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Post by Kimmy on Apr 26, 2018 7:56:46 GMT
BANKER
Bahrikate (2.55 Perth)
This five-year-old mare was only rated 41 on the Flat after nine runs, but has been much better since moving to trainer Susan Corbett and sent over hurdles and can follow up her victory in this race 12 months ago. She sprung a 33-1 surprise that day on just her fifth start in the code, but has proved it wasn't a fluke with decent efforts since and now finds herself running off a mark 15lb higher. She's been extremely consistent this year and, although she's not particularly well treated anymore and is carrying the most weight she's experienced, if she runs to the same level as when second last time out she'll prove very tough to beat.
10/3 Bahrikate 2:55 Perth STAT ATTACK
Black Mischief (7.25 Kempton)
Aine O'Connor has won on 50 per cent of her rides for Harry Fry (3-6, +£7.75 for a £1 level stake) and she looks to have a great chance of enhancing that record aboard Black Mischief. This six-year-old is still open to plenty of improvement having had just nine starts to date and will relish the return to quicker ground. He looked a useful prospect in maiden and novice hurdles at the start of last year – was going to win on debut in that sphere when crashing out at the last and then went on to beat the now 122-rated Get Rhythm by 11 lengths. He's run respectably the last twice but the give in the ground wouldn't have suited and today is his day.
5/2 Black Mischief 7:25 Kempton GOOD THING
Visionary (7.05 Chelmsford)
I'm almost certain Visionary is well handicapped and he should be able to score in this company following a decent reappearance run at Doncaster. Robert Cowell's four-year-old has a good record on the all-weather (two wins and two places from five starts) and now finds himself just 1lb higher than when last scoring in this sphere. He was forced into running in Group company at the end of last season, which he unsurprisingly found tough, but looked like he maintained his ability when only fading late on in his return to action this year in Listed class. Now dropped into Class 3 company, he should score and he's my best – and biggest – bet of the day.
5/1 Visionary 7:05 Chelmsford (AW) EYECATCHER
Identity Thief (5.30 Punchestown)
Top-class performer between 2014 and 2016 but completely lost his way last year and didn't show much on his return in February. However, he caught the eye of many when second in the Grade 2 Red Mills Trial Hurdle in February and built on that with a cracking effort when fourth behind Buveur D'Air in the Champion Hurdle. Stepped up a mile in trip when last seen in the Grade 1 Ryanair Stayers Hurdle at Aintree, Identity Thief put in his best performance for a long time when winning by five lengths and looks a useful prospect over this trip. Bacardys is a cliff horse for me and I'm sure he'll be the biggest danger, but Identity Thief will only improve at this distance and looks the one to be on.
6/1 Identity Thief 5:30 Punchestown
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 26, 2018 7:57:18 GMT
Newmarket: David Milnes
Navajo Star (5.55 Chelmsford, nap)
Goes well for jockey David Egan, including when winning over 2m here last time and fancied to follow up off a 4lb higher mark. Robyn Brisland's filly has come out of that win in good shape.
9/2 Navajo Star 5:55 Chelmsford (AW) Others to follow Beverley: 3.10 Arabian Jazz, 5.25 Hot Off The Press. Chelmsford: 6.30 Sir Commander, 7.05 Raucous, 7.35 Double Up, 8.05 Via Serendipity, 8.35 Ode To Autumn, 9,05 Bint Dandy.
Lambourn: James Burn
Polly's Pursuit (4.45 Kempton, nap)
Six-year-old has yet to fire this term, but a mark of 112 is workable and she will love the decent ground.
10/1 Polly's Pursuit 4:45 Kempton Others to follow Beverley: 2.00 Shumookhi, 5.25 Wind Storm. Chelmsford: 5.55 Oregon Gift, 6.30 Fakhoor, 7.35 Ice Age. Kempton: 5.15 Wallace Spirit, 5.45 Cajun Fiddle, 6.20 Kings Ryde, 7.25 Royal Irish Hussar. Warwick: 1.40 Mystical Clouds, 2.45 Lettheriverrundry, 3.20 Sister Sibyl, 3.55 Beneagles, 4.25 Morney Wing, 5.00 Morning Vicar, 5.35 Emitom.
North: Colin Russell
Alfa McGuire (2.35 Beverley, nap)
Dual course-and-distance winner last season who has the scope to make up into a decent handicapper this season and is fancied to go well on his handicap debut.
9/2 Alfa McGuire 2:35 Beverley Others to follow Beverley: 1.30 Raffle King, 2.00 Immokalee, 3.10 How Bizarre, 3.45 Rita's Man, 4.20 Al Hawraa, 4.55 Aclimatise, 5.25 I Was Only Joking. Chelmsford: 5.55 Luv U Whatever, 7.05 Related, 8.05 Love Dreams. Perth: 1.50 Cornerstone Lad, 2.20 Mixboy, 2.55 Main Fact, 3.30 Bollin Ace, 4.05 Pain Au Chocolat, 4.35 Sun Cloud, 5.10 Henry's Joy.
West Country: Tim Mitchell
Awake At Midnight (2.45 Warwick, nap)
Placed on all four starts over hurdles but has suggested that this step up in trip would suit. On a fair mark and a bold showing will be expected with the Philip Hobbs stable hitting form after a difficult winter.
3/1 Awake At Midnight 2:45 Warwick Others to follow Kempton: 4.45 Celestial Path, 5.15 Delannoy, 6.20 Who's My Jockey, 7.25 Black Mischief, 7.55 Port Melon. Perth: 4.05 Tiquer. Warwick: 2.10 Roll The Dough, 3.20 Tommy Silver, 4.25 Kilmurvy, 5.00 Umndeni, 5.35 Oakley.
Racing Post Ratings: Steve Mason
Awake At Midnight (2.45 Warwick, nap)
Placed on all four starts over hurdles to date, he looks fairly treated and is open to improvement over a longer trip.
3/1 Awake At Midnight 2:45 Warwick Topspeed: Dave Edwards
Lancelot Du Lac (7.35 Chelmsford)
Sprinter is two from two over the minimum trip at this track and can maintain his unblemished record at this course over an extra furlong.
2/1 Lancelot Du Lac 7:35 Chelmsford (AW) Longshot: Ed Quigley
Tycoon Prince (4.15 Punchestown)
Been disappointing lately, but is still unexposed and should appreciate the drop into handicap company off 142. Trip, track and ground will suit.
20/1 Tycoon Prince 4:15 Punchestown Ireland: Tony O'Hehir
Bacardys (5.30 Punchestown)
A Grade 1 winner over 2m4f as a novice at this meeting, the Willie Mullins-trained seven-year-old was staying on and looking set for a first-three placing in the Stayers’ Hurdle at Cheltenham when he fell at the last. That was his first run over hurdles since this meeting last year and he can prove the value in the richest event on the card.
7/2 Bacardys 5:30 Punchestown The Raceform Interactive nugget
Bollin Ted is 421114 at Beverley (+£6.38 to £1 stakes), which compares to a 77953658 record elsewhere. Tim Easterby's gelding runs in the 1m2f handicap at 3.45.
10/1 Bollin Ted 3:45 Beverley
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 26, 2018 7:57:50 GMT
Stuart Edmunds is a trainer to keep on side when sending out runners having a first run for his yard. Earlshill takes his chance in Warwick’s 1.40 and can add to the trainer’s impressive 26 per cent strike-rate (7-27).
Keith Dalgleish and Brian Hughes are a combination to follow when teaming up at Perth. They operate at a 60 per cent strike-rate and Mixboy should take all the beating in the 2.20.
William Haggas operates at a 32 per cent strike-rate when sending out runners for the first time since being gelded. Mubtasim runs in Chelmsford’s 7.35 and should go close.
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 26, 2018 8:06:00 GMT
KEMPTON
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
4.45 Alberta
5.15 Joycetick
5.45 Vocaliser
6.20 Dell Oro
6.50 Southfield Theatre
7.25 Black Mischief
7.55 Port Melon
GIMCRACK
4.45 All Is Good
5.15 Joycetick
5.45 Vocaliser
6.20 Dell Oro
6.50 Remind Me Later
7.25 Black Mischief
7.55 Starkie
BEVERLEY
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
1.30 Acclaim The Nation
2.00 Fighting Spirit
2.35 Alfa McGuire
3.10 How Bizarre
3.45 Metronomic (nap)
4.20 Almunther
4.55 Palmerston
5.25 Trevithick
GIMCRACK
1.30 Bogart
2.00 Signora Cabello
2.35 Alfa McGuire (nb)
3.10 Onefootinparadise
3.45 Framley Garth
4.20 Vigee Le Brun
4.55 Dark Devil
5.25 Wind Storm
PERTH
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
1.50 Cornerstone Lad
2.20 Mixboy
2.55 Bahrikate (nb)
3.30 Some Are Lucky
4.05 Tiquer
4.35 Rivabodiva
5.10 Loud And Clear
GIMCRACK
1.50 Cornerstone Lad
2.20 Mixboy
2.55 Bahrikate
3.30 Ballyarthur
4.05 Pain Au Chocolat
4.35 Sun Cloud
5.10 Henry’s Joy
CHELMSFORD CITY
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
5.55 Marshall Aid
6.30 Miracle Works
7.05 Dark Side Dream
7.35 Mazzini
8.05 Love Dreams
8.35 Luna Eclipse
9.05 Glory Awaits
GIMCRACK
5.55 Navajo Star
6.30 Fakhoor
7.05 Raucous
7.35 Lancelot Du Lac (nap)
8.05 Via Serendipity
8.35 Luna Eclipse
9.05 Bint Dandy
WARWICK
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
1.40 Mystical Clouds
2.10 Roll The Dough
2.45 Schnabel
3.20 Sister Sibyl
3.55 Cresswell Legend
4.25 Crank Em Up
5.00 Finalshot
5.35 Good Man Jim
GIMCRACK
1.40 Braddan Head
2.10 Bel Esprit
2.45 Gregarious
3.20 Ozzie The Oscar
3.55 Cresswell Legend
4.25 Copperfacejack
5.00 Finalshot
5.35 Ganache
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 26, 2018 8:06:25 GMT
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 26, 2018 18:40:25 GMT
Beverley, 26 Apr 18 Race 1 - 1:30pm THE FIND BONUS CODES AT aceodds.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for JACOB’S PILLOW, RAFFLE KING (IRE) and SHESTHEDREAM (IRE) to go early to post.
Approaching the final ½ furlong, DESERT ACE, placed fourth, edged slightly left onto RAFFLE KING (IRE), placed fifth, causing that gelding to briefly become unbalanced but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved and that it had not improved the placing of DESERT ACE.
The performance of JACOB’S PILLOW which finished unplaced, was considered. Rebecca Bastiman's explanation was noted that the race had come too soon for the gelding having raced 7 days previously. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of JACOB’S PILLOW failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Following the race, Tony Hamilton reported that CAMEO STAR (IRE), unplaced, was denied a clear run on several occasions in the home straight and David Allan reported that EXTRASOLAR, unplaced, was denied a clear run approaching the final furlong.
Race 2 - 2:00pm THE IN CELEBRATION OF JILL WILLOWS WOTALASS FILLIES' NOVICE AUCTION STAKES (CLASS 5) (PLUS 10 RACE) Following the race, David Allan reported that KALISSI, unplaced, hung badly left-handed throughout. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of KALISSI failed to reveal any abnormalities; Andrew Mullen reported that LEXIKON, unplaced, hung left.
Race 3 - 2:35pm THE ALAN MCGUINESS AND ROBIN LUNNESS MEMORIAL HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Following the race, Paul Hanagan reported that EXHORT, placed fourth, hung left.
Race 4 - 3:10pm THE BYGONE BEVERLEY IS NEXT ON 7 MAY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for HOW BIZARRE to go early to post.
Following the race, Jamie Gormley reported that SONG OF SUMMER, placed eighth, hung left.
Race 5 - 3:45pm THE RAPID LAD HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) (DIV I) Permission was given for METRONOMIC (IRE) to go early to post.
Following the race, Andrew Mullen reported that METRONOMIC (IRE), unplaced, was fractious in the stalls and ran too freely.
Race 6 - 4:20pm THE RAPID LAD HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) (DIV II) An enquiry was held to consider interference in the final ½ furlong when the winner DOSE, ridden by Paul Hanagan interfered with ALMUNTHER (IRE), placed second, ridden by Silvestre De Sousa. Hanagan was cautioned for careless riding as he had allowed his mount to drift right without sufficient correction causing De Sousa to take a precautionary check.
Following the race, Joe Fanning reported that BEVERLEY BULLET, placed fifth, was denied a clear run and Franny Norton reported that INFLEXIBALL, placed fourth, was denied a clear run.
Race 7 - 4:55pm THE ROA/RACING POST OWNERS JACKPOT HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for PALMERSTON to go early to post.
ASCOT WEEK (USA) unseated its rider on the way to post and cantered loose for a short time. The gelding was checked at the start by the Veterinary Surgeon and deemed fit to race.
Race 8 - 5:25pm THE WHISTLEJACKETS CRAFT ALE BAR NOVICE AUCTION STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for WHATWOULDYOUKNOW (IRE) to go early to post. View Stewards report Kempton Park, 26 Apr 18 Race 1 - 4:45pm THE KLOBER PERMO AIR CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS' HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Following the race, Robert Hawker reported that DINSDALE, unplaced, was outpaced.
Race 2 - 5:15pm THE ECO GREEN ROOFS NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that RAY'S THE MONEY (IRE), which was pulled up, had bled from the nose.
Race 3 - 5:45pm THE BUILDING INNOVATION TAPERED STEEPLE CHASE (A NOVICES' LIMITED HANDICAP) (CLASS 4) Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that the winner, BESTWORK (FR), lost its left hind shoe and that CAJUN FIDDLE (IRE), which was pulled up, had bled from the nose. View Stewards report Perth, 26 Apr 18 Race 2 - 2:20pm THE MAKING MEMORIES HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that VOSNE ROMANEE, placed third, had an overreach right fore.
Race 3 - 2:55pm THE GLENEARN FLOORING HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Northern Lights 2 Mile Hurdle Qual.) Thomas Wilmott, the rider of READ’EM AND WEEP (IRE) had fallen on the paddock bend bringing down BAHRIKATE, ridden by Thomas Dowson. Wilmott and Dowson were interviewed, being a 7lb claimer, Wilmott was accompanied in the enquiry by a senior rider. Having viewed recordings of the incident, it was found that no other horse or rider was involved and that the incident was accidental and was caused by READ’EM AND WEEP (IRE) clipping the heels of BAHRIKATE.
It was noted that on the run to the line, GOLDEN TOWN (IRE), placed third, hung quickly left giving a small bump to HEY LISTEN (IRE), placed second. However, after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that it did not involve a riding offence.
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that MICK THE POSER (IRE), placed fifth, finished distressed. The Veterinary Officer also reported that PETERS GREY (IRE), which was pulled up, was lame right fore.
Race 4 - 3:30pm THE MKM BUILDING SUPPLIES BALNAKEILLY STEEPLE CHASE (A NOVICES' LIMITED HANDICAP) (CLASS 3) SOME ARE LUCKY (IRE) finished 2nd at Perth the previous day. Having been examined by the Veterinary Officer prior to racing, the gelding was deemed fit to race.
Following the race, Tom George reported that the race came too soon for SOME ARE LUCKY (IRE), placed fourth of four, having run the previous day. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding during routing testing, found it to have lost its right front shoe.
Race 5 - 4:05pm THE ALL NEW DISCOVERY RIVER TAY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) The performance of TIQUER (FR) which started favourite but finished fourth of four, was considered. Alan Jones reported that the gelding made a mistake at fence 9. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding during routine testing found the gelding so have a small overreach right fore.
Race 7 - 5:10pm THE LODGE AT PERTH RACECOURSE NOVICES' HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) The winner LORD NAPIER (IRE), appeared to show an improvement in form, compared with its previous run at Exeter on 8 April 2018, where the gelding finished sixth of nine beaten 115 lengths. Peter Bowen’s explanation was noted that the gelding may have appreciated the less testing going condition on this occasion.
Following the race, Ross Chapman reported that LOUD AND CLEAR, placed fifth, hung right throughout. View Stewards report Warwick, 26 Apr 18 Race 1 - 1:40pm THE 188BET NOEL FEHILY PUNCHESTOWN BLOG MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that THE LAWLEY, which was pulled up, lost its left fore shoe.
Race 2 - 2:10pm THE DOWNLOAD THE APP AT 188BET NOVICES' HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Following the race, Andrew Thornton reported that TICKET TO RIDE (FR), placed seventh, hung right-handed throughout. The Veterinary Officer subsequently reported that the gelding had spread its right fore plate.
Race 4 - 3:20pm THE UBS WEALTH MANAGEMENT NOVICES' HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) TREE OF LIBERTY (IRE) wore earplugs which were removed at the start.
Race 5 - 3:55pm THE ROBERT WALTERS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Following the race, David Bass reported that CRESSWELL LEGEND, unplaced, stopped quickly. The Veterinary Officer reported that the gelding was exhibiting a prolonged recovery rate. The Veterinary Officer further reported that SERGEANT BRODY, placed eighth, lost its right fore shoe.
Race 6 - 4:25pm THE PUNCHESTOWN BETTING AT 188BET HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) The Stewards noted that CRANK EM UP (IRE), trained by David Dennis, ran without its declared tongue strap as the trainer was unable to fit the equipment. The trainer subsequently reported that this did not affect the gelding’s performance.
Following the race, David Bass reported that CRANK EM UP (IRE), which was pulled up, was never travelling.
Race 7 - 5:00pm THE EUROPA LEAGUE BETTING AT 188BET STANDARD OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV I) DEBROUILLARD (FR) wore earplugs throughout the race.
Following the race, David Bass reported that CHAMPAGNE POPPY (IRE), unplaced, 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 SHANTY ALLEY, unplaced, lost its right hind shoe.
Race 8 - 5:35pm THE EUROPA LEAGUE BETTING AT 188BET STANDARD OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV II) FEARNIE LOU (IRE) unseated its rider on the way to post and cantered loose for a short while. Having been examined by the doctor and Veterinary Surgeon at the start, both the rider and filly were deemed fit to race.
Following the race, Jack Sherwood reported that ADMIRAL ANSON, which was pulled up, hung badly right-handed. The Veterinary Officer subsequently reported that the colt lost its left fore shoe. View Stewards report Chelmsford City, 26 Apr 18 Race 1 - 5:55pm THE FAMILY FUN DAY HERE 28TH MAY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Following the race Oisin Murphy reported that VOICE CONTROL, placed fifth, was slowly away. Robert Winston reported that PLANETOID (IRE), which was pulled up, was never travelling. The representative of Suzi Best reported that the gelding was unsuited by the polytrack surface, which in his opinion was too quick. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of PLANETIOD (IRE), found the gelding to be lame right hind. Fran Berry reported that OREGON GIFT, placed eight, stopped quickly. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 2 - 6:30pm THE GEPP & SONS SOLICITORS 250TH ANNIVERSARY MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for PARTY DANCER to go early to post.
Following the race Daniel Muscutt reported that LALANIA, unplaced, was unsettled in the stalls causing the filly to be slowly away. John Fahy reported that ROMAN RIVER, placed second, suffered interference in the home straight. The Veterinary Officer reported that MIRACLE WORKS, unplaced, lost its left fore shoe.
Race 3 - 7:05pm THE SANTANDER CONSUMER HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Permission was given for MAAKAASIB to go early to post.
Following the race Oisin Murphy reported that he was forced to ride wide from a wide draw on MAAKAASIB, unplaced. Jim Crowley reported that RAUCOUS, placed fourth, was denied a clear run. The Veterinary Officer reported that WOLOWITZ (IRE), unplaced, bled from the nose.
Race 7 - 9:05pm THE CCR SUPPORTING THE MAYOR OF CHELMSFORD HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for BADENSCOTH to go early to post.
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 26, 2018 18:56:59 GMT
FRIDAY.
FREE TO AIR TV RACES 1:50 SANDOWN bet365 Esher Cup Handicap Cl2 (3yo 0-100) 1m ITV4 9 runners 2:25 SANDOWN bet365 Gordon Richards Stakes (Group 3) Cl1 (4yo+) 1m2f ITV4 7 runners 3:00 SANDOWN bet365 Classic Trial (Group 3) Cl1 (3yo) 1m2f ITV4 9 runners 3:35 SANDOWN bet365 Mile (Group 2) Cl1 (4yo+) 1m ITV4 8 runners
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 26, 2018 18:58:47 GMT
9.05 Chelmsford Five years ago Glory Awaits was getting ready to run a massive race in the 2,000 Guineas, which he came second to Dawn Approach at 150-1. That was for Kevin Ryan and the eight-year-old – now trained in Newmarket by David Simcock – ended a long losing run over tonight's course and distance last month, while two solid subsequent performances at Wolverhampton and Newmarket also put him in the mix.
7/1 Glory Awaits 9:05 Chelmsford (AW)
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 26, 2018 19:00:03 GMT
Musselburgh, whose future is in doubt due to warring factions, has been granted a temporary licence by the BHA to race next week.
The track – at the centre of a bitter spat between East Lothian Council, which owns the site, and the Lothians Racing Syndicate with which it had governed racing there since the early-1990s – is due to stage fixtures on Thursday and Friday next week.
These will go ahead with a statement from the BHA reading: "The BHA board now considers it appropriate in the interests of the racecourse and the wider sport for a temporary licence to be issued. The temporary licence means that the racecourse’s fixtures which are programmed for May 3 and 4 can go ahead as scheduled.
"An update regarding the state of Musselburgh's racecourse licence beyond May 5 will be issued in due course."
It has been reported by the LRS that a licence will be granted for the full Flat season, running to October 16, subject to a new minute of agreement being signed by the council and LRS.
After the May 4 fixture, no racing is due to take place at Musselburgh until Saturday, June 2, which is the annual ladies' day fixture and one of the most important to the track in terms of revenue and prestige. It typically sells out and stages a Listed race and the valuable Edinburgh Cup handicap. -------------------------------------------------------------------
Jamie Codd faces summer on the sidelines with back injury
Reigning champion amateur Jamie Codd could be out for up to four months after it was confirmed the Wexford native has suffered a fracture to his L3 vertebra in his lower back following a fall at Ballysteen on Sunday.
Dr Adrian McGoldrick, chief medical officer at the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (IHRB), confirmed the news on Wednesday morning.
He said: “I have spoken to Jamie and unfortunately he has a fracture to his L3 vertebra so he will be out for a while. The normal recuperation period for something like that would be three to four months.”
McGoldrick also provided an update on amateur Brendan Walsh, who was trapped under Peter Maher's Enniskillen after the 13-year-old fell in Tuesday's opening Ladies Cup at Punchestown.
McGoldrick said: "Brendan suffered a very nasty fall on Tuesday and he has been sent for x-rays and I will know more on Wednesday afternoon. He was left trapped under the horse for some time."
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 26, 2018 20:34:46 GMT
Friday: going, weather & non-runners Chepstow GOING: GOOD TO SOFT WEATHER: Rain Doncaster GOING: SOFT (Good to soft in places; GoingStick 6.4) (Rail movements; R1 & 7 +6y) WEATHER: Showers STALLS: Straight - Centre; Round course - Inside NON RUNNERS: 4:25 Royal Brave (6) 5:00 Italian Riviera (13) Perth GOING: SOFT (Heavy in places) (GoingStick 5.1) WEATHER: Showers Punchestown GOING: YIELDING TO SOFT WEATHER: Showers Sandown GOING: GOOD (Good to soft in places on the Round course) (GoingStick 7.4) (Rail movements; R1, 2, 3, 4, 6 & 7 +27y) WEATHER: Rain STALLS: 5f - Far side; Remainder - Inside NON RUNNERS: 4:05 To Wafij (1) Towcester GOING: GOOD TO SOFT (Soft in places; GoingStick 7.8) WEATHER: Rain
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 26, 2018 20:35:32 GMT
Newmarket: David Milnes
Addeybb (3.35 Sandown, nap)
William Haggas has stuck to plan A with his progressive four-year-old, who was a most impressive winner of the Lincoln for many years at Doncaster last month. The son of Pivotal has gone the right way since and will love the ground. Others to follow Doncaster 1.40 Knightly Spirit, 2.50 Coverham, 3.25 The Chemist, 3.55 Character Witness, 5.00 Western Way, 5.35 Sitar. Sandown 1.50 Kings Shield, 2.25 Fabricate, 3.00 Sevenna Star, 4.05 Global Academy, 4.35 Highgarden, 5.05 Dubhe. North: Colin Russell
Kyllachy Dragon (3.55 Doncaster, nap) Was not at his best at Wolverhampton on his all-weather debut when reappearing this month, but this longer trip and softer ground will be ideal and much better can be expected this time. Others to follow Doncaster 1.40 French Flyer, 2.15 Presedential, 2.50 Grinty, 4.25 Casterbridge, 5.35 Granny Roz. Perth 1.30 Birch Vale, 2.05 Dubai Angel, 2.40 Same Circus, 3.15 Our Lucas, 3.45 Lowanbehold, 4.15 Book Of Love, 4.45 Cultram Abbey, 5.15 Bluefortytwo. Sandown 1.50 Chookie Dunedin, 3.35 Sovereign Debt, 4.05 Consequences, 5.05 Communique. Towcester 5.40 Pinch Of Ginger, 6.50 Volcanic. Lambourn: James Burn
Spoof (4.05 Sandown, nap) Course-and-distance winner should come on for a recent outing at Bath and has been dropped 5lb since, which puts him in the mix. Others to follow Chepstow 4.50 Indian Hercules, 5.20 Marmont, 7.35 Heresmynumber. Doncaster 1.40 We Are The World, 2.15 Tuscany, 2.50 Lucky Louie, 4.25 Thammin. Perth 1.30 Floral Bouquet. Sandown 1.50 Motown Mick, 2.25 Spark Plug, 3.35 Stormy Antarctic, 4.05 Spoof, 5.05 Running Cloud. Towcester 4.40 Jurby, 5.10 Indian Hawk, 7.20 Fight Commander, 7.55 Yellow Dockets. West Country: Tim Mitchell
Inaminna (6.25 Chepstow, nap) Although this opening mark is no gift, this winning Irish pointer, who has shown promise on all three starts since joining Neil Mulholland, is fancied to give a good account back up in distance. Others to follow Chepstow 4.50 Molineaux, 5.20 Hollywood Ken, 5.50 Dauphine Ereine. Towcester 7.20 Bredon Hill Lad, 7.55 Everlanes. Racing Post Ratings: Paul Curtis
Humble Gratitude (3.55 Doncaster) Represents an in-form team and his second start last year worked out well enough to think he's fairly treated for this handicap debut. Topspeed: Dave Edwards
Diamond Dougal (4.05 Sandown) Earned the best figures on the card and a personal best when scoring smoothly at Bath a week ago and can strike again while the iron is still hot. Longshot: Ed Quigley
Vintager (1.50 Sandown)
Looks as though he will improve upped to this 1m trip, and has to be respected in handicap company. Any rain will be a bonus.
Ireland: Tony O'Hehir
Balnaslow (6.40 Punchestown)
The Graham McKeever-trained 11-year-old can follow up his Foxhunters' win at Aintree this month by landing Punchestown's Champion Hunter Chase for the second consecutive year. Patrick Mullins takes the ride.
The Raceform Interactive nugget
Harry Fry has had just four runners at Towcester since the start of 2015 and three of them won (+£5.75 to £1 levels stakes). He's 2-2 in bumpers at the track in this period and runs Deadringerforlove in the 1m7½f event at 7.55.
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 26, 2018 20:36:12 GMT
Desert Wind (1.50 Sandown) enters handicap company on the back of three wins. Trainer Ed Vaughan is 7-32 (22%) with handicap debutants (+£11.75) and there could well be more to come.
Handiwork is out to win the 5.00 at Doncaster for the second consecutive year. He returns from a 350-day break, but that shouldn’t be an inconvenience as he won this last year off the back of a 391-day absence.
James Ewart does well with other trainers’ cast-offs, 6-18 (33%) and he runs Bluefortytwo in the 5.15 at Perth. The gelding finished second on his sole start for Donald Whillans back in January and can go one better here.
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 27, 2018 6:01:31 GMT
SANDOWN
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
1.50 Merlin Magic
2.25 Crystal Ocean
3.00 Chilean
3.35 Addeybb
4.05 Diamond Dougal
4.35 Give And Take
5.05 Glencadam Master
GIMCRACK
1.50 Kings Shield
2.25 Fabricate
3.00 Chilean (nb)
3.35 Addeybb (nap)
4.05 Spoof
4.35 Must Be Magic
5.05 Dubhe
CHEPSTOW
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
4.50 Molineaux
5.20 Delface
5.50 Dauphine Ereine
6.25 Mortens Leam
7.00 Tinkers Hill Tommy
7.35 Leith Hill Legasi
8.05 Cloudy Glen
GIMCRACK
4.50 Indian Hercules
5.20 Hollywood Ken
5.50 Lord Bryan
6.25 Inaminna
7.00 Kilcrea Bridge
7.35 Heresmynumber
8.05 The Boom Is Back
PERTH
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
1.30 Birch Vale
2.05 Saint Freule
2.40 Rons Dream
3.15 Le Braye (nap)
3.45 As De Pique (nb)
4.15 Pc Dixon
4.45 Auldthunder
5.15 Doctor Dex
GIMCRACK
1.30 Birch Vale
2.05 One For Harry
2.40 Same Circus
3.15 Castletown
3.45 As De Pique
4.15 Mill Forge
4.45 Fago
5.15 Bluefortytwo
TOWCESTER
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
4.40 Jurby
5.10 Indian Hawk
5.40 Pinch Of Ginger
6.15 Atlanta Ablaze
6.50 Kayla
7.20 Riddlestown
7.55 Miss Heritage
GIMCRACK
4.40 Royal Sunday
5.10 Malapie
5.40 Bertie Barnes
6.15 Saucysioux
6.50 Volcanic
7.20 Very Live
7.55 Miss Heritage
DONCASTER
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
1.40 Knightly Spirit
2.15 Kirkham
2.50 Lucky Louie
3.25 Azpeitia
3.55 Camacho Chief
4.25 Major Pusey
5.00 Azam
5.35 Socialites Red
GIMCRACK
1.40 French Flyer
2.15 Aguerooo
2.50 East Coast Lady
3.25 Any Little Rhyme
3.55 Kyllachy Dragon
4.25 Thammin
5.00 Western Way
5.35 Maureb
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 27, 2018 6:01:59 GMT
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Post by dennisg on Apr 27, 2018 6:49:10 GMT
in today's sporting life................ Faugheen returned to his majestic best with an impressive all-the-way win in the Ladbrokes Champion Stayers Hurdle at Punchestown. The former Champion Hurdle hero, trained by the red-hot Willie Mullins, relished the big step up in trip by blowing away the opposition in incredible fashion. Faugheen was allowed an easy lead straight from the start and soon had the field well stretched out. David Mullins was able to dictate his own pace and never looked like running out of steam. The 10-year-old, owned by Rich Ricci, has had his fair share of problems over the last couple of years, but he looked the force of old as he found another gear when pressed by his stablemate Penhill, who lifted the Stayers' Hurdle at Cheltenham. Faugheen (11/2) put more daylight between himself and the rest up the straight, as he led home a Mullins one-two-three, with Penhill second and Shaneshill third. View image on Twitter View image on Twitter Sporting Life ✔ @sportinglife FAUGHEEN clears the last on his way to a 13-length victory in the Champion Stayers Hurdle at Punchestown... #themachine 5:50 PM - Apr 26, 2018 11 See Sporting Life's other Tweets Twitter Ads info and privacy Sky Bet cut Faugheen to 7/1 from 14s for the 2019 Stayers' Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival. Mullins said: "David said he loved it, absolutely loved it. He probably got a lot of things his own way there today and it may not happen again in the future, but he has a fair engine. "That victory was something else. It just shows the horse has the heart and I don't know where he got that from. Maybe we'll stay three miles or maybe we'll go chasing with him - I don't know. "It's going to be fun deciding what we are going to do." He went on: "He worked the other morning and this was going to be a last-chance saloon. Ruby (Walsh) was with me on the gallops and we looked at each other and said that's him gone. "You always take a chance and run, and just hope on the day maybe good weather and a nice bit of grass underneath will bring him back to life. "If he had finished down the field today we probably would have said it was time to retire him, but it didn't happen!" He added: "He always runs well here. I think the only time he was beaten here was when he let Nichols Canyon have a lead one year. He was just fed up going that two-mile gallop, and when he got things his own way here he started to enjoy it. "He'd be a right novice chaser, but we'll see what Rich wants to do with him. Three-mile hurdling is very hard on a horse, and do we want to subject him to that on heavy ground? "I'd rather go novice chasing, as it might be a lot easier." At The Races ✔ @attheraces He's back! What a performance - Faugheen wins the Ladbrokes Champion Stayers Hurdle! @punchestownrace 5:39 PM - Apr 26, 2018 2,077 991 people are talking about this Twitter Ads info and privacy Ricci said: "I'm absolutely delighted. It's been a tough old season for him and for us. It's just nice to get a change of luck. He seemed to love it today. "I didn't want him to disgrace himself and I was wondering what to do with him, maybe go novice chasing with him next season. "All of a sudden he's done that today and it's magic. "It's credit to Willie as well. He's amazing, as is everyone in the yard. "While Cheltenham may have been disappointing, this makes up for it. This is fantastic and the reception he got here was brilliant. It's a magic day." On what may happen in the future, he said: "We forget he won a three-mile novice hurdle in Limerick all those years ago. It's just magic. I don't know what we'll do with him now. We'll see how he summers. "If that's it, fantastic, but I hope it isn't."
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Post by dennisg on Apr 27, 2018 6:50:58 GMT
Man On The Spot's race-by-race guide and best bets for Friday's meeting at Punchestown. 3.40 - KFM Hunters Chase For The Bishopscourt Cup 8 Das Mooser364 711-9OR: -CD 7/4 Form: U11-T: Mark FaheyJ: Mr R Deegan (5) Last run Live betting powered by DAS MOOSER won this last year in impressive style, beating Shin A Vee, who had won the previous two renewals. He's been saved for another crack and will take the world of beating. Peter Maher has a fine record in these types of races and Alpha Male, once with Nicky Henderson, has been running well between the flags and Barry O'Neill will ensure he gets a good ride as he rode him to victory at Borris House in December. The stable also run Battle Hard with Derek O'Connor on board, though his mount has yet to reach a place in eight starts between the flags. Lighting Tunes represented the yard in the opening race on Tuesday but the Tinahely winner was well beaten. 4.20 - EMS Copiers Novice Handicap Chase 9 Squouateurt25 711-1OR: 138 9/1 Form: U-6303BT: G ElliottJ: B J Geraghty Last run Live betting powered by Kemboy fell at the first in the Irish National but made amends with a superb effort to land a Limerick Grade 3 where he was always travelling nicely. There's still more to come from Willie Mullins' charge and he looks certain to be thereabouts, despite a huge weight. The stable have plenty of other chances including with Koshari and Up For Review, who carry the same weight. The former defied mistakes to win easily at Clonmel while the latter ran well for a long way in a Grade 1 at Fairyhouse won by Al Boum Photo. Jessica Harrington has a tremendous record in the race and A Sizing Network looks best of her entries as he found 3m4f too far at Cork after an impressive victory over a slightly longer trip than this on this track. De Plotting Shed has become disappointing while his stable companion SQUOUATEUR has never won over fences, though it could be the latter's turn today. He ran a cracker when third in the Kim Muir before being brought down in the Irish National and it's about time he was getting off the mark. Bel Ami De Sivola gained his first success over fences at Fairyhouse and should be even better suited by the longer trip so he's on the short-list. 4.55 - Hanlon Concrete Irish EBF Glencarraig Lady Francis Flood Mares Handicap Chase 11 Synopsist33 610-5OR: 123C 9/2 Form: 5-17012T: G ElliottJ: J W Kennedy Last run Live betting powered by SYNOPSIS (NAP) has only run once over fences, scoring easily at Thurles last month. She had a run over timber a couple of weeks later but looks a young chaser with potential and is likely to be rated much higher than 123 in the future so looks the one to be on. Slowmotion was narrowly beaten in this a year ago but entered the fray in winning form having landed a Grade 3 earlier in the month. This time she hasn't run since November and has to concede plenty of weight. Bonny Kate is capable of a big run though she hasn't won for over two years but Magic Of Light beat a huge field over hurdles at this meeting a year ago and there should be more to come from her over fences. Elusive Ivy hasn't been in the best of form but has dropped to a fair mark and could reward each-way support. 5.30 - Betdaq 2% Commission Punchestown Champion Hurdle 3 Melon45 611-12OR: 165D 2/1 Form: 22-1352T: W P MullinsJ: P Townend Last run Live betting powered by Wicklow Brave beat better fancied rivals in this a year ago after which he pursued a career at the highest level on the Flat. He'd arrived after a moderate run behind Buveur D'Air in the Champion Hurdle and is taking the same path this time so a big run is expected. He has four stablemates to accompany him including Min, fourth in the Champion Chase here on Tuesday, and MELON, beaten just a neck in the Champion Hurdle after looking the likely winner on the run-in. The latter is taken to go one better though Samcro has won a point-to-point, three bumpers and four races over hurdles in his unbeaten run and those who supported him into odds-on for the 2m5f Ballymore at Cheltenham never had a moment's concern. He's obviously a high-class novice but is playing with the big boys here for the first time and doesn't represent any value. Supasundae, runner-up in the Stayers' Hurdle and the Aintree Hurdle, still has the pace for this as he showed when beaten Faugheen in the Irish Champion Hurdle and will ensure there is no hanging about. 6.05 - Profile Systems Champion Novice Hurdle 8 Getabird3 611-10OR: 152BFCD 13/2 Form: 1-11017T: W P MullinsJ: Mr P W Mullins Last run Live betting powered by Debuchet is the only one of these not trained by either Gordon Elliott or Willie Mullins and doesn't look quite good enough despite running well at the highest level. Elliott is sending out the Pertemps winner Delta Work to do battle again after his tremendous run in Wednesday's Grade 1 novice hurdle over 3m and he was going better than anything at this trip. Pallasator, very smart on the Flat, came late to hurdles but has made excellent progress and beat Jetz easily enough in a Grade 2 at Fairyhouse. He'll need to improve again against these while punters would love to know which GETABIRD is turning up. Three times an impressive winner over timber, he's flopped at Cheltenham and behind Draconien, who he'd beaten easily on his previous start, here on Tuesday but, if back to his best ,would take the world of beating. Whiskey Sour finished fourth in that latter event with Cartwright a couple of lengths behind but both will appreciate the longer trip. 6.40 - Star Best For Racing Coverage Champion Hunters Chase 13 Uxizandre26 1012-0OR: 157D 5/2 Form: U1/278-1T: Padraig RocheJ: Mr D O'Connor Last run Live betting powered by Top Wood did everything but win the Foxhunter at Cheltenham, making most and battling back when headed by Pacha Du Polder. Kelly Morgan's charge had been in excellent form between the flags earlier and will make a bold bid to gain compensation. The veteran On The Fringe, who has won this four times, was only ninth at the Festival though this is obviously his track and though Balnaslow came out and won at Aintree he was over seven lengths behind the selection at Cheltenham. Caid Du Berlais, who finished fifth, had every chance and though Sizing Coal has been going strongly the past couple of months he takes on better company. The interesting one here is UXIZANDRE, the 2015 Ryanair Chase winner at Cheltenham then runner-up to Un De Sceaux in the Grade 1 Clarence House Chase back there in January last year. He only scrambled home between the flags at Castletown earlier this month but that should have put the edge on him and Derek O'Connor rides. 7.10 - SalesSense International Novice Hurdle 10 Shady Operator153 511-12OR: -D 4/1 Form: 1-212T: Joseph P O'BrienJ: B J Geraghty Last run Live betting powered by Deal D'Estruval just failed in a very strong handicap at Leopardstown before a poor run in the Martin Pipe, which wasn't his form. Roaring Bull found heavy going against him at Navan last time and is better judged on earlier efforts while Riders Onthe Storm didn't stay 2m4f last time after a close second in a Listed contest here. Causey Arch made a successful debut for Willie Mullins at Clonmel after a very long break and looks one to follow but a chance is taken with SHADY OPERATOR. Joseph O'Brien's charge has only had three runs over hurdles, the latest when runner-up to the useful Sharjah at Gowran in November. He looks the type to improve significantly and gets the nod in a tricky race. 7.45 - GVA Donal O'Buachalla Property Advisors Flat Race 14 Press Conference61 512-0OR: - 10/3 Form: 3-12T: Mrs J HarringtonJ: Miss K Harrington (3) Last run Live betting powered by All For Joy lacks a finishing burst though would be suited by some rain to ease the ground. Dorrells Pierji won a point on heavy going last February and was having his first subsequent start when only third of four in a Tramore bumper last week. First Approach has come up against smart performers in his two bumper runs and not beaten far but PRESS CONFERENCE looks the one to be on. Jessica Harrington's charge won a point in December and finished runner-up to Carefully Selected on his bumper debut at Naas. The winner has subsequently been placed in championship events here and at Cheltenham so the form looks strong.
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Post by dennisg on Apr 27, 2018 6:52:56 GMT
Keith Hamer makes Addeybb his best bet on Friday and has a selection for every race in the UK and Ireland. Addeybb looked a Group horse in disguise when romping to victory in the Lincoln at Doncaster and can confirm that impression by winning the bet365 Mile at Sandown. William Haggas has made no secret of how much he rates the Pivotal gelding and the horse's talent was very much in evidence as he made a mockery of one of the most competitive handicaps in the calendar. Always travelling strongly, he put the race to bed by showing a smart turn of foot in difficult conditions and went on to score in tremendous style with two decent performers, Lord Glitters and Mitchum Swagger, giving the form plenty of substance by filling the places. Haggas nominated this Group Two as the next port of call straight after the Lincoln and Addeybb can make it mission accomplished. Martyn Meade had the bet365 Classic Trial in mind for Chilean after the Iffraaj colt took the Group Three Prix de la Force at Longchamp earlier this month. There is every reason to believe his plan can also come to fruition. Winner of a Listed contest and sixth in the Racing Post Trophy, it would be no surprise to see Chilean in a Classic in the coming months as long as he continues to progress as he has been doing. Fabricate, carrying the Queen's colours, is worth supporting in the bet365 Gordon Richards Stakes after a convincing win in the Magnolia Stakes at Kempton on his seasonal return. After an encouraging effort on her seasonal debut, East Coast Lady can step up to the plate in division two of the k8.com Handicap at Doncaster. William Stone's inmate won her last two races in 2017 and suggested more success will be coming her way when she was fifth at Windsor last week. Same Circus has won two handicaps in likeable fashion and can take the step up to Listed company in her stride in the TBA Fair Maid Of Perth Novices' Chase at the Scottish venue for trainer Donald McCain. Peter Bowen's Lord Bryan can cope with a 10lb hike for a 10-length win at Hereford in his bid to follow up in the Dunraven Windows Handicap Chase at Chepstow. The Richard Phillips-trained Bertie Barnes showed improved form to score at Kempton following a 59-day break and can repeat the trick in the Follow Us On Twitter At sports-bet Handicap Hurdle at Towcester. The Betdaq 2% Commission Punchestown Champion Hurdle takes centre stage on day four of the Festival, with Samcro once again expected to dazzle. Samcro looked out of the ordinary when winning the Ballymore Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham and cannot be opposed. Gordon Elliott's six-year-old can maintain his unbeaten record and show yet again he is a star in the making. Sporting Life tips: CHEPSTOW: 4.50 Indian Hercules, 5.20 Hollywood Ken, 5.50 Lord Bryan, 6.25 Inammina, 7.00 Kilcrea Bridge, 7.35 Heresmynumber, 8.05 The Boom Is Back. DONCASTER: 1.40 French Flyer, 2.15 Aguerooo, 2.50 East Coast Lady, 3.25 Any Little Rhyme, 3.25 Yafta, 3.55 Kyllachy Dragon, 4.25 Thammin, 5.00 Western Way, 5.35 Maureb. PERTH: 1.30 Birch Vale, 2.05 One For Harry, 2.40 Same Circus, 3.15 Castletown, 3.45 As De Pique, 4.15 Mill Forge, 4.45 Fago, 5.15 Bluefortytwo. PUNCHESTOWN: 3.40 Alpha Male, 4.20 Kemboy, 4.55 Synopsis, 5.30 Samcro, 6.05 Pallasator, 6.40 Balnaslow, 7.10 Riders Onthe Storm, 7.45 Press Conference. SANDOWN: 1.50 Kings Shield, 2.25 Fabricate, 3.00 Chilean, 3.35 ADDEYBB (NAP), 4.05 Spoof, 4.35 Must Be Magic, 5.05 Dubhe. TOWCESTER: 4.40 Royal Sunday, 5.10 Malapie, 5.40 Bertie Barnes, 6.15 Saucysioux, 6.50 Volcanic, 7.20 Very Live, 7.55 Miss Heritage. DOUBLE: Addeybb and Chilean.
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Post by dennisg on Apr 27, 2018 6:55:01 GMT
Ben Linfoot previews Friday's meeting at Sandown and he's siding with the red-hot Charlie Appleby in the final race for the Sporting Life Daily Nap. Recommended bet: Sporting Life's Daily Nap, April 27 NAP: Dubhe (5.30 Sandown) NB: Kings Shield (1.50 Sandown) Treble: Crystal Ocean (2.25 Sandown) 2 3 Dubhe182 39-4OR: 90BFC 11/4 Form: 4155-T: C ApplebyJ: W Buick Last run Live betting powered by 2 9 Kings Shield20 39-4OR: 96D 7/4 Form: 1-1T: J H M GosdenJ: Oisin Murphy Last run Live betting powered by 2 2 Crystal Ocean223 49-0OR: 118D 5/6 Form: 2/13312-T: Sir Michael StouteJ: R L Moore Last run Live betting powered by Charlie Appleby’s excellent start to the season can continue at Sandown on Friday when DUBHE goes for the bet365.com Handicap (5.30) under William Buick. Appleby has been sizzling the last few weeks, winning eight races from 18 runners at 44 per cent and this son of Dubawi looks another likely type now he steps up in trip. He had some good form as a juvenile, including a win over a mile at this track when shedding his maiden tag, but he always shaped like a three-year-old in the making and he can exploit a rating of 90 now he tackles 10 furlongs for the first time. His dam is the 2012 Irish Oaks winner Great Heavens and she is a full sister to Nathaniel, so huge improvement is expected from him over middle distances and he won’t mind it if the forecast rain on Friday gets into the ground. That race rounds off the card and the next best runs in the opener as John Gosden’s Kings Shield is expected to make light work of a handicap mark of 96 in the bet365 Esher Cup Handicap. This Scat Daddy colt proved he had trained on very nicely when cruising to a Kempton success earlier in the month after which the French Guineas was mentioned as a target in the post-race debrief. The one question mark is the potential rain – you wouldn’t think he’d want that – but if connections allow him to take his chance you’d have to think this Classic hopeful would be capable of picking up a handicap along the way. Finally, Crystal Ocean can cope with the drop in trip and land the bet365 Gordon Richards Stakes (2.25) before going on to better things later this campaign. This son of Sea The Stars can take his form to a new level as a four-year-old for Sir Michael Stoute and this looks a nice starting point for the St Leger second. It looked a strong renewal of the Doncaster Classic last September with the 10th home, Defoe, already winning this season, while who can forget the fourth, Rekindling, went on to win the Melbourne Cup. Crystal Ocean travelled better than anything in the Leger and, while this is half a mile shorter, he’s not short of pace and he looks to have the necessary class to see off Friday’s rivals. Daily Nap record (new competition): +0.00pts
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 27, 2018 14:01:56 GMT
SATURDAY.
FREE TO AIR TV RACES 1:50 SANDOWN bet365 Novices' Championship Final Handicap Hurdle Cl2 (4yo+) 2m ITV 20 runners 2:05 HAYDOCK Best Odds Guaranteed At 188Bet Handicap Cl2 (4yo+) 7f ITV 12 runners 2:25 SANDOWN bet365 Oaksey Chase (Grade 2) (for The Menorah Challenge Trophy) Cl1 (5yo+) 2m6½f ITV 6 runners 2:45 LEICESTER totepool EBF Stallions King Richard III Stakes (Listed Race) Cl1 (4yo+) 7f ITV 10 runners 3:00 SANDOWN bet365 Celebration Chase (Grade 1) Cl1 (5yo+) 1m7½f ITV 6 runners 3:35 SANDOWN bet365 Gold Cup Handicap Chase (Grade 3) Cl1 (5yo+) 3m5f ITV
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 27, 2018 14:02:42 GMT
SATURDAY.
SCOOP 6 1:50 SANDOWN bet365 Novices' Championship Final Handicap Hurdle Cl2 (4yo+) 2m ITV 20 runners 2:05 HAYDOCK Best Odds Guaranteed At 188Bet Handicap Cl2 (4yo+) 7f ITV 12 runners 2:45 LEICESTER totepool EBF Stallions King Richard III Stakes (Listed Race) Cl1 (4yo+) 7f ITV 10 runners 3:35 SANDOWN bet365 Gold Cup Handicap Chase (Grade 3) Cl1 (5yo+) 3m5f ITV 20 runners 4:40 SANDOWN bet365 Josh Gifford Novices' Handicap Chase Cl2 (5yo+) 2m4f RUK 11 runners 5:15 SANDOWN bet365 Handicap Hurdle Cl2 (4yo+ 0-145) 2m4f RUK
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 27, 2018 17:50:22 GMT
Perth, 27 Apr 18 Fixture Note After Race 5: going changed to Soft, Heavy in places (from Soft, Good to Soft in places) Race 2 - 2:05pm THE SCONE PALACE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Permission was given for SECRETE STREAM (IRE) to be mounted on the track.
Having reviewed the start, the Stewards were satisfied that SAINT FREULE (FR) had refused to race after the start was effected and was therefore deemed to be a runner.
The winner, THORPE (IRE) appeared to show an improvement in form, compared with its previous run at Ascot on 20 January 2018 where the gelding was pulled up. Lucinda Russell's explanation was noted that the gelding had appreciated the drop in grade on this occasion. THORPE was routine tested.
Race 3 - 2:40pm THE T.B.A. FAIR MAID OF PERTH MARES' STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) (NHMOPS Bonus Race) Prior to this race, the representative of Tom George was asked to explain the reason why they were running SONG SAA here at Perth on going described as Soft, Good to Soft in places, having declared the mare a non-runner at Haydock Park on ground with the same official description. The representative's explanation was noted that in Mr George’s opinion the ground at Haydock was very worn having been raced on all winter, and felt that conditions at Perth were more suitable for SONG SAA.
Race 4 - 3:15pm THE BIDFOOD INSPIRED BY YOU HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (DIV I) Following the race, R Mike Smith reported that the race may have came too soon for OUR LUCAS (IRE), placed eighth, having run only 7 days previously.
Race 5 - 3:45pm THE HEINEKEN UK HIGHLAND NATIONAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (For The Julian Llewellen Palmer Memorial Trophy) The winner CHIC NAME (FR), appeared to show an improvement in form, compared with its previous run at Kelso on 7 April 2018, where the gelding was pulled up. Richard Hobson’s explanation was noted that the gelding appreciated the looser and less testing ground on this occasion. CHIC NAME (FR) was routine tested.
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that ITSTIMEFORAPINT (IRE), which was pulled up, had lost both its right fore and right hind shoes, and that ONDERUN (IRE), placed third, lost its left hind shoe.
Race 6 - 4:15pm THE BIDFOOD INSPIRED BY YOU HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (DIV II) Hugh Burns was fined £140 as the record of vaccinations in the passport of ZAMBEZI TIGER (IRE) did not comply with the Rules of Racing.
PC DIXON had finished fourth at Perth the previous day. Having been examined by the Veterinary Officer prior to racing, the gelding was deemed fit to race.
Following the race, Ross Chapman reported that BOOK OF LOVE (IRE), placed eighth, stopped quickly
Race 7 - 4:45pm THE JOHN DUDGEON TROPHY (A GRASSROOTS HUNTERS' STEEPLE CHASE) (CLASS 5) The Clerk of the Scales objected to MOLTEN BROWN, placed second, ridden by Miss Charlotte Dun and trained by Tony Hogarth, on the grounds of the rider weighing in at 11st 2lbs having weighed out at 11st 5lbs. Miss Dun and Mr Hogarth were interviewed. Having heard their evidence the Stewards were satisfied that MOLTEN BROWN had been saddled correctly, and that the difference in weight was accidental and caused by the pad and weight cloth falling off shortly before the winning line. MOLTEN BROWN was disqualified and the placings were revised as follows: First CULTRAM ABBEY, Second FAGO (FR). View Stewards report Sandown Park, 27 Apr 18 Fixture Note After R2, the Going on the round course was changed to Good to Soft (From Good to Soft, Good in places) Race 1 - 1:50pm THE bet365 ESHER CUP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Following the race, Michael Atxxxxer reported that LAWN RANGER, unplaced, was unsuited by the Good to Soft, Good in places ground, and would prefer a quicker surface. The Veterinary Officer further reported that LAWN RANGER lost its right-fore shoe.
Race 2 - 2:25pm THE bet365 GORDON RICHARDS STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 3) Following the race, Oisin Murphy reported that MORANDO (FR), placed third, was denied a clear run.
Race 3 - 3:00pm THE BET365 CLASSIC TRIAL (CLASS 1) (Group 3) An enquiry was held to consider interference approximately half a furlong out when ISPOLINI, placed second, ridden by William Buick, interfered with CHILEAN, placed fourth, ridden by Oisin Murphy. Buick was cautioned for careless riding as he had allowed his mount to drift right-handed without timely correction, causing CHILEAN to be taken off it’s intended line.
Race 5 - 4:05pm THE bet365 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Permission was given for SPOOF and GLOBAL ACADEMY (IRE) to go early to post.
Race 6 - 4:35pm THE NORDOFF ROBBINS DAVID ENTHOVEN MEMORIAL FILLIES' NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) TREVENA was late in the Parade Ring due to the trainer having to make a tack adjustment.
Following the race, David Egan reported that TOLKYN (FR), unplaced, was slowly away.
Race 7 - 5:05pm THE bet365.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Approaching the final furlong, COMMUNIQUE (IRE), placed second, hung right-handed away from the whip, taking RICH IDENTITY, placed third, off its intended line, but after viewing a recording of the incident it was found that no riding offence was involved and it had not improved the placing of COMMUNIQUE (IRE).
Following the race, the representative of John Gosden reported that GLENCADAM MASTER, placed fourth, was unsuited by the Good to Soft ground and would prefer a quicker surface. View Stewards report Doncaster, 27 Apr 18 Race 1 - 1:40pm THE K8 LIVE CASINO HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that SPARK OF WAR (IRE), unplaced, was sore on its left foot as a result of losing its left fore shoe.
Race 2 - 2:15pm THE k8.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) (DIV I) Permission was given for TADAANY (IRE) and MR COOL CASH to go early to post. VIVE LA DIFFERENCE (IRE) wore earplugs which were removed at the start.
Antony Brittain had obtained prior permission from the BHA to run LUCKY LODGE partially shod.
Following the race, Nicola Currie reported that JESSINAMILLION, unplaced, hung left. Patrick Vaughan reported that WARRIOR’S SPIRIT (IRE), unplaced, anticipated the start and was slowly away as a result. Phil Dennis reported that HITMAN, unplaced, also anticipated the start and was slowly away as a result.
Race 3 - 2:50pm THE k8.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) (DIV II) Permission was given for NIBRAS AGAIN and LUCKY LOUIE to go early to post.
BOLD SPIRIT, trained by Declan Carroll, was late in the Parade Ring due to refitting the tongue strap which had come adrift prior to entering the Parade Ring.
Following the race, Hollie Doyle reported that EAST COAST LADY (IRE), unplaced, ran flat, Sean Levey reported that NIBRAS AGAIN, unplaced, hung right and Ryan Tate reported that COVERHAM (IRE), placed seventh, was denied a clear run approximately 1½ furlongs out.
Race 4 - 3:25pm THE K8 CASINO FILLIES' NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for ANY LITTLE RHYME to wear a hood in the Parade Ring only.
Just inside 2 furlongs out, ANY LITTLE RHYME, unplaced, edged left at the same time as POLYPHONY (IRE), placed fourth, edged right, which resulted in POLYPHONY (IRE) being shifted onto the heels of GOWER GOLD, unplaced, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Following the race, Cam Hardie reported that NUTOPIA, unplaced, ran green.
Race 5 - 3:55pm THE BEST ODDS AT k8.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Following the race, Andrea Atzeni reported that CHARACTER WITNESS (IRE), placed fourth, was slowly away and Paul Mulrennan reported that ARCAVALLO (IRE), unplaced, ran too free.
Race 6 - 4:25pm THE BET AT k8.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for TYLERY WONDER (IRE), AFRICAN FRIEND (IRE) and SUWAAN (IRE) to go early to post. Permission was also given for LUCKY BEGGAR (IRE) to be led early to post and for SIGNORE PICCOLO to be ponied early to post.
Following the race, Ben Curtis reported that MAJOR PUSEY, unplaced, was never travelling. The Veterinary Officer reported that THE ARMED MAN, placed fourth, lost its right fore shoe and AFRICAN FRIEND (IRE), unplaced, lost its left hind shoe.
Race 7 - 5:00pm THE k8casino.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for SIR PASS I AM to wear a hood in the Parade Ring only.
Following the race, David Allan reported that SHERIFF GARRETT (IRE), placed fourth, hung right in the home straight and the Veterinary Officer reported that the gelding lost its right hind shoe.
Race 8 - 5:35pm THE BEST BONUSES AT k8.com FILLIES' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for DECIDING VOTE to go early to post.
Following the race, Daniel Muscutt reported that SITAR, placed seventh, was denied a clear run continuously from approaching 2 furlongs to 1 furlong out and the representative of Chris Wall reported that DECIDING VOTE, unplaced, was unsuited by the going on this occasion, which was officially described as Soft, and would prefer a quicker surface. View Stewards report Towcester, 27 Apr 18 Race 1 - 4:40pm THE BET ONLINE NOW! STARSPORTS.BET NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Martin Keighley was fined £140 as the record of vaccinations in the passport of PRIMOGENITURE (IRE) did not comply with the Rules of Racing.
JURBY wore earplugs which were removed at the start.
Race 2 - 5:10pm THE WHITTLEBURY HALL BEGINNERS' STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) INDIAN HAWK (IRE), placed second, ridden by Daryl Jacob and trained by Nicky Henderson, lost its pad and weight cloth after the last fence when the saddle slipped backwards. The rider and Clerk of the Scales were interviewed. The Clerk of the Scales reported that Jacob weighed in at 11 stone 2 lbs and the weight cloth only had ½ lb in it. Therefore the Stewards were satisfied that the correct weight had been carried throughout the race.
An enquiry was held to consider whether Tommy Phelan, the rider of SUSSEX ROAD (IRE), which refused at and landed on the last fence, when it was tailed off, unseating the rider, had continued in the race when the horse appeared to be exhausted. The rider and the Veterinary Officer were interviewed and recordings of the incident were viewed. The Veterinary Officer stated that a post-race examination of SUSSEX ROAD (IRE) failed to reveal any abnormalities. The rider was suspended for 9 days for continuing in the race when it was contrary to the horse’s welfare.
Race 3 - 5:40pm THE MISS LILLIES FLORIST HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Prior to this race, the representative of Deborah Faulkner was asked to explain the reason why she was running COURTINTHEMIDDLE (IRE) here at Towcester on going described as Soft, having declared the gelding a non-runner at Kempton Park 9 April 2018 on ground with the same official description. The representative's explanation was noted that they had declared on Good to Soft, Soft in places ground but when they arrived at the track found that it had been changed to Soft. As there were no other races for COURTINTHEMIDDLE (IRE) for some time they decided to let the gelding take its chance.
Following the race the representative of Deborah Faulkner reported that COURTINTHEMIDDLE (IRE), which was pulled up, was unsuited by the soft ground and would prefer a faster surface.
Race 4 - 6:15pm THE MICHAEL JONES JEWELLERS MARES' NOVICES' HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (NHMOPS Bonus Race) Following the race the Veterinary Officer reported that PHOENICIANA, which was pulled up, and SAUCYSIOUX, which was pulled up, had bled from the nose. View Stewards report Chepstow, 27 Apr 18 Race 1 - 4:50pm THE SUN TRADE WINDOWS NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Following the race, Mr Lorcan Williams reported that TUCKS BERGIN (IRE), unplaced, lost its action on the home bend and the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities. The Veterinary Officer reported that TRYSOR YNYS (IRE), which was pulled up, had bled from the nose.
Race 2 - 5:20pm THE SUN TRADE WINDOWS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Permission was given for DELFACE (FR) to be mounted on the chute.
Race 3 - 5:50pm THE DUNRAVEN WINDOWS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Permission was given for MAGUIRE'S GLEN (IRE) to go early to post and be mounted on the track.
Race 4 - 6:25pm THE BRACEYS "THE FRIENDLY BUILDERS MERCHANT" HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Following the race, Lucy K. Barry reported that KINGS RESTE (IRE), which was pulled up, was never travelling.
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 27, 2018 17:56:15 GMT
Riddlestown (7.20 Towcester)
This 11-year-old is well named for today as punters have to solve something of a riddle in that he loves this track with four of his 13 career wins there (seven others at Southwell suggesting he has his preferences). So with just four rivals left what will stop his adding to his course record.
The riddle is that the ground has changed to soft after heavy rain and his last two visits to the winner's enclosure came on good to firm. However he has won on soft at Southwell and Huntingdon.
9/4 Riddlestown 7:20 Towcester Miss Heritage (7.55 Towcester)
David Elsworth has mostly stuck to the Flat since moving to Newmarket but the trainer of Desert Orchid sends a first runner to this Northamptonshire jump track in over five years in Miss Heritage, who tries to defy a winner's penalty in the bumper that ends the card.
Dave Bellingham, who analysed her Taunton race, wrote: "She moved smoothly into the race turning for home and had little difficulty in quickening away once given her head. She has more of a Flat pedigree, being a 34,000euros half-sister to a 7f-1m winner out of an unraced half-sister to Musidora/Nassau winner Zahrat Dubai, so it will be interesting to see how she is campaigned.
"Wherever she goes, she looks an interesting prospect."
9/4 Miss Heritage 7:55 Towcester
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 27, 2018 18:05:14 GMT
Bet365 Gold Cup - Sat Sandown 3.35
Some Early Angles
The last 5 winners of this race Had 12 9 11 10 8 career chase runs Which illustrates this recent trend
Graded Handicap Chases Run since 2014 3m 4f or more 10 or more runners 40 of these races 36 of the 40 winners Had under 20 Chase runs
Those with 20 + Chase runs Had a 4-157 record Those absent over 32 days were 0-69 Those with 10st 12lbs or more were 0-63
Horses aged 6 have struggled They won just 1 of the last 59 renewals Winning only in 2002 and 1958
Go back to 2007 Horses with 11st 1lbs or more Have a weak 1-60 record in this race Only Tidal Bay won with 11st 12lbs Since as far back as The Dikler 1974
Past winners had the following runs 7 5 6 4 3 4 3 6 3 3 5 8 8 9 6 7 Every winner had at least 3 runs I'd oppose horses with 0-1-2 runs
The most recent winners Were absent the following days 20 39 19 46 56 16 7 45 45 46 7 22
Horses with over 12 runs are best None won with under 12 runs in years Horses from the Grand National are 2091 Since 2005 they have a 0-48 record Horses finishing the National were 0-27
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Post by dennisg on Apr 28, 2018 6:50:18 GMT
in today's sporting life...................... Katie Walsh announced she is to retire from race-riding after steering Antey to a narrow success at the Punchestown Festival. The leading amateur, who is the daughter of Grand National-winning trainer Ted Walsh and sister of National Hunt riding great Ruby, has enjoyed an excellent career in the saddle. Walsh claimed a Cheltenham Festival double in 2010 aboard Poker De Sivola and Thousand Stars and was back in the Prestbury Park winner's circle again last month after steering the Willie Mullins-trained Relegate to success in the Champion Bumper. She came in for the ride on Mullins' 9/1 shot Antey in the SalesSense International Novice Hurdle after his intended jockey Danny Mullins was injured earlier in the day and managed to get him up by a nose from Shady Operator. She returned to the winner's enclosure in tears and immediately made the shock announcement. Walsh said: "It's been on my mind for the last while and there's another chapter in life. "I wanted to go out on a winner, whether it be here or wherever it may be. I just said when I rode the next winner that would be it. "It was just the way it worked out, to get a spare ride in a handicap hurdle and ride a winner for Willie makes it extra special." Walsh achieved the highest-placed finish by any female rider in the history of the Grand National at Aintree when third aboard Seabass for her father in 2012. She rode in the race for a sixth time last month when last of 12 finishers aboard Baie Des Iles, trained by her husband, Ross O'Sullivan. Walsh, who also won the 2015 Irish Grand National on Thunder And Roses, added: "I wanted to ride in a National for Ross and did that, and have ridden winners in France, Australia, England and Ireland and was very lucky throughout my career. "I've had the backing of dad and Ross and wouldn't have ridden half these winners without the backing of Willie. "I've had a marvellous career and I have unbelievable memories, but I'd be the first one at home saying 'Jesus, when is she going to hang up her boots', and I wanted to go out on my own terms. "Everyone is here, and Punchestown - I couldn't get a better place to go out, with my family and Ross present. "I've gotten some great opportunities on horses like Thousand Stars. I've ridden in more Grade Ones than I can count. "It's just the right time for me. I'd like to thank everyone I've ridden winners for. "All good things come to an end. I would loved to have won an English National. That didn't happen, but every other dream I have fulfilled." On the day he claimed his 12th Irish trainers' championship, Mullins paid tribute to Walsh. He said: "Katie has been a big part of our team for many years, and I'm hugely honoured that we were lucky enough to give her that last winner. "She gave the horse some ride. She's ridden many big winners for us over the years, including Cheltenham Festival winners. "She's sort of a super-sub in our yard, and was probably riding as third or fourth jockey all the time. It's a great end to a great career."
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Post by dennisg on Apr 28, 2018 6:52:03 GMT
Ben Linfoot seeks out the best Value Bets on bet365 Gold Cup day, with Neil Mulholland's two runners both backed to play a part in the Sandown feature. Sky Bet are offering EXTRA VALUE to followers of the Sporting Life Value Bet column with exclusive guaranteed advertised prices for at least an hour from the time of publication (5pm-6pm max £25). Just make sure you're logged in and click on the links below to automatically populate your betslip... Recommended bets: Saturday Value Bet For details of advised bookmakers and each-way terms, visit our transparent tipping record It has been a tough year for Neil Mulholland with his 2017-18 tally 50 behind what he achieved in the last campaign heading into the final day, but he could well end the season with a bang thanks to a twin assault in the bet365 Gold Cup (3.35). Staying chasers are his speciality and he wasn’t far off winning the biggest prize in the sphere, the Grand National, when The Druids Nephew fell five out when leading in the year Many Clouds landed Aintree glory. That horse did give him his sole Cheltenham Festival success, though, and he has enjoyed a small clutch of winners in recent weeks, while Doing Fine ran well in fourth in the Scottish Grand National last weekend. His other horse in that race, THE YOUNG MASTER, only got as far as the first fence after unseating Sam Waley-Cohen, but he remains incredibly well handicapped and is worth one last chance at 12/1 (Sky Bet, Ladbrokes) to make amends on Saturday. Jumping has been his Achilles heel, there is no doubt, but he did jump much better two starts ago in the Kim Muir at Cheltenham where it looked as though the wind surgery had helped him turn a corner. The way he finished off his race at the Festival was encouraging, especially with more stamina-sapping contests in mind, so it was unfortunate to see him unship Waley-Cohen at the very first obstacle in Scotland. His amateur jockey presumably can’t do the weight of 10 stone this weekend, so Conor Shoemark is drafted in and the good news is he’s won three from four on the horse, while having a healthy 26 per cent strike-rate when riding for Mulholland. He’s dropped so much in the weights this season, The Young Master has to race from 3lb out of the handicap on Saturday but, even taking that into account, he races off a mark 13lb lower than the one he won this race off two years ago. Admittedly, he’s a risky proposition. But, considering that good Cheltenham run and the return to the scene of his finest hour, the hope is Shoemark gets him into the kind of rhythm that can see him take advantage of such a lowly rating. Theatre Guide is 3lb lower than when finishing a close third in this race last year, while more solid propositions include Bigbadjohn, a horse that looked revitalised for the switch to Nigel Twiston-Davies’ when winning on his stable debut at Kempton. However, the other horse in the race that can give The Young Master a run for his money in the well-handicapped stakes is stablemate CAROLE'S DESTRIER and at 25/1 (Sky Bet, William Hill) he’s also worth getting on side. Carole’s Destrier has been poor this season, being pulled up twice since finishing eighth in the Ladbrokes Trophy, but to drop 16lb in three runs is pretty drastic and it leaves him 10lb lower than when chasing home Native River in the 2016 Hennessy. That was just five starts ago and Carole’s Destrier has some good Sandown form as well, winning the 2015 London National over Saturday’s course and distance off an 8lb higher mark. Mulholland reaches for the first-time cheekpieces in a bid to sharpen him up and he doesn’t have a bad record with the headgear, winning 12 times from 94 goes with first-time sheepskin, a win strike-rate of 13 per cent. If it does have the required effect Carole’s Destrier is weighted to have a big say and at 25/1 it’s worth chancing Mulholland has worked the magic with him. There’s a bit of rain forecast at Sandown on Friday but it wouldn’t bother either selection if it got into the ground, while testing conditions look the order of the day at Haydock who host a good seven-race card on the Flat. The feature race of the afternoon is the Best Odds Guaranteed At 188Bet Handicap (2.05) and Mjjack looks a worthy favourite following a convincing win at Newmarket’s Craven Meeting. He could well defy a 6lb rise in the weights on ideal conditions but he looks short enough at 3/1 in a competitive race and it could be worth chancing the veteran BERTIEWHITTLE at 16/1 (General) as he looks the pick of the prices. Bertiewhittle has a good record on soft ground Bertiewhittle has a good record on soft ground The 10-year-old has a win strike-rate of six wins from 88 career runs, so he’s hardly prolific, and he’s always vulnerable to an improver, but he’s a pretty reliable operator when everything is in his favour and that certainly looks to be the case this weekend. He needs to come off a strong gallop, over seven furlongs, on a galloping track, when there is cut in the ground and with Lualiwa, Calder Prince, Robero and Medieval in the field he might well get the race run to suit. The trip is perfect and so is Haydock. He was fourth in this very race two years ago off a similar mark, staying on well in the closing stages despite not getting the gallop or the ground he needs, and he loves these flat, galloping courses (also goes very well at Doncaster). Soft ground, which he’ll get on Saturday, is crucial. His career form figures on the surface are 1-7-6-1-5-2-3 and that latest third came at Doncaster last November in a 19-runner field where he stayed on well to land the bronze medal. He didn’t get the strong gallop he needs on his seasonal reappearance at Thirsk last week, Kimberella doing the field for speed off the front end, but he shaped quite nicely in the circumstances and he should come on for the run. Finally, LAHORE is worth a bet at 7/1 (General) in the totepool EBF Stallions King Richard III Stakes at Leicester. Rated 99, he has plenty to find on official ratings but it’s perhaps significant that his new trainer Clive Cox is prepared to forego the handicap option with a horse that promised plenty as a three-year-old. He lost a shoe when finishing third to Jallota at Redcar on his final start last year, but that wasn’t a bad effort on just his fifth career run and he can take another big step forward back on soft ground. At Doncaster last September he absolutely bolted up in testing conditions in a handicap off a mark of 86 and well beaten in sixth that day was subsequent Spring Mile winner High Acclaim. Silvestre de Sousa is two from three on the horse, he has a 30 per cent strike-rate when riding for Cox and this testing seven should be no problem for a colt that is bred to stay a mile.
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Post by dennisg on Apr 28, 2018 6:53:45 GMT
Richard Fahey takes us through his Saturday team including some interesting runners on the evening card at Doncaster. Leading Saturday chances 13 12 Gin In The Inn145 58-2OR: 85D 12/1 Form: 820608-T: R A FaheyJ: K T O'Neill Last run Live betting powered by 5 5 Andok133 48-11OR: 81C 9/2 Form: 334022-T: R A FaheyJ: T Hamilton Last run Live betting powered by 5 7 Lady In Question168 49-3OR: 76D 4/1 Form: 213324-T: R A FaheyJ: P Hanagan Last run Live betting powered by Good Tyne Girl is our first runner on Saturday in the ripon-races.co.uk Novice Auction Stakes. She’s fit and well having been due to run a couple of weeks ago. She’s a typical early-season two-year-old who could run well on debut here. Gin In The Inn reappears in the At The Races Sky 415 Handicap. He had some good early season form last season and has come down a few pounds again. We’re happy with him at home and he won’t mind any juice in the ground. We also run Scofflaw who isn’t always the easy to predict. He’s very fit and well going into this and he’s gone well at Ripon before. The Best Odds Guaranteed At 188Bet Handicap at Haydock looks tough for Rene Mathis off a mark of 95 but we need to get him going and this is a good starting point. He won’t mind the ground. On some of his form Doctor Cross would have a chance in the Enhanced Place Odds At 188Bet Handicap and we’re very happy with him this spring. He shouldn’t mind the ground either. Kimberella surprised me when winning so well at Thirsk last week but faces a different test in the totepool EBF Stallions King Richard III Stakes at Leicester. It’s a stiff seven there but if he turns up in the same form as last week he’d have a chance. He’s one tough cookie. It’s a big day for Inviolable Spirit in the totetrifecta Handicap. He’s been a little disappointing but is working well at home. He needs to show us something now. Andok is another who has been a little frustrating. We thought he was really nice as a two-year-old but he did run himself back into some form at the backend of last season. He looks fantastic right now, better than he has for a while, and I hope we might see a bit of improvement in the Wateraid Handicap. Normandy Blue is in the sales as he too has been disappointing. We’re stepping him up in trip for the Morrison Utility Services Handicap but I’d be hoping he runs well rather than thinking he will. Lady In Question might just be better for the run in the John Mee Construction Vac-Ex Fillies' Handicap but is working well and has a definite chance. So does Danehill Desert in the closing Yorkshire Water Handicap. He’s been working really nicely this spring and looks fantastic. It’s a big day for him. His form is solid and he’s going really well at home.
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Post by dennisg on Apr 28, 2018 6:56:00 GMT
David Ord returns with a horse-by-horse guide to Saturday's Bet365 Gold Cup at Sandown - with Nigel Twiston-Davies fancied to land the prize. BLAKLION: Season geared around the Randox Health Grand National so galling for connections to see him brought down at the first. Clearly none the worst for the incident and a player here despite top weight. 1 Blaklion14 911-12OR: 161BF 13/2 Form: 24-212BT: N A Twiston-DaviesJ: Sam Twiston-Davies Last run Live betting powered by REGAL ENCORE: A late defector from the Aintree showpiece, he was an impressive winner at Ascot on his last start. However his overall record is very patchy and it’s rare he strings back-to-back performances together. A danger to all if he does. 2 Regal Encore70 1011-5OR: 154 18/1 Form: P8-03P1T: A J HoneyballJ: R P McLernon Last run Live betting powered by THEATRE GUIDE: Third here last season and now 3lb lower so makes plenty of appeal from a handicapping perspective. The negatives are his record this season, pulling up in the Betdaq Handicap Chase at Kempton and falling at the first in veterans’ chase at Ascot on his two latest starts. 3 Theatre Guideb,t34 1111-0OR: 149 25/1 Form: 83-36PFT: C L TizzardJ: P J Brennan Last run Live betting powered by ROCK THE KASBAH: Yard endured a lean season but ending it in fine form. This eight-year-iold won well at Chepstow on his reappearance before pulling up in the Haydock mud on only subsequent start. Sixth in this last year when rattling home up the hill but seven pounds higher this time around. 4 Rock The Kasbahp198 811-0OR: 149 11/1 Form: 4126-1PT: P J HobbsJ: R Johnson Last run Live betting powered by PRESENT MAN: Disappointed over hurdles at Musselburgh when last seen but useful chaser who has won two of his last three in that discipline, including the Badger Beers Chase at Wincanton. Handicapper has had his say though and a career best needed her. 5 Present Mant83 810-12OR: 147 18/1 Form: 1P-1104T: P F NichollsJ: Bryony Frost (3) Last run Live betting powered by MISSED APPROACH: Landed Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir at Cheltenham and aimed at this ever since. No surprise to see him towards the head of the market from an 8lb higher mark but there’s plenty of competition for the lead here. 6 Missed Approachb44 810-11OR: 146 7/1 Form: 8-P6321T: W GreatrexJ: Mr N McParlan (3) Last run Live betting powered by Missed Approach: Heading to Sandown after this Cheltenham win Missed Approach: Heading to Sandown after this Cheltenham win ROYAL VACATION: Been campaigned over hurdles for his last two starts and little sign of him returning to the form of last season which saw him land the Kauto Star Novices’ Chase and a valuable novice handicap at Cheltenham. Bit to prove now. 7 Royal Vacationb45 810-10OR: 145 28/1 Form: PP-3P50T: C L TizzardJ: H Cobden Last run Live betting powered by HOUBLON DES OBEAUX: Fancied by some shrewd judges for the National but fell at Becher’s. Not the ideal prep for this race and needs the ground to be deep to be at his very best. 8 Houblon Des Obeauxb14 1110-7OR: 142C 28/1 Form: 663P3FT: Miss V WilliamsJ: Charlie Deutsch Last run Live betting powered by DOMESDAY BOOK: Sprang a 40/1 surprise in the Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir at Cheltenham last season but not seen since. Hard to know what to expect but likely to start a similar price to his big day at Prestbury Park last term. 9 Domesday Bookb408 810-5OR: 140 33/1 Form: 456831-T: Stuart EdmundsJ: Miss G Andrews (3) Last run Live betting powered by BENBENS: Pulled up in both the Midlands and Scottish Nationals – readily passed over. 10 Benbens7 1310-3OR: 138CD 50/1 Form: 7419PPT: N A Twiston-DaviesJ: Aidan Coleman Last run Live betting powered by CAROLE’S DESTRIER: Handicap mark tumbling but that’s on the back of a string of below-par efforts including pulling up at Haydock and Doncaster the last twice. Hard to fancy as a result. 11 Carole's Destrierp166 1010-3OR: 138CD 16/1 Form: 0/29-8PPT: N P MulhollandJ: R T Dunne Last run Live betting powered by BIGBADJOHN: Unseated at the Chair in the Topham only second start for Nigel Twiston-Davies having won at Kempton on his first. Another that shapes as though this trip should suit and he’s dangerously well treated on last season’s novice form including a win in the Grade Two Reynoldstown Chase. 12 Bigbadjohn15 910-3OR: 138 11/1 Form: U7081UT: N A Twiston-DaviesJ: Jamie Bargary Last run Live betting powered by MINELLA DADDY: Yard won this last year and the eight-year-old is interesting on the pick of his efforts – but not his latest 12th in the Ultima at Cheltenham. 13 Minella Daddyb46 810-2OR: 137 10/1 Form: 12P-420T: P BowenJ: James Bowen (3) Last run Live betting powered by SUGAR BARON: Has the ability to win a race like this but his tendency to make mistakes at crucial times remains the Achilles’ Heel. Never a factor behind Missed Approach at Cheltenham last time but seventh in this last year and would have been closer but for a mistake at the last. 11lb higher now though. 14 Sugar Baronb44 810-2OR: 137 12/1 Form: 6F7-220T: N J HendersonJ: Nico de Boinville Last run Live betting powered by RELENTLESS DREAMER: Good run to be sixth in the Betdaq at Kempton but that said little there to sugest he was about to win a race as valuable as this. 15 Relentless Dreamerp,t63 910-1OR: 136 33/1 Form: P21636T: Miss R CurtisJ: Adam Wedge Last run Live betting powered by STEP BACK: Completely unexposed over fences having won on only his third start over the bigger obstacles at Fakenham last time. Will continue to improve but this is a stern test at such a fledgling stage of his chasing career and the inexperience is a worry. 16 Step Backp121 810-0OR: 135BF 15/2 Form: 119-231T: M BradstockJ: J E Moore Last run Live betting powered by RATHLIN ROSE: Was typically going well when falling four out in the Topham. Another making a quick turnaround but the handicapper may already have had his say. 17 Rathlin Roseb15 1010-0OR: 133C 16/1 Form: 6P121FT: D PipeJ: David Noonan Last run Live betting powered by Guy Disney riding Rathlin Rose (white cap) clear the last Rathlin Rose in winning action at Sandown DAWSON CITY: Ran really well to be second to Thomas Patrick at Newbury last time and this dour stayer will appreciate every yard of the trip – and drop of rain that falls between now and race time. 18 Dawson City35 910-0OR: 133 28/1 Form: P-4P312T: P GundryJ: T J O'Brien Last run Live betting powered by THE YOUNG MASTER: Won this in 2016, his last victory, and now 13lb lower than that mark after seemingly losing his way. Definitely signs of a potential revival two starts ago when sixth behind Missed Approach at Cheltenham and very interesting here despite unseating at the first in the Scottish National last week. 19 The Young Masterp7 910-0OR: 132CD 10/1 Form: U63P6UT: N P MulhollandJ: Conor Shoemark Last run Live betting powered by BAND OF BLOOD: Struck at Exeter and Doncaster in February but below form the last twice including when soundly beaten by Rathlin Rose at Ascot. Hard to fancy. 20 Band Of Bloodb34 1010-0OR: 132BF 28/1 Form: 54/1106T: Dr R D P NewlandJ: B Hughes Last run Live betting powered by RESERVE: HENLLAN HARRI: Last year's winner but not much encouragement since and while a revival is entirely ruled out, it can't be confidently predicted either. 21 Henllan Harrib,t119 1010-0OR: 128CD 20/1 Form: 31-43P6T: P BowenJ: Reserve 1 Last run Live betting powered by VERDICT: A wide-open season finale. BIGBADJOHN gets a narrow vote ahead of The Young Master with both potentially well handicapped. Rock The Kasbah can cap a fine week for Philip Hobbs with a bold show while Missed Approach must go well too. 1st Bigbadjohn 2nd The Young Master 3rd Rock The Kasbah 4th Missed Approach
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 28, 2018 8:28:16 GMT
Saturday: going, weather & non-runners Doncaster GOING: SOFT (Rail movements: R4 & 5 +6y) WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: Straight course - Centre; Round course - Inside NON RUNNERS: 5:10 Qeyaadah (1)Wonderfillo (9)Philba (5) 6:15 The Establishment (15)Stormer (14)Paco's Prince (9)Ateem (4) 8:15 Haylah (2)Citron Major (3) Haydock GOING: SOFT (Heavy in places; GoingStick 5.4) (All races will be run over the Stands' side home straight) WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: 7f & 1m - Inside; 1m4f - Outside; 1m2f - Centre NON RUNNERS: 4:15 Mythical Madness (5) Leicester GOING: SOFT (Heavyin places; GoingStick 6.6) (Rail movements: R4, 6 & 7 +17y) WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: Straight course - Stands' side; Round course - Inside NON RUNNERS: 1:40 Evening Attire (1) 3:55 Scenery (6)Railport Dolly (9) 4:30 Master Of The Moon (3) Punchestown GOING: SOFT WEATHER: Scattered showers Ripon GOING: GOOD TO SOFT (Soft in places; GoingStick 6.6) (Rail movements: R2, 4, 5 & 6 +12y) WEATHER: Scattered showers STALLS: Straight course & 2m - Stands' side; 1m4f - Centre; Remainder - Inside NON RUNNERS: 2:20 Redgrave (11)Mon Beau Visage (8) 2:55 El Hombre (7) 3:30 Le Maitre Chat (8) 4:00 Euro Nightmare (7) 4:35 Universal Gleam (4) Sandown GOING: GOOD TO SOFT (Good in places; Soft down Hill into Back straight) (GoingStick: Chs 6.5. Hdl 6.2) WEATHER: Scattered showers NON RUNNERS: 5:15 Wait For Me (3) Wolverhampton (AW) GOING: TAPETA: STANDARD WEATHER: Scattered showers STALLS: Inside NON RUNNERS: 5:25 Jorvik Prince (8) 6:30 Laqab (6)
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 28, 2018 8:28:55 GMT
BANKER
Gulf Of Poets (4.15 Haydock)
Mick Easterby's six-year-old Gulf Of Poets always comes to hand early in the season and it was no surprise to see him score on his reappearance at Pontefract on Monday. Barely having to come off the bridle, he kicked clear under Nathan Evans, who retains the ride, for a bloodless success. He still looks to be improving and can follow up that success off a 6lb higher mark, despite facing tougher opposition. The ground, trip and the way the race will be run should all suit.
3/1 Gulf Of Poets 4:15 Haydock GOOD THING
Calder Prince (2.05 Haydock)
Looked a useful three-year-old following a stint in Meydan in 2016 (reached a peak rating of 101) before seeing his form tail off at the start of last year. However, he started performing better towards the backend of the season with four of his five best efforts coming at this course, including when winning over a mile in July. He started this campaign a well-backed favourite at Wolverhampton off his reduced mark of 88 and dotted up, beating Dougan (who I strongly fancied and has won since) by no less than six lengths. He's been hit with an 11lb rise for that, but that is by no means unfair given the way he destroyed his rivals and I expect him to follow up.
6/1 Calder Prince 2:05 Haydock EYECATCHER
Scenery (3.55 Leicester)
Eve Johnson Houghton's team haven't quite hit full stride yet this season but, based on last year, it won't be long until they do and it could be worth having a small bet on Scenery. The three-year-old gelding was comfortably beaten in three runs last year, but the best of those came on soft ground – the same as is expected at Leicester – when third to Speak In Colours. That winner has proven he's a borderline Group-class colt in two subsequent starts, while the second, fourth, fifth and sixth have all won since. He was well backed before his reappearance at Kempton, but wasn't suited by the all-weather surface that day and the return to turf is a plus.
- Scenery 3:55 Leicester EACH-WAY PLAY
Bargy Lady (5.35 Punchestown)
Willie Mullins' Bargy Lady sneaks in at the bottom of the weights for this competitive 25-runner Grade B handicap hurdle and she can prove a major player at a ridiculous price. The six-year-old mare has only had eight starts and, although she's won twice on heavy ground, she's probably better suited to quicker conditions which she gets here. Bargy Lady looked a useful recruit to hurdling last winter and was given a whole year off before pulling up on her reappearance at the start of the month. She was a bit buzzy and fresh through the opening stages but travelled extremely well only to blow up in the last four furlongs. The forecast price of 25-1 is insulting to her chance.
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 28, 2018 8:29:37 GMT
Lambourn: James Burn
Call Me Lord (4.05 Sandown, nap)
Smart five-year-old who loves this track and trip is worth a try. Ground should be fine and he can cap a fine season for champion trainer Nicky Henderson.
Others to follow Doncaster 6.15 Ornamental, 7.15 Casima. Haydock 2.05 Medieval, 3.15 Isstoora, 4.15 High Acclaim. Leicester 2.45 Jallota. Ripon 1.45 Kinks, 2.55 Mobsta, 3.30 Moonrise Landing, 4.00 Brandon Castle. Sandown 1.50 Burrows Edge, 2.25 Top Notch, 3.00 Altior, 3.35 Missed Approach, 4.40 Rayvin Black, 5.15 Soul Emotion. Wolverhampton 6.00 Leoro, 7.00 Full Suit, 7.30 Port Douglas.
North: Colin Russell
Rayna's World (3.20 Leicester, nap) Progressive three-year-old who won in good style on soft ground at Yarmouth last season. Sound run when second at Doncaster on reappearance and fancied to go one better. Others to follow Doncaster 5.10 Newmarket Warrior, 5.45 World Order, 6.45 Tawdeea, 7.15 Normandy Blue, 7.45 Angel's Acclaim, 8.15 Danehill Desert. Haydock 1.30 Lisheen Castle 2.05 Lualiwa, 2.40 Dear Beloved, 3.15 Pullman Brown, 3.45 Knighted, 4.15 Gulf Of Poets, 4.50 Punkawallah. Leicester 1.40 Rantan, 2.15 Marie's Diamond, 2.45 Kimberella, 3.55 Emerald Rocket, 5.00 Framley Garth. Ripon 1.45 Broken Spear, 2.20 Mon Beau Visage, 2.55 Pipers Note, 3.30 My Reward, 4.00 Sofia's Rock, 4.35 Salazar, 5.05 Billy Dylan. Sandown 1.50 Kelpies Myth. Wolverhampton 5.25 Jorvik Prince, 7.30 Star Of The East, 8.30 Sir Lancelott. West Country: Tim Mitchell
The Young Master (3.35 Sandown, nap) Winless since this race in 2016 but shaped encouragingly at the festival and spared a hard race when fancied in the Scottish National. A bold bid is expected as connections feel he has a decent chance off his current mark. Others to follow Sandown 1.50 Mont Des Avaloirs, 2.25 Art Maresque, 4.05Old Guard, 4.40 Solighoster, 5.15 Zubayr. Newmarket: David Milnes
West Wing (8.00 Wolverhampton, nap) John Gosden's chestnut has run two solid efforts in maidens on the all-weather of late and is expected to make it third time lucky from a decent draw. The three-year-old has worked nicely on the Al Bahathri of late. Others to follow Doncaster 5.10 Jumira Prince, 6.15 Prime Minister, 6.45 Grey Britain. Haydock 2.40 Four White Socks, 3.45 Compulsive, 4.15 Red Label. Leicester 1.40 Tundra, 2.15 Barend Boy, 2.45 Emmaus, 3.20 Artarmon, 3.55 Beachwalk, 4.30 Tiffin Top, 5.00 Take A Turn. Ripon 2.20 Windsor Beach, 3.30 Zack Mayo. Wolverhampton 5.25 Seprani, 6.30 Rubenstan, 7.00 Glencadam Glory, 7.30 Hamada. Racing Post Ratings: Simon Turner
King's Proctor (3.20 Leicester) Bumped into one on first start of the year but back in calmer waters here. Fairly treated on last year's success and can get back to winning ways. Topspeed: Dave Edwards
Diakali (4.05 Sandown) Has had his share of problems and is entitled to improve for his recent Aintree spin. At his best he could spring a surprise. Longshot: Ed Quigley
Rock The Kasbah (3.35 Sandown)
Things didn't go to plan last time out, but ran well in this last year and the yard are coming back into form.
Ireland: Tony O'Hehir
Farclas (4.25 Punchestown)
Progressed on third start over hurdles to land the JCB Triumph Hurdle for Gordon Elliott at Cheltenham last month. Further improvement is on the cards and he gets the vote to secure a second Grade 1 success, with Jack Kennedy again on board. The Raceform Interactive nugget
The very lightly raced Emmaus is 2-2 at Leicester and also under Andrea Atzeni. He can make the step up in class by taking the Listed event at 2.45.
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