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Post by Kimmy on Apr 28, 2018 8:30:04 GMT
Harry Bentley has an impressive 44 per cent strike-rate at Ripon and goes there for two rides, the pick being Kingston Kurrajong (2.20). This five-year-old will be race-fit after recent runs on the all-weather.
When Hugo Palmer sends his horses to Leicester it’s worth taking note as he has a 29 per cent strike-rate at the venue. He saddles Barend Boy in the 2.15, a race the trainer has won for the last two seasons.
Fran Berry is a man on a mission, with five rides across three different venues, the most eye-catching being his sole mount at Doncaster, Colonel Frank (5.10). The son of Dutch Art will appreciate the step back up to a mile after a recent run here over seven furlongs.
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 28, 2018 8:31:08 GMT
Ripon
GOODFELLOW
1.45 Kinks
2.20 Mulligatawny
2.55 Red Pike
3.30 Zack Mayo
4.00 Noble Gift
4.35 Salazar
5.05 Roundhay Park
GIMCRACK
1.45 Broken Spear
2.20 Poet’s Society
2.55 Pipers Note (nb)
3.30 Moonrise Landing
4.00 Brandon Castle
4.35 Salazar
5.05 Roundhay Park
Doncaster
GOODFELLOW
5.10 Qeyaadah
5.45 No Lippy
6.15 Ornamental
6.45 Sputnik Planum
7.15 Nuits St Georges
7.45 Lady In Question
8.15 Danehill Desert
GIMCRACK
5.10 My Amigo
5.45 Steely Spirit
6.15 Ateem
6.45 Grey Britain
7.15 Nuits St Georges
7.45 Dark Intention
8.15 Coastal Drive
Wolverhampton
GOODFELLOW
5.25 Tigerwolf
6.00 Captain Swift
6.30 My Fantasea
7.00 Glencadam Glory
7.30 Hamada
8.00 West Wing
8.30 Reine Des Miracles
GIMCRACK
5.25 Indian Affair
6.00 Kerre
6.30 Caramuru
7.00 White Desert
7.30 Star Of The East
8.00 Stage Name
8.30 Sir Lancelott
Sandown
GOODFELLOW
1.50 Show On The Road (nap)
2.25 Top Notch
3.00 Altior
3.35 Blaklion
4.05 Call Me Lord
4.40 War Sound
5.15 Wait For Me (nb)
GIMCRACK
1.50 Highway One O One
2.25 Double Shuffle
3.00 Altior
3.35 Blaklion (nap)
4.05 Call Me Lord
4.40 Geordie Des Champs
5.15 Enniscoffey Oscar
Haydock
GOODFELLOW
1.30 Proschema
2.05 Mjjack
2.40 Contrive
3.15 Parole
3.45 Knighted
4.15 Gulf Of Poets
4.50 Punkawallah
GIMCRACK
1.30 Proschema
2.05 Medieval
2.40 Four White Socks
3.15 Fire Diamond
3.45 Sherzy Boy
4.15 Fire Brigade
4.50 Stonific
Punchestown
GOODFELLOW
3.50 Benie Des Dieux
4.25 Stormy ireland
GIMCRACK
3.50 Benie Des Dieux
4.25 Farclas
Leicester
GOODFELLOW
1.40 Bahamian Dollar
2.15 Awake In Asia
2.45 Emmaus
3.20 Rayna’s World
3.55 Oswald
4.30 Loveisili
5.00 Belisa
GIMCRACK
1.40 Bernardo O’Reilly
2.15 Awake In Asia
2.45 Emmaus
3.20 Adams Park
3.55 Beachwalk
4.30 Podemos
5.00 Framley Garth
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 28, 2018 8:31:35 GMT
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 28, 2018 17:43:31 GMT
Haydock Park, 28 Apr 18 Race 2 - 2:05pm THE BEST ODDS GUARANTEED AT 188BET HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Permission was given for RENE MATHIS (GER) to be mounted on the course, and go early to post.
Following the race, Ben Robinson reported that BERTIEWHITTLE, placed third, was denied a clear run.
Race 3 - 2:40pm THE 188BET CASINO EBF STALLIONS FILLIES' NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (PLUS 10 RACE) Permission was given for LABREGA to wear a hood in the Parade Ring.
The Starter reported that FOUR WHITE SOCKS refused to enter stalls and was withdrawn at 2.50pm. Luca Cumani was informed that the filly could not run until the day after passing a stalls test.
Race 4 - 3:15pm THE 188BET UP TO £75 CASH BONUS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) FISHER GREEN (IRE) ran yesterday, 27 April 2018, at Doncaster. The Veterinary Officer reported that a pre-race examination of the gelding deemed him fit to race.
Leaving the stalls, COMPASS HILL (USA), placed third, jumped left causing interference to FISHER GREEN, unplaced, which in turn interfered with PAROLE (IRE), unplaced, which subsequently interfered with PULLMAN BROWN (USA), unplaced, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved and that it had not improved the placing of COMPASS HILL (USA).
On the home bend FISHER GREEN, unplaced, edged slightly left onto the free running ZORAVAN (USA), placed sixth, which left SCRUTINY, placed fifth, tightened for room but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Race 5 - 3:45pm THE DOWNLOAD THE APP AT 188BET HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for COLLINGHAM PARK (IRE) to be mounted on the course and go early to post.
COMPULSIVE (IRE) lost its near fore shoe on the way to the start. As Roger Varian had indicated at declaration prior to racing that the colt should not be withdrawn in the event that it shed a plate, COMPULSIVE (IRE) was able to run.
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that BROKEN FORCE (USA), unplaced, lost its left fore shoe.
Race 6 - 4:15pm THE BET AND WATCH AT 188bet.co.uk HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) MASHAM STAR (IRE) wore earplugs which were removed at the start.
The performance of HIGH ACCLAIM (USA) which finished unplaced, was considered. David Egan’s explanation was noted that the gelding clipped the heels of MASHAM STAR (IRE) whilst running keenly and was never travelling thereafter. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination, during routine testing, of HIGH ACCLAIM (USA) failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that MASHAM STAR (IRE), placed third, lost its right hind shoe. View Stewards report Leicester, 28 Apr 18 Race 2 - 2:15pm THE totescoop6 IT'S A ROLLOVER NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) Following the race James Doyle reported that BAREND BOY, placed second, lost its action.
Race 3 - 2:45pm THE totepool EBF STALLIONS KING RICHARD III STAKES (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) Permission was given for VIA VIA (IRE) to wear a hood in the parade ring and for HELLS BABE to go early to post.
Following the race the representative of Hugo Palmer reported that GULLIVER, unplaced, was unsuited by the Heavy going on this occasion and would prefer a faster surface, and that the gelding may have been unsuited by the wide draw and having to race wide without cover throughout.The representative of David Barron reported that ABOVE THE REST (IRE), unplaced, was unsuited by the Heavy going on this occasion and would prefer a faster surface.
Race 5 - 3:55pm THE totetrifecta HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for OSWALD (IRE) to wear a hood in the parade ring. View Stewards report Ripon, 28 Apr 18 Race 2 - 2:20pm THE RiponBET PLACE6 LUCKY DIP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Tim Easterby had obtained prior permission from the BHA to run STORM AHEAD (IRE) with no hind shoes.
Permission was given for ROLL ON RORY to go to post early.
It was noted that on leaving the stalls, MULLIGATAWNY (IRE), unplaced, jumped right causing STORM AHEAD, unplaced to be short of room. However after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Following the race, David Allan reported that STORM AHEAD, unplaced, suffered interference at the start.
Race 3 - 2:55pm THE AT THE RACES SKY 415 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) FLYING PURSUIT, drawn 3, anticipated the start and accelerated the gate at the same moment as the race had been started thereby enabling the gelding to break quickly. Being satisfied that it was not caused through a faulty action of the starting stalls, no further action was taken.
Race 4 - 3:30pm THE DOWNLOAD THE AWARD-WINNING AT THE RACES APP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) An enquiry was held to consider the placings in this race after 2 possible instances of interference inside the final furlong. In the first instance it was found that, EYE OF THE STORM (IRE), placed second, ridden by Graham Lee, shifted slightly right giving a small bump to quarters of the winner MIRSAALE, ridden by James Sullivan. In the second instance approaching the line, MIRSAALE, shifted quickly left away from the whip for one hit, giving a slight bump to EYE OF THE STORM (IRE) who was shifted marginally off its intended line. The Stewards considered that the interference had not improved the placing of MIRSAALE and found both incidents to be accidental. The Stewards were further satisfied that EYE OF THE STORM (IRE) appeared to lose very little momentum and was always being held to be beaten a head at the line.
Following the race, Franny Norton reported that DOMINATING (GER), unplaced, stopped quickly. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities. Andrew Mullen reported that BIG THUNDER, unplaced, also stopped quickly. The Veterinary Officer reported a post-race examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 5 - 4:00pm THE M.C.H. HUTCHINSON MEMORIAL HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Permission was given for BRANDON CASTLE and NOBLE GIFT, to go to post early.
Following the race, Callum Shepherd reported that NOBLE GIFT, placed sixth of six, hung right throughout.
Race 6 - 4:35pm THE LADIES DAY 21ST JUNE NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) SALAZAR (IRE) lost its near fore shoe on the way to the start. As Kevin Ryan had indicated at declaration prior to racing that the gelding should not be withdrawn in the event that it shed a plate, SALAZAR (IRE) was allowed to run. View Stewards report Sandown Park, 28 Apr 18 Race 1 - 1:50pm THE BET365 NOVICES' CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) BALLYMOY (IRE) and GRAPEVINE (IRE) wore earplugs during the race.
Approaching the second last flight, GOING GOLD (IRE), unplaced, shifted left-handed at the same time as MONT DES AVALOIRS (FR), placed fourth, edged right-handed and, as a consequence, GRAPEVINE (IRE), unplaced, was left short of room, 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 any horse.
Race 3 - 3:00pm THE bet365 CELEBRATION STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) ALTIOR (IRE) wore earplugs during the race.
Nico de Boinville reported that he had dismounted the winner, ALTIOR (IRE), on the walkway as he was concerned the gelding felt overly tired. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 4 - 3:35pm THE bet365 GOLD CUP HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 3) Prior permission had been granted for the runners for this race to Parade out of racecard order.
An enquiry was held to consider why some of the runners in this race did not Parade, as required in the Conditions of the Race. The Clerk of the Course explained that the initial runners had paraded as required. He added that BIGBADJOHN had been given permission to break the Parade due to its known unruly behaviour, at which point the remainder of the runners followed. Being mindful of the tight timings and the fact that this was the feature race of the afternoon on ITV, Cooper felt it prudent to allow the remainder of the runners to canter to post, rather than parade. His explanation was noted.
BIGBADJOHN (IRE) and RATHLIN ROSE (IRE) wore earplugs which were removed prior to the race.
The performance of BLAKLION, which started favourite and was pulled up, was considered. Nigel Twiston-Davies explained that the gelding was unsuited by the ground which was Good to Soft, Soft in places and would prefer a quicker surface; his explanation was noted. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of BLAKLION during routine testing failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Following the race, James Bowen reported that his saddle slipped on MINELLA DADDY (IRE), which was pulled up. The Veterinary Officer reported that BENBENS (IRE), which finished unplaced and was dismounted on the course, was lame on its right-fore.
Race 5 - 4:05pm THE bet365 SELECT HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that BOITE (IRE), placed fifth, had lost its left-hind shoe.
Race 6 - 4:40pm THE bet365 JOSH GIFFORD NOVICES' HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) Permission was given for MONBEG CHARMER (IRE) to go early to post.
Race 7 - 5:15pm THE bet365 HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) Having reviewed recordings of the false start, the Starters were satisfied that no riders should be reported for contravening the starting procedures. View Stewards report Doncaster, 28 Apr 18 Race 1 - 5:10pm THE BLACK AND VEATCH HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) INTENSE STYLE (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 gelding were deemed fit to race.
The performance of SEA THE WAVES, which finished unplaced, was considered. Emma Owen explained that the gelding was unsuited by the going on this occasion, which was officially described as Soft (Heavy in Places), and would prefer a sounder surface.
Race 2 - 5:45pm THE MOTT MACDONALD BENTLEY EBF MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) Inside the final half furlong, the winner, NO LIPPY (IRE), when running greenly, edged right causing WORLD ORDER (IRE), placed second, to be intimidated off its intended line, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved and that it had not improved the placing of NO LIPPY (IRE).
Race 3 - 6:15pm THE MORGAN SINDALL SWECO MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 4) The Starter reported that DUBSTEP was unruly in the stalls and was withdrawn at 6:18pm. Daniel Loughnane was informed that the gelding could not run until the day after passing a stalls test.
Just inside the final furlong, ROBSDELIGHT (IRE), placed second, hung quickly right causing GIBENO (IRE), placed third, to be carried off its intended line, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved and that it had not improved the placing of ROBSDELIGHT (IRE).
Following the race, James Sullivan reported that ITSUPFORGRABSNOW (IRE), unplaced, ran too free.
Race 5 - 7:15pm THE MORRISON UTILITY SERVICES HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for ICONIC BOY to go early to post.
Race 6 - 7:45pm THE JOHN MEE CONSTRUCTION VAC-EX FILLIES' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for YEAH BABY YEAH (IRE) to go early to post.
Race 7 - 8:15pm THE YORKSHIRE WATER HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for SANDYTOWN (IRE) to go early to post. View Stewards report Wolverhampton, 28 Apr 18 Race 3 - 6:30pm THE FCL GLOBAL FORWARDING MAKING LOGISTICS PERSONAL HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for BERLUSCA (IRE) and ILLUSTRISSIME (USA) to go early to post.
Following the race, Cam Hardie reported that PERCEIVED, placed fifth, hung right-handed throughout and Josephine Gordon reported that BERLUSCA (IRE), unplaced, ran too free.
Race 4 - 7:00pm THE FCL GLOBAL FORWARDING NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for GLENCADAM GLORY to go early to post.
Race 6 - 8:00pm THE FCL GLOBAL FORWARDING MAKING LOGISTICS PERSONAL NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for BERTILATETHANNEVER to be mounted in the Pre-Parade Ring.
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 29, 2018 8:21:20 GMT
Scoop6 Results for 28th April 2018 Win Fund: No Winner - £486,898 rolled over to next time Place Fund: There were 75 correct selections each winning £488.00
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 29, 2018 8:24:02 GMT
Sunday April 29 MEETING GOING Salisbury Heavy Wetherby Soft
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 29, 2018 8:24:36 GMT
GOOD THING
Hadley (6.00 Wetherby)
Only won once from 26 starts but that came at the end of last year (losing streak is only six) and he absolutely hacked up under Ben Curtis, who retains the ride, by five lengths. He remains a fair bit higher in the weights, but has been running consistently in three starts this year – finishing second twice off a mark of 60 at Newcastle and Thirsk. This looks his easiest task for a while, he has a nice draw in stall four and will be staying on strongly over this 5½f trip given he has form over further.
2/1 Hadley 6:00 Wetherby
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 29, 2018 8:25:02 GMT
Lambourn: James Burn
Elysium Dream (4.45 Salisbury, nap)
Richard Hannon has his string in good nick and anticipates improvement this year from this filly, who should be fine on the ground.
4:45 Salisbury Others to follow Salisbury: 2.00 Kadiz, 2.30 Born To Please, 3.05 De Medici, 4.15 World War. Wetherby: 3.50 Deadly Reel.
North: Colin Russell
Feebs (3.15 Wetherby, nap)
Heavy ground winner last season who shaped well on his return to action when second at Southwell. These conditions are ideal, stable going well and fancied to go one better.
4/1 Feebs 3:15 Wetherby Others to follow Salisbury: 2.00 Diviner. Wetherby: 2.10 Air Raid, 2.40 Lady Annalee, 3.50 River Glades, 4.25 Rock N Rolla, 4.55 Foxy Lady, 5.30 Dapper Man, 6.00 Hadley.
West Country: Andrew King
Champagne Champ (4.15 Salisbury, nap)
Has won here in the past on soft ground and conditions should not be a bother. He is expected to make his presence felt again.
5/1 Champagne Champ 4:15 Salisbury Others to follow Salisbury: 4.45 Daddies Girl, 5.20 Sir Roderic.
Newmarket: David Milnes
Sailing Home (2.40 Wetherby, nap)
Michael Bell has his team in good shape and this three-year-old has been showing up well in her work on Racecourse Side. The Queen's filly is well drawn in stall one.
2:40 Wetherby Others to follow Salisbury: 3.05 First Eleven, 3.40 Almoghored, 4.15 Precision, 4.45 Hunni. Wetherby: 2.10 Staplegrove, 3.15 Revived
Racing Post Ratings: Sam Walker
Berkeley Vale (2.30 Salisbury)
Lost his way late last year but slipped to a nice mark, down in grade and handles conditions so chance to bounce back on return to action.
2:30 Salisbury Topspeed: Dave Edwards
Sir Roderic (5.20 Salisbury)
Is on a lengthy losing run but may take advantage of a declining handicap mark over this longer trip.
11/4 Sir Roderic 5:20 Salisbury Longshot: Dave Revers
Mowhoob (2.30 Salisbury)
Brian Barr's eight-year-old Medicean gelding hasn't been in good form recently, but has won on soft ground and has an each-way chance at a decent price.
2:30 Salisbury *There are no tips from Ireland.
The Raceform Interactive nugget
The only other time John Gosden sent a horse to Wetherby was in 2015, and it won a maiden at 6-1 first time out. He has Staplegrove in the 2.10, who will also be making his debut.
2/1 Staplegrove 2:10 Wetherby Members can read the latest exclusive tipping content such as Pricewise and Paul Kealy from 8pm daily on racingpost.com
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 29, 2018 8:25:32 GMT
John Gosden is 33 from 167 for his debutants in three-year-old maidens, a 20 per cent strike-rate.When he sends one to Wetherby that record is one from one, a 100 per cent strike-rate. Staplegrove makes his first start in the 2.10.
At Salisbury John Gosden and Robert Havlin have individual strike-rates of 32 and 26 per cent. When they combine that rises to 47 per cent. They do so with First Eleven, a Frankel half-brother to Kingman, in the 3.05.
At Salisbury Ralph Beckett and Richard Kingscote have strike-rates of 16 and 22 per cent. When they combine that percentage increases to 45. They team up with Mistress Quickly in the 4.15.
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 29, 2018 8:26:17 GMT
Ian Popham, who partnered Annacotty to victory in the Grade 1 Kauto Star Novices' Chase in 2013 and also enjoyed memorable handicap success on the same horse, has called time on his riding career to become an agent - and has immediately set his sights on making new client Harry Skelton champion jockey.
Popham, who partnered more than 100 winners, including a handful at Graded level, had his first rides in the 2006-07 campaign and rode out his claim in 2013.
However, the 28-year-old endured an injury-hit career which at times left him close to quitting the saddle.
That point has come and he will now be booking rides for his colleagues, which include the ambitious Skelton, who finished third in the Stobart-sponsored jockeys' championship that ended at Sandown on Saturday with 131 victories.
"On Friday I relinquished my riding licence so I could take out my jockeys' agent licence, which has come through now," said Popham.
"So as of now I'm a jockeys' agent and have hung the boots up.
"I suppose for me it was injuries. My career was blighted by them a bit. I got injured in January - I broke and dislocated my shoulder - and was off for a long time, so I think it came at the right time. It felt it was time to move on to the next chapter in my life and it's something I'd always thought about.
"Every time I came back I was finding it tougher to get to where I wanted to be. I'm not looking back on my career and thinking, 'What if?' I've enjoyed every bit of it and am proud of what I achieved.
"If things had been different I could have kept going for a bit longer, but you can't do it forever and I think the time is right."
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 29, 2018 8:26:52 GMT
Noel Fehily could be out of action for up to eight weeks after damaging his neck in a fall at Punchestown on Friday.
The rider, who landed a Grade 1 novice hurdle aboard Draconien on the opening day of the festival on Tuesday, suffered the fall from the Oliver Sherwood-trained Got Away in the 2m5f handicap chase won by Magic Of Light.
Dr Adrian McGoldrick, senior medical officer at the IHRB, said on Saturday: "Noel suffered a stable fracture to his C7 and he will be out of action for six to eight weeks."
On Brian Hayes, who was injured when his mount Ask Nile came down in Friday's novice handicap chase won by Kemboy, McGoldrick added: "Brian suffered a collapsed lung and is in a stable condition at Navan General Hospital.
"He is expected to come out of hospital within the next four to five days."
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Post by dennisg on Apr 29, 2018 10:34:08 GMT
in today's sporting life................ Sir Roderic is among the best-backed horses running today and we round up the key punting details ahead of the racing action at Salisbury and Wetherby. Market Movers Sir Roderic is extremely solid in the 5.20 at Salisbury, with a drop in class and the booking of Jim Crowley obviously catching the eye of punters. Richard Hannon's Ginger Nut has been backed ahead of her second public outing at the same track, while Berkley Vale is also popular ahead of the 2.30. At Wetherby's Flat meeting, Mick Easterby's Feebs is into 7/2 from an opening 13/2 in the third race at 3.15, while Coral Caye has been cut to 12s from 20s in the concluding sprint handicap at 6.00. Wetherby Salisbury Trainer Mick Easterby Price Boosts Trader Tip She made a strong racecourse debut 11 days ago in a Newmarket fillies' maiden where she was a close second to Godolphin runner Strings Of Life, beating both Ginger Nut (third) and Cotubanama (fourth), who re-oppose today. We can expect further improvement from the juvenile coming from Richard Hughes' yard so can see no reason why she won’t get the better of her rivals once again.
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Post by dennisg on Apr 29, 2018 10:37:19 GMT
Matt Broclebank is backing an Archie Watson-trained runner to put a poor Newcastle effort behind him at Salisbury on Sunday. Recommended bet: Sporting Life's Daily Nap, April 29 Nap: De Medici (3.05 Salisbury) Next Best: Loving Your Work (2.30 Salisbury) Treble: Rizzle Dizzle (3.15 Wetherby) 1 2 De Medici30 39-7OR: 82 10/3 Form: 130T: Archie WatsonJ: Edward Greatrex Last run Live betting powered by 6 4 Loving Your Work61 78-12OR: 51D 9/2 Form: 5340-56T: K O Cunningham-BrownJ: P J Dobbs Last run Live betting powered by 6 2 Rizzle Dizzle123 39-4OR: 77BF 10/1 Form: 424-T: K R BurkeJ: P McDonald Last run Live betting powered by The drop back to a mile on Newcastle’s Tapeta surface back-fired quite badly for DE MEDICI but he’s fancied to bounce back at Salisbury on Sunday in the Betfred "Supports Jack Berry House" Handicap (3.05). Archie Watson’s charge has an edge in terms of race-fitness over all three of his rivals, who return from their winter breaks, and he should be able to make that count. Unraced at two, the Makfi gelding started making up for lost time straight away with a debut win at Lingfield in February and he arguably improved slightly on that when third to a couple of Godolphin runners in a 10-furlong novice event at the same venue subsequently. If we excuse his last effort, which clearly wasn’t a true running as he just never got any cover out towards the centre of the track, then we could be looking at a well-treated handicap newcomer. One of his main dangers according to the market is a son of Frankel, First Eleven, who has it all to prove now after proving a bit of a disappointment in his maiden season. He’ll appreciate the step up in distance, but may need even further and a bigger field to be seen in his best light. Loving Your Work is an interesting contender returned to turf at his local track in the Betfred “Home Of Goals Galore” Handicap. It’s a 0-60 contest and isn’t going to take much winning, with few horses possessing much scope for improvement, but in this case we have an experienced campaigner who is well-handicapped and handles soft ground. Two of his three career victories have come on Good to Soft going and the last of which, admittedly a little while ago now in June 2016, came from a mark of 64, and he’s now slipped right down to 51. There was promise in his two all-weather outings at Lingfield in February, certainly enough to suggest he’s still capable of winning races this year, and the return to 10 furlongs is an obvious plus. Salisbury is just around half an hour down the road from trainer Ken Cunningham-Brown’s Danebury base and it’s hoped the horse is fully tuned up as he returns from a couple of months off. Karle Burke and P J McDonald are both in good form and they combine with Rizzle Dizzle who looks worth siding with in the Jim Yates Memorial Handicap (3.15) at Wetherby. The daughter of Foxwedge showed a fair level of form on her first couple of starts, improving on a debut fourth at Pontefract in October to find just one too good at Wolverhampton the following month. She let down favourite-backers on her third and final start but was too keen for her own good that day and looks set to win her share of races now sent down the handicap route. Daily Nap record (new competition): +1.50pts
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Post by dennisg on Apr 29, 2018 10:39:09 GMT
Step Back made virtually every yard of the running to run out a wide-margin winner of the bet365 Gold Cup at Sandown. Trained by Mark Bradstock, Step Back had been well supported in the run up to the race was sent off a 7/1 shot in the hands of Jamie Moore. His rider was full of confidence throughout and very few of the 20 runners got into the race, with Step Back and Rock The Kasbah going toe to toe in front. While Present Man and Relentless Dreamer both tried to get into it, the first two had flown and it was Step Back who kept finding over the final two obstacles to come home well clear. Rock The Kasbah kept on for second with Present Man third and Relentless Dreamer fourth, with 6/1 favourite Blaklion never looking like taking a hand in the finish. Moore said: "He's a baby still. He'd only had three runs over fences, I rode him over hurdles and he gave me a nice feel. "Nico (de Boinville) would have been riding him, but he was claimed by Nicky Henderson (for Sugar Baron). "The Bradstocks won the Gold Cup with a novice (Coneygree) - they stay, they jump very well, I had a light weight so I wanted to make the most of it." ITV Racing ✔ @itvracing Gallant Step Back makes most to land the bet365 Gold Cup on just his sixth start under rules @bradstockracing 3:52 PM - Apr 28, 2018 23 See ITV Racing's other Tweets Twitter Ads info and privacy Assistant trainer Sara Bradstock said: "We knew he was in really good nick, but he has terrible problems with his muscle enzymes. The summer helps him, as he can be turned out all the time. "I just knew he was in great form, but I was just a bit worried about the ground. "He is the most lovely horse and he just jumps and gallops forever. His owner wants to be at the big meetings and he is another horse we have purchased reasonably that has done that job. "We can prove again and again that we can do it if we are given the horses, but we've got 20 horses and five or six of them are young, so we have very little to run. Coneygree is going to have one more go next year. His engine is probably a bit too big for his chassis. "This horse will be aimed at the National next year. I'm afraid the handicapper might murder us for that. He was off 10st, which was very nice for him. Usually the way this race has gone you wouldn't get 10st for a 135-rated horse, so we have to hope the handicapper is not too mean. "I think more likely he will go to the Becher (over Ladbrokes Trophy) to have a practice to see if he likes them (National fences). He might be too good a jumper, as he might be too careful over them. "He will have a little break now and we've planned for this for a long time, so he will have a couple of weeks in the field. I don't see any reason why not (have another run in the summer), as we might give him a holiday in the middle of the winter. "It is lovely as Sandown have put a race on in dad's (Lord Oaksey) memory which I'm very grateful for, dad loved this race. He wouldn't have liked the way he did it, as he liked them flying from the back, but we won't tell him that!"
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Post by dennisg on Apr 29, 2018 10:40:47 GMT
Queen Mother Champion Chase hero Altior extended his unbeaten record over fences to nine with victory in the bet365 Celebration Chase at Sandown Park. Nicky Henderson's stable star was sent off the 2/11 favourite for the two-mile Grade One and while Nico de Boinville had to give him a slap of the whip after the last, he found plenty up the Sandown hill to win with ease. San Benedeto, a 33/1 shot, finished second with God's Own third, as Altior followed up his Cheltenham Festival success. De Boinville told ITV Racing: "He was pretty workmanlike, I have to say. I think Cheltenham left its mark. We have come here, it's soft ground now, the rain's got in a bit and I think he found it hard enough work. "This is the mark of great champions, they can pull it out of the bag when they are up against the ropes. All credit to him as he retains his unbeaten record over fences." Asked about the possibility of stepping up in trip next term, De Boinville feels it would not be the best decision. He added: "Against Might Bite? I don't see the point in stepping up to three miles when you've got an outstanding Champion Chaser." Sporting Life ✔ @sportinglife 💪 Just the 14 wins in a row for Altior... … 3:19 PM - Apr 28, 2018 4 See Sporting Life's other Tweets Twitter Ads info and privacy Henderson said: "It's been a very difficult season, to be fair. Just to go back, we had to push a bit to get the run in the Game Spirit and that looked good. "He probably just felt that a bit and there was probably still a bit of Cheltenham on him, I think. He is good enough and because he is so classy he can get away with it. "In that ground he was just tired and they were going a good gallop. He is just very good. It doesn't bother him. He is just as good as there is. "He is not exhausted by a million miles, but he was just being kind to the horse, to be fair. He quickened up again as soon as he said 'go'. "I think he is racing in a more relaxed mode this year. What I would have liked to have done is gone to Aintree and tried him over two and a half (miles). He really wasn't back in time for that and you can see why he has only got back in time for this. "He can go and have a good summer. It's been a rush of a season to get him anywhere. "Where do you go, that is the problem. He is sure to start in the Tingle Creek. He deserves the one he didn't win this year. "To be fair, I think the horse has come back quite well."
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 29, 2018 17:11:47 GMT
Salisbury, 29 Apr 18 Race 1 - 2:00pm THE BETFRED MOBILE FILLIES' CONDITIONS STAKES (CLASS 3) (PLUS 10 RACE) Following the race the representative of Dean Ivory reported that PENNIESFROMHEAVEN (IRE), unplaced, was unsuited by the heavy ground and would prefer a faster surface.
Race 2 - 2:30pm THE BETFRED "HOME OF GOALS GALORE" HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for BERKELEY VALE to go early to post.
The Starter reported that SLIPALONGTREVASKIS was unruly, broke out of the stalls and was withdrawn. John Jenkins was informed that the gelding could not run until the day after passing a stalls test.
Following the race Hollie Doyle reported that SPIKE'S PRINCESS (IRE), placed sixth, hung left-handed on the first bend and stopped quickly.
Race 3 - 3:05pm THE BETFRED 'SUPPORTS JACK BERRY HOUSE' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Two furlongs out DE MEDICI (IRE), placed third, ridden by Edward Greatrex, shifted marginally left-handed at the same time as NEBUCHADNEZZAR (FR), placed fourth, ridden by Tom Marquand made his run up the rail, causing FIRST ELEVEN, placed second, ridden by Robert Havlin, to have to take a check, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Race 4 - 3:40pm THE BETFRED 'TREBLE ODDS ON LUCKY 15'S' BRITISH EBF MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) Permission was given for FLINTROCK (GER) to wear a hood in the parade ring only.
Following the race Silvestre De Sousa reported that JETHOU (IRE), unplaced, was never travelling.
Race 5 - 4:15pm THE BETFRED 'CITY BOWL' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Permission was given for MEDRANO to wear a hood in the parade ring only.
An enquiry was held to consider interference on the first bend where WORLD WAR (IRE), placed sixth, ridden by Edward Greatrex, shifted marginally left-handed, moving CHAMPAGNE CHAMP, placed fourth, ridden by John Egan, on to MISTRESS QUICKLY (IRE), placed fifth, ridden by Richard Kingscote. The interference was found to be accidental as WORLD WAR (IRE) shifted slightly left before being quickly corrected.
Following the race the representative of Sir Michael Stoute reported that PRECISION, unplaced, was unsuited by the heavy ground and would prefer a faster surface. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding, during routine testing, found it to have lost its right fore shoe.
Race 7 - 5:20pm THE BETFRED TV HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Following the race Liam Keniry reported that ENMESHING, placed seventh, stopped quickly. View Stewards report Wetherby, 29 Apr 18 Race 1 - 2:10pm THE SUNDAY CAR BOOT FAIR EVERY WEEK NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) The Starter reported that ZIARAH (IRE) refused to enter stalls. James Tate was informed that the filly could not run until the day after passing a stalls test.
Following the race, Cam Hardie reported that RED SEEKER, unplaced, hung right in the early stages.
Race 2 - 2:40pm THE BET AT racinguk.com FILLIES' NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for SAILING HOME to wear a hood in the Parade Ring.
Approximately 1½ furlongs out, the winner, AWARD WINNING (IRE), edged left taking LADY ANNALEE (IRE), placed third, onto the heels of SAILING HOME, placed second, which caused LADY ANNALEE (IRE) to be checked, 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 AWARD WINNING (IRE).
Following the race, Kevin Stott reported that BUXLOW BELLE (FR), unplaced, hung right throughout.
Race 5 - 4:25pm THE DALE GIBSON 50TH BIRTHDAY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for EXCHEQUER (IRE) to be mounted in the chute and to go early to post.
The winner, LUIS VAZ DE TORRES (IRE), appeared to show an improvement in form compared with its previous run at Musselburgh on 31 March 2018, where the gelding finished eighth of ten, beaten 20¾ lengths. It was noted that the representative of Richard Fahey could offer no explanation for LUIS VAZ DE TORRES (IRE)’s improved form. The gelding was routine tested.
Race 6 - 4:55pm THE ROYAL PIGEON RACING ASSOCIATION HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Approaching the end of the back straight, ROCK ON BERTIE (IRE), unplaced, edged right when running free, causing PLANSINA, placed fourth, to be checked off heels, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that ROCKESBURY, placed sixth, lost its left hind shoe.
Race 8 - 6:00pm THE RACING AGAIN ON SATURDAY 5TH MAY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV II) Permission was given for YORKSHIRE ROVER and LADY JOANNA VASSA (IRE) to go early to post.
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 29, 2018 17:13:25 GMT
Jamie Moore may have won the bet365 Gold Cup on Step Back but the mood at his father Gary's yard in West Sussex was subdued on Sunday after the loss of Ar Mad.
The stable's crack two-mile chaser suffered a fatal injury at Sandown on Saturday in the race before the Gold Cup, falling at the eighth fence in the Celebration Chase won by Altior and leaving Moore's brother Josh with another shoulder injury.
Ar Mad won five races for owner Ashley Head and the Moores, four of them in his highly successful novice chase season in 2015-16, including the Grade 1 Henry VIII Novices' Chase at Sandown – in which he beat Bristol De Mai by ten lengths – and a Grade 2 at Kempton.
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 29, 2018 17:13:59 GMT
A Coral telebet punter had more reason than most to celebrate the final day of the jumps season at Sandown on Saturday when he won nearly £850,000 after backing the first six winners.
The man, a regular Coral customer who wishes to remain anonymous, placed a £30 Heinz and Silverhow's victory completed a remarkable afternoon, taking his total payout to £847,999 and making him the biggest winner of a fixed-odds racing bet in Coral’s history.
The firm's David Stevens said: “Ballymoy’s victory in the opening race kicked off a remarkable afternoon for this customer, and while Top Notch, Altior and Call Me Lord were all prominent in the betting for their respective races, Step Back in the feature [bet365 Gold Cup] and Silverhow in the sixth and final race were the standout selections that really made this bet the spectacular success it became.
“Massive congratulations to this punter, who by taking early prices on his selections maximised his return. The end result of the six winners was the biggest payout on a fixed-odds racing bet in Coral’s history."
The previous biggest payout by Coral to a racing customer was £823,000, in April 2017.
£30 Heinz selections, at odds taken
Ballymoy 15-2, Sandown 1.50
Top Notch 5-4, Sandown 2.25
Altior 2-9, Sandown 3.00
Step Back 8-1, Sandown 3.35
Call Me Lord 7-4, Sandown 4.05
Silverhow 9-1, Sandown 4.40
Total stake £1,710
Total payout £847,999
(A Heinz is a six-selection wager consisting of 57 bets: 15 doubles, 20 trebles, 15 fourfolds, 6 fivefolds and a 1 sixfold accumulator)
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 30, 2018 8:31:13 GMT
Monday: going, weather & non-runners Kilbeggan GOING: SOFT WEATHER: Mostly sunny Salisbury GOING: HEAVY (Soft in places) (7f race abandoned) WEATHER: Showers STALLS: 1m4f - Stands' side; 1m2f - Inside; Remainder - Far Side NON RUNNERS: 2:00 Temple Of Wonder (5) 2:30 Pride Of Angels (5) 3:05 Johni Boxit (4) 3:40 Flight Of Fantasy (3) 4:15 Pollyissimo (2)Rose Of Shiraz (5) 4:45 Diamond Reflection (4) 5:15 Amadeus Rox (9) Southwell (AW) GOING: FIBRESAND: STANDARD WEATHER: Showers STALLS: 5f - Centre; Remainder - Inside Thirsk GOING: GOOD TO SOFT (Good in places; GoingStick 7.5) WEATHER: Cloudy STALLS: Straight course - Centre; 1m4f - Stands' Side; Remainder - Inside Windsor GOING: GOOD (Good to soft in places; GoingStick 6.5) (Rail movements; R4, 5, 6 & 7 +20y) WEATHER: Rain STALLS: 1m - Inside; Remainder - Centre NON RUNNERS: 5:10 Achianna (10) Wolverhampton (AW) GOING: TAPETA: STANDARD WEATHER: Cloudy STALLS: 7f - Outside; Remainder - Inside NON RUNNERS: 3:15 Cirrus Minor (5)
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 30, 2018 8:31:55 GMT
BANKER
Rickyroadboy (1.50 Thirsk)
Mark Walford's three-year-old didn't show much in four runs in novice company to kickstart his career but cashed in off a mark of just 51 on handicap debut when readily accounting for nine rivals. He was 2lb wrong at the weights that day but, after breaking well, never saw another rival and dotted up by four lengths on soft ground. He was turned out again quickly five days ago when third at Catterick, but he's perhaps better over this six furlong trip and met trouble in running on multiple occasions. He's another 4lb higher here, but it doesn't look a tough race and I'd be surprised if he didn't prove too good.
9/4 Rickyroadboy 1:50 Thirsk GOOD THING
Sky Eagle (4.55 Wolverhampton)
With just five starts to his name, Sky Eagle could be just about anything over staying trips and he looked a horse to keep on your side when scoring at Kempton when last seen in November. The all-weather seemed to be the catalyst to better performances from Ed Walker's son of Lope De Vega and he's probably unfortunate to not be 2-2 on the surface. However, he won nicely when last seen and finds himself just 4lb higher. The subsequent break would have done him the world of good and the booking of Andrea Atzeni is noteworthy.
9/4 Sky Eagle 4:55 Wolverhampton (AW) EYECATCHER
Litigation (7.50 Southwell)
Four-year-old Albizzia is likely to be well found in the market but has to give a stone or more to her rivals and, on her first start on the Fibresand, I'm happy to take her on. James Tate's Litigation won really well on her debut here last month, beating the useful Silchester by a neck with the first two miles clear of their opponents and she can follow up under Luke Morris. Carrying just 8st 8lb, the daughter of Foxwedge should be open to improvement and although the step up in trip isn't necessarily a huge plus on her pedigree, she should stay well enough to score.
9/4 Litigation 7:50 Southwell (AW) Let our experts point you in the direction of the winners with invaluable punting pointers delivered directly to your inbox. Sign up here to get our free newsletter every week
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 30, 2018 8:32:37 GMT
Lambourn: James Burn
Definition (6.40 Windsor, nap)
Posted two respectable efforts on the all-weather this spring and should be up to winning at this level with ease in the ground set to be in his favour.
11/4 Definition 6:40 Windsor Others to follow Salisbury: 2.30 Jashma, 3.05 Nautica, 4.15 Seasearch. Southwell: 6.20 Convinced, 7.50 Mercer's Troop. Thirsk: 3.30 Tamkeen, 4.35 Dream Catching. Windsor: 7.10 Past Master, 7.40 Petitioner. Wolverhampton: 3.15 Ortiz, 4.55 Sky Eagle.
North: Colin Russell
Me Before You (1.50 Thirsk, nap)
Form tailed off last season but ran well enough on first two starts to suggest she has a chance of striking from a mark of 61 on handicap debut.
7/1 Me Before You 1:50 Thirsk Others to follow Southwell: 5.20 Wilde Oscar, 5.50 Dancing On A Dream, 6.20 Zarjaz, 6.50 Fieldsman, 7.20 Da Capo Dandy. Thirsk: 2.20 Redrosezorro, 2.55 Carlovian, 3.30 Valdolobo, 4.05 Dark Defender, 4.35 Rotherhithe, 5.05 Barbara Villiers, 5.35 Richard Strauss. Windsor: 5.40 Blown By Wind. Wolverhampton: 2.10 Dance On The Day, 2.40 Pepys, 3.15 Zahraa, 3.50 Billy Bond, 4.55 Beach Break, 5.25 Allnite.
West Country: Andrew King
Master Grey (4.15 Salisbury, nap)
Did not get the best of runs last time on his seasonal comeback but better is expected back on turf.
2/1 Master Grey 4:15 Salisbury Others to follow Salisbury: 2.00 Whataguy, 2.30 Glory Of Paris, 3.05 Red Miracle. Windsor: 5.10 Achianna, 6.40 Shall We Go Now, 7.10 Sir Plato, 7.40 Hawridge Flyer.
Newmarket: David Milnes
Mootasadir (4.25 Wolverhampton, nap)
Came from off the pace to collar the useful Commander Han on his debut at Chelmsford last month and is expected to step up on that after some smart work on the Limekilns.
8/13 Mootasadir 4:25 Wolverhampton (AW) Others to follow Wolverhampton: 2.10 Perfection, 2.40 Ubla, 3.15 Tivoli, 5.25 Expediate. Southwell: 5.50 Lady Katy, 6.20 Battle Lines, 7.50 Litigation, 8.20 Max Liebermann. Windsor: 6.10 Dragstone Rock, 6.40 Imaginative, 7.10 Flood Defence, 7.40 Excellent Result, 8.10 Valyrian.
Racing Post Ratings: Simon Turner
Seasearch (4.15 Salisbury)
Progressive at a low level on the all-weather this year and appears fairly treated on latest good run. Expected stamina test likely to suit.
10/11 Seasearch 4:15 Salisbury Topspeed: Dave Edwards
Tamkeen (3.30 Thirsk)
Posted an improved speed figure on each of his three promising starts last season and can make a winning reappearance.
3/1 Tamkeen 3:30 Thirsk Longshot: Dave Revers
Dream Farr (2.30 Salisbury)
Has run better than form has suggested on the all-weather, drops to a career-low mark and should be more at home on this soft surface.
10/1 Dream Farr 2:30 Salisbury Ireland: Tony O'Hehir
Gangster (7.00 Kilbeggan)
Placed on all four starts over fences, the eight-year-old made an encouraging return from a year’s absence when fourth over hurdles at Leopardstown.
11/8 Gangster 7:00 Kilbeggan The Raceform Interactive nugget
Cincuenta Pasos has won on all his three previous visits to Salisbury, the most recent of which was in June 2015. The Joseph Tuite-trained chestnut is also taking a big drop in grade as he tackles a 0-75 handicap over 6f at 2.30.
22/1 Cincuenta Pasos 2:30 Salisbury
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 30, 2018 8:33:16 GMT
Gerald Mosse is the top course jockey at Windsor with three winners from five rides, a 60 per cent strike-rate. The Frenchman goes to the track this evening for two rides, Definition in the 6.40 and Ghalia Al Thumama in the 8.10.
Donal McInerney is the top course jockey at Kilbeggan with three wins from seven rides, a 43 per cent strike-rate. He travels to the Westmeath track for two mounts, Thosedaysaregone in the 5.00 and Waterville Dancer in the 5.30.
Les Eyre’s stable is running at an 11 per cent strike-rate. When his runners sport first time headgear that rises to 40 per cent, with two wins from five runners. Ronnie The Rooster wears a first time hood in the 2.40 at Wolverhampton.
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 30, 2018 8:34:29 GMT
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 30, 2018 8:34:53 GMT
WOLVERHAMPTON
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
2.10 Rasima
2.40 Pepys
3.15 Tivoli
3.50 Windsorlot
4.25 Mootasadir
4.55 Dream Magic
5.25 Chloellie
NEWMARKET – 2.10 Rasima (nap)
GIMCRACK
2.10 Dance On The Day
2.40 Ronnie The Rooster
3.15 Ortiz
3.50 Noneedtotellme
4.25 Laughing Stranger
4.55 Dream Magic
5.25 Dyson’s Girl
SALISBURY
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
2.00 Arcadian Rocks
2.30 Glory of Paris
3.05 Miniature Daffodil
3.40 Lady Bergamot
4.15 Seasearch
4.45 Ochos Rios
5.15 Ocean Gale
GIMCRACK
2.00 Whataguy
2.30 Pride Of Angels
3.05 Nautica
3.40 Pretty Jewel (nap)
4.15 Master Grey
4.45 Beyeh
5.15 Heron
THIRSK
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
1.50 Rickyroadboy
2.20 Redrosezorro (nb)
2.55 Supreme Power
3.30 Tamkeen
4.05 Dark Defender
4.35 Rotherhithe
5.05 Lord Caprio
5.35 Richard Strauss
NORTHERNER - 4.35 Rotherhithe (nap); 5.05 Odds On Oli (nb)
GIMCRACK
1.50 Mecca’s Spirit
2.20 Space War
2.55 Supreme Power
3.30 Tamkeen
4.05 Muscika (nb)
4.35 Ad Valorem Queen
5.05 Ad Libitum
5.35 Four Kingdoms
WINDSOR
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
5.10 Brockey Rise
5.40 Blown By Wind
6.10 Dragstone Rock (nap)
6.40 Aspetar
7.10 Past Master
7.40 Petitioner
8.10 Caiya
GIMCRACK
5.10 Quick Breath
5.40 Emaraaty Ana
6.10 Roundabout Magic
6.40 Imaginative
7.10 Argus
7.40 Petitioner
8.10 Gift Of Raaj
SOUTHWELL
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
5.20 Mimram
5.50 Mr Buttons
6.20 Raaqyah
6.50 Red Touch
7.20 Da Capo Dandy
7.50 Litigation
8.20 Sleep Easy
NEWMARKET – 6.20 Raaqyah (nb)
GIMCRACK
5.20 Mimram
5.50 Dancing On A Dream
6.20 Battle Lines
6.50 Red Touch
7.20 Dream Ally
7.50 Mercer’s Troop
8.20 Stuccodor
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Post by dennisg on Apr 30, 2018 11:48:38 GMT
in today's sporting life................... Keith Hamer reckons Doncaster winner Pretty Jewel will take all the beating again at Salisbury - he has a selection for every race on Monday. Pretty Jewel will take some stopping when she bids for a second Salisbury success in the Peter Symonds Catering Fillies' Handicap. The five-year-old mare registered her very first career victory when scoring over a mile at this venue last July for trainer Kevin Frost. She joined Ian Williams during the off-season and made a successful debut for her new trainer on her seasonal reappearance at Doncaster last month, proving herself over the mile and a half she faces on Monday. There was not much wrong with her third-placed finish at Windsor last week and with three of her five rivals running for the first time this year, Pretty Jewel can make the most of her match fitness to strike again. Pride Of Angels can defy a 7lb rise in the weights by following up a win at Lingfield two weeks ago in the CPA Scaffolding Salisbury Handicap. Gary Moore's five-year-old justified favouritism for her second career victory after also being sent off the market leader when placed in her two races in between. She must have every chance of adding to her tally if handling the testing terrain on her return to the grass. Muscika is fancied to make a triumphant return to the scene of his first success when he lines up for the Racing UK HD On Sky 432 Handicap at Thirsk. The David O'Meara-trained gelding got off the mark in the six-furlong maiden on this card 12 months ago and added to that tally at Ayr in July, as well as running well in defeat on most other occasions. As Muscika won first time out last term, it is reasonable to assume he can do so again. Ad Valorem Queen belied her odds of 66/1 when a promising fourth on her debut at Kempton and William Knight's filly would only have to show normal improvement to strike in the 'Irish Day At thirskraces Saturday 19th May Maiden Auction Stakes. Argus is taken to defy top-weight in the Phil Rendell's Forty-Twelfth Birthday Handicap at Windsor. Alex Dunn's charge is a course and distance winner and returns to the track in fine fettle, having claimed his fifth and sixth career wins since the turn of the year. The son of Rip Van Winkle performed well enough when third at Kempton on his most recent outing to suggest he is capable of winning more races from his current mark. Dream Magic can register his third course win by taking the Wolverhampton Wanderers Premier League Congratulations Handicap at the Dunstall Park track. Mark Loughnane's four-year-old has also been placed there in his last two starts and still looks on a winnable rating. Mick Appleby's Red Touch looks the best bet at Southwell in the Horse Racing Free Bets At freebetting.co.uk Handicap. Sporting Life tips KILBEGGAN: 5.00 Hugo 'N Taz, 5.30 Crezic, 6.00 Babanango, 6.30 Fourina, 7.00 Gangster, 7.30 Bold Sky, 8.00 Stay Humble. SALISBURY: 2.00 Whataguy, 2.30 Pride Of Angels, 3.05 Nautica, 3.40 PRETTY JEWEL (NAP), 4.15 Master Grey, 4.45 Beyeh, 5.15 Heron. SOUTHWELL: 5.20 Mimram, 5.50 Dancing On A Dream, 6.20 Battle Lines, 6.50 Red Touch, 7.20 Dream Ally, 7.50 Mercer's Troop, 8.20 Stuccodor. THIRSK: 1.50 Mecca's Spirit, 2.20 Space War, 2.55 Supreme Power, 3.30 Tamkeen, 4.05 Muscika, 4.35 Ad Valorem Queen, 5.05 Amity Island, 5.35 Four Kingdoms. WINDSOR: 5.10 Quick Breath, 5.40 Emaraaty Ana, 6.10 Roundabout Magic, 6.40 Imaginative, 7.10 Argus, 7.40 Petitioner, 8.10 Gift Of Raaj. WOLVERHAMPTON: 2.10 Dance On The Day, 2.40 Ronnie The Rooster, 3.15 Ortiz, 3.50 Noneedtotellme, 4.25 Laughing Stranger, 4.55 Dream Magic, 5.25 Dyson's Girl. DOUBLE: Pretty Jewel and Muscika.
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Post by dennisg on Apr 30, 2018 11:50:50 GMT
Shovel It On is among the best-backed horses today at Windsor and we round up the essential punting pointers including Sky Bet Price Boosts. Market Movers It's pretty testing going up and down the land today but punters clearly expect Crindle Carr to handle the heavy going at Salisbury with John Flint's four-year-old backed to get off the mark at the 14th time of asking in the mile and three-quarter handicap at 4.45. Bacacarat is a solid favourite at Thirsk for Andrew Balding on the back of a pleasing Newmarket spin, while Shovel It On is 13/8 from 5/2 in the 5.10 at Windsor. Thirsk Salisbury Wolverhampton Windsor Southwell 6.20 – Battle Lines 5/2 from 7/2 Price Boost Trader Tip Encountered traffic problems last time which put paid to his chances and redemption could well arrive today. Paul Midgley’s three-year-old was very well backed on what was his stable debut and although the money went astray there was certainly more than enough promise to suggest that he is capable of better than his current mark. He's worth another chance.
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Post by dennisg on Apr 30, 2018 11:52:45 GMT
Sky Sports Racing is to launch and Chester and Bangor have signed up to appear on the new channel. It will replace ‘At The Races’ and be available to every Sky TV customer in the UK and Ireland at no extra cost. It will be available in HD for the first time and produced from Sky’s studios in West London, bringing live racing from over 650 UK fixtures as well as high quality exclusive international race meetings. Ahead of the launch next year a ten-year deal with Chester Race Company has been signed to bring live racing from Chester and Bangor-on-Dee to Sky Sports Racing from March 2019. Managing Director of Sky Sports Barney Francis said: “We’ve seen a great reaction from our customers to launching dedicated sports channels and this takes us to another level. Horse racing is a massive sport that Sky has been involved in for two decades, now we will have a channel to give our customers more of what they love every day. Adding Chester and Bangor-on-Dee is fantastic news and we look forward to making Sky Sports Racing a new home for racing fans.” Chief Executive of Chester Race Company Richard Thomas said: “We’re delighted to announce this new deal and long-term partnership. We believe it secures a positive and exciting future for Chester and Bangor-on-Dee Racecourses and fits squarely with our values and ambitions. We know Sky Sports will move the dial in the way our racing is covered but more than that we are excited by the prospect of how we can communicate and promote racing and the Chester brand further. "We see real value in what the partnership can bring across TV, digital and social media, for us and for our sponsor partners. There is a lot of crossover between our core audiences and an opportunity to extend our reach more broadly via the Sky family of channels including Sky Sports News. We will be working very closely with the teams at Sky Sports and ATR in what will be a genuinely collaborative relationship.” Chief Executive of At The Races Matthew Imi said: “We very much look forward to working with Richard and his excellent teams at Chester and Bangor-on-Dee. The Boodles May Festival at Chester is a true highlight of the UK racing calendar and both tracks are very well supported and respected within the industry as well as being truly progressive in their outlook. "Also, there is no better home for our new channel production facility than Sky Sports’ studios which are the best in the business and we believe Sky Sports Racing is set to be a game changer for racing. Later this year we look forward to presenting our plans in more detail to the major constituents in our sport and racing fans more generally.” Sky Sports Racing, the eleventh dedicated sports channel, will be available on TV and on mobile through Sky GO for the first time, allowing customers to watch the channel in ways that suit them. It joins the dedicated sports channels that were launched last summer, Sky Sports Premier League, Sky Sports Football, Sky Sports F1®, Sky Sports Golf and Sky Sports Cricket, alongside Action and Arena, Main Event, Sky Sports News and Sky Sports Mix.
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Post by dennisg on Apr 30, 2018 11:54:27 GMT
Irish raider Torcedor is one of six runners in the Longines Sagaro Stakes at Ascot on Wednesday. Jessica Harrington's charge claimed the scalp of Order Of St George in the Vintage Crop Stakes at Navan last spring and chased home the same horse in both the Irish St Leger and Long Distance Cup later in the season. He trailed home last of 16 runners on his first start of 2018 in the Dubai Gold Cup at Meydan, but sets the standard in this two-mile Group Three on his previous form. David Elsworth's Doncaster Cup hero Desert Skyline makes his seasonal reappearance, but must concede weight all round. Peter Niven's stable star Clever Cookie, the Andrew Balding-trained Montaly, Brian Meehan's Raheen House and Time To Study from Mark Johnston's yard complete the line-up. Group Three honours are also up for grabs in the Merriebelle Stable Pavilion Stakes. Eight three-year-olds have been declared for this six-furlong heat including James Tate's consistent colt Invincible Army, Charlie Appleby's Sound And Silence and Abel Handy, an interesting northern challenger for Declan Carroll. Victory Bond, winner of the Easter Classic at Lingfield on Good Friday, is sent back on the grass by William Haggas in the Listed Celebrating The Commonwealth Paradise Stakes. The five-year-old's seven rivals include Denis Coakley's Hors De Combat and Century Dream, trained by Simon Crisford. Aidan O'Brien intriguingly sends one horse across the Irish Sea from Ballydoyle, with The Irish Rover declared to face just three opponents in the opening Sodexo Conditions Stakes.
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Post by dennisg on Apr 30, 2018 11:57:47 GMT
Check out our latest update with eyecatchers from Epsom, Beverley and Leicester over the past week. Grant Copson of TFF Publications has selected his eyecatchers from the last week and you can add them to your My Stable by clicking on the horse’s name below. Shamshon – 2nd 2.10 Epsom, Wednesday Newmarket trainer Stuart Williams looks like he’s got a well handicapped horse on his hands in Shamshon. The son of Invincible Spirit has now shaped well on his last two starts after a number of lesser efforts and his run at Epsom was a big step in the right direction. Sporting a first-time tongue tie and visor combination, the gelding was held up in the rear before he was asked by Edward Greatrex to make a move forward. Shamshon responded well to pressure in the final furlong and was just unable to get to the winner, Bahamian Sunrise, by a head. A winner less than a year ago at Newmarket (5f, good) off a mark of 87 (his highest winning mark is 92 when successful over 5f at Ascot on soft terrain), it is predicted that a return to a stiff 5f will allow him to take advantage of his slipping handicap mark (78). Click here for the full result and free video replay Signora Cabello – 4th 2.00 Beverley, Thursday The first of a pair of juveniles to catch the eye and this John Quinn-trained filly showed her inexperience when she was slowly away from the stalls under Jason Hart. However, the daughter of Camacho – a half-sister to six Flat winners – travelled well throughout the contest, before staying on best of all inside the closing stages. Beaten under two lengths at the line, Signora Cabello looks certain to put her debut experience to good use and get her head in front next time out. Click here for the full result and free video replay Barend Boy – 2nd 2.15 Leicester, Saturday I was lucky enough to be at my local track, Leicester, on Saturday and I think the 5f novice stakes will turn out to be a decent contest. The winner Marie's Diamond was visually impressive, both in the preliminaries and on the track, where it's possible that his stamina-laden pedigree helped him make a winning debut on what was pretty testing ground. With that in mind, the eyecatcher was very much the runner-up Barend Boy, trained by Hugo Palmer, who himself was looking for a hat-trick of wins in this race after Hyperfocus (2016) and Never Back Down (2017) had landed back-to-back victories for the Newmarket handler. Sent off as the 9/4 favourite on his debut, Barend Boy's start wasn’t ideal as he was hampered and was soon pushed along by James Doyle at the rear of the field. Though, the manner in which he knuckled down at the business end of the race was taking and he stayed on best of all finish a 1 1/4 length second, with the more experienced Awake In Asia 3 1/2 lengths back in third. This was a pleasing start to his career and it's not hard to envisage him going one better. Click here for the full result and free video replay Lahore – 6th 2.45 Leicester, Saturday This Elusive Quality colt was making his first start for the Clive Cox on Saturday after switching from Roger Varian and given that he holds Group One entries (Lockinge and Queen Anne), his sixth placed finish behind the progressive Emmaus was a touch disappointing. However, I couldn't help but be taken with the manner in which he travelled through the race, and after looking like he just got tired inside the final furlong, he's worth another chance on his next start. In addition, he also raced in the centre of the track, which would have inconvenienced him given that the best of the ground was on the stand side rail. Finally, there is also an argument that Lahore could be more effective in a strongly run 6f, where off a mark of 99 there will be plenty of options in handicaps as well as pattern races. Click here for the full result and free video replay It's been a smashing start to the season for Following The Flat Annual 2018 and exclusive to Sporting Life readers, you can get 20% off... TFF Publications are back for a second year with their Flat publication, Following The Flat, and it has once again made a profitable start to the season. Winners include Group Two scorer Addeybb and impressive maiden winner Young Rascal, who both look like horses that are well worth keeping on side for the remainder of the season. The former looks like he’s earned a crack at the Group One Lockinge Stakes now. You can get in on the action by ordering your copy of the paperback book for £9.99 here, where if you enter the offer code sportinglife20 then you can get 20% off the RRP. View image on Twitter View image on Twitter TFF Publications @tffpublications With Punchestown over for another year, why not try our Following The Flat book to keep you in the winners and be in with a chance to win FREE tickets to the July Cup! www.thefinalflightpublications.co.uk @grantcopson1992 will have his weekly eyecatchers blog on @sportinglife too! 9:00 AM - Apr 29, 2018 5 15 people are talking about this
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 30, 2018 18:50:11 GMT
Ayr, 30 Apr 18 Nothing to report View Stewards report Southwell, 30 Apr 18 Race 1 - 5:20pm THE FREE BETTING AT freebetting.co.uk HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for ELLIOT THE DRAGON (IRE) and WYNFAUL THE WIZARD (USA) to go early to post.
Clifford Lee, who was declared to ride BROUGH LANE LASS (IRE), failed to arrive in time to weigh out having not left sufficient time to travel from Wolverhampton. Karl Burke, his employer, was fined £140 as he was responsible for the riding arrangements for his apprentice jockey. Tom Eaves was substituted.
The Stewards noted that MIMRAM, trained by Dean Ivory, ran without its declared tongue strap as it came off on the way to the start. The trainer’s representative subsequently reported that this did not affect the filly’s performance.
The apparent improvement in form of the winner, FEEL THE WRATH (IRE), which had never previously been placed, was considered. Ivan Furtado was interviewed. His comments that the gelding had come on for its previous run, which was its first run for the yard, and appreciated the drop in trip to 7 furlongs from 1 mile, were noted. FEEL THE WRATH (IRE) was routine tested.
Following the race, Ben Sanderson reported that WYNFAUL THE WIZARD (USA), unplaced, was never travelling and Jack Garritty reported that WILDE OSCAR (IRE), placed third, was slowly away.
Race 2 - 5:50pm THE BRITISH EBF COMPARE FREE BETS AT freebetting.co.uk NOVICE MEDIAN AUCTION STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) Following the race, Jack Duern reported that SANDY HEARTBEAT, unplaced, reared leaving the stalls and was slowly away as a result.
Race 3 - 6:20pm THE COMPARE BOOKIES AT freebetting.co.uk NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) Following the race, Jack Mitchell reported that RAAQYAH (USA), placed fourth, jumped awkwardly from the stalls.
Race 4 - 6:50pm THE HORSE RACING FREE BETS AT freebetting.co.uk HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for PORT LAIRGE to go early to post.
The winner, TREATY OF ROME (USA), appeared to show an improvement in form compared with its previous run at Southwell on 27 March 2018, where the gelding finished sixth of eight, beaten 12 lengths. Derek Shaw explained that TREATY OF ROME (USA) appreciated the step up in trip to 1 mile from 7 furlongs and benefitted from a drop in grade. The gelding was routine tested.
Race 5 - 7:20pm THE BLOOMFIELDS HORSE BOXES HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) COISTE BODHAR (IRE), drawn 1, anticipated the start and accelerated the gate at the same moment as the race had been started, thereby enabling the gelding to break quickly. Being satisfied that it was not caused through a faulty action of the starting stalls, no further action was taken. View Stewards report Windsor, 30 Apr 18 Race 1 - 5:10pm THE SOLARIO RACING PERSONAL RACEHORSE SYNDICATION HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for LLAMREI to go early to post.
The apparent improvement in form of the winner, QUICK BREATH, which had never previously been placed, was considered. Jonathon Portman was interviewed. His comments that the gelding benefitted from maturing over the winter and also appreciated today’s going of Good, Good to Soft in places were noted and the gelding was routine tested.
Following the race, Adam Kirby reported that SHOVEL IT ON (IRE), placed eighth, was slowly away and Dougie Costello reported that WHITE FEATHER, placed third, was slow into stride.
Race 3 - 6:10pm THE CABBAGE PATCH TWICKENHAM HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for DRAGSTONE ROCK (IRE) to go early to post and to be mounted on the track and for MAGIC APPROACH to go early to post.
Having reviewed the start the Stewards were satisfied that MAGIC APPROACH had refused to race and was deemed to be a runner.
Following the race, Mike Murphy reported that MUSICAL COMEDY, unplaced, was never travelling.
Race 4 - 6:40pm THE INSPIRE RACING CLUB MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) The Starter reported that FLORAL QUEEN refused to enter stalls. Neil Mulholland was informed that the mare could not run until the day after passing a stalls test.
Race 5 - 7:10pm THE PHIL RENDELL'S FORTY-TWELFTH BIRTHDAY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Following the race, Henry Candy reported that PAST MASTER, placed sixth, was never travelling.
Race 7 - 8:10pm THE IMPACT MARATHON SERIES NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) Conrad Allen, was fined £140 as the record of vaccinations in the passport of GHALIA AL THUMAMA did not comply with the Rules of Racing. View Stewards report Salisbury, 30 Apr 18 Race 2 - 2:30pm THE CPA SCAFFOLDING SALISBURY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Following the race the Veterinary Officer reported that JUST AN IDEA (IRE), unplaced, lost both front shoes.
Race 3 - 3:05pm THE CPA SCAFFOLDING HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Following the race Rob Hornby reported that NAUTICA (IRE), placed eighth, ran too freely. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the filly found her to be slightly lame right hind.
Race 4 - 3:40pm THE PETER SYMONDS CATERING FILLIES' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) PRETTY JEWEL wore earplugs which were removed at the start.
Race 5 - 4:15pm THE MATTHEW & MATTHEW SOLICITORS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Following the race the Veterinary Officer reported that the winner, MASTER GREY (IRE), lost its left fore shoe and SAY ABOUT IT, placed third, lost its right hind shoe.
Race 6 - 4:45pm THE SHARP'S DOOM BAR HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV I) Permission was given for MISS DUSKY DIVA (IRE) to go early to post.
Following the race Shelley Birkett reported that PATENT, placed second, ran too freely.
Race 7 - 5:15pm THE SHARP'S DOOM BAR HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV II) Following the race Callum Shepherd reported that BRIAC (FR), placed eighth, stopped quickly. BRIAC (FR) was routine tested. William Carson reported that ANTON CHIGURH, placed fifth, ran too freely. View Stewards report Thirsk, 30 Apr 18 Fixture Note An enquiry was held following a report from the Veterinary Officer that SLIPSTREAM (IRE), trained by George Scott, had been allocated stable 9 which upon arrival was found to not be clean. The Clerk of the Course, the Veterinary Officer, the Stabling manager and a member of George Scott’s staff were interviewed. Having heard their evidence, the Stewards ordered a report to be sent to the Head Office of the British Horseracing Authority for further consideration. Race 1 - 1:50pm THE BET AT racinguk.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for MOUNT HELLVELYN and SHAKIAH (IRE) to go to post early, and for HAXBY JUNIORS to be mounted in the chute.
Following the race, David Allan reported that EEH BAH GUM (IRE), placed fourth, hung left throughout.
Race 2 - 2:20pm THE FOLLOW @thirskraces ON TWITTER HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV I) Permission was given for COOL STRUTTER (IRE) to go to post early.
SPACE WAR ridden by Harrison Shaw, had failed to parade. Being satisfied that this was due to circumstances beyond the riders control, no further action was taken
Following the race, Lewis Edmunds reported that DUTCH COED, unplaced, fly lept leaving the stalls. Cam Hardie reported that SINGLE ESTATE, placed seventh also fly lept leaving the stalls. Andrew Mullen reported that ICONIC FIGURE (IRE), unplaced, hung right throughout.
Race 3 - 2:55pm THE FOLLOW @thirskraces ON TWITTER HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV II) Permission was given for MELANIEMILLIE to go to post early.
It was noted that only 5 of the 13 runners paraded for this race. Being satisfied that this was due to a miscommunication between the groundstaff and the riders, no further action was taken.
Race 4 - 3:30pm THE totesport.com HUNT CUP @wetherbyraces SATURDAY 5TH MAY NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) Following the race, Ben Curtis reported that BLUE MEDICI, unplaced, was slowly away.
Race 5 - 4:05pm THE RACING UK HD ON SKY 432 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for MY NAME IS RIO (IRE), FUMBO JUMBO (IRE) and PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH to go to post early. Permission was also given for HUNTSMANS CLOSE to be led to post early.
Approaching the final furlong, DARK DEFENDER, placed fifth, shifted quickly left causing BOSSIPOP, unplaced, to take a slight check. However, after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that it did not involve a riding offence and had not improved the placing of DARK DEFENDER.
The performance of KUPA RIVER (IRE) which finished unplaced, was considered. Roger Fell could offer no explanation for the gelding’s performance. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding during routine testing failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 6 - 4:35pm THE 'IRISH DAY' @thirskraces SATURDAY 19TH MAY MAIDEN AUCTION STAKES (CLASS 6) The Starter reported that ROTHERHITHE refused to enter the stalls. Richard Fahey was informed that the filly could not run until the day after passing a stalls test.
Ben Curtis the rider of HOP MADDOCKS (IRE), placed third, was suspended for 2 days for using his whip above the permitted level from 1½ furlongs out.
Following the race, David Probert reported that DREAM CATCHING (IRE), unplaced, stopped quickly. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding during routine testing failed to reveal any abnormalities. Rachel Richardson reported that SCOUNDREL, unplaced, veered sharply right on leaving the stalls and was very slow into stride.
Race 7 - 5:05pm THE BOOK DISCOUNTED TICKETS ONLINE AT thirskracecourse.net HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Following the race, Paul Mulrennan reported that LORD CAPRICO (IRE), unplaced, was never travelling. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding during routine testing failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 8 - 5:35pm THE NEXT MEETING @thirskraces TUESDAY 8TH MAY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for DRUID'S DIAMOND to be mounted in the chute.
The Starter reported that HUSSAR BALLAD (IRE) was very reluctant to enter the stalls. Antony Brittain was informed that the gelding could not run until the day after passing a stalls test.
Following the race, Paul Hanagan reported that RICHARD STRAUSS (IRE), unplaced, boiled over in the preliminaries. View Stewards report Wolverhampton, 30 Apr 18 Race 2 - 2:40pm THE BLACK COUNTRY BUSINESS FESTIVAL HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for GORHAM’S CAVE to go early to post.
Following the race, Robert Havlin reported that FROZEN LAKE (USA), unplaced, hung right throughout.
Race 3 - 3:15pm THE GRAND THEATRE LADIES DAY FILLIES' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Following the race, David Egan reported that ZAHRAA, placed fifth of five, stopped quickly. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of ZAHRAA failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 4 - 3:50pm THE STAY AT THE WOLVERHAMPTON HOLIDAY INN HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Following the race, Nicola Currie reported that NONEEDTOTELLME (IRE), placed seventh, hung right.
Just inside the one furlong marker, OROBAS (IRE), placed third, was accidentally struck across the nose by the whip of Darragh Keenan, the rider of the winner SHAMONIX (IRE), 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 SHAMONIX (IRE).
Darragh Keenan, the rider of the winner, SHAMONIX (IRE) was suspended for 4 days for using his whip in the incorrect place, inside the final ½ furlong. Keenan, as a 7lb claimer, declined the offer of accompaniment in the enquiry.
Race 6 - 4:55pm THE WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS PREMIER LEAGUE CONGRATULATIONS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) The winner, SKY EAGLE (IRE), put its off hind leg up on the running boards in the stalls and was assisted by a Stalls Handler. The colt was examined by the Veterinary Surgeon and deemed fit to race.
Following the race; Eoin Walsh, the rider of DREAM MAGIC (IRE), placed fifth, reported that the gelding suffered interference in the back straight.
Race 7 - 5:25pm THE WATCH TODAY'S REPLAYS ON THE ATR APP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) An enquiry was held to consider interference approaching the 5 furlong marker, when CHLOELLIE, placed second, ridden by Sean Levey interfered with KHELEYF’S GIRL, placed seventh, ridden by Jane Elliott, which in turn interfered with EXPEDIATE, placed fifth, ridden by Eoin Walsh. Levey was suspended for 2 days for careless riding as he had allowed his mount to drift left when insufficiently clear of KHELEYF’S GIRL, crowding that runner onto EXPEDIATE which was hampered when tightened for room.
The winner REVENGE, appeared to show improved form, compared with its previous run at Newcastle on 9 March 2018 where the gelding finished sixth of eight, beaten by 11 lengths. Tim Easterby’s representative’s explanation that the gelding had stripped fitter for its seasonal reappearance run was noted. REVENGE was routine tested.
Following the race, Eoin Walsh reported that EXPEDIATE, placed fifth, didn’t face the first time visor.
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