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Post by Kimmy on May 11, 2018 18:26:17 GMT
Urban Fox 6-1 3.25 Ascot, Saturday
Plenty of good form for James Tate last season and was rated 104, but down to 97 on first start for William Haggas, having been sold for 425,000gns. New trainer has put her in Group 2 Duke of Cambridge and Group 1 Pretty Polly and has to be winning this to justify those entries. Could have a big class edge and should be favourite.
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Post by Kimmy on May 11, 2018 18:26:31 GMT
Wolf Of Windlesham 10-1 2.00 Haydock, Saturday
Wolf Of Windlesham bumped into one of the best handicapped horses in training at Sandown last time but beat the rest of a competitive field by 11 lengths. The way he stayed on that day strongly suggested he would be even better upped in trip and he's likely to improve for it anyway given it was his first run over hurdles for well over a year.
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Post by Kimmy on May 11, 2018 18:26:51 GMT
Go Beauty Go 3.75 (Guide price) 9.05 Sha Tin, Sunday
This Class 3 affair doesn't have the strength in depth of most Hong Kong handicaps and the lack of proven front -runners leaves the door ajar for those ridden prominently to pay a major role. Step forward Go Beauty Go, who is well treated at his best and back in good form after finishing second over 1400m here last time. This longer trip suits him every bit as well and the fact that leading claimer Matthew Poon claims 5lb makes him a value bet at 11-4 or bigger.
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Post by Kimmy on May 11, 2018 18:27:13 GMT
New Graduate 8-11 8.15 Thirsk, Saturday
James Tate's three-year-old New Approach colt ran an absolute screamer on debut to finish just a length behind the 100-rated Zaaki over this course and distance, with the front two clear by 11 lengths. The fourth that day is rated in the low 80s, suggesting there was no fluke about his performance, and he should land this prize with further improvement to come.
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Post by Kimmy on May 11, 2018 18:27:37 GMT
All Set To Go 25-1 3.10 Haydock, Saturday
Kevin Frost's seven-year-old was well beaten in the County Hurdle but he would have had little hope in that contest returning from a long absence on an unsuitably soft surface. The ground would also have been against him in a competitive handicap at Aintree's National meeting last time yet he still managed to stay on nicely from the rear to grab fourth. The likely quicker terrain at Haydock this weekend will be much more to his liking and it's worth noting that he finished second in this contest two years ago off 3lb higher.
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Post by Kimmy on May 11, 2018 18:27:54 GMT
Sweetest Taboo SP 3.55 Curragh, Saturday
With a record of two wins from 24 turf starts Sweetest Taboo is a hard mare to catch right. However one of those victories came over course and distance off a similar mark and she ran a super race in third on her comeback last month at Navan when she just failed to last home over half a furlong further. The runner-up Aspen Bell has since bolted up in a Cork handicap and a repeat of that effort would see her go close.
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Post by Kimmy on May 11, 2018 18:28:53 GMT
Don't miss Tuesday's Racing Post for the Ascot Gold Cup Pricewise ante-post special, including; expert analysis, key trends, form, what the trainers say and RPR tables. Available online on Monday from 6pm with Members Club Ultimate.
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Post by Kimmy on May 11, 2018 20:15:36 GMT
Saturday: going, weather & non-runners Ascot GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (GoingStick: Straight 8.7, Round 8.1) (Watered) WEATHER: Scattered showers STALLS: Straight course - Stands' side; Round course - Inside NON RUNNERS: 2:15 Dash Of Spice (14) Curragh GOING: Round course - YIELDING TO SOFT; Straight course - SOFT WEATHER: Showers STALLS: 5f & 6f - Centre Haydock GOING: Flat - GOOD TO FIRM (Good in places); Jumps - GOOD (Watered) (GoingStick: Flat 8.9, Jumps 6.7) (All Flat races will be run over the Stands' side home straight) (Rail movements - R1 +50yds, R2, 5 & 6 +20yds, R3 +26yds and R7 & 8 +38yds) WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: 6f - Centre; Remainder - Inside NON RUNNERS: 4:55 Lawn Ranger (3) Hexham GOING: GOOD (Good to soft in places) (Selective watering) (Rail movements - R1, 3 & 7 +25yds, R5 +32yds and R2, 4 & 6 +40yds) WEATHER: Showers Lingfield GOING: GOOD (Good to firm in places) (GoingStick 8.6) (Watered) WEATHER: Showers STALLS: 1m3f - Outside; 1m2f - Inside; Remainder - Centre Nottingham GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (Good in places) (Watered bends) (Outer track) WEATHER: Cloudy STALLS: 5f, 6f & 1m - Centre; Remainder - Inside Thirsk GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (Good in places) (Watered) (Rail movements - R3 +14yds and R6 +7yds) WEATHER: Cloudy STALLS: Straight course - Centre; 1m4f - Stand's side; Remainder - Inside Warwick GOING: GOOD (GoingStick 8.2) (Watering) (Hurdle and NHF races will be run on the Inner Hurdle track) (Rail movements - R1, 3 & 5 -48yds, R2 & 7 -28yds, R4 +31yds and R6 +42yds) WEATHER: Mostly cloudy
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Post by Kimmy on May 11, 2018 20:16:20 GMT
Ralph Beckett’s runners are worth noting at Thirsk. The in-form trainer boasts a 50 per cent strike-rate at the venue and can enhance his impressive record with Mighty Mac (7.15) and Culdrose (8.15).
Expect a good effort from Gallows Point on debut in the 8.30 at Warwick. The five-year-old represents Kim Bailey, who operates at a 23 per cent strike-rate with bumper debutants and is three from six with such runners at the venue.
Hallstatt is interesting in the 3.15 at Nottingham bidding for a fourth win in the race. The 12-year-old is a five-time course winner and has shown enough ability on the all-weather over the winter to go close off his current mark.
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Post by Kimmy on May 11, 2018 20:18:37 GMT
Newmarket: David Milnes
Preening (8.15 Thirsk, nap)
Won a decent maiden on the all-weather at Kempton last backend and working well enough to defy a penalty and wide draw this evening. James Fanshawe's filly could eventually become a black type performer.
Others to follow
Ascot 2.15 Humble Hero, 2.50 Barsanti, 3.25 Tribute Act, 4.00 Pouvoir Magique, 4.35 Great Respect, 5.10 Blazed. Haydock 4.20 Mubtasim, 4.55 Global Conqueror. Lingfield 1.55 Stream Song, 2.30 Corelli, 3.40 Tomyris, 4.15 Western Way, 5.20 Warsaw Road, 5.50 Restless Rose. Nottingham 2.05 Pivotal Man, 3.15 Majrooh, 3.50 Tivoli, 5.00 Agar's Plough, 5.35 Oswald.
9/2 Preening 8:15 Thirsk
Lambourn: James Burn
Perfect Clarity (1.55 Lingfield, nap)
Clive Cox's string are starting to fire and the top trainer thinks the world of this scopy Nathaniel filly, who can advance her Investec Oaks claims.
Others to follow Ascot 2.15 Machine Learner, 2.50 Salouen, 3.25 Queen Of Time, 4.00 Tony Curtis, 4.35 Dark Shadow, 5.10 Cuttin' Edge. Haydock 2.00 Laurium, 2.35 I'm A Believer, 3.10 The Unit, 3.45 Mobsta, 4.20 Makzeem. Hexham 2.20 Peculiar Places, 4.05 Well Smitten, 5.15 Influential Lady. Lingfield 2.30 Knight To Behold, 3.40 Tajaanus, 4.15 Mancini, 5.20 Sayesse. Nottingham 2.05 Tabdeed, 3.50 Oriental Song, 4.25 Abel Tasman, 6.05 Misu Pete. Thirsk 5.45 Who Told Jo Jo. Warwick 6.00 Rebel Commander, 6.30 Seaston Spirit, 7.30 Cultivator, 8.30 The Wolf.
11/1 Perfect Clarity 1:55 Lingfield West Country: Andrew King
Whataknight (2.00 Haydock, nap)
Hasn’t won for over a year but back on a winnable mark judged on his latest effort and a bold showing is expected with conditions to suit.
Others to follow Ascot 5.10 Glory Of Paris. Haydock 3.10 Capitaine. Warwick: 5.30 Blue N Yellow, 6.30 Quiz Master, 7.00 Poppy Kay, 7.30 I’m A Game Changer, 8.00 Roll The Dough.
15/2 Whataknight 2:00 Haydock
North: Colin Russell
Be Perfect (6.45 Thirsk, nap)
Prominent racer who ran his best race for a while when runner-up at Wolverhampton last time. Just as effective on turf, and with today's ground in his favour, is fancied to go one better.
Others to follow Ascot 4.00 Firmament, 4.35 Blown By Wind, 5.10 Kaeso. Haydock 2.35 Bedrock, 3.10 Dear Sire, 3.45 Tommy Taylor, 4.20 So Beloved, 4.55 Alfa Maguire, 5.25 Cracking Find, 5.55 Robbing The Prey. Hexham 1.45 Birch Vale, 2.20 Katy Royal, 2.55 Indian Voyage, 3.30 Sporting Milan, 4.05 Nemean Lion, 4.40 Chicago Outfit, 5.15 Emma Lamb. Lingfield 2.30 Wax And Wane, 5.20 Aclimatise. Nottingham 2.40 Harome, 3.50 Clon Coulis, 4.25 Stubytuesday, 5.00 Tight Lines, 5.35 Mametz Wood, 6.05 Iberica Road. Thirsk 5.45 Our Place In Loule, 6.15 Shesthedream, 7.15 Conversant, 7.45 Maid in India, 8.45 Cool Strutter.
12/1 Be Perfect 6:45 Thirsk
Racing Post Ratings: Steve Mason
Breath Caught (4.55 Haydock)
Created good impression when scoring on return at the Craven meeting. Five pound rise looks very fair and likely to be hard to beat.
13/8 Breath Caught 4:55 Haydock
Topspeed: Dave Edwards
Clon Coulis (3.50 Nottingham)
Time-wise improved on each outing last year and this lightly raced filly can ruffle a few feathers in this better class sprint.
5/1 Clon Coulis 3:50 Nottingham
Longshot: David Revers
Sabador (4.00 Ascot)
Ed Walker's lightly raced grey is improving with racing, appreciates quick ground and was a touch unfortunate when running better than the form suggests in the Britannia last time out.
14/1 Sabador 4:00 Ascot
Ireland: Tony O'Hehir
Kyllang Rock (3.20 Curragh)
A fifth win beckons for the James Tate-trained four-year-old who will have the testing ground he relishes in today's 5f Listed event. Successful on similar ground on his reappearance at Musselburgh in March, he gets the vote to score under Gary Carroll.
2/1 Kyllang Rock 3:20 Curragh Raceform Interactive nugget
A four-year-old has won the Victoria Cup (4.00 Ascot) six times in the last ten years, including the last three. It’s easy, therefore, to like the chances of Keyser Soze
7/1 Keyser Soze 4:00 Ascot
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Post by Kimmy on May 12, 2018 7:05:35 GMT
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Post by Kimmy on May 12, 2018 7:06:06 GMT
NOTTINGHAM
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
2.05 Tabdeed
2.40 Jabbarockie
3.15 Our Cilla
3.50 Pretty Baby
4.25 Rock Icon
5.00 Revolutionary Man
5.35 Oswald
6.05 Clarabel
GIMCRACK
2.05 Tabdeed
2.40 Harome
3.15 Hallstatt
3.50 Pretty Baby
4.25 Abel Tasman
5.00 Point Hope
5.35 Oswald
6.05 Monsieur Jimmy
THIRSK
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
5.45 Culloden
6.15 Juan Horsepower
6.45 Stonific
7.15 Conversant
7.45 Maid In India
8.15 New Graduate
8.45 Grey Destiny
GIMCRACK
5.45 Our Place In Loule
6.15 Shesthedream
6.45 Be Perfect
7.15 Conversant
7.45 Maureb
8.15 Martineo
8.45 Cupid’s Arrow
HEXHAM
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
1.45 Pantomime
2.20 Peculiar Places
2.55 Endless Credit
3.30 Broadway Belle
4.05 Quest For Life
4.40 Captain Mowbray
5.15 Emma Lamb
GIMCRACK
1.45 Birch Vale
2.20 Lucy Cross
2.55 Halcyon Days
3.30 American Life
4.05 Quest For Life
4.40 Solid Strike
5.15 Goffsbridge Girl
LINGFIELD
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
1.55 Flattering
2.30 Kew Gardens
3.05 Rocksette
3.40 Tajaanus
4.15 Master Archer
4.50 Ashazuri
5.20 Warsaw Road
5.50 Whitefountainfairy
NEWMARKET - 2.30 Corelli (nb)
GIMCRACK
1.55 Flattering
2.30 Corelli (nb)
3.05 Buskin River
3.40 Tajaanus
4.15 Mancini
4.50 Ashazuri
5.20 Warsaw Road
5.50 Island Of Life
HAYDOCK
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
2.00 Whataknight
2.35 Bedrock
3.10 John Constable (nb)
3.45 Mythmaker
4.20 Mubtasim
4.55 Global Conqueror
5.25 Midnight Shot
5.55 Poker School
GIMCRACK
2.00 Debece
2.35 Inn The Bull
3.10 Chesterfield
3.45 Intisaab
4.20 So Beloved
4.55 Alfa McGuire
5.25 Lofgren
5.55 Pearls Legend
WARWICK
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
5.30 Blue N Yellow
6.00 Deyrann de Carjac
6.30 Indirocco
7.00 Poppy Kay
7.30 I’m A Game Changer
8.00 Leg Lock Luke
8.30 The Wolf
GIMCRACK
5.30 Blue N Yellow
6.00 Deyrann de Carjac
6.30 Quiz Master
7.00 Poppy Kay
7.30 Fidux
8.00 Charlie Mon
8.30 Just Rocky
ASCOT
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
2.15 Speedo Boy
2.50 Barsanti
3.25 Queen of Time
4.00 Sabador (nap)
4.35 Dave Dexter
5.10 Kaeso
NEWMARKET – 2.50 Barsanti (nap)
GIMCRACK
2.15 Master Singer
2.50 Barsanti
3.25 Tribute Act
4.00 Keyser Soze (nap)
4.35 Great Respect
5.10 Glory of Paris
NORTHERNER – 4.00 Escobar (nb); 4.35 Blown By Wind (nap)
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Post by Kimmy on May 12, 2018 7:06:37 GMT
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Post by Kimmy on May 12, 2018 7:07:04 GMT
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Post by dennisg on May 12, 2018 7:28:31 GMT
in today's sporting life............... Ben Linfoot seeks out the best Value Bet selections on Saturday including a 40/1 chance in the Victoria Cup and one at a price in the Swinton Hurdle. Value Bet: Saturday, May 12 For details of advised bookmakers and each-way terms, visit our transparent tipping record The totescoop6 Victoria Cup takes centre stage at Ascot on Saturday with a maximum field of 29 lining up in pursuit of the £105,000 pot. This type of puzzle on the straight track at Ascot has proved fiendish recently, not just because of the ultra-competitiveness of these handicaps but the various potential scenarios when they jump out of the stalls. We’ve seen them all flock over to the stands’ side in one group, like in this race last year, we’ve seen two groups form on either flank, we’ve seen three groups separating with one in the middle and we’ve seen one group head down the centre of the track. What happens on Saturday is anybody’s guess and pointing out that the early pace is spread across the course will mean nothing if they all come across to the stands’ side again. Instead of waffling any further about how it may or may not pan out, I’m just going to concentrate on the horse that most interests me at the prices, namely SIX STRINGS at 40/1 (back him each-way at bet365 1/4 1,2,3,4,5 or Sky Bet 1/5 1,2,3,4,5,6) for Eve Johnson Houghton. This horse is drawn in stall nine and he will in all likelihood be poorly positioned if they do what they did last year, but he’s been crying out for a proper big-field handicap type of gallop and I can’t let him go unbacked now he gets that scenario on Saturday. He looks well handicapped off 85 on several bits of form for Richard Fahey last season, with three placed efforts off 87 certainly hinting so, especially his half-length third-placed effort at Doncaster last August. It was an excellent performance to be beaten by such a narrow margin as he was extremely keen early on, the run a perfect example of why he could be dangerous when he encounters a proper end-to-end gallop. His new yard must think they’ve got a well-handicapped horse on their hands as he was sent off 15/8 favourite for his stable debut at Lingfield last month and he was extremely eye-catching, being completely undone by the lack of pace but not given a hard time of things by any means as he finished a four-and-a-half length sixth. It wasn’t a bad run at all and if he comes on for that he’s going to be dangerous off 85. His new trainer reaches for a first-time hood, which could help him settle and she’s two from 10 in handicaps with that particular headgear first-time out (an admittedly small sample, but encouraging nonetheless). Johnson Houghton is in fine form, with four winners from her last 12 runners (before Friday’s action), and she has good recent previous in a race of this type having landed the totescoop6 Challenge Cup over the course and distance with Accidental Agent last October. 28 9 Six Stringsh136 48-3OR: 85BF 33/1 Form: 23037-6T: Eve Johnson HoughtonJ: Raul Da Silva Last run Live betting powered by Given what I wrote at the top of this piece I have to back one drawn towards the stands’ side as well and the one that sticks out is David O’Meara’s FIRMAMENT at 20/1 (General). This horse has several excellent efforts to his name on the Ascot straight course including two close-up fifths over seven furlongs in big-field handicaps last season off his 2017 static mark that was 109. It’s a bit disconcerting that he’s not shown much in two starts so far this campaign, but the good news is he’s dropped to a mark of 102 and he’s well treated on a mountain of Ascot form off that rating. It’s with hope that the return to a track he acts so well on can see him bounce back to top form and, from stall 28, he could end up being well positioned whatever the jockeys decide to do. 5 28 Firmament14 69-6OR: 102 14/1 Form: 3588-60T: D O'MearaJ: D Tudhope Last run Live betting powered by Earlier on at Ascot KOEMAN makes plenty of appeal at 12/1 (General) in the Les Ambassadeurs Casino Handicap over 1m4f. He did really well to win a good handicap at Lingfield last time, a race that launched the four-year-old campaign of Van Percy a few years ago, rallying after being outpaced and sticking his neck out to win by half-a-length from a couple of horses that have franked the form subsequently. That collateral form gives his chance a very solid look, especially given he only went up 2lb and considering the potential improvement now he runs back on turf for the first time since last October. Talented claimer David Egan takes another 3lb off and he knows him well having won on him before, so there’s plenty to like about his chance in what looks a cracking race. 11 2 Koeman57 48-13OR: 87D 11/1 Form: 3188-31T: M R ChannonJ: David Egan (3) Last run Live betting powered by Finally, it could be worth chancing ALL SET TO GO at 25/1 (General) in the Pertemps Network Swinton Handicap Hurdle over at Haydock (3.10). He was second in this race two years ago off a 3lb higher mark when with Paul Nicholls and confirmed his liking for a flat, galloping track with an easy win at Doncaster off a mark of 140 later that year. It was 15 months before he was seen again for new trainer Kevin Frost in this year’s County Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival, but while he didn’t show much in that he showed up quite well when fourth at Aintree last time. Dropped 7lb for those two runs, he’s very much at home on better ground and the soft conditions in Liverpool won’t have played to his strengths. Back at Haydock, off his new mark, on spring ground, he could well kick on from that encouraging run last time and at 25s he’s worth a small play. 10 All Set To Go28 710-3OR: 133D 20/1 Form: 2341/04-T: Kevin FrostJ: Aidan Coleman Last run Live betting powered by Posted at 1700 BST on 11/05
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Post by dennisg on May 12, 2018 7:30:38 GMT
Top commentator Simon Holt picks out his best bets from the televised action at Ascot on Saturday, featuring the Victoria Cup. Recommended Bets: Ascot, Saturday For details of advised bookmakers and each-way terms, visit our transparent tipping record Among a large list of potential suspects, KEYSER SOZE could provide the solution to Saturday's Totescoop6 Victoria Cup at Ascot. Having been off the course since finishing down the field in the Britannia at Royal Ascot last June, Jamie Spencer's mount made a truly eye-catching reappearance in the Spring Cup at Newbury last month coming from over ten lengths off the pace to lead inside the final furlong only to be out-stayed by Taqdeer and Humbert in a bunch finish (Repercussion fifth, Tony Curtis eighth, Gilgamesh 20th). What made the effort even more extraordinary was that Keyser Soze was switched right immediately after leaving the stalls from stall one on the far side so forfeiting all momentum in order to obtain a position closer to the centre-to-stands side. Just coasting along in the rear, he made rapid headway throughout the final two furlongs and, unbelievably, probably hit the front too soon suggesting he will have ample speed to cope with this drop from a mile to seven furlongs. Indeed, it will be a big surprise on that evidence if the son of Arcano doesn't make up into a very useful horse this season. The other obvious improver in the field is Kynren who, after completing a hat-trick of wins in the second half of last season, made an encouraging return when third behind High Acclaim in the Spring Mile (Lincoln consolation race) at Doncaster in late March. He too could rate much higher in future, though his best form has come with plenty of give in the ground. Sabador, another Britannia also ran last June and off the course since, looked decent when winning over seven furlongs at Ayr on his previous start and is another to keep an eye on for an in-form yard. Earlier, THUNDERING BLUE should appreciate a step up to a mile-and-a-half in the opening Les Ambassadeurs Casino Handicap. David Menuisier's charge never quite landed a blow over two furlongs shorter at Epsom first time out behind the useful Ajman King but was not knocked about and kept on well in the closing stages. Impressive when winning three races in a row last season over a mile-and-a-quarter earning favouritism for the Cambridgeshire in which he finished a staying-on seventh, the grey is open to further improvement over this trip.
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Post by dennisg on May 12, 2018 7:32:37 GMT
Oli Bell previews Saturday's action at Ascot and takes a horse he fancie to win last year's Investec Derby to strike. Oli Bell's Saturday Yankee 2.15 Ascot 3 16 Thundering Blue17 59-5OR: 93 9/2 Form: 31117-5T: D MenuisierJ: Andrea Atzeni Last run Live betting powered by 2.50 Ascot 4 3 Salouen224 49-0OR: 110 11/2 Form: 207823-T: S KirkJ: S De Sousa Live betting powered by 3.25 Ascot 1 1 Urban Fox217 49-10OR: 97 9/2 Form: 874844-T: W J HaggasJ: D Tudhope Last run Live betting powered by 4.00 Ascot 14 14 Sabador324 48-11OR: 93D 11/1 Form: 4/1210-T: Ed WalkerJ: W Buick Last run Live betting powered by Salouen was a horse I followed off a cliff last season having fancied him to run a big race in the Investec Derby. He ran well in defeat on a number of occasions in 2017 and can get his new campaign off to a winning start in the 2.50 at Ascot. Thundering Blue looks the answer to the opener. He caught the eye on his reappearance at Epsom, getting no luck in running, and he is a horse to follow this term. Urban Fox has top weight in the 3.25 but that shouldn't stop her. She cost current connections 420,000 guineas following a successful three-year-old campaign and is the sort of horse William Haggas excels with. Finally, Sabador can run well at a big price in the Victoria Cup. He ran well in the Britannia at the Royal meeting her last June and is open to improvement this season. The nature of the race will suit him and he'll go better than his odds suggest.
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Post by dennisg on May 12, 2018 7:34:35 GMT
We round up the latest tips and gossip from the major training centres, with Makzeem fancied to win in Listed company at Haydock. Saturday's best chances 4.20 Haydock 5 2 Makzeem217 59-8OR: 97D 4/1 Form: 812614-T: R CharltonJ: Kieran Shoemark Last run Live betting powered by 4.55 Haydock 5 8 Global Conqueror21 39-2OR: 85BF 11/2 Form: 6322-5T: S CrisfordJ: Kieran Shoemark Last run Live betting powered by 5.20 Lingfield 4 5 Warsaw Road24 49-1OR: 84C 11/8 Form: 81811-4T: L M CumaniJ: R L Moore Last run Live betting powered by Perfect Clarity looks a standout each-way bet in the Betfred Mobile Oaks Trial Stakes at Lingfield on Saturday. Clive Cox knows just what is required to win this Listed event and has high hopes that his unbeaten filly can build substantially on her debut success at Nottingham last back-end. Although this spring has been difficult for the powerful Beechdown team, Perfect Clarity has been in very good form in her pre-season build up, and her work suggests she deserves a tilt at pattern company. This does not look a particularly tough renewal of the race and she is well worth an interest with her stable now in top form. Tomyris should play a leading role in the Betfred 'Supports Jack Berry House' Chartwell Fillies' Stakes if resuming in top form and the booking of Frankie Dettori looks a reasonable hint. Tomyris has an outstanding chance on Friday, according to our flagship racing tipster Tomyris resumes under Frankie Dettori Dettori could also be on the mark on Corelli in the Betfred Derby Trial Stakes. The draw could have been kinder but he could be able to settle in behind the pace and if Frankie can get the horse's white socks to the front then he'll take plenty of passing. Ryan Moore can get among the winners at Lingfield on Warsaw Road in the Betfred "Home Of Goals Galore" Handicap. This horse has a very respectable strike-rate and caught the eye in no uncertain terms when beaten under two lengths in fourth at Kempton on his comeback. He's improved since then. Queen Of Time can overcome fears of a quick return to action after her accident at Goodwood a week ago by landing the EBF Breeders' Series Fillies' Handicap at Ascot. There was a strong whisper for Henry Candy’s filly in a Listed event at the Sussex course despite a lengthy layoff, and she looked sure to play a part in the finish when she clipped heels and unseated her rider around a furlong out. This represents a drop in grade and she is nicely weighted. The betting should shed some light on the William Haggas runners, Urban Fox and Dynamic, especially the former who has switched the Hamilton Road for Bury Side after moving from James Tate. God Given rates a sporting chance for Luca Cumani in the Carey Group Buckhounds Stakes. The trainer appears to have upped the ante in recent weeks and while this four-year-old would probably prefer a drop or two of rain, he looked full of the zest of life preparing under Jamie Spencer and gets weight from all his rivals in this Listed heat. David O'Meara is a past master at rejuvenating pattern performers who have lost their way, and it may pay to take a chance with Escobar in the totescoop6 Victoria Cup Handicap. He was rated 106 just under a year ago when second in a Listed event at Sandown, but he has dropped to 97 now, and could be well-in if his new trainer can work his magic. The fact Adam Kirby is on board is a plus, and he will surely have one eye on his old playmate Louie De Palma, who is at short odds to overcome a massive 1081-day lay-off. Needless to say, this former Richmond Stakes runner-up is somewhat fragile, but Cox has been able to get on with him this spring, and he has enjoyed a warm-up gallop at Kempton as part of his preparation for this return. He may still be ring-rusty after his long break, but is well weighted on his past performances and it will surprise no one at Beechdown if he runs a big race. Repercussion and Pouvoir Magique also make a fairly lengthy shortlist for the big betting race of the day. Escobar didn't live up to expectations for Hugo Palmer Global Conqueror showed plenty of ability as a two-year-old without success, and he looks to have a good opportunity to land an overdue win in the Pertemps Network Handicap at Haydock. He did not appear to stay the mile and a quarter on his comeback at Nottingham and should appreciate the return to a mile, a remark which also applies to each-way hope Running Cloud. This one ran out of gas on his reappearance at Sandown and has solid each-way chances here. Makzeem, a half brother to top-class middle distance performer Al Kazeem, should make his presence felt in the Listed Pertemps Network Spring Trophy. Roger Charlton felt 10 furlongs suited best for the five-year-old last season, but Ryan Moore thought otherwise and prescribed a return to seven. The move worked like a charm as Makzeem developed into a very smart handicapper over the trip and he now looks ready to make his mark at this level. Antagonist, a stablemate of Makzeem, can overcome his poor draw and win the DG Executive Cars Weddings & Airport Handicap (Div I) at Nottingham. A half brother to the smart Almoldovar out of Dansili, he is expected to leave his juvenile form behind this season whatever he does on his return to action here. He looks one sure to improve during the course of the summer, but should be sharp enough to make the most of a very workable mark. Ombre Casado can show his appreciation for a return to a mile in the second division of the same race. Ed Walker’s three-year-old showed little on his only run over this distance at the course as a juvenile, but his two very promising performances over seven this spring suggest he will be more effective for a more demanding test of stamina and he looks nice weighted for this handicap bow. Classical Times could be worth chancing on the same card at Colwick Park. Peter Chapple Hyam's charge went off the boil after winning her maiden first time out last year but she's worth her place in this Listed event on the pick of her efforts and might just be best caught fresh. Nicky Henderson has sound each-way chances with Laurium on his first outing since a breathing operation in the opening Pertemps Network Long Distance Handicap Hurdle at Haydock, whilst Cultivator should enjoy the resilient ground on his return to timber from a disappointing spell chasing in the Lawton Tubes Handicap Hurdle at Warwick. Looking ahead to a busy time of things next week and before the glitz and glamour of York's Dante Festival it could be worth a small interest on David Lanigan's Narodowa if taking up his Monday engagement at Windsor. There are several within the camp who believe this daughter of Iffraaj may have got herself quite well handicapped having been a bit immature at two and an initial mark of 69 certainly looks workable for a trainer adept at improving such types. Her work racecourse side has been quite promising. Sir Michael Stoute was busy putting some youngsters through the stalls earlier in the week and he has some striking prospects to look forward to later in the season. A three-year-old from the yard worth noting when she shows up is Sun Maiden, a Frankel filly who showed enough on her debut at Wolverhampton in December to suggest she can win races at three. Stradivarius wins the Goodwood Cup from Big Orange and Desert Skyline Stradivarius is looking good ahead of next week's Yorkshire Cup John Gosden's Stradivarius has been gearing up for a shot at next week's Yorkshire Cup under Frankie Dettori on the Limekilns and he looks A1 in his skin. Hugo Palmer was on hand to oversee a piece of work from White Mocha on the Trial Ground and the reaction from connections afterward left the distinct impression he was bang on course for the Betfred Dante Stakes. His second to Masar in the Craven worked out pretty well in the Guineas and it's hoped a step up in distance could unlock something in this Lope De Vega colt.
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Post by Kimmy on May 12, 2018 17:38:05 GMT
Ascot, 12 May 18 Race 1 - 2:15pm THE LES AMBASSADEURS CASINO HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Following the race Sean Levey reported that EXCEEDING POWER, unplaced, stumbled approaching six furlongs out.
Race 2 - 2:50pm THE CAREY GROUP BUCKHOUNDS STAKES (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) Permission was given for GLENCADAM GLORY to go early to post.
Race 3 - 3:25pm THE EBF "BREEDERS' SERIES" FILLIES' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Following the race Fran Berry reported that QUEEN OF TIME, placed sixth, was never travelling. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the filly, during routine testing, failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 4 - 4:00pm The Totescoop6 VICTORIA CUP (CLASS 2 HERITAGE HANDICAP) Permission was given for SIX STRINGS to go early to post. MASHAM STAR (IRE) wore earplugs which were removed at the start.
Following the race Stuart Williams reported that VIA SERENDIPITY, placed fifth, lost its right fore shoe and Daniel Muscutt reported that CHARLES MOLSON, unplaced, hung right-handed in the closing stages.
Race 5 - 4:35pm THE Totesport.com NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 3) (PLUS 10 RACE) Inside the last furlong the winner, BLOWN BY WIND, ducked sharply right-handed when running green, before being quickly corrected, taking AMPLIFY (IRE), placed second, off its intended line, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved and that it had not improved the placing of BLOWN BY WIND.
Race 6 - 5:10pm THE LEO BANCROFT SIGNATURE HAIRCARE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for MOONRAKER to go early to post.
Approaching the furlong marker MONKS STAND (USA), unplaced, goes left-handed at the same time as TRICKY DICKY, unplaced, goes right handed interfering with KAESO, placed fifth, MADAME BOUNTY (IRE), unplaced, FIELD OF VISION (IRE), unplaced, and GLORY OF PARIS (IRE), placed fourth, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Shelley Birkett, the rider of MUSCIKA, was slow to remove the blindfold resulting in her horse being slow to start. After being interviewed and shown recordings of the incident, Birkett’s explanation that the blind did not come off at the first attempt was noted.
Following the race Adam Kirby reported that MONKS STAND (USA), unplaced, had no more to give. Fran Berry reported that GLORIOUS POLITICS, unplaced, got upset in the preliminaries and Sean Levey reported that PHILBA, unplaced, had no more to give. View Stewards report Haydock Park, 12 May 18 Race 1 - 2:00pm THE PERTEMPS NETWORK LONG DISTANCE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) Following the race, Nico de Boinville reported that LAURIUM, which was pulled up, stopped quickly. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities. The Veterinary Officer further reported that VICONTE DU NOYER (FR), unplaced, lost its left fore shoe.
Race 3 - 3:10pm THE PERTEMPS NETWORK SWINTON HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 3) Permission was given for CAPITAINE (FR) and FORTH BRIDGE to go early to post.
Adam Wedge, the rider of the winner, SILVER STREAK (IRE), was interviewed regarding his use of the whip from approaching the final furlong. Having heard his evidence and viewed recordings of the incident, the Stewards found that he had not breached the Rules.
Following the race, Harry Cobden reported that CAPITAINE (FR), unplaced, jumped right-handed throughout.
Race 5 - 4:20pm THE PERTEMPS NETWORK SPRING TROPHY STAKES (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) Permission was given for MUBTASIM (IRE) to go early to post.
Following the race, Kieran Shoemark reported that MAKZEEM, placed sixth of six, stopped quickly. The representative of Roger Charlton subsequently reported that the gelding had a breathing problem.
Race 7 - 5:25pm THE PERTEMPS NETWORK INTERMEDIATE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that ROCKLANDER (IRE), which was pulled up, sustained a wound to its left elbow. View Stewards report Hexham, 12 May 18 Race 2 - 2:20pm THE PICTURE HOUSE MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that the winner, KATY ROYAL, lost its right fore shoe.
Race 3 - 2:55pm THE TRINITY SQUARE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Permission was given for BROTHER SCOTT to go to post early.
Following the race, Jamie Hamilton reported that HALCYON DAYS, unplaced, 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 BROTHER SCOTT, unplaced, had lost its left hind shoe, and that DICA (FR), which was pulled up, was sore behind.
Race 4 - 3:30pm THE LARGS CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS' HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Qualifier for the Northern Lights Stayers Hurdle Series) Permission was given for MCGINTY'S DREAM (IRE), to go to post early. It was also noted that the gelding wore earplugs.
The performance of AMERICAN LIFE (FR) which started second favourite but finished unplaced, was considered. Oliver Greenall 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.
Jamie Hamilton reported that LADY LONDON (IRE), unplaced, stopped quickly. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 5 - 4:05pm THE CASTLE BUILDING SERVICES 15TH ANNIVERSARY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Following the race, Adam Short reported that HOWWOULDUNO (IRE), which was pulled up, hung right down the hill.
Race 6 - 4:40pm THE LANDMARK HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) An enquiry was held into the delayed release of the starting tape in Race 6. The Starters, the Clerk of the Course, and riders Jonathon Bewley and Sean Quinlan were interviewed. Having heard their evidence, the Stewards noted their explanations that the tape had been tested twice prior to the race but when the start was effected, the tape did not release immediately. The Starter added that as the runners had not come into contact with the tape as it released, he felt it unnecessary to call a false start.
Nathan Moscrop, the rider of CAPTAIN MOWBRY, placed third, was suspended for 2 days for using his whip above the permitted level from after the second last fence. View Stewards report Lingfield Park, 12 May 18 Fixture Note An enquiry was held after race four regarding the Going, to consider a series of concerns that had been expressed by trainers and their representatives over the accuracy of the Going description. The Chairman of the Stewards and the Clerk of the Course were interviewed. They explained that they had walked the course between 11.45am and 12.40pm and had both agreed that Good to Firm was an accurate description at that time. The Clerk of the Course added that as some of the riders had raised concerns over the Going on the hill following racing on the previous day, and in consultation with the Course Inspector, he had added 10mls of irrigation to that section of the course overnight. He explained that there had been no overnight rainfall, but the rain had started just after 1pm today, and since then there had been 2ml of rain. He further explained that 1.8ml of the 2ml had occurred between 1pm and the third race (3.05pm), prompting the change to the Going from Good to Firm, to Good, Good to Firm in places, but on the round course only. After the fourth race (3.40pm), which was run on the straight course, a further 0.2ml of rain had fallen prompting him to make a further Going change to Good on both courses. The Clerk of the Course went onto explain that both the Derby and Oaks trial this year were 4 seconds faster than last year’s races, which were run on ground officially described as Good, Good to Soft in places. Their comments were noted. Race 1 - 1:55pm THE BETFRED MOBILE OAKS TRIAL FILLIES' STAKES (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination conducted approximately 1 hour post-race found that CECCHINI (IRE), placed second, was lame on its left-hind.
Race 2 - 2:30pm THE BETFRED DERBY TRIAL STAKES (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that KEW GARDENS (IRE), which started favourite and finished second, had lost its left-fore shoe.
Race 3 - 3:05pm THE BETFRED 'FOLLOW US ON TWITTER' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV I) After Race 3, the Going was changed to Good, Good to Firm in places (From Good to Firm), on the round course.
Having reviewed the start the Stewards were satisfied that SHANKARA (IRE) had refused to race and was deemed to be a runner.
The Starter reported that SHANKARA (IRE), had refused to race. Richard Mitchell and the Starter were interviewed and shown recordings of the start. Mitchell was informed that any future similar behaviour from the filly may result in the horse being reported to the Head Office of the British Horseracing Authority.
Following the race, Alexandra Dunn reported that DIAMOND REFLECTION (IRE), placed seventh, was unsuited by the Good to Firm ground which, in her opinion, was riding loose on top following rainfall, and that the gelding would prefer a sounder surface. N.B. The going was subsequently changed to Good, Good to Firm in places, and then Good for the remainder of the meeting.
Race 4 - 3:40pm THE BETFRED 'SUPPORTS JACK BERRY HOUSE' CHARTWELL FILLIES' STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 3) After race 4, the Going was changed to Good on both courses (From Good, Good to Firm on the round course, and Good to Firm on the straight course)
Following the race, John Egan reported that LA FIGLIA (IRE), unplaced, lost action on the run to the line. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the filly failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 5 - 4:15pm THE BETFRED TV HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Following the race, Franki Dettori reported that WESTERN WAY (IRE), placed fifth, lost action. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding during routine testing failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 6 - 4:50pm THE BETFRED 'FOLLOW US ON TWITTER' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV II) Permission was given for TOP BEAK (IRE) to go early to post and be mounted in the chute.
An enquiry was held to consider interference approaching two furlongs out when BETSALOTTIE, placed fourth, ridden by Mitch Godwin, interfered with EPSOM SECRET, placed eighth, ridden by John Egan. Godwin was cautioned for careless riding as he had allowed his mount to drift left-handed without sufficient correction, causing Egan to have to check off heels.
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that BETSALOTTIE, placed fourth, had lost its right-fore shoe.
Race 7 - 5:20pm THE BETFRED 'HOME OF GOALS GALORE' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Approaching the final furlong, SAYESSE, placed fourth, edged marginally right-handed causing the rider of ACLIMATISE, placed fifth, to take a precautionary check off heels, 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 SAYESSE.
The winner, BLACK BESS, appeared to show improved form compared with its previous run at Lingfield on 6 April 2018, where the filly finished ninth of nine, beaten by seven lengths. Jim Boyle explained that BLACK BESS was unsuited by being trapped wide on the track on her previous run. He further added that the filly had stripped fitter for her previous run after a break of 186 days. His explanation was noted.
Race 8 - 5:50pm THE BETFRED 'TREBLE ODDS ON LUCKY 15'S' FILLIES' NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) FANSTASTIC FLYER, unplaced, jumped right-handed leaving the stalls, interfering with the winner, WHITEFOUNTAINFAIRY (IRE), which in turn interfered with RESTLESS ROSE, unplaced, but after viewing a recording of the incident it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Following the race, the representative of David Menuisier reported that STAR ATTRACTION (FR), unplaced, was unsuited by the Good ground and would prefer a sounder surface. View Stewards report Nottingham, 12 May 18 Race 1 - 2:05pm THE GENTING CASINO AT THE CORNERHOUSE NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) Following the race, the riders of PIVOTAL MAN, placed fourth, PREVENT, unplaced, and DENHAM, unplaced, all reported that their mounts were denied a clear run.
Race 2 - 2:40pm THE DOWNLOAD THE DG TAXI APP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) (Jockey Club Grassroots Sprint Series Qualifier) Permission was given for TYLERY WONDER (IRE) and ARZAAK (IRE) to go early to post.
An enquiry was held to consider interference on the run to the line between OPERATIVE, unplaced, ridden by Pat Cosgrave, and LEXINGTON PLACE, placed fourth, ridden by James Sullivan. Sullivan was suspended for 3 days for careless riding as he allowed his mount to drift left without timely or sufficient correction, causing OPERATIVE to be significantly checked.
Following the race, Ben Robinson reported that APROVADO (IRE), unplaced, was never travelling and the Veterinary Officer reported that EBITDA, unplaced, bled from the nose.
Race 3 - 3:15pm THE T.I.M FIAT NOTTINGHAM HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) (Jockey Club Grassroots Flat Stayers Series Qualifier) Following the race, George Wood reported that MOD, placed eighth, was never travelling.
Race 4 - 3:50pm THE EBF WEATHERBYS GENERAL STUD BOOK KILVINGTON STAKES (CLASS 1)(Listed Race) Following the race, Sam Hitchcott reported that CELEBRITY (GER), unplaced, stumbled slightly leaving the stalls and Pat Cosgrave reported that TIME TO EXCEED (IRE), unplaced, hung left. The Veterinary Officer reported that RAZZMATAZZ, unplaced, bled from the nose.
Race 5 - 4:25pm THE GENTING CASINO NOTTINGHAM HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) (A Jockey Club Grassroots Middle Distance Qualifier) Permission was given for MICHELE STROGOFF to go early to post.
The performance of MUSIC SEEKER (IRE), which started favourite and finished unplaced, was considered. Declan Carroll could offer no explanation for the gelding’s performance. MUSIC SEEKER (IRE) was routine tested.
Following the race, Rowan Scott reported that HAROON (IRE), unplaced, was never travelling.
Race 6 - 5:00pm THE DG EXECUTIVE CARS WEDDINGS & AIRPORT JOURNEYS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) (DIV I) Approximately 1½ furlongs out, the winner, KNIGHTED (IRE), hung right giving ECHO COVE (IRE), placed third, a slight bump, 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 KNIGHTED (IRE).
Following the race, Harry Burns reported that ANTAGONIST, unplaced, ran too free and hung left.
Race 7 - 5:35pm THE DG EXECUTIVE CARS WEDDINGS & AIRPORT JOURNEYS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) (DIV II) Following the race, Ben Robinson reported that KODI BEACH, unplaced, hung badly right throughout and Dane O’Neill reported that THE BRITISH LION (IRE), placed eighth, switched it lead legs and became unbalanced for a stride.
Race 8 - 6:05pm THE GENTING CASINO ROULETTE APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (Racing Excellence Apprentice Training Series) LESANTI struck the running rail on the way out onto the course. The gelding was checked at the start by a Veterinary Surgeon and deemed fit to race.
Jack Osborn, the rider of MONSIEUR JIMMY, was unseated shortly after the start. Osborn was interviewed and shown recordings of the incident. It was found that no other horse or rider was involved and was caused by MONSIEUR JIMMY jumping awkwardly from the stalls, which unseated Osborn. Being a 7lb claimer, Osborn was accompanied by a Jockey Coach.
Following the race, Oliver Stammers reported that RED CHARMER (IRE), unplaced, slipped turning into the home straight and Jonathan Fisher reported that LUKOUTOLDMAKEZEBAK, placed third, hung right. View Stewards report Thirsk, 12 May 18 Fixture Note An enquiry was held following a report from the Veterinary Officer that DAWN BREAKING trained by Richard Whitaker, had been allocated stable 39 which upon arrival was found to not be clean. The Clerk of the Course, the Veterinary Officer, the Head Groundsman and Richard Whittaker’s representative were interviewed. Having heard their evidence, the Stewards ordered a report to be sent to the Head Office of the British Horseracing Authority for further consideration. Race 1 - 5:45pm THE SUBSCRIBE TO RACING UK ON YOUTUBE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for GROUNDWORKER (IRE) and FUEL INJECTION to go early to post.
The Starter reported that KODIMOOR (IRE) was the subject of a third criteria failure. Christopher Kellett was informed that the gelding could not run until the day after passing a stalls test.
Following the race Connor Beasley reported that OUR PLACE IN LOULE, unplaced, ran flat.
Race 2 - 6:15pm THE ABF THE SOLDIERS' CHARITY SELLING STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for YORKSHIRE ROVER and VINTAGE DREAM (IRE) to go early to post.
The Starter reported that ROZY BOYS was unruly behind the stalls, refused to enter and was withdrawn at 18.17. Ruth Carr was informed that the gelding could not run until the day after passing a stalls test. As it was the second occasion within the previous 12 months that ROZY BOYS had been reported, a further report within the same period would mean the gelding would be prevented from having a stalls test for 6 months.
Approaching the final furlong MARKET CHOICE (IRE), placed third, shifted marginally right causing VINTAGE DREAM (IRE) to ease momentarily, 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 MARKET CHOICE (IRE).
Following the race, J-P Guillambert reported that ARAGON KNIGHT, unplaced, was fractious in the stalls.
Race 4 - 7:15pm THE MIKE WOOD MEMORIAL HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for BIDDY BRADY (USA) to be mounted on the course and go early to post.
Race 5 - 7:45pm THE ELWICK STUD FILLIES' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for ANNIE SALTS to be mounted in the chute and go early to post.
Noel Wilson had obtained prior permission from the BHA to run KINLOCH PRIDE with no hind shoes.
Race 6 - 8:15pm THE 'IRISH DAY' @thirskraces NEXT SATURDAY 19TH MAY NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for NEW GRADUATE (IRE) to wear a hood in the Parade Ring.
Race 7 - 8:45pm THE GET DAILY TIPS AT racinguk.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for CUPID’S ARROW (IRE), AMBITIOUS ICARUS and MELANIEMILLIE to go early to post. View Stewards report Warwick, 12 May 18 Race 1 - 5:30pm THE LAWTON TUBES NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Following the race the Veterinary Officer reported that BLUE N YELLOW (IRE), unplaced, lost its left fore shoe.
Race 2 - 6:00pm THE LISTERS AUDI 'NATIONAL HUNT' MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Following the race Harry Skelton reported that FINLEY’S EYES (IRE), placed fourth, ran too free. View Stewards report
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Post by Kimmy on May 12, 2018 17:40:03 GMT
11/1 Rogue Hero 7:15 Thirsk
Progress has been steady, if not spectacular, from Rogue Hero so far, meaning he starts life in handicaps off a mark in the high 60s.
The three-year-old has not raced since December and in the meantime has had a wind operation in a bid to help him improve his form this season.
This is not the easiest race for him to make his handicap debut in but connections will be hoping for an improved performance. Martineo 8.15 Thirsk
Named after the Racing Post’s very own Martin Stevens, Martineo has shown good form in two starts to date with a win and a third.
Both starts have been on the all-weather but there is no reason to think he cannot transfer his form on to the turf. He's closely related to the classy Crowded House and Kevin Ryan's excellent sprinter Brando.
He carries a penalty for this race and there are some potentially useful opponents, but he appeals as the sort who can overcome the obstacles placed in his way.
4/1 Martineo 8:15 Thirsk
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Post by dennisg on May 13, 2018 6:07:01 GMT
in today's sporting life.................. Keith Hamer expects Jonjo O'Neill to be among the winners on Sunday and he has a tip for every race in the UK and Ireland. Festive Affair can make a victorious return to action following a break in the Extra Places At totesport.com Handicap Chase at Ludlow on Sunday. The 10-year-old won this event last year and it would be no surprise to see him repeat that success now the ground has quickened up again. He has been off the track since finishing just under four lengths behind Colin's Brother at this track back in December, with the winner having gone on to score again since. Jonjo O'Neill has plotted exactly the same route as last season with Festive Affair and while he races off a 7lb higher mark, he looks capable of defying it judged on his pre-Christmas run. Baden looks weighted to regain the winning thread in the totepool Cashback Club At totesport.com Novices' Handicap Chase. Nicky Henderson's seven-year-old ran respectably when fourth to Winter Lion at Cheltenham after winning the Grand Military Gold Cup at Sandown on his previous start. Peruvien Bleu ran well until the lack of a recent outing found him out over this course five weeks ago. Third place was still a fair effort and the Nick Williams-trained six-year-old can go two places better in the totesport.com £20 Free Bets Handicap Hurdle. When Austin Friars last ran over jumps in October 2016 it resulted in success over two miles at Plumpton. He has just had four starts on the Flat since then, but the latest was at the beginning of May, so Suzi Best's six-year-old will not lack race fitness in the Julie Brown Memorial Handicap Hurdle at the East Sussex track. Voix d'Eau could be worth supporting in the Fiskerton Handicap Chase at Southwell after blowing away the cobwebs at Cheltenham last month on his first start for 145 days. The Harry Fry-trained eight-year-old did not run at all badly in the race won by Traffic Fluide in a higher grade than this contest. Aidan O'Brien puts more of his Classic hopefuls on the line at Leopardstown with The Pentagon looking to bounce back from a disappointing seasonal debut and book his place in the Investec Derby with a big showing in the Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial. The Pentagon was a well-beaten third to stablemate Nelson in the Ballysax Stakes, but that was on heavy ground. He looked pretty smart with quicker underfoot conditions last term and was third to O'Brien's 2000 Guineas winner Saxon Warrior in the Racing Post Trophy. O'Brien can also take the Derrinstown Stud 1,000 Guineas Trial with Ballet Shoes, who had pretty useful form as a two-year-old but looked the type to do better at three. Sporting Life tips: KILLARNEY: 1.20 Drematide, 1.50 Sheldon Cooper, 2.20 Stormy Ireland, 2.55 True Self, 3.25 Bunk Off Early, 4.00 Inis Meain, 4.30 Not For You, 5.00 Yukon Lil. LEOPARDSTOWN: 2.05 Razoul, 2.35 Zihba, 3.10 Ballet Shoes, 3.40 The Pentagon, 4.15 Have A Nice Day, 4.45 Mawaany, 5.15 Southern France. LUDLOW: 2.00 Kings Inn, 2.30 BADEN (NAP), 3.05 Astaroland, 3.35 Festive Affair, 4.10 Peruvien Bleu, 4.40 Lygon Rock, 5.10 Realt Or. PLUMPTON: 2.10 Jumping Jack, 2.45 Now Listen Here, 3.15 The Fresh Prince, 3.50 Austin Friars, 4.25 Whoshotwho, 4.55 Remember Forever, 5.25 Invisible Clouds. SOUTHWELL: 2.25 Viva Rafa, 3.00 Voix d'Eau. 3.30 Timeforben, 4.05 Flemstrix, 4.35 Hatem, 5.05 Houndscourt, 5.35 Bararocco. DOUBLE: Baden and Peruvien Bleu
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Post by dennisg on May 13, 2018 6:09:23 GMT
We've got the latest from connections ahead of the Derrinstown Stud trials at Leopardstown on Sunday while Man On The Spot delivers his verdict on both races. Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial Views from connections Aidan O'Brien is happy to let Nelson, Delano Roosevelt and The Pentagon do battle for the second time this season in Sunday's Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial at Leopardstown. The Ballydoyle handler has farmed this contest in the last 20 years, saddling no less than 11 winners during that period. Those on the roll of honour include a pair of subsequent Epsom Derby heroes in Galileo (2001) and High Chaparral (2002) and this year's Derrinstown trio are all prominent in an ante-post market dominated by O'Brien. Nelson came out on top when they met in last month's Ballysax Stakes over the same course and distance, with Delano Roosevelt second and hot favourite The Pentagon third. "All three are well and have come on great for their runs," said O'Brien. "The Pentagon has probably moved up a nice bit. "We're looking forward to seeing them run." Dermot Weld is another trainer with a fine record in the Derrinstown having saddled eight previous winners. This year the master of Roswell House relies on Hazapour, who won a Galway maiden last autumn and makes his first appearance since finishing third in the Group Three Eyrefield Stakes at Leopardstown last October. The King is an interesting contender for Jessica Harrington. The Mastercraftsman colt comfortably accounted for the high-class Imaging at Gowran Park in September but has not run since. Harrington said: "The King is in great form. He's done well over the winter and I'm delighted with him." The Ger Lyons-trained Lethal Steps, Mick Halford's Platinum Warrior and Theobald from Jim Bolger's yard complete the eight-strong field. Man On The Spot Verdict 4 6 Nelson29 39-3OR: 112CD 13/8 Form: 62112-1T: A P O'BrienJ: D O'Brien Last run Live betting powered by Aidan O'Brien looks to have the answer with the top-three rated entries. NELSON made the running in the Ballysax here last month but looked like being swamped by Delano Roosevelt when the latter loomed up in the closing stages. However, the winner battled on and was on top again close home though the winning time of 24 secs above average on very testing ground tells its own story. The Pentagon, who clearly hated the conditions, will be much more at home today though was never really travelling and is best watched. Theobald was beaten by both Nelson and Delano Roosevelt on this track last year and Hazapour will need to make major progress from his third place in a Group 3 here in October. Derrinstown Stud 1,000 Guineas Trial Views from connections Mary Tudor bids to earn herself a shot at Classic glory in Sunday's Derrinstown Stud 1,000 Guineas Trial at Leopardstown. After shaping with promise in Group-race company as a juvenile, the daughter of Dawn Approach made an impressive start to her three-year-old campaign when dominating her rivals in last month's Salsabil Stakes at Navan. She steps back up in class and comes back in distance this weekend and trainer Willie McCreery hopes his filly can confirm herself a major contender for the Tattersalls Irish 1,000 Guineas at the Curragh on May 27. "Mary Tudor has come out of her first run of the season really well. Sunday will be on better ground again and back over the Guineas trip, so it will be a nice trial for her," said the Rathbride-based trainer. "I feel the better the ground, the better she will be and it was just nice to get that win with her as she had some very good form last year. "She is growing and maturing all the time and she's getting more relaxed too, so we are looking forward to Sunday." The Aidan O'Brien-trained Magical sets the standard having run with credit at Group One level last season. The Ballydoyle handler has a second string to his bow in Ballet Shoes. Ger Lyons bids to continued his excellent start to the 2018 season with Who's Steph, who carries the colours of leading owner George Strawbridge for the first time. The Zoffany filly won a seven-furlong 1,000 Guineas trial here a month ago and Lyons is expecting a bold showing on her return to Foxrock. Lyons said: ""She's a lovely, honest filly who has been training well since the last day and this looked the obvious race to aim towards as she is able to line up without a penalty. "We hope she will run well on Sunday and that race will help us to make a plan going forward. "We're blessed to have a new owner to have joined the team and it's just great to have those colours in the yard." Dermot Weld's impressive Leopardstown maiden winner Chiara Luna also features in a 12-strong field. Man On The Spot Verdict 1 5 Magicalp128 39-3OR: 111D 2/1 Form: 11244-4T: A P O'BrienJ: J A Heffernan Live betting powered by Chiara Luna came here for her debut in August and started odds-on. She defied her inexperience with a very convincing victory and will be looking to enhance her Irish 1,000 Guineas prospects. After beating Happily and Mary Tudor in the Group 2 Debutante Stakes at the Curragh, MAGICAL ran in all the top fillies' races and was never beaten far. She'll be better for her run on heavy going at Longchamp and is in all the major fillies' races. Mary Tudor enhanced the form with a convincing victory in a Navan Listed contest and can reach the frame. The selection's stable companion Ballet Shoes didn't make the expected progress after completing a double in a Tipperary Listed contest while Who's Steph's Group 3 victory here last month came on very testing ground.
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Post by dennisg on May 13, 2018 6:11:03 GMT
Ben Linfoot previews Sunday's card at Leopardstown with the Sporting Life Daily Nap running in the seven-furlong handicap. Sporting Life's Daily Nap, May 13 NAP: Not A Bad Oul Day (Leopardstown 4.15) 6 5 Not A Bad Oul Day29 69-4OR: 89D 14/1 Form: 41120-5T: John FeaneJ: D E Hogan (5) Last run Live betting powered by Next best: Conclusion (Leopardstown 2.05) 5 10 Conclusionb,t29 39-5OR: -BF 2/1 Form: 82-4T: A P O'BrienJ: J A Heffernan Last run Live betting powered by Treble: Zihba (Leopardstown 2.35) 7 4 Zihba51 38-10OR: -D 9/2 Form: 1-1T: J A StackJ: C D Hayes Last run Live betting powered by With three summer jumps cards and no Flat racing in England on Sunday it’s best to concentrate on the excellent card at Leopardstown featuring the Derrinstown trials. It’s a tough meeting to crack from a punting perspective and for the day’s bet I’m inclined to take a swing at one that should hopefully be a chunky price in the John R Fitzpatrick Agricultural Contractor Handicap over seven furlongs at 4.15. The horse in question is NOT A BAD OUL DAY, a six-year-old gelding that had a remarkable 2017, winning seven of his 13 starts. He won all three of his starts on good or better ground, so he should relish Sunday’s conditions and the key factor is that he could well get an uncontested lead from his excellent low draw. Last season he showed on several occasions how dangerous he can be when let loose on the front end and there’s every reason to believe he could get the run of the race from stall five on Sunday. Dylan Hogan won on him three times last year and he takes another 5lb off, while he looks fairly treated off 89 considering he won handicaps off 87 and 92 last season as well as finishing second off 95. Earlier on the card Conclusion can land the opening Leopardstown Summer Pass Maiden for Aidan O’Brien. He wouldn’t be the best three-year-old son of Deep Impact in the yard, but he looks capable of winning a maiden and he should strip fitter for his reappearance on this better surface. Finally, it could be a cracking bit of placing from Fozzy Stack with Zihba running against his elders in the Group Three Amethyst Stakes at 2.35. Only a trio of three-year-olds have attempted to win this race in the last decade but one of them did just that and Zihba gets 13lb from a set of older horses that have question marks hanging over them for one reason or another. Zihba will have to improve again, but he’s two from two at Dundalk and the only three-year-old in this year's renewal has loads of scope for progression. It’s worth a punt that Stack’s enterprise will be rewarded. Daily Nap record: +0.50pts
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Post by dennisg on May 13, 2018 6:12:57 GMT
Rarely are the words Triple Crown even uttered so early in the year, but the hype surrounding the two winners of last Saturday’s big races in Britain and America looks perfectly justified, even at this stage of the season. At Newmarket, Saxon Warrior galloped himself into the equation with a striking victory for father-son combination Aidan and Donnacha O’Brien in the QIPCO 2000 Guineas, while it was another very familiar face celebrating in Louisville after Justify lived up to his name, and his billing as favourite, in the 144th Kentucky Derby. Under the guidance of Bob Baffert, and ridden by 'Big Money Mike' Smith, Justify overcame a relative lack of experience and desperately bad conditions to win the 'Run for the Roses' for the trainer of 2015 Triple Crown hero American Pharoah. So what chance of a double Triple on both sides of the Pond in 2018? It's happened only once in the history of thoroughbred racing, in 1935, but such was the utter dominance of Saxon Warrior and Justify, Sky Bet offer just for a repeat this year. Here, Matt Brocklebank takes a look at the history of the Triple Crown and provides his thoughts on why we could be on the brink of a special few months in the sport. Saxon Warrior was Aidan O'Brien's 300th Group One triumph What is the Triple Crown? England May 5 - QIPCO 2000 Guineas, Newmarket Rowley Mile (1m) June 2 - Investec Derby, Epsom Downs (1m4f 6y) September 15 - William Hill St Leger, Doncaster (1m6f 115y) The three Grade One races which comprise the English Triple Crown are the colts' Classics – namely the QIPCO 2000 Guineas, run over the Rowley Mile at Britain’s Flat headquarters, Newmarket, the mile and a half Investec Derby at Epsom, and the William Hill St Leger at Doncaster, which is contested at a trip a little over one mile, six and half furlongs. All three races are open to three-year-old colts and fillies, with the females receiving a 3lb weight allowance in each. The St Leger also forms the final leg of the lesser-spotted Fillies' Triple Crown, following the QIPCO 1000 Guineas and Investec Oaks, which are open to fillies only. Given the programme and range of events, British Triple Crown contenders clearly need a potent combination of speed, stamina and longevity, plus a hearty dollop of class. America May 5 – Kentucky Derby, Churchill Downs (1m2f) May 19 - Preakness Stakes, Pimlico Racecourse (1m1f 110y) June 9 - Belmont Stakes, Belmont Park (1m4f) In the United States, the Triple Crown refers to the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes, the first two Classics contested over a mile and a quarter and the third over a mile and a half at Belmont Park in early June. Compared to the English Triple Crown, the American series consists of races much closer together in the calendar, and over a narrower range of distances. They are also all on dirt tracks, as opposed to the turf Classics in Britain. How many Triple Crown winners have there been? England - 15 1970 – Nijinsky 1935 - Bahram 1918 Gainsborough* 1917 Gay Crusader* 1915 Pommern* 1903 Rock Sand 1900 Diamond Jubilee 1899 Flying Fox 1897 Galtee More 1893 Isinglas 1891 Common 1886 Ormonde 1866 Lord Lyon 1865 Gladiateur 1853 West Australian *Wartime winners Pommern, Gay Crusader and Gainsborough are not counted by some as the three races were all held at Newmarket There have been a total of 15 Triple Crown winners in English racing dating back to 1853, the last of which was the great Nijinsky in 1970. Trained by Aidan O’Brien's predecessor at Ballydoyle, Vincent O'Brien, Nijinsky was arguably the most brilliant and versatile racehorse of the 20th century and went on to prove himself a world-class stallion. He is the only Triple Crown winner since 1935 and since his glittering three-year-old campaign, only Nashwan (1989), Sea The Stars (2009) and Camelot (2012) have won the first two legs of the Triple Crown. Neither Nashwan nor Sea The Stars went on run in the St Leger, but Camelot was famously denied when beaten three quarters of a length into second by Encke, who was trained by Mahmood Al Zarooni. No fillies have won the Triple Crown, but there have been nine winners of the 1000 Guineas, Oaks and St Leger, the last of which was Oh So Sharp in 1985. 1970 St Leger Stakes - Nijinsky wins the Triple Crown America - 12 2015 American Pharoah 1978 Affirmed 1977 Seattle Slew 1973 Secretariat 1948 Citation 1946 Assault 1943 Count Fleet 1941 Whirlaway 1937 War Admiral 1935 Omaha 1930 Gallant Fox 1919 Sir Barton The Triple Crown is a more recent concept in American thoroughbred racing, the term only being used commonly after Gallant Fox's treble in 1930. However, including the earlier winner Sir Barton, there have been 12 Triple Crown heroes all told. American Pharoah broke a 37-year wait when winning all three races in 2015 and he was trained by US Hall of Famer Bob Baffert, who has compared his 2018 Kentucky Derby winner Justify favourably to the 2015 champion. American Pharoah wins the Triple Crown - 2015 Belmont Stakes What next for Saxon Warrior? One down, two to go for the imposing son of Deep Impact. There is a pretty strong sense this horse has been surprising connections since the start of his career. O'Brien’s two-year-olds are never even close to fully wound up first time out, the trainer preferring to take a well-rehearsed "just ready to start off" approach to introducing young horses to the rigours of competitive action. Which probably helps explain his SP of 8/1 when winning on debut at the Curragh last August. He was given a good sight of the field by Donnacha O’Brien that day, held up early on in a clear attempt to educate rather than intimidate, but once switched out into the clear and given licence to progress, he flew to the front to score impressively by over three lengths. He remained unbeaten at two, improving to win the Group Two Beresford Stakes and the Group One Racing Post Trophy, both at a mile, on soft and good to soft ground respectively. So the big question going into the Guineas was over his ability to cope with more speedily-bred horses, on drying ground, over a trip widely considered to be his absolute minimum at three. For the second time in his life, Saxon Warrior was not the first choice for punters too, and while his price contracted from around 6/1 at the start of the week to 3/1 on the day, he was sent off the second-favourite behind the runaway Craven Stakes winner, Masar. Again he defied the doubters and for the third time improved upon the form of his previous appearance, on this occasion not needing the battling qualities he'd displayed when things didn't quite go so smoothly during his final two-year-old outing on Town Moor. It was a performance of pace, power and complete dominance and while connections of Masar and Elarqam, in particular, could point to a longer distance for some hope of improving on the bare form, surely that can only be the case for the winner as well. There is no shortage of speed in Saxon Warrior's pedigree, but he’s bred to handle the step up to a mile and a half – his granddam, Sumora, is out of a half-sister to Derby winner Dr Devious and closely related to Oaks winner Dancing Rain. So it's onto Epsom for this strapping colt, where he is already an even-money favourite and likely to get shorter in the coming weeks, despite the inevitable impressive trial winners elsewhere along the way. It's noteworthy that several experienced paddock watchers felt he'd tighten up considerably for the run at Newmarket, so if that is the case then we can fully expect another step on the ladder to greatness and a likely shot at Triple Crown glory, something O'Brien has already nominated as the intended end-game. ITV Racing ✔ @itvracing A decisive victory! Saxon Warrior wins the QIPCO 2000 Guineas @newmarketrace 🙌 3:43 PM - May 5, 2018 168 85 people are talking about this Twitter Ads info and privacy What next for Justify? There’s not much respite when it comes to the Classics in America. But Justify is clearly a rare talent – he became the first since Apollo in 1882 to win the Kentucky Derby without racing as a two-year-old – and he could not be in better hands when it comes to a Triple Crown bid. Baffert – the best dirt trainer on the planet – himself broke a 37-year hex when American Pharoah became "the one" in 2015 and the silver-haired handler is already putting this son of Scat Daddy alongside that horse and his 2016 champion Arrogate in terms of raw quality and temperament. In fact, he was buzzing about the horse's credentials after he won at Santa Anita on his second start on March 11, and he's delivered in style with two subsequent top-class victories. Saturday's had just about everything: pace from the gate, a seriously strong tempo, an early move to the front and, above all, a maturity beyond his experience in handling the rain-drenched conditions in his first run on a sloppy track. Justify is a huge specimen, a custom-built, top-class dirt machine who is already long odds-on to double up in the Preakness Stakes and the two-week turnaround shouldn’t be a massive issue given how easy a time of it Smith was able to afford him in the straight. The biggest questions will be asked in the 150th running of the Belmont Stakes on the second Saturday in June, when stamina will be put to the test over a mile and a half, but when a man like Baffert looks his horse up and down and states "that’s greatness right there", you’re inclined to agree. NBC Sports ✔ @nbcsports The Curse of Apollo is over! Justify is the winner of the 144th running of the Kentucky Derby. Watch the full race replay, presented by @rocketmortgage. #KyDerby 12:37 AM - May 6, 2018 440 256 people are talking about this Twitter Ads info and privacy Will the Triple Crown be won in 2018? When you're talking about such relatively short prices ahead of Classics then as punters you have to try and seek out the potential negatives, but what's evident is that when it comes to both Saxon Warrior and Justify, they’re thin on the ground. Saxon Warrior doesn’t do a great deal when he hits the front. We saw it in the Racing Post Trophy when he cruised to the head of affairs, before almost allowing Roaring Lion to steal his thunder. He also didn’t pull clear of the field as one may have anticipated when getting there in the Guineas. He did, however, shape like a horse who had more gears to move through were he to be pressed. If he's in front too soon at Epsom then it is reasonable to suggest a strong-staying, swooping late challenger could catch him unawares, most likely only of his Galileo-bred stablemates, but based on what we've seen so far the Derby may well be all over at the furlong pole. If Epsom goes to plan then he’ll obviously be very short for the Leger and there could be a chance he follows the Camelot route and takes in the Irish Derby along the way. 2012 Ladbrokes St Leger - Camelot is denied by Encke If pushed to nominate an optimum trip for a son of Deep Impact out of Maybe, then perhaps 10 furlongs would be the answer, but it would be a huge surprise if the horse who raced solely over a mile at two falls short in a Derby on account of stamina, and he’d arguably have too much class for a typical Leger field, even if genuinely deep ground would ask a new question. In short, 5/1 quotes look fair given the extremely high level of form he's shown so far and clear potential for further improvement. It's quite conceivable that he won’t face many more Group One winners (the subsequently sidelined National Stakes scorer Verbal Dexterity his only Group One-winning victim so far), and he just looks a class apart at this stage. As for Justify it's going to be a case of how he copes physically with the demands of a Triple Crown campaign. He's not been over-raced, that much is clear, and he's barely been asked to get serious, but the Kentucky Derby and Preakness back-to-back will take plenty out of him and the step up to a mile and a half has caught out many a high-class horse in the past. In total, 23 have won the first two legs of the American Triple Crown without completing the set, the most recent being a surprise defeat for California Chrome when fourth to Tonalist four years ago, and there's got to be at least a small chance that the exuberant Justify will fall into the bracket of being an exceptional, out-and-out 10-furlong performer, who may ultimately prove vulnerable when the whole world is watching in the Belmont.
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Post by Kimmy on May 13, 2018 7:08:32 GMT
Sunday: going, weather & non-runners Killarney GOING: SOFT WEATHER: Showers Leopardstown GOING: GOOD WEATHER: Showers Ludlow GOING: GOOD (GoingStick 7.3) (Watering) (Rail movements; R1, 5 & 7 +15y, R2 +65y, R3 & 6 +30y, R4 +47.5y) WEATHER: Showers NON RUNNERS: 2:30 Pickamix (2) 3:05 Starlit Night (13) Plumpton GOING: GOOD (Good to firm in places) (GoingStick: Hdl 8.0, Chs 8.2) (Watering) (Rail movements; R1 & 4 -21y, R2 -33y, R3 +96y, R5 & 7 -24y, R6 +144y) WEATHER: Scattered showers NON RUNNERS: 3:50 Brother Bennett (11) 5:25 Lancaster Rose (11) Southwell GOING: GOOD (GoingStick 7.4) (Selective watering) WEATHER: Showers
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Post by Kimmy on May 13, 2018 7:09:05 GMT
Lambourn: James Burn
Alph (5.10 Ludlow, nap)
Champion trainer Nicky Henderson, who continues in fine form and does well at this venue, takes the wraps off this four-year-old, who is fancied to go well for Altior's owners Patricia and Christopher Pugh.
Evs Alph 5:10 Ludlow Others to follow Ludlow: 2.30 Baden, 4.10 Instant Karma, 4.40 Colonial Dreams. Plumpton: 2.10 Crushed, 3.15 The Fresh Prince, 4.25 Brave Eagle, 5.25 Invisible Clouds.
West Country: Andrew King
Represented (5.25 Plumpton, nap)
Came good on debut at Taunton last November and fancied to overcome a penalty with James Bowen's claim taking off a valuable few pounds.
11/8 Represented 5:25 Plumpton Others to follow Ludlow: 2.00 Kings Inn, 2.30 Silent Steps, 3.05 Chantecler, 3.35 Marracudja, 4.10 Peruvien Bleu, 4.40 Cereal Killer. Southwell: 3.00 Voix D'Eau, 3.30 Timeforben.
Racing Post Ratings: Steve Mason
Brother Bennett (3.50 Plumpton, nap)
Beat a subsequent winner over fences at the course last time and this one-time 110+ rated hurdler could prove well treated off 83 on his switch back to the smaller obstacles.
- Brother Bennett 3:50 Plumpton Topspeed: Dave Edwards
U S Navy Flag (2.35 Longchamp)
Bagged the Middle Park and earned the best juvenile Topspeed figure of the whole year when following up in the Dewhurst. Floundered on testing surface on his reappearance but will be suited by better ground.
10/1 U S Navy Flag 2:35 Longchamp Longshot: Neil McCabe
Wind Chimes (3.15 Longchamp)
Looked a potential star last autumn when winning twice at Chantilly, ran poorly on seasonal debut but likely she needed the run and could bounce back here on quicker ground.
12/1 Wind Chimes 3:15 Longchamp Ireland: Brian Sheerin
Lagostovegas (2.20 Killarney)
A previous winner over the C&D, she has performed well in big handicap hurdles recently and can return to the winner's enclosure with the conditions of this race to suit.
7/4 Lagostovegas 2:20 Killarney * There are no tips from the North or Newmarket.
Raceform Interactive nugget
Mawaany has form figures of 211 following following at least 128 days off the track, so returning from a 197 day absence in the 4.45 at Leopardstown shouldn't be a problem to him.
11/2 Mawaany 4:45 Leopardstown
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Post by Kimmy on May 13, 2018 7:09:33 GMT
Nicky Henderson’s record with National Hunt debutantes stands at 27 per cent, 36-132, however when sending such a runner to Ludlow that record increases considerably to five from 11, a 45 per cent strike-rate. The champion trainer sends Alph, a son of Gold Well, to the course in the 5.10 for his first start.
Ben Pauling and Daryl Jacob have individual strike-rates of 30 and 15 per cent at Southwell. When combining at the track they operate at a 50 per cent strike-rate, and they do so with Salix in the 4.35 and Tel’Art in the 5.35.
Dr Richard Newland is 17 from 53, a 32 per cent strike-rate, with runners making their first for him having switched from another stable. Leoncavallo makes his stable debut in the 4.10 at Ludlow having moved from Ben Pauling’s yard.
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Post by Kimmy on May 13, 2018 16:19:25 GMT
Ludlow, 13 May 18 Race 1 - 2:00pm THE IRISH THOROUGHBRED MARKETING NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) An enquiry was held into the running and riding of FAIR MOUNTAIN (GER), placed second, ridden by Harry Skelton, YENSIR, placed third, ridden by Richard Johnson and KINGS INN (IRE), placed fourth, ridden by Harry Cobden, which had all ridden detached from the leader before asking for their efforts on the bend turning into the home straight. They interviewed the riders who had all stated that their instructions were to get their mounts settled with a lead and added that they couldn’t go the fast early pace that had been set by the winner, TAKBEER (IRE) and had been unconcerned as they felt that the winner had gone too far too quickly and would come back to them. Having heard their evidence and viewed recordings of the race the Stewards noted their explanations.
Race 3 - 3:05pm THE WELSH GUARDS ASSOCIATION HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Following the race Nico de Boinville reported that TOGETHERNESS (IRE), which was pulled up, was never travelling. Niall Madden reported that TOWERING (IRE), which was pulled up, had lost its action. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities. The Veterinary Officer reported that FILLE DES CHAMPS (IRE), placed third, and MINER DISTRACTION, unplaced, had both lost their right fore shoe.
Race 4 - 3:35pm THE EXTRA PLACES AT totesport.com HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Following the race the representative of Dan Skelton reported that WORKBENCH (FR), placed sixth, had a breathing problem. The Veterinary Officer reported that ALTIEPIX (FR), placed third, lost its left fore shoe.
Race 5 - 4:10pm THE totesport.com £20 FREE BETS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) The performance of FLASHING GLANCE, placed eighth, was considered. Tom Lacey could offer no explanation for the gelding’s performance. FLASHING GLANCE was routine tested. View Stewards report Plumpton, 13 May 18 Race 1 - 2:10pm THE CUMNOR HOUSE SUSSEX - WHERE CHILDREN FLOURISH MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Tom Cannon, the rider of JUMPING JACK (IRE), was unseated on the approach to the second last flight. The rider was interviewed and shown recordings of the incident. It was found that the incident was caused by the gelding ducking left-handed on the approach to the hurdle causing Cannon to become unbalanced and be unseated.
Following the race, Kevin Jones reported that ROMANOR, placed fourth, ran too free and hung right-handed throughout.
Race 2 - 2:45pm THE FREE ALERTS WITH THE TIMEFORM TRACKER HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Jack Sherwood, the rider of GOOD NEWS, was unseated on the approach to the final hurdle. The rider was interviewed and shown recordings of the incident. It was found that the incident was caused by GOOD NEWS jinking left-handed and unbalancing the rider, causing Sherwood to become unseated.
Following the race, Thomas Greatrex reported that CASSIVELLAUNUS (IRE), which was pulled up, was never travelling. The Veterinary Officer reported that AMBER FLUSH, placed sixth, was struck into on its right-fore leg.
Race 4 - 3:50pm THE JULIE BROWN MEMORIAL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) The winner, GIN AND TONIC, appeared to show improved form compared with its previous run at Huntingdon on 14 March 2018, where the gelding finished seventh of eight, beaten by 38 lengths. It was noted that Michael Wigham could offer no explanation for GIN AND TONIC’s improved form, other than the gelding being an inconsistent sort.
Race 6 - 4:55pm THE BLUEBELL VINEYARD HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Having reviewed recordings of the false start, the Starters were satisfied that no riders should be reported for contravening the starting procedures.
Following the race, Andrew Glassonbury reported that REMEMBER FOREVER (IRE), placed sixth, stopped quickly and the Veterinary Officer further reported that the gelding was lame on its right-fore leg. Charlie Hammond reported that CHARMING LAD (IRE), which was pulled up, was never travelling. View Stewards report Southwell, 13 May 18 Race 2 - 3:00pm THE mintbet.com HOME OF REFRESHING ODDS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Permission was given for BORN SURVIVOR (IRE) to be mounted in the chute.
The winner, BORN SURVIVOR (IRE), appeared to show an improvement in form compared with its previous run at Ayr on 21 April 2018, where the gelding finished tenth of sixteen, beaten 31 lengths. The representative of Dan Skelton explained that BORN SURVIVOR (IRE) had appreciated the drop back in trip to 2 miles 4½ furlongs from 3 miles.
Race 3 - 3:30pm THE BET IN PLAY AT mintbet.com MARES' NOVICES' HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) The performance of GOODGIRLTERESA (IRE), which started joint favourite and finished seventh, was considered. Neil Mulholland could offer no explanation for the mare’s performance. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race endoscopic examination of GOODGIRLTERESA (IRE) revealed it to have blood and mucus in its trachea.
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that GOGO BALOO, placed eighth, lost its left hind shoe.
Race 4 - 4:05pm THE £500 CASINO WELCOME BONUS AT mintbet.com 'NATIONAL HUNT' MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that IMPERIAL ELOQUENCE (IRE), placed fourth, lost its right fore shoe.
Race 5 - 4:35pm THE mintbet.com 10% CASINO REFUND MONDAY SLOTS NOVICES' HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) CHARACTER ONESIE (IRE) wore earplugs.
The winner, SPADER (IRE), appeared to show an improvement in form compared with its previous run at Southwell on 20 April 2018, where the gelding finished fifteen of sixteen, beaten 26 lengths. The representative of Dan Skelton explained that SPADER (IRE) had lost its confidence following a heavy fall at Stratford last season and also benefitted from being dropped in the ratings. The gelding was routine tested.
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Post by Kimmy on May 13, 2018 17:51:02 GMT
Monday: going, weather & non-runners Catterick GOING: GOOD WEATHER: Sunny STALLS: Inside Kempton GOING: GOOD (Good to firm in places) (GoingStick: Chs 7.8, Hdl 7.7) (Rail movements; R1 & 6 +21y, R2 & 4 +29y, R3 & 5 +79y) WEATHER: Partly cloudy Killarney GOING: YIELDING (Soft in places) WEATHER: Cloudy Tipperary GOING: Sprint course - HEAVY (Soft to heavy in places); Round course - SOFT TO HEAVY WEATHER: Cloudy Towcester GOING: GOOD (Good to firm in places) (GoingStick 8.8) (Watering) WEATHER: Mostly sunny Windsor GOING: GOOD TO SOFT WEATHER: Mostly sunny STALLS: 1m - Inside; Remainder - Centre Wolverhampton (AW) GOING: TAPETA: STANDARD WEATHER: Sunny STALLS: 7f - Outside; Remainder - Inside
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Post by Kimmy on May 13, 2018 19:14:05 GMT
Newmarket: David Milnes
Hazarfan (3.25 Wolverhampton, nap)
Ed Dunlop's hope was up against it when down the field behind Young Rascal on his reappearance at Newbury last month but has worked nicely on the Limekilns since.
7/1 Hazarfan 3:25 Wolverhampton (AW) Others to follow Catterick: 2.00 Second Generation, 3.05 Dayking. Wolverhampton: 1.50 Global Goddess, 2.20 Mythological, 5.35 Cat Royale. Windsor: 5.20 Wild West Hero, 5.50 James Watt, 6.50 Arod, 8.20 Go Fox.
Lambourn: James Burn
Shumookhi (2.00 Catterick, nap)
Showed loads of promise when just caught on her debut at Beverley last month and should be hard to shift with normal improvement from that.
5/4 Shumookhi 2:00 Catterick Others to follow Kempton: 4.50 Regulation. Towcester: 6.30 Major Davis, 7.00 Our Three Sons, 8.30 Jen's Boy. Windsor: 5.20 Lifeboat, 5.50 Big Boots, 6.20 Super Julius, 6.50 Oh This Is Us, 7.50 Arctic Sea, 8.20 Carlini. Wolverhampton: 2.55 Attain, 3.25 Elysees.
West Country: Tim Mitchell
Queen's Magic (2.40 Kempton, nap)
Some might feel she was unlucky not to follow up her debut bumper success at Cheltenham last time but an exciting prospect nonetheless. Fancied to take the beating now switching her attention to hurdles.
10/11 Queen's Magic 2:40 Kempton Others to follow Kempton: 4.20 Code Of Law, 4.50 Level Of Intensity. Towcester: 7.00 Coole Cody, 7.30 Druid's Folly, 8.00 Port Melon. Wolverhampton: 2.55 Clovelly Bay, 4.00 Lady Mafki.
North: Colin Russell
Bosham (5.10 Catterick, nap)
Back to form on the all-weather with two wins from his last two starts. Not so good on turf, but is better handicapped and from his low draw is expected to take all the beating this time.
11/4 Bosham 5:10 Catterick Others to follow Catterick: 2.00 Dancing On A Dream, 2.30 Shalamzar, 3.05 Pacific Fleet, 3.35 Brockholes, 4.10 Ice Galley, 4.40 Meshardal. Towcester: 6.00 Mahler Lad, 7.00 Hartside, 8.30 Welsh Rarebit. Windsor: 5.20 The Lincoln Lawyer, 6.20 Scofflaw, 6.50 Sovereign Debt, 7.50 Andok, 8.20 Swiss Belle, Wolverhampton: 1.50 Diviner, 2.20 Lever Du Soleil, 3.25 River Glades, 4.00 Sevilla, 4.30 Beatbybeatbybeat, 5.00 Ruled By The Moon, 5.35 Willsy.
Racing Post Ratings: Simon Turner
Airmax (5.20 Windsor)
Shaped much better than the bare facts when fourth at Kempton last time. On a fair mark for handicap debut and stable going great guns.
10/3 Airmax 5:20 Windsor Topspeed: Dave Edwards
Oh This Is Us (6.50 Windsor)
A Haydock winner twelve months ago and successful at Meydan earlier this year, Richard Hannon's five-year-old should again be in the mix.
2/1 Oh This Is Us 6:50 Windsor Longshot: Paul Duffett
Kyroc (2.00 Catterick)
Took a step forward from her debut last time, showing good pace to lead and could be hard to peg back on this better going.
40/1 Kyroc 2:00 Catterick Ireland: Tony O'Hehir
Tuamhain (5.25 Tipperary)
Has performed with real credit on her two handicap starts this season and could be up to breaking her duck for Kevin Prendergast.
3/1 Tuamhain 5:25 Tipperary Raceform Interactive nugget
Meshardal has form figures of 2118211 over 5f 212yds at Catterick. He has another try at the C&D in the 4.40.
3/1 Meshardal 4:40 Catterick
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