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Post by Kimmy on May 13, 2018 19:14:37 GMT
Dan Skelton has an excellent record of 43 winners from 138 runners, a 31 per cent strike-rate, with horses having their first start for him having switched from another stable. Weightfordave was formerly trained by Noel Meade in Ireland and makes his debut for Skelton in the 4.50 at Kempton.
Warren Greatrex is a trainer to follow when saddling a handicap debutant. His record with such runners stands at 12 wins from 64 runners, a 19 per cent strike-rate, and backing all such runners to a £1 level stake would have yielded a profit of £34.00. Major Davis fills the criteria in the 6.30 at Towcester.
At Wolverhampton Ed Dunlop and Silvestre de Sousa have individual records of 14 and 21 per cent. When they team up that improves to 40 per cent and they do so with Hazarfan in the 3.25 and Sir Gnet in the 4.30.
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Post by dennisg on May 14, 2018 6:48:51 GMT
in today's sporting life....................... Anita Chambers expects Sovereign Debt to take advantage of a drop in class at Windsor and has a tip for every race in the UK and Ireland. Sovereign Debt can get the ball rolling again as he takes a drop in class for the Weatherbys Racing Bank Supporting Mental Health Foundation Stakes at Windsor. The nine-year-old has been a true star for Ruth Carr, notching up two Group race wins as well as being placed at Pattern level on numerous other occasions last term. He signed off with a fair fourth at Group Three level at Newmarket last October but was found lacking on his return this year, beating only two home in the Sandown Mile - a race he had won in 2017. However, Sovereign Debt is that bit older now and he looked thoroughly in need of the outing with all but a couple of the field already having had a run this term. While he travelled well, Sovereign Debt did not enjoy a dream route so it would be fair to expect a good bit of progress from that effort. The conditions of this race give him upwards of 3lb advantage and it will be disappointing if he cannot capitalise on that. Zzoro is not the most reliable of horses, but it would be dangerous to dismiss his chances in the K&L Gates Supporting Mental Health Foundation Handicap. He only narrowly failed to prevail over this course and distance last month and he is certainly rated to win when the mood strikes. Zzoro can complete a double for Amanda Perrett, whose Open Wide is the pick in the Sky Bet Extra Place Races Handicap. Elysees can register his second success at Wolverhampton in the Follow At The Races On Twitter Handicap. After three luckless maiden runs, he made a winning handicap bow when prevailing over this distance for Alan King last month. He still looks pretty progressive and a 4lb rise could prove generous. Pacific Fleet can finally open his account in the Racing Welfare Mental Health Awareness Week Novice Stakes at Catterick. Previously trained by Archie Watson, he posted his most eyecatching performance when third to Wells Farhh Go at York last July, with the winner on course to test his Classic credentials in the Dante later this week. Pacific Fleet is clearly not of that calibre and this might be his best of opportunity of a victory as he can put his experience to good use. Sporting Life tips: CATTERICK: 2.00 Dancing On A Dream, 2.30 Bertie Moon, 3.05 Pacific Fleet, 3.35 Brockholes, 4.10 Ice Galley, 4.40 Meshardal, 5.10 Zapper Cass. KEMPTON: 2.10 Cosy Club, 2.40 Thank You Before, 3.15 Bandsman, 3.45 Bertie Barnes, 4.20 Code Of Law, 4.50 Regulation. KILLARNEY: 5.05 As You Were, 5.40 Three Wise Men, 6.10 Harold Peto, 6.40 Agusta Gold, 7.10 Shaneshill, 7.40 Auvergnat, 8.10 On The Fringe, 8.40 Jan Maat. TIPPERARY: 4.55 Early Call, 5.25 Premier League, 5.55 Mayaadeen, 6.25 Matter Of Time, 6.55 Building Year, 7.25 The Lords Walk, 7.55 Great Trango, 8.25 Trump Card. TOWCESTER: 5.30 Misty Bloom, 6.00 Copperfacejack, 6.30 Sue Be It, 7.00 Coole Cody, 7.30 Druid's Folly, 8.00 Port Melon, 8.30 Granitic. WINDSOR: 5.20 Airmax, 5.50 Dancing Speed, 6.20 Open Wide, 6.50 SOVEREIGN DEBT (NAP), 7.20 Nautical Mile, 7.50 Zzoro, 8.20 Trogon. WOLVERHAMPTON: 1.50 Willow Brook, 2.20 Lever Du Soleil, 2.55 Raashdy, 3.25 Elysees, 4.00 Sevilla, 4.30 Compass Hill, 5.00 Final Attack, 5.35 Joys Delight. DOUBLE: Sovereign Debt and Elysees.
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Post by dennisg on May 14, 2018 6:50:36 GMT
York Racecourse believes it has measures in place for this week's Dante meeting to prevent the scenes which created unwanted headlines at Goodwood and Ascot recently. The Dante meeting in May is always the first of the season on the Knavesmire and while it will not be a sell-out, races such as the Dante Stakes, the Duke of York and the Musidora Stakes will ensure big crowds. Over 50 people were involved in a brawl at Goodwood last weekend, while at Ascot on Saturday more were punches thrown and subsequently captured on social media. "We're obviously aware of the unsavoury incidents and we will take all the sensible precautions to take racegoers' safety where it should be," said James Brennan, York's head of sponsorship and marketing. "We do lots already with our security team, we have a Head of Safety, who has been with us a long time, but nobody can predict when people will misbehave - it can happen in high streets, in pubs, at football matches or at racecourses. "But the general feeling is a midweek race meeting has a different feel to a Saturday. So while we are prepared and mindful of it, we're hoping this meeting will be uneventful. "We do have resources in place, CCTV cameras and the like, so we have an extensive plan like we do for every meeting. "We have lots to look forward to this week, but we are mindful of the events of the last couple of Saturday and have taken steps accordingly." Responding to events at Ascot, the Berkshire track's corporate and racing communications manager, Ashley Morton-Hunte, said: "Our aim, always, is to have a safe, secure and enjoyable raceday. Following recent incidents, we increased the number of response teams on site and the incident was dealt with quickly. "Sadly, an irresponsible minority can impact on the majority. We take all anti-social behaviour seriously, and can and did eject people." The British Horseracing has reminded racecourses of their responsibility around alcohol policies. It said in a statement: "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. "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 that 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 that crowd control and behaviour are considered as part of this review. We announced after the violence at Goodwood that we would add the issue of security to our areas to examine in our licensing review later this year. "Whilst the incident at Ascot was quickly contained and smaller in scale, it shows the issues that courses face even with good planning and security precautions. "We have been in contact with the RCA this weekend and we know that courses will take into account the incidents as they make their security plans ahead of each meeting. The BHA does have the power to exclude individuals from courses and will use it where it can."
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Post by dennisg on May 14, 2018 6:52:52 GMT
David Ord heads to Catterick for his best Monday bet - and he hopes it's going to be a good day for trainer Ruth Carr. Sporting Life's Daily Nap, May 14 Nap: Meshardal 4.40 Catterick 3 4 Meshardalp10 89-7OR: 74CD 3/1 Form: 88-7974T: Mrs R CarrJ: J Garritty Last run Live betting powered by Next best: Sovereign Debt 6.50 Windsor 6 4 Sovereign Debt17 99-5OR: 113D 9/2 Form: 53444-6T: Mrs R CarrJ: J P Sullivan Last run Live betting powered by Treble: Little Palaver 6.20 Windsor 6 5 Little Palaver54 69-10OR: 84CD 7/1 Form: 3006-54T: C G CoxJ: A Kirby Last run Live betting powered by Everything looks in place for a huge run from Meshardal in the Cattrerick Veterans Handicap. Ruth Carr’s charge has a fantastic record at the North Yorkshire track and races from the same mark as when striking here in July last year. He caught the eye on his latest start at Newcastle, beaten only half-a-length after being short of room inside the final furlong. He looks a good bet to land this. Carr can complete an across-the-card double with Sovereign Debt in the the Weatherbys Racing Bank Supporting Mental Health Foundation Stakes at Windsor. He looked in need of his return at Sandown when fourth to Addeybb in the Bet365 Mile and can show the benefit of that outing by landing this. Arod ran well at Kempton last time and rates a danger along with Oh This Is Us who enjoyed a profitable stint at the Dubai Carnival in Meydan. Little Palaver is handicapped to win the Sky Bet Extra Places Handicap. Clive Cox’s charge won over course and distance last season from a mark of 88 and is rated 84 here. He looked to be on his way back when fourth at Kempton in March and will take plenty of beating. Silent Echo was second at Ascot on Friday and is clearly a big danger if in the same form on this quick reappearance. Daily Nap record: -0.50pts
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Post by dennisg on May 14, 2018 6:54:53 GMT
David Simcock's Teppal caused a huge shock in a dramatic renewal of the Emirates Poule d'Essai des Pouliches (French 1000 Guineas) at ParisLongchamp. There was a 30-minute delay to the Group One contest, after several jockeys voiced their concerns about the condition of the ground on the track which the earlier colts' version of the Classic had been run. As a result, the fillies' version took place on the outer track, the one the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe is run on later in the season. Teppal went into the race unbeaten, but her two victories on the all-weather at Lingfield and Kempton left her with a deal to find on the figures. There were plenty in with chances spread right across the track deep inside the final furlong, but Olivier Peslier - so often the man for the big occasion - drove his mount centrally to give Simcock a first Classic success. Coeur De Beaute was second for Spanish trainer Mauricio Delcher Sanchez, with Wind Chimes finishing wide and fast to take third for Andre Fabre. Racing UK ✔ @racing_UK Teppal wins the French 🇫🇷 1000 Guineas @paris_longchamp for @simcockracing & Olivier Peslier Results ➡️ bit.ly/2w8fYfO 3:51 PM - May 13, 2018 25 See Racing UK's other Tweets Twitter Ads info and privacy Simcock told Equidia Pro: "She got a lovely run round, she had a good draw and a good position. The way the race panned out meant a couple of horses were going to go first. He pulled her out and she quickened up really well, so I'm delighted. "She saw it out well which was a big worry coming here over a mile, but she got it well. I wasn't that confident because of the stamina issue and the rain last night, but the one thing she is is classy. "If you look at her style and make-up, we were quite confident we could come (straight here) without a trial, she's very clean winded, and it worked out very well." The disappointment was Freddy Head's Polydream, who never threatened, but Capla Temptress put up a big performance for Marco Botti and Andrea Atzeni in fourth. Ryan Moore - whose mount US Navy Flag stumbled when in front in the colts' race - showed up well early on the Aidan O'Brien-trained Could It Be Love, but eventually faded into eighth place.
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Post by Kimmy on May 14, 2018 9:21:22 GMT
WOLVERHAMPTON
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
1.50 Diviner
2.20 Miniature Daffodil
2.55 Raashdy
3.25 River Glades
4.00 Lake Shore Drive
4.30 Beatbybeatbybeat
5.00 Final Attack
5.35 Joys Delight
GIMCRACK
1.50 Willow Brook
2.20 Lever Du Soleil
2.55 Raashdy
3.25 Elysees (nb)
4.00 Sevilla
4.30 Compass Hill
5.00 Final Attack
5.35 Joys Delight
KEMPTON
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
2.10 Cause Toujours
2.40 Queen’s Magic
3.15 Bandsman
3.45 Goldslinger
4.20 Beallandendall
4.50 Weightfordave
GIMCRACK
2.10 Cosy Club
2.40 Thank You Before
3.15 Bandsman
3.45 Bertie Barnes
4.20 Code Of Law
4.50 Regulation
TOWCESTER
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
5.30 Misty Bloom
6.00 Copperfacejack
6.30 Nikki Steel
7.00 Coole Cody
7.30 Druid’s Folly
8.00 Port Melon
8.30 Eurkash
GIMCRACK
5.30 Misty Bloom
6.00 Copperfacejack
6.30 Sue Be It
7.00 Coole Cody
7.30 Druid’s Folly
8.00 Port Melon
8.30 Granitic
WINDSOR
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
5.20 The Lincoln Lawyer
5.50 James Watt
6.20 Silent Echo
6.50 Oh This Is Us
7.20 White Turf
7.50 Cayuga
8.20 Swiss Belle
GIMCRACK
5.20 Airmax
5.50 Dancing Speed
6.20 Open Wide
6.50 Sovereign Debt (nap)
7.20 Nautical Mile
7.50 Zzoro
8.20 Trogon
CATTERICK
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
2.00 Shumookhi
2.30 Lester Kris
3.05 Dayking
3.35 Maureb (nb)
4.10 Italian Riviera (nap)
4.40 Meshardal
5.10 Seamster
GIMCRACK
2.00 Dancing On A Dream
2.30 Bertie Moon
3.05 Pacific Fleet
3.35 Brockholes
4.10 Ice Galley
4.40 Meshardal
5.10 Zapper Cass
RIPON
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
5.50 Gifted Zebedee
6.25 Rita’s Man
6.55 Magical Effect
7.30 Mutamaded (nap
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Post by Kimmy on May 14, 2018 9:21:53 GMT
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Post by Kimmy on May 14, 2018 11:12:58 GMT
My girlfriend, my dad and I went for lunch at the seafood and champagne restaurant in the members’ bar and not that far away there were a group of six to eight lads who were completely drunk.
This was around 1pm, and the best way I can describe them is the ‘football hooligan’ types. They were so drunk, rowdy and loud. They were shouting at women and talking about fighting and how good they were at knocking people out.
There were no problems when the racing was on, as far I could tell, but after the last I saw four lads rushing out of the stands, with one of them punching a security guard square in the face before hitting him in the belly, causing him to fall to the floor. Another lad kicked him in the head.
By this point a load more security came out of the grandstand, along with maybe ten or 15 other racegoers. It was a proper fight by now. People were scared, there were women screaming and it was similar to Goodwood the week before. It was wild.
We thought it had happened only outside, but my friend was working at the Frankel bar and told us he thought someone might get thrown off the balcony as it was happening so close to it. The pictures show the smashed window, and glasses were being thrown about, we were told.
My dad and I are members at Goodwood and he was there the Saturday before. I can’t believe it’s happened again just a week later.
You don’t expect to see this sort of thing at Ascot and it was so dangerous. There were people trying to have a normal day and enjoy themselves, but they ended up being around these groups.
It looked like Ascot’s security team handled it a lot better than Goodwood's. They had big blokes and they could handle the situation and were visible. But the fight still went on for ten minutes or so and there was no police presence around it, to control it or, indeed, put people off starting it. I think that would have stopped it happening.
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Post by Kimmy on May 14, 2018 17:59:32 GMT
Catterick Bridge, 14 May 18 Race 1 - 2:00pm THE ANNUAL BADGE HOLDER'S GUEST DAY FILLIES' NOVICE AUCTION STAKES (CLASS 5) (PLUS 10 RACE) Following the race, David Allan reported that SECOND GENERATION, unplaced, was denied a clear run approximately 1½ furlongs out.
Race 2 - 2:30pm THE RACING UK ANYWHERE AVAILABLE NOW CLAIMING STAKES (CLASS 6) Following the race, David Allan reported that his saddle slipped on SIMMO'S PARTYTRICK (IRE), placed fourth, and that the gelding hung left
Race 3 - 3:05pm THE RACING WELFARE MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) LITTLE POEM ran slighty free to post, but having been checked by the Veterinary Surgeon at the start, the filly was deemed fit to race.
Race 6 - 4:40pm THE CATTERICK VETERANS' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) An enquiry was held to consider the placings in this race after interference approaching the line, when the winner EXTRASOLAR, ridden by Sam James, interfered with IT MUST BE FAITH, placed fourth, ridden by Jane Elliott and SPIRIT OF WEDZA (IRE), placed second, ridden by Paul Hanagan. The Stewards considered that the interference had improved the placing of EXTRASOLAR, as the bump given to SPIRIT OF WEDZA (IRE), which turned the gelding’s quarters, caused a loss of momentum deemed to be greater than the official winning distance of a nose between EXTRASOLAR and SPIRIT OF WEDZA (IRE). The Stewards therefore revised the placings as follows: First SPIRIT OF WEDZA (IRE), Second EXTRASOLAR. James was suspended for 2 days for careless riding in that he was slow to correct EXTRASOLAR from hanging left thereby causing interference to SPIRIT OF WEDZA (IRE) on his inside.
P J McDonald the rider of CROSSE FIRE, placed eighth, struck STRAIGHTOTHEPOINT, placed third, once over the nose with the whip. However, after viewing a recording of the incident, it was considered to be accidental.
Race 7 - 5:10pm THE RACING AGAIN 24TH MAY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for CAPTAIN LARS (SAF), MERRY BANTER, RAFFLE KING (IRE), SHESTHEDREAM (IRE) and ENDEAVOUR (IRE) to go to post early. View Stewards report Wolverhampton, 14 May 18 Race 1 - 1:50pm THE DOWNLOAD THE AT THE RACES APP NOVICE AUCTION STAKES (CLASS 5) Leaving the stalls, BLASIM (IRE), placed third, jumped left-handed, hampering WILLOW BROOK, unplaced, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved and that it had not improved the placing of BLASIM (IRE).
Following the race, John Egan reported that BLASIM (IRE), placed third, jumped left-handed leaving the stalls and hung right-handed in the home straight.
Race 2 - 2:20pm THE VISIT attheraces.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) The apparent improvement in form of the winner, ROSER MOTER (IRE), which had never previously been placed, was considered. The representative of Eve Johnson Houghton was interviewed. His comments that the filly had appreciated the drop in class from a Class 3 to a Class 6 on this occasion and had also benefited from a return to the all-weather was noted. ROSER MOTER (IRE) was routine tested.
Following the race, Phil Dennis reported that BOB'S GIRL, placed eighth, stopped quickly.
Race 3 - 2:55pm THE FOLLOW AT THE RACES ON INSTAGRAM HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) The Veterinary Officer reported that upon inspection, EARTHLY (USA) was a rig and not a colt as published in the racecard.
Following the race, Eoin Walsh reported that ICE CANYON, unplaced, ran flat, Charlie Bennett reported that SONG OF LOVE (IRE), placed fifth, was denied a clear run approximately 3 furlongs out and Tim Clark reported that FOOL TO CRY (IRE), placed eighth, was never travelling. Peter Hiatt reported that RAASHDY (IRE), unplaced, was unsuited by having to race without cover and the representative of Michael Appleby reported that THE LOCK MASTER (IRE), placed seventh, had a breathing problem.
Race 4 - 3:25pm THE FOLLOW AT THE RACES ON TWITTER HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for TEASER to be mounted in the chute.
Following the race, David Egan reported that ISLAND COURT (IRE), unplaced, stopped quickly.
Race 5 - 4:00pm THE BOOK OCEAN COLOUR SCENE AT wolverhampton-racecourse.co.uk HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Following the race, Stevie Donohoe reported that the winner, LAKE SHORE DRIVE (IRE), hung left-handed throughout.
Race 6 - 4:30pm THE WOLVERHAMPTON HOLIDAY INN HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for BERLUSCA (IRE) to go early to post.
The performance of RAVENHOE (IRE), which finished unplaced, was considered. The explanation from Andrew Breslin that the gelding did not face the kickback was noted. RAVENHOE (IRE) was routine tested.
Following the race, Cam Hardie reported that BEATBYBEATBYBEAT, placed third, hung left-handed under pressure.
Race 7 - 5:00pm THE BLACK COUNTRY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV I) Following the race, Silvestre De Sousa reported that SPRYT (IRE), placed third, hung left-handed throughout.
Race 8 - 5:35pm THE BLACK COUNTRY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV II) Permission was given for CALEDONIAN GOLD to go early to post.
Following the race, the representative of David Evans reported that NEW DELHI (IRE), unplaced, had a breathing problem. View Stewards report Towcester, 14 May 18 Race 1 - 5:30pm THE FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @sportsbet MARES' MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Following the race Thomas Garner reported that NO NO JULIET (IRE), placed third, hung left throughout. Daniel Sanson reported that the winner, PASSING DREAM, hung left.
Race 2 - 6:00pm THE starsportsbet.co.uk HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Following the race Harry Reed reported that BASSARABAD (FR), placed third, was never travelling. View Stewards report Windsor, 14 May 18 Race 1 - 5:20pm THE JIGSAW SUPPORTING MENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) On leaving the stalls LIFEBOAT (IRE), which later unseated its rider, jumped right-handed, interfering with SPICE WAR, placed third, STOCKINGS LANE (IRE), placed seventh, MASTERS APPRENTICE (IRE), placed eighth, the winner MANOR PARK, WILD WEST HERO, placed sixth and THE LINCOLN LAWYER, placed fourth, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
THE LINCOLN LAWYER, placed fourth, ducked badly left-handed coming into the home straight taking AIRMAX (GER), placed second, very wide, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Callum Shepherd, the rider of LIFEBOAT (IRE) was unseated approaching the four furlong marker. The rider was interviewed together with Hayley Turner, the rider of STOCKINGS LANE (IRE) and shown recordings of the incident. It was found that no other horse or rider was involved and was caused by LIFEBOAT (IRE) faltering and becoming unbalanced which caused Shepherd to be unseated.
Following the race the Veterinary Officer reported that STOCKINGS LANE (IRE), placed seventh, was lame right fore.
Race 2 - 5:50pm THE SKYBET, BRITAIN'S MOST POPULAR ONLINE BOOKMAKER NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 3) (PLUS 10 RACE) BIG BOOTS (IRE) went to post very freely. A Veterinary Surgeon checked the colt at the start and deemed it fit to run.
An enquiry was held to consider interference approximately one and a half furlongs out when the winner, JAMES WATT (IRE) hung right-handed, when running green, causing ADAM TILER (USA), placed second, ridden by Gerald Mosse, to have to take a check and taking BIG BOOTS (IRE), unplaced, ridden by Charles Bishop marginally off its intended line. The interference was found to be accidental as Turner was taking all reasonable steps to prevent the interference from happening.
Following the race Charles Bishop reported that BIG BOOTS (IRE), unplaced, ran freely to post and ran too freely in the race and Fran Berry reported that MADE IN LEWISHAM (IRE), unplaced, was never travelling.
Race 3 - 6:20pm THE SKY BET EXTRA PLACE RACES HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) (Windsor Sprint Series Qualifier) Permission was given for UDONTDODOU to go early to post.
Following the race Oisin Murphy reported that CARTOGRAPHER, unplaced, suffered interference in running and Jamie Spencer reported that UDONTDODOU, unplaced, hung right-handed throughout.
Race 4 - 6:50pm THE WEATHERBYS RACING BANK SUPPORTING MENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION STAKES (Class 1) (Registered as the Royal Windsor Stakes) (Listed Race) Permission was given for VIA VIA (IRE) to wear a hood in the parade ring only.
Race 7 - 8:20pm THE AT THE RACES SUPPORTING MENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for DOWNTOWN MOMBASA (IRE) to go early to post. View Stewards report Kempton Park, 14 May 18 Race 1 - 2:10pm THE MATCHBOOK BETTING EXCHANGE NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) An enquiry was held to consider whether Harry Skelton, the rider of COSY CLUB (IRE), unplaced, had continued in the race when his horse appeared to be moving poorly. The rider and the Veterinary Officer were interviewed and recordings of the incident were viewed. The Veterinary Officer stated that a post-race examination of the gelding found it to be lame on its left-hind leg. The rider explained that the gelding has an awkward action in front, but at no point during the race did he feel that COSY CLUB (IRE) had gone lame. He added that he only felt that the gelding had a problem when he pulled up, and COSY CLUB (IRE) returned to the walk, at which point he dismounted immediately. His explanation was noted.
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that COSY CLUB (IRE), unplaced, was lame on its left-hind leg and that the winner, CAUSE TOUJOURS (FR), had lost its right-fore shoe. Nick Scholfield reported that THOMAS CROWN (IRE), which was pulled up, hung-left handed; the Veterinary Officer reported that the gelding had lost its left-hind shoe.
Race 2 - 2:40pm THE BETTER ODDS WITH MATCHBOOK MARES' MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Following the race, Aidan Coleman reported that POTTERS SAPPHIRE, which was pulled up, was never travelling.
Race 3 - 3:15pm THE COMMISSION FREE RACING AT MATCHBOOK NOVICES' HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Following the race, David Bass reported that he pulled up ROYAL SUPREMO (IRE), as he felt the gelding lose action. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of ROYAL SUPREMO (IRE) found it to have bled from the nose. Adam Pogson reported that BALLYCAMP (IRE), placed third, was hampered by the fallers five out, and jumped hesitantly thereafter.
Race 4 - 3:45pm THE MATCHBOOK IS COMMISSION FREE NOVICES' HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Following the race, Kevin Jones reported that INSPIREUS (IRE), unplaced, hung left-handed. The performance of MISS ADVENTURE (IRE) which was pulled up, was considered. Phil Middleton explained that the gelding was unsuited by the Good, Good to Firm ground and that it would prefer a softer surface; his explanation was noted. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the filly failed to reveal any abnormalities.
The performance of BERTIE BARNES (IRE) which finished unplaced, was considered. Richard Phillips explained that the gelding was unsuited by the combination of the Good, Good to Firm going and this 2 mile 5 furlong trip, and may benefit from a softer surface if racing over this trip in future; his explanation was noted.
Race 5 - 4:20pm THE MATCHBOOK BETTING PODCAST HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Following the race, The Veterinary Officer reported that ALANJOU (FR), placed fourth, had lost its left-fore shoe, and Robert Dunne reported that FLASHMAN, unplaced, jumped poorly.
Race 6 - 4:50pm THE MATCHBOOK VIP HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Permission was given for LEGEND OF FRANCE to go early to post and be mounted in the chute.
An enquiry was held to consider interference approaching the final hurdle in the back straight when there was interference involving WEIGHTFORDAVE (IRE), placed second, ridden by Harry Skelton, HAAFAPIECE, which was pulled up, ridden by Kielan Woods, and the winner, LEVEL OF INTENSITY (IRE), ridden by Sean Bowen. Skelton was suspended for 3 days for careless riding as he had angled his mount right-handed taking LEVEL OF INTENSITY (IRE) and, in turn, HAAFAPIECE off their intended lines.
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Post by Kimmy on May 14, 2018 18:00:37 GMT
Shaneshill 7.10 Killarney
9/4 Shaneshill 7:10 Killarney It’s been a while since Shaneshill was seen scaling a fence but the Willie Mullins-trained gelding returns to the larger obstacles in the Grade 3 chase against Ballyoisin and six other rivals.
Shaneshill, last seen finishing a credible third to Faugheen in the Grade 1 Stayers’ Hurdle at Punchestown, has not run over fences since pulling up in the John Durkan Chase in December.
His form over fences includes seconds in last summer's Galway Plate and the 2016 RSA Chase at Cheltenham and he can prove too strong for his rivals here.
Auvergnat 7.40 Killarney
11/4 Auvergnat 7:40 Killarney Enda Bolger has a well-deserved reputation for dominating banks races but his record at Killarney stands close inspection in its own right.
The trainer's forays to the picturesque County Kerry track have been fruitful these past five years, with five wins from just 20 runners, including victory in tonight's feature Laurels Pub & Restaurant Killarney National for the past two seasons.
Those wins were achieved with Cantlow (2016) and Auvergnat, who bids to defend his crown off just 9st 12lb under Luke Dempsey.
Auvergant, fresh from landing the La Touche at Punchestown, should take some stopping on his repeat mission.
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Post by Kimmy on May 14, 2018 19:36:52 GMT
Newmarket: David Milnes
Georgian Manor (5.45 Beverley, nap)
Sir Michael Stoute's maiden could be better drawn but has worked nicely since his fast-finishing second at Lingfield last time and and should enjoy the stiff finish.
Others to follow Beverley 2.40 Triple One, 4.40 Neverbeen To Paris, 5.10 Dagueneau. Chepstow 5.50 Robsdelight, 7.20 Qaswarah.
4/5 Georgian Manor 5:45 Beverley Lambourn: James Burn
Miss Inga Sock (7.50 Chepstow, nap)
Eve Johnson Houghton has her string firing nicely and this capable, consistent mare has leading claims of maintaining the stable's fine form, even if she may appreciate easier conditions.
Others to follow Beverley 2.10 Quiet Endeavour. Chepstow 5.15 Molly Blake, 5.50 Golden Iris, 7.20 Royal Goldie. Southwell 6.00 Salto Chisco, 7.30 Settie Hill, 8.30 Hoke Colburn. Wincanton 3.20 Chato, 3.50 Indian Hawk.
8/1 Miss Inga Sock 7:50 Chepstow West Country: Andrew King
Overland Flyer (3.50 Wincanton, nap)
Threw away a winning chance at Newton Abbot last week by hanging right and the switch to racing that way round is expected to help.
Others to follow Wincanton 2.20 The Detainee 2.50 Ruby Russet 3.20 Celestial Path 4.20 Bramble Brook 4.50 Allthatglistens 5.20 Unioniste Sedgefield 3.00 Duc Kauto Chepstow 5.15 Mayfair Madame 6.20 Sir Roderic 6.50 Evening Starlight 8.20 Everlasting Sea
15/8 Overland Flyer 3:50 Wincanton North: Colin Russell
My Renaissance (2.30 Sedgefield, nap)
Versatile sort who has taken well to chasing and was off the mark when winning over course and distance in September. Below-par on the Flat recently but has since had a wind operation and can get back to winning ways with conditions to suit.
Others to follow Beverley 2.10 Deep Intrigue, 2.40 Pesci, 3.10 Ce De Nullis, 3.40 Archimedes, 4.10 Proud Archi, 4.40 Canadian George, 5.10 Quantatmental, 5.45 Ormesher. Chepstow 5.50 Weinberg. Sedgefield 2.00 Handy Hollow, 3.00 Jamacho, 3.30 Gris de Pron, 4.00 Tickerty Boo, 4.30 General Mahler, 5.00 Sixties Star. Southwell 6.00 Oliver's Gold, 6.30 Martha's Benefit, 7.00 News For Pascal, 8.00 Floramoss, 8.30 Lough Salt.
10/3 My Renaissance 2:30 Sedgefield Racing Post Ratings: Simon Turner
Harvest Day (4.40 Beverley)
Created a good impression winning back-to-back handicaps in January. Remains well treated with the prospect of better to come and should take the beating if transferring form to turf.
5/1 Harvest Day 4:40 Beverley Topspeed: Dave Edwards
Maypole (5.50 Chepstow)
Just denied when favourite on his reappearance at Leicester last month and should be given a chance to make amends.
9/4 Maypole 5:50 Chepstow Longshot: Neil McCabe
Everlasting Sea (8.20 Chepstow)
Career best effort last time out when running over this trip for first time, could go close here off 1lb higher mark.
12/1 Everlasting Sea 8:20 Chepstow Ireland: Brian Sheerin
Scarpeta (8.10 Killarney)
A decent stayer on the level for Mark Johnston, he did well over timber for Willie Mullins last season and looks like he can take advantage switching back to the Flat under the champion jockey Colin Keane.
8/11 Scarpeta 8:10 Killarney Raceform Interactive nugget
Overland Flyer (3.50 Wincanton)
Paul Nicholls last 14 runners in non handicap chases at Wincanton have finished 1221211F211211. He has Overland Flyer in the novice chase at 3.50.
15/8 Overland Flyer 3:50 Wincanton
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Post by Kimmy on May 14, 2018 19:37:24 GMT
Richard Newland has a healthy strike-rate at Wincanton (38 per cent) and he relies solely on Stole The Show in the 3.20. He has been turned out again quickly and is looking to double up after winning at Fontwell six days ago.
Miss Benefitz – who runs in the 2.00 at Sedgefield – will be looking to maintain Dan Skelton’s 31 per cent strike-rate with his recruits from other yards. The mare has had a wind operation since she last ran and could improve.
Jockey David Noonan has a 67 per cent record at Sedgefield and will be hoping to enhance that aboard Red Giant in the 4.30. He returns after 206 days off but with the drop in trip and ground conditions to suit, he is capable of a bold show.
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Post by Kimmy on May 14, 2018 19:38:03 GMT
Beverley
Michael Bell has a 26 per cent strike-rate here and both of his entries on the card merit respect, most notably NEVERBEEN TO PARIS (4.40).
He showed promise in all three starts last summer, particularly when staying on for second after a slow start at Leicester in August. He has been gelded since and could have more to offer in handicap company over a new trip.
RACQUET (3.40) lost his way after two wins last summer but got back to winning ways at Wetherby last time and a 3lb rise still leaves him on a good mark. He will make a bold bid in the 5f handicap.
Chepstow
OCEAN GALE (8.20) produced a career-best here last time out and looks sure to go well again in the finale.
Richard Price’s mare was placed in her first two starts of the campaign and appreciated the return to 2m recently, hitting the front with three furlongs to go and staying on powerfully to hold off Unblinking.
That was on soft ground, but last summer’s win at Salisbury shows she is just as effective in less testing conditions and she can beat The Way You Dance.
Sedgefield
Micky Hammond’s ROCKLIFFE (2.00) was well beaten on soft ground in December but has enjoyed quicker conditions in his last two starts.
He saw off subsequent winner Our Lucas at Musselburgh before following up at the expense of Fort Jefferson in a heat similar to this over course and distance last month.
He remains unexposed after just seven hurdles so could easily complete a hat-trick despite another 6lb rise in the weights.
Wincanton
BORAK (2.50) was off the track for a year before running at Taunton last month, but that was a solid effort as he stayed on for third behind all-the-way winner Ice Tres despite suffering trouble in running as he attempted to make his way through the pack.
Bernard Llewellyn’s six-year-old meets his old rival on 8lb better terms in this 1m7f65yds handicap hurdle and should be able to gain revenge if that outing has done him good.
Southwell
GLOBAL DOMINATION (5.30) spent 690 days on the sidelines after striking on New Year’s Day in 2016, but he has shown that the ability remains with several solid efforts since his return to action, notably when scoring at Fakenham last time out.
Caroline Bailey’s gelding wouldn’t want the ground to dry out too much but he has been raised only 3lb for that.
A win at Southwell before his layoff proves that the track holds no fears.
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Post by Kimmy on May 14, 2018 20:01:16 GMT
The Professional Jockeys Association hopes the introduction of two breaks into the 2019 Flat racing schedule and earlier finishes to floodlit meetings will help prevent riders suffering burnout in the face of an increase in fixtures and longer working hours.
Jockeys reluctant to take a break for fear of missing rides will get guaranteed time off as a result of a move – agreed by all racing's stakeholders – which will mean a six-day break in November at the end of the turf season and another lasting five days in March, near the conclusion of the winter all-weather programme.
In addition, all floodlit fixtures, which run from January to mid-April and September to December, will finish earlier, with the final race starting no later than 8.30pm under policies the BHA said prioritise support for the sport's workforce.
With jump jockeys benefiting from an eight-day summer break and five-day spell at the end of the season, the PJA pressed for a similar rest period on the Flat because of the expansion of the fixture list.
Burnout is the big word," said PJA executive director Dale Gibson. "We have 30 additional evening fixtures this year compared to last year and that takes its toll. There seems to be more and longer. "There are top-flight professional jockeys riding out eight, nine, ten lots a morning, before race-riding. I know that's part of the job, but to then get back home beyond midnight and do the same thing the next day leaves its mark.
"We have to be sensible and I think, with careful planning and consideration, this can be more than a trial, it can be a permanent position."
Leading Flat rider PJ McDonald, a PJA board member, said: “You shouldn’t underestimate the benefits of a couple of short breaks and earlier finishes. They may seem like small initiatives that won’t make much difference but I can tell you they’ll be of significant help to jockeys, and stable staff.”
Gibson believes the benefits will be felt beyond jockeys and stable staff, continuing: "I suppose betting shop staff will finish an hour earlier in that seven-month period, also racecourse staff, so the knock-on effect is bigger than just jockeys and hard-working stable staff.
"This hasn't been easy but the BHA fixtures and funding team have been superb."
With the BHA also agreeing not to programme a fixture on Sunday, December 22 next year, it is hoped the date could provide a permanent slot for the PJA's awards ceremony, the Lesters.
The BHA said it would schedule double floodlit fixtures on Wednesdays and Thursdays in autumn 2019 to test their popularity with punters, which would have the net effect of adding five or six more meetings.
It also hoped the appearance money scheme which pays an extra £100 to horses finishing in the first eight on Friday and Saturday floodlit and summer evening fixtures, guaranteeing connections £400, will be extended to cover all floodlit fixtures.
BHA chief operating officer Richard Wayman said: "Repeatedly returning home late from race meetings, being followed by early starts the next day, isn't good for the health and wellbeing of our trainers, staff and jockeys, and ultimately impacts retention rates.
"At the same time, as the world changes and betting behaviours alter – in particular the ongoing, ever increasing switch to digital betting platforms – it's essential the sport adapts to meet this demand and schedules fixtures and races accordingly.
"We must maximise revenues to the sport and its people by engaging with betting audiences at times we know they want to bet and have few other sporting options.
"It's about striking the right balance and ensuring the sport generates revenue while not asking too much of our workforce. It's for this reason the agreed policies will be put in place next year.”
Andy Clifton, racing director at the Racecourse Association, said: "The RCA fully supports the policies being implemented in 2019, which send out a strong message about participant welfare but also take the need to keep the sport’s income in mind."
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Post by Kimmy on May 14, 2018 20:57:38 GMT
Tuesday: going, weather & non-runners Beverley GOING: GOOD WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: Inside Chepstow GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (Good in places) (GoingStick 8.0) WEATHER: Mostly sunny STALLS: Straight - Centre; Round - Inside NON RUNNERS: 5:15 Merarani (10) 7:20 So Enjoy (3) 7:50 Dancing Dragon (13) 8:20 Massini's Trap (1) Killarney GOING: YIELDING (Yielding to soft in places) WEATHER: Showers Sedgefield GOING: GOOD (Good to firm in places) (GoingStick: Chs 8.7, Hdl 8.8) (Watering) WEATHER: Partly cloudy NON RUNNERS: 2:00 Simply Business (13) 3:00 Stipulate (9) 4:30 Border Breaker (3) Southwell GOING: GOOD (GoingStick 7.0) (Watering to maintain) (Middle fence in home straight omitted) WEATHER: Mostly sunny NON RUNNERS: 6:30 Such A Legend (2) 8:00 Barely Black (10) Wincanton GOING: GOOD (Good to firm in places; GoingStick: Chs 7.1, Hdl 7.2) (Watering to maintain) (Rail movements - R1, 2 & 6 +23yds and R3 +38yds) WEATHER: Mostly sunny
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Post by dennisg on May 15, 2018 5:58:25 GMT
in today's sporting life.................... More uniformed security officers could be deployed at racecourses to help tackle outbreaks of violence. Racecourse Association chief executive Stephen Atkin said tracks would need to assess security measures after a brawl erupted at Ascot on Saturday. Footage shared widely on social media captured suited racegoers trading blows, while more than 50 people were involved in a brawl at Goodwood the previous weekend. Craig Newman, who witnessed the violence erupt at Ascot, said: "You could feel something was going to happen and all of a sudden, as I was walking past the bar, I heard some shouting from behind me. "I turned and almost immediately two guys started throwing punches at each other and before I knew it at least 20 others came piling in and everyone was throwing punches. "They then moved behind the bar that I was by and that's when I started filming. At first I couldn't believe my eyes but then eventually got the phone out to record it." Atkin said racecourses would have to employ the "right level of security staff". "The question you have to consider is how many of those should be in high visibility and how many in plain clothes. That is something racecourses may want to look at and step up the level of visibility," he told BBC 5 live. "There is very considerable training which the RCA helps run of racecourse staff about serving alcohol in bars and making drinking water freely available and advising people how to pace themselves," he continued. "With the issue of drugs, there are regular checks on areas that may be prone to drug misuse. "The RCA and our racecourse experience group are in regular touch with the police officers' association about how we can best tackle that."
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Post by dennisg on May 15, 2018 6:00:33 GMT
David O'Meara has his team in fine form right now and Ashley Iveson makes his Jacbequick the best bet on Tuesday. He has a tip for every race in the UK and Ireland. Jacbequick has been knocking on the door this season and can earn himself a deserved return to the winner's enclosure at Beverley. David O'Meara's charge has done a lot of his racing at the East Yorkshire circuit, with 21 previous course visits yielding five victories, five seconds and a third. He kicked off 2018 on the all-weather at Southwell on New Year's Day, finishing a well-beaten fourth, but has since filled the runner-up spot twice at Beverley, most recently going down by just a neck to Detachment. The handicapper has left Jacbequick on a mark of 79, 3lb lower than when striking gold at York last July, and he will certainly not be winning out of turn should he come home in front in the Westwood Handicap. Deep Intrigue can reward those who keep the faith in the first division of the Racing UK Now In HD Novice Stakes. The son of Dark Angel offered plenty of hope for the future when third behind the exciting Izzer on his racecourse debut in a Bath conditions race in March and it was no surprise to see him sent off at prohibitive odds on his second start at Musselburgh earlier this month. While odds-on backers had their fingers burnt, Deep Intrigue perhaps ran into another smart filly in newcomer Nicki's Angel and Mark Johnston's inmate is expected to make it third time lucky. Mayfair Madame should prove tough to beat in the opening Follow 188Bet On Twitter Novice Auction Stakes at Chepstow. The Stuart Kittow-trained juvenile shaped with abundant promise on her Windsor introduction three weeks ago and the third and fourth have both run well again since. That experience will not have been lost on Mayfair Madame and normal improvement is likely to be enough to see off her get off the mark in the opening race in Monmouthshire. Harry Beau can belatedly open his account in the Download The App At 188Bet Handicap. The four-year-old has run 16 times without finding the bullseye, but his two most recent efforts have been his best. Following a readying run at Lingfield in March, David Evans' gelding was beaten just half a length at Chelmsford in a first-time visor and went very close again at Brighton three weeks ago. On both occasions he has made much of the running before being mowed down late on, so dropping from seven to six furlongs and with Chester Cup-winning rider Fran Berry on his back, everything points to a big run. Sporting Life tips: BEVERLEY: 2.10 Deep Intrigue, 2.40 Ahlan Bil Emarati, 3.10 Ce De Nullis, 3.40 Dapper Man, 4.10 JACBEQUICK (NAP), 4.40 Harvest Day, 5.10 Dame Nellie, 5.45 Chief Justice. CHEPSTOW: 5.15 Mayfair Madame, 5.50 Golden Iris, 6.20 Happy Escape, 6.50 Harry Beau, 7.20 Royal Goldie, 7.50 Wildomar, 8.20 Massini's Trap. KILLARNEY: 5.40 Elysian Plains, 6.10 Raintree, 6.40 Agent Zigzag, 7.10 Eos, 7.40 Intense Stylist, 8.10 Scarpeta, 8.40 Law Girl. SEDGEFIELD: 2.00 Hey Bob, 2.30 My Renaissance, 3.00 Francky Du Berlais, 3.30 Ballyvic Boru, 4.00 Autumn Surprise, 4.30 General Mahler, 5.00 Staged Engagement. SOUTHWELL: 5.30 Too Many Diamonds, 6.00 Salto Chisco, 6.30 Galway Jack, 7.00 News For Pascal, 7.30 Settie Hill, 8.00 Floramoss, 8.30 Muthabir. WINCANTON: 2.20 Compatriot, 2.50 Borak, 3.20 Stole The Show, 3.50 Indian Hawk, 4.20 Bramble Brook, 4.50 Allthatglistens, 5.20 Unioniste. DOUBLE: Deep Intrigue and Jacbequick.
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Post by dennisg on May 15, 2018 6:02:28 GMT
Aidan O’Brien expects Saxon Warrior to show significant improvement from the QIPCO 2000 Guineas when he runs in the Investec Derby next month. The son of Deep Impact, steps up to a mile-and-a-half for the Epsom Classic and the trainer can't wait to see him back in action over a trip he thinks will suit. He said: "The plan with going to Newmarket, and with the Derby in mind, we didn't want to start over seven furlongs. We thought a mile at Newmarket was going to be a lovely start-off for him. Obviously we were very happy with him. Everything's good so far. We could not have been happier with Saxon because there's an awful lot of improvement to come. It'll be exciting to see. "We've always thought he was going to be a middle-distance horse, rather than Guineas horse. He's a big colt - he wears his head low. He's a good traveller and he seems balanced. He didn't have any problems at Newmarket with the dip. We're very happy with him. Ryan Moore will ride him as he's the number one rider and that's the way it is." Sporting Life ✔ @sportinglife 🗣️ Aidan O'Brien talks our @halo_straight through his runners for the @investec Derby, headed of course by Saxon Warriorhttps://soundcloud.com/sportinglife/aidan-obrien-3 … 12:51 PM - May 14, 2018 2 See Sporting Life's other Tweets Twitter Ads info and privacy Should Saxon Warrior be successful at Epsom, he would be in line for a crack at the Triple Crown in the St Leger at Doncaster in September. No horse has managed to win the 2000 Guineas, the Derby and the Leger since the great Nijinsky in 1970. The O'Brien-trained Camelot came mightily close in 2012 after being beaten just three-quarters of a length in the final leg, and the Ballydoyle handler feels Saxon Warrior has the tools to go one better. He said: "It would be unbelievable if we ever had a horse that ever did it. If there's a chance we had a Triple Crown horse, this was always going to be the horse. And that's why we started him off in the Guineas. We are still alive and kicking after the first round." Encke beats Camelot to deny the Ballydoyle team a Triple Crown Encke beats Camelot to deny the Ballydoyle team a Triple Crown
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Post by dennisg on May 15, 2018 6:04:09 GMT
David Ord heads to Beverley for his best Tuesday bet while there's also a selection for the evening card at Chepstow. Sporting Life's Daily Nap, May 15 Nap: Prying Pandora 4.10 Beverley 12 9 Prying Pandorap14 58-8OR: 72D 11/1 Form: 2509-73T: R A FaheyJ: P Hanagan Last run Live betting powered by Next best: Maid Up 7.20 Chepstow 5 13 Maid Up26 39-5OR: 67 4/1 Form: 80-3T: A M BaldingJ: Rob Hornby Last run Live betting powered by Treble: Dagueneau 5.10 Beverley 3 7 Dagueneau24 39-6OR: 64 4/1 Form: 060-2T: E A L DunlopJ: T Eaves Last run Live betting powered by Prying Pandora has caught the eye on both starts at Nottingham this season and can finally regain the winning thread in the Westwood Handicap at Beverley. Richard Fahey’s charge has twice been undone by slow starts at Colwick Park but took a step forward from her reappearance when third to Red Tea there last time. She’s been dropped two pounds since that run and getting weight from all her rivals and with Paul Hanagan in the saddle, looks ready to strike. David O’Meara supplies two of the chief dangers with Areen Heart and Jackbequick but Prying Pandora is handicapped to win again and this looks a good opportunity. Dagueneau can take the Hurn Handicap for Ed Dunlop. He showed significant improvement on his seasonal debut at Wolverhampton when runner-up to Elysees, showing signs of greenness before going down by a neck. It was his first start since being gelded over the winter. He’s up three pounds here in his second handicap but will much more streetwise and can get the better of fellow Newmarket raider Dame Nellie. Maid Up went into many a notebook on her Newmarket reappearance and can claim a first victory in the Read Silvestre De Sousa At 188Bet Fillies' Handicap at Chepstow. Andrew Balding’s charged had hinted at ability in two starts as juvenlile and belied odds of 100/1 to hit the frame behind Sheikha Reika at Headqaurters, making strong late headway. She steps up to 10 furlongs here which should unlock more of her potential and she looks potentially much better than an opening mark of 67. Daily Nap record: -1.50pts
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Post by Kimmy on May 15, 2018 9:17:31 GMT
WINCANTON
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
2.20 The Detainee
2.50 Karl Marx
3.20 Itsamanslife
3.50 Indian Hawk
4.20 Rise Of An Empire
4.50 Skin Deep
5.20 Unioniste
GIMCRACK
2.20 Compatriot
2.50 Borak
3.20 Stole The Show
3.50 Indian Hawk
4.20 Bramble Brook
4.50 Allthatglistens
5.20 Unioniste
SEDGEFIELD
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
2.00 Miss Benefitz
2.30 My Renaissance
3.00 Jamacho
3.30 Curious Carlos
4.00 Tickerty Boo
4.30 General Mahler
5.00 Master Debonair
GIMCRACK
2.00 Hey Bob
2.30 My Renaissance
3.00 Francky Du Berlais
3.30 Ballyvic Boru
4.00 Autumn Surprise
4.30 General Mahler
5.00 Staged Engagement
BEVERLEY
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
2.10 Deep Intrigue
2.40 Ahlan Bil Emarati
3.10 Ce De Nullis
3.40 Desert Ace (nap)
4.10 Areen Heart
4.40 Breathable
5.10 Camden Town
5.45 Georgian Manor
GIMCRACK
2.10 Deep Intrigue (nb)
2.40 Ahlan Bil Emarati
3.10 Ce De Nullis
3.40 Dapper Man
4.10 Jacbequick (nap)
4.40 Harvest Day
5.10 Dame Nellie
5.45 Chief Justice
SOUTHWELL
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
5.30 Too Many Diamonds
6.00 Oliver’s Gold
6.30 Galway Jack
7.00 Haasab
7.30 Settie Hill
8.00 Gi Jayne
8.30 Laugharne
GIMCRACK
5.30 Too Many Diamonds
6.00 Salto Chisco
6.30 Galway Jack
7.00 News For Pascal
7.30 Settie Hill
8.00 Floramoss
8.30 Muthabir
CHEPSTOW
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
5.15 Mayfair Madame
5.50 Robsdelight
6.20 Fair Selene (nb)
6.50 Tifl
7.20 Show Of Force
7.50 Time To Sea
8.20 Ocean Gale
GIMCRACK
5.15 Mayfair Madame
5.50 Golden Iris
6.20 Happy Escape
6.50 Harry Beau
7.20 Royal Goldie
7.50 Wildomar
8.20 Massini’s Trap
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Post by Kimmy on May 15, 2018 9:18:05 GMT
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Post by Kimmy on May 15, 2018 10:26:07 GMT
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Post by Kimmy on May 15, 2018 16:04:11 GMT
All the action tonight is in one place on At The Races, which screens Flat racing from Chepstow and Killarney along with Southwell's jumps fixture. Here are three horses to keep an eye on
Bailarico 8.20 Chepstow
Fresh from recording a half-century of winners for the fourth jumps season running, Warren Greatrex has an intriguing runner on the Flat in Bailarico, who won a point-to-point at Barbury in January. But don't be fooled the five-year-old is some slow old boat as he was bred by Darley and ran twice on the Flat for Charlie Appleby before moving on. Greatrex is expecting a positive performance from the son of Dubawi, who will be ridden by the red-hot Richard Kingscote.
4/1 Bailarico 8:20 Chepstow Notnow Seamus 8.30 Southwell
Not many hotter duos than the Skelton brothers Dan and Harry, the trainer-jockey dream team who combine with Notnow Seamus. Off for nearly a year, the seven-year-old, picked up for just £7,000, has had three starts over hurdles and should have more to offer on his first start for new connections, who have applied a tongue-tie and hood. He was a non-runner at Worcester recently but shouldn't lack for fitness.
11/4 Notnow Seamus 8:30 Southwell Law Girl 8.40 Killarney
Everyone knows what an outstanding jumps trainer Willie Mullins is, but he's pretty handy on the Flat too as triumphs in the Irish St Leger, Ebor and at Royal Ascot prove. In Law Girl, he has claims of winning the closing contest at Killarney. A daughter of Lawman, the five-year-old has been off since October and lost her way over hurdles, but her Flat form in France entitles her to be in the mix and champion jockey Colin Keane takes the ride for Mullins, whose yard continues to go well.
11/10 Law Girl 8:40 Killarney
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Post by Kimmy on May 15, 2018 18:32:35 GMT
Beverley, 15 May 18 Race 1 - 2:10pm THE RACING UK NOW IN HD NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (DIV I) The Starter reported that CHAMPAGNE CLOUDS was unruly and broke out of the stalls and was withdrawn at 14.11. Brian Ellison was informed that the colt could not run until the day after passing a stalls test.
Following the race Edward Greatrex reported that QUIET ENDEAVOUR (IRE), placed fifth, ran green
Race 3 - 3:10pm THE VERY BRITISH RACEDAY SATURDAY 9 JUNE SELLING STAKES (CLASS 6) Following the race Kieran Schofield reported that MONEY FOR LUCK (IRE), placed sixth, missed the break and jumped left leaving the stalls.
Race 4 - 3:40pm THE ANNIE OXTOBY MEMORIAL HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for YOUNG TIGER to go early to post.
James Sullivan reported that RACQUET, placed seventh, was denied a clear run approaching the final furlong.
Race 5 - 4:10pm THE WESTWOOD HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for KENTUCKYCONNECTION (USA) to wear a hood in the Parade Ring.
ALEJANDRO (IRE) lost its near fore shoe on the way to the start. As David Loughnane had indicated at declaration prior to racing that the gelding should not be withdrawn in the event that it shed a plate, ALEJANDRO (IRE) was allowed to run.
Following the race, Daniel Tudhope reported that AREEN HEART (FR), placed fifth, hung right-handed. Paul Hanagan reported that PRYING PANDORA (FR), placed sixth, was slowly into stride.
Race 6 - 4:40pm THE HULL FC FAMILY RACEDAY ON 30 MAY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Approximately 1½ furlongs out PREDICTION (IRE), unplaced, edged slightly right causing CANADIAN GEORGE (FR), placed sixth and HARVEST DAY, placed fourth, to move marginally right causing BAASHA, unplaced to be short of room, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Following the race, Tony Hamilton reported that AD LIBITUM, was denied a clear run. The representative of Mark H Tompkins reported that FOUR FIFTY THREE, unplaced, was unsuited by the track.
Race 7 - 5:10pm THE HURN HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Following the race, Toby Eley reported that ENCHANTING ENYA (IRE), placed sixth, hung left-handed. Paul Hanagan reported that DAME NELLIE, placed third, was slowly into stride.
Race 8 - 5:45pm THE RACING UK MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) Having reviewed the start the Stewards were satisfied that CHIEF JUSTICE had refused to race and was deemed to be a runner.
An enquiry was held into the unruly behaviour of CHIEF JUSTICE which refused to race. Richard Fahey’s representative and Tony Hamilton were interviewed and shown recordings of the start. Taking into account that CHIEF JUSTICE refused to race at York on 23 August 2017, the trainer’s representative was informed that any future similar behaviour from the gelding may result in the horse being reported to the Head Office of the British Horseracing Authority.
Following the race, Andrew Mullen reported that NEVADA, fifth, ran green. View Stewards report Chepstow, 15 May 18 Race 1 - 5:15pm THE FOLLOW 188BET ON TWITTER NOVICE AUCTION STAKES (CLASS 5) Following the race, Hector Crouch reported that WYE BOTHER (IRE), unplaced, hung left-handed throughout. The representative of Milton Bradley reported that the filly was unsuited by the ground which was Good to Firm, Good in places on this occasion. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of WYE BOTHER (IRE) failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 2 - 5:50pm THE RACING TICKET GIVEAWAYS AT @188bet NOVICE AUCTION STAKES (CLASS 6) Inside the final furlong, the winner, MAYPOLE, lugged quickly right-handed away from the whip before being corrected by its rider, briefly carrying GOLDEN IRIS, 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 MAYPOLE.
Race 4 - 6:50pm THE DOWNLOAD THE APP AT 188BET HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that INDIAN AFFAIR, placed sixth, had bled from the nose and lost its left hind shoe. View Stewards report Sedgefield, 15 May 18 Race 1 - 2:00pm THE PAXTONS FOR CASEIH MAXXUM SIGNATURE EDITION HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Permission was given for MISS BENEFITZ (IRE) to be led to post early.
The winner RUSSIAN RASCAL, appeared to show an improvement in form, compared with its previous run at Market Rasen on 22 April 2018, where the gelding finished sixth of eleven beaten 22 lengths. Maurice Barnes’ explanation that the gelding may have appreciated the quicker ground on this occasion was noted.
The performance of FOR JIM (IRE), which finished unplaced, was considered. The representative of Trainer Jennie Candlish 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, Finian O’Toole reported that ROCKLIFFE, which was pulled up, lost its action after 2 out. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities. The Veterinary Officer also reported that BARABOY (IRE), unplaced, finished lame right fore.
Race 3 - 3:00pm THE PAXTONS FOR HORSCH CULTIVATORS, DRILLS & SPRAYERS MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that L’ETOILE (IRE), which was pulled up, was found to be lame right fore.
Race 4 - 3:30pm THE PAXTONS FOR KVERNELAND MACHINERY & GENUINE SPARES NOVICES' STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that GRIS DE PRON (FR), placed third, had bled from the nose.
Race 6 - 4:30pm THE PAXTONS USE ROMERO INSURANCE BROKERS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Qualifier for the Northern Lights Middle Distance Chase Series) Following the race, Brian Hughes reported that his saddle slipped on GENERAL MAHLER (IRE), placed third.
Race 7 - 5:00pm THE PAXTONS FOR JCB FASTRAC MAIDEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS' AND AMATEUR RIDERS' RACE ) David Thompson was fined £80 as the record of vaccinations on the passport of HAWTHORNE BUSH (IRE) had been altered. View Stewards report Wincanton, 15 May 18 Race 1 - 2:20pm THE SMARKETS BETTING EXCHANGE NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) An enquiry was held to consider why David Weston was running ADMIRAL’S SUNSET here at Wincanton on going described as good, good to firm in places having declared the mare a non-runner at Exeter on 8 May 2018 on ground with the same official description. The trainer stated that he had declared on good, good to soft ground at Exeter but the ground had dried out quickly and, in his opinion, it was patchy and uneven.
An enquiry was held to consider why Katy Price was running OUT FOR JUSTICE (IRE) here at Wincanton on going described as good, good to firm in places, having declared the gelding a non-runner at Taunton on 25 April 2018 on ground with the same official description. The trainer stated that the ground at Taunton was genuinely good, good to firm in places whereas here at Wincanton, having walked the course, she felt there was a lot more moisture in the ground.
Following the race David Bass reported that ADMIRAL'S SUNSET, unplaced, ran too freely.
Race 2 - 2:50pm THE SMARKETS 2% COMMISSION HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) The winner, ICE TRES, appeared to show improved form compared with her previous run at Newton Abbot on 9 May 2018, where the mare finished fifth of seventeen, beaten 19 lengths on good ground. It was noted that Chris Down could offer no explanation for the mare’s improved form other than this appeared to be a less competitive race. ICE TRES was routine tested.
Following the race the representative of Mark Gillard reported that KARL MARX (IRE), placed fifth, was unsuited by the good, good to firm in places, ground, and would prefer an easier surface.
Race 3 - 3:20pm THE smarkets.com HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Permission was given for ZULU OSCAR to wear a hood in the parade ring only.
Race 5 - 4:20pm THE smarkets.com HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Following the race the Veterinary Officer reported that RISE OF AN EMPIRE (IRE), placed third, had bled from the nose.
Race 6 - 4:50pm THE SMARKETS MARES' STANDARD OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (NHMOPS Bonus Race) Following the race Harry Cobden reported that ALLTHATGLISTENS (IRE), unplaced, ran too freely in the early stages and Tom Scudamore reported that SHELL CRYSTAL, which was pulled up, lost its action. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of SHELL CRYSTAL failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 7 - 5:20pm THE SMARKETS OPEN HUNTERS' STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 6) Following the race the Veterinary Officer reported that KAYF SUPREME, placed third, had bled from the nose and Mr James King reported that RED DEVIL LADS (IRE), which was pulled up, hung left-handed throughout. View Stewards report Southwell, 15 May 18 Race 1 - 5:30pm THE N & L FRANKLIN DEVELOPMENTS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) On the way out onto the course, DARLOA (IRE) ran backwards and slipped over, landing on the rubber surface. The gelding was checked at the start by a Veterinary Surgeon and deemed fit to race.
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that NEXT EXIT (IRE), unplaced, lost its right fore shoe.
Race 2 - 6:00pm THE CONNIE WHITE MEMORIAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Following the race, Jonathan Burke reported that GET RHYTHM, placed eighth, ran flat.
Race 3 - 6:30pm THE SOUTH NOTTS HUNT OPEN HUNTERS' STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 6) (Midlands Point-to-Point Area) Permission was given for SAM CAVALLARO (IRE) to be mounted in the chute.
Race 4 - 7:00pm THE HORSE RACING BETTING ODDS AT bettingodds.com NOVICES' HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) The winner, FLYING VERSE, appeared to show an improvement in form compared with its previous run at Towcester on 6 May 2018, where the gelding unseated its rider. David Dennis could offer no explanation for FLYING VERSE’s improved form. The gelding was routine tested.
Following the race, Richard Patrick reported that ARTHUR’S REUBEN, which was pulled up, was never travelling. The Veterinary Officer reported that PHOENIX ROCK (IRE), placed fourth, lost its right fore shoe and DAN’S QUEST, which was pulled up, lost its left hind shoe.
Race 5 - 7:30pm THE COMPARE FREE BETS AT bettingodds.com MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (ARC Summer Novices' Brush Hurdle Series Qualifier) Permission was given for GOLDEN SANDSTORM (IRE) to go early to post.
Race 6 - 8:00pm THE BETTING ODDS AT bettingodds.com MARES' HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) ILOVEMINTS wore earplugs.
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Post by Kimmy on May 15, 2018 18:33:07 GMT
Grand National-winning jockey Timmy Murphy announced his retirement from race-riding after steering Happy Escape to success at Chepstow on Tuesday evening.
Murphy won the Aintree showpiece in 2008 aboard the David Pipe-trained Comply Or Die in the colours of the late David Johnson.
He enjoyed great success in Johnson's distinctive blue and green silks, winning the 2008 Ryanair Chase on Our Vic and partnering Well Chief to four high-profile victories.
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Post by Kimmy on May 15, 2018 18:33:58 GMT
The highly successful association between Ger Lyons and Qatar Racing has come to a sudden and unexplained halt after what David Redvers, racing manager for Sheikh Fahad's ownership vehicle, described as a "difference of opinion".
Lyons, who saddled a Group 3 winner for the operation just last Monday when the exciting Irish 1,000 Guineas entry Lightening Quick won the Athasi Stakes at Naas, broke the news on his blog on Tuesday.
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Post by Kimmy on May 15, 2018 20:00:19 GMT
Newmarket: David Milnes
Crowned Eagle (2.20 York, nap)
Ran out a game winner of the Rosebery Handicap when last seen at Kempton in March and should enjoy this galloping track. Marco Botti's four-year-old has since worked well on Racecourse Side.
Others to follow York: 3.30 Tasleet, 4.05 Lubinka, 4.35 Cavatina, 5.35 Zeelander. Yarmouth: 2.10 Emblazoned, 2.45 Luna Magic, 3.20 Calm Charm, 3.55 Genuine Approval, 4.25 Salt Whistle Bay, 4.55 Marilyn, 5.25 Ubla, 6.00 Summerseat Mist. Bath: 6.25 Crystal Deauvile, 6.55 Falcon's View
Lambourn: James Burn
Dreamboat Annie (6.25 Bath, nap)
Mark Usher has his team in fine order and this filly was fancied at Windsor last week only to stumble and unseat her rider. Compensation awaits this course-and-distance winner.
6/1 Dreamboat Annie 6:25 Bath Others to follow Bath: 5.20 Jakeboy, 6.55 Flintrock, 7.25 Lady Valdean, 7.55 Attain, 8.25 Choral Music. Newton Abbot: 3.10 Royal Irish Hussar, 4.15 Bay Fortuna, 5.15 Top Of The Charts. Perth: 6.05 Champ. Yarmouth: 2.10 Etisalat. York: 2.20 Now Children, 3.30 Harry Angel, 4.05 Ceilidhs Dream, 4.35 Desert Doctor, 5.35 Okool.
West Country: Andrew King
King Calvin (2.00 Newton Abbot, nap)
Bumped into a potentially smart sort when runner up last time and fancied to go one better, despite his penalty.
4/6 King Calvin 2:00 Newton Abbot Others to follow Newton Abbot: 2.35 Bit Of A Charlie, 3.10 Sporting Boy, 3.45 Calin Du Brizais, 4.15 Dunn's River, 4.45 Vivaldi Collonges, 5.15 Earth Prince. Bath: 5.20 Toolatetodelegate, 5.55 Coronation Cottage, 6.55 Brahms De Clermont, 7.55 Volpone Jelois.
North: Colin Russell
Orion's Bow (2.55 York, nap)
Won five times in 2016, but generally below his best last year. Ran an encouraging race when third at Pontefract on his return after getting no sort of run and as that form was solid he is fancied to go well in this competitive event.
5/1 Orion's Bow 2:55 York Others to follow Bath: 5.20 Mighty Zip, 6.25 Knockout Blow, 6.55 Francophilia, 8.25 Christmas Night. Perth: 6.35 Motion To Strike, 7.05 Cosmic Tigress, 7.35 Onderun, 8.05 Classical Sound, 8.35 Wyfield Rose, 9.05 Double Whammy. Yarmouth: 2.10 Nearest Green, 3.20 Steel Helmet, 4.55 Honey Badger, 5.25 Merdon Castle, 6.00 Lucifugous. York: 2.20 Grandee, 3.30 Brando, 4.35 Valdolobo, 5.05 World Order, 5.35 Mooltazem.
Racing Post Ratings: Paul Curtis
Orion's Bow (2.55 York)
Struggled for form last season, but has slipped to an attractive mark as a result and there was promise in last month's return to action.
5/1 Orion's Bow 2:55 York Topspeed: Dave Edwards
Tasleet (3.30 York)
Landed this 12 months ago and William Haggas's speedy five-year-old may follow up and upset the favourite.
9/2 Tasleet 3:30 York Longshot: David Revers
Sir Dancealot (3.30 York)
Good reappearance behind Brando in a Group 3 at Newmarket. Should come on plenty for that and this course winner could have the race run to suit.
10/1 Sir Dancealot 3:30 York Ireland: Tony O'Hehir
Daybreak Boy (7.15 Punchestown)
A good Flat handicapper last summer, Henry de Bromhead's five-year-old has run well in three starts over hurdles and looks to have been provided with a good opportunity to get his head in front over hurdles here.
4/1 Daybreak Boy 7:15 Punchestown Raceform Interactive nugget
With 5 winners from his last 7 runners in the Musidora, including the last three runnings, all with Frankie Dettori riding, John Gosden has to be the man to follow in that contest. He has Highgarden this time round.
5/2 Highgarden 4:05 York
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Post by Kimmy on May 15, 2018 20:01:09 GMT
Merdon Castle’s (Yarmouth 5.25) recent form leaves a lot to be desired but he is now 15lb below his previous winning mark. His last win came just under a year ago and he has changed trainers since then, moving to Ivan Furtado’s yard in March. He’s had a couple of sighters for Furtado and he may well step up on what he’s shown recently.
Roc Astrale (Bath 6.55) takes to the track looking to enhance the impressive 50 per cent strike-rate of trainer Amanda Perrett and jockey Pat Dobbs when they team up at the West Country venue. He made a fair reappearance when fourth at Chelmsford 13 days ago and will be looking to build on that today.
Philip Hobbs has a great record when making the long trip to Perth (55 per cent) and he has just the one runner on the card in the shape of Mendip Express (9.05), who is looking to follow up his win at Hexham last month.
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Post by Kimmy on May 15, 2018 20:01:56 GMT
Wednesday: going, weather & non-runners Bath GOING: FIRM WEATHER: Showers STALLS: 5f & 5.5f - Centre; 1m, 1m2f & 1m3f - Inside; 1m5f - Outside NON RUNNERS: 7:25 Love And Be Loved (3) 8:25 Parable (10) Newton Abbot GOING: GOOD (Good to firm in places) (GoingStick 6.7) (Watering) (Rail movements: Race 1 + 54yds, Races 2 & 6 +49yds, Races 3 & 5 +45yds, Race 4 +42yds and Race 7 +36yds) WEATHER: Showers Perth GOING: GOOD TO SOFT (Good in places) (GoingStick 6.6) (First hurdle after 2m start omitted) (Rail movements: Race 1 +30yds, Races 2 & 3 +24yds and Races 4, 5, 6 & 7 +35yds) WEATHER: Mostly sunny Punchestown GOING: GOOD WEATHER: Sunny Yarmouth GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (GoingStick 8.0; Back straight 7.6) (Watered) WEATHER: Cloudy STALLS: Straight - Centre; 1m2f - Inside NON RUNNERS: 3:20 Freewheel (2) 4:25 Ifwecan (3)Desert Frost (1) York GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (GoingStick 7.5) (Watered) (Rail movements - Races 1, 4 & 7 +32yds) WEATHER: Showers STALLS: 5f - Stands' side; 6f & 1m4f - Centre; Remainder - Inside NON RUNNERS: 4:35 Flavius Titus (7)
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Post by dennisg on May 16, 2018 6:45:39 GMT
in today's sporting life............... Ben Linfoot seeks out the best Value Bet selections on day one of York's Dante Meeting and he's taking two against the field in the big sprint handicap. Value Bet: York Dante Meeting, day one For details of advised bookmakers and each-way terms, visit our transparent tipping record Since a bit of rainfall on Saturday night that was measured at 10mm on the Knavesmire, it has been hot and dry and we’re subsequently looking at ground currently described as Good to Firm, Good in places for day one of the Dante meeting at York. That’s absolutely fine for Harry Angel, the day one star attraction in the Duke Of York Stakes. He’ll have to defy a 5lb penalty in the Group Two contest but if he’s anywhere near fully tuned up for this he’s going to take some beating judging by his efforts on fast ground in the Sandy Lane and the July Cup last summer. If he’s not quite on his A-game it looks wide open, with Sir Dancealot looking a potential improver over this trip this season. He looked to be a better horse following a gelding operation last time, he’s one from one at York and could well reverse form with Brando now he’s got a run under his belt. The presence of Harry Angel is a looming one, though, so it’s a no-bet race for me as is the Tattersalls Musidora Stakes at 4.05. This Oaks trial doesn’t usually throw up shocks with odds-on favourites winning in four of the last five years, but the odd one out in that sequence was David Simcock’s once-raced Madame Chiang at 8/1 in 2014. Simcock, fresh from Classic glory in France with Teppal at the weekend, saddles the once-raced Ejtyah this time around and the daughter of Frankel is well worth a second look following an impressive debut success at Chelmsford in December. The race that gets the punting juices flowing, though, is the 19-runner Infinity Tyres Handicap over six furlongs at 2.55 and at 25/1 (General) it’s worth chancing EL HOMBRE is good enough to take this step up in grade in his stride on his favoured ground conditions. Keith Dalgleish’s horse won four times from nine starts last season and his form figures when the ground is officially Good to Firm are 2-1-1-1-1, underlining his preference for a faster surface. A sharp six furlongs on fast ground look his optimum conditions judging by his career-best win on his final start last season at Thirsk, a performance that came from just a 3lb lower mark than the one he races off on Wednesday. He’s a big price in part because he finished last at Lingfield on his seasonal return, but that was over seven furlongs and he was only beaten just over five lengths, while it should be remembered he was last on the all-weather first-time out last year before that productive summer on turf. It’s to be hoped that run will have brought him on plenty fitness-wise and he looks to have the right style for six furlongs York, being a sprinter with the pace for five that likes to be up there with the leaders from the outset. Drawn in 14 towards the stands’ side, he looks to be where the early pace is with Flying Pursuit, Ower Fly and stablemate Dark Defender likely to help force the gallop from those drawn among the high numbers. This is the best race he’s ever run in, which is the main concern, but at 25s the price compensates for that as he could well improve again on this ground. One that won’t be lacking for class is Paul Midgley’s FINAL VENTURE and at 12/1 (General) he’s also worth backing in the race; his first handicap in this country in 12 runs. Two of his best performances last year came on similar ground at Beverley - in the Bullet where he was denied by the evergreen Take Cover and at York in the City Walls Stakes where the same horse beat him by half-a-length. That sort of form, where he beat several horses rated 100-plus, gives him a fine chance here off 102, especially considering he was rated 10lb higher following that run at York last July. It has been a while since he has run over six furlongs in the UK, but he’s a four-time winner at the trip with two of those coming in handicaps off marks of 104 and 108 at Meydan. He’s the pace angle down the centre of the track and if he gets into a nice groove under Oisin Murphy he could well take some pegging back. Orion’s Bow is very well-handicapped now and looks the one to beat, but he’s looking pretty short at around 4/1 for a horse that is winless in his last 14. I’m happy to take him on with the selected pair. Posted at 1700 BST on 15/05/18. Ben Linfoot's Value Bet aim: The Value Bet is designed to generate long-term profit by searching for overpriced horses in the feature weekend races and at the big Festivals in the UK. Running total: +351.14pts to advised stakes/prices (from inception of Value Bet column in January 2010 to current).
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