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Post by Kimmy on May 7, 2018 16:39:23 GMT
Josh Doyle has called time on his career as a jockey, citing the ongoing battle with the scales as a decisive factor.
The apprentice, who was based with powerful trainer David O'Meara on the outskirts of York, is not the first rider to struggle with his weight but he has become tired of the extremes measures he would use to defy nature.
"I've finished riding as it became tough, both mentally and physically," said Doyle, who at 5ft 10" is tall for a Flat jockey.
"I would be riding one day, have two or three days off and then my weight would shoot back up again. I'd be running with sweatsuits on, wearing them in the car and sweating in baths. I did it all – but you can't stop mother nature."
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Post by Kimmy on May 7, 2018 18:12:30 GMT
Tuesday: going, weather & non-runners Brighton GOING: GOOD (Good to firm in places) (GoingStick 8.4) (Watering) WEATHER: Sunny STALLS: 1m4f - Outer; Remainder - Centre NON RUNNERS: 4:05 Amuletum (6) Exeter GOING: GOOD (Good to soft in places) (GoingStick 6.9) (Rail movements: Races 1, 2 & 6 +27yds, Race 3 +34yds, Race 4 -75yds and Race 5 -135yds) WEATHER: Light rain Fakenham GOING: GOOD (GoingStick 6.9) (Watering to maintain) (Rail movements: Race 1 +158yds, Race 2 +215yds, Races 3 & 5 + 198yds, Race 4 +301yds, Race 6 +258yds) WEATHER: Mostly sunny Ludlow GOING: GOOD (GoingStick 7.3) (Watered) WEATHER: Light rain Roscommon GOING: Flat course - HEAVY; Jumps course - SOFT (Heavy in places) WEATHER: Light rain Thirsk GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (Watered) (Rail movements: Races 2, 3, 7 & 8 +7yds, Race 4 + 14yds) WEATHER: Light rain STALLS: 1m4f - Stands' side; Straight course - Centre; Remainder - Inside NON RUNNERS: 2:20 Herringswell (3) 3:20 Colenso (6) 4:25 Capla Demon (3)
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Post by Kimmy on May 7, 2018 20:52:01 GMT
Foxtrot Knight 2.00 Brighton SP forecast 13-8
Dropped to a handy mark and followed his second at Wolverhampton last month with an easy four-and-a-half-length success at Pontefract on soft ground last week. Ruth Carr’s gelding is well treated off the same mark, but has disappointed on downhill tracks in the past.
Conclusion Handles quicker ground but the course is the main doubt. At odds-against I’ll take a chance on him acting on it.
Ascendant 2.10 Fakenham SP forecast 4-5
The 12-year-old is a smart type in this lowly grade and made it four wins from his last five starts when justifying odds-on favouritism over course and distance in March. That was on soft ground but he handles quicker.
Conclusion Tiger Trek is a danger, but Ascendant should be up to it.
Mystic Meg 2.20 Thirsk SP forecast 11-8
Went off 5-2 joint-favourite for a mile fillies’ novice event at Newmarket last September but finished eight lengths behind subsequent Fillies’ Mile third Magic Lily. Those in behind have done little for the form, but she shaped as though the drop to 7f will suit and the hood she wore has been removed.
Conclusion I like Private Cashier and there are a few interesting newcomers too. Lay.
Hinde Street 3.20 Thirsk SP forecast 13-8
Unfancied at 25-1 for his debut in a 1m2f novice event at Lingfield last month but overcame greenness to win going away by a length and a half. John Gosden’s gelding holds Royal Ascot entries over further and looks sure to improve over 1m4f.
Conclusion From a red-hot stable that does well here, but the form of his win has taken some knocks. I’m on the fence.
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Post by Kimmy on May 7, 2018 20:52:52 GMT
Newmarket: David Milnes
Hinde Street (3.20 Thirsk, nap)
No fluke about his big-priced winning debut at Lingfield when the son of Giant's Causeway won going away, suggesting this trip would suit. The grey has since worked well on the Al Bahathri.
13/8 Hinde Street 3:20 Thirsk Others to follow Brighton 4.05 Amuletum, 4.35 Navarra Princess, 5.05 Ocean Temptress. Thirsk 2.20 Mystic Meg, 2.50 Feathery, 4.25 Capla Demon, 5.25 Buckland Beau. Lambourn: James Burn
Some Kinda Lama (3.45 Fakenham, nap)
Marathon trip and decent ground provide the platform for this capable seven-year-old to return to form.
16/1 Some Kinda Lama 3:45 Fakenham Others to follow Brighton 2.30 Global Passion, 3.35 Spirit Of Belle, 4.05 Becca Campbell. Exeter 6.20 Champ. Fakenham 3.10 Don Des Fosses. Ludlow 7.00 Monbeg Legend, 7.30 Agincourt Reef, 8.30 Lust For Glory. Thirsk 3.20 Bartholomeu Dias West Country: Andrew King
Diamond Guy (5.30 Ludlow, nap)
Showed a good turn of foot to score in comfortable fashion last time and he is fancied to follow up with conditions in his favour.
4/9 Diamond Guy 5:30 Ludlow Others to follow Ludlow 7.00 San Satiro, 8.30 Cheeky Chica. Fakenham 2.10 Ascendant. Brighton 3.00 Silverturnstogold, 3.35 Sarangoo, 5.05 Nutini. Exeter 5.50 Mrs Miggins, 6.20 Sersevsky, 6.50 Katy P, 7.20 Admirals Secret, 8.20 Rufio. North: Colin Russell
Acclaim The Nation (3.55 Thirsk, nap)
This lightly-raced five-year-old was a good fourth at Windsor last time. Now he's below his last winning mark, with his stable in good form and with cheekpieces on for the first time, he is fancied to get off the mark for the season.
10/1 Acclaim The Nation 3:55 Thirsk Others to follow Brighton 2.00 Foxtrot Knight. Exeter 5.50 Secret Escape. Ludlow 7.30 Lincoln County, 8.00 Hit And Run. Thirsk 1.50 Bengali Spirit, 2.20 Makawee, 2.50 Forever A Lady, 3.20 Lucky Deal, 4.25 Militia, 4.55 Planetaria, 5.25 Mango Chutney. Racing Post Ratings: Simon Turner
Wonderfillo (5.25 Thirsk)
Leading chance on recent all-weather figures and shapes as if a race like this could be within his compass. Powerful stable in the groove and is likely to go close.
9/2 Wonderfillo 5:25 Thirsk Topspeed: Dave Edwards
Mango Chutney (5.25 Thirsk)
A course winner here last summer, he was touched off over 7f at Wetherby nine days ago and can gain compensation over this longer trip.
11/4 Mango Chutney 5:25 Thirsk Longshot: David Revers
Bashiba (3.55 Thirsk)
Nigel Tinkler's Iffraaj gelding loves fast ground, has a good draw to attack from and Lewis Edmunds takes off a handy 3lb.
16/1 Bashiba 3:55 Thirsk Ireland: Tony O'Hehir
Machiavelli (6.10 Roscommon)
Having shown improved form when upped to this 1m2f trip for his handicap debut at Leopardstown last month, the Johnny Murtagh-trained gelding can take another step forward in this three-year-old handicap and gets the vote to score under Shane Foley.
9/4 Machiavelli 6:10 Roscommon The Raceform Interactive nugget
The 11-year-old gelding Shinooki is 3-8 at Fakenham, improving to 2-3 when he runs over fences at the track. He runs in the 3m5f chase (3.45) for trainer Alex Hales.
33/1 Shinooki 3:45 Fakenham
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Post by Kimmy on May 7, 2018 20:53:36 GMT
Since the declaration of wind ops, Warren Greatrex is four from seven with those having their first run since surgery. Bumper and point-to-point winner Don Des Fosses may be able to get back on track in the 3.10 at Fakenham.
Hughie Morrison has a 17 per cent strike-rate with handicap debutantes (£24.74 to a level-stakes profit) and his Equiano filly Racehorse looks to have been found a decent opportunity in the 3.00 at Brighton.
Harry Fry boasts a 25 per cent strike-rate with his newcomers over jumps and is one from three with such runners at Exeter. Jeremiah James looks worthy of support for his debut in the 8.20.
Master Workman won Fakenham’s 4.45 hunter chase last year and looks set for a repeat success. He has been in good form in point-to-points recently and had one of today’s rivals well behind when winning at Higham last month.
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Post by Kimmy on May 8, 2018 5:48:28 GMT
BRIGHTON
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
2.00 Foxtrot Knight
2.30 Haylah
3.00 Silverturnstogold
3.35 Lord Clenaghcastle
4.05 Archimento
4.35 Sharp Operator
5.05 Nutini (nap
GIMCRACK
2.00 Pride Of Angels
2.30 Haylah
3.00 Dragon Tattoo
3.35 Ateem
4.05 Amuletum
4.35 Sharp Operator
5.05 Nutini
THIRSK
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
1.50 Bengali Spirit
2.20 Private Cashier
2.50 Yeah Baby Yeah
3.20 Blazing Saddles
3.55 Rasheeq
4.25 Militia
4.55 Palmerston
5.25 Mango Chutney (nb)
GIMCRACK
1.50 Dragon Beat
2.20 Margie’s Choice
2.50 Feathery
3.20 Lucky Deal (nap)
3.55 Elysian Flyer (nb)
4.25 Paco Escostar
4.55 Zeshov
5.25 Vive La Difference
EXETER
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
5.50 Secret Escape
6.20 Champ
6.50 Friday Night Light
7.20 Marquis Of Carabas
7.50 Mistress Massini
8.20 Rhythm Is A Dancer
GIMCRACK
5.50 Mrs Miggins
6.20 Out Of Style
6.50 Katy P
7.20 Dark Mahler
7.50 The Two Amigos
8.20 Net De T
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Post by Kimmy on May 8, 2018 5:49:00 GMT
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Post by Kimmy on May 8, 2018 5:49:32 GMT
FAKENHAM
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
2.10 Ascendant
2.40 Caviar D’Allen
3.10 Hatchet Jack
3.45 Hedgeinator
4.15 Potters Midnight
4.45 Master Workman
GIMCRACK
2.10 Ascendant
2.40 King Cool
3.10 Little Vic
3.45 Set List
4.15 Red Four
4.45 Can Mestret
LUDLOW
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
5.30 Diamond Guy
6.00 Tb Broke Her
6.30 Diamond Rock
7.00 Solatentif
7.30 Hazamar
8.00 Voodoo Doll
8.30 Lust For Glory
GIMCRACK
5.30 Diamond Guy
6.00 Astracad
6.30 Nightfly
7.00 Bach De Clermont
7.30 Scented Lily
8.00 Dusky Raider
8.30 Lust For Glory.
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Post by dennisg on May 8, 2018 7:07:44 GMT
in today's sporting life................ Grant Copson highlights four more horses he thinks it will be worth tracking in the coming weeks and months. Grant Copson of The Final Flight 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... Imaginative - 3rd 6.40 Windsor, Monday This son of Camelot, out of a Danehill Dancer mare, was having his third start at Windsor and he took a considerable step forward from his first two outings, running on strongly in the closing stages to finish third. Bred to stay, Roger Varian's colt is the type to improve further when he is switched to handicap company, especially over trips around 1m4f, and I am confident that we haven’t seen the best of him by a long way yet. Click here for the full result and free video replay Cacophonous – 4th 2.30 Nottingham, Tuesday Trainer David Menuisier has already had some very useful horses pass through his hands, including Make Time (107 rated), and it looks as though he's got another one to look forward to in the form of Cacophonous. Given that his dam is an unraced half-sister to Group 1 winner Izzi Top and Group 2 winner Jazzi Top, this colt is bred to be smart and his debut at Nottingham was full of promise. The 210,000gns purchase showed inexperience when slowly away from the stalls and was subsequently held up in the hands of Jim Crowley. Cacophonous travelled well throughout and made good headway inside the final furlong, but it was the fact that he showed a good attitude to keep on all the way to the line that was most noteworthy with the future in mind. There is every chance that the winner, M C Muldoon, is a pretty smart performer in his own right, though it wouldn’t be a surprise if this well-related youngster proves to be the pick of the bunch. He’s an exciting horse for the future, where he looks a sure-fire winner next time out. Click here for the full result and free video replay Usain Boat – 2nd 2.10 Yarmouth, Tuesday George Scott and his team can thank stable star James Garfield for already getting them off the mark in Group company this term and it’s understood that he will now go down the Group 1 Commonwealth Cup route, where the a drop to a stiff 6f should really suit him. However, it was their brilliantly-named Usain Boat that went into the notebook this week with a good debut at Yarmouth. Just like Usain Bolt often was during his tremendous sprinting career, this son of Casemento was slowly away from the start and was held up in the rear during the opening exchanges. Moving well throughout under Silvestre De Sousa, he started to make his move inside the final furlong and although he was unable to peg back the more experienced Artair, he shaped with real promise. A well-bred juvenile, out of a 5f Listed winner and a half-brother to a 6f Listed winner, Usain Boat looks set to get his head in front soon enough and rates as a decent prospect. Click here for the full result and free video replay Cosmic Law – 5th 5.50 Doncaster, Saturday Although this colt could only manage to finish fifth of the seven runners on his debut at Doncaster, he’s arguably the most obvious eyecatcher to earn his place here this week. The son of top-class sprinter No Nay Never, who is related to four winners, didn’t have the smoothest of starts where he was interfered with before being dropped in at the rear under a patient Tony Hamilton. The Richard Fahey-trained two-year-old was still moving well with a quarter of a mile to race before he met with traffic problems inside the final furling, ultimately ending any chance that he had of finishing in the first three. Once Cosmic Love was in the clear, he stayed on nicely to only be beaten 2 3/4 lengths at the line, and there’s certainly a race or two in this colt. Having made his debut over 5f, he left the impression that he will stay further as the season progresses, and it wouldn’t be a surprise if he steps up in trip to six furlongs on his next start. Click here for the full result and free video replay The good run continues for Following The Flat Annual 2018 and exclusive to Sporting Life readers, you can get 20% off… The Final Flight Publications are back for a second year with their Flat publication, Following The Flat, and the success has continued this week with Sassie (12/1), Dazzle Gold (3/1) and He’s Amazing (5/1) all winning their respective races. Laurens, the ante-post selection for the 1000 Guineas, was narrowly denied in a great effort from the front, though she looks set to step up in trip for the French Oaks now and that’s extremely exciting. 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.
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Post by dennisg on May 8, 2018 7:09:24 GMT
Matt Brocklebank's latest long-range racing preview focuses on the Investec Oaks at Epsom, with a 20/1 fancy tipped for glory. Recommended bets: Investec Oaks For details of advised bookmakers and each-way terms, visit our transparent tipping record CONTINGENT should be backed at 20/1 (General) for next month’s Investec Oaks at Epsom before her intended return to action in the Blue Wind Stakes at the Curragh this weekend. The daughter of Frankel has been held in the highest regard by trainer Dermot Weld for a long time and it was impossible not to sit up and take note after her clear-cut debut victory at Leopardstown in October. The race hasn’t worked out extraordinarily well, but the second Alghabrah, one of two subsequent winners, did her bit for the form when scoring at Dundalk last month and the manner of Contingent’s victory was at the very least comfortable. At The Races ✔ @attheraces "She could be very good" - Dermot Weld liked this from Frankel filly Contingent at @leopardstownrc yesterday. 25s for Oaks and 1000 Guineas! 9:43 AM - Oct 23, 2017 54 18 people are talking about this Twitter Ads info and privacy Her half-sister, Variable, was a Listed winner over a mile and a half so she's clearly bred to thrive over middle distances and Weld has taken his time with her ahead of a possible shot at the Oaks. The weekend entry over 10 furlongs at the Curragh looks the perfect stepping-stone for Khalid Abdullah’s filly and while she’s bound to face at least one choicely-bred Aidan O’Brien representative, it’s a race that Weld has won four times in the past, including three in the last six years, and few will go into it with as much potential. O'Brien clearly has a strong hand for the Oaks and it could easily get stronger still with Chester, York and Lingfield all on the horizon, though Happily (6/1) hardly blew people away when third in the 1000 Guineas. She could stick to a mile for the time being and isn’t strictly bred for the Oaks distance, which may leave September (8/1) as the leading Ballydoyle hope. She’s also in the Blue Wind and it will be a significant clash if she lines up alongside Contingent given her form at two, which included a slightly unlucky nose second to Guineas runner-up Laurens in the Fillies' Mile. September, a daughter of Deep Impact out of Irish Oaks winner Peeping Fawn, should be right at home over a mile and a half at three, but at less than half the price of Contingent, she’s just passed over. Lah Ti Dar (4/1) appears to lead the challenge for the home team on what we’ve seen so far, though there is time for plenty of thus far unheralded fillies to throw their hat into the ring and they include Nottingham maiden winner Kinaesthesia (40/1) and Lah Ti Dar’s stablemate Highgarden (25). The latter was a shade disappointing when well-backed on her Sandown comeback but should be able to leave that effort behind as she moves up in trip and with John Gosden having saddled five of the past seven Musidora Stakes winners, Highgarden could yet state her case at York later in the month.
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Post by dennisg on May 8, 2018 7:11:03 GMT
Richard Hannon is backed for a Brighton double on Tuesday - check out Anita Chambers' selections for every race at every meeting. Lucky Deal can get his season off to a winning start in the Subscribe To Racing UK On YouTube Novice Stakes at Thirsk. Trainer Mark Johnston thinks enough of this colt to have given him a long-range entry in the Queen's Vase at Royal Ascot, so this 12-furlong contest could well be the springboard to much better days. This son of Mastercraftsman made a late start to his juvenile campaign, running very green on his debut over nine furlongs at Redcar at the back end of October. He was all at sea in finishing third that day, but the experience was clearly not lost on him as he then went on to score over a furlong further on the Chelmsford all-weather in November. The form of that win is probably nothing special, but the second was a previous winner for John Gosden and Lucky Deal impressed in making every yard for a two-length verdict. He shaped like a strong stayer that day and gets a chance to build on that impression as he steps up in trip again here. Feathery lost out by just a head last time but can gain compensation in the Watch Racing UK In Stunning HD Fillies' Handicap. Charlie Fellowes' charge is still a maiden after nine runs but her recent Nottingham effort suggests she does have a race such as this in her. Having been dropped back to seven furlongs when disappointing at Doncaster in March, switching back up to a mile showed her in a much better light as she just had to concede to a better-treated rival. The handicapper has left her along following that run and she can take advantage off a perch of 78. Elysian Flyer made a promising return off a long break last month and is one to follow in the Watch Racing UK On TalkTalk TV Handicap. He appeared to feel the benefit of the wind surgery he had undergone during his downtime and remains on a reasonably mark having been rated as high as 105 in the past. Haylah can spearhead a double for Richard Hannon and owner Al Shaqab Racing in the Call Star Sports On 08000 521 321 Novice Stakes at Brighton. A lack of pace possibly scuppered her chances at Lingfield on her latest run, but this daughter of Epaulette certainly appears to have the ability to win when things pan out in her favour. Ateem is taken to complete the team's brace in the starspreads.com Handicap after hitting the crossbar already twice this year. Sporting Life tips: BRIGHTON: 2.00 Pride Of Angels, 2.30 Haylah, 3.00 Dragon Tattoo, 3.35 Ateem, 4.05 Amuletum, 4.35 Sharp Operator, 5.05 Nutini. EXETER: 5.50 Mrs Miggins, 6.20 Out Of Style, 6.50 Katy P, 7.20 Dark Mahler, 7.50 The Two Amigos, 8.20 Net De Treve. FAKENHAM: 2.10 Ascendant, 2.40 King Cool, 3.10 Little Vic, 3.45 Set List, 4.15 Red Four, 4.45 Can Mestret LUDLOW: 5.30 Diamond Guy, 6.00 Astracad, 6.30 Nightfly, 7.00 Bach De Clermont, 7.30 Scented Lily, 8.00 Dusky Raider, 8.30 Lust For Glory. ROSCOMMON: 5.40 Escamillo, 6.10 Tullyallen, 6.40 Stay With Me, 7.10 Brazos, 7.40 Lukewarm, 8.10 Dinnie's Vinnie, 8.40 Girly Girl. THIRSK: 1.50 Dragon Beat, 2.20 Margie's Choice, 2.50 Feathery, 3.20 LUCKY DEAL (NAP), 3.55 Elysian Flyer, 4.25 Paco Escostar, 4.55 Zeshov, 5.25 Vive La Difference. DOUBLE: Lucky Deal and Elysian Flyer.
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Post by dennisg on May 8, 2018 7:13:32 GMT
Ballysax Stakes winner Nelson is one of three contenders for Aidan O'Brien in the Betfred Derby Trial at Lingfield on Saturday. The Ballydoyle handler has claimed this Listed prize four times in the last 10 years and looks set to launch another strong bid. Nelson, a son of Frankel who is for the Derby, narrowly outpointed stablemate Delano Roosevelt at Leopardstown last month and both horses are in the mix to run at Lingfield. The other O'Brien-trained entrant is Kew Gardens, who was third in the Feilden Stakes at Newmarket on his seasonal reappearance. There are 18 entries in total for the Lingfield Derby Trial. Other contenders include John Gosden's dominant Yarmouth winner Corelli and Richard Hannon's impressive Nottingham scorer Department Of War. O'Brien is doubly represented in the Betfred Mobile Oaks Trial on the same card, with Flattering, who was a winner at Cork at the weekend, joined by stable companion Queen Iseult. Gosden could call upon Stream Song, while Ralph Beckett - who has won this prize three times - has entered Kempton winner Cecchini. Group Three honours are up for grabs in the Betfred 'Supports Jack Berry House' Chartwell Fillies' Stakes. Sixteen entries for this seven-furlong heat include Mark Johnston's Threading, Karl Burke's Ellthea and Snowdrop Fillies' Stakes heroine Hunaina, trained in France by Henri-Francois Devin.
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Post by Kimmy on May 8, 2018 7:47:20 GMT
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Post by Kimmy on May 8, 2018 19:01:52 GMT
The BHA has indicated it will pay increased attention to crowd control and security in the future licensing of racecourses as the fallout from Saturday's appalling scenes at Goodwood continued, with police calling for witnesses in their efforts to bring violent hooligans to justice.
The Sussex constabulary is seeking the help of anyone who saw one of the worst examples to date of public disorder on a British racecourse.
In the region of 50 people are now thought to have been involved in "multiple altercations", during which a man on the ground was kicked in the head.
Goodwood general manager Alex Eade has defended the course's security activity on Saturday, claiming a number of those on duty were wearing suits and therefore not obvious to customers.
However, he said future arrangements would be reviewed, and admitted: "It's really bad for our sport, it's particularly bad for Goodwood. No-one is more shocked than me because this sort of thing doesn't happen at Goodwood."
( It does. Kimmy.)
Responding to the shocking scenes, which have been reported across the media and given extra coverage due to video footage that shows the brawl at its ugliest point, BHA head of media Robin Mounsey said: "The behaviour of crowds at racecourses is an important issue. "While the vast majority of our six million racegoers each year will enjoy a pleasant and enjoyable experience, incidents such as those at the weekend cast the sport in a poor light and will cause understandable concern to those who are considering a day at the races.
"The BHA will be writing to Goodwood to ask for their assessment of the events that occurred, and what steps they will take as a result. We'll also be writing to the RCA for their views on issues regarding racegoer behaviour more generally."
Mounsey added: "Crowd control, security and alcohol policies are currently the responsibility of the racecourse and their representative body, the Racecourse Association.
"However, the BHA has a duty to take into account all relevant facts and matters when issuing licences.
"We have already stated we will be carrying out a review of all our licensing procedures later this year, which includes participant and racecourse licences. It is our intention to ensure crowd control and behaviour are considered as part of this review."
RCA chief executive Stephen Atkin said: "The incident clearly has absolutely no place in society, let alone on a racecourse. Thankfully, of the 70,000-plus people who went racing over the bank holiday weekend only a small handful were involved in any trouble, and events like this remain extremely rare in our sport.
"That is not to say we are complacent and the Racecourse Association works closely with all racecourses to promote our bespoke responsible drinking campaign – Pace Yourself - which has been in operation for four years through our partnership with Drinkaware.
"Earlier this year we launched ‘Pace Yourself Plus’, which includes a rounded training programme that will help equip staff on the ground to counter alcohol-related harms and support customers who may be vulnerable as a result of excessive drinking.
"It also includes an e-learning programme for raceday staff to learn the basics of responsible alcohol service in a racecourse environment and a new suite of supporting promotional collateral."
Amid fears the use of drugs on racecourses is increasing, Atkin added: "We have also introduced measures to counter recreational drug use this year. We work closely in this area with the authorities through the Horseracing Police Practitioners Forum to devise deterrence measures, and racecourses use sniffer dogs and amnesty bins where appropriate."
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Post by Kimmy on May 8, 2018 19:02:34 GMT
Owner Dr Johnny Hon's colours have been seen with increased regularity on the Flat, but he has a first National Hunt runner this evening with bumper newcomer Global Rhapsody.
The four-year-old fetched €110,000 at the sales last summer, and trainer Neil Mulholland does well in bumpers with a level stakes profit of +24.34 for the last five seasons.
15/2 Global Rhapsody 8:20 Exeter
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Post by Kimmy on May 8, 2018 19:05:00 GMT
Exeter, 08 May 18 Race 1 - 5:50pm THE HORSE AND GROOM HEAVITREE MARES' MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) MRS MIGGINS (IRE) wore earplugs.
Following the race Daniel Sansome reported that he pulled up KENTFORD MALLARD as he thought the mare was lame. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of KENTFORD MALLARD found it to be sound. Richard Johnson reported that SPIRIT OF MENDIP (IRE), unplaced, ran too freely. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of SPIRIT OF MENDIP (IRE) revealed it to be lame right fore.
Race 3 - 6:50pm THE SHIP INN TEIGNMOUTH HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Permission was given for KATY P to be mounted on the course.
The winner, MAX FORTE (IRE), appeared to show improved form compared with its previous run at Ludlow on 24 April 2018 where the gelding finished eighth of ten, beaten 50 lengths. Chris Down’s representative’s explanation that MAX FORTE (IRE) was suited by the faster ground on this occasion, was noted.
The performance of JULLY LES BUXY, which started favourite and was pulled up, was considered. Keiran Burke’s explanation that the mare was unsuited by the good, good to firm in places, ground was noted. JULLY LES BUXY was routine tested.
Race 4 - 7:20pm THE HEAVITREE BREWERY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Permission was given for CASPER KING (IRE) to be mounted on the course.
An enquiry was held to consider interference on the bend turning into the home bend, when TRIPLE CHIEF (IRE), placed second, ridden by Bryony Frost, drifted marginally right-handed causing DARK MAHLER (IRE), placed sixth, ridden by Nick Scholfield, to have to be checked. Frost was cautioned for careless riding as she had allowed her horse to drift right when not sufficiently clear.
Following the race the Veterinary Officer reported that DARK MAHLER (IRE), placed sixth, had bled from the nose. View Stewards report Brighton, 08 May 18 Race 2 - 2:30pm THE CALL STAR SPORTS ON 08000 521 321 NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for HEDONISM (IRE) to go early and be led to post.
Race 3 - 3:00pm THE FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @starsports_bet HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for CALVIN'S GAL (IRE) to wear a hood in the Parade Ring.
Race 4 - 3:35pm THE starspreads.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for ELTEZAM (IRE) to wear a hood in the Parade Ring.
An enquiry was held to consider interference approximately 5 furlongs out when there was interference involving SPIRIT OF BELLE, placed second, ridden by Raul Da Silva, LORD CLENAGHCASTLE (IRE), placed fourth, ridden by Hector Crouch, and SARANGOO, placed seventh, ridden by Georgia Cox. The interference was found to be accidental as both SPIRIT OF BELLE and LORD CLENAGHCASTLE (IRE) were running keenly, and in maneuvering to find some room in behind, SARANGOO had clipped the heels of SPIRIT OF BELLE.
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that SPIRIT OF BELLE, placed second, had lost its left-fore shoe, and that LORD CLENAGHCASTLE (IRE), placed fourth, had been struck into on its right-hind leg.
Race 5 - 4:05pm THE CALL STAR SPREADS ON 00353 1884 8114 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Following the race, Silvestre De Sousa reported that AMERICAN HISTORY (USA), placed seventh, hung right-handed from 3 furlongs out, and had no more to give thereafter.
Race 6 - 4:35pm THE VISIT OUR SHOP STAR SPORTS MAYFAIR CLASSIFIED STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for QUICK MONET (IRE) to go early to post.
An enquiry was held to consider the placings in this race after interference inside the final half furlong involving the winner, SHARP OPERATOR, ridden by William Carson, and JOYFUL DREAM (IRE), placed second, ridden by Silvestre De Sousa. The Stewards considered that the interference had not improved SHARP OPERATOR’s placing as it had come with a strong run and had won by a comfortable 2 ¼ lengths, which was considered to be more than the distance lost by JOYFUL DREAM (IRE). The interference was found to be accidental as JOYFUL DREAM (IRE) had lugged right-handed making brief contact with SHARP OPERATOR which then hung left-handed down the camber, despite the rider’s best efforts, causing De Sousa to have to stop riding.
Approximately 1 furlong out, HIDDEN DREAM (IRE), placed seventh, ducked quickly left-handed away from the whip before being corrected, causing RIPPER STREET (IRE), placed eighth, to be short of room, but after viewing a recording of the incident it was found that no riding offence was involved and it had not improved the placing of HIDDEN DREAM (IRE).
Following the race, William Carson reported that the winner, SHARP OPERATOR, hung left-handed, and Silvestre De Sousa reported that JOYFUL DREAM (IRE), placed second, hung left-handed.
Race 7 - 5:05pm THE STAR SPORTS ENGLISH GREYHOUND DERBY 2018 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for NARJES to go early to post.
Following the race, Pat Cosgrave reported that BALGAIR, placed second, ran too free, and Jason Watson reported that NARJES, placed fifth, was slowly away and hung left-handed in the straight. View Stewards report Thirsk, 08 May 18 Race 1 - 1:50pm THE WISE BETTING AT racinguk.com NOVICE AUCTION STAKES (CLASS 5) Following the race, Dougie Costello reported that DRAGON BEAT (IRE), placed second, hung left in the final 3 furlongs.
Race 2 - 2:20pm THE BRITISH STALLION STUDS EBF MAIDEN FILLIES' STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) It was noted that inside the final furlong, MARGIE’S CHOICE (GER), placed second, hung quickly left causing slight interference to BEA RYAN (IRE), unplaced. However, after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved and that it had not improved the placing of MARGIE’S CHOICE (GER).
Following the race, Tom Eaves reported that BEA RYAN (IRE), unplaced, hung right on the bend. David Allan reported that TWILIGHT (IRE), unplaced, hung right in the home straight.
Race 3 - 2:50pm THE WATCH RACING UK IN STUNNING HD FILLIES' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for YEAH BABY YEAH (IRE) to go to post early.
Race 4 - 3:20pm THE SUBSCRIBE TO RACING UK ON YOUTUBE NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 3) (PLUS 10 RACE) Following the race, Kieran Shoemark reported that GREAT BEYOND, placed fourth, hung left in the final 2 furlongs.
Race 5 - 3:55pm THE WATCH RACING UK ON TALKTALK TV HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) COMPUTABLE lost its right hind shoe on the way to the start. As the trainer had not stated at declarations that the gelding should be withdrawn in the event it lost a shoe, COMPUTABLE was allowed to run.
The performance of RASHEEQ (IRE), which started favourite but finished unplaced, was considered. It was noted that Tim Easterby could offer no explanation for the gelding’s performance. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding during routine testing failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Following the race, Connor Beasley reported that DISCREET HERO (IRE), unplaced, was restless in the stalls.
Race 7 - 4:55pm THE NEXT MEETING @thirskraces THIS SATURDAY EVENING 12TH MAY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) (DIV I) An enquiry was held to consider why Rebecca Bastiman was running ZESHOV (IRE), here at Thirsk on going described as Good to Firm, having declared the gelding a non-runner at Beverley the previous day on ground described as Good to Firm, Good in places. The trainer’s representative stated that ZESHOV was declared at Beverley on ground described as Good, Good to Soft in places, which then dried further causing the withdrawal of ZESHOV, as in his opinion due to the drying nature, the ground would be riding dead and therefore be unsuitable for ZESHOV.
Permission was given for PALMERSTON to go to post early.
Following the race, James Sullivan reported that WASM, placed fifth, was denied a clear run 2 furlongs out. The representative of Oliver Greenall reported that ROCK WARBLER (IRE), placed eighth, was unsuited by the Good to Firm ground on this occasion and would prefer a slower surface.
Race 8 - 5:25pm THE NEXT MEETING @thirskraces THIS SATURDAY EVENING 12TH MAY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) (DIV II) Permission was given for MYWAYISTHEONLYWAY (IRE) to go to post early. VIVE LA DIFFERENCE (IRE) wore earplugs which were removed at the start.
An enquiry was held to consider the placings in this race after interference from approximately 2 furlongs out, when the winner MANGO CHUTNEY, ridden by Phillip Makin, hung right moving MYWAYISTHEONLYWAY (IRE), placed third, slightly off its intended line, which in turn shifted VIVE LA DIFFERENCE (IRE), placed second, ridden by Duran Fentiman, off its intended line. The interference was found to be accidental as the official margin of a neck at the line was deemed to be greater than any ground or momentum lost by VIVE LA DIFFERENCE (IRE), with MANGO CHUTNEY always holding VIVE LA DIFFERENCE (IRE) to the line. View Stewards report Fakenham, 08 May 18 Race 1 - 2:10pm THE SNELLINGS CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS' SELLING HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) The sponsorship in relation to BLACKADDER, trained by Mark Gillard, did not comply with the Sponsorship Code of Conduct. Gillard was warned as to his responsibility to ensure that the correct sponsorship is carried.
The sponsorship in relation to TIGER TREK (IRE), trained by Dr Richard Newland, placed third, did not comply with the Sponsorship Code of Conduct. Newland was warned as to his responsibility to ensure that the correct sponsorship is carried.
Race 2 - 2:40pm THE JARROLD FAKENHAM LADIES DAY SUNDAY 3RD JUNE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Following the race Charlie Hammond reported that WHOS DE BABY (IRE), placed fourth, hung right on the final circuit. The Veterinary Officer reported that the winner, MILLEN DOLLAR MAN (IRE), was suffering from post-race heat stress.
The performance of MIDNIGHT MUSTANG which started favourite and finished fifth, was considered. Charlie Deutsch reported that the gelding was never travelling. Andrew Martin could offer no further explanation for the gelding’s performance.
Race 5 - 4:15pm THE TBA MARES' HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Permission was given for MARIAH’S LEGEND to go early to post.
Following the race Jack Sherwood reported that his saddle slipped on POTTERS MIDNIGHT, placed fourth.
Race 6 - 4:45pm THE TURNER TROPHY "GRASSROOTS" HUNTERS' STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 6) The Clerk of Scales reported that Miss Hannah Lewis, the rider of BOUND FOR GLORY (IRE), placed fourth, had been unable to weigh in owing to the gelding sustaining an injury. The Stewards were satisfied that the correct weight had been carried throughout the race and confirmed the placing of BOUND FOR GLORY. View Stewards report Ludlow, 08 May 18 Race 1 - 5:30pm THE J T VOBE ELECTRICAL 'NATIONAL HUNT' NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Following the race, Andrew Tinkler reported that COLD WESTON, which was pulled up, was hampered by the fall of NELLEMANI at the third last hurdle.
Race 2 - 6:00pm THE G.C.RICKARDS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Following the race, Mr Lorcan Williams reported that VICTOR LEUDORUM (IRE), placed eighth, felt lame when pulling up and subsequently dismounted the gelding shortly after the winning line. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of VICTOR LEUDORUM (IRE) failed to reveal any abnormalities, other than the gelding had lost its left fore shoe.
Race 3 - 6:30pm THE PINCKNEY'S GIN HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Permission was given for BOXER BEAT (IRE) and WALDEN PRINCE (IRE) to go early to post.
JACKTHEJOURNEYMAN (IRE), trained by Tom Gretton, was late in the Parade Ring due to the trainer having difficulty fitting the tongue strap.
TRUCKERS HIGHWAY (IRE), placed fifth, jumped left-handed at the second last fence, badly hampering BOXER BEAT (IRE), placed fourth, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Race 4 - 7:00pm THE SHUKERS LANDROVER RETAILER OF THE YEAR AWARDS STEEPLE CHASE (A NOVICES' LIMITED HANDICAP) (CLASS 3) Harry Cobden, the rider of SAN SATIRO (IRE), had remounted having been unseated at the eleventh fence. Being satisfied that the gelding had been checked by a Veterinary Surgeon and Cobden had been checked by a doctor before remounting, no further action was taken.
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that the winner, MONBEG LEGEND, lost its left hind shoe.
Race 5 - 7:30pm THE ALFA AGGREGATES PRODUCTS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Mr D. Skehan, the rider of HAZAMAR (IRE), had fallen on the bend leaving the back straight. After viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that the incident was accidental and caused by HAZAMAR (IRE) clipping the heels of CAPTAIN SIMON (IRE) and falling, bringing down RING EYE (IRE).
Following the race, Andrew Tinkler reported that that the saddle slipped on EAU DE NILE (IRE), which was subsequently pulled up.
Race 7 - 8:30pm THE SHUKERS CELEBRATE 70 YEARS OF LANDROVER MARES' STANDARD OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 4) (NHMOPS Bonus Race) The record of vaccinations in the passport of TARSINI did not comply with the Rules of Racing. Kevin Bishop was fined £280 as this was his second offence within the previous 12 months.
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Post by Kimmy on May 8, 2018 20:41:45 GMT
Newmarket: David Milnes
Argentello (4.05 Chester, nap)
John Gosden's keen going sort should appreciate these tight turns and is better than his third at Newmarket last time would suggest. The three-year-old has since worked well on Waterhall and is well drawn.
7/4 Argentello 4:05 Chester Others to follow Chester: 2.25 Hazarfiya, 3.00 Global Academy, 3.35 Ispolini, 4.35 Encrypted. Wolverhampton: 7.25 Worth Waiting, 7.55 Tasaaboq.
Lambourn: James Burn
Spoof (3.00 Chester, nap)
Drying ground will help this speedy three-year-old, who has a decent draw and more to offer from a mark of 95.
5/1 Spoof 3:00 Chester Others to follow Chester: 1.50 Kinks, 2.25 Here's Alice, 3.35 Jetstream, 4.05 Moon Of Baroda, 4.35 Neola. Fontwell: 5.45 Royals And Rebels, 7.45 Zen Master, 8.15 Johnny Rocco. Newton Abbot: 2.10 Desirable Court. Wolverhampton: 5.55 Full Suit, 6.25 Be Mindful, 6.55 Lady Persephone, 7.25 Adjutant.
West Country: Andrew King
Rosemary Russet (2.10 Newton Abbot, nap)
Ran well when runner-up in the mud at Wincanton and she can go one better with ground conditions to suit.
7/2 Rosemary Russet 2:10 Newton Abbot Others to follow Newton Abbot: 2.45 Overland Flyer 3.20 Blu Cavalier 3.55 Alcala 4.25 Watcombe Heights 4.55 Dell 'Arca 5.25 Ice Tres. Wolverhampton: 6.55 Firmage Burg. Fontwell: 6.15 Cintex 7.15 Lee Side Lady.
North: Colin Russell
Double W's (4.15 Kelso, nap)
Very useful performer on his day, but didn't run up to his best in face of some stiff tasks last season. Has dropped to a good mark and with the ground in his favour and his stable in fine form is fancied to bounce back.
3/1 Double W's 4:15 Kelso Others to follow Chester: 1.50 Dark Thunder, 3.00 Showmethedough, 3.35 Dee Ex Bee, 4.35 No I'm Easy, 5.05 Right Touch. Kelso: 2.00 High Jinx, 2.35 Black Jack Rover, 3.10 Danceintothelight, 3.45 Pretty Miss Mahler, 4.45 Dance Of Time, 5.15 Akarita Lights. Wolverhampton: 5.55 Sheriff Garrett, 6.25 The Knot Is Tied, 6.55 Monaco Rose, 7.25 Epaulement, 7.55 Mischief Managed, 8.25 Highly Sprung, 8.55 Revenge.
Racing Post Ratings: Paul Curtis
Right Touch (5.05 Chester)
Career best figures came here two years ago and, while not the force of old, he's now slipped to a favourable mark even on the form he was showing last autumn.
11/2 Right Touch 5:05 Chester Topspeed: Dave Edwards
Proschema (3.35 Chester)
Left his rivals chasing shadows at Haydock recently when earning smart speed figures and will not be out of place in this higher grade.
15/2 Proschema 3:35 Chester Longshot: Samuel King
Forever Together (2.25 Chester)
This regally bred €900,000 purchase looks sure to improve for the step up in trip and with the yard in flying form looks overpriced in the Cheshire Oaks.
14/1 Forever Together 2:25 Chester Ireland: Tony O'Hehir
Knowing You (8.05 Gowran Park)
The Dermot Weld-trained four-year-old can make it three wins from five attempts by giving weight to her rivals in the 1m fillies' handicap. The daughter of Pivotal has done all her racing on testing ground and has won over the trip. Runner-up to Xenobia over 7f on her reappearance at Leopardstown, the form was boosted when the winner ran second in the Group 3 Athasi Stakes on Monday.
5/4 Knowing You 8:05 Gowran Park The Raceform Interactive nugget
Anthony Honeyball is 9/21 (43%) with his runners at Fontwell since the start of 2017, for a £1 level-stakes profit of £19.02. He saddles Don Lami in the 3m2f novices' hurdle at 6.15.
11/10 Don Lami 6:15 Fontwell
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Post by Kimmy on May 8, 2018 20:42:35 GMT
Harry Fry has had just 22 runners on the Flat in the last five years and is 2-3 with those tackling a handicap for the first time. Firmage Burg, owned by JP McManus, is interesting in the 6.55 at Wolverhampton.
Alcala is 4-5 at Newton Abbot but is an unbeaten 4-4 when considering just his chase starts. He’ll find the 3.55 a lot easier than his Grade 2 assignment at Sandown last time.
Dan Skelton does well with new recruits (43-137; 31 per cent strike-rate). Baron Von Chill showed enough in Ireland and wind surgery could enable a bigger effort in the 5.25 at Newton Abbot.
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Post by Kimmy on May 8, 2018 20:43:26 GMT
Lihou 1.50 Chester
Winners of the Lily Agnes Stakes have tended to be pretty streetwise as the 5f track at Chester can be a pretty daunting experience for two-year-olds.
Kinks has the best form in the race and trainer Mick Channon has started the season off in fantastic style, but a berth of 11 is a real sickener for connections and it’s worth looking elsewhere.
Therefore, the one who makes most appeal is Lihou. David Evans’ youngsters are generally pretty clued up at this time of year and this one looked a classy sort when winning cosily last time out at Kempton, with debutant Kinks back in second.
He’s got a good draw so expect Fran Berry to fly out of the stalls and try to bag the inside rail.
4/1 Lihou 1:50 Chester Magic Wand 2.25 Chester
When Ryan Moore rides a filly for Aidan O’Brien in the Cheshire Oaks, you’ve got to sit up and take note as the pair have teamed up three times to take this contest since 2011.
Magic Wand is their big hope this time and, while she has it all to do on the form book, she is beautifully bred and may well have a great deal more to offer.
Seventh on her only start last term, Magic Wand took a big step forward on her reappearance to finish third and she could be a completely different proposition now she is given a chance on better ground.
The step up in trip should also help her to eke out more progress. She is one of the few market principals to have had a run this season so fitness won’t be an issue either.
4/1 Magic Wand 2:25 Chester Formidable Kitt 3.00 Chester
Formidable Kitt makes most appeal on her first run as a three-year-old.
The filly was victorious on her first run last year, making all the running to win a Newmarket maiden, and Richard Kingscote may well employ the same tactics here.
She lost her way after that, but she had excuses when well beaten on her final outing at Chantilly and an opening mark of 85 looks as though it could be a bit of a gift.
She is arguably the most unexposed horse in the line-up and certainly open to significant progress after just four starts.
Although there will be other pace options up front, she is capable of bossing this field, with few of her rivals in any sort of form.
9/2 Formidable Kitt 3:00 Chester Proschema 3.35 Chester
The feature race of the day can go the way of Proschema.
Tom Dascombe’s son of Declaration Of War trounced his rivals in a Haydock novice on soft ground last time and, although a small field might lead some to doubt the form, the right horse finished second and the time was good compared to the rest of the card.
He’s had enough time to recover from those exertions (it was all quite easy for him anyway) and the well-bred colt is held in the highest regard by Dascombe.
He needs to prove he can perform to a similarly high level on better going, but he is bred to perform on it and will probably try to put his proven stamina to good use from the front.
Chester is renowned for being a difficult place to pull back prominent racers who can get in a rhythm and if he can bag the rail, albeit from a tricky draw, he will be tough to peg back.
15/2 Proschema 3:35 Chester
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Post by Kimmy on May 8, 2018 20:45:15 GMT
SKY BET.
Tomorrow, three days of exhilarating racing get underway at Chester in front of the ITV cameras, and we have offers on each day. You can catch tomorrow's feature race, the Chester Vase, at 3.35.
Before that, we start with our First Race Special, where it's Money Back as a Free Bet (up to £20) if your horse finishes 2nd or 3rd in the 1.50 at Chester.
There are then TWO Extra Place races, so even if your horse is falling behind, you're still in the race:
Paying 4 places instead of 3 - 4.35 Chester Paying 4 places instead of 3 - 5.05 Chester
First Race Special & Extra Places.That's racing, better.
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Post by Kimmy on May 8, 2018 20:45:55 GMT
Wednesday: going, weather & non-runners Chester GOING: GOOD TO SOFT (Good in places) (GoingStick 6.8) (Rail movements: Races 1 & 3 +20yds, Race 2 +36yds, Race 4 +38yds, Race 5 +26yds and Races 6 & 7 +24yds) WEATHER: Showers STALLS: 1m 2f - Outside; Remainder - Inside NON RUNNERS: 1:50 Light My Fire (9) 4:35 Encrypted (2) Fontwell GOING: GOOD (Good to firm in places) (GoingStick 8.5) (Rail movements: Races 1, 4, 5, 6 & 7 +36yds and Races 2 & 3 +54yds) WEATHER: Partly cloudy Gowran Park GOING: SOFT WEATHER: Rain Kelso GOING: GOOD (Good to firm in places) (GoingStick 7.4) WEATHER: Showers NON RUNNERS: 5:15 Harry The Potter (5) Newton Abbot GOING: GOOD (Good to firm in places home straight) (GoingStick 5.9) (Rail movements: Race 1 & 4 +18yds, Race 2 & 6 +21yds, Race 3, 5 & 7 +12yds) WEATHER: Showers Wolverhampton (AW) GOING: TAPETA: STANDARD WEATHER: Showers STALLS: 7f - Outside; Remainder - Inside NON RUNNERS: 5:55 Doesyourdogbite (2)
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Post by Kimmy on May 9, 2018 7:13:19 GMT
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Post by Kimmy on May 9, 2018 7:13:59 GMT
KELSO
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
2.00 Calix Delafayette
2.35 Always Tipsy
3.10 Benny’s Secret
3.45 Shake It Up
4.15 Ifandbutwhynot
4.45 Dance Of Time
5.15 Roo Roo
GIMCRACK
2.00 High Jinx
2.35 Always Tipsy
3.10 Elmono
3.45 Pretty Miss Mahler
4.15 Chain Of Beacons
4.45 Eco Warrior
5.15 Bally Conor
FONTWELL
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
5.10 Project Mars
5.45 Chill In The Wood
6.15 Don Lami
6.45 Holryale
7.15 Bennys Girl
7.45 Ramore Will
8.15 Bitofblinding
GIMCRACK
5.10 Snazz Man
5.45 In The Hold
6.15 Don Lami
6.45 Zillion
7.15 Tara Mac
7.45 Ramore Will
8.15 Go Forrit
CHESTER
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
1.50 No Lippy
2.25 Magic Wand
3.00 Showmethedough
3.35 Proschema
4.05 Argentello
4.35 Neola
5.05 Right Touch (nap)
GIMCRACK
1.50 Dark Thunder
2.25 Dramatically (nb)
3.00 Showmethedough
3.35 Ispolini (nap)
4.05 Argentello
4.35 Requinto Dawn
5.05 Storm Ahead
WOLVERHAMPTON
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
5.55 Sheriff Garrett
6.25 Percy Prosecco
6.55 Firmage Burg (nb)
7.25 Verandah
7.55 Sir Lancelott
8.25 Critical Thinking
8.55 Ellen Gates
GIMCRACK
5.55 Full Suit
6.25 Percy Prosecco
6.55 French Mix
7.25 Adjutant
7.55 Hipz
8.25 Alqalsar
8.55 Revenge
NEWTON ABBOTT
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
2.10 Desirable Court
2.45 Overland Flyer
3.20 Blu Cavalier
3.55 Alcala
4.25 Shrubland
4.55 Sonneofpresenting
5.25 Come On Charlie
GIMCRACK
2.10 Audora
2.45 Overland Flyer
3.20 Higgs
3.55 Alcala
4.25 Cleni Wells
4.55 Dell’ Arca
5.25 Udogo
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Post by Kimmy on May 9, 2018 7:14:58 GMT
One-time Kentucky Derby candidate Gronkowski is among 14 horses owned by big-spending Phoenix Thoroughbreds to have been taken away from the Newmarket yard of Jeremy Noseda in a move that left the trainer "shocked and surprised".
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Post by Kimmy on May 9, 2018 18:41:18 GMT
THURSDAY.
FREE TO AIR TV RACES 1:50 CHESTER Gateley PLC Handicap Cl2 (4yo+ 0-105) 5f ITV4 13 runners 2:25 CHESTER Homeserve Dee Stakes (Listed Race) Cl1 (3yo) 1m2½f ITV4 7 runners 3:00 CHESTER Abbey Logistics Handicap Cl2 (3yo 0-100) 7½f ITV4 13 runners 3:35 CHESTER Boodles Diamond Ormonde Stakes (Group 3) Cl1 (4yo+) 1m5½f ITV4 6 runners
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Post by Kimmy on May 9, 2018 18:44:10 GMT
Chester, 09 May 18 Race 1 - 1:50pm THE STELLAR GROUP LILY AGNES CONDITIONS STAKES (CLASS 2) (PLUS 10 RACE) Leaving the stalls, DARK THUNDER (IRE), placed third, jumped right-handed, slightly hampering ARTHUR'S SPIRIT, placed sixth, and THEGREYVTRAIN, placed seventh, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved and that it had not improved the placing of DARK THUNDER (IRE).
Inside the final furlong, ARTHUR'S SPIRIT, placed sixth, lugged left-handed away from the whip, carrying GINGERSDUNTHELOT (IRE), placed fifth, off its intended line, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Following the race, John Fahy reported that THEGREYVTRAIN, placed seventh, suffered interference leaving the stalls. The Veterinary Officer reported that DARK THUNDER (IRE), placed third, lost its left hind shoe.
Race 2 - 2:25pm THE ARKLE FINANCE CHESHIRE OAKS (CLASS 1) (for the Robert Sangster Memorial Cup) (Listed Race) Following the race, P. J. McDonald reported that HERE'S ALICE (IRE), placed eighth, ran too free. Ralph Beckett reported that KINAESTHESIA, unplaced, was unsuited by the track. The filly was routine tested.
Race 3 - 3:00pm THE BOODLES DIAMOND HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Permission was given for GLOBAL ACADEMY (IRE) and SPOOF to go early to post.
Approximately 2 furlongs out, ANGEL FORCE (IRE), placed seventh, clipped the heels of LOOKS A MILLION, placed second, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Following the race, Nathan Evans reported that ANGEL FORCE (IRE), placed seventh, ran too free and clipped heels.
Race 6 - 4:35pm THE EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Inside the final furlong, REQUINTO DAWN (IRE), placed eighth, hung left-handed towards the rail, causing EXCELLENT TIMES, placed seventh, to be momentarily eased, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Following the race, David Allan reported that EXCELLENT TIMES, placed seventh, was denied a clear run inside the final furlong.
Race 7 - 5:05pm THE GREENHOUS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Tim Easterby, the trainer of STORM AHEAD (IRE), had obtained prior permission from the BHA to run the gelding with no hind shoes. View Stewards report Fontwell Park, 09 May 18 Fixture Note After Race 1 the going was changed to Good, Good to Firm in places (from Good). Race 1 - 5:10pm THE myracing.com HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Following the race, Sean Bowen reported that SUMMER GETAWAY (IRE), which was pulled up, was never travelling and the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 2 - 5:45pm THE myracing.com FOR FONTWELL TIPS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Following the race, Adam Wedge reported that IN THE HOLD (IRE), which was pulled up, made a bad mistake 5 fences out and was never travelling thereafter.
Race 4 - 6:45pm THE FOLLOW @myracingtips ON TWITTER MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that WHITE VALIANT (FR), placed fourth, lost its right fore shoe. View Stewards report Kelso, 09 May 18 Race 1 - 2:00pm THE PRINCIPAL & PROSPER NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) The performance of CALIX DELAFAYETTE (FR) which started favourite but finished unplaced, was considered. James Ewart’s explanation was noted that the gelding was unsuited by the Good, Good to Firm in places ground on this occasion and may prefer ground with more cut. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding during routine testing failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Following the race, Jamie Hamilton reported that CATHAL'S STAR, which was pulled up, was never travelling. Conor O'Farrell reported that PAINTERS LAD (IRE), which was pulled up, hung badly right throughout.
Race 3 - 3:10pm THE BELHAVEN BREWERY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) The Stewards held an enquiry following a report from the Veterinary Officer that racecourse security staff had ejected a member of stable staff present at the race meeting, as he was not in a fit state to carry out his duties. The Clerk of the Course, the Veterinary Officer, four members of the Racecourse Security Team and a member of Donald McCain’s staff were interviewed. Having heard their evidence the Stewards ordered a report to be forwarded to the Head Office of the British Horseracing Authority for further consideration.
Following the race, Miss Becky Smith reported that WITNESS (FR), placed seventh, was never travelling. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding during routine testing failed to reveal any abnormalities. The Veterinary Officer also reported that NO SUCH NUMBER, which was pulled up, had bled from the nose.
Race 5 - 4:15pm THE SCOTTY BRAND HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Following the race, Brian Hughes reported that DOUBLE W's (IRE), placed sixth, was never travelling.
Race 6 - 4:45pm THE FERGUSON PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT NOVICES' HUNTERS' STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Mr Ross Wilson, the rider of SEE MORES FINALE, placed fourth, had appeared to drop his hands and stop riding on the run to the line. After being interviewed and shown recordings of the incident, Mr Wilson stated that he had mistaken the winning line. Mr Wilson was suspended for 10 days for failing to take all reasonable and permissible measures to obtain the best possible placing on a horse that would have finished third.
Race 7 - 5:15pm THE ANDERSONS BUTCHERS & LYNTOUN TAXIS EAST LOTHIAN STANDARD OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) Following the race, Rachael McDonald reported that her saddle slipped on NEARLY THERE, placed third. View Stewards report Newton Abbot, 09 May 18 Race 1 - 2:10pm THE newtonabbotracing.com MARES' NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (NHMOPS Bonus Race) Following the race the Veterinary Officer reported that KIWI MYTH, unplaced, had lost its right fore and right hind shoes and that AUDORA, placed third, was lame left hind. Jonathan Burke reported that FRIZZLE, which was pulled up, stopped quickly. Emma Lavelle's representative reported that FRIZZLE did not stay the 2 mile 5 furlong trip.
Race 2 - 2:45pm THE NEWTONABBOTRACE ON TWITTER BEGINNERS' STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Following the race Harry Cobden reported that OVERLAND FLYER (IRE), placed second, hung right-handed throughout.
Race 4 - 3:55pm THE RACING PARTNERSHIP TRP HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) BALLYBOLLEY wore earplugs.
Race 5 - 4:25pm THE FINAL FURLONG PODCAST ON attheraces.com HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Permission was given for POINTED AND SHARP (IRE) to go to post on the track.
On the run to the line SHRUBLAND, placed second, edged left-handed giving the winner GLOBAL THRILL, a slight bump, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Following the race the Veterinary Officer reported that CLENIWELLS (FR), placed fourth, lost its left hind shoe.
Race 6 - 4:55pm THE GET HUGH TAYLOR'S TIPS ON attheraces.com HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Following the race Harry Cobden reported that SOUTHFIELD THEATRE (IRE), which was pulled up, was never travelling. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding, during routine testing, failed to reveal any abnormalities. The Veterinary Officer further reported that FOURTH ACT (IRE), which was pulled up, lost its left fore shoe.
Race 7 - 5:25pm THE LINGFIELD DERBY TRIAL SATURDAY ON AT THE RACES HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Permission was given for THUNDERING HOME to go early to post. View Stewards report Wolverhampton, 09 May 18 Race 1 - 5:55pm THE HELLERMANNTYTON FIXINGS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) (FOR GENTLEMAN AMATEUR RIDERS ) Permission was given for FULL SUIT to go early to post.
Mr Bryan Carver, the rider of LADURELLI (IRE), was slow to remove the blindfold, resulting in his horse being slow to start. After being interviewed and shown recordings of the incident, Carver’s explanation that the blindfold had been difficult to pull off on the first attempt, was noted.
The winner, HEWOULDWOULDNTHE, appeared to show an improvement in form compared with its previous run at Salisbury on 30 April 2018, where the filly finished sixth of eight, beaten 26 lengths. Jonathan Portman’s representative had no explanation for HEWOULDWOULDNTHE’s improved form, other than the filly had an easy lead on this occasion. HEWOULDWOULDNTHE was routine tested.
Mr Charlie Todd, the rider of CASEMATES SQUARE (IRE), placed fifth, was suspended for 2 days for using his whip above the permitted level from 1 ½ furlongs out.
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that AIR MINISTRY (IRE), unplaced, was lame on its left fore.
Race 2 - 6:25pm THE HELLERMANNTYTON INSULATION HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for THE KNOT IS TIED (IRE) to go early to post.
An enquiry was held to consider interference shortly after the start involving PACT OF STEEL, placed third, ridden by Hector Crouch; PERCY PROSECCO, placed second, ridden by Rossa Ryan and NAVARRA PRINCESS (IRE), placed sixth, ridden by Andrew Mullen. Crouch was suspended for 3 days for careless riding as he allowed his mount to drift left when insufficiently clear of the runners on his inside, causing PERCY PROSECCO to run out of room on the rail.
The apparent improvement in form of the winner, PAMMI, which had never previously been placed, was considered. Anthony Carson was interviewed. It was noted that he could offer no explanation for the filly’s improvement in form and PAMMI was routine tested.
Following the race, Jason Watson reported that BELOVED KNIGHT, placed fifth, hung badly right and the Veterinary Officer reported that NAVARRA PRINCESS (IRE), placed sixth, lost its left hind shoe.
Race 3 - 6:55pm THE HELLERMANNTYTON IDENTIFICATION FILLIES' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Following the race, Fran Berry reported that FIRMAGE BURG (FR), placed sixth, ran too free.
Race 4 - 7:25pm THE HELLERMANNTYTON SOLUTIONS NOVICE MEDIAN AUCTION STAKES (CLASS 6) Following the race, Robert Havlin reported that VERANDAH, unplaced, hung right in the home straight.
Race 5 - 7:55pm THE HELLERMANNTYTON ACADEMY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for GO CHARLIE to go early to post and TASAABOQ to be led early to post.
Race 7 - 8:55pm THE HELLERMANNTYTON CABLE INSTALLATION HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for HAXBY JUNIORS to be mounted in the chute.
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Post by Kimmy on May 9, 2018 18:44:55 GMT
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced that an additional Jump fixture will take place on the afternoon of Sunday 13 May at Southwell Racecourse. Entries for the seven race card will close at 12 noon on Wednesday 9 May with declarations as normal on Friday 11 May. The full race programme and further fixture information will be available via the racing admin site www2.racingadmin.co.uk in due course.
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Post by Kimmy on May 9, 2018 19:20:30 GMT
Newmarket: David Milnes
Muntahaa (3.35 Chester, nap)
Has been laid out to start off around here where he first shone as a three-year-old. John Gosden's five-year-old is fit from some decent work on the Limekilns.
4/1 Muntahaa 3:35 Chester Others to follow Chester: 1.50 Hyperfocus, 2.25 My Lord And Master, 4.35 Ghosxxxxch. Chelmsford: 6.10 Mr Marrakech, 7.10 Fountain Of Time, 7.40 Zaaki, 8.10 Ocean Of Love, 9.10 Zamjar.
Lambourn: James Burn
Elgin (8.40 Chelmsford, nap)
Classy hurdler who ran with credit on his Flat debut last month and should take all the beating.
2/5 Elgin 8:40 Chelmsford (AW) Others to follow Chelmsford: 6.10 Glendevon, 6.40 Take The Helm, 7.10 Indicia, 7.40 Macaque, 8.10 Haines. Chester: 1.50 A Momentofmadness, 3.00 Porth Swtan, 3.35 Elidor, 4.05 Ynys Mon, 4.35 Arthenia, 5.05 Never Surrender. Huntingdon: 2.00 Bardd, 2.35 Haul Away, 3.45 La Dauphin, 4.15 Royal Ruby, 5.15 Skyline. Wincanton: 5.50 Lord Topper, 7.50 Djin Conti. Worcester: 3.55 Peggies Venture.
West Country: Andrew King
Casterly Rock (5.25 Worcester, nap)
Will finally get underfoot conditions to his liking and expected to go well on his handicap debut.
7/2 Casterly Rock 5:25 Worcester Others to follow Worcester: 2.10 Great Tempo, 2.45 Exmoor Mist, 3.55 Everlanes Wincanton: 5.20 Ringa Ding Dong, 5.50 Night Of Sin, 6.20 Tikkinthebox, 6.50 Gentleman Jon, 7.20 Prince Mahler, 7.50 Darling Maltaix, 8.20 Our Phillie Lily Huntingdon: 2.35 Dr Rhythm, 3.45 Gibbes Bay, 4.15 Master Work.
North: Colin Russell
Bosham (9.10 Chelmsford, nap)
Back to form on last couple of start with wins at Wolverhampton and Lingfield. Has a fine record here and having won off higher marks in the past is fancied to complete a hat-trick.
4/1 Bosham 9:10 Chelmsford (AW) Others to follow Chester: 1.50 Doctor Sardonicus, 3.00 Dragons Tail, 4.05 Finoah, 4.35 Austrian School, 5.05 Dark Devil. Chelmsford: 6.40 Qaffaal. Huntingdon: 2.00 Hello Bertie. Worcester: 3.20 Rock Of Leon, 3.55 Katebird.
Racing Post Ratings: Paul Curtis
Squats (6.40 Chelmsford)
Would likely have been involved in the finish of a stronger race over course and distance last September with better luck, and with valid excuses for two defeats this year can bounce back here.
9/2 Squats 6:40 Chelmsford (AW) Topspeed: Dave Edwards
Mesquite (7.10 Chelmsford)
Off the mark in a respectable time at Lingfield a month ago and looks favourably weighted on her handicap bow.
17/2 Mesquite 7:10 Chelmsford (AW) Longshot: Samuel King
Simpson (3.00 Chester)
After a good fifth on seasonal reappearance in a Listed race at Epsom, Ed Walker's charge looks suited by this drop in trip and with a plump draw in stall one can go well at a double figure price.
12/1 Simpson 3:00 Chester Ireland: Tony O'Hehir
Last Encounter (7.00 Tipperary)
Held in second place by easy winner Robin Des Foret when falling at the final fence at Ballinrobe on his most recent start, the Mags Mullins-trained eight-year-old, who has some smart form over hurdles, has enough experience over fences to take the 2m7f beginners' chase.
4/1 Last Encounter 7:00 Tipperary The Raceform Interactive nugget
Ralph Beckett's last 20 runners in first-time blinkers have produced form figures of 28313312664241551211 (30% strike-rate), for a £1 level-stakes profit of £27. Smart Dart is tried in that headgear in the 6.10 at Chelmsford.
33/1 Smart Dart 6:10 Chelmsford (AW)
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Post by Kimmy on May 9, 2018 19:21:12 GMT
I’m In Charge (Wincanton 6.50) won this race in 2016 and hasn’t had many starts since. He absolutely loves this course and distance (3 from 5) and bounces off fast ground, so after a pipe-opener over hurdles he should be ready to go.
Sir Maximilian is a former winner of the Chester 1.50, as well as another C&D contest, and after some below-par runs at Meydan he returns off a good mark. Trainer Ian Williams is a dab hand with the first-time visor (5-19) and Sir Maximilian looks to hold a chance at a decent price.
Fran Berry sandwiches rides at Chester on Thursday and Friday with the long haul to Chelmsford for two rides. Great Hall (8.10) has a bit to do on the figures but ran his best race for a while last time.
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Post by Kimmy on May 9, 2018 19:22:55 GMT
Two 'bad losers' who went on a £20,000 rampage of destruction in a betting shop walked free from court on Wednesday.
Aaron Cawley, 27, and John Dymock, 31, both from Cheltenham, admitted doing criminal damage to Ladbrokes' shop in Winchcombe Street in the town on December 10, 2016.
They smashed wall-mounted TV screens and attacked fixed-odds betting machines in a wanton spree caught on CCTV.
Before the attack they had asked the manager of the shop if they could sign forms to self-exclude themselves so they could avoid the temptation to gamble. But when they were told they would need photos before they could be excluded, they attacked the machines.
Shop forced to close for two days
Prosecutor Charley Pattison told Judge Ian Lawrie QC at Gloucester Crown Court the shop had to close for two days to repair the damage. The loss of profits was estimated at £23,000.
The judge imposed 18-month community orders on both men.
Dymock was ordered to do 180 hours of unpaid work and to attend 15 rehabilitation activity sessions to address his gambling addictions.
Cawley, a convicted football hooligan, was ordered to complete 250 hours of unpaid work and attend 11 rehabilitation activity sessions and a 30-day thinking skills programme.
Despite the high value of the damage and lost profits to Ladbrokes the judge awarded no compensation against the men because, he said, they did not have the means to pay.
Attacked video wall with chair
The prosecutor played the CCTV footage of the incident, and the judge remarked: “We've just seen, very vividly, two bad losers.”
Dymock was seen first picking up a chair and attempting to smash up a FOBT before attacking the video wall with another chair. Cawley was then seen to join in, attempting to pull screens from the wall. A couple using another FOBT could be seen continuing to gamble during Cawley and Dymock's rampage.
Pattison said the shop manager, Adam Hurley, saw the two men enter the premises at 6.30pm. They were known to him as they had previously asked about self-exclusion forms to bar themselves from the branch.
After half an hour the two approached Hurley and asked about the process. Hurley explained they would need to supply passport-sized photos. The prosecutor said after a further 30 minutes the men approached him again.
This time they asked: “If we smash this place up, will you exclude us then?” Hurley told them they just needed to provide passport-sized photos.
The two men then began their wrecking campaign, attacking FOBTs and video walls. The prosecutor said Dymock smashed 12 screens on the video walls, and Cawley ripped a screen from the wall and pushed a coffee machine over.
Manager pushed the panic button
Pattison said that in an area called 'greyhound corner' three further screens were smashed, and it was believed to be Cawley who was responsible – this was not captured on CCTV.
The court heard that Hurley pushed the panic button and ushered a younger female member of staff upstairs.
Pattison added: “Perhaps this goes to the immersive nature of FOBTs but of the other couple we see the gentleman gambling doesn't seem bothered, but the lady with him was trying to move away.
“It would have been very frightening. There were other customers present.”
Pattison pointed out that at no stage did Hurley feel the violence was directed at him. She said he had noticed that the men's speech was slurred and he suspected they were drunk.
Hurley said in his statement: “In all the time I've worked in the industry, this is the first time I've had to deal with such a serious incident.”
Pattison said “He was shocked by what they did in such a short time.”
Turning to the two men's previous convictions, she said both had 'busy records'.
Cawley had convictions for football hooliganism, notably when he went onto the pitch during a Sheffield Wednesday v Leeds United match in October 2012 and attacked Wednesday goalkeeper Chris Kirkland.
In total there were 28 previous convictions recorded against Cawley for 50 offences.
Dymock has a record of 39 convictions for 112 offences, the prosecutor told the judge.
“Plainly both have a full criminal history,” she said.
Judge Lawrie QC said: “They are a pair of inadequate individuals shackled to an addiction. Despite their appalling track records, I'm not sure locking them up will help. I'm not going to order compensation as neither can pay it.
“They have fairly entrenched gambling problems,” the judge remarked, indicating he was considering a community sentence rather than jail. “Oh well,” he said, “it's worth a try.”
Representing both men, Alison Gurden said Cawley had been suffering with depression and was unable to work, but had taken an HNC in computers.
Dymock was the main carer for his children, whom she said have "complex problems".
“The defendants are both in a difficult financial position,” she said.
Gurden said Cawley rang the police following the incident and tried to hand himself in.
'Sad pair on many levels'
The court heard both men had now successfully self excluded from betting shops. “It's FOBTs that's the problem,” she said.
The judge replied: “I'm happy to say I've never been in a betting shop in my life, and never will. It's only the bookmakers that win.”
He said both men were “a sad pair on many levels”, telling them: “Your behaviour was inexcusable. You were both drunk and reacted badly to losing. Two poor, drunk, losers.”
The judge said to the men: “Bring some order to your lives. Address your gambling problems.”
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