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Post by dennisg on May 19, 2018 7:58:01 GMT
in today's sporting life............... Addeybb is Keith Hamer's fancy for the Lockinge at Newbury and he has a tip for every race in the UK and Ireland. Addeybb can complete the whirlwind transition from handicapper to Group One performer by lifting the Al Shaqab Lockinge Stakes at Newbury on Saturday. The four-year-old had five runs, winning three of them, before this season commenced and is unbeaten in two starts this term. He kicked-off with an authoritative display to land a quality renewal of the Lincoln Handicap at Doncaster in March and followed it up with a dominant performance when stepped up to Group Two company in the bet365 Mile at Sandown last month. Both those races were on soft ground, but he proved he can handle quicker ground when successful in a handicap at Ascot last July. Addeybb is well worth taking a chance on in faster conditions and trainer William Haggas would not pitch him in at the top level if he did not think the horse was up to it. The mile division for older horses is wide open this year and Addeybb can stake his claim for top honours with a third victory of the campaign. Crystal Ocean looked like he could be in for a successful season when making a winning reappearance over an inadequate trip of a mile and a quarter at Sandown. Last year's St Leger runner-up, trained by Sir Michael Stoute, can only improve back up to a more realistic distance of a mile and a half for the Al Rayyan Stakes. Eqtidaar was an encouraging second on his seasonal debut at Ascot and reap the benefit of that outing to take the Shalaa Carnarvon Stakes to spark a double for the Stoute team. Yafta was having his first race since September when going down by only a length to Tribal Quest at Newmarket. With that effort under his belt, Richard Hannon's charge can go one better in the Betway Handicap back at HQ. Old Persian found his Charlie Appleby stablemate Key Victory too good at the Guineas meeting two weeks ago but can have his way in the Betway Fairway Stakes. Acclaim The Nation can take the next step to justifying the high regard trainer Eric Alston has in him by following up a recent Thirsk success by returning in triumph to the North Yorkshire track in the Phil Ashall's 60th Celebration Handicap. Blue De Vega has been showing gradually improved form since joining Robert Cowell from Michael O'Callaghan in Ireland and can get off the mark for the Newmarket trainer in the Constant Security Services Handicap. Sporting Life tips: BANGOR: 1.40 Swashbuckle, 2.15 San Pietro, 2.50 Innocent Touch, 3.25 Road To Rome, 4.00 Coeur Pensif, 4.35 Flight To Nowhere, 5.10 Luna June. DONCASTER: 5.50 Star Ascending, 6.20 Oberyn Martell, 6.50 White Chocolate, 7.20 Night Castle, 7.50 Two Weeks, 8.20 Maksab, 8.50 Hee Haw. NAVAN: 1.55 Betsey Trotter, 2.30 Coral Beach, 3.05 Cristale, 3.35 Sors, 4.10 Whirling Dervish, 4.45 Bianca Minola, 5.20 Broad Street. NEWBURY: 1.50 Eqtidaar, 2.25 Crystal Ocean, 3.00 Masaarr, 3.40 ADDEYBB (NAP), 4.15 It's The Only Way, 4.50 Stream Song, 5.25 Ripp Orf. NEWMARKET: 2.05 Old Persian, 2.40 Purser, 3.15 Yafta, 3.50 Beyond Reason, 4.25 Desert Frost, 5.00 Hameem, 5.35 Move In Time. THIRSK: 2.10 Red Balloons, 2.45 Pritty Livvy, 3.20 Acclaim The Nation, 3.55 Helovaplan, 4.30 Van Gerwen, 5.05 Blue De Vega, 5.40 Celestial Force, 6.10 Tan. UTTOXETER: 5.30 Faction, 6.05 Just A Feeling, 6.35 Shelford, 7.05 Little Millie, 7.35 Sehayli, 8.05 Northandsouth, 8.35 Seven de Baune. DOUBLE: Addeybb and Yafta.
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Post by dennisg on May 19, 2018 8:01:02 GMT
Our in-form star columnist takes us through his runners around the country on Saturday, including some live chances at headquarters. Onto Saturday and Red Balloons makes her debut in division one of the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden Fillies' Stakes. She’s quite a nice, sharp filly who goes well. It’s probably the warmer of the divisions but we like her. Akela Moon goes in division two. She’s by Bungle Inthejungle who can do no wrong at the moment. She’s a very honest filly who tries hard and it would be no surprise to see her go well on debut. Great Prospector heads down to Newmarket for the Betway King Charles II Stakes. He’s been gelded since running in the Free Handicap because hand on heart he’s been a little disappointing. We’re going back to basics here over seven furlongs and see what happens but hopefully the operation will help him. We're double-handed in the Betway Handicap. I thought Showmethedough would run well at Chester last week but he just couldn’t cope with five furlongs around there. He’d been working really well before that – he went off favourite and we thought he’d win – but we haven’t done much with him since. The step up to six furlongs will suit here and he’s capable of going close if we’re not coming back too quick. He may eventually be a seven-furlong horse but he’ll have learned a lot from Chester. We tried to win a novice stakes with Lucky Lucky Man but it didn’t quite work out. I don’t think he’s thrown in off 82 here but we’ll give him a spin and see what happens. Keska is a big filly who will definitely be winning races at some stage. It would be nice to see her open her account on debut in the Betway EBF Fillies' Novice Stakes although it could be a decent race. Charming Kid wins on debut for Richard Fahey at York Charming Kid wins on debut for Richard Fahey at York Aurag is a very genuine and honest horse who we start out in the Saint-Gobain Weber Novice Auction Stakes at Doncaster. He’s had a couple of spins on the grass at Malton but tends to work better at home than away. He’s very fit for his first start and I hope he goes well for his owners. Odds On Oli has been progressing, winning his last two races – albeit on very different ground to what he’ll face in the sunbets.co.uk Handicap. I don’t see why he won’t go on it though and he has a nice low weight. I was always surprised he wasn’t able to win a maiden but he’s got his act together now. Enrolment reappears in the Sun Bets Follow Us On Twitter Handicap. We’re happy with her but it’s a warm little contest, very competitive.
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Post by dennisg on May 19, 2018 8:02:58 GMT
Ben Linfoot seeks out the best Value Bet selections on Lockinge day at Newbury with last year’s Champion Sprint hero fancied in the big one. Recommended bets: Lockinge day For details of advised bookmakers and each-way terms, visit our transparent tipping record It’s a superb renewal of the Al Shaqab Lockinge Stakes at Newbury on Saturday with a 16-strong field including nine rivals rated between 115 and 119. Rhododendron bids to give Aidan O’Brien his first Lockinge since Hawk Wing in 2003, while Addeybb looks the new kid on the block in the mile division thanks to his rapid progress this season. His Lincoln cruise off a mark of 99 was impressive but he improved on that when sprinting away from a solid bunch of Group Two horses in the bet365 Mile at Sandown last time. Faster ground is the worry for the Pivotal gelding, while Rhododendron has to prove she has the pace for a mile these days after running over 10 furlongs and further for much of her three-year-old campaign. Limato is sandwiched between the pair in the betting, but he’s been beaten in this race before and looks better over shorter distances. Looking at the top of the market, those dominating the betting look vulnerable. With so many horses of similar ability lining up in a big field, this could come down to which horse handles the pace, tempo and situation best and, with that in mind, my eye is drawn to the 16/1 (General) about LIBRISA BREEZE. Dean Ivory’s six-year-old is an immensely talented horse, blessed with versatility given his ability to perform at a high level over varying trips and ground conditions. The best performance of his career was his last one in this country, as he won the British Champion Sprint over six furlongs on soft ground at Ascot, but that’s no reason to dismiss his chance on Saturday. He stays well, having won over 10 furlongs earlier in his career, while he stayed on really strongly to be second in a soft ground Hunt Cup at Royal Ascot in 2016. That was his last go over a mile as he’s excelled over six and seven since then, but his stamina shouldn’t be questioned just because he has a lethal turn of foot. That’s mostly been on display at his beloved Ascot, but he performed well at Newbury last season and what is evident is that he loves a big field over a straight course and he has no issue with Good to Firm ground, either. Saturday’s Lockinge will suit Librisa Breeze as Robert Winston should be able to get plenty of cover before unleashing him with a withering late run. We know he travels well in big fields and that he likes coming through horses and those traits, in this line-up, could be crucial. Rated 119, he’s officially the joint-best horse in the field and 16/1 seriously underestimates his chance. The trip will be factored into that a little, but so is the fact he’s trained by Ivory. However, he’s a fine trainer, and his handling of this horse has been excellent. Earlier on the card the Al Zubarah London Gold Cup (3.00) looks set to be as informative as ever and Roger Varian, who won last year’s renewal with Defoe, has another likely type in smooth Doncaster winner Masaarr. The way he reeled in Magnificent that day was impressive and it bodes well for this step up in distance, with his pedigree indicating he could well find further improvement over 10 furlongs. Mark Johnston targets Goodwood every year Mark Johnston was among the winners at York on Friday However, if there is one to beat him I feel it will be Mark Johnston’s COMMUNIQUE and at 10/1 (General) he’s worth a bet getting 12lb from the likely favourite. This son of Casamento bumped into a seriously progressive Dubhe at Sandown last time but he beat the rest comfortably and was lucky to be left alone on 84 by the handicapper. He didn’t look at home on the softer ground in Esher and I expect serious improvement now he tackles a Good to Firm surface, especially at this trip as he’s related to a host of middle distance performers. Silvestre de Sousa should get a nice position from stall three, conserving energy on the long run to the first bend before the screws are turned in the home straight. As a two-year-old he beat Mekong by five lengths off levels and he gets 1lb from him on Saturday, but is almost twice the price in places. That just looks plain wrong and at anything approaching double-figure odds Communique is worth a bet. Posted at 1700 BST on 18/05/18. 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: +346.14pts to advised stakes/prices (from inception of Value Bet column in January 2010 to current).
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Post by dennisg on May 19, 2018 8:04:57 GMT
Limato has put in some fantastic preparatory work ahead of Saturday's Lockinge Stakes - get all the news and gossip from the leading training centres. Catching Pigeons best bets 1.50 Newbury 3 8 Eqtidaar17 39-0OR: 107D 11/4 Form: 14-2T: Sir Michael StouteJ: Jim Crowley Last run Live betting powered by 3.40 Newbury 11 11 Limato218 69-0OR: 119C 9/2 Form: 6/03241-T: H CandyJ: Harry Bentley Last run Live betting powered by 4.50 Newbury 4 2 Crystal Hope22 39-0OR: -D 10/11 Form: 6-1T: Sir Michael StouteJ: Andrea Atzeni Last run Live betting powered by He's Amazing can see off the challenge of Masaarr and win the Al Zubarah London Gold Cup for Clive Cox at Newbury on Saturday. Placed twice on his two outings as a juvenile, the son of Fasnet Rock finished a good second once again on his reappearance here last month, but stepped up considerably on that performance at the Newmarket Guineas meeting when he he saw off a talented field for a narrow win. More is required to bag this valuable prize, but connections are sure he can continue to progress and this course may suit him a little better than the undulating finish at Headquarters. Limato should prove the value bet in the Group One Al Shaqab Lockinge Stakes. Although the showpiece in Newbury's race calendar, this is often one of the weaker contested top-class mile events, but 2018 has attracted a bumper field and consequently looks an open race. Much better known as a top sprinter than miler, Limato has plenty to prove on what will be his third excursion over this trip. Both efforts came in 2016. Everything went wrong in a farce of a race for the Breeders' Cup Mile at Santa Anita, but he was more effective on his first appearance in this event, when he finished fourth to Belardo. That would be nowhere near good enough here, but ground conditions will be much more to his liking, and the Candy horses are in better form than they were at that time. Limato has been on the go for some time this spring and regular partners on the Kingstone Warren gallops, Harry Bentley and Fran Berry, believe he is a much more settled individual nowadays, so should see out the trip better than in his younger days. Earlier on the card, Eqtidaar is fancied to get his head in front in the opening Listed Shalaa Carnarvon Stakes. He looks to be working his way towards a Commonwealth Cup bid and didn't let anyone down with a creditable second to Invincible Army in an Ascot Group Three at the start of the month. Sir Michael Stoute Sir Michael Stoute's horses are really getting going now Charles Hills' Plutonian can put an unlucky effort behind him on his comeback at Newmarket with a big run in the Toronado Handicap. He came home later than a sunken sailboat when last of 12 at HQ, but it was not his fault, he was badly hampered at the start. A promising if somewhat unexposed type last season, he has always worked like a potentially good horse and looks nicely weighted here, given his recent work on the Faringdon Road gallops. John Gosden's Pouvoir Magique was taken out last weekend and could reappear here. He's one to monitor closely in opposition if standing his ground this time around. Crystal Hope did well to win on her return to action at Sandown last month, and she is fancied to follow up in the Haras De Bouquetot Fillies' Trial Stakes. Sir Michael Stoute’s filly was thought to be backward and in need of the race at the Esher course, but she overcame those fears with an emphatic win over Give And Take, the subsequent winner of the Musidora at York on Wednesday. The form looks rock-solid, and plenty of improvement is anticipated. Chagatai, a stablemate of He's Amazing, was back to his wayward worst last time, but he can bounce back in his first time hood in the Betway Handicap at Newmarket. The Cox team had high hopes of following up a comeback Kempton win in a six furlong handicap at Newmarket a couple of weeks ago, but he pulled to hard and weakened in the closing stages. The headgear should help calm him and he remains in good nick, and well handicapped to boot. Charlie Appleby's Aurum has been working very well since his debut win over course and distance at the Craven meeting, and he can progress sufficiently from that run to beat the well-regarded Mutaaqeb and Purser in the Listed Betway King Charles II Stakes. Marcus Tregoning has not really hit his straps just yet, but Alrahaal shaped well on his return behind Qaroun at Goodwood two weeks ago, and is fancied to turn the tables on the Stoute-trained three-year-old in the sunbets.co.uk Handicap at Doncaster. Although the selection gets only a 3lb pull for his length defeat, the winner was well fancied that day, and was probably a lot fitter. Alrahaal has come on nicely for the run. William Haggas won both divisions of Thirsk's Irish Stallions Farms EBF Maiden Fillies' Stakes and will look to do so again courtesy of Queen Of Bermuda and Red Hut Red - the former is particularly well-fancied in light of her debut second and subsequent work. William Haggas: Trains Special Purpose William Haggas does exceptionally well with his northern raiders Midnight Maestro has been disappointing since finishing sixth to high-class stablemate Elgin in a high quality event at Ascot in the autumn, but underfoot conditions are finally in his favour again for the valuable Get Promo Codes At onlinebettingcodes.co.uk Handicap Hurdle at Market Rasen on Sunday, and he rates an each-way investment in what looks a very competitive event. Charlie Fellowes has a nice Charm Spirit colt entered at Nottingham on Tuesday and Yarmouth on Wednesday called Mayfair Spirit who looks a lovely prospect for later in the year and Chris Wall's Purgatory is worth a look in the same British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes, which looks a real crackerjack of a race and should unearth a Royal Ascot type. Wall could also unleash Lucky Charm in the coming days, with eyecatching entries at Windsor on Monday and Kempton on Wednesday. Clive Cox has obviously made a bright start with his two-year-olds and he saddles an interesting newcomer at Windsor on Monday night. Manana Chica is a daughter of one of the Beechdown trainer's favourite sires Kodiac and is out of the mare Bayalika, making her a half-sister to the Champagne Stakes winner and subsequent 2000 Guineas runner-up Vital Equine. If she does not win the Thames Valley Air Ambulance Novice Fillies Stakes, she looks worth noting for the future. Other juvenile names to conjure (and for the My Stable tracker) in the coming weeks include Sir Michael Stoute's Exceed And Excel colt Extreme Force, the Saeed bin Suroor-trained Dubai Legacy and a thus far unnamed son of Scat Daddy in the care of Ed Dunlop.
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Post by Kimmy on May 19, 2018 8:10:21 GMT
Saturday: going, weather & non-runners Bangor-on-Dee GOING: GOOD (GoingStick 7.0) (Watering) WEATHER: Mostly sunny NON RUNNERS: 5:10 Soraya (12) Doncaster GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (Watering) (Rail movements; R1 & 3 +6y) WEATHER: Mostly sunny STALLS: Straight course & 1m - Centre; Remainder - Inside Navan GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (Good in places) (Selective watering) WEATHER: Sunny Newbury GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (GoingStick: Str 7.2, Rnd 7.4) WEATHER: Sunny STALLS: Centre NON RUNNERS: 3:40 Lahore (7) Newmarket GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (Good in places; GoingStick 7.8) (Watered) (Stands' side course) (Rail movements: R6 +13y) WEATHER: Sunny STALLS: 1m4f - Centre; Remainder - Stands' side Thirsk GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (Good in places) (Watering) (Rail movements; R4 +14y, R7 +28y) WEATHER: Mostly sunny STALLS: Straight course & 1m4f - Stands' side; 1m - Centre Uttoxeter GOING: GOOD (Good to firm in places; GoingStick 7.4) (Watering to maintain) (First fence in straight omitted - ground under repair) WEATHER: Sunn
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Post by Kimmy on May 19, 2018 8:11:11 GMT
BANKER
Sea Of Class (4.50 Newbury)
All eyes will be on Crystal Hope following her easy and impressive Sandown novice victory, beating the first and fourth home in the Musidora by over three lengths, but I'm happy to take her on at the prices with the equally-promising Sea Of Class. William Haggas doesn't enter his young horses into Listed company – especially if they're winless – for no reason and this well-bred daughter of Sea The Stars could prove too good for her rivals on the back of a decent debut effort. She was well-backed that day at Newmarket's Craven meeting and, although she got beat by the subsequent Musidora sixth, she travelled like the best horse in the race. James Doyle wasn't hard on her and she'll improve plenty for that.
7/2 Sea Of Class 4:50 Newbury EYECATCHER
Communique (3.00 Newbury)
This is a really good race and plenty of winners will come out of it. My eye was initially drawn to topweight Connect, who looks certain to come on for a decent seasonal reappearance – albeit finishing last – in the Greenham behind James Garfield. But the fact he was to give weight all round puts me off and instead I've sided with Mark Johnston's maiden Communique. Running off a mark of 84, which no doubt underestimates him, the son of Casamento bumped into useful types Blue Mist and Dukhan on his two juvenile appearances last Autumn before finishing third when looking an unlucky loser on his reappearance in March. He ran a nice race on his first time over this trip and on turf at Sandown last month and hopefully he can build on that to go close here.
9/1 Communique 3:00 Newbury DARK HORSE
Showmethedough (3.15 Newmarket)
Runners carrying less than 9st have won three of the last four runnings of this contest, including Eastern Impact in 2014, and his trainer Richard Fahey has a good chance of winning this year's contest with Showmethedough. Carrying 8st 10lb, the Marwan Koukash-owned three-year-old has run encouraging races in two appearances this year off higher marks and the return to six furlongs, the trip at which he notched his only victory, looks certain to suit.
6/1 Showmethedough 3:15 Newmarket
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Post by Kimmy on May 19, 2018 8:11:55 GMT
Newmarket: David Milnes
Masaarr (3.00 Newbury, nap)
Won going away over a mile at Doncaster a fortnight ago and is fancied to step up on that over this extra two furlongs. Roger Varian's chestnut has impressed on the Limekilns of late.
Others to follow Newbury 1.50 Eqtidaar, 2.25 Crystal Ocean, 3.40 Addeybb, 4.15 Almufti, 4.50 Crystal Hope, 5.25 Pouvoir Magique. Newmarket 2.05 Old Persian, 2.40 Purser, 3.15 Encrypted, 3.50 Angel's Hideaway, 4.25 Desert Frost, 5.00 Hameem, 5.35 Mr Pocket. Thirsk 2.10 Queen Of Bermuda, 2.45 Red Hut Red, 3.55 Archie, 5.05 Blue De Vega, 5.40 Temur Khan. Doncaster 6.20 Stay Classy, 6.50 Extra Mile, 7.20 Qaroun, 8.20 Monadee, 8.50 Buxted Dream.
3/1 Masaarr 3:00 Newbury Lambourn: James Burn
Equilateral (7.50 Doncaster, nap)
Charlie Hills, who has a fine touch with sprinters, thinks plenty of this Equiano colt, who can take a step back in the right direction after loads went wrong on his last appearance at York.
Others to follow Bangor 1.40 Aardwolf, 2.50 Percy Street, 5.10 Yellow Dockets. Doncaster 6.20 Hawayel, 8.20 Mutafarrid. 1.50 Shabaaby, 2.25 Raheen House, 3.00 He's Amazing, 3.40 Limato, 4.15 Barbill, 5.25 Surrey Hope. Newmarket 2.05 Department Of War, 2.40 Mutaaqeb, 3.15 Chagatai. Thirsk 2.45 Luchador. Uttoxeter 6.05 Between The Waters, 8.35 Little Jack.
5/2 Equilateral 7:50 Doncaster West Country: Tim Mitchell
According To Harry (3.25 Bangor, nap)
Not disgraced last time and, with Sean Houlihan claiming off what is already a dangerous looking mark, connections are hopeful he can get his head back in front with conditions ideal.
Others to follow Doncaster 7.20 Alrahaal. Uttoxeter 5.30 Waitinonasunday, 7.05 Lady Mix.
5/2 According To Harry 3:25 Bangor-on-Dee North: Colin Russell
Carlton Frankie (5.05 Thirsk, nap)
Ran a fine first race of the season when fourth at York on Thursday – her first start after a wind operation – and with conditions to suit and a good draw, she should be hard to beat.
Others to follow Bangor 1.40 Fort Jefferson, 2.15 San Pietro, 2.50 Richard Strauss, 3.25 Midnight Walk, 4.00 Loch Linnhe, 4.35 Ofcourseiwill, 5.10 Whiteoak Molly. Doncaster 5.50 Swansway, 6.20 Victory Command, 6.50 Appointed, 7.20 Odds On Oli, 7.50 Giant's Treasure, 8.20 Vj Day, 8.50 Me Fee Heela. Newbury 1.50 Cardsharp, 3.00 Communique, 4.15 Marie's Diamond. Newmarket 2.40 Great Prospector, 3.15 Wahoo, 3.50 New Winds, 4.25 Holiday Magic, 5.00 Snax, 5.35 Move In Time. Thirsk 2.10 Key To Power, 2.45 Lady Kinsale, 3.20 Computable, 3.55 Helovaplan, 4.30 Gunmetal, 5.40 Kittileo, 6.10 Melaniemillie. Uttoxeter: 6.35 Ganbei, 8.05 Teescomponents Max.
9/4 Carlton Frankie 5:05 Thirsk Racing Post Ratings: Simon Turner
Move In Time (5.35 Newmarket)
Has made a relatively bright start to life with Paul Midgley, finishing runner-up last time at the Craven meeting. Reasonable to expect a move back towards last year's form with stable going better now.
4/1 Move In Time 5:35 Newmarket Topspeed: Dave Edwards
Librisa Breeze (3.40 Newbury)
Beat a smart bunch of sprinters at Ascot in October and Dean Ivory's versatile six-year-old may be just as effective over this longer trip.
14/1 Librisa Breeze 3:40 Newbury Longshot: Samuel King
Red Roman (3.15 Newmarket)
Can go well back at the scene of his maiden win a year ago. The step back into handicap company looks a good move after he failed to fire last time out in a Listed race at Doncaster.
9/1 Red Roman 3:15 Newmarket Ireland: David Jennings
Blue Uluru (3.35 Navan)
Looks sure to come on for her comeback at Dundalk and is already a winner over course and distance. Everything looks in place for a bold showing off an attractive mark and she’s a sprinter with a future.
10/3 Blue Uluru 3:35 Navan The Raceform Interactive nugget
Qaroun (7.20 Doncaster)
Sir Michael Stoute's last ten runners in handicaps at Doncaster have posted figures of 1612311142 (50 per cent strike-rate; +£11.08 to £1 stake). Qaroun goes in the three-year-old contest over a mile at 7.20.
15/8 Qaroun 7:20 Doncaster
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Post by Kimmy on May 19, 2018 8:12:27 GMT
3/1 Mr Pocket 5:35 Newmarket Just the type with which Robert Cowell excels, and looked in great shape when making all and battling bravely to fend off Super Julius at Brighton earlier this month.
A 4lb rise is lenient - the first two that day took the rest of the field apart - and Mr Pocket can confirm himself a well-handicapped sprinter by following up.
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Post by Kimmy on May 19, 2018 8:16:31 GMT
THIRSK
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
2.10 Queen Of Bermuda
2.45 Red Hut Red
3.20 Harome
3.55 Helovaplan
4.30 Captain Colby
5.05 Carlton Frankie
5.40 Celestial Force
6.10 Round The Island
GIMCRACK
2.10 Red Balloons
2.45 Pritty Livvy
3.20 Acclaim The Nation
3.55 Helovaplan
4.30 Van Gerwen
5.05 Blue De Vega
5.40 Celestial Force
6.10 Tan
UTTOXETER
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
5.30 Faction
6.05 Between The Waters
6.35 Shelford
7.05 Versifier
7.35 Lissycasey
8.05 Northandsouth
8.35 Seven De Baune
GIMCRACK
5.30 Faction
6.05 Just A Feeling
6.35 Shelford
7.05 Little Millie
7.35 Sehayli
8.05 Northandsouth
8.35 Seven De Baune
NEWMARKET
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
2.05 Old Persian
2.40 Mutaaqeb
3.15 Showmethedough (nap)
3.50 Beyond Reason
4.25 Mountain Rescue
5.00 Phantasmic
5.35 Move In Time
GIMCRACK
2.05 Old Persian
2.40 Purser
3.15 Yafta (nb)
3.50 Beyond Reason
4.25 Desert Frost
5.00 Hameem
5.35 Move In Time
DONCASTER
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
5.50 Ingleby Hollow
6.20 Aurag
6.50 Appointed
7.20 Bathsheba Bay
7.50 Foxtrot Lady
8.20 Maksab
8.50 Dirchill
GIMCRACK
5.50 Star Ascending
6.20 Oberyn Martell
6.50 White Chocolate
7.20 Night Castle
7.50 Two Weeks
8.20 Maksab
8.50 Hee Haw
NEWBURY
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
1.50 Eqtidaar
2.25 Crystal Ocean
3.00 Masaarr (nb)
3.40 Lightning Spear
4.15 Barbill
4.50 Arcadian Cat
5.25 Ripp Orf
GIMCRACK
1.50 Eqtidaar
2.25 Crystal Ocean
3.00 Masaarr
3.40 Addeybb (nap)
4.15 Its The Only Way
4.50 Stream Song
5.25 Ripp Orf
BANGOR
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
1.40 Fleeting Visit
2.15 Pray For A Rainbow
2.50 Percy Street
3.25 Road To Rome
4.00 Stick To The Plan
4.35 Ofcourseiwill
5.10 Whiteoak Molly
GIMCRACK
1.40 Swashbuckle
2.15 San Pietro
2.50 Innocent Touch
3.25 Road To Rome
4.00 Coeur Pensif
4.35 Flight To Nowhere
5.10 Luna June
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Post by Kimmy on May 19, 2018 8:16:57 GMT
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Post by Kimmy on May 19, 2018 20:13:23 GMT
Bangor-on-dee, 19 May 18 Race 1 - 1:40pm THE WREXHAM LAGER MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that SWASHBUCKLE, placed fourth, lost its right hind shoe and EOLIAN, unplaced, finished lame on its right fore.
Race 2 - 2:15pm THE WREXHAM LAGER HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that BOYFROMNOWHERE (IRE), placed seventh, finished lame on its left fore.
Race 3 - 2:50pm THE WREXHAM LAGER EXPORT HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) An enquiry was held to consider interference approximately 1½ furlongs out between ATLANTIC STORM (IRE), placed second, ridden by Harry Skelton and PERCY STREET, placed third, ridden by James Bowen. Skelton was suspended for 2 days for careless riding as he allowed his mount to drift right without sufficient correction, which carried PERCY STREET off its intended line, causing the gelding to be checked.
Following the race, Thomas Dowson reported that RICHARD STRAUSS (IRE), placed eighth, was never travelling and the Veterinary Officer reported that BUONAROTTI BOY (IRE), placed sixth, finished lame on its left fore.
Race 4 - 3:25pm THE WREXHAM LAGER EXPORT HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Permission was given for BOXER BEAT (IRE) to go early to post.
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that BOXER BEAT (IRE), which was pulled up, was lame on its left fore and that the winner, ZOLFO (IRE), lost its right fore shoe.
Race 5 - 4:00pm THE WREXHAM LAGER NOVICES' HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) NIGHTLINE wore earplugs which were removed at the start.
Approaching the fifth last fence, GO WEST YOUNG MAN (IRE), placed fourth, was hampered by STICK TO THE PLAN (IRE), which pulled up very quickly before the fence, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Following the race, Jamie Hamilton reported that LOCH LINNHE, which was pulled up, was never travelling. The Veterinary Officer reported that STICK TO THE PLAN (IRE), which was pulled up, was lame on its right fore and RINGMOYLAN (IRE), which was also pulled up, was lame on its left hind.
Race 6 - 4:35pm THE WREXHAM LAGER ORIGINAL BREW NOVICES' HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) An enquiry was held to consider why Tim Vaughan was running CALARULES here at Bangor-on-Dee on going described as Good, having declared the gelding a non-runner at Warwick on 7 May 2018 on ground with the same official description. The representative of Tim Vaughan stated that, in the trainer’s opinion, the ground here today at Bangor is quicker than the ground had been at Warwick. The comments were noted.
Race 7 - 5:10pm THE GOLDFORD STUD MARES' STANDARD OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (NHMOPS Bonus Race) Following the race, Robert Dunne reported that COOLING, unplaced, hung badly right and Sarah-Jayne Davies reported that WATTS AND HOPPS, unplaced, had a breathing problem. View Stewards report Doncaster, 19 May 18 Race 1 - 5:50pm THE 1stsecuritysolutions.co.uk APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Faye McManoman, the rider of EXCLUSIVE WATERS (IRE), was slow to remove the blindfold resulting in her horse being slow to start. After being interviewed and shown recordings of the incident, McManoman’s explanation that the gelding ducked its head as she tried to remove the blind and it came off on the second attempt was noted.
Following the race, the representative of Ian Williams reported that MY FANTASEA (IRE), unplaced, was unsuited by the Good to Firm going and would prefer a softer surface; Jane Elliott reported that KING’S COINAGE (IRE), unplaced, was never travelling.
Race 2 - 6:20pm THE SAINT-GOBAIN WEBER NOVICE AUCTION STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for STAY CLASSY (IRE) to wear a hood in the parade ring.
Marco Botti was fined £140 as the record of vaccinations in the passport of CAPLA GILDA did not comply with the Rules of Racing.
Richard Spencer was fined £140 as the record of vaccinations in the passport of STAY CLASSY (IRE) did not comply with the Rules of Racing.
Race 4 - 7:20pm THE sunbets.co.uk HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) VENTURA KNIGHT (IRE) wore earplugs which were removed at the start.
An enquiry was held to consider interference approaching 1½ furlongs out when MAVERICK OFFICER, placed second, ridden by Jamie Spencer interfered with ODDS ON OLI, placed third, ridden by Paul Hanagan. Spencer was cautioned for careless riding as he had shifted right moving ODDS ON OLI marginally off its intended line.
Following the race, Pat Dobbs reported that QAROUN, unplaced, stumbled leaving the stalls and Jamie Spencer reported that MAVERICK OFFICER, placed second, was denied a clear run 2 furlongs out.
Race 5 - 7:50pm THE SUN BETS DOWNLOAD THE APP NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for TWO WEEKS to go early to post.
Following the race, David Allan reported that SCOUNDREL, unplaced, hung left.
Race 6 - 8:20pm THE SUN BETS FOLLOW US ON TWITTER HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for ENROLMENT and VJ DAY (USA) to go early to post and VJ DAY (USA) wore earplugs which were removed at the start.
An enquiry was held to consider interference inside the final furlong when the winner, AL BARG (IRE), ridden by Pat Dobbs, interfered with ROMAN RIVER, placed fourth, ridden by John Fahy, which in turn interfered with MUTAFARRID (IRE), placed third, ridden by Jim Crowley. Dobbs was cautioned for careless riding as he had allowed his horse to drift left intimidating ROMAN RIVER, which consequently shifted left and took MUTAFARRID (IRE) slightly off its intended line.
Following the race, Jamie Spencer reported that BLACK FRIDAY, unplaced, ran too free and James Sullivan reported that FINSBURY PARK, unplaced, also ran too free.
Race 7 - 8:50pm THE SUN BETS LIKE US ON FACEBOOK HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH, BUXTED DREAM (USA) and GUARDIA SVIZZERA (IRE) to go early to post.
Just inside 2 furlongs out, HEE HAW (IRE), placed sixth, edged right onto the winner, SUMMERGHAND (IRE), which moved into the path of HACKNEY ROAD, placed eighth, which in turn moved GUARDIA SVIZZERA (IRE) off its intended line but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Following the race, Kevin Stott reported that PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH, placed seventh, fly leapt leaving the stalls and James Sullivan reported that LEXINGTON TIMES (IRE), placed second, was slowly away and denied a clear run approximately 1 ½ furlongs out. View Stewards report Newbury, 19 May 18 Race 1 - 1:50pm THE SHALAA CARNARVON STAKES (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) Permission was given for CARDSHARP to be mounted in the chute.
Following the race Frankie Dettori reported that JULIET CAPULET (IRE), unplaced, stopped quickly. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of JULIET CAPULET (IRE) failed to reveal any abnormalities. Oisin Murphy reported that STONE OF DESTINY, unplaced, ran too freely.
Race 2 - 2:25pm THE AL RAYYAN STAKES (CLASS 1) (Registered as The Aston Park Stakes) (Group 3) Permission was given for BUILDMEUPBUTTERCUP to wear a hood in the parade ring only.
Race 3 - 3:00pm THE AL ZUBARAH LONDON GOLD CUP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Permission was given for DUKHAN to go early to post. POET'S PRINCE wore earplugs which were removed at the start.
Race 4 - 3:40pm THE AL SHAQAB LOCKINGE STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 1) (British Champions Series) Following the race Andrea Atzeni reported that ZABEEL PRINCE (IRE), unplaced, stopped quickly.
Race 5 - 4:15pm THE OLYMPIC GLORY CONDITIONS STAKES (CLASS 2) (PLUS 10 RACE) Inside the final furlong ITS THE ONLY WAY (IRE), placed fourth, drifted slightly left-handed at the same time as DAVE DEXTER, unplaced, drifted marginally right-handed causing ALMUFTI, unplaced, to have 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 ITS THE ONLY WAY (IRE).
Race 6 - 4:50pm THE HARAS DE BOUQUETOT FILLIES' TRIAL STAKES (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) Permission was given for STREAM SONG to wear a hood in the parade ring only.
Approaching the four furlong marker DANCE LEGEND, placed fifth, shifted slightly left-handed, moving ARCADIAN CAT (USA), placed fourth, on to STREAM SONG, placed sixth, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved. View Stewards report Newmarket, 19 May 18 Race 1 - 2:05pm THE BETWAY FAIRWAY STAKES (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) An enquiry was held to consider interference inside the final furlong when the winner, OLD PERSIAN, ridden by William Buick, interfered with COURT HOUSE (IRE), placed second, ridden by Robert Havlin. Buick was cautioned for careless riding has he had allowed his mount to drift right-handed taking COURT HOUSE (IRE) off its intended line.
Race 3 - 3:15pm THE BETWAY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Permission was given for CHAGATAI (IRE) to go early to post, and for LUCKY LUCKY MAN (IRE) to be mounted in the chute.
The performance of SHOWMETHEDOUGH which finished unplaced, was considered. The representative of Richard Fahey 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, the representative of Michael Dods reported that WAHOO, unplaced, was unsuited by the Good to Firm ground, and would prefer an easier surface. The Veterinary Officer reported that MAYYASAH (USA), unplaced, had lost its right-fore shoe.
Race 4 - 3:50pm THE BETWAY EBF FILLIES' NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) Sean Levey, the rider of THEBAH (FR) was unseated on the way to post. Upon arrival at the start, Levey was checked by the doctor and THEBAH (FR) was checked by the Veterinary Surgeon, and both were deemed fit to race.
Joey Haynes, the rider of ITIZZIT was unseated shortly after the stalls opened. The rider was interviewed and shown recordings of the incident. It was found that the incident was caused by the filly jinking sharply right-handed after exiting the stalls, causing Haynes to become unseated.
Race 6 - 5:00pm THE BETWAY FILLIES' NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 3) (PLUS 10 RACE) Permission was given for PHANTASMIC to go early to post. View Stewards report Thirsk, 19 May 18 Race 1 - 2:10pm THE IRISH STALLION FARMS EBF MAIDEN FILLIES' STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) (DIV I) Following the race, Cam Hardie reported that JILL ROSE, unplaced, ran green.
Race 2 - 2:45pm THE IRISH STALLION FARMS EBF MAIDEN FILLIES' STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) (DIV II) The Starter reported that LADY KINSALE was unruly in the stalls and withdrawn at 14.46. Eric Alston was informed that the filly could not run until the day after passing a stalls test.
Race 3 - 3:20pm THE PHIL ASHALL'S 60TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for HENLEY and TYLERY WONDER (IRE) to go early to post and for COMPUTABLE to be mounted on the course and go early to post.
Following the race, Tony Hamilton reported that HAROME (IRE), placed seventh, hung left-handed. Rachel Richardson reported that COMPUTABLE, unplaced, hung left-handed from half way. James Sullivan reported that SUWAAN (IRE), unplaced, hung right-handed.
Race 4 - 3:55pm THE MARION GIBSON BROWN MEMORIAL HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for HELOVAPLAN (IRE) to go early to post.
DASHEEN, ridden by Gemma Tutty, failed to parade. Being satisfied that this was due to the gelding’s unruly behaviour and the rider had made every attempt to parade despite the gelding’s reluctance, no further action was taken.
Following the race, James Sullivan reported that WASM, unplaced, was denied a clear run inside the final 2 furlongs.
Race 5 - 4:30pm THE WATCH RACING UK IN STUNNING HD HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Following the race, Paul Mulrennan reported that TAWNY PORT, unplaced, became upset in the stalls. Alistair Rawlinson reported that BARRINGTON (IRE), unplaced, hung left-handed in the final four furlongs and the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding during routine testing failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 7 - 5:40pm THE WATCH RACING UK ON SKY 426 NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) Approaching the final furlong, Brett Doyle the rider of AFRICAN JAZZ (IRE), placed third, struck Pat Cosgrove, the rider of TEMUR KHAN, placed fourth, once over his arm with the whip. However, after viewing a recording of the incident, it was considered to be accidental.
Race 8 - 6:10pm THE @thirskraces LADIES' DAY 8TH SEPTEMBER BOOK EARLY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for MANSFIELD to go early to post and for COOL STRUTTER (IRE) to be mounted on the track and go early to post.
Following the race, Paddy Pilley reported that FIRE DIAMOND, placed fifth, was never travelling in the early stages and denied a clear run 1½ furlongs out. James Sullivan reported that MELANIEMILLIE, unplaced, ran flat. View Stewards report Uttoxeter, 19 May 18 Race 1 - 5:30pm THE TOTAL ACCESS NOW ON DAB RADIO CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS' HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Permission was given for ISLE ROAD (IRE) to go early to post.
Ryan Day, the rider of the winner, ISLE ROAD (IRE), was suspended for 2 days for using his whip when clearly winning.
Following the race the Veterinary Officer reported that FACTION, placed fourth, was lame right fore.
Race 3 - 6:35pm THE ASD CONTRACTS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) An enquiry was held to consider why Jonjo O’Neill was running ABOVE BOARD (IRE) here at Uttoxeter on going described as Good, Good to Firm, having declared the gelding a non-runner at Exeter on 8 May 2018 on ground with the same official description. The representative of Jonjo O’Neill stated that in her opinion, the ground here today at Uttoxeter was easier, having been watered, than the ground had been at Exeter. The comments were noted.
Following the race the Veterinary Officer reported that BELLS ‘N’ BANJOS (IRE), placed fourth, lost its right fore and right hind shoes and the winner, ABOVE BOARD (IRE), lost its left fore shoe.
The sponsorship in relation to DR ROBIN (IRE), trained by Peter Bowen, did not comply with the Sponsorship Code of Conduct. Bowen was warned as to his responsibility to ensure that the correct sponsorship is carried.
Race 4 - 7:05pm THE FOXY & EMMA @breakfast ON SIGNAL 1 MARES' HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Daryl Jacob did not enter the winners enclosure with LADY MARKBY (IRE), placed third, due to concerns that the mare was overheating.
Race 6 - 8:05pm THE SIGNAL 80'S NOW ON DAB RADIO HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Following the race Jo Davies reported that HE’S A TOFF (IRE), unplaced, had a breathing problem. The representative of Samuel Drinkwater reported that NORTHANDSOUTH (IRE), placed seventh, was unsuited by the Good, Good to Firm going on this occasion and would prefer a slower surface.
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Post by Kimmy on May 20, 2018 6:44:39 GMT
Sunday: going, weather & non-runners Limerick GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (Good in places) WEATHER: Showers Market Rasen GOING: GOOD (GoingStick: Hdl 7.7, Chs 7.5) (Watering to maintain) (Rail movements: R1 & 2 +138y, R3 & 5 +156y, R4 & 7 +186y, R6 +222y) WEATHER: Sunny NON RUNNERS: 2:45 Buonarotti Boy (2) Naas GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (Watering) WEATHER: Showers Ripon GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (GoingStick 8.2) (Watering) WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: Straight course - Stands' side; Round course - Inside NON RUNNERS: 2:20 Supermoss (10) Stratford GOING: GOOD (Good to firm in places; GoingStick 7.8) (Watering) (Rail movements: R1 & 5 +54y, R2 & 6 +9y, R3 & 7 +36y, R4 +45y) WEATHER: Sunny NON RUNNERS: 3:10 Ede's The Business (1)
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Post by Kimmy on May 20, 2018 6:45:23 GMT
Fergus Gregory is the top course jockey at Market Rasen with five winners from 11 runners, a 45 per cent strike-rate. He goes to the track on Sunday for one ride, Telegraph Place in the 5.25.
Silvestre de Sousa is the top course jockey at Ripon with 19 winners from 55 rides, a 35 per cent strike-rate. When teaming up with Richard Hannon that strike-rate improves to 100 per cent. They combine with Tigre Du Terre (4.30).
Ian Williams has a fine record with horses running on their stable debut having switched from another yard. His record stands at 10-45, a 22 per cent strike-rate, and Magical Miss (5.10 Stratford) can enhance that.
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Post by Kimmy on May 20, 2018 6:45:55 GMT
Newmarket: David Milnes
Gift Of Raaj (4.30 Ripon, nap)
Roger Varian's three-year-old stayed on nicely to be third at Windsor last time and has gone the right way at home since.
Others to follow Ripon 2.55 Sheriff, 4.00 Magical Dreamer, 5.00 King Crimson.
3/1 Gift Of Raaj 4:30 Ripon Lambourn: James Burn
Tigre Du Terre (4.30 Ripon, nap)
Richard Hannon is not a regular at the track, but has a decent strike-rate there and looks to have found a perfect opportunity for this promising colt.
Others to follow Market Rasen 2.45 Bardd, 3.50 Cool Macavity. Ripon 1.50 Azor Ahai, 2.55 We Are The World, 5.00 Captain Lars. Stratford 5.10 The Wolf.
1/3 Tigre Du Terre 4:30 Ripon West Country: Andrew King
Fingerontheswitch (3.40 Stratford, nap)
His upturn in fortunes has been allied by the drying ground and he's fancied to score gain with conditions in his favour.
Others to follow Stratford 2.00 Merry Milan 2.35 Stealing Mix.
2/1 Fingerontheswitch 3:40 Stratford North: Colin Russell
Mutamaded (3.30 Ripon, nap)
Overcame all sorts of problems in running to make it three from three at the course nine days ago, and although 4lb higher, is fancied to follow up.
Others to follow Market Rasen 2.10 L'Inganno Felice, 2.45 Russian Rascal, 3.20 Larkhall, 3.50 Sky Khan, 4.50 No Such Number. Ripon 1.50 Coolagh Magic, 2.20 Sir Derrick, 2.55 Glorious Player, 4.00 Rebel Assault, 5.00 Dapper Man. Stratford 2.00 Henry's Joy, 4.10 Kilronan Castle.
5/2 Mutamaded 3:30 Ripon Racing Post Ratings: Simon Turner
Azor Ahai (1.50 Ripon)
Built on subtle debut promise in a decent race at Pontefract last time. Appeals as the type who can improve again and if doing so should go close.
5/2 Azor Ahai 1:50 Ripon Topspeed: Dave Edwards
Zamparelli (4.20 Market Rasen)
Romped home at Stratford last month and despite the attentions of the handicapper Dan Skelton's lightly raced six-year-old can add to his tally.
11/10 Zamparelli 4:20 Market Rasen Longshot: David Revers
Crotchet (4.00 Ripon)
Lightly raced three-year-old who could bounce back to form for her in-form stable.
13/2 Crotchet 4:00 Ripon Ireland: Brian Sheerin
Jewel Maker (2.40 Naas)
A well-bred colt, he got off the mark on his seasonal debut at Cork, which was only his second career start, and he looks open to plenty of improvement.
7/1 Jewel Maker 2:40 Naas The Raceform Interactive nugget
The Wolf (5.10 Stratford)
Since July 2015 Warren Greatrex is 1181131 in bumpers at Stratford (71 per cent strike-rate; +£6.32 to £1 level stakes). Richard Johnson is one from one for him at the track in such races and he takes the mount on The Wolf at 5.10.
13/8 The Wolf 5:10 Stratford
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Post by dennisg on May 20, 2018 7:45:47 GMT
in today's sporting life...................... Keith Hamer previews the action from every meeting on Sunday with a Richard Fahey-trained runner given the nap vote at Ripon. Society Red can continue his good start to the campaign with victory in the Wilmot-Smith Memorial Handicap at Ripon. The form of Richard Fahey's four-year-old is on an upward curve in 2018 and he now looks ready to make his mark in this grade. After shaping encouragingly on his seasonal debut on the all-weather at Chelmsford last month, Society Red was second of 15 at Pontefract when sent off favourite and duly went one better over an extended mile at Beverley earlier this month. He only got on top close home that day, suggesting this nine furlongs will be right up his street. Society Red has taken on some decent horses in the past, running Group Two winner Defoe to half a length at York last summer, so these opponents should hold no fears. Benadalid can reap the benefit of an excellent seasonal reappearance to win the VW Van Centre (West Yorkshire) Handicap. Chris Fairhurst's charge was only beaten three-quarters of a length in third place behind Moxy Mares after a 227-day break and a gelding operation. He has only been put up 1lb for that effort three weeks ago and hopefully might have improved more than that in the interim. Apache Song may have been out of his depth at Cheltenham in April, but James Eustace's five-year-old bounced back in style at Fakenham and can strike again at Market Rasen. He has gone up 6lb for what was a facile success and it may not be enough to stop him doubling up in the Racing UK In HD! Handicap Hurdle. No Ceiling should be all the better for his latest start four weeks ago following a break and looks the one to be on in the Inspire Insurance Services Handicap Chase at Stratford. Ian Williams' eight-year-old has only had one run since winning at Doncaster in early December and could be on course for a lucrative summer campaign like in 2017, when he won twice and was placed in all his other four starts. Fingerontheswitch has always had a preference for good ground and can confirm that impression with victory in the inspireracingclub.co.uk Handicap Hurdle. Neil Mulholland's eight-year-old ended a 16-month barren spell at Huntingdon recently and, with conditions even better now, looks set to back that success up for which a 5lb rise looks reasonable. Sporting Life tips LIMERICK: 1.55 War Room, 2.25 Bang Bang Rosie, 3.00 Oakfield Rose, 3.35 Nick Lost, 4.05 Rashaan, 4.35 Thanks For Tea, 5.05 Don't Let Go, 5.35 Champagne Paddy. MARKET RASEN: 2.10 Tayzar, 2.45 Mr Kite, 3.20 Elkstone, 3.50 Apache Song, 4.20 Lord Bryan, 4.50 Cusheen Bridge, 5.25 Telegraph Place. NAAS: 2.05 Luminist, 2.40 Jewel Maker, 3.15 Offline, 3.45 So Perfect, 4.15 Speak In Colours, 4.45 Havana Go, 5.15 Gunmaker. RIPON: 1.50 Cawthorne Lad, 2.20 G Eye Joe, 2.55 Benadalid, 3.30 SOCIETY RED (NAP), 4.00 Sandra's Secret, 4.30 Tigre Du Terre, 5.00 King Crimson. STRATFORD: 2.00 Merry Milan, 2.35 No Ceiling, 3.10 Opera Buffa, 3.40 Fingerontheswitch, 4.10 Rocket Ronnie, 4.40 Celestial Magic, 5.10 Strike In Milan. DOUBLE: Society Red and Benadalid.
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Post by dennisg on May 20, 2018 7:47:52 GMT
Get the latest ahead of the feature Group Three Goffs Lacken Stakes at Naas on Sunday with trainer quotes and Man On The Spot's verdict. Views From Connections Adrian Keatley is excited to give The Broghie Man an opportunity in Group Three company when he lines up for the Goffs Lacken Stakes at Naas on Sunday. The son of Cityscape returned in triumph following a 160-day break, during which he was gelded, when holding Speak In Colours by a short head in the Listed Committed Stakes at Navan last month. Keatley reports The Broghie Man to have come on in leaps and bounds since that outing. "We've been very happy with the horse since Navan and he has come on a ton since that run," said the County Kildare handler. "Gerald Mosse rode him work on nice ground at the Curragh last week and he was delighted with him after that, so we are happy to take our chance and hopefully we'll be there or thereabouts. "I'd say a lot of people thought that we caught some of the horses off-guard early in the season at Navan on heavy ground, but we feel we have a nice horse that can go on nicer ground so we are looking forward to Sunday. "He had his last breeze well the other day, so we are delighted with him." The Broghie Man renews rivalry with three horses who finished behind him last time. Speak In Colours was only a short head away in second and is one of three runners from Joseph O'Brien's stable, along with True Blue Moon and Now You're Talking. Fleet Review and Sioux Nation, both trained by Aidan O'Brien, were well-beaten in third and fourth places respectively. The Ballydoyle trainer also saddles Dali as O'Brien father and son are responsible for six of the seven declared runners. Man On The Spot Verdict 1 3 Sioux Nationt28 39-6OR: 114D 5/4 Form: 16116-4T: A P O'BrienJ: R L Moore Last run Live betting powered by The Broghie Man takes on a battalion of O'Brien's with Aidan and Joseph each having three entries. Adrian Keatley's charge had plenty of decent form last season and showed how well he had done over the winter when returning with a Listed victory at Navan where he had to dig deep to see off Speak In Colours. The runner-up looks best of Joseph's trio and should improve again as that was his first start for the yard. Fleet Review and SIOUX NATION finished third and fourth that day but it's the latter, who looked more in need of the run, who should have come on the better and his Group 1 Phoenix Stakes victory was gained in fast going. He looks the one to be on as stable companion Dali hasn't quite hit those sort of heights so far.
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Post by dennisg on May 20, 2018 7:50:03 GMT
Crystal Ocean proved a class above his rivals when taking a step back up in trip in his stride to run riot in the Al Rayyan Stakes at Newbury. After making a winning a return over 10 furlongs at Sandown last month, the Sir Michael Stoute-trained four year old showed his versatility with an impressive display in this Group Three mile and-a-half prize, better known as the Aston Park Stakes. Taking command inside the final two furlongs, the Sea The Stars colt quickly put distance between himself and his rivals before crossing the line six lengths clear of runner-up Second Step. Stoute said of the 2/5 winner: "We expected him to win. He is a very consistent, progressive and versatile horse and we hoped he could win that. He has got good form over 10 and 12 furlongs and he has been second in a St Leger. "He is a joy to train. We've got him in the Prince of Wales's, Hardwicke and Eclipse. We are going to try to work it out, but we don't need to decide today." Sporting Life ✔ @sportinglife Very easy for Crystal Ocean at Newbury... Royal Ascot next? He's 10/1 from 14s with Sky Bet for the Prince Of Wales's Stakes But Sir Michael Stoute says: "We're not going to decide today" when discussing his options … 2:34 PM - May 19, 2018 See Sporting Life's other Tweets Twitter Ads info and privacy Roger Charlton, trainer of the runner-up, stated that a potential rematch with the winner at Royal Ascot will not be on the agenda for the seven-year-old. He said: "I'm really pleased and yet again he has run a consistent race. All my horses are running like they need it, but he was beaten by a good horse. "We will stick to Listed and Group Three level. We are not going to run at Royal Ascot in the Hardwicke." Alan King was pleased with effort of Scarlet Dragon, who finished a further length and a half back in third, but stressed he will try to avoid a really fast surface for the five-year-old. He said: "He ran really well and I'm delighted with him. I've no idea where we will go, we will probably stick to Listed and Group Three races. "I wouldn't want to be running him on ground quite this quick too often."
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Post by dennisg on May 20, 2018 7:51:48 GMT
Ben Linfoot previews Sunday's action at Ripon and Naas with the Sporting Life Daily Nap running at Yorkshire's Garden Racecourse. Sporting Life's Daily Nap, May 20 NAP: Pearl Noir (5.00 Ripon) Next Best: Broadway (2.05 Naas) Treble: Brother Bear (2.40 Naas) 10 10 Pearl Noirb8 88-12OR: 58CD 7/2 Form: 365-041T: S DixonJ: Theodore Ladd (7) Last run Live betting powered by 4 8 Broadwayt13 39-0OR: 99 10/11 Form: 4-53T: A P O'BrienJ: R L Moore Last run Live betting powered by 7 4 Brother Bear13 39-0OR: 102 4/1 Form: 14367-3T: Mrs J HarringtonJ: C O'Donoghue Last run Live betting powered by PEARL NOIR can land the David Nicholls Apprentice Handicap for the third year running at Ripon (5.00) on Sunday. Scott Dixon’s charge hadn’t won since last season’s Ripon success until scoring at Thirsk last week, where he bounced back to form under 7lb claimer Theodore Ladd. He can be lethal when let loose on the lead and he’s got a lovely rail draw in stall 10 on Sunday so Ladd is expected to bang him out and try to make all. Up just 3lb for that Thirsk success, he remains 2lb and 7lb lower than his last two victories in this race. Handicapped to win and back in good form, he rates a solid betting proposition back at a track and on ground conditions that he loves. Over at Naas Aidan O’Brien can win the opening Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Maiden (2.05) with Broadway. She improved massively when finishing third in a Group Three at this track last time out and the extra furlong looks sure to suit this full-sister to Venice Beach. She can shed her maiden tag just over half an hour before Brother Bear lands the Listed Owenstown Stud Stakes (2.40 Naas) for Jessica Harrington. Last year’s Coventry Stakes fourth is fine on a bit of Good to Firm ground and he ran well on his reappearance at this track last time when third over Sunday’s distance of seven furlongs. That was a return to form after his juvenile career petered out and he’s taken to kick on from that and get his first win as a three-year-old under his belt. Daily Nap record: -3.59pts
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Post by Kimmy on May 20, 2018 12:52:42 GMT
Scoop6 Results for 19th May 2018 Win Fund: No Winner - £168,814 rolled over to next time Place Fund: There were 28 correct selections each winning £786.40
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Post by Kimmy on May 20, 2018 16:01:49 GMT
Market Rasen, 20 May 18 Race 1 - 2:10pm THE FLYING HIRE EVENTS GENERATED HORSE POWER NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Following the race, Brian Hughes reported that TAYZAR, placed third, got worked up in the preliminaries.
Race 4 - 3:50pm THE GET PROMO CODES AT onlinebettingcodes.co.uk HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Permission was given for WYNFORD (IRE) to be mounted on the track and the gelding wore earplugs.
On the run to the line, the winner, MIDNIGHT MAESTRO, and WYNFORD (IRE), placed second, both drifted left independently, subsequently WYNFORD (IRE) lugged quickly left interfering with MIDNIGHT MAESTRO, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Following the race, David Bass reported that STAR FOOT (IRE), which was pulled up, made a bad mistake at the first and was never travelling thereafter and the Veterinary Officer reported that SKY KHAN, placed third, lost its right fore shoe.
Race 5 - 4:20pm THE GET PROMO CODES AT onlinebettingcodes.co.uk DAM BUSTER HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Permission was given for MONBEG CHARMER (IRE) to go early to post.
Following the race, Mr Noel George reported that SONG SAA, placed fourth, was never travelling and the Veterinary Officer reported that MONBEG CHARMER (IRE), placed second, lost its right hind shoe. View Stewards report Ripon, 20 May 18 Fixture Note Following Race 3 sand was applied to the bend turning into the home straight after two horses were seen to slip.
Following Race 4 additional sand was applied to the bend turning into the home straight after Danny Tudhope reported his horse slipped slightly on the point of the bend. Race 1 - 1:50pm THE PREMEX SERVICES SUPPORTING WOODEN SPOON CHARITY NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) The Starter reported that COOLAGH MAGIC was unruly in the stalls and withdrawn at 13.53. Richard Fahey was informed that the colt could not run until the day after passing a stalls test.
DESERT LANTERN (USA), trained by Mark Johnston, was taken out of the stalls to check if the filly had been kicked by the horse in the next stall. Having been examined by the Veterinary Surgeon the gelding was deemed fit to race.
Race 2 - 2:20pm THE ALL STEELS TRADING STIRRING SPOON SMILES HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Tim Easterby had obtained prior permission from the BHA to run PACO BLEUE with no hind shoes.
Following the race, Nathan Evans reported that EQUO, unplaced, stumbled leaving the stalls.
The performance of SIR DERRICK (IRE) which started favourite and finished unplaced, was considered. Tim Easterby could offer no explanation for the gelding’s performance.
Race 3 - 2:55pm THE VW VAN CENTRE (WEST YORKSHIRE) HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Following the race, Paul Hanagan reported that NARCOS (IRE), placed eighth, was never travelling.
Race 4 - 3:30pm THE WILMOT-SMITH MEMORIAL HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Permission was given for GURKHA FRIEND to go early to post.
GURKHA FRIEND, ridden by Silvestre De Sousa, failed to parade. Being satisfied that this was due to the gelding’s unruly behaviour and the rider had made every attempt to parade despite the gelding’s reluctance, no further action was taken.
Following the race, Danny Tudhope reported that TRADING POINT (FR), placed sixth, boiled over in the preliminaries.
Race 5 - 4:00pm THE EBF "BREEDERS SERIES" FILLIES' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Permission was given for MAGICAL DREAMER (IRE) to wear a hood in the Parade Ring.
Following the race Paul Mulrennan reported that QUEEN IN WAITING (IRE), unplaced, was never travelling and the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the filly failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 6 - 4:30pm THE OWLERTON GREYHOUND STADIUM NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for BIGDABOG to be mounted on the track and go early to post.
The Starter reported that ESME KATE (IRE) refused to enter stalls and was withdrawn at 16.33. Michael Bell was informed that the filly could not run until the day after passing a stalls test.
Race 7 - 5:00pm THE DAVID NICHOLLS MEMORIAL APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for CAPTAIN LARS (SAF) to go early to post. View Stewards report Stratford-on-avon, 20 May 18 Race 1 - 2:00pm THE INSPIRE RACING CLUB NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) An enquiry was held as the record of vaccinations in the passport of THE DRONE (IRE), trained by Alex Hales, had been altered. After being interviewed, Hales was fined £80, and a report was forwarded to the Head Office of the British Horseracing Authority for further consideration.
Race 2 - 2:35pm THE INSPIRE INSURANCE SERVICES HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Permission was given for DEISE VU (IRE) to go early to post.
The winner, MODELIGO (IRE) appeared to show improved form compared with its previous run at Warwick on 7 May 2018 where the gelding finished sixth of nine, beaten around 25 lengths, over two miles four furlongs. Matt Sheppard’s explanation that MODELIGO (IRE) had benefited from a strongly run race on this drop back in trip was noted.
The performance of BROTHER BENNETT (FR), which was pulled up, was considered. Zoe Davison’s explanation that the gelding was outpaced on this quicker ground was noted. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of BROTHER BENNETT (FR) failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Following the race Robin Dickin reported that MYROUNDORURS (IRE), which was pulled up, was unsuited by the fast early pace. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities, but it was found to have lost its left fore shoe.
Race 3 - 3:10pm THE FORD ALLEN MARES' NOVICES' SELLING HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Prior to this race, Phil Middleton was asked to explain the reason why he was running MISS ADVENTURE (IRE) here at Stratford-on-Avon on going described as good, good to firm in places, having reported that MISS ADVENTURE (IRE) would prefer a softer surface following its run at Kempton Park on 14 May 2018 on good, good to firm in places, ground The trainer’s explanation that, in his opinion, there was more moisture in the ground here at Stratford-on-Avon was noted. He further stated that MISS ADVENTURE(IRE)’s disappointing run at Kempton Park may have been because the mare resented the first time tongue tie.
Permission was given for GENI JOHNSON (IRE) to go early to post.
Following the race Nigel Twiston-Davies reported that QUIMBA (SPA), placed third, had a breathing problem and Charlie Hammond reported that SEQUINSATDAWN, unplaced, hung left-handed.
Race 4 - 3:40pm THE inspireracingclub.co.uk HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) An enquiry was held to consider why Jonjo O’Neill was running JOIN THE CLAN (IRE) here at Stratford-on-Avon on going described as good, good to firm in places, having declared the gelding a non-runner at Exeter on 8 May 2018 on ground with the same official description. The trainer stated that, in his opinion, the ground here at Stratford-on-Avon had more grass and moisture in it than the ground at Exeter which had dried quickly.
An enquiry was held to consider why Steve Flook was running VICTOR LEUDORUM (IRE) here at Stratford-on-Avon on going described as good, good to firm in places, having declared the gelding a non-runner at Ludlow on 24 April 2018 on ground with the same official description. The trainer stated that at Ludlow it had poured with rain all morning and the going was subsequently changed to good to soft following race two, the first chase.
Following the race the Veterinary Officer reported that ALLTHEGEAR NO IDEA (IRE), which was pulled up, was lame right hind.
Race 5 - 4:10pm THE ZOE'S PLACE CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS' HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Following the race James Nixon reported that THE FLAME (IRE), which was pulled up, ran flat. THE FLAME (IRE) was routine tested.
Race 6 - 4:40pm THE INSPIRE RACING CLUB STEEPLE CHASE (A NOVICES' LIMITED HANDICAP) (CLASS 4) Following the race the Veterinary Officer reported that BOY IN A BENTLEY (IRE), which was pulled up, lost its right hind shoe.
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Post by Kimmy on May 20, 2018 16:37:04 GMT
Royal Ascot trials day, as it has been billed at Naas for a few years now, came to a premature close on Sunday, with the last two races being abandoned because of safety concerns over the slippiness of the home bend.
Track manager Tom Ryan said it was the first time in 92 years that a Flat meeting at the track had not been completed.
Following the first and second races Seamie Heffernan, Ryan Moore and Declan McDonogh reported to the stewards that the bend was slippy.
Stewards were happy for the remaining races on the straight track to take place, but after consulting clerk of the course Brendan Sheridan a decision was made to abandon the last two events.
Ryan said: "It's unfortunate. We're desperately disappointed to lose the last two races but time will hopefully allow us to get the bounce of the ball again.
"Everybody's safety is paramount and there'd be no point regretting something unfortunate happening."
He added: "It's the first time in 92 years we've failed to complete a Flat meeting. The riders who were wide on the bend reported it to be slippy. It wasn't the actual bend – the bend rode fine – but it was the underfoot conditions that were less than perfect."
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Post by Kimmy on May 20, 2018 18:03:41 GMT
Monday: going, weather & non-runners Carlisle GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (Good in places; GoingStick 8.7) (Watered) WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: Inside NON RUNNERS: 2:15 She'Zanarab (10) 4:15 Cathie's Dream (11) Leicester GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (Good in places; GoingStick 7.9) (Watering) (Rail movements: +17y to all races run on the Round course) WEATHER: Showers STALLS: Straight course - Stands' side; Round course - Inside Redcar GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (GoingStick 8.8) (Watering) WEATHER: Mostly sunny STALLS: Straight course - Centre; Round course - Inside Towcester GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (Good in places) (Watering) WEATHER: Showers Windsor GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (Good in places) (GoingStick 6.3) (Watered) (Rail movements: +35y to all races run on the Round course) WEATHER: Mostly sunny STALLS: 1m - Outside; Remainder - Centre
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Post by Kimmy on May 20, 2018 19:42:45 GMT
Newmarket: David Milnes
Alwaysandforever (7.15 Windsor, nap)
Enjoyed a pipe opener at Wetherby last month, where she was not suited by the good to soft ground. Luca Cumani's filly has since worked nicely and will appreciate this sounder surface.
8/11 Alwaysandforever 7:15 Windsor Others to follow Carlisle 3.15 Katie Gale, 4.15 Arbelet. Redcar 3.35 Hermosita, 4.05 Zamjar, 5.35 Sageness. Leicester 6.00 Fast Endeavour, 7.30 Dolcissimo, 8.00 Narodowa, 8.30 Sparte Quercus. Windsor 6.15 Implicit, 6.45 Crimean Queen, 7.45 Gifted Master, 8.15 Private View.
Lambourn: James Burn
Eraad (7.30 Leicester, nap)
Never got chance to show what he's made of when hampered leaving the stalls at Lingfield this month and stepping up to seven furlong should suit.
12/1 Eraad 7:30 Leicester Others to follow Leicester 6.00 Um Shama, 8.00 Silca Mistress, 8.30 Carry Me Home. Towcester 3.25 No Hiding Place, 4.25 Take To Heart. Windsor 6.15 Come On Leicester, 6.45 Ring Out The Bells, 7.15 Di Alta, 7.45 Projection, 8.15 Solar Gold.
North: Richard Young
Seen The Lyte (2.45 Carlisle, nap)
Progressive sprinter, who made it 2-2 for the year when successful on fast ground at Musselburgh last time. Finds herself 6lb higher now but is fancied to extend the winning run.
6/4 Seen The Lyte 2:45 Carlisle Others to follow Carlisle 2.15 Cosmic Law, 3.15 Becky The Thatcher, 3.45 Aclimatise, 4.15 Butterfly Lily, 4.45 Ventura Royal, 5.15 Relight My Fire, 5.45 Redrosezorro. Leicester 6.00 Good Tyne Girl, 7.00 Making Miracles, 8.00 Call Dawn, 8.30 X Rated. Redcar 2.05 Big Ace, 2.35 Ingleby Molly, 3.05 Shay C, 3.35 Grand Company, 4.05 Merry Banter, 4.35 Make On Madam, 5.05 Mary Mapel. Towcester 3.25 Our Kylie. Windsor 6.45 Main Edition.
Racing Post Ratings: Simon Turner
Come On Leicester (6.15 Windsor)
Shaped a good bit better than the bare form on recent debut at Ascot. She's expected to build on that effort and should be hard to beat.
4/5 Come On Leicester 6:15 Windsor Topspeed: Dave Edwards
Making Miracles (7.00 Leicester)
Touched off by a stablemate in a competitive handicap at York on Friday. Mark Johnston's luckless three-year-old can gain a belated and overdue initial success.
8/11 Making Miracles 7:00 Leicester Longshot: Neil McCabe
Silca Mistress (8.00 Leicester)
Showed promise on first run for new stable last time out and should go well again here for her in-form yard.
20/1 Silca Mistress 8:00 Leicester >> There are no West Country or Irish tips on Monday The Raceform Interactive nugget
Since 2015, Aidan Coleman has form figures of 21111 (80 per cent strike-rate) when riding in chases for Charlie Longsdon at Towcester, for a £1 level-stakes profit of £7.27. He rides Ready Token in the 3m handicap at 3.55.
6/1 Ready Token 3:55 Towcester
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Post by Kimmy on May 20, 2018 19:43:27 GMT
When Saeed bin Suroor sends an unraced three-year-old to Leicester it usually pays to follow, as he operates at a 60 per cent strike-rate. Arabian Coast (7.30) is the trainer’s only runner on the card.
Roger Charlton’s overall strike-rate improves from 17 per cent to 33 per cent when sending his runners 265 miles or further from his Wiltshire base. Savaanah makes her seasonal reappearance in the 5.05 at Redcar.
When Henry Candy and Harry Bentley team up at Windsor, they have an impressive 60 per cent strike-rate. They team up with Udzungwa Forest in the 8.15. The filly only had the one start at two, but it would be no surprise if she has improved markedly over the winter.
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Post by Kimmy on May 20, 2018 19:43:55 GMT
5.15 Carlisle
15/8 Sureyoutoldme 5:15 Carlisle Won with more in hand than the margin suggests at Musselburgh last time, having been denied a clear run two furlongs out.
Well on top at the finish, a 3lb rise underestimates Sureyoutoldme, and punters are advised to take full advantage.
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Post by Kimmy on May 20, 2018 19:44:56 GMT
Dai Walters, the man who transformed the site of an open-cast coal mine into a popular racecourse, has ended his ownership of Ffos Las, having agreed to sell the Welsh course to Arena Racing Company because it was unable to secure the fixtures he wanted.
The Carmarthenshire track, which has staged jumps and Flat racing since it opened in 2009, was already under Arc management but now joins 15 other venues in the portfolio of Britain's biggest racecourse group.
Walters said: "My association with the creation and delivery of Ffos Las racecourse is something I'm very proud of, and I'll continue to support the further development of the facility by remaining as the honary chairman.
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Post by Kimmy on May 20, 2018 19:46:12 GMT
The 2013 Gold Cup runner-up Sir Des Champs, who won twice at the Cheltenham Festival and three times at the highest level, has been remembered as a "huge talent" by former owners Gigginstown House Stud after he suffered a fatal injury in a point-to-point.
The 12-year-old, a tremendously gritty performer who announced himself as an exciting staying prospect when coming from nowhere to win the 2011 Martin Pipe Handicap Hurdle at the festival, had been running well of late in point-to-points for trainer Pat Doyle.
He was trained by Willie Mullins to win at the festival in both 2011 and 2012, when he landed the Jewson Novices' Chase, while the following year he was beaten seven lengths into second by Bobs Worth in the Gold Cup.
SIR DES CHAMPS IN NUMBERS
12 age 11 wins 3 Grade 1 wins 2 Cheltenham Festival wins £499,874 earnings 172 best Racing Post Rating Sir Des Champs overcame a career-threatening tendon injury later in 2013 to make a winning return in a Listed chase at Thurles in December 2015.
While he never managed to recapture his best form he built up a good partnership in points with Doyle’s daughter Suzy.
Despite the organisation no longer owning Sir Des Champs, Gigginstown’s Eddie O’Leary paid his respects on Sunday, saying: “He went out on his shield. Sir Des Champs was a great horse for us, a huge talent, and almost won the Gold Cup in 2013. He was enjoying his racing and Suzy got on really well with him.”
Indeed, Sir Des Champs, carrying the silks of Doyle’s wife Mary, was in the process of running another big race on Friday before being fatally injured approaching the third-last of the ladies' open at Necarne. It is understood he fractured a leg.
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Post by Kimmy on May 20, 2018 19:47:05 GMT
Nearly Caught was denied a Group 2 victory and the bonus of an invitation to the Belmont Gold Cup in New York after being disqualified for causing interference in Germany's premier staying race on Sunday.
Jockey Robert Winston said he was "really upset" by the decision of the Hoppegarten stewards to demote the Hughie Morrison-trained eight-year-old to second and award first place in the Comer Group International Oleander-Rennen to the Peter Schiergen-trained Sound Check.
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Post by Kimmy on May 20, 2018 19:47:45 GMT
Frankie Dettori was out of luck in his bid to win a third Derby Italiano, with his Marco Botti-trained mount Dark Acclaim finishing fourth behind Summer Festival (Alduino Botti/Cristian Demuro) in the 12-runner Classic, having had every chance.
While Dettori and compatriot Andrea Atzeni, who was ninth on Solvang, had little to celebrate, the Botti family – father Alduino plus sons Marco and Stefano – earned the right to party, being responsible for the first six home and collecting the first prize for the sixth time in eight years.
The story of the race was quite simple. The winner made all and the runner-up was chasing him throughout.
The first four held those positions for virtually the whole race, with Dark Acclaim not having the gears to mount a challenge in the final furlong. Those in behind were never able to get in contention.
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Post by dennisg on May 21, 2018 5:38:27 GMT
in today's sporting life.................... Anita Chambers is backing Projection for Listed success at Windsor - she's got a tip for every race at every meeting on Monday. Projection has been on a steady climb up the ratings since finishing third at Royal Ascot last year, but he can confirm his black-type status with victory in the Listed feature at Windsor. The Weatherbys Hamilton Leisure Stakes looks an excellent opportunity for Roger Charlton's five-year-old, after he fell just short in Group Three company on his initial outing this season. Brando and Sir Dancealot finished in front of him at Newmarket that day and have since franked the form by claiming minor honours behind sprint sensation Harry Angel at York, underlining the value of Projection's effort. He tried to do it the hard way and will doubtless make a bit of progress for the outing, while the quicker ground would certainly appear to be a factor in his favour, too. If The Tin Man turns up at his very best he will take all the beating, but Projection can make his race fitness tell. Alwaysandforever starts life in the handicap sphere on what appears to be a very workable mark of 87 for Luca Cumani. She finished third in a novice heat at Wetherby on her return, but her most notable piece of form came when running Coronet to half a length back in 2016. Clearly she is not of that calibre, although she should be good enough in the Green Parlour Fillies' Handicap. Zamjar can bring up his hat-trick in the Watch Racing UK In Stunning HD Handicap at Redcar. The four-year-old struck gold in two of his three all-weather starts this term and has proved capable on the turf in the past, winning twice. He has not run on the grass since last August but arrives here in fine form and should blaze a trail over this five furlongs. La Sioux is the pick in the Racing UK Straight Mile Fillies' Handicap for Richard Fahey. She stayed on far too late in the day at Catterick last time out, when easy ground and losing a shoe certainly would not have helped her chances. Stepping back up to a mile looks a logical choice. Making Miracles has hit the bar twice already this term and can gain compensation in the Sharnford Tractors Handicap at Leicester. Sporting Life tips CARLISLE: 2.15 True Mason, 2.45 Cherry Oak, 3.15 Uptown Funk, 3.45 Aclimatise, 4.15 Dazzle Gold, 4.45 Placebo Effect, 5.15 Sureyoutoldme, 5.45 Mishaal. LEICESTER: 6.00 Dolly Dupree, 6.30 What Usain, 7.00 Making Miracles, 7.30 Epic Challenge, 8.00 Eesha Beauty, 8.30 Light Of Joy. REDCAR: 2.05 Certain Lad, 2.35 Terri Rules, 3.05 G Eye Joe, 3.35 Hermosita, 4.05 Zamjar, 4.35 La Sioux, 5.05 Creel, 5.35 Elysee Star. TOWCESTER: 2.25 Flemenstriz, 2.55 Windspiel, 3.25 Starcrossed, 3.55 Riddlestown, 4.25 Take To Heart, 4.55 Sprogzilla. WINDSOR: 6.15 Come On Leicester, 6.45 Crimean Queen, 7.15 Alwaysandforever, 7.45 PROJECTION (NAP), 8.15 Margie's Choice, 8.45 Kirkland Forever. DOUBLE: Projection and Alwaysandforever.
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