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Post by Kimmy on Apr 30, 2018 18:51:13 GMT
The team behind Sky Sports Racing, the new name for At The Races (ATR) from the start of next year, said on Monday the new-look channel would be a "game changer" and that they would be happy to talk to any racecourse who wishes to join them.
Top of that list is Ascot, with ATR chief executive Matthew Imi confirming they were bidding to tempt the course away from Racing UK.
Already joining the channel from Racing UK are Chester and Bangor, whose chief executive Richard Thomas said they would receive much more exposure from being on the Sky Sports platform.
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 30, 2018 18:52:14 GMT
Ken Dooley, the groom whose death at a Kempton evening meeting last October was widely assumed to have been caused by a kick to the head from a horse he was attending, died of natural causes, it can now be confirmed.
Dooley had been attending to a runner trained by Amanda Perrett, for whom he had worked for seven years, when he was found lying on the ground in the stables area, having suffered what was believed to have been a kick to the head, such was the quantity of blood present in the facial area.
However, there were factors on the evening inconsistent with such an incident – CCTV showed Dooley putting the stable door on the latch, and then walking a significant distance with his coat over his arm before staggering and collapsing – and correspondence from the Surrey Coroners Court seen by the Racing Post has provided a very different explanation.
It confirms that Dooley, who was understood to have felt unwell earlier that week, had died naturally.
The official cause of death is understood to have been a massive haemoptysis – a huge haemorrhage where a lung cancer, which had been giving him the vague cough and unwellness, finally eroded through into a critical blood vessel.
Dublin-born Dooley, who was 57, had spent his working life with racehorses, with spells with several trainers in Ireland, among them Jim Bolger, leading to a long and rewarding time at Belmont Park, New York, and finally on to Coombelands in Sussex, where he was a valued member of staff, and a popular one too.
Perrett said: "My core staff have known for a while but I think it's really important for the wider racing world to know what happened too, as everybody at the time was so shocked that someone could be killed like that while working at a racecourse.
"It doesn't make Ken's death any less tragic or sad, but horse racing is a wonderful sport and he loved his work. He would not have wanted anyone to be put off riding or looking after horses by what was thought to have happened that night at Kempton."
Perrett, who has nothing but praise for the work done by the medical team and the staff at Kempton, added: "Racing was Ken's life, and he'd done it all over the world to a top level. He was as happy going to work that evening as I've ever seen him, and we can only take comfort from the fact that he didn't suffer.
"Although one should never take chances with horses, it was hard to believe at the time that Parnassian, the horse he had taken to Kempton that night, would have done such a thing as he has a lovely temperament.
"The CCTV footage actually showed Ken tying the horse up before he went for help himself. It was typical of him to look after Parnassian before he looked after himself."
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 30, 2018 19:22:34 GMT
Lambourn: James Burn
Jallota (7.15 Kempton, nap)
This looks a good opportunity for this consistent seven-year-old, whose best form gives him a leading chance.
9/2 Jallota 7:15 Kempton (AW) Others to follow Brighton: 2.20 Nayslayer, 2.50 Sassie, 3.25 Super Julius, 4.55 Tai Sing Yeh, 5.25 Ashazuri. Kempton: 5.45 Its The Only Way, 6.15 On The Stage, 8.45 Dark Freedom. Newcastle: 7.25 Shanghai Silver, 8.25 Who Told Jo Jo. Nottingham: 2.30 Mushtaq, 3.35 Kyllachys Tale. Yarmouth: 2.40 Jetstream, 5.15 Choral Music.
North: Colin Russell
Gowanbuster (5.55 Newcastle, nap)
Course-and-distance winner last season who ran a sound race on reappearance when third over 5f. That form is solid and now back up in trip is fancied to get back to winning ways.
9/2 Gowanbuster 5:55 Newcastle (AW) Others to follow Brighton: 2.50 Mail Order, 3.25 Liberatum, 3.55 Champagne Pink. Kempton: 7.45 Zakatal. Newcastle: 5.20 Mon Beau Visage, 6.25 Weellan, 6.55 Hediddodinthe, 7.25 Testa Rossa, 7.55 Kiwi Bay, 8.25 Novabridge. Nottingham: 2.00 Delft Dancer, 3.00 Elixsoft, 3.35 Mama Africa, 4.05 Iconic Code, 4.35 Multellie, 5.05 Angel Force. Yarmouth: 2.10 Hard Forest, 2.40 Kittileo, 3.15 Raven Banner, 3.45 Afandem.
West Country: Andrew King
False Id (4.25 Brighton, nap)
Has fared well on two tries since joining Johnny Farrelly and a return to turf could see him back to winning ways at a course where he has scored in the past.
5/1 False Id 4:25 Brighton Others to follow Brighton: 4.55 Bounty Pursuit, 5.25 Stringybank Creek Kempton: 6.45 Masquerade Bling.
Newmarket: David Milnes
Corelli (2.40 Yarmouth, nap)
Ready winner of a mile maiden last backend, John Gosden's colt has been shaping as if this step up in trip will play to his strengths in his recent work on Waterhall.
4/6 Corelli 2:40 Yarmouth Others to follow Yarmouth: 2.10 Artair, 3.15 Tyrsal, 3.45 Ripp Orf, 4.15 The Lacemaker, 4.45 Mandarin Princess, 5.15 Aldbury Lass, 5.50 Screaming Gemini. Brighton: 2.20 Kapono, 3.25 Rose Berry, 3.55 Precious Ramotswe, 5.25 Sussex Girl. Nottingham: 2.30 Giovanni, 3.35 Feathery, 4.05 Apache Blaze, 4.35 Thistimenextyear. Kempton: 6.15 Kodinar, 7.15 Arod, 7.45 Graceland, 8.15 Verstappen, 8.45 Connemara Queen. Newcastle: 5.20 Fast Landing, 5.55 Charles Fox, 7.25 Tom's Rock.
Racing Post Ratings: Simon Turner
Bloodsweatandtears (4.25 Brighton)
Advancing years and less than prolific these days. On the plus side is well weighted on his best recent form and is a previous course-and-distance winner with an excellent apprentice aboard.
5/1 Bloodsweatandtears 4:25 Brighton Topspeed: Dave Edwards
Red Tea (3.35 Nottingham)
A shade unlucky when reeled in close home on her reappearance at Newmarket and richly deserved compensation looks in the offing.
2/1 Red Tea 3:35 Nottingham Longshot: Neil McCabe
Feathery (3.35 Nottingham)
Ran poorly when sent off favourite at Doncaster last time out but had shown promise for new yard before that. Trip and ground should suit and can bounce back here.
12/1 Feathery 3:35 Nottingham Ireland: Tony O'Hehir
Robin Des Foret (8.05 Ballinrobe)
The Willie Mullins-trained eight-year-old can make a winning start over fences. A 145-rated winner over hurdles, he will appreciate further with this run behind him.
4/6 Robin Des Foret 8:05 Ballinrobe The Raceform Interactive nugget
Frankie Dettori has figures of 11615311 when riding for John Gosden at Yarmouth since the start of 2015 (63%; +£5.99), improving to 11 in novice stakes races. He takes the mount on Corelli in that type of contest at 2.40.
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 30, 2018 19:23:14 GMT
John Berry is 9-21 (+£39.00) in this period over the last five years, and loves Brighton (8 winners from 23 runners). Course-and-distance winner Sussex Girl (5.25), looks sure to run a big race under Rossa Ryan.
Chessman (Kempton 7.15) has got a bit to find on the figures on this first start for Archie Watson, but he has some things in his favour. His trainer is 15-48 at the course (5-13 with older horses), and 3 from 7 with the first-time tongue-tie, so he’s worth chancing.
Haines (7.45) has a superb record over 2m at Kempton, four wins and a second from six starts, and should appreciate the return to a Class 3 after contesting some very hot races recently.
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Post by Kimmy on Apr 30, 2018 19:23:47 GMT
Nottingham
APACHE BLAZE (4.05) didn’t figure in three all-weather novice contests, but she won over this course and distance last time out on her handicap debut, getting up well inside the final furlong.
Robyn Brisland’s filly doesn’t mind a bit of give and a 5lb higher mark shouldn’t stop her.
A wide trip and some interference approaching the final furlong arguably cost the Eve Johnson Houghton-trained LAST ENCHANTMENT (3.00) victory on her comeback at Lingfield four weeks ago and she can gain compensation in the 1m½f handicap.
9/4 Last Enchantment 3:00 Nottingham 15/2 Apache Blaze 4:05 Nottingham Brighton
WHITE CHOCOLATE (3.55) didn’t quite get home over 1m4f in decent company at Newmarket on her final start of last season, but she had a solid campaign otherwise.
David Simcock’s filly proved that these undulating tracks with a bit of give underfoot are fine with a couple of decent efforts at Goodwood.
DIOCLETIAN (2.50) can get off the mark for Andrew Balding in the 1m4f handicap. He hinted at ability in three juvenile outings and is bred to be better than this grade.
9/2 Diocletian 2:50 Brighton 6/1 White Chocolate 3:55 Brighton Yarmouth
Silvestre de Sousa has rides in seven of the eight races and RIPP ORF (3.45) looks his best chance of a winner.
David Elsworth’s gelding missed all of 2017 but has returned with four solid all-weather efforts, including last time out when he chased home the progressive Mordin.
He moves into handicap company at a realistic level and looks sure to be thereabouts if handling the rain-softened surface on his turf debut.
2/1 Ripp Orf 3:45 Yarmouth Newcastle
CHARLES FOX (5.55) was comfortably held in his first three starts but took a big step forward when switching to handicap company at Kempton last time out.
Given a patient ride by PJ McDonald, James Fanshawe’s charge came through the pack and was a length clear by the line.
He still looked to be learning and the son of Power’s pedigree also suggests there is more to come, so he should be able to follow up.
2/1 Charles Fox 5:55 Newcastle (AW) Kempton
REGICIDE (7.45) can benefit from stepping up to a new trip in the 2m handicap.
The James Fanshawe inmate took a 1m4f contest from King Kevin at Lingfield in February and, although unable to strike in two subsequent starts, the five-year-old suggested that he would appreciate this sort of stamina test when fifth here last time.
He travelled well over 1m3f that day but lacked a change of gear in the closing stages.
15/2 Regicide 7:45 Kempton (AW) Get tips for every race run in Britain from Tuesday to Sunday in this week's Racing & Football Outlook - out every Tuesday
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Post by dennisg on May 1, 2018 6:46:32 GMT
in today's sporting life................... Matt Brocklebank answers the burning questions on everyone's lips ahead of the Qipco 2000 Guineas at Newmarket on Saturday. Can we take Masar’s Craven demolition literally? Charlie Appleby did his best to warn Roaring Lion fans that Masar hadn’t missed a day’s work in the Dubai sunshine and was fighting fit heading into the bet365 Craven Stakes. It appears punters took the hint, the son of New Approach going off 7/2 having been 7/1 just a couple of days before the race, but what to make of the performance? It was obviously seriously good, but was it so drastic that it creeps into the 'freakishly good' bracket, thereby casting some doubt over its overall merit, as well as the chance of a similar performance being reproduced less than three weeks on? There has to be at least a hint of that. Masar was not a freakishly good two-year-old; he won two of his five starts in 2017, displaying abundant promise, but not brilliance. And yet his pedigree screams 'three-year-old' - his dam won the UAE Derby and his sire won the Derby - so despite a bafflingly bad run out in Meydan in March, there shouldn’t be too much surprise at his apparent improvement. Racing Post Trophy hero Roaring Lion ran nowhere near his 118 figure in the Craven, but 99-rated runner-up White Mocha is the one the handicappers have used to frame the form, nudging the runner-up 1lb and the nine-length winner up 6lb to 118. So Masar looks a big player on merit based on that single sparkling performance, his pedigree, and the potential displayed last year. He's also race-fit, he has handled the track with aplomb and his trainer could hardly have started the year any better. One could be forgiven for thinking it's going to take something special to beat the Godolphin runner, but the Guineas is a special kind of race, with a special kind of history, and Masar isn't the only one with more to offer. Masar wins in taking style under William Buick Just how good is Elarqam right now? It’s been a long time between drinks for Mark Johnston and while the Middleham trainer is still gasping at the Newmarket bar awaiting his next 2000 Guineas winner - having saddled Mister Baileys to victory in 1994 - he may never get a better chance than this year. That might seem like a lot of expectation to heap on a twice-raced, 112-rated colt without a prep run under his belt, but Johnston and son, Charlie, clearly don’t use the phrases "we know he’s good enough" and "he's really come alive this spring" without due care and attention. If Masar's bloodlines get pedigree-obsessives hot under the collar then Elarqam is something akin to the offspring of Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones. Sired by Frankel out of Johnston's 2004 1000 Guineas heroine Attraction, it's no wonder there were relieved faces all round at York after the 1.6million guineas purchase made a winning debut in September. It was decided immediately after a subsequent two and a quarter-length victory in Newmarket’s Group Three Summerville Stakes that he'd next line up on May 5 2018, and bar missing an intended gallop at a washed-out Pontefract, it appears everything has gone smoothly in the relatively lengthy build-up. One public leg-stretch up the Rowley Mile two days before Masar’s romp at the Craven meeting left connections more than satisfied, which isn’t necessarily the case with some scribbling onlookers, who were denied the names of Elarqam’s work companions. They have since been revealed – one of which was the 83-rated Kit Marlowe – though as Johnston junior stressed on RUK’s Luck On Sunday programme, it was largely irrelevant given how the public gallop was always going to play out. So in brief, we don't know exactly how good Elarqam is. But we do know he was quality over seven furlongs at two, and we can assume in all probability on breeding and trainer reputation that he’ll be at least as good over further at three. It'll be a big shock if he's not even more effective over the new trip of a mile and, with fitness assured, the only question remains is 'will he be streetwise enough?'. Runners from Kingsley House very rarely lack in that department. Elarqam limbered up in a racecourse gallop at HQ How strong in the Ballydoyle challenge? Could it be any stronger? Four runners: a dual Group One winner; another Group One winner; a Group Two winner; and a speedy son of Scat Daddy to help tee it all up. Aidan O'Brien has won the 2000 Guineas on eight previous occasions and at the time of writing, given the current best available prices, he's roughly 11/8 to win it again on Saturday. So for all the chat elsewhere, it's likely that the master of Ballydoyle rocks up at Newmarket and gets the European Classic campaign off to the best possible start. O'Brien won four of the five British Classics last year. Churchill, Winter, Wings Of Eagles, Capri. A remarkable feat amidst a ridiculously successful 2017. Sporting Life ✔ @sportinglife Churchill was Aidan O'Brien's first Group 1 winner in 2017 7:58 PM - Oct 18, 2017 2 See Sporting Life's other Tweets Twitter Ads info and privacy So what to make of this lot. Gustav Klimt finds himself the shortest in the betting, and the outright market leader, by virtue of showing his hand at Leopardstown last month. He'd been off since last July when he'd somehow managed to win the Superlative Stakes after a troubled run, and he knuckled down well to beat Imaging and punch his ticket for Newmarket's Rowley Mile this weekend. He's a stalker and a swooper, and he'll love both the forecast dry conditions and likely strong pace. But there's a standout issue with him and, somewhat perversely, it's the fact he's had a prep. King Of Kings, Rock Of Gibraltar, Footstepsinthesand, George Washington, Henrythenavigator, Camelot, Gleneagles, Churchill. O'Brien's eight Guineas winners all won first time out for the season. Murillo, also entered in the Palace House Stakes over five furlongs, may well be sacrificed at the head of affairs, while U S Navy Flag has also had a run, when bitterly disappointing behind Gustav Klimt in the middle of the month. Which leaves Saxon Warrior. There are mixed messages from his Racing Post Trophy form - Chilean and Merlin's Magic: the good, Roaring Lion and The Pentagon: the bad, Seahenge: the ugly. But after providing the trainer with his record-breaking 26th top-level winner in a single season, this horse obviously holds a special place in O'Brien's heart and the impeccably-bred colt is bound to be tuned up for his first step on the Classic ladder. There's no way O'Brien can live up to last year's achievements, is there. Triple Crown, anyone? Is Saxon Warrior the 'chosen one' for O'Brien? How many more chances for Expert Eye? If adopting the age-old punting stance of prioritising eyes over ears as the main source of information, then Sir Michael Stoute's 2000 Guineas hope would be a long way down the shortlist. He completely bombed out when hot favourite for the Dewhurst Stakes on his only previous Newmarket outing and he was beaten again in what didn’t look the hottest ever renewal of Newbury’s Greenham Stakes on his comeback run. He's had issues with the stalls, can pull ferociously hard, something he demonstrated again in the Greenham, and there must be a chance he'll be more Commonwealth Cup than St James’s Palace when Royal Ascot rolls into view in seven weeks' time. But it's not all bad. It can be costly to spend too much time looking back rather than forward when it comes to the crunch of a Classic, but Expert Eye has seemingly had excuses in just two starts since his Qatar Vintage Stakes victory at Glorious Goodwood. And it wasn’t just a run-of-the-mill Vintage victory. After a debut win, Expert Eye stepped up to Group Two level and promptly blew his rivals away on the bridle, before quickening decisively to win by four and a half lengths. The form is basically bombproof, the race throwing up six winners and six placed from a total of 32 subsequent runners - Mildenberger and James Garfield among the most notable. So has Newbury victor James Garfield improved enormously, or was the Greenham just a case of Stoute feeling his way back into action with a horse who clearly didn’t show his true ability on the big day that mattered most last year? Given the way the yard operates, it's understandable to be leaning towards the latter, and improvement from that return effort should be forthcoming. Whether that's over a mile back at Newmarket is doubful, but Expert Eye is surely worth more chances to prove himself a top-class talent, in the right circumstances. Expert Eye working on the Al Bahathri gallop at Newmarket (pic John Hoy) Is Without Parole flying under the radar? It’s seven years ago to the day that Frankel re-wrote the rule book as to how the 2000 Guineas could and could not be won, and Elarqam isn't the only one flying the big F flag as the sire seeks a first European Classic winner. Winning a small race at Newcastle right at the end of the year seems to have become John Gosden’s MO with some of his best long-term prospects, and Without Parole evidently has a long way to go if he's to emulate Enable, who took that path in 2016 before starring last season. He couldn't have done much more, though, and it was hard to suppress the vision of Frankel as this powerful colt strode to a six-length victory on his seasonal bow at Yarmouth last Tuesday. Without Parole's half-brother Tamarkuz thrived on fast ground out in Dubai and he obviously relished conditions at Yarmouth, for all it wasn't much of a contest with the second rated 84. It was still a striking, weight-conceding performance from a horse going places fast. It's just a case of the Guineas arguably coming a little too quickly in his overall development, with 10 furlongs potentially his optimum trip a little further down the line. At The Races ✔ @attheraces A talented colt - by Frankel, Guineas entry Without Parole gives weight and a pretty good beating to his rivals at @gtyarmouthraces for John Gosden and @frankiedettori: 2:59 PM - Apr 24, 2018 231 105 people are talking about this Twitter Ads info and privacy Anything from left field in the 2018 pack? It's rare that a Coventry Stakes winner doesn’t get much attention ahead of the following year's 2000 Guineas and Rajasinghe shouldn’t be judged too harshly on his two no-shows in Group One company at the end of the year. He was returning from 79 days off on ground easier than he cares for when no threat to U S Navy Flag in the Middle Park Stakes and his Del Mar destiny was effectively written when drawn in gate 14 at the start of Breeders' Cup week. Rajasinghe beat Headway a head in the Coventry, with Murillo, Nebo and U S Navy Flag also taken care of, and it's slightly surprising to see him widely available at 50/1.
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Post by dennisg on May 1, 2018 6:48:00 GMT
Nick Robson's best bet for Tuesday runs at Brighton and he has a selection for every race in the UK and Ireland. John Gosden's string are just clicking into gear and he looks to have solid claims with Precious Ramotswe in the EBF Stallions Breeding Winners Fillies' Handicap at Brighton. Owned like Golden Horn by Anthony Openheimer, the lightly-raced four-year-old has only managed three starts to date. She got her career off to the perfect start at Kempton in December 2016 when winning a one-mile maiden comfortably. Unfortunately she was held up the following season by a series of niggly problems and was not back out until the following October, when she won a Newbury handicap off a mark of 81. Attempting to back up very quickly less a month later, she ran no sort of race in a Listed contest in France but was beaten far enough to be able to say she did not give her true running. Back in handicap company and closer to home she should be able to get her career back on the right track, before the search for black type will be on the Nathaniel filly's agenda. Mick Channon appears to have a very good team of juveniles this term and his Chynna should take plenty of stopping in the 100% Profit Boost At 32Redsport.com EBF Fillies' Novice Stakes at Kempton. Izzer and Kinks have already won twice apiece and given how well Chynna ran in a Newmarket maiden at the Craven meeting, it will not be long before she is off the mark. By Gregorian, who has made a cracking start to life at stud, she was beaten less than two lengths by Charlie Appleby's Strings Of Life, who was being talked of in terms of Royal Ascot. She can put that experience to good use in a winnable race. Chessman has not been seen since finishing seventh of 20 in the Jersey Stakes for Gosden and he makes his debut for Archie Watson in the 32Red British Stallion Studs EBF Conditions Stakes. Watson has made a rapid start to his training career but it will be a real feather in his cap if he can improve one from the master of Clarehaven. Strictly on the figures he has a mountain to climb against Jallota and Arod, but he arguably has more promise. James Bethell's Harrogate shaped with promise on more than one occasion last season without getting his head in front. He was a little disappointing on his seasonal return over five furlongs, but with that run under his belt, an extra furlong to tackle and 2lb off his back, better can be expected in Newcastle's 188Bet Summer Partnership Download The App Novice Median Auction Stakes. The ground will be very soft at Nottingham but that has never stopped Tim Easterby's Multellie, who is beginning to look well handicapped for something like the Bet & Watch At 188Bet.co.uk Handicap. At Yarmouth Rae Guest's Salt Whistle Bay ended last term in great form and can hopefully pick up where he left off in the Weatherbys Global Stallion App Handicap. Sporting Life tips BALLINROBE: 5.35 Avellino, 6.05 Muroor, 6.35 Difficult Decision, 7.05 Shakeytry, 7.35 Flemenstorm, 8.05 Robin Des Foret, 8.35 Ask Henry. BRIGHTON: 2.20 Wedding Date, 2.50 Rocky Shores, 3.25 Rose Berry, 3.55 PRECIOUS RAMOTSWE (NAP), 4.25 With Approval, 4.55 Bounty Pursuit, 5.25 Archimento. KEMPTON: 5.45 Rajy, 6.15 Chynna, 6.45 Fortune And Glory, 7.15 Chessman, 7.45 Amazing Red, 8.15 Verstappen, 8.45 Cross Swords. NEWCASTLE: 5.20 Imperial State, 5.55 Gowanbuster, 6.25 Harrogate, 6.55 Hediddodinthe, 7.25 Testa Rossa, 7.55 Splash Of Verve, 8.25 Groundworker. NOTTINGHAM: 2.00 Red Handed, 2.30 Mushtaq, 3.00 Cosmopolitan Queen, 3.35 Seduce Me, 4.05 Double Reflection, 4.35 Multellie, 5.05 Dotted Swiss. YARMOUTH: 2.10 Artair, 2.40 Corelli, 3.15 Raven Banner, 3.45 Salt Whistle Bay, 4.15 Ramblow, 4.45 Banjo's Voice, 5.15 Choral Music, 5.50 Screaming Gemini. DOUBLE: Precious Ramotswe and Chynna.
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Post by dennisg on May 1, 2018 6:49:52 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!
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Post by dennisg on May 1, 2018 6:52:16 GMT
Owner Anthony Oppenheimer is excited to see what Cracksman can achieve during the rest of this season following his stunning reappearance at ParisLongchamp on Sunday. John Gosden's star colt ended his three-year-old campaign as the highest-rated horse in Europe, a figure achieved as a result of his brilliant display on his final outing of the year in the Champion Stakes at Ascot in October. The son of Frankel was the red-hot favourite to make a successful return in the Prix Ganay and picked up where he left off, showing off his devastating turn of foot in the hands of Frankie Dettori to run out a dominant winner. Speaking on Monday afternoon, Oppenheimer told Press Association Sport: "It was so exciting and they tell me the last two furlongs were very fast indeed. It will be interesting to see what Timeform say, but I'm told he ran the last two furlongs like a sprinter." Cracksman's next port of call is likely to be the Tattersalls Gold Cup at the Curragh on May 27, before an intended appearance in the Prince of Wales's Stakes at Royal Ascot - for which Sky Bet make him favourite. His main midsummer target is the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes back at Ascot in July. Oppenheimer added: "That (Tattersalls Gold Cup) is the plan and then hopefully Royal Ascot, but he won't go anywhere if the ground is firm. He can handle everything else. Good to firm or soft ground is not a problem for him. "I would love to win the King George." Flat racing fans are already licking their lips at a potential clash between Cracksman and his stablemate Enable. Enable won the King George and the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe last season and if the pair do meet it is likely to be at either Ascot or in Paris. Oppenheimer, however, does not want to look too far ahead. He said: "As everyone knows you get shocks in racing. We saw that when Golden Horn was beaten in the Juddmonte International at York a couple of years ago. You're never invincible. "I hope he'll go through the season and win some nice races. "He's a good looking horse and he's become very popular, which helps. Hopefully there's a lot to look forward to."
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Post by Kimmy on May 1, 2018 8:16:52 GMT
Tuesday: going, weather & non-runners Ballinrobe GOING: SOFT TO HEAVY (Soft in places) WEATHER: Rain Brighton GOING: GOOD TO SOFT (Good in places) (GoingStick 7.2) WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: 1m2f & 1m4f - Outside; Remainder - Inside NON RUNNERS: 4:25 Tarseekh (2) 4:55 Balgair (7) Kempton (AW) GOING: POLYTRACK: STANDARD WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: Inside NON RUNNERS: 6:45 Peggie Sue (13) Newcastle (AW) GOING: TAPETA: STANDARD WEATHER: Mostly sunny STALLS: Straight course - Centre; 1m2f - Far side; 2m - Inside NON RUNNERS: 6:25 Bustam (1) Nottingham GOING: SOFT (GoingStick 5.3) (Inner track) WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: 5f & 1m - Centre; Remainder - Inside NON RUNNERS: 2:00 Spell (5) 4:05 Maid Up (9)Calling Rio (6) Yarmouth GOING: GOOD TO SOFT (Soft in the back straight) (GoingStick; Str 7.4, Rnd 6.5) WEATHER: Showers STALLS: Straight course - Centre; 1m2f & 1m3f - Inside NON RUNNERS: 2:40 Antonian (1)Jetstream (3) 3:15 Hard Toffee (2) 4:15 Tallulah's Quest (6) 4:45 Lulu Star (1) 5:15 Miss Mollie (8) 5:50 Channel Packet (3)King Oswald (2)
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Post by Kimmy on May 1, 2018 8:26:55 GMT
NOTTINGHAM
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
2.00 Delft Dancer
2.30 Mushtaq
3.00 Tig Tog
3.35 Red Tea
4.05 Iconic Code
4.35 Slunovrat
5.05 Angel Force
GIMCRACK
2.00 Red Handed
2.30 Mushtaq
3.00 Cosmopolitan Queen
3.35 Seduce Me (nb)
4.05 Double Reflection
4.35 Multellie
5.05 Dotted Swiss
BRIGHTON
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
2.20 Wedding Date
2.50 Rocky Shores
3.25 Mr Pocket
3.55 Precious Ramotswe
4.25 With Approval
4.55 Good Luck Charm
5.25 Ashazuri
GIMCRACK
2.20 Wedding Date
2.50 Rocky Shores
3.25 Rose Berry
3.55 Precious Ramotswe (nap)
4.25 With Approval
4.55 Bounty Pursuit
5.25 Archimento
YARMOUTH
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
2.10 Hard Forest
2.40 Corelli
3.15 Tyrsal
3.45 Mountain Rescue
4.15 Tallulah’s Quest
4.45 Mandarin Princess
5.15 Ahfad
5.50 Slow To Hand
GIMCRACK
2.10 Artair
2.40 Corelli
3.15 Raven Banner
3.45 Salt Whistle Bay
4.15 Ramblow
4.45 Banjo’s Voice
5.15 Choral Music
5.50 Screaming Gemini
NEWCASTLE
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
5.20 Chaplin Bay
5.55 Snaffled
6.25 Walk On Walter
6.55 Hediddodinthe (nb)
7.25 Testa Rossa (nap)
7.55 Archipeligo
8.25 Fintry Flyer
GIMCRACK
5.20 Imperial State
5.55 Gowanbuster
6.25 Harrogate
6.55 Hediddodinthe
7.25 Testa Rossa
7.55 Splash Of Verve
8.25 Groundworker
SOUTHWELL
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
5.45 Its The Only Way
6.15 Chynna
6.45 Masquerade Bling
7.15 Chessman
7.45 Chocolate Box
8.15 Verstappen
8.45 Connemera Queen
GIMCRACK
5.45 Rajy
6.15 Chynna
6.45 Fortune And Glory
7.15 Chessman
7.45 Amazing Red
8.15 Verstappen
8.45 Cross Swords
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Post by Kimmy on May 1, 2018 8:27:23 GMT
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Post by Kimmy on May 1, 2018 18:59:31 GMT
Ayr, 01 May 18 Fixture Note Abandoned - Abandoned Nothing to report View Stewards report Kempton Park, 01 May 18 Race 1 - 5:45pm THE 32Red CASINO NOVICE AUCTION STAKES (CLASS 5) Following the race Hollie Doyle reported that KYAT KHAN (FR), unplaced, was slowly away and Liam Keniry reported that the bit slipped through WOLSTONBURY (IRE)'s mouth. WOLSTONBURY (IRE) was unplaced.
Race 2 - 6:15pm THE 100% PROFIT BOOST AT 32Redsport.com EBF FILLIES' NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (PLUS 10 RACE) An enquiry was held to consider interference shortly after the start when THEGREYVTRAIN, placed second, ridden by John Fahy, manoeuvred right-handed, causing MY EXCELSA (IRE), placed fourth, ridden by Fran Berry, and the winner, ON THE STAGE, ridden by Liam Keniry, to have to be checked on the rail. Fahy was suspended for 2 days for careless riding as he manoeuvred right when not sufficiently clear.
Following the race Kieran Fox reported that DELEGATE THE LADY, unplaced, hung left-handed.
Race 3 - 6:45pm THE BET AT racinguk.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for FREDDY WITH A Y (IRE) to be mounted in the chute and for DEAR BRUIN (IRE) to go early to post.
VIOLA PARK, trained by Ronald Harris, was late in the Parade Ring due to connections having difficulty in saddling the gelding.
Following the race Tim Clark reported that VIOLA PARK, placed sixth, was denied a clear run. Kieren Fox reported that FREDDY WITH A Y (IRE), unplaced, hung right-handed and the Veterinary Officer reported that HAABIS (USA), unplaced, lost its right hind shoe.
Race 5 - 7:45pm THE 32Red.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Permission was given for GRACELAND (FR) to wear a hood in the parade ring only.
Race 7 - 8:45pm THE RACING UK HD ON SKY 432 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for DESERT TRIP (FR) to be mounted in the chute and go early to post and for CHETAN to go early to post. View Stewards report Nottingham, 01 May 18 Race 1 - 2:00pm THE FOLLOW 188BET ON TWITTER FILLIES' NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (PLUS 10 RACE) Following the race, George Downing reported that CHITRA, placed fourth, ran green.
Race 3 - 3:00pm THE 188BET UP TO £75 CASH BONUS FILLIES' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Following the race, David Allan reported that LADY ALAVESA, placed second, reared as the stalls opened and as a result was slowly away.
Race 4 - 3:35pm THE BRITISH STALLION STUDS EBF FILLIES' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Permission was given for KYLLACHYS TALE (IRE) to go early to post.
The Starter reported that PATTIE was unruly in the stalls and withdrawn at 3.36pm. Mick Channon was informed that the filly could not run until the day after passing a stalls test.
Race 5 - 4:05pm THE DOWNLOAD THE APP AT 188BET FILLIES' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Following the race, Graham Lee reported that ICONIC CODE, placed seventh, was denied a clear run approximately 1½ furlongs out.
Race 7 - 5:05pm THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE BETTING AT 188BET HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) THE GOLDEN CUE wore earplugs which were removed at the start.
The performance of SAMOVAR, which finished seventh of eight, was considered. Scott Dixon could offer no explanation for the gelding’s performance other than that SAMOVAR may have been unsuited by the Soft, Good to Soft in places ground, which in his opinion was tacky. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding, during routine testing, failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Following the race, Toby Eley reported that THE GOLDEN CUE, placed third, hung right-handed throughout. View Stewards report Brighton, 01 May 18 Race 1 - 2:20pm THE INJURED JOCKEYS FUND NOVICE AUCTION STAKES (CLASS 5) Amy Murphy was fined £80 as the record of vaccinations on the passport of KAPONO had been altered.
2 furlongs out the winner, JAMES WATT (IRE), switched right causing SPIRIT OF SOCIETY (IRE), unplaced, to shy right-handed resulting in a slight bump with NAYSLAYER, placed fourth, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Race 2 - 2:50pm THE RACING WELFARE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Following the race, Callum Shepherd reported that ROCKY SHORES (IRE), placed second, hung left-handed and Tom Marquand reported that STRONGARM CHASER (IRE), placed fifth, hung badly left-handed throughout.
Race 3 - 3:25pm THE ROA/RACING POST OWNERS JACKPOT HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for ROSE BERRY to go early to post.
Race 4 - 3:55pm THE EBF STALLIONS BREEDING WINNERS FILLIES' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Following the race, Dougie Costello reported that DECCAN QUEEN, unplaced, stopped quickly and the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the filly failed to reveal any abnormalities. Tom Marquand reported that FLYING NORTH, unplaced, ran too free in the early stages.
Race 5 - 4:25pm THE london2brightonchallenge.com 26 MAY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) FALSE ID ran freely to post, but having been checked by the Veterinary Surgeon at the start the gelding was deemed fit to race.
An enquiry was held into the faulty action of the starting stalls in this race. David Probert, the rider of SIR JAMIE, placed third, the Starter and the Clerk of the Course were interviewed and shown recordings of the incident. It was found that there had been a fault with stall 3 resulting in it opening fractionally after the other stalls. Being satisfied that the malfunction had not materially prejudiced a sufficient number of runners, the result was confirmed and a report was forwarded to the Head Office of the British Horseracing Authority. The fault was subsequently identified and repaired and the stalls were later re-tested and found to be functioning normally prior to being used in Race 7.
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that RATTLE ON, unplaced, had bled from the nose.
Race 6 - 4:55pm THE LOVE FAIRS ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES 6 MAY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) An enquiry was held to consider interference in the final two furlongs involving the winner, BLACK CAESAR (IRE), ridden by Jason Watson, BOUNTY PURSUIT, placed third, ridden by Mitch Godwin, ZLATAN, placed fourth, ridden by Callum Shepherd and DUKE OF NORTH (IRE), placed second, ridden by Isobel Francis. Being a 7lb claimer, Francis was offered accompaniment, but declined. Watson was suspended for 3 days for careless riding as he allowed his mount to drift right-handed without sufficient correction causing interference to BOUNTY PURSUIT who was taken off its intended line, which resulted in Shepherd becoming tight for room between Godwin and Francis and having to take a significant check, resulting in a loss of opportunity to challenge for third place.
Following the race, Isobel Francis reported that DUKE OF NORTH (IRE), placed second, hung left-handed and ran too free.
Race 7 - 5:25pm THE DONATELLO RESTAURANT BRIGHTON APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Joshua Bryan, the rider of ASHAZURI, placed second, was suspended for 2 days for using his whip above the permitted level from approaching the final furlong.
Following the race, Joshua Bryan reported that ASHAZURI, placed second, hung left-handed under pressure, Gary Mahon reported that AUSTIN FRIARS, placed seventh, was slowly away and never travelling and Charlie Bennett reported that MULSANNE CHASE, unplaced, was never travelling. View Stewards report Yarmouth, 01 May 18 Race 1 - 2:10pm THE HAVEN SEASHORE HOLIDAY PARK MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) Following the race, Tom Queally reported that WINDY GUEST, unplaced, ran green.
Race 5 - 4:15pm THE RIVERSIDE RENTALS OF HORNING FILLIES' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Following the race, George Wood reported that his saddle slipped on EMILY GOLDFINCH, placed eighth.
Race 6 - 4:45pm THE DRIFTERS FISH AND CHIP ALL EVENTS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV I) The performance of MANDARIN PRINCESS, which started second favourite and finished fifth, beaten 19¼ lengths, was considered. Philip McBride could offer no explanation for the filly’s performance.
Following the race, Nicola Currie reported that BANJO’S VOICE, placed sixth, was slowly away.
Race 7 - 5:15pm THE DRIFTERS FISH AND CHIP ALL EVENTS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV II) Following the race, Silvestre De Sousa reported that AHFAD, placed second, hung right and Stevie Donohoe reported that HIDDEN DREAM (IRE), placed eighth, stopped quickly and the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the filly revealed it had lost its right hind shoe.
Race 8 - 5:50pm THE RACING WELFARE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Following the race, Noel Garbutt reported that CANDESTA (USA), placed sixth, hung right under pressure. View Stewards report Newcastle, 01 May 18 Race 2 - 5:55pm THE EQUINE PRODUCTS UK LTD RESTORELYTE ELECTROLYTE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) It was noted that on leaving the stalls, HAVANA STAR (IRE), placed fourth, jumped right moving MOONLIT SANDS (IRE), unplaced, slightly off its intended line, which in turn caused a knock-on effect to GOWANBUSTER, placed eighth, CHARLES FOX, placed fifth, and the winner CITRON MAJOR. However, after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
It was noted that approximately 1 ½ furlongs out SNAFFLED (IRE), placed third, shifted left causing TEMBER, placed second, to be eased slightly. However, after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
It was noted that approaching the line, KNOCKOUT BLOW, placed sixth, lugged left at the same time as HAVANA STAR (IRE), placed fourth, hung right, causing interference to GOWANBUSTER, placed eighth which had to be checked. However, after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Following the race, Paul Mulrennan reported that GOWANBUSTER, placed eighth, suffered interference both on leaving the stalls and approaching the line.
Race 3 - 6:25pm THE 188BET SUMMER PARTNERSHIP DOWNLOAD THE APP NOVICE MEDIAN AUCTION STAKES (CLASS 5) It was noted that inside the final furlong the winner, WALK ON WALTER (IRE), shifted quickly left for one hit, moving SAISONS D’OR (IRE), placed second, slightly off its intended line. 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 WALK ON WALTER (IRE).
Race 4 - 6:55pm THE GAINFORD GROUP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) PANTOMIME (IRE), trained by Rebecca Menzies was late into the Parade Ring. Being satisfied that this was due to the surcingle snapping during saddling and having to be replaced, no further action was taken.
An enquiry was held to consider interference from approximately 3 furlongs out when, CRAY (IRE), placed third, ridden by Kevin Stott, maneuvered left when insufficiently clear of ARCHIBELLE, placed second, ridden by James Sullivan, which was moved slightly off its intended line when dropping back, causing CAGED LIGHTNING (IRE), placed fifth to be checked. CRAY (IRE) then continued to drift left causing ARCHIBELLE to be tight for room on the rail. Stott was suspended for 3 days for careless riding in that he allowed his mount to drift left without sufficient correction causing interference to those on his inside.
Race 5 - 7:25pm THE O'BRIENS WASTE RECYCLING SOLUTIONS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) David Simcock was fined £80 as the record of vaccinations on the passport of WEST COAST CAVALIER had been altered.
The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination during routine testing of the winner SHANGHAI SILVER (IRE), found the gelding to have lost its right fore shoe.
Race 6 - 7:55pm THE TOWNHOUSE HOTEL HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) OROBAS (IRE) ran the previous day at Wolverhampton. Having been checked by the Veterinary Officer on arrival at Newcastle, the gelding was deemed fit to race.
Permission was given for KIWI BAY to be mounted on the track and go to post early.
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Post by Kimmy on May 1, 2018 20:18:25 GMT
Wednesday: going, weather & non-runners Ascot GOING: GOOD TO SOFT (Good in places) (GoingStick: Str 7.7, Rnd 7.1) WEATHER: Rain STALLS: Straight course - Stands' side; Round course - Inside Bath GOING: GOOD TO SOFT (Good in places) (GoingStick 7.6) WEATHER: Rain STALLS: Centre Brighton GOING: GOOD TO SOFT (Good in places) (GoingStick 7.0) WEATHER: Rain STALLS: 1m 2f & 1m 4f - Outer; Remainder - Inside Dundalk (AW) GOING: POLYTRACK: STANDARD WEATHER: Showers Pontefract GOING: SOFT (Good to soft in places) (GoingStick 7.2) WEATHER: Rain STALLS: Inside Wolverhampton (AW) GOING: TAPETA: STANDARD WEATHER: Rain STALLS: 7f - Outside; Remainder - Inside NON RUNNERS: 1:50 Kheleyf's Girl (11) 5:55 Pivotal Dream (12)
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Post by dennisg on May 2, 2018 6:34:48 GMT
in today's sporting life......................... Raheem House features among Anita Chambers' Wednesday selections, while a horse is fancied to tee up a Commonwealth Cup bid. She's got a tip for every race at every meeting. Raheen House can mark himself as a potential leading player in the staying division this term with victory on his seasonal bow at Ascot. The four-year-old steps up to two miles for the first time in the Longines Sagaro Stakes, but having won over 14 furlongs last term, it would not take much more to bridge that gap. Winner of the Bahrain Trophy at Newmarket last July, when he beat the reopposing Desert Skyline off level weights, trainer Brian Meehan then opted to take a break before going all-in for Classic glory in the St Leger at Doncaster. That plan did not quite pay off as he could finish only seventh in what was a strong renewal of the race and while the ease in the ground could have been a negative factor, Raheen House subsequently blew that theory out of the water when winning on good to soft going on his penultimate start at Ascot. His final outing of the year resulted in a solid second at Newbury, but he really was up against it that day as he conceded weight to the winner in a Group Three over an inadequate 12-furlong trip. While two miles is a question mark, there is stamina in his pedigree and Jamie Spencer is renowned for delivering his mounts with a late challenge - a tactic which could pay dividends. Abel Handy rounded off last year with Group Three glory and can pick up where he left off in the Merriebelle Stable Pavilion Stakes. He meets with old adversary Sound And Silence again and with the scores currently standing at one all, Abel Handy can take the advantage. Declan Carroll's runner turned a half-length defeat at York last August into a neck victory at Newmarket in October and while he was getting weight on both occasions, the suspicion is that he is the one on the upgrade now. Racing off level weights this time, any ease in the ground will be appreciated by Abel Handy and he can put himself in the Commonwealth Cup picture. Hors De Combat should be fit for the Celebrating The Commonwealth Paradise Stakes after a couple of decent runs in Dubai at the start of the year. He bagged a nice payday for Denis Coakley when winning a mile handicap in February, ending a long losing run in the process. It is interesting Aidan O'Brien goes to the trouble of sending The Irish Rover for the Sodexo Conditions Stakes and perhaps the hint should be taken. Trinity Star can make a winning debut for Karen McLintock in the Coral Supporting The Northern Racing College Handicap at Pontefract, while Asoof is one to follow at Wolverhampton. Beaten into third on her debut at Newmarket in April, Saeed bin Suroor's charge should progress for the experience and the second division of the Saddle Up For The #bcbf_18 Fillies' Novice Stakes is a nice opportunity to get off the mark. Sporting Life tips ASCOT: 2.00 The Irish Rover, 2.35 Dathanna, 3.10 RAHEEN HOUSE (NAP), 3.45 Abel Handy, 4.20 Hors De Combat, 4.55 Sayem. BATH: 5.45 High Horse, 6.20 La Fortuna, 6.50 Grandma Tilly, 7.20 De Vegas Kid, 7.50 Titan Goddess, 8.20 Frank Cool. BRIGHTON: 4.25 Princess Keira, 5.00 Tin Hat, 5.35 Groundnut, 6.10 Three C's, 6.40 Outrath, 7.10 Morning Skye, 7.40 Kafeel, 8.10 Krazy Paving. DUNDALK: 5.30 California Yoohoo, 6.00 Empire State, 6.30 Elusive In Paris, 7.00 Bucky Larson, 7.30 Flindt, 8.00 Universal Focus, 8.30 Litecoin, 9.00 A Likely Story. PONTEFRACT: 2.10 Zip, 2.45 Kings Full, 3.20 Stosur, 3.55 Trinity Star, 4.30 Inner Circle, 5.05 The Right Choice, 5.40 Foxtrot Knight. WOLVERHAMPTON: 1.50 Napping, 2.25 Sea Youmzain, 3.00 Raashdy, 3.35 Jaalboot, 4.10 Valcartier, 4.45 Dolcissimo, 5.20 Asoof, 5.55 Caribbean Spring. DOUBLE: Raheen House and Abel Handy.
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Post by dennisg on May 2, 2018 6:37:01 GMT
A look ahead to Wednesday's quality card at Ascot including trainer James Tate on the best horse he's "ever had". James Tate has labelled Invincible Army as "the best I've ever had" ahead of his return to action in Wednesday's Merriebelle Stable Pavilion Stakes at Ascot. The Invincible Spirit colt's form could hardly have worked out any better as he chased home subsequent French Group Three winner Sands Of Mali in the Gimcrack before beating all-weather sensation Corinthia Knight in the Sirenia Stakes. Invincible Army finished his 2017 campaign by pushing Greenham winner James Garfield close in the Mill Reef and Tate has high hopes. He said: "I'm not surprised his form has worked out how it has as being completely honest, he's the best horse I've ever had. His work this year has been better than it ever was last year, so we are very optimistic. "We see him as a sprinter. He goes by everything we've got at home and we've got a top man on board (Ryan Moore) so we're very excited. "The programme for horses like him is pretty clear. It's this, the Sandy Lane at Haydock and then the Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot, all being well. Like most good horses he wants good ground, but good to soft shouldn't inconvenience him too much." Roger Varian takes him on with Laugh A Minute, winner of a valuable sales race at Doncaster when last seen. "Laugh A Minute improved significantly for the drop back to six and a half furlongs at Doncaster and we're using this as a fact-finding mission in regards to his optimum trip this season," said the trainer on www.varianstable.com. "The track will suit, he won't mind the ground and he's in the thick of things on official ratings. He's been training nicely and I'm looking forward to getting him started." Charlie Appleby's Sound And Silence and the Declan Carroll-trained Abel Handy are closely matched on last year's form and take each other on again. Fighting Irish, Eirene and the Hamdan Al Maktoum-owned pair of Enjazaat and Eqtidaar complete the field for the Group Three. The Longines Sagaro Stakes sees Jessica Harrington's Torcedor return to the scene of his career-best effort when second to Order Of St George on Champions Day. He disappointed in Dubai on his seasonal return in March, but Harrington is prepared to forgive him that. "He seems to be in great form, I'm happy with him and he won't mind the ground having a bit of an ease in it," she said. "We've put a line through Dubai. I'd say it was the travelling, it might have been a bridge too far. He likes the track at Ascot, he was fifth in the Gold Cup and ran well on Champions Day, so we're hoping for a big run." Brian Meehan's Raheen House ended his Classic campaign in good form and would not have to improve too much to be a major player in the Cup races this season. "He had a very good campaign last year, winning both the Bahrain Trophy and the Noel Murless Stakes," Meehan told his website. "He has wintered very well at home and will benefit from the step up in trip this year. I am confident of a good performance and he should be in with a great chance." Doncaster Cup winner Desert Skyline, Chester and Lonsdale Cup hero Montaly, Mark Johnston's improving Time To Study and the Peter Niven-trained veteran Clever Cookie complete the field.
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Post by dennisg on May 2, 2018 6:39:55 GMT
Frankie Dettori will maintain his partnership with James Garfield in the Qipco 2000 Guineas after Without Parole was ruled out of the season's first Classic with a setback. George Scott's star colt made a successful start to his three-year-old campaign when winning the Greenham Stakes at Newbury last month, his second big-race success at the Berkshire circuit under Dettori having also landed the Mill Reef last September. It looked like Silvestre de Sousa might pick up the ride on James Garfield, but a bruised foot saw Without Parole ruled out meaning Dettori can ride Scott's charge after all. Dettori said: "He has won a Greenham, which is one of the main Guineas trials. George is very happy with him and we've got to give it a go. He is a bonny little horse and he really tries. He wears his heart on his sleeve and he should give it his best." Scott said: "I feel for the connections of Without Parole, who clearly has a massive future regardless of missing the Guineas. "I felt it was hugely important to have Frankie on board. He knows the horse so well and he has a lot of confidence in the horse. "He is the magic man and if anyone can pull it out the bag he will." James Garfield - a t for the Guineas - continued his preparation for the weekend when working over six furlongs on the Cambridge Road Polytrack gallop on Tuesday morning. George Scott on James Garfield's QIPCO 2000 Guineas Chances Scott said: "He has come out of his Newbury run extremely well. Obviously we've not done a huge amount of work with him since then. Today was the most he has done and he has come through that lovely. "He didn't really have a blow and he was bright and fresh after the work. I'm delighted with that." The son of Exceed and Excel has run just once over a mile when he failed to fire in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf. Scott is confident neither the trip or ground conditions will trouble him, however. He said: "That's the big question (the mile). I feel like America should be taken out of his CV a bit as he wasn't able to run at all there. I don't see why he won't get the mile. His racing style gives him the opportunity to do so and there is plenty of stamina on the dam's side. "He has run well on all types of ground. I believe he is better and more effective on top of the ground. We've missed the majority of the rain over the last couple of days and if we don't get too much rain tonight, I'd say it will be on the fast side of good, which would be lovely for him." View image on Twitter View image on Twitter George Scott @georgeoscott Frankie will ride James Garfield in the 2000 Guineas. 1:43 PM - May 1, 2018 187 43 people are talking about this Twitter Ads info and privacy Assessing the 2000 Guineas as a whole, Scott added: "Although it looks a more open race this year, there is plenty of depth to it. "I think Masar goes there with the best recent form. He is a course and distance winner and he was an emphatic winner of the Craven. Charlie's (Appleby) horses are flying and if we didn't win, I'd love to see Masar win as Charlie is a good friend of mine. "He would be the horse I would fear the most."
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Post by dennisg on May 2, 2018 6:42:20 GMT
Matt Brocklebank pores over the past 10 renewals of the Qipco 2000 Guineas and highlights the key trends ahead of Saturday's feature. Group One winner - 5/10 Half of the last 10 2000 Guineas winners had been successful at the highest level prior to claiming Classic glory, while in total seven of the recent sample group had been placed in Group One company. So previous experience in the big league looks a good pointer and throws up some interesting angles ahead of the 2018 edition. Firstly, two right near the top of the market who do not tick this particular box are Gustav Klimt and Elarqam, who have won at Group Two and Group Three level, but will move up in class on Saturday. It’s also a negative for Expert Eye, who flopped when odds-on in the Dewhurst. Like Expert Eye, James Garfield and Rajasinghe have raced in Group Ones but made little impact, whereas Roaring Lion, Masar and Cardsharp all have placed form at the top level thanks to a second in the Racing Post Trophy, and respective thirds in the Grand Criterium and Middle Park. U S Navy Flag and Saxon Warrior are the big winners in this section, the former being a dual Group One scorer after his swift Newmarket double in the Middle Park and the Dewhurst. Stablemate Saxon Warrior famously battled back to beat Roaring Lion on his first attempt in elite company in the Racing Post Trophy when last seen. Three or more runs - 8/10 It seems experience can be crucial when it comes to the difference between Classic success and defeat, with only a couple of Guineas winners in the past decade achieving the feat after just two previous racecourse visits. Two of this year's entry are attempting to follow the footsteps of Camelot and Makfi in that regard, and they are the well-fancied Elarqam, along with outsider Raid. The mean average of runs Guineas winners had under their belt over the last 10 years is 4.2, though it's worth noting the modal figure is six, with Churchill, Gleneagles and Dawn Approach all winning at HQ following half a dozen starts, all at two (again, more to follow). Two of those scoring on their seventh career start were trained by Aidan O'Brien, whose U S Navy Flag has suffered a couple of damaging defeats since the autumn, but has now had exactly six starts. He's not alone in that regard, in fact there are seven others who have had six goes, including Craven Stakes winner Masar. The others are James Garfield, Headway, Hey Gaman, Tip Two Win, Nebo and Cardsharp. Those to have had exactly four starts (closest to the mean) are Gustav Klimt, Expert Eye and Murillo, which leave Saxon Warrior who has had two. Prep race - 3/10 Prep races seem to have, by and large, gone out of fashion across the board in racing and far more horses are now being tuned up for their key targets away from the heat of battle. Aidan O'Brien leads the charge and it's notable that none of his past eight 2000 Guineas winners had been seen at three before striking at Newmarket in the first Saturday of May. Half of those pre-date the catchment zone for this feature, but his Henrythenavigator, Camelot, Gleneagles and Churchill are joined by John Oxx's Sea The Stars, Jim Bolger's Dawn Approach and the Hugo Palmer-trained Galileo Gold as Guineas winners to have come straight here. If taken at face value, it's a negative for market leader Gustav Klimt and U S Navy Flag, who were first and last respectively in the Leopardstown trial last month. Others to have prepped with a public run are James Garfield, Headway, Masar, Expert Eye, Roaring Lion, Hey Gaman, Tip Two Win, Raid, Nebo and Cardsharp. Unusually, Murillo, Rajasinghe, Elarqam and Saxon Warrior make up just the four qualifiers in this section, with the final trio all winning first time out as two-year-olds. Rajasinghe is the only one to have won first time out as early as May. Elarqam works under Jim Crowley Elarqam works on the Rowley Mile under Jim Crowley Form at 1m - 4/10 Six winners had yet to race at the 2000 Guineas distance of a mile heading into the race, with Galileo Gold, Camelot, Frankel and Sea The Stars those to buck the trend. Masar has unusually had four starts over at least a mile and every one of Saxon Warrior's three starts to date have come over the Guineas trip. The two at the top of the market who look capable of significant improvement as they move up to a mile for the first time are Galileo colt Gustav Klimt and Elarqam, whose parents both won the Guineas (Frankel x Attraction). They are both bred for the distance, and further, hinting strongly at further potential, which isn't necessarily the case with the far less-heralded Headway, Murillo, Nebo and Cardsharp, who could conceivably all end up in the sprinting ranks by the end of the year. CONCLUSION Elarqam falls short on Group One form as well as the number of runs he's had but so strong is his potential moving up from seven furlongs to a mile that he simply has to enter calculations. His trainer Mark Johnston is not renowned for leaving horses short of a gallop and the Frankel colt looks bound to be hard-fit for his seasonal debut. Otherwise, the focus is unsurprisingly on Aidan O'Brien's quartet of runners with SAXON WARRIOR afforded the vote. He's got Group One winning form, takes the well-trodden Ballydoyle route having not had a prep and has the balance of enough experience without being too exposed. The possible sticking point is whether the antepost Derby favourite will be sharp enough to win a Guineas before he is stepped up in distance, especially having been solely campaigned at a mile last year. However, despite his style of racing, Saxon Warrior's pedigree isn't absolutely laden with stamina. His dam Maybe won over six furlongs at two and she's out of a five furlong Listed winner, as well as being a sister to seven furlong winner Promise To Be. Last 10 Qipco 2000 Guineas winners 2017 Churchill Group One winner: YES Number of runs: 6 Run at three: NO Form at 1m: NO Ryan Moore on Churchill Ryan Moore celebrates on Churchill 2016 Galileo Gold Group One winner: NO Number of runs: 5 Run at three: NO Form at 1m: YES Galileo Gold won the Guineas and Frankie Dettori celebrated on style Galileo Gold won the Guineas and Frankie Dettori celebrated on style 2015 Gleneagles Group One winner: YES Number of runs: 6 Run at three: NO Form at 1m: NO Ryan Moore had never won the 2000 Guineas - and then Gleneagles came along Ryan Moore had never won the 2000 Guineas - and then Gleneagles came along 2014 Night Of Thunder Group One winner: NO Number of runs: 3 Run at three: YES Form at 1m: NO Kieren Fallon beat Australia and Kingman on Night Of Thunder Kieren Fallon beat Australia and Kingman on Night Of Thunder 2013 Dawn Approach Group One winner: YES Number of runs: 6 Run at three: NO Form at 1m: NO Dawn Approach went one better than his sire five years earlier Dawn Approach went one better than his sire five years earlier 2012 Camelot Group One winner: YES Number of runs: 2 Run at three: NO Form at 1m: YES Camelot's famous Classic campaign started with Newmarket glory Camelot's famous Classic campaign started with Newmarket glory 2011 Frankel Group One winner: YES Number of runs: 5 Run at three: YES Form at 1m: YES Frankel blew away his rivals in 2011 Frankel blew away his rivals in 2011 2010 Makfi Group One winner: NO Number of runs: 2 Run at three: YES Form at 1m: NO Makfi was a surprise winner in 2010 Makfi was a surprise winner in 2010 2009 Sea The Stars Group One winner: NO Number of runs: 3 Run at three: NO Form at 1m: YES Sea The Stars was out on his own in 2009 Sea The Stars was out on his own in 2009 2008 Henrythenavigator Group One winner: NO Number of runs: 4 Run at three: NO Form at 1m: NO Henrythenavigator narrowly got the better of New Approach in 2008 Henrythenavigator narrowly got the better of New Approach in 2008
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Post by Kimmy on May 2, 2018 8:33:33 GMT
BANKER
Poet's Princess (6.20 Bath)
Now is the time to get stuck in to Hughie Morrison's four-year-old Poet's Princess. The daughter of Poet's Voice started last season in the Group 3 Fred Darling Stakes and following a rather disappointing season (although she did finish second in a competitive Class 2 handicap in May), she dropped to a mark of 77. She ran a nice race on her seasonal reappearance at Windsor last month when showing blistering pace only to fade late on and she's leniently been dropped a further 2lb by the Handicapper on the back of that. Surprisingly, she now finds herself in Class 5 company and with conditions to suit, she should take all the beating.
3/1 Poet's Princess 6:20 Bath EYECATCHER
Torcedor (3.10 Ascot)
The six-runner Sagaro Stakes is quite a trappy affair but it may pay to stick with the class act, Torcedor, who makes the trip over from Ireland for trainer Jessica Harrington. This former Group 3 winner has really come into his own over staying trips and ran his two career-best races around this time last year, which included beating Order Of St George in the Vintage Crop Stakes at Naas. His three trips over to Ascot have yielded form figures of 552 (the last two in Group 1 company) and you can dismiss his run at Meydan in March when he clearly wasn't right.
3/1 Torcedor 3:10 Ascot EACH-WAY PLAY
Professor (4.55 Ascot)
There will be plenty of value about in this 20-runner apprentice handicap – not my normal choice of betting median – but an each-way bet on Professor looks too good to refuse. The eight-year-old gelding is exceptionally well handicapped on his old form (42lb lower than his last success) and, although he's 2lb wrong at the weights, he's shown in two all-weather starts this year that he maintains some of his old ability and should appreciate the return to turf. His draw in stall 19 is a slight concern, however.
28/1 Professor 4:55 Ascot
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Post by Kimmy on May 2, 2018 8:34:11 GMT
Lambourn: Nick Deacon
Raheen House (3.10 Ascot)
Smart staying two-year-old and continued improving during his second season. Has done well over the winter and looks to have found a good opportunity to add to his win at this level last season.
11/4 Raheen House 3:10 Ascot Others to follow Ascot 2.00 Getchagetchagetcha, 3.45 Enjazaat, 4.55 Balmoral Castle. Bath 5.45 High Horse, 6.20 Poet's Princess. Brighton 5.00 Tin Hat, 5.35 Downtown Mombasa. Pontefract 2.10 Azor Ahai. North: Colin Russell
Jaalboot (3.35 Wolverhampton, nap)
Made a decent debut for Mark Johnston when fourth from an outside draw over 6f at Chelmsford. Drawn much better for this contest and, given he's upped to 7f for the first time, he is fancied to get off the mark on his handicap debut.
5/1 Jaalboot 3:35 Wolverhampton (AW) Others to follow Ascot 3.10 Clever Cookie, 3.45 Abel Handy, 4.55 Abareeq. Bath 5.45 Sesame, 7.50 War Whisper. Brighton 4.25 Palmer, 5.35 Rastacap. Pontefract 2.10 Zip, 2.45 Kings Full, 3.20 Vigee Le Brun, 3.55 Lamloom, 4.30 Short Work, 5.05 Leeshaan, 5.40 Suitcase 'N' Taxi. Wolverhampton 1.50 Bop It, 2.25 Sea Youmzain, 3.00 Cool Music, 4.10 Swift Emperor, 5.55 Cabal. West Country: Tim Mitchell
Penny Poet (6.40 Brighton, nap)
A couple of encouraging efforts when switched to handicaps and upped in distance at the end of last season. Looks to have a race of this nature within her compass off her current mark.
10/1 Penny Poet 6:40 Brighton Others to follow Ascot 4.55 Sir Titan. Bath 6.20 Coronation Cottage, 7.50 Handytalk, 8.20 Toolatetodelegate. Wolverhampton 3.00 Retrieve, 5.55 Stringybark Creek. Newmarket: David Milnes
Valcartier (4.10 Wolverhampton, nap)
Has the scope to be better this year and fancied to score on his reappearance aftwer some smart work on the Al Bahathri Polytrack of late.
10/3 Valcartier 4:10 Wolverhampton (AW) Others to follow Ascot 2.35 Dathanna, 3.10 Desert Skyline, 3.45 Invincible Army, 4.20 Victory Bond, 4.55 Mountain Angel. Pontefract 2.45 Allieyf, 3.20 Stosur. Wolverhampton 1.50 Malaysian Boleh, 2.25 Phantasmic, 4.45 Nawassi, 5.20 Mythical Queen. Bath 6.20 Peace Dreamer. Brighton 4.25 Forever In Love, 5.00 One One Seven, 5.35 Shrewd Approach, 7.10 Morning Skye. Racing Post Ratings: Paul Curtis
Balmoral Castle (4.55 Ascot)
Won this race two years ago off 5lb higher and also ran his best race of last season over this course and distance. Weighted to go well for a yard enjoying a good spell.
17/2 Balmoral Castle 4:55 Ascot Topspeed: Dave Edwards
Michele Strogoff (3.55 Pontefract)
Lost his way after winning a claimer at Chester in June and has consequently tumbled down the handicap. Has gone well fresh in the past and a change of scenery may bring about a revival in fortunes.
10/1 Michele Strogoff 3:55 Pontefract Longshot: Neil McCabe
Dilinger (8.20 Bath)
Showed some promise in maidens last year and could improve on handicap debut for an in-form stable.
11/2 Dilinger 8:20 Bath Ireland: Tony O'Hehir
Georgie Hyphen (8.30 Dundalk)
Having finished well to take fourth place behind Alghabrah on his debut over the course and distance last month, the Ger Lyons-trained son of Zoffany can improve to land this 7f maiden under Colin Keane.
6/4 Georgie Hyphen 8:30 Dundalk (AW) The Raceform Interactive nugget
Mark Johnston is 11-35 (31 per cent) with two-year-olds in non-handicaps at Pontefract since 2015. If you refine it to just the months of April and May, his record reads 4-8 (50 per cent). He runs Port Of Leith in a novice event at 2.10.
9/4 Port Of Leith 2:10 Pontefract
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Post by Kimmy on May 2, 2018 8:34:47 GMT
Clive Cox has a 43 per cent strike-rate with two-year-old debutants at Bath, with Royal Ascot winner Heartache one of the winners. High Horse goes for the trainer in the 5.45.
Saeed Bin Suroor’s overall strike-rate of 18 per cent improves to 30 per cent with first-time geldings. Leader’s Legacy (4.10) goes for the trainer at Wolverhampton – a track where Bin Suroor has a good record.
Tony Carroll is 3-8 when applying first-time blinkers. Nouvelle Ere (6.40 Brighton) gets the aid for the first time. He looks the sole pace angle in the race and, while he hasn’t shown much recently, he is now 9lb lower than his last winning mark.
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Post by Kimmy on May 2, 2018 8:45:01 GMT
ASCOT
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
2.00 The Irish Rover
2.35 Dathanna
3.10 Torcedor
3.45 Invincible Army
4.20 Accidental Agent
4.55 Abareeq
GIMCRACK
2.00 The Irish Rover
2.35 Dathanna
3.10 Raheen House (nap)
3.45 Abel Handy (nb)
4.20 Hors De Combat
4.55 Sayem
NEWMARKET - 3.45 Sound And Silence (nb); 4.20 Victory Bond (nap).
BATH
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
5.45 Raskolnikov
6.20 Bellevarde
6.50 Grandma Tilly (nap)
7.20 Jaganory
7.50 Belledesert
8.20 David's Beauty
GIMCRACK
5.45 High Horse
6.20 La Fortuna
6.50 Grandma Tilly
7.20 De Vegas Kid
7.50 Titan Goddess
8.20 Frank Cool
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Post by Kimmy on May 2, 2018 8:45:28 GMT
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Post by Kimmy on May 2, 2018 8:45:49 GMT
PONTEFRACT
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
2.10 Azor Ahai
2.45 Making Miracles
3.20 Rayaa
3.55 Frankster
4.30 Short Work
5.05 The Right Choice
5.40 Foxtrot Knight
GIMCRACK
2.10 Zip
2.45 Kings Full
3.20 Stosur
3.55 Trinity Star
4.30 Inner Circle
5.05 The Right Choice
5.40 Foxtrot Knight
NORTHERNER – 2.45 Making Miracles (nap)
WOLVERHAMPTON
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
1.50 Bop It
2.25 Sarvi
3.00 Raashdy
3.35 Jaalboot
4.10 Leader's Legacy
4.45 Nawassi
5.20 Homeopathic
5.55 Stringybark Creek (nb)
GIMCRACK
1.50 Napping
2.25 Sea Youmzain
3.00 Raashdy
3.35 Jaalboot
4.10 Valcartier
4.45 Dolcissimo
5.20 Asoof
5.55 Caribbean Spring
NORTHERNER – 3.35 Jaalboot (nb)
BRIGHTON
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
4.25 Palmer
5.00 Tin Hat
5.35 Sociologist
6.10 Ettie Hart
6.40 Carraigin Aonair
7.10 Morning Skye
7.40 Buzz Lightyere
8.10 Beau Mistral
GIMCRACK
4.25 Princess Keira
5.00 Tin Hat
5.35 Groundnut
6.10 Three C's
6.40 Outrath
7.10 Morning Skye
7.40 Kafeel
8.10 Krazy Paving
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Post by Kimmy on May 2, 2018 18:19:48 GMT
Ascot, 02 May 18 Fixture Note After Race 1 the going was changed to Soft (from Good to Soft, Soft in Places). Race 1 - 2:00pm THE SODEXO CONDITIONS STAKES (CLASS 2) (PLUS 10 RACE) Following the race Ryan Moore reported that THE IRISH ROVER (IRE), placed fourth, reared as the stalls opened and was slowly away.
Race 2 - 2:35pm THE SKY BET SUPPORTING SPINAL INJURIES ASSOCIATION BRITISH EBF FILLIES' CONDITIONS STAKES (CLASS 3) (PLUS 10 RACE) Permission was given for DATHANNA (IRE) to wear a hood in the parade ring.
Race 3 - 3:10pm THE LONGINES SAGARO STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 3) Permission was given for MONTALY to wear a hood in the parade ring.
Race 4 - 3:45pm THE MERRIEBELLE STABLE PAVILION STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 3) Permission was given for EIRENE to wear a hood in the parade ring.
The Clerk of the Scales objected to FIGHTING IRISH (IRE), placed fourth, ridden by Stevie Donohoe, and trained by Harry Dunlop on the grounds of the rider weighing in at 9 stone 3 lbs having weighed out at 9 stone 5lbs. FIGHTING IRISH (IRE) was disqualified and the placings were revised as follows: Fourth: LAUGH A MINUTE, Fifth: EIRENE, Sixth: ABEL HANDY (IRE). The rider, the trainer and the Clerk of the Scales were interviewed. Donohoe was suspended for 3 days as, having weighed out early, shaved and used the bathroom, he had weighed in 2lb lighter than which he weighed out.
Following the race Andrea Atzeni reported that LAUGH A MINUTE, placed fourth, was denied a clear run. The representative of Charlie Appleby reported that SOUND AND SILENCE, unplaced, was unsuited by the Soft ground on this occasion and would prefer a faster surface.
Race 5 - 4:20pm CELEBRATING THE COMMONWEALTH PARADISE STAKES (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) Following the race the Veterinary Officer reported that CIRCUS COUTURE (IRE), placed fifth, had lost both front shoes.
Race 6 - 4:55pm THE MANNY MERCER APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for LOVE AND BE LOVED to go early to post.
Following the race William Cox reported that LOVE AND BE LOVED, unplaced, hung left throughout. The Veterinary Officer reported that BALMORAL CASTLE, unplaced, lost its left fore shoe. View Stewards report Brighton, 02 May 18 Race 1 - 4:25pm THE toteplacepot HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) The winner, CRYSTAL DEAUVILLE (FR), appeared to show improved form compared with its previous run at Bath on 20 April 2018 where the gelding finished twelfth of 15, beaten by 14 lengths. The representative of Gay Kelleway explained that CRYSTAL DEAUVILLE (FR) had benefitted from a more positive ride on this occasion, having been unable to dominate at Bath; his explanation was noted. CRYSTAL DEAUVILLE (FR) was routine tested.
Race 3 - 5:35pm THE totequadpot HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for DOWNTOWN MOMBASA (IRE) to go early to post.
The representative of Simon Crisford informed the Stewards that SHREWD APPROACH (IRE) was in foal.
The winner, RIVAS ROB ROY, appeared to show improved form compared to its previous run at Kempton on 18 April 2018, where the gelding finished ninth of 14, beaten by nine lengths. John Gallagher explained that RIVAS ROB ROY had benefited from a return to the turf and running again at Brighton, where the gelding has run well previously; his explanation was noted. RIVAS ROB ROY was routine tested.
Following the race, the representative of Eve Johnson Houghton reported that DOWNTOWN MOMBASA (IRE), placed fifth, was unsuited by the Good to Soft ground, and would prefer a quicker surface. The representative of Mark Johnston reported that RASTACAP, placed sixth, was unsuited by the track on this occasion.
Race 4 - 6:10pm THE COLOUR OBSTACLE RUSH BRIGHTON 12 MAY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) ROBERT THE PAINTER (IRE) finished fifth at Brighton the previous day. The Veterinary Officer reported that pre-race examination of the gelding deemed it fit to race.
Following the race, Sam Hitchcott reported that TRUST ME BOY, unplaced, moved poorly, and the Veterinary Officer reported that the gelding finished sore. The Veterinary Officer further reported that KATH'S BOY, placed eighth, had lost its right-hind shoe. The Starter reported that LOCOMMOTION, placed seventh, had anticipated the start and hit its head on the stalls. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 5 - 6:40pm THE SOUTH COAST MIGHTY HIKE 7 JULY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Liam Jones, the rider of TILSWORTH LUKEY, placed second, was suspended for 2 days for using his whip above the permitted level, approaching the final furlong.
Race 6 - 7:10pm THE OXFAM TRAILWALKER CHALLENGE 14-15 JULY NOVICE AUCTION STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for TESORINA (IRE) to wear a hood in the Parade Ring and to go early to post. View Stewards report Wolverhampton, 02 May 18 Race 1 - 1:50pm THE BLACK COUNTRY BUSINESS FESTIVAL HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for BOP IT, CALEDONIAN GOLD, SPITFIRE LIMITED and TASAABOQ to go early to post.
Danny Brock, the rider of the winner, TASAABOQ, was suspended for 8 days for using his whip arm above shoulder height inside the final furlong.
Race 4 - 3:35pm THE IT'S GONNA BE BOSTIN'! HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Following the race, Tom Marquand reported that STRAIGHT ASH (IRE), placed fifth, hung left-handed off the home bend.
Race 6 - 4:45pm THE SADDLE UP FOR THE ~BCBF_18 FILLIES' NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (PLUS 10 RACE) (DIV I) Permission was given for CLUB TROPICANA to wear a hood in the Parade Ring.
Following the race, Oisin Murphy reported that the winner, DESERT DIAMOND, hung right-handed in the home straight.
Race 7 - 5:20pm THE SADDLE UP FOR THE ~BCBF_18 FILLIES' NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (PLUS 10 RACE) (DIV II) Permission was given for MYTHICAL QUEEN to wear a hood in the Parade Ring.
An enquiry was held to consider the placings in this race after interference from approaching the final furlong when MYTHICAL QUEEN, placed second in a dead-heat, ridden by Robert Havlin, interfered with HOMEOPATHIC, placed second in a dead-heat, ridden by Oisin Murphy. The Stewards considered that the interference had improved MYTHICAL QUEEN’s placing as the filly had hung right-handed in the early part of the straight, bumping HOMEOPATHIC and carrying that filly of its intended line. MYTHICAL QUEEN then continued to hang right-handed for some distance thereafter, intimidating HOMEOPATHIC off its intended line. Taking into account the ground and momentum lost by HOMEOPATHIC and the fact there was no margin between the two horses at the finish, the placings were revised as follows: Second: HOMEOPATHIC, third: MYTHICAL QUEEN. The interference was found to be accidental as Havlin had taken reasonable steps to correct his mount which was hanging badly.
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that TAMAARA (IRE), unplaced, lost its right fore shoe.
Race 8 - 5:55pm THE ~THISISTHEBLACKCOUNTRY APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for OUTLAW TORN (IRE) to go early to post.
An enquiry was held to consider interference approximately three furlongs out when the winner, CARIBBEAN SPRING (IRE), ridden by Jane Elliott, and FILAMENT OF GOLD (USA), placed fourth, ridden by Gary Mahon, interfered with BERTIE BLU BOY, placed eighth, ridden by Kevin Lundie. Elliott was suspended for 3 days for careless riding as she had allowed her mount to drift left-handed when insufficiently clear of BERTIE BLU BOY, causing Lundie to have to take a check. In the same incident, Mahon was suspended for 2 days for careless riding as he had attempted to obtain a run on the inside of BERTIE BLU BOY when there was insufficient room to do so which contributed to the interference suffered by Lundie.
Following the race, Kevin Lundie reported that BERTIE BLU BOY suffered interference in running and added that the saddle on the gelding had slipped. The Veterinary Officer reported that NEW DELHI (IRE), placed seventh, lost both its left and right fore shoes. View Stewards report Pontefract, 02 May 18 Race 1 - 2:10pm THE WILLIAM HILL SUPPORTS THE NORTHERN RACING COLLEGE EBF NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) Following the race, David Allan reported that CEMETRY WALL, unplaced, was slowly away and ran green. The Veterinary Officer reported that the colt had lost its right hind shoe.
Race 2 - 2:45pm THE SKY BET SUPPORTS THE NORTHERN RACING COLLEGE/BRITISH EBF MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) Following the race, the representative of Luke McJanet reported that FLAT OUT ERIC, unplaced, was unsuited by the Soft ground and would prefer a sounder surface.
Race 3 - 3:20pm THE DONCASTER EQUINE COLLEGE FILLIES' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Following the race, Daniel Tudhope reported that VIGEE LE BRUN (IRE), unplaced, ran flat.
Race 4 - 3:55pm THE CORAL SUPPORTING THE NORTHERN RACING COLLEGE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for LAMLOOM (IRE) to go early to post.
Race 5 - 4:30pm THE LADBROKES SUPPORTING THE NORTHERN RACING COLLEGE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for ARAQEEL to be mounted on the course and go early to post. View Stewards report Bath, 02 May 18 Race 2 - 6:20pm THE ANDERSONS WASTE MANAGEMENT FILLIES' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Following the race, Liam Keniry reported that CORONATION COTTAGE, placed sixth, reared as the stalls opened and was slowly away.
Race 3 - 6:50pm THE SIS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for CENT FLYING to go early to post.
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Post by Kimmy on May 2, 2018 18:20:44 GMT
Faugheen has had a growth in the groin area the size of a mandarin orange removed on Wednesday, his trainer Willie Mullins reported.
The hugely popular ten-year-old was one of many big stories at the Punchestown festival last week, when bouncing back to form with an impressive win in the Champion Stayers Hurdle, but any prospect of seeing him on a racecourse again soon has evaporated with news of his operation.
Mullins, who has saddled Rich Ricci's horse to nine Grade 1 victories, said on Wednesday evening: "Faugheen was sore behind after his win at Punchestown and was inflamed around his groin area.
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Post by Kimmy on May 2, 2018 18:21:21 GMT
Ken Butler, broadcaster, television producer and one of the original ITV7 racing team, wine merchant, author and an owner and breeder, has died at the age of 94.
While he will be remembered for his ITV7 roles, Butler, who lived in Dormansland, the neighbouring village to Lingfield, was a long-time owner and breeder with horses trained in Epsom by Philip Mitchell and Simon Dow.
Butler was fondly remembered on Wednesday by both trainers, as well as former television colleague Brough Scott.
Mitchell said: “He was a lovely man who understood racing, a fantastic man to train for. He was a complete and utter realist, knowing all the ups and downs, but my goodness how he enjoyed the ups – and we had plenty of them.
“I remember training some good fillies for him, including Budget Queen, who was third in the Lincoln in 1979, and Stardyn, who Ray McGhin struck up a great understanding with to win quite a few – they would have been rated in the 90s these days.
“Whenever we had success there was always a case of the finest claret arriving on the doorstep a few days later.”
Butler continued to breed on a small scale and Dow was his last trainer, his last winner being Autumn Tonic at Chelmsford three years ago.
Dow said: “It was always a privilege to spend time with Ken as he had such a passion for racing and loved his small breeding operation. He was a friend who was always very supportive, had great patience and will be much missed.”
Scott, who joined ITV Racing after retiring as a jockey, said: "I remember going in very vulnerable as the new boy at 28 and he was very kind to me and very generous. I have only pleasant memories of him and I never heard him raise his voice or have a bad word for anyone."
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Post by Kimmy on May 2, 2018 18:22:28 GMT
11/2 Dilinger 8:20 Bath Another who has been well supported this evening is Dilinger, who has been backed into 9-2 favouritism from 10-1. He finished no better than seventh in three maidens last year and it is the market rather than the formbook that suggests an opening mark of 52 is viewed as favourable.
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Post by dennisg on May 3, 2018 6:27:30 GMT
in today's sporting life....................... Mick Channon has his string in fine form at present and Ashley Iveson expects him to be among the winners at Redcar on Thursday. Maksab narrowly failed to hit the target on his return last month but he can make swift amends in the Racing UK Profits Returned To Racing Handicap at Redcar. Mick Channon's charge was beaten a length and three-quarters on his seasonal bow at Newmarket last month, making the early running from his low draw before those efforts perhaps told a bit at the finish. He was beaten by a seemingly progressive rival that day and given this will be his ninth career start, Maksab is probably pretty well known by the handicapper these days. However, Maksab has proved capable off a slightly higher mark than his current perch of 84 previously, so you should be assured of a good run in what is, on the face of it, a slightly cooler heat than he faced at Headquarters. Diplomacy can hit the ground running for David O'Meara in the Subscribe To Racing UK On Youtube Novice Median Auction Stakes. He was limited to just one start as a juvenile last term, finishing a fair fourth over the same seven furlongs he faces again here. This Champs Elysees gelding was perhaps slightly found out on testing autumn ground on that occasion, but he is related to a couple of decent runners and could improve on a better surface. Chiefofchiefs is the choice in the totetrifecta Pick The 1,2,3 Handicap at Chelmsford after a pleasing return to action last month. Having his first start after a winter break and a gelding operation, Chiefofchiefs stayed on from off the pace to be beaten just over four lengths in fifth when tackling a better event than this at Newmarket. He had previously been just under three lengths behind Addeybb off level weights on his final start last term and the value of that form has been well and truly underlined with the winner landing the Lincoln already this year before adding a Group Two triumph at Sandown last week. It would be a push to say Chiefofchiefs is anywhere near that good, but Charlie Fellowes has always liked his charge and gelding him could be the making of him. Victory Wave will be a popular choice in the Compare Bookies At freebetting.co.uk Novice Stakes at Southwell after hacking up by six lengths at the track last month. That was only an average maiden at best but her manner of victory was impressive and she likely would not have to be too good to follow up. Mercury Rising disappointed on his only two-year-old outing but can compensate his followers in the Download The App At 188Bet Median Auction Maiden Stakes at Lingfield. Tried over six furlongs last September, he found it all happening too quickly, fluffing the start and running green before eventually running on. He never looked likely to get on terms that day, but the experience should not be wasted on him and the switch up to a mile here should suit. Sporting Life tips: CHELMSFORD: 5.50 Shellbrook, 6.20 Poetic Affair, 6.50 Main Street, 7.20 Chiefofchiefs, 7.50 Gold Filigree, 8.20 Two Seas, 8.50 Jeremiah. CLONMEL: 5.30 Elusive In Paris, 6.00 Timiniya, 6.30 Dayereh, 7.00 Excelli, 7.30 Rashaan, 8.00 Bibliotheca, 8.30 Days Without End. LINGFIELD: 2.00 Attain, 2.30 Mercury Rising, 3.00 What A Party, 3.30 Mishaal, 4.00 Central City, 4.30 Belated Breath, 5.00 Mac O'Polo. MUSSELBURGH: 5.40 Dawoodi, 6.10 Amadeus, 6.40 Soldier's Minute, 7.10 Clemento, 7.40 Super Florence, 8.10 Lotara, 8.40 Elite Icon. REDCAR: 2.10 Willow Brook, 2.40 Left Alone, 3.10 Diplomacy, 3.40 MAKSAB (NAP), 4.10 Al Khan, 4.40 Moltoir, 5.10 Plansina. SOUTHWELL: 2.20 Go On Gal, 2.50 Bertie Moon, 3.20 Victory Wave, 3.50 Monks Stand, 4.20 Cryptonite, 4.50 Indian Tinker, 5.20 Scrafton. DOUBLE: Maksab and Diplomacy.
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Post by dennisg on May 3, 2018 6:29:38 GMT
Ben Linfoot looks at the pedigrees of the QIPCO 2000 Guineas contenders and delivers a verdict on the breeding of the leading players ahead of the season's first Classic. Gustav Klimt: Galileo – Massarra (Danehill) Gustav Klimt heads the market for the QIPCO 2000 Guineas and he’s the only Galileo colt in this year’s field. Galileo has sired three 2000 Guineas winners at Newmarket; Frankel, Gleneagles and Churchill, with his overall stats on the Rowley Mile course offering a win strike-rate of 13 per cent, something that slightly increases when taking into account his progeny’s success over the track and trip of the Guineas. Gustav Klimt is bred along the same lines of Frankel, being out of a Danehill mare, and he’s the half-brother to two winning milers, so it’s reasonable to expect he will improve for the trip having only run over six and seven furlongs thus far. Verdict: Has the pedigree of a miler with a touch of speed and he could well have too much toe for one or two of his more stoutly-bred opposition. Sky Bet Odds: Sire & Damsire progeny on the Rowley Mile: Galileo – 46/354 @ 12.99% (Non handicaps – 40/271 @ 14.76%) Out of Danehill mares – 41/405 10.12% (Non handicaps 29/251 11.55%) Over a mile: Galileo 14/101 @13.86% (Non handicaps 14/99 14.14%) Out of Danehill mares – 11/112 9.82% (Non handicaps 9/74 12.16%) Gustav Klimt challenges on the far side of Nebo (yellow) and Finniston Farm Gustav Klimt gets up to beat Nebo last season Saxon Warrior: Deep Impact – Maybe (Galileo) Japanese sire Deep Impact has had some Group One joy in Europe with his daughter, Beauty Parlour, winning the 2012 French 1000 Guineas while 2015 Hong Kong Cup hero, A Shin Hikari, famously came over and won the following year’s Prix d’Ispahan by 10 lengths. His Royal Ascot flop meant a first Group One in England eluded Deep Impact’s progeny, though, until Saxon Warrior won last year’s Racing Post Trophy. Unbeaten in three starts, he could easily become Deep Impact’s first English Classic winner, although his dam, Maybe, wasn’t as good at three as she was at two. We know he stays the mile well, however, and progeny out of Galileo mares have a 23 per cent strike-rate over a mile on the Rowley Mile. Verdict: The worry is he'll need further at three, but there is certainly hope he'll have the speed considering the record of progeny out of Galileo mares over a mile on this course. Sky Bet Odds: Sire & Damsire progeny on the Rowley Mile: Deep Impact - 0/2 Out of Galileo mares – 22/130 @ 17% (Non handicaps – 13/92 @ 14%) Over a mile: Out of Galileo mares 9/39 23.08% (Non handicaps – 7/31 @ 22.58%) Saxon Warrior pictured winning on debut Saxon Warrior pictured winning on debut Masar: New Approach – Khawlah (Cape Cross) New Approach progeny have 11 wins in non handicaps on the Rowley Mile and one of those is Dawn Approach’s 2013 2000 Guineas romp where he blitzed the field by five lengths. Masar looks the best New Approach colt since Dawn Approach and we know the course and distance suits him after his own easy Craven Stakes victory last month. The first foal to race out of Cape Cross mare Khawlah, his dam won the UAE Oaks and UAE Derby over nearly 10 furlongs and that sort of trip could well bring even more improvement out of Charlie Appleby’s star, while it harbours slight doubts that he’ll be tapped for toe by a genuine miler. Whether he’ll stay 1m4f is a question for another day. Verdict: Was fit and ready in the Craven and on that form he's a big player, but does look vulnerable to an out-and-out miler and might be seen at best over ten furlongs. Sky Bet Odds: Sire & Damsire progeny on the Rowley Mile: New Approach – 17/125 @13.6% (Non handicaps – 11/97 @ 11.34%) Out of Cape Cross mares – 9/110 @ 8.18% (Non handicaps - 7/66 @10.61%) Over a mile: New Approach – 5/38 @ 13.16% (Non handicaps – 5/35 @14.29%) Out of Cape Cross mares – 2/28 @ 7.14% (Non handicaps - 2/20 @10%) Masar wins under William Buick Masar: Might he be better over 10 furlongs? Elarqam: Frankel – Attraction (Efisio) With John Gosden ruling Without Parole out of the Guineas due to a bruised foot the sole Frankel in the field is Mark Johnston’s Elarqam. Out of Johnston’s 1000 Guineas winner Attraction, Elarqam can boast parents that both won Classics on this weekend and his sire’s was the greatest of them all. Frankel’s first Classic representation was last year with Dream Castle and Eminent finishing fifth and sixth in the Guineas before Cracksman finished third in the Derby and second in the Irish Derby, his only two defeats from eight starts. As for Attraction, Elarqam is the eighth foal out of the mare and the previous best horse she produced was Fountain Of Youth, a Group Three-winning sprinter for Aidan O’Brien. But if any horse in the field was bred for a Guineas, it’s this fellow. Verdict: Out of a Guineas winner, by the Guineas winner, it looks like his sire's class has produced the best colt out of Attraction yet. If he's ready mentally, after just two runs, he could be the one. Sky Bet Odds: Sire & Damsire progeny on the Rowley Mile: Frankel – 6/37 @16.22% (Non handicaps 6/34 @ 17.65%) Out of Efisio mares – 14/167 @8.38% (Non handicaps 9/69 @13.04%) Over a mile: Frankel – 3/17 @17.65% (Non handicaps – 3/15 @ 20%) Out of Efisio mares – 3/28 @ 10.71% (NH 1/10 @ 10%) Elarqam Elarqam: Has the Guineas pumping through his veins Expert Eye: Acclamation – Exemplify (Dansili) On running style you’d be hoping Expert Eye will settle in order to see out the eighth furlong, something he hasn’t yet encountered in four career starts. Especially considering his Greenham second. But on pedigree you’d say he’ll relish the distance. He’s a half-brother to a mile winner, his dam was a mile winner and she was a half-sister to 1000 Guineas winner Special Duty, who was out of a sister to a Grade One winner over a mile. Horses out of Dansili mares in non handicaps over a mile on the Rowley Mile have an impressive near 27 per cent strike-rate. Verdict: Has a nice mix of speed and stamina being by a high-class sprinter out of a Dansili mare and if he settles early he could well confirm the promise of his Vintage Stakes cruise. Sky Bet Odds: Sire & Damsire progeny on the Rowley Mile: Acclamation – 23/245 @9.39% (Non handicaps 15/125 @12 %) Out of Dansili mares – 14/95 @14.74% (Non handicaps 10/53 @ 18.87%) Over a mile: Acclamation – 3/30 @10% (Non handicaps 1/11 @9.09%) Out of Dansili mares – 5/26 @ 19.23% (Non handicaps 4/15 @ 26.67%) Expert Eye Expert Eye: Has a nice blend of speed and stamina in his pedigree US Navy Flag: War Front – Misty For Me (Galileo) Air Force Blue was meant to be the War Front colt that catapulted his sire into the Classic-winning stratosphere. A high-class juvenile, he was sent off as 4/5 favourite for the 2016 2000 Guineas but finished second last, with subsequent events proving, conclusively, that he didn’t train on. Hopes aren’t as high for US Navy Flag, a horse that ran 11 times at two, winning four. Two of those victories were Group Ones, though, and they both came on the Rowley Mile, within the space of a fortnight, last autumn. A full sister to Roly Poly, she had a similar profile, and though she wasn’t ready for the Guineas she did win three Group Ones at three. War Front progeny and sons and daughters out of Galileo mares have a good record on the Rowley Mile, especially over the Guineas distance. Verdict: Strong stats from his sire and damsire on the Rowley Mile and, if he runs, he has to have a chance, especially with the ground drying. Sky Bet Odds: Sire & Damsire progeny on the Rowley Mile: War Front – 10/53 @18.87% (Non handicaps – 7/38 @ 18.42%) Out of Galileo mares – 22/130 @ 17% (Non handicaps – 13/92 @ 14%) Over a mile: War Front – 2/14 @ 14.29% (Non handicaps – 1/12 @8.33%) Out of Galileo mares 9/39 23.08% (Non handicaps – 7/31 @ 22.58%) Aidan O'Brien - 2018 QIPCO Guineas Festival Contenders Best Of The Rest Kitten’s Joy could well be represented by Roaring Lion despite his Craven flop. His best colt so far has been Hawkbill, rated 122 after his Coral-Eclipse win. Roaring Lion’s dam, Vionnet, was related to a winner in the US that got further and John Gosden’s charge could well stay beyond a mile. Exceed And Excel sired a top miler in Excelebration who suffered, a little, for being born in the Frankel era. This year he has James Garfield in the Guineas and he’s related to winners over a mile and further so should have no trouble seeing out the trip. Finally, the late Scat Daddy is a sire in vogue thanks to the exploits of Lady Aurelia and Caravaggio, but Mendelssohn has shown this season that he’s not just all about sprinters. That’s good news for Aidan O’Brien’s outsider Murillo, untried beyond six furlongs. His dam, Mostaqelah, stayed a mile and he’s a half-brother to a couple of horses that won over a mile or further, but if he does run he could well be utilised as a pacemaker. James Garfield James Garfield: Should get the mile on breeding Roaring Lion – Kitten’s Joy – Vionnet (Street Sense) Sire & Damsire progeny on the Rowley Mile: Kitten’s Joy – 3/8 @37.5% (Non handicaps – 2/7 @28.57%) Over a mile: Kitten’s Joy – RM – 2/5 @40% (Non handicaps – 1/4 @25%) Headway – Havana Gold – On Her Way (Medicean) Sire & Damsire progeny on the Rowley Mile: Havana Gold – 0/9 Out of Medicean mares 2/35 5.71% (Non handicaps 1/17 5.88%) Over a mile: Out of Medicean mares 0/10 James Garfield – Exceed And Excel – Whazzat (Daylami) Sire & Damsire progeny on the Rowley Mile: Exceed And Excel – 19/238 7.98% (Non handicaps 8/143 @5.59%) Out of Daylami mares - 8/75 @10.67% (Non handicaps 5/45 11.11%) Over a mile: Exceed And Excel – 3/45 6.67 (Non handicaps1/23 @4.35 %) Out of Daylami mares 2/20 @10% (Non handicaps 2/15 13.33%) Tip Two Win – Dark Angel – Freddie’s Girl (More Than Ready) Sire & Damsire progeny on the Rowley Mile: Dark Angel – 11/166 6.63% (Non handicaps 4/94 4.26%) Out of More Than Ready mares 1/5 20% Over a mile: Dark Angel – 3/30 10% (Non handicaps 1/17 @5.88%) Rajasinghe – Choisir – Bunditten (Soviet Star) Sire & Damsire progeny on the Rowley Mile: Choisir – 7/61 @11.68% (Non handicaps 4/31 @12.90%) Out of Soviet Star mares 8/114 @7.02% (Non Handicaps – 2/53 3.77%) Over a mile: Choisir RM – 0/10 Out of Soviet Star mares 1/25 4% Murillo – Scat Daddy – Mostaqeleh (Rahy) Sire & Damsire progeny on the Rowley Mile Scat Daddy – 1/9 11.11% Out of Rahy mares – 12/108 11.11% (Non Handicaps 9/72 12.5%) Over a mile: Scat Daddy – 1/4 25% Out of Rahy mares – 1/25 4% (Non Handicaps 1/19 5.26%) Hey Gaman – New Approach – Arsaadi (Dubawi) Sire & Damsire progeny on the Rowley Mile New Approach – 17/125 @13.6% (Non handicaps – 11/97 @ 11.34%) Out of Dubawi mares – 2/19 @ 10.53% (Non handicaps - 1/15 @6.67%) Over a mile: New Approach – 5/38 @ 13.16% (Non handicaps – 5/35 @14.29%) Out of Dubawi mares – 0/7 @ 0% (Non handicaps - 0/5 @0%) Raid – Havana Gold – Remarkable Story (Mark Of Esteem) Sire & Damsire progeny on the Rowley Mile Havana Gold – 0/9 Out of Mark Of Esteem mares – 12/110 10.91 (Non handicaps 9/59 15.25%) Over a mile: Out of Mark Of Esteem mares - 0/22 Cardsharp – Lonhro – Pure Illusion (Danehill) Sire & Damsire progeny on the Rowley Mile Lonhro – 2/10 20% (Non handicaps 1/8 12.5%) Out of Danehill mares – 41/405 10.12% Over a mile: Lonhro – 0/1 Out of Danehill mares – 11/112 9.82% (NH 9/74 12.16%) Nebo – Kodiac – Kindling (Dr Fong) Sire & Damsire progeny on the Rowley Mile Kodiac – 13/129 10.08% (11/80 13.75%) Out of Dr Fong mares – 0/56 Over a mile: Kodiac – 3/25 12%
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