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Post by dennisg on May 16, 2018 6:47:51 GMT
Richard Fahey takes us through his team for the opening two days of York's Dante Festival - with a trio of sprinters launching the Musley Bank assault. The Dante Festival gets under way on Wednesday and we're treble-handed in the Infinity Tyres Handicap. George Bowen ran better at Doncaster the other day which is encouraging but he's very in and out as a general rule. On a going day he'd have a small chance here. Gin In The Inn won well at Ripon on his reappearance but I'm just a fraction worried about the ground. I hope it's not too quick for him. He has form on good to firm but is arguably better on good or slower. He's fit and well and in good form. The ground is also the question mark over Private Matter. We're chancing him on it after he ran well in the same race at Doncaster as George Bowen did. He's a well handicapped horse on his two-year-old form. We also run three in the Conundrum HR Consulting Handicap. We’re very happy with Clubbable, she's in great form at home. She's tough and always tries and it's just a question of whether she has anything in hand of the handicapper starting her season off from 81. I don’t think International Man is particularly well treated off 76 but he ran well fresh last season and it will be interesting to see how he goes on his reappearance. He's won at the track before. Zap is another who hasn't much in hand but we're happy with him at home. He's drawn wider than you'd like and I'm just concerned he might just need this. Zap Zap - could just need his seasonal reappearance The British Stallions Studs EBF Novice Stakes looks a warm heat. We introduce Charming Kid who's a horse we like a lot. I hope he runs a big race for all it looks a very good race. I've been wanting to step Carnageo up to a mile-and-a-half for some time and get the opportunity in the Oak Farm Stables Handicap. On pedigree he has a chance of getting it and it will be interesting to see how he goes. Doctor Cross ran well at Haydock on his reappearance and has a small chance here. Liquid Gold probably need it on her Beverley and I hope she runs well for Normal Steel. She's drawn wider than you'd like and has to overcome that though. Third Time Lucky has been running well without winning. We try again in the Betfred TV Hambleton Handicap on Thursday. If they go an end-to-end gallop the race might just suit him and I'd love to see him get his head in front again this season. Lightning Attack is a nice colt, we like him. He'll be winning races this season and starts out in the Stratford Place Stud Breeds Group Winners ebfstallions.com Maiden Stakes. It's a very warm race on paper but I hope our fellow goes well.
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Post by dennisg on May 16, 2018 6:49:46 GMT
Frankie Dettori is fancied to get the best out of Danzeno at York on Wednesday as Simon Holt previews day one of the Dante Festival. Recommended bets: York, Wednesday For details of advised bookmakers and each-way terms, visit our transparent tipping record Despite having the best form on offer, LUBINKA looks over-priced in Wednesday's Group Three Tattersalls Musidora Stakes. Peter Chapple-Hyam's filly kept good company last season, finishing third to Soliloquy in a novice event at Ascot on her second start and was then far from disgraced at odds of 150/1 when sixth behind the recent 1000 Guineas runner-up Laurens in the Fillies Mile at Newmarket. Keeping on well at the finish that day, the daughter of Mastercraftsman, who has a stamina-laden dam line, will probably need middle-distances and ran out an easy winner of a minor contest over a mile-and-a-half at Lingfield in April, form franked by the brushed-aside runner-up Amourice who won at Doncaster subsequently. With all of her rivals stepping up in class and unproven at this level, Lubinka has plausible claims. Best of the opposition could be Ceilidhs Dream who over-turned the well-fancied William Haggas-trained filly Sea Of Class in a one-mile maiden at Newmarket at the Craven meeting and, although by Oasis Dream, is bred to stay further. However, that form is hard to assess as none of the placed horses have run since. Haggas' Give And Take, another easy winner at Lingfield last September, finished just over a length ahead of the re-opposing Highgarden at Sandown last month without proving any match for the seemingly unfancied but well-bred winner Crystal Hope, trained by Sir Michael Stoute. That form may be useful but, at this stage, it's a guess. On pedigree, Ejtyah, a daughter of Frankel out of a well-bred French mare, takes the eye but this is a big jump up after she beat four rivals at Chelmsford in December. Her trainer David Simcock will be on a high after sending out Teppal to win last Sunday's French 1000 Guineas. Of course, the big draw on the card is Harry Angel, the outstanding sprinter who makes his reappearance in the Group Two Duke Of York Clipper Logistics Stakes. However, at likely odds-on and carrying a 5lb penalty, Clive Cox's speedster doesn't really appeal for betting purposes and, first time out, last year's winner Tasleet and the race-fit Brando and Sir Dancealot are capable of making a race of it. In the opening Sky Bet First Race Special Jorvik Handicap, Hamada looks set to start favourite after returning from an absence to win at Wolverhampton nearly three weeks ago. Charlie Appleby's gelding, the mount of stable jockey William Buick, could be well-handicapped on his second to Atty Persse in a maiden at Sandown in September 2016, though the winner was making his debut that day. At the odds, I am inclined to take a chance on Appleby's second-string BANKSEA enjoying a first try at a mile-and-a-half under James Doyle. Successful in last year's Spring Cup (over a mile) at Newbury, the five-year-old ran consistently over a mile-and-a-quarter in Dubai where, on each occasion, he kept on well in the closing stages. By Lawman out of a mare who won over this trip, this experiment may unlock a bit more from a horse who has always had plenty of ability. In the Infinity Tyres Handicap, I will take another chance - this time with DANZENO who, despite his advancing years, could be hard to beat off his current handicap mark providing he gets away from the stalls on terms. Sometimes a slow starter, Frankie Dettori's mount is 13lb lower than his peak career rating, appeared to run well at the weights in a conditions event at Chelmsford last time behind Lancelot Du Lac and has run well at York in the past, notably when third to Magical Memory and Suedois in the Duke Of York Stakes on this card two years ago. Danzeno may not be quite the force of old but the handicapper has definitely given him a chance.
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Post by dennisg on May 16, 2018 6:51:41 GMT
Nick Grant takes Sir Dancelot to win the feature race at York on Wednesday - and he has a tip for every race in the UK and Ireland. Sir Dancealot can spring a surprise of sorts in the Clipper Logistics Duke of York Stakes at York. Plenty of attention will surround Harry Angel, and rightly so after his efforts last season, but there are sound enough reasons to think David Elsworth's charge can give him at least give him a run for his money. Chief among those is the fact Sir Dancealot is race-fit, following a good effort to chase home Brando in the Abernant Stakes at Newmarket. A gelding operation also seems to have been of benefit and while six and a half furlongs would doubtless be his trip if connections could pick an ideal one, having a horse on your side that will run to the line is never a bad thing. The yard is on a high, too, following victory in a big handicap at Ascot on Saturday. Highgarden gets the nod in the Tattersalls Musidora Stakes. That John Gosden took enough positives from her run in defeat at Sandown to come to a race like this looks significant. This will only be her third career outing and she is entitled to have learned plenty from that last outing, as she did not have to work at all hard to win her only juvenile outing. Her trainer felt she got a little tapped for toe when the pace quickened at the Esher circuit, before finding her feet and staying on again. While this is a major trial for the Oaks, it will probably be Royal Ascot and the Ribblesdale Stakes should things go to plan. Newmarket handler Roger Varian also has a fine chance of a York winner as Zeelander looking a leading player in the Oaks Farm Stables Handicap. Keep an eye on Flying Pursuit in the Infinity Tyres Handicap. Tim Easterby's five-year-old has plenty of decent form on the Knavesmire and was not disgraced on his return to the fray at Ripon. The three-runner race Mayson Mac won at Musselburgh was nothing to write home about, but he clearly has talent and should feel the benefit of the experience when he lines up for the British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes. Sporting Life tips: BATH: 5.20 Dalness Express, 5.55 Powerful Dream, 6.25 Haylah, 6.55 Brahms De Clermont, 7.25 See The Sea, 7.55 Desert Cross, 8.25 Choral Music. NEWTON ABBOT: 2.00 King Calvin, 2.35 Bel Esprit, 3.10 Royal Irish Hussar, 3.45 Bestwork, 4.15 Iniesta, 4.45 Vivaldi Collonges, 5.15 Colonel Custard. PERTH: 6.05 Champ, 6.35 Calivigny, 7.05 Quantum Of Solace , 7.35 Miss Biscotti, 8.05 Cockley Beck, 8.35 Jet Master, 9.05 Creevytennant. PUNCHESTOWN: 5.45 Asthuria, 6.15 Peace News, 6.45 El Vasco, 7.15 Come To Me, 7.45 Awayinthewest, 8.15 Crown Of Thorns, 8.45 Castle North. YARMOUTH: 2.10 Etisalat, 2.45 Rayaa, 3.20 Bartholomew J, 3.55 Outofthequestion, 4.25 Salt Whistle Bay, 4.55 Slow To Hand, 5.25 Ubla, 6.00 Summerseat Mist. YORK: 2.20 Hamada, 2.55 Flying Pursuit, 3.30 SIR DANCEALOT (NAP), 4.05 Highgarden, 4.35 Desert Doctor, 5.05 Mayson Mac, 5.35 Zeelander. DOUBLE: Sir Dancealot and Highgarden.
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Post by Kimmy on May 16, 2018 7:19:52 GMT
YARMOUTH
ROBIN GOODFELLOW GIMCRACK
2.10 Emblazoned 2.10 Etisalat
2.45 Rayaa 2.45 Rayaa
3.20 Raven Banner 3.20 Bartholomew J
3.55 Outofthequestion 3.55 Outofthequestion
4.25 Salt Whistle Bay 4.25 Salt Whistle Bay
4.55 Honey Badger 4.55 Slow To Hand
5.25 Tallulah's Quest 5.25 Ubla
6.00 Lucifugous 6.00 Summerseat Mist
YORK
ROBIN GOODFELLOW GIMCRACK
2.20 Contango 2.20 Hamada
2.55 Final Venture 2.55 Final Pursuit
3.30 Tasleet 3.30 SIR DANCEALOT (nap)
4.05 Lubinka 4.05 Highgarden (nb)
4.35 Queen's Sargent (nb) 4.35 Desert Doctor
5.05 World Order 5.05 Mayson Mac
5.35 REVEREND JACOBS (nap) 5.35 Zeelander
NEWMARKET - 2.20 Hamada (nap); 4.05 Highgarden (nb).
NORTHERNER - 4.35 THREE SAINTS BAY (nap)
NEWTON ABBOTT
ROBIN GOODFELLOW GIMCRACK
2.00 King Calvin 2.00 King Calvin
2.35 Posh Totty 2.35 Bel Espirit
3.10 Dino Velvet 3.10 Royal Irish Hussar
3.45 Mick Thonic 3.45 Bestwork
4.15 Does It In Style 4.15 Iniesta
4.45 Strumble Head 4.45 Vivaldi Collonges
5.15 Top Of The Charts 5.15 Colonel Custard
BATH
ROBIN GOODFELLOW GIMCRACK
5.20 Dalness Express 5.20 Dalness Express
5.55 Powerful Dream 5.55 Powerful Dream
6.25 Swing Out Sister 6.25 Haylah
6.55 Falcon's View 6.55 Brahms De Clermont
7.25 See The Sea 7.25 See The Sea
7.55 Volpone Jelois 7.55 Desert Cross
8.25 Christmas Night 8.25 Choral Music
NORTHERNER - 6.55 Francophilia (nb)
PERTH
ROBIN GOODFELLOW GIMCRACK
6.05 Champ 6.05 Champ
6.35 Alizee De Janeiro 6.35 Calivigny
7.05 Bahrikate 7.05 Quantam Of Solace
7.35 Havana Jack 7.35 Miss Biscotti
8.05 Cockley Beck 8.05 Cockley Beck
8.35 Maraweh 8.35 Jet Master
9.05 Creevytennant 9.05 Creevytennant
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Post by Kimmy on May 16, 2018 7:20:20 GMT
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Post by Kimmy on May 16, 2018 13:03:16 GMT
It's worth making the point about the change in place terms in a couple of the races at York. Iin the opener (2.20), the absence of Grandee means only seven go to post and that's just two places on offer for each-way and Placepot players. In the 4.35, Flavius Titus doesn't go and that's a big frustration for each-way punters as it brings the field down to 15. Only three places are now on offer with the majority of firms.
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Post by Kimmy on May 16, 2018 13:31:48 GMT
THURSDAY
FREE TO AIR TV RACES 2:20 YORK Betfred "Supports Jack Berry House" Handicap Cl2 (4yo+ 0-105) 5f 19 runners ITV4 2:40 SALISBURY Smith & Williamson British EBF Fillies' Handicap Cl3 (3yo 0-90) 1m2f 7 runners ITV4 2:55 YORK Betfred Middleton Stakes (Group 2) (Fillies & Mares) Cl1 (4yo+) 1m2½f 7 runners ITV4 3:30 YORK Betfred Dante Stakes (Group 2) Cl1 (3yo) 1m2½f 9 runners ITV4 4:05 YORK Betfred TV Hambleton Handicap Cl2 (4yo+) 1m 11 runners ITV4 WORLDWIDE STAKES RACES
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Post by Kimmy on May 16, 2018 18:37:58 GMT
Bath, 16 May 18 Race 1 - 5:20pm THE DEREK SHERGOLD HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) The sponsorship in relation to TOOLATETODELEGATE, trained by Brian Barr, did not comply with the Sponsorship Code of Conduct. Barr was warned as to his responsibility to ensure that the correct sponsorship is carried.
Permission was given for GO CHARLIE to go early to post.
An enquiry was held to consider interference approximately 1 ½ furlongs out, when AMBERINE, placed fourth, ridden by Liam Keniry, interfered with FANTASY JUSTIFIER (IRE), placed eighth, ridden by John Fahy. Keniry was cautioned for careless riding as he had allowed his mount to drift right-handed, taking FANTASY JUSTIFIER (IRE) off its intended line.
Following the race, Tim Clark reported that GO CHARLIE, unplaced, was slowly away, and Franny Norton reported that MOSTASHREQAH, unplaced, had no more to give. The Veterinary Officer reported that STOPDWORLDNLETMEOFF, placed third, had a graze on its left-hind leg.
Race 2 - 5:55pm THE DRIVE VAUXHALL FILLIES' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) The Starter reported that SWEET PURSUIT was unruly, reared over in the stalls, and was withdrawn. Rod Millman was informed that the filly could not run until the day after passing a stalls test.
Following the race, Charles Bishop reported that EVERKYLLACHY (IRE), placed second, was denied a clear run.
Race 3 - 6:25pm THE MJ CHURCH HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for AQUADABRA (IRE) to go early to post.
DREAMBOAT ANNIE, trained by Mark Usher, was late in the Parade Ring due to the filly being difficult to saddle.
Following the race, Charles Bishop reported that AQUADABRA (IRE), placed eighth, was slowly away, David Probert reported that DREAMBOAT ANNIE, placed seventh, stumbled approximately 1 and a half furlongs out, and Kieran Shoemark reported that DONNY BELLE, placed fourth, was denied a clear run. The Veterinary Officer reported that both SWING OUT SISTER (IRE), placed fifth, and KODINA, placed sixth, had bled from the nose.
Race 4 - 6:55pm THE WEATHERBYS RACING BANK EBF CONFINED NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (Not run in more than four Flat races) Permission was given for FLINTROCK (GER) to wear a hood in the Parade Ring.
Following the race, Tom Marqaund reported that PIRATE KING, placed third, became unbalanced and stumbled entering the home straight and was never travelling. Dougie Costello reported that SARIM (IRE), placed fourth, ran green, and Hayley Turner reported that KHAZIX (IRE), unplaced, ran too free. The Veterinary Officer reported that POINT OF HONOUR (IRE), unplaced, had lost its right-fore shoe.
Race 5 - 7:25pm THE WEATHERBYS VAT SERVICES HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Following the race, Rossa Ryan reported that SEE THE SEA (IRE), placed seventh, was never travelling, and Joshua Bryan reported that BAYSTON HILL, placed sixth, hung left-handed. View Stewards report Newton Abbot, 16 May 18 Race 1 - 2:00pm THE NEWTON ABBOT RACECOURSE SUPPORTS MENTAL HEALTH WEEK NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Following the race Jimmy Frost reported that TROEDY MELIN (IRE), placed fourth, had a breathing problem and the Veterinary Officer reported that HERE'S BINGO, unplaced, lost its right hind shoe.
Race 2 - 2:35pm THE RACING WELFARE SUPPORTS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK NOVICES' HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Following the race the Veterinary Officer reported that DANCING CONQUEST, placed fifth, was lame left hind.
Race 3 - 3:10pm THE WELLBEING SHOW HERE ON SATURDAY 2 JUNE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) LETS GO DUTCHESS wore earplugs.
Race 4 - 3:45pm THE RACING PARTNERSHIP TRP HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) The performance of BESTWORK (FR), which started favourite and was pulled up, was considered. Paul O’Brien reported that the gelding was never travelling. Charlie Longsdon’s representative could offer no explanation for the gelding’s performance. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of BESTWORK (FR), during routine testing, failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 5 - 4:15pm THE SOUTH WEST RACING CLUB HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Following the race Dave Crosse reported that BAY FORTUNA, placed second, hung left-handed and Bryony Frost reported that SILVER QUAY (IRE), which was pulled up, was never travelling.
Race 6 - 4:45pm THE TOTNES AND BRIDGETOWN STEEPLECHASE COMPANY OPEN HUNTERS' STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 6) Following the race the Veterinary Officer reported that AMBITIOUS PURSUIT (IRE), which was pulled up, was coughing.
Race 7 - 5:15pm THE ATTHERACES SKY 415 STANDARD OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) Following the race Richard Johnson reported that TOP OF THE CHARTS (FR), unplaced, veered badly left-handed at the start losing many lengths. View Stewards report Perth, 16 May 18 Race 1 - 6:05pm THE GRAMPIAN HOTEL MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Following the race, Brian Hughes reported that BLACK N BLUE, which was pulled up, lost its action. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination found the gelding to be lame left fore. View Stewards report Yarmouth, 16 May 18 Fixture Note After Race 1, the going was changed to Firm in the Straight Course (from Good to Firm) and remains Good to Firm in the back straight. Race 2 - 2:45pm THE INJURED JOCKEY'S FUND FILLIES' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) The Veterinary Officer reported that SULA ISLAND, trained by Alan King, appeared to be suffering from ringworm and the trainer did not have a Certificate of Non-Contagiousness. After interviewing his representative, King was fined £140 and skin scrapings from the horse were sent to the Animal Health Trust.
Following the race, Silvestre De Sousa reported that his saddle slipped on STOSUR (IRE), placed fifth, and the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the mare, during routine testing, revealed it had lost its left fore shoe.
Race 3 - 3:20pm THE norwichinns.com "THE SIGN OF EXCELLENCE" HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV I) Following the race, the representative of Mike Murphy reported that STREET ART (IRE), unplaced, was unsuited by the going on this occasion, which was officially described as Firm, and would prefer an easier surface.
Race 4 - 3:55pm THE norwichinns.com "THE SIGN OF EXCELLENCE" HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV II) Following the race, Louise Allan reported that HARD TOFFEE (IRE), placed sixth, was unsuited by the going on this occasion, which was officially described as Firm, and would prefer an easier surface.
Race 5 - 4:25pm THE JOHN CORNELL MEMORIAL HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for FASHAAK (IRE) to go early to post.
Approximately 1 furlong out, SALT WHISTLE BAY (IRE), placed second, drifted right causing Josephine Gordon, the rider of OURMULLION, placed third, to take a precautionary check, 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 SALT WHISTLE BAY (IRE).
Following the race, Silvestre De Sousa reported that GIBENO (IRE), placed fifth, hung both ways and the Veterinary Officer reported that SALT WHISTLE BAY (IRE), placed second, lost its right hind shoe. The representative of John Butler reported that FASHAAK (IRE), placed sixth, was unsuited by the going on this occasion, which was officially described as Firm, and would prefer an easier surface.
Race 6 - 4:55pm THE ADNAMS GHOST SHIP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for CAPTAIN SEDGWICK (IRE) to go early to post.
Following the race, Isobel Francis reported that MUTHRAAB ALDAAR (IRE), unplaced, was never travelling and hung right. Michael Herrington reported that HONEY BADGER, placed seventh, was unsuited by the going on this occasion, which was officially described as Firm, and would prefer an easier surface.
Race 7 - 5:25pm THE READE CATERING HOGG ROASTS AT YARMOUTH RACECOURSE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for AMBITIOUS ICARUS to go early to post.
LUCKY ELLEN (IRE) dislodged a rail on the way to post, but having been checked by a Veterinary Surgeon at the start, the filly was deemed fit to race.
Approximately 3 furlongs out, FLAT OUT ERIC, unplaced, drifted quickly right causing LUCKY ELLEN (IRE), unplaced, to be slightly checked, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Following the race, Jessica Cooley reported that ARCANISTA (IRE), placed eighth, hung right and the Veterinary Officer reported that FLAT OUT ERIC, unplaced, lost its left fore shoe.
Race 8 - 6:00pm THE WEDDINGS & PRIVATE PARTIES AT YARMOUTH RACECOURSE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for LUCIFUGOUS (IRE), BAILEYS EXCEL and QUICK RECOVERY to go early to post.
Following the race, Nicola Currie reported that MOTHER OF DRAGONS (IRE), unplaced, hung right in the final furlong and the representative of J. R. Jenkins reported that CHLOELLIE, unplaced, was unsuited by the going on this occasion, which was officially described as Firm, and would prefer an easier surface. View Stewards report York, 16 May 18 Race 2 - 2:55pm THE INFINITY TYRES HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Permission was given for FINAL VENTURE to go early to post and be mounted in the chute, and for LUCKY BEGGAR (IRE) to go early and be led to post.
Race 3 - 3:30pm THE DUKE OF YORK CLIPPER LOGISTICS STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 2) Permission was given for ORNATE to go early to post.
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that ORNATE, placed fourth, lost its left hind shoe.
Race 4 - 4:05pm THE TATTERSALLS MUSIDORA STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 3) Permission was given for CEILIDHS DREAM, EXPENSIVE LIAISON (IRE) and HIGHGARDEN to wear a hood in the Parade Ring.
Race 5 - 4:35pm THE CONUNDRUM HR CONSULTING HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Permission was given for CAVATINA to go early to post, and EXCELLENT TIMES wore earplugs which were removed at the start.
The performance of THREE SAINTS BAY (IRE) which finished unplaced, was considered. The explanation from the representative of David O’Meara that the gelding found the Good to Firm ground too quick was noted. THREE SAINTS BAY (IRE) was routine tested.
Following the race, Paddy Mathers reported that INTERNATIONAL MAN, placed fifth, hung left throughout.
Race 6 - 5:05pm THE BRITISH STALLION STUDS EBF NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 3) (PLUS 10 RACE) Following the race, Andrea Atzeni reported that LEOUBE (IRE), unplaced, was slowly away.
Race 7 - 5:35pm THE OAKS FARM STABLES HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) REVEREND JACOBS wore earplugs which were removed at the start.
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Post by Kimmy on May 16, 2018 18:47:24 GMT
There will no doubt be a cake to celebrate Brodie Hampson's birthday today from the busy bakers at Fergal O'Brien's, but the yard could also provide the jockey with a winner via Benechenko.
The 11-year-old has shaped as though this evening's 3m trip will suit, and he did win a point-to-point over the same distance before joining O'Brien. He also goes well for Hampson, the pair placing second and third on their last two outings together.
3/1 Benechenko 8:35 Perth
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Post by Kimmy on May 16, 2018 19:27:44 GMT
Newmarket: David Milnes
Sun Maiden (3.50 Salisbury, nap)
The half-sister to Midday ran a promising first race when finishing fourth on the all-weather in December when staying on over an inadequate seven furlongs. Sir Michael Stoute's filly has impressed on the Limekilns of late.
13/8 Sun Maiden 3:50 Salisbury Others to follow York: 2.55 Coronet, 3.30 Roaring Lion, 4.05 Cape Byron, 4.35 Main Desire, 5.05 First Thought, 5.35 Graceland. Salisbury: 2.10 Rumble Inthejungle, 2.40 Maheerat, 3.15 Movie Set, 4.25 Anbaa, 5.25 Qaaraat. Newmarket: 5.10 Holy Tiber. 5.45 Usain Boat, 6.20 Perfection, 6.55 White Desert, 7.30 Stylehunter, 8.05 Midnight Wilde, 8.35 Ostillo.
Lambourn: James Burn
Mapped (3.15 Salisbury, nap)
Solid form in two outings over a mile at Newbury and a step up in trip can help this promising colt get off the mark.
8/1 Mapped 3:15 Salisbury Others to follow Newmarket: 5.10 Simply Breathless, 6.55 Magellan. Perth: 3.40 Maid Of Milan. Salisbury: 2.10 High Horse, 2.40 Fayrouz Rose, 4.25 Tamreer, 4.55 Bird For Life. York: 2.55 Chain Of Daisies, 4.05 Afaak, 4.35 Mokaatil, 5.05 Burning Lake, 5.35 World War.
West Country: Tim Mitchell
Monsieur Gibraltar (6.40 Fontwell, nap)
Added to an already productive season before bolting up at Cheltenham last time under Lorcan Williams and looks the one they have to beat once again.
4/6 Monsieur Gibraltar 6:40 Fontwell Others to follow Fontwell: 5.00 One Big Love, 6.05 Herbert Park, 7.15 Wonderful Charm, 7.50 Boygojumping. Newmarket: 6.55 Hawridge Flyer. Salisbury: 4.55 Mr Lando, 6.00 Spirit Of Ishy.
North: Colin Russell
Permission Granted (3.05 Perth, nap)
Lightly-raced hurdler who has shown promise in novice events and handicaps. Has been given a real chance by the handicapper and fancied to take advantage on ground that should suit.
6/1 Permission Granted 3:05 Perth Others to follow Newmarket: 5.45 Axel Jacklin, 6.55 Abareeq, 7.30 Burgonet, 8.35 Exhort. Perth: 2.00 Bodacious Name, 2.30 Jacks Last Hope, 3.40 Shanroe Street, 4.15 Morning With Ivan, 4.45 My Escapade, 5.15 Cooper's Friend, 5.50 Green Zone. York: 2.20 Holmeswood, 3.30 Wells Farhh Go, 4.05 Baraweez, 4.35 Hey Jonesy, 5.50 Sense Of Belonging, 5.35 Stone The Crows.
Racing Post Ratings: Paul Curtis
Midnight Wilde (8.05 Newmarket)
Went close in a traditionally strong race over course and distance on his reappearance and should prove hard to beat off the same mark in a lesser grade.
9/4 Midnight Wilde 8:05 Newmarket Topspeed: Dave Edwards
Nordic Lights (3.30 York)
His Newmarket victory a month ago merited the highest speed figure of the day and both hands of the clock point to the prospects of this unbeaten colt.
9/1 Nordic Lights 3:30 York Longshot: David Revers
East Street Revue (2.20 York)
This dual course-and-distance winner has a decent record on good ground and shouldn't be underestimated at a double-figure price.
14/1 East Street Revue 2:20 York Ireland: Tony O'Hehir
Last Minute Man (7.05 Clonmel)
A bumper-winning son of Yeats, he has relatively few miles on the clock, and after shaping with promise in two hurdle runs, he can break his maiden status at the third attempt.
15/8 Last Minute Man 7:05 Clonmel Raceform Interactive nugget
Charlie Appleby is 4/7 (57% +£6.88) with two-year-olds in non-pattern races at York since 2015, improving to 4/5 when sent off under 10-1. He has True Belief in the maiden at 5.05.
7/4 True Belief 5:05 York
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Post by Kimmy on May 16, 2018 19:28:24 GMT
Trainer Amanda Perrett usually does well when fitting her horses with headgear for the first time (25 per cent) and she’s going down that route with Tapdancealltheway in the 4.55 at Salisbury.
Trainer Mick Quinn does well with his handicap debutants (33 per cent) and Princess Harley has her first run in that sphere in the 5.10 at Newmarket. Disappointing last time, she improved a lot for her first run last year and can do so again.
It usually pays to follow Donald McCain and Will Kennedy when they team up at Perth (47 per cent) and they do so today with Fit For Fifty in the 5.15. He has shown hints of ability despite his unencouraging record, and could get off the mark, especially considering he is Kennedy’s sole ride on the card.
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Post by Kimmy on May 17, 2018 7:00:59 GMT
YORK
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
2.20 El Astronaute
2.55 Smart Call
3.30 Wells Farhh Go (nb)
4.05 Baraweez
4.35 Hey Jonesy
5.05 Kessaar
5.35 Waiting For Richie (nap)
GIMCRACK
2.20 Gracious John
2.55 Coronet (nap)
3.30 Crossed Baton (nb)
4.05 Custom Cut
4.35 Declarationofpeace
5.05 I Am A Dreamer
5.35 Blue Hussar
SALISBURY
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
2.10 Glorious Charmer
2.40 Last Enchantment
3.15 King Lud
3.50 Sun Maiden
4.25 Tolkyn
4.55 Bird For Life
5.25 Go Roo
6.00 Porto Ferro
GIMCRACK
2.10 High Horse
2.40 Fayrouz Rose
3.15 Rock Eagle
3.50 Sun Maiden
4.25 Tamreer
4.55 Sanches
5.25 Ghayadh
6.00 Mooroverthebridge
PERTH
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
2.00 Subcontinent
2.30 Blue Comet
3.05 Titus Bolt
3.40 Wicked Spice
4.15 Excellent Result
4.45 Avondhu Pearl
5.15 Harleys Max
5.50 Traditional Dancer
GIMCRACK
2.00 Kennedys Field
2.30 Blue Comet
3.05 Titus Bolt
3.40 Nefyn Bay
4.15 Excellent Result
4.45 Make It Happen
5.15 Harleys Max
5.50 Traditional Dancer
NEWMARKET
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
5.10 Point Hope
5.45 Usain Boat
6.20 Allante
6.55 Abareeq
7.30 Burgonet
8.05 Midnight Wilde
8.35 Ostilio
GIMCRACK
5.10 Point Hope
5.45 Usain Boat
6.20 Allante
6.55 White Desert
7.30 Prabeni
8.05 Morning Skye
8.35 Mushtaq
FONTWELL
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
5.00 One Big Love
5.30 Can Mestret
6.05 Herbert Park
6.40 Monsieur Gibraltar
7.15 Wonderful Charm
7.50 Hinxworth
8.25 Wells De Lune
GIMCRACK
5.00 One Big Love
5.30 Hazy Tom
6.05 Herbert Park
6.40 Danandy
7.15 Al Co
7.50 Full Batten
8.25 Starkie
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Post by Kimmy on May 17, 2018 7:01:27 GMT
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Post by dennisg on May 17, 2018 8:05:28 GMT
in today's sporting life............... The British Horseracing Authority "welcomed the Government's determination to address the issues raised by problem gambling" after it was announced maximum stakes on fixed-odds betting terminals will be limited to £2. The Government announced on Thursday morning it was slashing the maximum from £100 to reduce the risk of "gambling-related harm". It said the move will cut the risk of potentially large financial losses from the controversial machines as well as harm to both players and wider communities. The decision is set to please campaigners but will come as a blow to bookmakers, which have warned it would cost betting shop jobs across the country, while the new rule would also have an effect on racing's finances. The BHA says it "recognises the potential impact on jobs" and also announced the Government may now bring forward a review of the levy, with officials planning to look at how a system based on global bets placed in Britain would work. A statement read: "The BHA, on behalf of the British racing industry, welcomes the government's determination to address the issues raised by problem gambling. We called for change during the consultation and we can see the government has acted decisively. "The Secretary of State has written to the chairman of the BHA saying he understands this is not a straightforward decision for the horseracing industry and the government wants to work closely with us to address any risks. "The government has also said it will consider bringing forward a review of the levy on betting on racing that returns money to the sport. He says he has asked his officials to look at how a levy based on global bets placed in Britain could work. We welcome this. We are pleased that the consultation response recognises the special and longstanding relationship between the betting and horseracing industries. "We recognise the potential impact on jobs in the betting industry and will work closely together to respond to this decision. We will issue a full statement when we have read the full details of the government's announcement." The decision to cut the stake to £2 goes further than the recommendations of a review carried out by the gambling regulator earlier this year, which recommended the maximum stake for FOBTs should be set at or below £30. Culture Secretary Matt Hancock said: "When faced with the choice of halfway measures or doing everything we can to protect vulnerable people, we have chosen to take a stand. These machines are a social blight and prey on some of the most vulnerable in society, and we are determined to put a stop to it and build a fairer society for all." Tracey Crouch, Minister for Sport and Civil Society, said FOBTs can "devastate individuals' lives, families and communities". She added: "It is right that we take decisive action now to ensure a responsible gambling industry that protects the most vulnerable in our society. By reducing FOBT stakes to £2 we can help stop extreme losses by those who can least afford it. While we want a healthy gambling industry that contributes to the economy, we also need one that does all it can to protect players." The Government also confirmed a raft of measures to clamp down on the gambling sector, including plans to toughen up protections around online gambling, such as introducing stronger age verification rules and affordability checks. A multimillion-pound advertising campaign promoting responsible gambling, supported by the industry and GambleAware, will be launched later this year, it added. And the age limit for playing National Lottery games will be reviewed under the next licence competition. The Government said it will fund the crackdown through an increase in remote gaming duty. It pledged to work with the gambling sector to ensure it has sufficient time to introduce the stake reduction and technological changes.
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Post by dennisg on May 17, 2018 8:07:39 GMT
Ben Linfoot seeks out the best Value Bet selections on day two of York's Dante Meeting and he thinks Mick Easterby could have a fruitful day on the Knavesmire. Value Bet: York Dante Meeting, day two For details of advised bookmakers and each-way terms, visit our transparent tipping record It’s a big day for the Easterbys with Wells Farhh Go running for Tim in the Betfred Dante Stakes on day two of York’s Dante Festival, but it’s his uncle Mick that could steal the show with a couple of really interesting contenders in the handicaps. Firstly, CARLTON FRANKIE looks a big price at 20/1 (General) in the opening Betfred ‘Supports Jack Berry House’ Handicap at 2.20, a competitive 19-runner race over the flying five furlongs. She’s a big price after her form tailed off last season, but she could well be a different proposition now freshened up after a wind operation. It’s difficult to forget the impression she made early last season, when she won handicaps at Redcar and Nottingham off marks of 74 and 82 respectively, shaping every inch like a filly that could go on to bigger and better things. She was rated 90 after those efforts, but she failed to get anywhere near matching the form in four subsequent goes and she was put away for the year in October after weakening into a nine-length 13th of 20 at York. There was encouragement in that run, though, as she showed her customary early speed to lead the far side group until being swamped with over a furlong to go. Perhaps the wind operation can help her see out her race better. She made all when winning her maiden on the Knavesmire at two and showed plenty of pace when winning on Good to Firm ground at Nottingham last May, so she could well make the running and lead them down the centre from stall 12. Now rated 84 after dropping 6lb for her last four runs, she’s rated just 2lb higher than that Nottingham win and given she’s won well fresh and at this time of year now could well be the time to catch her. 18 12 Carlton Frankie216 48-4OR: 84CD 11/1 Form: 110800-T: M W EasterbyJ: Nathan Evans Last run Live betting powered by Later on the card Mick Easterby runs another interesting horse with QAFFAAL going for the Betfred TV Hambleton Handicap (4.05) and at 20/1 (General) he’s another I’m taking a chance on. A rating of 85 is the lowest he’s run off for 18 months and while that’s in part because he doesn’t race much on turf these days, largely because he hasn’t been running very well on it, I’m reluctant to put a line through him. That’s because he hasn’t encountered Good to Firm ground for a couple of years and it’s a surface he acted perfectly well on when he was rising through the ranks. Being a son of Street Cry it’s reasonable to expect him to be better on faster ground and if he does replicate his all-weather form to this surface there’s no way he’s a 20/1 shot. Last time, at Chelmsford, he was unlucky off a mark of 88, finishing second after having to manoeuvre around horses as he was aiming to replicate his victory in the race from the year before. That was further proof that he’s in good form after a consistent start to the year and he won’t be lacking for fitness with this being his fifth run of 2018. 11 2 Qaffaal66 78-3OR: 85BFD 18/1 Form: 34-5542T: M W EasterbyJ: Nathan Evans Last run Live betting powered by In the same race MYTHICAL MADNESS is another on the radar at 16/1 (Bet Victor). One of three David O’Meara hopefuls in the contest, he’s also been running well on the all-weather and he too finished second at Chelmsford last time where he probably thought he’d won having lost to Seniority by a nose, the pair wide apart on the track. It was an effort that suggested he’s ready to go in again and he is a horse that works his way into winning form by running well. Indeed, five of his six victories were achieved after finishing second on his previous start. He is rated slightly higher on turf than the all-weather, but he still looks fairly handicapped off 94. Last June he won at Haydock off a 2lb higher mark and that proved that a flat, left-handed and galloping track is right up his street. There’s enough pace in the contest to envisage him having the race run to suit and Dubawi progeny have a good record on Good to Firm ground at York, winning six races from 32 goes at 18.75 per cent. 7 5 Mythical Madnessp14 78-12OR: 94D 14/1 Form: 460292T: D O'MearaJ: P Makin Last run Live betting powered by As for the Dante, it looks very tricky. I’d be happy to take Roaring Lion on over this trip but he’s the obvious form standout after that excellent run in the 2000 Guineas. Wells Farhh Go could be the one, but I am a bit worried about him on the ground while it wouldn’t be a surprise if Mildenberger did a Permian by winning this before being supplemented for the Derby. I’m going to leave it alone, although I was tempted by Aidan O’Brien’s James Cook at 10/1 just because I can see him reversing Epsom form with Crossed Baton. The full-brother to Found didn’t look to be enjoying racing down the centre of the track at the home of the Derby, but, like so many from his stable, he should strip fitter for the run and improve markedly on this more conventional track. 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: +349.14pts to advised stakes/prices (from inception of Value Bet column in January 2010 to current).
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Post by dennisg on May 17, 2018 8:09:53 GMT
Oli Bell has his best bets for York on Thursday with a Yorkshire-trained horse taken to win the Betfred Dante. Oli Bell's Yankee - Day Two Dante Festival 2.20 Betfred 'Supports Jack Berry House' Handicap 3 8 Edward Lewis24 59-4OR: 98D 9/1 Form: 90250-6T: D O'MearaJ: D Tudhope Last run Live betting powered by 2.55 Betfred Middleton Stakes 6 2 Smart Call40 79-0OR: 108BFD 6/1 Form: 47467-7T: Sir Michael StouteJ: Jim Crowley Last run Live betting powered by 3.30 Betfred Dante Stakes 4 9 Mildenberger30 39-0OR: 107 4/1 Form: 11313-1T: M JohnstonJ: James Doyle Last run Live betting powered by 4.05 Betfred TV Hambleton Handicap 1 8 Larchmont Lad34 49-10OR: 106 12/1 Form: 2403D-4T: D O'MearaJ: D Tudhope Last run Live betting powered by David O'Meara is the trainer to follow at York on Thursday and he can saddle a double courtesy of Edward Lewis (2.20) and Larchmont Lad (4.05). The former ran really well in a big handicap here at the Ebor Meeting and caught the eye on his reappearance at Pontefract. Larchmont Lad is relatively new to the O'Meara yard and he is the sort they excel with. He was a very good fourth in the Gladness Stakes on his latest start and looks ready to hit top form again, Mildenberger can land the Betfred Dante for Mark Johnston. He needs to do so for them to consider supplementing him for the Investec Derby and there was a lot to like about his win at Newmarket last time. Typical for one from his yard he just keeps improving and will be hard to pass own the long York straight. Smart Call looks the pick of the Sir Michael Stoute pair in the Middleton Stakes. She needed her return at Kempton badly and will be a different proposition here. She has a fitness advantage over Coronet and Mori.
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Post by dennisg on May 17, 2018 8:11:37 GMT
A new hat and an improved toilet block, but a very familiar feel to proceedings as racing returned to York on day one of the Dante Festival. By Matt Brocklebank, York The dawn of a new season on the Knavesmire and very much a case of, as you were. Other than the newly-named, better-equipped Clocktower Enclosure – complete with spacious, twin toilet blocks lovingly crafted from the same Durham-sourced brick as the original listed building on the centre of the course – there was an unerringly familiar feel to proceedings on day one of the Dante Festival here. Inclement weather which seemed to change alarmingly by the minute, Mick Easterby clad in walking boots tapping the rails in the pre-parade, and winners out on the quick, well-kept track for Richard Fahey, Godolphin and expat Yorkshireman William Haggas. For all that “the world’s best sprinter” Harry Angel did look the business in defying a Group One penalty to win the Group Two Duke of York Clipper Logistics Stakes for the affable Clive Cox, it was the Haggas-trained Give And Take’s Tattersalls Musidora Stakes success which garnered the most intriguing post-race reaction. Haggas, tilting his head to one side and looking typically thoughtful, suggested his Oaks entry could make a swift reappearance across the English Channel as early as next week, rather than take her chance over the extra distance of the Epsom Classic. Before leaving the door well and truly ajar for a rethink. On the one hand, he offered: "I have her in the Prix Saint-Alary (at ParisLongchamp). I'm going to look at that. I know it's quite soon, but I'm not convinced about the Oaks.” As if grappling with a mixture of his own ideas and those of the horse's owner, in the same breath Haggas adopted a completely different stance. “There is only one Oaks, though” he said with a wry smile. “And if Mr Jones wants to go for it, then we will." Step forward a thrilled owner-breeder Mr Nicholas Jones, who fell short of using either the words “bear” or “woods”, but left his audience all but convinced we’ll be seeing Give And Take in the Investec-backed contest in a fortnight’s time. “She’ll remain in both races at the moment and we’ll discuss it, but it’d be lovely to have a runner in the Oaks. “I take instructions from my wife, my trainer and everybody else, but the Oaks is the Oaks and we’ll see who decides. “She’s from a great staying family, the dam’s a full-sister to Fame And Glory. And Legatissimo was a cousin of this one and she only got beaten a short-head in the Oaks after winning the Guineas. “I’ve always been sure about her getting a mile and a half than William has, I think that’s because he says she’s always shown quite a lot of speed. But I’m looking at the dam and that family – I mean, Fame And Glory won the Ascot Gold Cup. “It’s a high-class problem to have, anyway. “I haven’t had many runners at York but she’s my first winner. It’s all very exciting.” The rest of the field are a blur as George Bowen bounds clear at York The rest of the field are a blur as George Bowen bounds clear at York One man rarely spotted getting over-excited is Fahey, who went all ska band in sporting an evidently lucky new fedora, and ended what he later described as “his trickiest-looking day” with three winners. They came courtesy of Clubbable, who could now be aimed towards the Sandringham, George Bowen, who should almost certainly get into the Wokingham after his six-length demolition job, and expensive juvenile breeze-up purchase Charming Kid, who looks a potential for either the Windsor Castle or the Norfolk. The recurring theme is obviously Royal Ascot and with the Norfolk now carrying 'win and you're in' status for the inaugural Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint, it’s no surprise to hear the trainer leaning towards that target. Harry Angel undeniably heads to the big meeting with the brightest prospects of doing the Dante Festival/Ascot double, and it was slightly surprising to see him still available around 3/1 for the Diamond Jubilee Stakes in light of his comeback defeat of Brando. He has, however, never won at Ascot. His career record there reads 2224. “I think that’s just a fluke really,” says Cox. “I wouldn’t read into that too much. “He’s really grown up mentally. We know he’s very good, we just need to get him there in good form. "He’ll come on a lot for today." York can never be accused of standing still from year to year - the evolution of the Sky Bet Ebor testament to that this time around - but those Yorkshire folk who claim they "don't like change" were given a warm and familiar 'welcome back' by the county's premiere racecourse this afternoon.
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Post by Kimmy on May 17, 2018 16:46:04 GMT
FRIDAY. FREE TO AIR TV RACES 2:20 YORK Langleys Solicitors British EBF Marygate Fillies' Stakes (Listed Race) Cl1 (2yo) 5f ITV4 16 runners 2:35 NEWBURY Starlight Brightening Lives Handicap Cl2 (4yo+ 0-100) 6f ITV4 13 runners 2:55 YORK Longines Irish Champions Weekend Fillies' Stakes (Registered As The Michael Seely Memorial) (Listed) Cl1 (3yo) 1m ITV4 6 runners 3:30 YORK Mansionbet Yorkshire Cup (Group 2) (British Champions Series) Cl1 (4yo+) 1m6f ITV4 8 runners 4:05 YORK Equinity Technology Handicap Cl2 (4yo+ 0-100) 1m2½f ITV4 12 runners
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Post by Kimmy on May 17, 2018 17:39:44 GMT
Fontwell Park, 17 May 18 Race 1 - 5:00pm THE FULLER'S BREWERY MARES' OPEN HUNTERS' STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 6) Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that the winner, KIMORA (IRE), had lost its left-fore shoe.
Race 3 - 6:05pm THE PETER MENDOZA MEMORIAL 'PLACEPOT PETE' NOVICES' HUNTERS' STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 6) (for The Guy Peate Memorial Challenge Trophy) Mrs J Butler was fined £140 as the record of vaccinations in the passport of ONE MORE TUNE (IRE) did not comply with the Rules of Racing.
Permission was given for BALLY RIVER BOY (IRE) to go early to post and be mounted on the track.
Having reviewed recordings of the false start, the Starters were satisfied that no riders should be reported for contravening the starting procedures.
Mr Timothy Gredley, the rider of JUST CAUSE (IRE), placed second, was suspended for 6 days for using his whip without time to respond from after the final fence. View Stewards report Perth, 17 May 18 Race 1 - 2:00pm THE BET toteplacepot AT totesport.com MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) An enquiry was held to consider the placings in this race after interference shortly before the line when BODACIOUS NAME (IRE), placed second, ridden by Connor King, lugged quickly right and interfered with KOALA KEEL (IRE), placed third, ridden by Grant Cockburn. The Stewards considered that the interference had not improved the placing of BODACIOUS NAME (IRE) and found the interference to be accidental in that BODACIOUS NAME (IRE) was quickly corrected from lugging right, and the momentum lost by KOALA KEEL (IRE) was deemed to be less than the official distance of a head at the line.
Following the race, Colm McCormack reported that MAJDOOL (IRE), unplaced, ran too free. The Veterinary Officer reported that KOALA KEEL (IRE), placed third, bled from the nose.
Race 2 - 2:30pm THE DM HALL CHARTERED SURVEYORS NOVICES' STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that BLUE COMET, which was pulled up, was struck into on its right fore.
Race 4 - 3:40pm THE BET toteexacta AT totesport.com HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Qualifier for the Northern Lights Staying Chase Series) The winner BLUE KASCADE appeared to show an improvement in form, compared with its previous run at Hexham on 5 May 2018, where the gelding finished seventh of ten beaten 35 lengths. Sandy Thomson explanation was noted that the gelding may have appreciated the return to a flat track on this occasion. BLUE KASCADE (IRE) was routine tested.
Race 5 - 4:15pm THE TIMOTHY HARDIE DIAMOND PENDANT HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Permission was given for NENDRUM and RAISE A SPARK to go to post early, and for ALPHABETICAL ORDER to wear a hood in the Parade Ring which was removed before going to the start.
Following the race, Derek Fox reported that KELPIES MYTH, which was pulled up, jumped poorly and was never travelling. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities. View Stewards report Salisbury, 17 May 18 Race 1 - 2:10pm THE PENANG TURF CLUB MALAYSIA NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) Inside the final furlong, the winner, RUMBLE INTHEJUNGLE (IRE), shifted sharply right bumping HIGH HORSE (IRE), placed third, 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 RUMBLE IN THEJUNGLE (IRE).
Race 2 - 2:40pm THE SMITH & WILLIAMSON BRITISH EBF FILLIES' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Following the race Charles Bishop reported that LAST ENCHANTMENT (IRE), placed third, stumbled approaching three furlongs out. Hollie Doyle reported that POINT IN TIME (IRE), placed fourth, hung right in the home straight.
Race 3 - 3:15pm THE WILLTON HOMES 'CONFINED' NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) Following the race Adam Kirby reported that MOVIE SET (USA), unplaced, moved poorly. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 6 - 4:55pm THE SMITH & WILLIAMSON HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for THE JUGGLER and HOWARDIAN HILLS (IRE) to go early to post.
Race 7 - 5:25pm THE PENANG TURF CLUB MALAYSIA HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) An enquiry was held to consider interference approaching the final furlong, when POPSICLE (IRE), placed second, ridden by Hollie Doyle interfered with GHAYADH, placed third, which in turn interfered with QAARAAT, placed sixth. Doyle was suspended cautioned for careless riding as she allowed her mount to drift left without sufficient correction taking GHAYADH off its intended line which in turn interfered with QAARAAT.
Race 8 - 6:00pm THE SHADWELL STUD RACING EXCELLENCE APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (Whips Shall Be Carried But Not Used) An enquiry was held to consider interference shortly after the start when EXECUTOR, unplaced, ridden by Eri Tola drifted right resulting in SPIRIT OF ISHY clipping heels and Jonathan Fisher being unseated. Tola was suspended for 10 days for careless riding as he allowed his mount to drift right when insufficiently clear of SPIRIT OF ISHY.
Following the race the representative of Jim Boyle reported that SILVER PENNY, placed sixth, was unsuited by the Good to Firm, Good going on this occasion and would prefer a slower surface. View Stewards report York, 17 May 18 Race 1 - 2:20pm THE BETFRED 'SUPPORTS JACK BERRY HOUSE' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) The Veterinary Officer reported that a random search of the kit bag of an employee of Scott Dixon, the trainer of DARK SHOT, revealed a tube of Nutrilyte Gold Gel – an electrolyte, glucose, glycerine paste. The trainer, the Veterinary Officer, an Equine Welfare Integrity Officer and a Stable Inspecting Officer were interviewed. The trainer’s explanation that the substance was unopened and had not been used was noted. Being satisfied that the gelding had received only normal food and water by mouth on the day of racing, the Stewards allowed DARK SHOT to run and the gelding was routine tested. They further confiscated the substance and informed Dixon that it may be tested and referred the matter to the Head Office of the British Horseracing Authority.
The Starter reported that GRACIOUS JOHN (IRE) was the subject of a third criteria failure. David Evans was informed that the gelding could not run until the day after passing a stalls test.
CARLTON FRANKIE, placed fourth, was given permission not to enter the Winner’s Enclosure to be unsaddled, having unseated its rider after the line, and cantered loose for a short time.
Following the race, John Egan reported that ROYAL BRAVE (IRE), unplaced, slipped leaving the stalls.
Race 2 - 2:55pm THE BETFRED MIDDLETON STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 2) Approximately 2 furlongs out, HORSEPLAY, placed second, shifted right at the same time as SMART CALL (SAF), placed third, edged slightly left and in doing so caused TURRET ROCKS (IRE), placed fourth, to be eased slightly 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 HORSEPLAY or SMART CALL (SAF).
Race 3 - 3:30pm THE BETFRED DANTE STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 2) Permission was given for NORDIC LIGHTS to wear a hood in the Parade Ring.
Race 4 - 4:05pm THE BETFRED TV HAMBLETON HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Approaching the final furlong, the winner, AFAAK, hung quickly left as the rider pulled his whip through to correct the colt hanging left giving a slight bump to LOVE DREAMS (IRE), placed second, 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 AFAAK.
Race 5 - 4:35pm THE BRITISH STALLION STUDS EBF WESTOW STAKES (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) Permission was given for MAIN DESIRE (IRE) and ROCK ON BAILEYS (IRE) to wear a hood in the parade ring.
Race 6 - 5:05pm THE STRATFORD PLACE STUD BREEDS GROUP WINNERS ebfstallions.com MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 2) (PLUS 10 RACE) An enquiry was held to consider the placings in this race after interference inside the final furlong when the winner I AM A DREAMER, ridden by P.J. McDonald, interfered with KESSAAR (IRE), placed second, ridden by Frankie Dettori, which in turn caused interference to TRUE BELIEF (IRE), placed fourth, ridden by William Buick. The Stewards considered that the interference had not improved the placing of I AM A DREAMER as the winner was in front at the time of the interference and the momentum lost by KESSAAR (IRE) was considered to be less than the winning margin of ½ a length. McDonald was suspended for 2 days for careless riding as he had been slow to correct his mount drifting left and bumping KESSAAR (IRE) briefly into the path of TRUE BELIEF (IRE) causing Buick to take a slight check.
Race 7 - 5:35pm THE INVESTEC WEALTH HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Permission was given for GRACELAND (FR) and BLUE HUSSAR (IRE) to wear a hood in the parade ring.
Paul Hanagan, the rider of DENMEAD, placed second, was suspended for 2 days for using his whip above the permitted level from 2 furlongs out.
Approaching the final furlong, the winner, WAITING FOR RICHIE, shifted quickly right taking DENMEAD, 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 WAITING FOR RICHIE.
Following the race, David Allan reported that CLAUDIO MONTEVERDI (IRE), unplaced, hung left and Daniel Tudhope reported that GRACELAND (FR), placed fourth, was denied a clear run from approximately 3 furlongs out on 2 separate occasions. View Stewards report Newmarket, 17 May 18 Race 1 - 5:10pm THE HEATH COURT HOTEL FILLIES' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) (A Jockey Club Grassroots Middle Distance Series Qualifier) Following the race, Hayley Turner reported that HOLY TIBER (IRE), placed seventh, was reluctant to race and slowly away as a result and Gerald Mosse reported that ASTOLAT, unplaced, lost its action approximately 3 furlongs out.
Race 2 - 5:45pm THE COUNTY BROADBAND NOVICE AUCTION STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) Following the race, Silvestre De Sousa reported that the winner, USAIN BOAT (IRE), became unbalanced in the dip and Nicola Currie reported that KENOUGHTY (FR), unplaced, ran green and Jack Mitchell reported that MOHOGANY, unplaced, ran green. John Ryan reported that SANDRIDGE LAD (IRE), unplaced, was unsuited by the going which, in his opinion, was riding quicker than the official description of Good (Good to Firm in Places) and would prefer more cut in the ground. Subsequently, the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the colt revealed it was sore in front.
Race 3 - 6:20pm THE NEWMARKET JOURNAL RACING AHEAD MAIDEN FILLIES' STAKES (CLASS 5) (PLUS 10 RACE) Permission was given for ZIARAH (IRE) to wear a hood in the Parade Ring only and for GERANIUM to go early to post.
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Post by Kimmy on May 17, 2018 17:40:50 GMT
7.15 Fontwell
4/6 Wonderful Charm 7:15 Fontwell The Paul Nicholls-trained ten-year-old might have come unstuck at Cheltenham and Aintree but he should have the necessary class to win Fontwell's feature, the champion open hunter chase.
His main rivals are out of form and he has stacks in hand on ratings.
There is market confidence in him as well, and he should be able to take his unbeaten partnership with top amateur Will Biddick to three.
Exhort 8.35 Newmarket
13/2 Exhort 8:35 Newmarket A wide-open finale at headquarters might end up going to Richard Fahey, who advertised the wellbeing of his stable with a treble at York yesterday.
The Dutch Art filly was not beaten far on her seasonal return at Beverley, the form of which has been boosted with winner Mont Kinabalu going in again next time.
The lightly raced three-year-old had a good record as a juvenile and should come on leaps and bounds for that comeback.
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Post by Kimmy on May 17, 2018 17:41:45 GMT
Nick Alexander has called the decision of the Perth stewards to give young rider Jack Andrews a two-day suspension for failing to ride out a horse for eighth place on Wednesday night extremely harsh.
Andrews, who partnered Landecker for the Kinneston trainer in Perth's Salutation Hotel Handicap Hurdle over three miles, appeared to stop riding halfway up the run-in, and the stewards deemed he had "failed to take all reasonable and permissible measures to obtain the best possible placing on a horse that would have finished eighth".
There was prize-money down to eighth place, and Alexander believes that to be a contributory factor in the stewards' decision.
"It's very harsh for an inexperienced jockey," Alexander said. "The horse was tired on the run-in. Jack is a fine young horseman, and my question is whether prize-money down to eighth place is influencing the stewards.
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Post by Kimmy on May 18, 2018 7:58:03 GMT
Friday: going, weather & non-runners Aintree GOING: GOOD (GoingStick: Chs 7.4, Hdl 7.5) (Selective watering) (Rail movements; R1 & 3 +50y, R2 +42y, R4 & 7 +43y, R5 +64y, R6 +54y) WEATHER: Partly cloudy Cork GOING: GOOD (Good to firm in places) (Selective watering) WEATHER: Mostly cloudy Downpatrick GOING: GOOD (Watering) WEATHER: Scattered showers Hamilton GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (Good in places on the loop; GoingStick 8.6) (Watering) WEATHER: Cloudy STALLS: 5f & 1m4f - Stands' side; 6f - Centre; 1m - Inside NON RUNNERS: 8:05 Montague (4) Newbury GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (GoingStick: Str 6.9, Rnd 7.2) (Watering to maintain) WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: Centre NON RUNNERS: 2:00 Prince Llyr (7) 5:20 Rayaa (2)Flying North (1) Newmarket GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (Good to firm in places; GoingStick 7.5) (Watering) (Stands' side course) WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: 1m6f - Centre; Remainder - Far Side York GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (GoingStick 7.5; Home straight: Far Side 7.5, Centre 7.4, Stands' side 7.5) WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: 5f (2yo) - Stands' side; 5f (3yo+) & 1m4f - Centre; Remainder - Inside NON RUNNERS: 2:20 Arletta Star (2) 4:05 Erik The Red (1) 5:05 Rumshak (8)
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Post by Kimmy on May 18, 2018 7:58:34 GMT
Gay Kelleway has a strike-rate of 43 per cent when fitting first-time blinkers. Yeah Baby Yeah (4.35 York), who has been is good form recently, gets the aid on today. It is hoped the fitting of blinkers may help eke out improvement.
When Karl Burke and Clifford Lee team up at Hamilton, they have a 38 per cent strike-rate. They team up with Humble Gratitude (8.05), who returns to the scene of his sole victory last season. Last month’s return should have blown away the cobwebs after 225 days off.
Archie Watson, who has a 56 per cent strike-rate with long-distance travellers, sends Isstoora (7.00 Hamilton) on a 370-mile trip from his base in Lambourn. She also makes a quick reappearance having won at Nottingham a week ago, which also bodes well as Watson is 44 per cent with horses reappearing within seven days.
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Post by Kimmy on May 18, 2018 7:59:02 GMT
BANKER
Nicki's Angel (2.20 York)
This looks to be an above-average running of the Listed Marygate Stakes but the way trainer Richard Fahey talked about Nicki's Angel on Wednesday, as well as the performance she put in when winning on debut, she looks like an exceptional bet at around the 9-2 mark. The daughter of Dark Angel wasn't fancied before her debut and looked to have blown any chance she had of winning when slowly away and jumping to her right from the widest stall. However, Paul Hanagan got her running and she came with a wet sail down the outside to land the prize quite comfortably. The form has since been boosted by victories for the second and third and Nicki's Angel looks to have plenty more progression in her. Fahey regards her extremely highly.
4/1 Nicki's Angel 2:20 York EYECATCHER
Lady Valdean (3.05 Newbury)
Jose Santos' four-year-old filly was well punted (4-1 from 12) on her return to quick conditions at Bath on Wednesday and, off her lowly mark of 69, bolted up by three and three-quarter-length under Richard Kingscote having made every yard of the running. It's not a surprise to see her turned out quickly under a penalty given the way she won and with conditions set to be similar and Joshua Bryan taking off 5lb, she should be able to follow up over this longer trip.
7/1 Lady Valdean 3:05 Newbury DARK HORSE
Dontgiveuponbob (5.40 York)
Although he's winless in ten starts, don't give up on Bob. Richard Fahey, who had three winners here on Wednesday, targets these big-field handicaps and both he and stablemate Brisk Tempo look sure to run huge races in this closing contest. Rated just 71, the son of Pastoral Pursuits ran encouragingly on his return to action when fourth of ten over an inadequate mile and looks certain to run much better over this 1m4f distance. He's run well on both starts at this track, recording form figures of 42, and his draw in stall 13 looks ideal.
20/1 Dontgiveuponbob 5:40 York
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Post by Kimmy on May 18, 2018 8:48:57 GMT
Jockey Charlie Deutsch has been jailed for ten months after pleading guilty to dangerous driving while over the drink drive limit and escaping from police custody in March.
Gloucester Crown Court heard how the 21-year-old panicked and drove off at high speed when police stopped him for a breath test on his way home from a night out in Cheltenham.
Deutsch, who had other jockeys in the car, reached speeds of up to 114mph in his Audi after escaping from police custody at the roadside.
His breath test reading was 49mcgs in 100mls of breath – the legal limit is 35mcgs. He was also banned from driving for 17 months.
Prosecutor Janine Wood said it was at 1.30am on March 30 that police sergeant Marcus Forbes-George spotted Deutsch driving too fast in Cheltenham. He intended only to warn the driver about his speed but when he pulled alongside him it became apparent the jockey was intoxicated.
Wood said Deutsch took six attempts to blow into the roadside breathalyser before giving a reading. Forbes-George then arrested Deutsch, who said: "Please don't, this will ruin me. I'm a jockey. I have to drive 50,000 miles a year."
Wood described Deutsch as becoming "increasingly agitated" and said he then ran back to his vehicle. He started the car as Forbes-George broke the driver's window with his baton in a bid to remove the ignition key. He failed and Deutsch drove off with three passengers in his vehicle.
“The other occupants were shouting at him to stop,” Wood said.
Police chase
As Deutsch drove away he trapped the officer's arm in the window causing him pain. The struggle also caused the officer to drop his radio, which fell into the footwell of Deutsch's car.
Traffic officers homed in on the signal from the radio and police saw the Audi A4 pass them with no headlights in Bishop's Cleeve.
Deutsch then led police on a 4.81-mile chase and did not stop despite sirens and blue lights. The chase ended after a stinger was deployed, but not before the jockey reached speeds of 100mph in 50mph zones, drove on the wrong side of the carriageway and went the wrong way round a roundabout.
'He has done something remarkably stupid'
Deutsch, who had references from top trainers Venetia Williams and Nigel Twiston-Davies, was described as a "professional jockey of exceptionally good character" by his lawyer Charles Royle, who urged the court not to pass an immediate jail sentence because it could ruin the rider's career.
Royle said: "He is a very sensible and promising young man who has done something remarkably stupid. He made it immeasurably worse by his actions. He is remarkably well liked. He has a good reputation and following in the industry."
He concluded: "This was an opportunistic escape born out of panic. He has brought great shame on himself and his family."
Custodial sentence
The judge, James Watson QC, told Deutsch: "You set off on a course that amounted to a violent escape."
The judge said Deutsch "shut his ears and mind" to the pleas from his passengers to stop.
He added: "Your conduct was deliberate. You were stopped and brought back into custody only because a stinger was deployed.
"Your control of the car seems tenuous in the sense of safety and was highly dangerous to anyone else on the road.
"What you have brought on yourself will have a lasting impact, and I accept to a degree that what you did was born out of panic. But your conduct was outrageous.
"Those who resist arrest, involving violent struggles and cause injury to police officers, must not expect a custodial sentence to be suspended.
"It is with a heavy heart and reluctance, but it is too serious to merit suspending the sentence."
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Post by Kimmy on May 18, 2018 11:03:39 GMT
SATURDAY.
FREE TO AIR TV RACES 1:50 NEWBURY Shalaa Carnarvon Stakes (Listed Race) Cl1 (3yo) 6f ITV4 9 runners 2:05 NEWMARKET Betway Fairway Stakes (Listed Race) Cl1 (3yo) 1m2f ITV4 3 runners 2:25 NEWBURY Al Rayyan Stakes (Registered As The Aston Park Stakes) (Group 3) Cl1 (4yo+) 1m4f ITV4 5 runners 2:40 NEWMARKET Betway King Charles II Stakes (Listed Race) Cl1 (3yo) 7f ITV4 5 runners 3:00 NEWBURY Al Zubarah London Gold Cup Handicap Cl2 (3yo) 1m2f ITV4 11 runners 3:15 NEWMARKET Betway Handicap Cl2 (3yo 0-105) 6f ITV4 14 runners 3:40 NEWBURY Al Shaqab Lockinge Stakes (Group 1) (British Champions Series) Cl1 (4yo+) 1m ITV4 16 runners
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Post by Kimmy on May 18, 2018 11:04:21 GMT
SATURDAY.
SCOOP 6 1:50 NEWBURY Shalaa Carnarvon Stakes (Listed Race) Cl1 (3yo) 6f ITV4 9 runners 3:00 NEWBURY Al Zubarah London Gold Cup Handicap Cl2 (3yo) 1m2f ITV4 11 runners 3:15 NEWMARKET Betway Handicap Cl2 (3yo 0-105) 6f ITV4 14 runners 3:20 THIRSK Phil Ashall's 60th Birthday Celebration Handicap Cl4 (4yo+ 0-80) 5f RUK 15 runners 3:40 NEWBURY Al Shaqab Lockinge Stakes (Group 1) (British Champions Series) Cl1 (4yo+) 1m ITV4 16 runners 3:55 THIRSK Marion Gibson Brown Memorial Handicap Cl4 (4yo+ 0-80) 1m RUK 16 runners
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Post by Kimmy on May 18, 2018 12:59:32 GMT
Epsom Derby
Saxon Warrior is currently 10/11 Roaring Lion is now in the picture He won the York Dante yesterday Won it easily by 4 lengths as well There is a debate about if he goes He could run in the English Derby He could run in the French Derby His owner sponsors the French Derby If he does run at Epsom in June Then he must have a fair chance Statistically this stat is against him
The Derby Since 1997 Horses with 3 + runs that season Have a 0-43 record in the Derby None have won with 3 + prep runs That said only 2 started under 10/1 Wings Of Desire (4th) Permian (10th)
If they decided to run in the Derby He certainly can not be ruled out And at the price he is likely to be there are various betting options
Don't see me going each way here Roaring Lion has to prove stamina The Dam was a mile winner The Damsire is unproven Hasn't bred a winner past 8f yet I'd be confident his sire will help And that he will probably get the trip But the favourite looks to be smart Too good to be ignored in the stakes Potentially you could split stake it £5 Win Bet on Saxon Warriror 10/11 £5 Win Bet on Roaring Lion at 5/1 +
Have to leave it till we know he runs If he does run he is a proper danger.
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Post by Kimmy on May 18, 2018 17:55:17 GMT
Hamilton Park, 18 May 18 Race 1 - 5:55pm THE BB FOODSERVICE EBF NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) (A £20,000 BB Foodservice 2yo Series Qualifier) Inside the final furlong, MR BUTTONS (IRE), placed third, shifted marginally left causing MARK’S CHOICE (IRE), placed fourth, to be taken off heels and give a slight bump to NORTHERN SOCIETY (IRE), unplaced. However, after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that it did not involve a riding offence and that it had not improved the placing of MR BUTTONS (IRE).
Race 2 - 6:25pm THE THOMAS JOHNSTONE LTD 150TH ANNIVERSARY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) An enquiry was held to consider why Michael Easterby, was running MAGIC CITY (IRE) here at Hamilton on going described as Good to Firm, Good in places on the loop, having declared the gelding a non-runner at Beverley on 15 May 2018 on ground with the same official description. The trainer’s representative explained that having walked the track at Beverley, it was deemed to be riding quicker than the official description, but were happy to take their chance on the watered ground at Hamilton expecting it to not be as fast as Beverley.
Following the race, Ben Robinson reported that BE KOOL, placed fifth, bashed its head on the stalls and as a result broke and dislodged one of the cups from the visor. He further added that the gelding then hung right and was denied a clear run approximately 1½ furlongs out. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination found the gelding to have lost its right front shoe.
James Sullivan reported that MUTARAKEZ (IRE), placed third, ran too free. Harrison Shaw reported that MAGIC CITY (IRE), placed fourth, was denied a clear run 4 furlongs out.
Race 3 - 7:00pm THE PDM MAINS TO DRAINS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for CRAZY TORNADO (IRE) to go to post early. View Stewards report Aintree, 18 May 18 Race 1 - 5:35pm THE SMARKETS MARES' HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Qualifier for The Northern Lights Mares' Hurdle Series Final) Permission was given for KUPATANA (IRE) to go early to post and GINGE DE SOPHIA (IRE) wore earplugs.
Race 2 - 6:05pm THE smarkets.com HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) The Veterinary Officer reported that THE TAILGATER (IRE), which was pulled up, was lame on its left hind. View Stewards report Newbury, 18 May 18 Race 1 - 1:30pm THE WELCOME TO THE STARLIGHT RACEDAY MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) (DIV I) Following the race Callum Shepherd reported that POGO (IRE), placed second, hung left-handed and Robert Winston reported that ALFIE SOLOMONS (IRE), placed fourth, ran green.
Race 2 - 2:00pm THE WELCOME TO THE STARLIGHT RACEDAY MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) (DIV II) Inside the last furlong BLONDE WARRIOR (IRE), placed second, hung left-handed taking MYKINDOFSUNSHINE (IRE), unplaced, off its intended line, which in turn caused interference to SALAM ZAYED, unplaced, and FLY THE NEST (IRE), 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 BLONDE WARRIOR (IRE).
Following the race Josephine Gordon reported that BLONDE WARRIOR (IRE), placed second, hung left-handed. James Doyle reported that FLY THE NEST, unplaced, and Adam Kirby reported that MYKINDOFSUNSHINE (IRE), unplaced, both suffered interference in running.
Race 3 - 2:35pm THE STARLIGHT BRIGHTENING LIVES HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Permission was given for MAZZINI to be mounted in the chute.
Race 4 - 3:05pm THE STARLIGHT WISHES HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Approaching the two furlong marker RAINBOW RISING (FR), placed third, shifted marginally left-handed, interfering with RUBENSIAN, 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 RAINBOW RISING (FR).
Following the race the representative of David Simcock reported that RUBENSIAN, unplaced, had a breathing problem and Adam Kirby reported that KERRERA, unplaced, hung right-handed. The Veterinary Officer reported that FAMOUS DYNASTY (IRE), placed fifth, lost its right hind shoe.
Race 5 - 3:40pm THE COOLMORE STUD NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) Dean Ivory had obtained prior permission from the BHA to run BEST COMPANY (IRE) partially shod.
Permission was given for PARTY DANCER to go early to post.
Inside the final furlong the winner, MYSTIC FLIGHT (IRE), hung quickly left-handed, taking SKYDIVING, placed fourth, marginally 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 MYSTIC FLIGHT (IRE).
Following the race James Doyle reported that HUMBOLT CURRENT, unplaced, stopped quickly. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the colt failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 6 - 4:15pm THE MARTIN GRAY CELEBRATION BRITISH EBF MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) Following the race Pat Cosgrave reported that COOLONGOLOOK, unplaced, lost its action. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of COOLONGOLOOK found it to have lost its right fore shoe. She also reported that ASTROLOGIST (IRE), unplaced, had bled from the nose.
Race 8 - 5:20pm THE STARLIGHT HAPPY MEMORIES APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for WHAT A WELCOME to go early to post.
Stephen Cummins, the rider of MAROC, placed second, was suspended for 7 days for using his whip above the permitted level from approaching the three furlong marker.
Following the race the Veterinary Officer reported that MY ILLUSIONIST, placed eighth, lost its right fore shoe. View Stewards report Newmarket, 18 May 18 Race 1 - 1:40pm THE Rewards4racing.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) (DIV I) Following the race Dougie Costello reported that SWISSAL (IRE), placed sixth, was slowly away.
Race 2 - 2:10pm THE Rewards4racing.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) (DIV II) Following the race Kieran Shoemark reported that SUNSTORM, placed sixth, hung left. The Veterinary Officer reported that CHARLES FOX, unplaced, lost its left fore shoe.
Race 3 - 2:45pm THE CHEMTEST ENVIRONMENTAL LABORATORIES HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Shortly after the start BALGAIR, placed fifth, edged left at the same time as ART ECHO, placed seventh, edged right, causing FAMILY FORTUNES to be tightened for room and have to be checked but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Approximately 1 ½ furlongs out, BALGAIR, placed fifth, shifted slightly left causing ART ECHO, placed seventh, to have to be checked but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved and that it had not improved the placing of BALGAIR.
Race 4 - 3:20pm THE MOYES INVESTMENTS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Following the race Kieran Shoemark reported that WIMPOLE HALL, unplaced, ran too free. The representative of Ed Vaughan reported that CAPTAIN COURAGEOUS (IRE), unplaced, was unsuited by the Good to Firm, Good going on this occasion and would prefer a slower surface.
Race 5 - 3:55pm THE EDMONDSON HALL SOLICITORS & SPORTS LAWYERS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) An enquiry was held to consider interference inside the final furlong, when AMAZING RED (IRE), placed fifth, ridden by Fran Berry, interfered with FIRE JET (IRE), placed second, ridden by Fran Berry. The interference was found to be accidental in that when Berry was going for a run, AMAZING RED (IRE) became unbalance bumping FIRE JET (IRE).
An enquiry was held to consider interference inside the final furlong, when ALQAMAR, placed third, ridden by Brett Doyle interfered with AMAZING RED (IRE), placed fifth, ridden by Fran Berry. Doyle was cautioned for careless riding as he allowed his mount to drift right without sufficient correction causing Berry to have to take a check.
Jimmy Quinn, the rider of FIRE JET (IRE), placed second, was suspended for 11 days for using his whip above the permitted level and down the shoulder in the forehand from 1 ½ furlongs out.
Following the race Fran Berry reported that AMAZING RED (IRE), unplaced, was denied a clear run.
Race 8 - 5:30pm THE RacingUK 'HANDS AND HEELS' APPRENTICE SERIES HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) (Part of Racing Excellence) Following the race Theodore Ladd reported that POET’S PRINCESS, unplaced, jumped awkwardly from the stalls and also drifted left under pressure. Poppy Bridgewater reported that RED ALERT, placed third, hung left under pressure. View Stewards report York, 18 May 18 Race 2 - 2:55pm THE LONGINES IRISH CHAMPIONS WEEKEND FILLIES' STAKES (CLASS 1) (Registered as the Michael Seely Memorial) (Listed Race) The Starter reported that SHEIKA REIKA (FR) was unruly in the stalls and withdrawn. Roger Varian was informed that the filly could not run until the day after passing a stalls test.
An enquiry was held into an incident in the stalls involving SHEIKHA REIKA (FR), who was subsequently withdrawn and JULIET FOXTROT, placed fourth. They interviewed the Veterinary Officer, the Veterinary Surgeon, the Starters and Ryan Moore, the rider of JULIET FOXTROT. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of JULIET FOXTROT failed to reveal any abnormalities. Having heard their evidence, they noted their explanations and a report was forwarded to the Head Office of the British Horseracing Authority for further consideration.
Race 3 - 3:30pm THE MansionBet YORKSHIRE CUP (CLASS 1) (Group 2) (British Champions Series) Following the race, Paul Mulrennan reported that ON TO VICTORY, unplaced, stopped quickly. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination, during routine testing, failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 4 - 4:05pm THE EQUINITY TECHNOLOGY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) An enquiry was held to consider why David Menuisier was running THUNDERING BLUE (USA) here at York on going described as Good to Firm having declared the gelding a non-runner at Ascot on 12 May 2018 on ground with the same official description. The trainer stated that after walking the course at Ascot he felt that it was quicker than Good to Firm, with a going stick reading of 9.1 in the home straight. Here at York, he stated there is more moisture in the ground and with the going stick reading of 7.5, he is happier for the gelding to run.
Following the race, William Buick reported that VALCARTIER (IRE), unplaced, stopped quickly. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination, during routine testing, failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 5 - 4:35pm THE BRITISH EBF FRANK WHITTLE PARTNERSHIP FILLIES' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Permission was given for ISABELLA (IRE) and YEAH BABY YEAH (IRE) to go early to post and for CASTLE HILL CASSIE (IRE) to wear a hood in the Parade Ring.
An enquiry was held to consider the circumstances surrounding an alteration to the record of vaccinations in the passport of BINT ARCANO (FR), trained by Julie Camacho. After interviewing the trainer’s representative, Camacho was fined £80, and the matter was further referred to the Head Office of the British Horseracing Authority for further consideration.
The performance of ISABELLA which started favourite and finished unplaced, was considered. David O’Meara could offer no explanation for the filly’s performance. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination during routine testing of ISABELLA failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Following the race, Ryan Moore reported that CRAFTY MADAM (IRE), placed sixth, was denied a clear run on several occasions inside the final 2 ½ furlongs.
Race 6 - 5:05pm THE YORKSHIRE EQUINE PRACTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Permission was given for ROUNDHAY PARK and KIMIFIVE (IRE) to go early to post.
Approximately ½ furlong out, the winner, KODITIME (IRE) edged slightly right causing the rider of ANGEL FORCE (IRE), who dead heated for fifth, to take a slight check 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 KODITIME (IRE).
Barry McHugh, the rider of LORD OF THE GLEN, placed second, was suspended for 2 days for using his whip above the permitted level inside the final 2 furlongs.
Following the race, Paul Hanagan reported that MISTY SPIRIT, unplaced, stumbled leaving the stalls and Rachel Richardson reported that BOW BELLES, unplaced, stumbled shortly after leaving the stalls. The representative of Kevin Ryan reported that DANDY’S BEANO (IRE), unplaced, was unsuited by the Good to Firm going and would prefer a softer surface.
Race 7 - 5:40pm THE 7IM SUPPORTS CYSTIC FIBROSIS CARE STAKES (CLASS 4 HANDICAP) BAGHDAD (FR) wore earplugs which were removed at the start.
Nicola Currie, the rider of CHAMPARISI, placed fourth, was suspended for 4 days for using her whip above the permitted level from inside the final 2 ½ furlongs.
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Post by Kimmy on May 18, 2018 17:56:37 GMT
He won off a 2lb higher mark last season and has even been competitive from 10lb higher, so is well worth chancing in this weaker affair for the in-form Paul Midgley stable.
7/1 Ninjago 8:35 Hamilton Written Word 8.40 Cork
Written Word sets a clear standard on form based on her sixth in a Listed contest last month and she should get off the mark this evening.
She was making her first start on turf in that 1m2f Listed event at Navan and, despite showing signs of inexperience and not enjoying a clear run, shaped well to make good ground from the rear.
There should still be plenty more to come and this looks like a fine opportunity.
5/4 Written Word 8:40 Cork
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