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Post by Kimmy on May 25, 2018 17:59:03 GMT
A long weekend beckons for those in Britain with Monday's bank holiday, so to get your three-day break off to a flyer why not indulge in some evening racing? Here are three runners it could be worth noting.
Whitley Neill 7.15 Worcester
One of two winners last time out that carry a penalty, Whitley Neill may well defy the 7lb burden given how well he won last time out. The rain that has arrived at the course should also help his chances and he could well follow up for David Pipe and Tom Scudamore.
Whitley Neill 7:15 Worcester Ninetythreetwenty 7.30 Pontefract
Five runners contest this £25,000 conditions race, and three of the field have already won, so it looks competitive.
Watch Ninetythreetwenty's debut win
Ninetythreetwenty was a debut winner on Doncaster, and that form was boosted earlier this week when stablemate Cosmic Law scored at Carlisle. Ninetythreetwenty should stay an extra furlong, and can remain unbeaten.
Ninetythreetwenty 7:30 Pontefract Dream Point 8.25 Leopardstown
Dream Point's two best efforts have been when running over 1m2f, and she gets to go further this evening, tackling 1m4f for the first time.
On pedigree, this is a move that should suit, and she has also shaped like she will appreciate a stiffer stamina test. Still lightly-raced, she might have more to come.
Dream Point 8:25 Leopardstown
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Post by Kimmy on May 25, 2018 17:59:49 GMT
Battaash 4-5 Armstrong Aggregates Temple Stakes, Haydock (4.00)
Can get worked up beforehand, as when disappointing as a 2yo at Royal Ascot (subsequently gelded) and below-par fourth in last season's Nunthorpe; however, an explosive talent if the lid can be kept on, as he showed with top-drawer performances at Goodwood and Chantilly last season; had wind surgery since last run; hard to beat if anywhere near his best on seasonal debut.
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Post by Kimmy on May 25, 2018 18:00:15 GMT
Crack On Crack On 9-2 2.50 Haydock, Saturday
Got his jockey out of trouble with a remarkable finishing effort to win at Lingfield last time - traded at 1,000 in-running but actually won easily - and that marked him down as a horse well ahead of his mark. Expect him to prove so here.
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Post by Kimmy on May 25, 2018 18:00:34 GMT
Koeman 5-1 4.20 Goodwood, Saturday
Koeman bumped into a really good horse at Ascot over 1m4f last time and, off only a 1lb higher mark, he must have a massive chance in the Netbet Boost Classic Handicap (4.20). The extra 2f will be right up his street and he shouldn't have any problems with the softer ground either. Soghan is progressive but wouldn't want any more rain and so the biggest danger may be top weight Top Tug, who won the race last season.
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Post by Kimmy on May 25, 2018 18:00:54 GMT
Lunar Zephry 5.50 (Guide price) 6.00 Sha Tin, Sunday
Winning hasn't come easy to this gelding but he looks to have been found a race in which plenty of his foes are hard to fancy. The presence of a clutch of inexperienced rivals promises to suit his running style - which is all about speed - and if veteran Aussie rider Brett Prebble can secure the stand rail from a decent draw he ought to be tough to peg back. In short, he has plenty in his favour if backable at 9-2 or longer.
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Post by Kimmy on May 25, 2018 18:01:30 GMT
Roser Moter 4-1 7.50 Salisbury, Saturday
Eve Johnson Houghton's Motivator filly looks the type to rapidly improve in the early part of the season following her easy three-length success on handicap debut at Wolverhampton 12 days ago. Winning there off a mark of 56, Roser Moter had plenty in hand at the finish and a 6lb rise shouldn't be anywhere near enough to halt her progress.
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Post by Kimmy on May 25, 2018 18:02:17 GMT
Sands Of Mali 4-1 3.25 Haydock, Saturday
This looks a cracking trial for the Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot next month but the one to make most appeal is Sands Of Mali. Heartache may this need reappearance against some race-fit rivals while James Garfield has to prove he can drop back to sprinting having been trained for the Guineas. Invincible Army is a danger but he was nearly three lengths behind Sands Of Mali last season's Gimcrack and Richard Fahey's colt has already proved he has trained on by winning a French Group 3 on his reappearance.
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Post by Kimmy on May 25, 2018 18:02:47 GMT
Goldrush 13-2 4.45 Curragh, Saturday By Frankel out of multiple Group 1 winner Alexander Goldrun, this mare is racing royalty and cost a whopping 1.7m as a yearling. We didn't see her until September of her three-year-old campaign when she readily landed a mile maiden at Navan and won twice in taking fashion at Listed level over 1m2½f and a mile at Dundalk in October before being put away. She has lots of untapped potential and her chief rival Hydrangea is worth taking on as her main targets come later in the season.
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Post by Kimmy on May 25, 2018 18:04:40 GMT
Goodwood, 25 May 18 Fixture Note After Race 5 the going was changed to Good (from Good to Soft, Good in places). Race 1 - 2:00pm THE THAMES MATERIALS MUCK AWAY NOVICE AUCTION STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for BIG BOOTS (IRE) to go early to post.
Gay Kelleway, the trainer of MOVEONUP (IRE), was fined £80 for failing to notify the Racing Calendar Office of the change of rider.
An enquiry was held to consider interference approximately 1 ½ furlongs out when MOVEONUP (IRE), placed third, ridden by Luke Morris interfered with SWISS CHIME, unplaced, ridden by Pat Dobbs. The interference was found to be accidental as MOVEONUP (IRE) had become unbalanced and lugged left.
Following the race, Charles Bishop reported that BIG BOOTS (IRE), placed second, ran too free, Hollie Doyle reported that HABANERA, unplaced, was slowly away and Pat Dobbs reported that SWISS CHIME, unplaced, suffered interference in running.
Race 2 - 2:35pm THE THAMES MATERIALS RECYCLED/PRIMARY AGGREGATES HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for PASTORAL PLAYER to go early to post.
The winner, SIR TITAN, appeared to show improved form, compared with its previous run at Ascot on 2 May 2018 where the gelding finished ninth of nineteen, beaten by 19 ½ lengths. Marcus Tregoning’s explanation that the gelding had stripped fitter for its reappearance and benefitted from a return to Goodwood, where it has run well previously, was noted. SIR TITAN was routine tested.
Race 3 - 3:10pm THE THAMES MATERIALS LAND RESTORATION FILLIES' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) HEART POWER wore ear plugs which were removed at the start and was given permission to go early to post.
Race 5 - 4:20pm THE THAMES MATERIALS BULK EXCAVATIONS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) An enquiry was held to consider interference just inside the final furlong when the winner, RAUCOUS, ridden by Jamie Spencer interfered with LADY DANCEALOT (IRE), placed third, ridden by Hayley Turner. Spencer was cautioned for careless riding as he allowed his mount to drift left-handed when not sufficiently clear of Turner, causing LADY DANCEALOT (IRE) to be intimidated.
Following the race, Hollie Doyle reported that PETTOCHSIDE, unplaced, ran too free.
Race 6 - 4:55pm THE thamesmaterials.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Following the race, Charles Bishop reported that ARTY CAMPBELL (IRE), placed seventh, was denied a clear run.
Race 7 - 5:25pm THE THAMES MATERIALS CHARITY GOLF DAY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for WIFF WAFF and MAYGOLD to wear a hood in the Parade Ring.
Following the race, Tom Marquand reported that HAYLAH (IRE), unplaced, had no more to give. View Stewards report Haydock Park, 25 May 18 Fixture Note After Race 1 Going changed to GOOD (from GOOD TO FIRM).
After Race 3 Going changed to GOOD TO SOFT. Race 1 - 1:50pm THE DAILY RACING SPECIALS AT 188BET HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for BERLUSCA (IRE) to go to post early.
Following the race, David Allan reported that BERLUSCA (IRE), placed fifth, ran too free.
The winner ABEL TASMAN, appeared to show an improvement in form, compared with its previous run at Nottingham on 12 May 2018, where the gelding finished ninth of twelve beaten 11½ lengths. The explanation of Ed Walker’s representative was noted that the gelding may have appreciated a less undulating track on this occasion. ABEL TASMAN was routine tested.
Race 2 - 2:20pm THE BEST ODDS GUARANTEED AT 188BET BRITISH EBF NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) Following the race, Martin Harley reported that FIVE AMARONES (IRE), unplaced, hung badly left throughout.
Race 4 - 3:30pm THE READ SILVESTRE DE SOUSA AT 188BET FILLIES' NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (PLUS 10 RACE) (DIV I) Permission was given for LEBREGA to wear a hood in the parade ring which was removed before going to the start.
Race 5 - 4:05pm THE READ SILVESTRE DE SOUSA AT 188BET FILLIES' NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (PLUS 10 RACE) (DIV II) Permission was given for DANCE ON THE DAY (IRE) to wear a hood in the parade ring which was removed before going to the start.
Following the race, Andrew Mullins reported that LADY GRIGIO (IRE), unplaced, hung left.
Race 6 - 4:40pm THE 188BET CASINO HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for COLLINGHAM PARK (IRE) to go to post early. MOSALIM (IRE) wore earplugs which were removed at the start.
Approaching 1 furlong out MOSALIM (IRE), placed second, edged left moving COLLINGHAM PARK (IRE), placed seventh, slight left, causing DANZAY (IRE), unplaced, to be short of room on the rail. 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 MOSALIM (IRE).
Following the race, Paul Hanagan reported that DUBAI ACCLAIM (IRE), placed sixth, reared as the stalls opened.
Race 7 - 5:15pm THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL BETTING AT 188BET FILLIES' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for MY GIRL MAISIE (IRE) and DASHING POET to go to post early.
Following the race, the representative of Harry Dunlop reported that ASSANILKA (FR), placed eighth, was unsuited by the Good to Soft going on this occasion and would prefer a quicker surface. He further added that the filly may have been unsuited by the step back to 7 furlongs on this occasion.
The performance of GRECIAN DIVINE (IRE), which finished unplaced, was considered. The representative of Trainer Joseph Tuite could offer no explanation for the filly’s performance. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the filly failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 8 - 5:45pm THE ALBERT BROWN MEMORIAL HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) (A Jockey Club Grassroots Middle Distance Series Qualifier) An enquiry was held to consider interference halfway down the back straight, when PENTLAND HILLS (IRE), placed fifth, ridden by George Wood, interfered with SEABOROUGH (IRE), placed seventh. Wood was cautioned for careless riding as he allowed his mount to drift left towards the rail, when not sufficiently clear of SEABOROUGH (IRE) on his inside.
Following the race, Ben Curtis reported that SUPERSYMMETRY (IRE), unplaced, ran too free. View Stewards report Pontefract, 25 May 18 Fixture Note Following concerns from several riders after Race 1, sand was applied to the bend approaching 6 furlongs. Race 1 - 6:30pm THE ALAMO BUSINESS SYSTEMS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for MR COOL CASH to go early to post.
The winner, TRINITY STAR (IRE), appeared to show an improvement in form compared with its previous run at Pontefract on 2 May 2018 where the gelding finished twelfth of fourteen, beaten 43 lengths. Karen McLintock explained that the yard is coming back into form and that TRINITY STAR (IRE) jumped better today having been slowly away last time out. The gelding was routine tested.
Following the race, Paul Mulrennan reported that PLANETARIA (IRE), unplaced, stopped quickly and the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding revealed it was lame on its left hind.
Race 4 - 8:00pm THE CONSTANT SECURITY SERVICES HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for HENLEY to go early to post.
Race 6 - 9:00pm THE HAZEL SUTTON 80TH BIRTHDAY NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for SNOW DIAMOND (IRE) to go early to post. View Stewards report Worcester, 25 May 18 Fixture Note After Race 2 the going was changed to Soft (from Good to Soft, Soft in Places). Race 1 - 5:40pm THE MARY GWILLAM'S SPECIAL BIRTHDAY OPEN HUNTERS' STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 6) Following the race Mr Patrick Berkins reported that TURNOVER (FR), which was pulled up, was outpaced throughout.
Mrs D. J. Ralph and Mrs S. Rimell, were fined £140 as the record of vaccinations in the passport of OLD PRIDE (IRE) did not comply with the Rules of Racing. View Stewards report Bath, 25 May 18 Race 1 - 2:10pm THE OCTAGON CONSULTANCY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Following the race, Finley Marsh reported that JASHMA (IRE), placed second, hung left-handed inside the final 2 furlongs. Robert Winston reported that SECRETFACT, placed fourth, ran too free early on, stumbled inside the final furlong and had no more to give. The Veterinary Officer reported that the gelding lost its right fore shoe. The Veterinary Officer further reported that UPAVON, placed seventh, had bled from the nose.
Race 5 - 4:30pm THE MJ CHURCH WASTE SOLUTIONS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) John W. Nicholson was fined £140 as the record of vaccinations in the passport of NORA BATT (IRE) did not comply with the Rules of Racing.
Permission was given for RITAS LEGACY and SPITFIRE LIMITED to go early to post. SPITFIRE LIMITED wore earplugs which were removed at the start.
Approximately 3 furlongs out, MONARCH MAID, placed second, lugged right-handed, causing Robert Winston to have to take a slight check on NAPPING, placed fourth, 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 MONARCH MAID.
Following the race, Trevor Whelan reported that SPITFIRE LIMITED, placed eighth, hung right-handed inside the final furlong and Nicola Currie reported that DELAHAY, unplaced, stopped quickly.
Race 6 - 5:05pm THE MJ CHURCH PLANT & TRANSPORT HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Eoin Walsh, the rider of LEO MINOR (USA), placed second, was suspended for 2 days for using his whip without giving his mount time to respond inside the final furlong.
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that BELLEDESERT, placed sixth, lost both front shoes.
Race 7 - 5:35pm THE MOLSON GROUP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Following the race, Oisin Murphy reported that BARRSBROOK, placed second, hung left-handed under pressure, Robert Havlin reported that AYE AYE SKIPPER (IRE), placed fifth, slipped on the bend approaching 4 furlongs out and Aled Beech reported that LITTLE MISS TANGO, placed eighth, was slowly away.
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Post by Kimmy on May 25, 2018 18:06:58 GMT
ITV Racing's first venture into evening racing proved a hit with television viewers and punters alike, with Sandown's Matchbook-sponsored Brigadier Gerard card on Thursday doing good business for both the network and bookmakers.
An estimated 393,000 people were already watching ITV4 when Frankie Dettori booted home favourite Without Parole in the Heron Stakes at 7.05pm, a figure that had risen to 407,000 when the field for the Henry II Stakes set off half an hour later.
The audience had dipped to 367,000 when the feature race got under way at 8.10pm, by which time ITV4 were up against such midweek staples as Emmerdale, Britain's Best Home Cook and the Chelsea Flower Show. We’ve got nothing to compare it to but I was thrilled for two reasons," said presenter Ed Chamberlin. "One, it shows ITV's commitment to racing, by adding to our portfolio. We’d already brought back the Craven meeting, we brought back the Arc and the Friday of the Ladbrokes Trophy meeting at Newbury. It’s nice to add another one.
"And two, to get people watching was terrific. I was amazed by the viewing figures. I think it’s sizeably more than you would get for a midweek festival."
Chamberlin shared the screen with a pared-down team of co-host Francesca Cumani and expert analyst Jason Weaver, while Frankie Dettori contributed in between riding commitments.
"I was very conscious people were coming in from work and they didn’t want it to be intense and in their face," added Chamberlin.
"It was a bit of a skeleton team for a number of reasons and hopefully it worked. What Francesca did was extraordinary: she took on the role of presenter, reporter and did her walking paddock stuff." Bookmakers gave it a big thumbs-up, with Michael Shinners of Sky Bet reporting a 25 per cent increase in turnover on a typical evening meeting screened on At The Races or Racing UK.
He said: "It’s quite difficult to compare the same meeting year on year. It was dramatically up but, as a business, as we continue to grow, that’s probably not a fair assessment. But on what we would project for an evening meeting, we took 25 per cent more than we'd expect. That's huge, and we definitely encourage more of the same."
Coral's David Stevens said business was up on the night in shops and online.
He said: "Retail turnover on the card was healthy but, unsurprisingly, it was online where the upturn was most notable, and the decision of ITV4 to broadcast the meeting undoubtedly played an important role in that.
"We'd welcome additional quality evening meetings receiving similar exposure in future and certainly would hope the evening coverage was not a one-off."
ITV Racing has yet to announce any further evening programme dates but one fixture thought to be under consideration is Newcastle's Gosforth Park Cup meeting on Friday, June 29, on the eve of Northumberland Plate day.
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Post by Kimmy on May 25, 2018 18:09:11 GMT
Officials at Naas are going to extreme measures to ensure the problems on the final bend, which cost the course the final two races on last Sunday's card, will not resurface. It was the first time in more than 90 years Naas had failed to complete a Flat meeting.
Racecourse management have already held detailed meetings and subsequent inspections with the Irish Jockeys Association and the Irish Horse Racing Regulatory Board ground specialists, which is being followed up with further consultations with agronomist John Souter.
The racecourse has also commissioned a full 3D levels survey of the 1.5 acres of track along the bend circumference to further investigate the conditions that caused some concern underfoot, with reports of horses losing their footing in races not run over the straight sprint track.
Naas manager Tom Ryan said: "We'll get to the bottom of what happened and over the next two weeks will be facilitating further consultation and site visits with all relevant industry bodies, including the Irish Horse Racing Regulatory Board and Irish Jockeys Association.
"Furthermore, a two-pronged action plan is already near completion focusing on a number of short-term remedial measures and a fundamental statistical overview of levels, camber and an optimal radius for the bend in question."
Leading German Derby hope Alounak out for the season
Alounak, who had been co-favourite for the Deutsches Derby, has been ruled out for the season by his French-born trainer Jean-Pierre Carvalho after suffering an injury on the gallops.
The son of Camelot was last seen chasing home Study Of Man in the Prix Greffulhe and was being prepared by Carvalho for a crack at the Qipco Prix du Jockey Club on the way to Germany’s biggest three-year-old race at Hamburg on July 8.
"He picked up a hairline fracture this morning during his final piece of work ahead of the Prix du Jockey Club, and will not race again this year," said Carvalho on Friday.
Last September Alounak beat his main market rival for the Derby, the Andreas Wohler-trained Royal Youmzain, in the Junioren-Preis auf Listenebene at Dusselforf, and was a six-length winner on his seasonal return at the same track in April.
Gregory hoping to be released from hospital on Friday
Conditional jockey Fergus Gregory is hoping to be released from Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge on Friday after escaping with no broken bones from the crashing fall that delayed racing at Huntingdon on Tuesday.
Gregory was riding The Blue Bomber for his boss Olly Murphy in the second race, a 2m handicap hurdle, at the Cambridgeshire track when the pair suffered serious impact in a fall at the fifth flight.
Such was the severity of the spill, which left The Blue Bomber fatally injured, that racing was delayed for 80 minutes while Gregory was attended to and later taken to hospital.
Murphy reported on Thursday that Gregory was a "lucky boy" and well on the road to recovery.
He said: "Listening to the doctors, Fergus was a lucky boy in that no bones were broken in what was a nasty fall. He's had a bleed on the front of the brain and some bruising on the back but he's chatting away to his mum and dad and girlfriend in hospital and is hoping to be released on Friday.
"He will be out for a few months at least I would imagine but the doctors have done a marvellous job and I can't wait to get him back on the team as he's a key part of it."
Injured Cole Harden retired
A new career awaits Cole Harden, as the 2015 World Hurdle winner has joined the Greatwood charity after being retired due to injury.
The nine-year-old won six times during his 24-race career, with his Cheltenham Festival victory his last success. He was sent chasing last year, but was not sighted on the track after last August.
His trainer Warren Greatrex said: "He's been an absolute star for the yard and put my career on the map. He was a very tough and consistent horse with a huge will to win. I’m really glad he's gone to such a great home, where he'll be looked after brilliantly in his retirement."
Cole Harden will now help educate children, young people and adults with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities through equine assisted learning at Greatwood's Marlborough base.
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Post by dennisg on May 26, 2018 6:51:51 GMT
in today's sporting life................. Ben Linfoot seeks out the best Value Bet selections from around the country on Saturday and he has bets in the top handicaps at Goodwood, Haydock and York. Recommended bets: Saturday Value Bet 1pt win Grand Koonta in 2.30 Goodwood at 14/1 1pt win Finniston Farm in 2.50 Haydock at 16/1 1pt win Dakota Gold in 3.40 York at 11/1 For details of advised bookmakers and each-way terms, visit our transparent tipping record There’s superb racing all over the place on Saturday and two of the most exciting horses on show are owned by Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum, with his famous blue and white silks set to be carried by Elarqam in the Tattersalls Irish 2000 Guineas at the Curragh and Battaash in the Armstrong Aggregates Temple Stakes at Haydock. Those two could well dominate the headlines of the racing pages come Sunday morning, but both are relatively short in the betting and there are plenty of other punting opportunities with several high-quality handicaps taking place. One such contest is the Amix Silver Bowl at Haydock (2.50) and the one I like here is Tom Dascombe’s FINNISTON FARM at 16/1 (General). Dascombe has a terrific record at Haydock (83 winners at 18 per cent, +162.15 to a £1 level stake) and so does his jockey Richard Kingscote, as you would expect, his 86 winners (at 20 per cent) including this race last year when he made all on Mark Johnston’s Rusumaat. Last year Dascombe didn’t have a runner in the Silver Bowl, but he has had a third and a fourth from just two runners in the past and it looks significant Kingscote opts for Finniston Farm in this rather than stablemate Dragons Tail. The latter ran a stormer at Chester when he just lost out to Another Batt, but he’s gone up 5lb for that defeat and Finniston Farm remained on 101 after beating George Scott’s horse prior to Chester in the bet365 European Free Handicap at Newmarket. 2 14 Finniston Farm16 39-7OR: 101C 10/1 Form: 16-25T: Tom DascombeJ: R Kingscote Last run Live betting powered by Finniston Farm ran really well that day, rallying for second and shaping as though a step up in trip from seven furlongs would bring about significant further improvement. Still, it was surprising to see him turn up in the Homeserve Dee Stakes at Chester over the extended 10 furlongs last time, a drastic step up in distance and one that caught him out. He clearly didn’t stay, but he was keen and trapped out wide as well, so to see him finish a seven-length fifth wasn’t too bad with the drop back in trip and handicap debut in mind. Certainly, he looks fairly-handicapped off 101 with his Free Handicap run in mind, especially over a mile, and he’s one from one at Haydock after bolting up on his debut at the track last year. Dascombe trained his half-sister Crowley’s Law to win a handicap at Haydock, so he knows the family well and a wide draw in 14 isn’t a concern given there’s no mad rush to the first bend from the mile start at this track. Beaten just over two lengths in Gustav Klimt’s Superlative Stakes, Finniston Farm has clearly always been highly thought of and he’s a big price to land this race, as you can largely ignore his Chester run last time. Richard Kingscote Richard Kingscote has a fantastic record at Haydock Over at Goodwood they’ve had a drying day after Thursday’s showers and that looks good news for GRAND KOONTA (14/1 General) in the Netbet Sport Handicap over seven furlongs at 2.30. Clive Cox’s horse had some very good form as a juvenile, his five-length fifth in the Mill Reef on his final start at two his best effort from five starts and that race has worked out well thanks to the exploits of the first two home, James Garfield and Invincible Army. He was right in the mix with just over a furlong to go that day, but a bump from James Garfield seemed to knock him out of his stride and he was outpaced in the closing stages. Still, that’s good form in a handicap context and there’s every reason to believe he can improve at three and over seven furlongs. Dark Angel is a fabulous sire and most of his progeny seem to train on well, while he’s related to a handful of horses that won over seven furlongs or a mile. 4 3 Grand Koonta245 38-9OR: 97 11/1 Form: 42185-T: C G CoxJ: G Mosse Last run Live betting powered by This is his handicap debut, so it’s a bit of a guess as to whether he’s well-handicapped off 97, but that Mill Reef form suggests he might be and given he ran in the July Stakes as well Cox clearly thought he was up to group class last year. With a good low draw in three and Gerald Mosse on board (he’s five from 18 for Cox in this country at 28 per cent), the 14/1 dangled looks too big to resist. Finally, it’s the Mansionbet Sprint Stakes at York (3.40) and they’ve had a bit of rain on Friday which isn’t ideal for favourite Carlton Frankie. She ran really well on her seasonal reappearance at the Dante meeting, her first start following a wind operation, but it’s a case of the faster the better for her and she could well be reeled in if the rain has got into the ground. There is an obvious pace angle on both flanks with El Astronaute set to lead them up the stands’ side, but hopefully Carlton Frankie will pull the far side into things as I like the look of Michael Dods’ DAKOTA GOLD (11/1 General) from stall one. He’s versatile regarding underfoot conditions but he doesn’t mind a bit of cut in the ground and he loves York, as he won on the Knavesmire off 87 last July and was then second, by a neck, to Major Jumbo over six furlongs at the track in September off a rating of 97. 7 1 Dakota Gold7 49-6OR: 99BFCD 11/1 Form: 1223-73T: M DodsJ: Connor Beasley Last run Live betting powered by He gets a 9lb pull at the weights with that rival on Saturday and he’ll love the pace of a big-field handicap as he has raced keenly in smaller fields. That was certainly the case at Thirsk last time, but he was only beaten a length at the line and that should have put him spot on for this, a likely early-season target for him considering his excellent record at the track. Posted at 1700 BST on 25/05/18. Ben Linfoot's Value Bet aim: The Value Bet is designed to generate long-term profit by searching for overpriced horses in the feature weekend races and at the big Festivals in the UK. Running total: +351.14pts to advised stakes/prices (from inception of Value Bet column in January 2010 to current).
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Post by dennisg on May 26, 2018 6:53:25 GMT
Richard Fahey can't wait to unleash Sands Of Mali in the Sandy Lane Stakes at Haydock - check out his thoughts on a bumper Saturday team. Leading Saturday chances 3.25 Haydock 5 6 Sands Of Mali43 39-0OR: 116D 7/2 Form: 71109-1T: R A FaheyJ: P Hanagan Live betting powered by 3.30 Chester 9 8 Gabrial's King15 98-11OR: 79CD 8/1 Form: 47967-2T: R A FaheyJ: Connor Murtagh (5) Last run Live betting powered by 4.05 Chester 5 5 Vange11 29-5OR: - 2/1 Form: 2T: R A FaheyJ: J Garritty Last run Live betting powered by 5.15 Chester 4 5 Dark Devil16 59-6OR: 84C 9/2 Form: 292-042T: R A FaheyJ: F Norton Last run Live betting powered by I wouldn’t swap Sands Of Mali for anything in the Armstrong Aggregates Sandy Lane Stakes at Haydock. His work at home has been that of a Group One horse. This is a great race to be involved in and we'll find out where we are after it. We couldn’t be happier with him. Crownthorpe is a horse I like. The ground was too quick for him at Newmarket last time and any rain before the Amix Silver Bowl Handicap will help. We’re very pleased with Marie Of Lyon going into the British Stallion Studs Cecil Frail Stakes. I thought she ran well at Bath first time. Five furlongs there was sharp enough for her and she was on her head the whole way. Six at Haydock will suit her much better. We’re going to try Eastern Impact over seven furlongs in the Constant Security Handicap at York. We’ll see if that helps him as he gets older and it's worth a try. If he does stay he definitely has a chance. I thought Carnageo ran well at the Dante meeting. The first two home that day, Reverend Jacobs and Zeelander, were well handicapped and progressive and we weren't far behind the rest. If there's nothing lurking in the Oaks Farm Stables Handicap he could go well. Mr Lupton is in great order going into the MansionBet Sprint Handicap and running well. He was only beaten a length-and-a-half at Newmarket last time but might find this tough off 103. Mr Lupton: Faces tough test in the Darley July Cup Mr Lupton: Faces tough task off mark of 103 We also run Boundsy. You can put a line through his run at Chester where he had a terrible draw and the handicapper dropped him a couple of pounds which helps. With rain forecast at York he could run a big race. We introduce two nice colts in the Yorkshire Regiment British EBF Novice Median Auction Stakes. Pacino and Ventura Bay will definitely win races but whether they can do it at the first time of asking, I wouldn't be sure. Any rain would help Shazzab in the Infinity Tyres Irish Champions Weekend EBF Fillies' Handicap. We're stepping her up in trip here which we’ve always felt would suit and my only worry would be if the ground was too quick. I Was Only Joking is a frustrating filly. She works to about 90 at home but keeps getting placed without winning. She's not slow but looks to lack pace in her races which is puzzling so we’re hoping going up in trip will suit here. We run three in the John Wright Electrical Handicap. Gabrial The Tiger has done well over the winter and might just need this. His best form is at Chester but we need to get a run into him. Heaven's Guest ran a blinder last time and if the ground isn’t too quick he’ll be knocking on the door in this. Heaven's Guest - could be in the shake-up Heaven's Guest - could be in the shake-up I just feel the handicapper has Scofflaw. It’s just not happening for him at the moment and we’ve had no excuses but will keep trying. Stewardess is a pacey filly who steps up in grade for the MBNA Fillies' Handicap at Chester. She needs to do better to win this but you never know around here and she’s an ideal type for six furlongs at this track. The Feathered Nest goes up in trip for the Caldwell Construction Handicap and wasn’t stopping when winning here last time. She's in great form. Penwortham was the only Marwan Koukash runner at the big meeting that didn’t fire for us and we don't know why. He’s going well at home and likes the track so we’ll try again. Gabrial's King ran well here on his reappearance and that mile-and-a-half trip is short enough for him. He’ll appreciate stepping up in the Trust Tech Handicap and is in good order and on a winning mark. Angel Gabrial over-raced in the Chester Cup consolation race and on some of his previous runs would have a small chance here. He’s just finding it tough to win which is a shame as he’s a grand horse. Vange is a colt we really like. He ran a good race at Beverley on debut. He just half missed the beat that day without which I think he'd have given the more experienced winner something to think about. Six furlongs will suit him in the British Stallion Studs EBF Maiden Stakes and we’re very happy with him. Gabrial The Wire makes his debut in the same race. He's quite a nice horse who came from the breeze-up sales. Marwan was keen to start him here and he will be better for the race. Monaco Rose ran well at Wolverhampton on her reappearance and on that form would have a small chance in the RAS Ltd Handicap. I thought Dark Devil ran a good race from a bad draw at the big meeting here. He’s fared better on that front in the Controlled Solutions Group Handicap. I’d imagine he’ll be just about favourite and have a favourite’s chance. The Netbet Sport Handicap is a valuable pot and we run Zap and Maybride. I was pleased with the former on his comeback run at York. He had a bad draw and we had to drop him in but he flew home. We thought he might have needed it that day and he will be spot on for this. I'm a bit disappointed Maybride is drawn out in 13. She's a progressive filly who we like. The rain on Thursday was a boost for her – and any more would be welcome – but she'll find it difficult from that wide stall.
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Post by dennisg on May 26, 2018 6:55:06 GMT
Get all the gallops gossip and weekend selections from the major training centres ahead of what could be a big weekend for Sir Michael Stoute. Catching Pigeons: Strongest fancies 2.30 Goodwood 4 3 Grand Koonta245 38-9OR: 97 11/1 Form: 42185-T: C G CoxJ: G Mosse Last run Live betting powered by 4.50 York 1 3 Desert Diamond24 39-7OR: 83 7/4 Form: 85-1T: Sir Michael StouteJ: D Tudhope Last run Live betting powered by 6.15 Haydock 8 6 Karawaan22 48-10OR: 83BFD 15/8 Form: 5/2316-3T: Sir Michael StouteJ: Dane O'Neill Last run Live betting powered by Ian Williams enjoyed a great day when landing the Chester Cup for Marwan Koukash a couple of weeks ago, and they can team up for another course win courtesy of Heart And Soul in the RAS Ltd Handicap on the Roodee on Saturday. Arguably the most unexposed in this field, the son of Makfi ran a very sound race on his first outing since his arrival from France behind Chief Ironside over 10 furlongs on the first day of the May meeting here 17 days ago. Judged on that performance, he will be suited by the more demanding test of stamina, and he will improve plenty for the experience. Sabador ran a cracker to finish fourth in the Victoria Cup two weeks ago, and he can step up on the performance in the Caldwell Construction Handicap. Ed Walker has his team in great nick and with just six outings behind him, the selection can be expected to continue the improvement he showed last season. Crack On Crack On can maintain his 100 per cent record for the season in the Amix Silver Bowl Handicap at Haydock. A promising sort without setting any real rivers alight as a two-year-old, he made great strides during the darker months and was consequently strongly fancied on his comeback effort at Lingfield a couple of weeks ago. His supporters must have seen their money heading into the sunset when he turned for home with a mountainous task in front of him, but he soon started to pick up and fairly flew home to grab the race in the dying strides. Connections report he has come on plenty for that race and are more than hopeful he can hold his own at this higher level, especially if the forecast rain takes the sting out of the ground. Heartache was one of the very best juvenile sprinters last season and she can show she has gone the right way during the winter in the Group Two Armstrong Aggregates Sandy Lane Stakes. Her two best performances came at this level when she won both the Queen Mary at Royal Ascot and the Flying Childers at Doncaster and she could well develop into a top sprinter this term. Her preparation this spring has gone very well and she should be sharp enough to do herself justice. Dancing Star, the winner of the 2016 Stewards' Cup, reproduced something like her best form on her return to action on this course a couple of weeks ago, and she merits serious consideration in the British Stallion Studs Cecil Frail Stakes. Andrew Balding had his problems with the daughter of Aqlaam last season, but the Kingsclere team are hopeful they are now firmly behind her, and she should be sharper for that comeback effort. Karawaan can see off Master Singer in the concluding Armstrong Family Support The ABF Handicap. He was a touch disappointing on his Newcastle comeback but has looked the part following that return and can strike for Sir Michael Stoute on what could be a fantastic day for the in-form trainer. Clive Cox, trainer of Crack On Crack On and Heartache, also has a sound each-way chance with Grand Koonta in the Netbet Sport Handicap at Goodwood. Cox found a great opening for a smart two-year-old from last season in a handicap at the York May meeting and he is up to the same trick with this son of Dark Angel, who tackled some pattern race performers with credit during his first season. He does not look too badly handicapped on his best form, and his trainer's decision to resist the temptation of the Listed Carnarvon Stakes in favour of a top-grade handicap can be rewarded. Autocratic has been working very well and should kick the day off on the right note for Stoute in the Listed Festival Stakes. The return to a mile and a quarter should suit the son of Dubawi, who did not appear to stay the extra two furlongs in demanding ground at Newbury last time. Connections believe he really comes into his own at this stage of the season - he won a Group Thee at Sandown 12 months ago - and race conditions mean he escapes a penalty for that win here. Mirage Dancer won't be much of a price in the Netbet Android Download The App Tapster Stakes but there's a chance Dannyday could be underestimated on his return from 700 days off in the Netbet Boost Classic Handicap. He's done loads of work in the build-up to this belated return and looked particularly sprightly working on the round gallop on the Al Bahathri in the week. There are more races to be win with this strong stayer. Mirage Dancer (right) Mirage Dancer (far right) The yard could also be celebrating another victory in York's Infinity Tyres Irish Champions Weekend EBF Fillies' Handicap. Stoute has won the past two runnings and the big filly Desert Diamond looks desperately well-treated off an initial mark of 83. Julius Limbani looks worth an each-interest in the Yorkshire Regiment British Novice Median Auction Stakes on the Knavesmire. There is no more upwardly mobile young trainers in and around the Lambourn Valley than Archie Watson and he can be relied upon to produce two-year-olds fit and ready to do themselves justice on their first racecourse appearances. This son of Anodin is reported to be going well and should make his presence felt in what looks a decent race. Sunday's Classic card at the Curragh hasn't attracted a mass amount of British interest but Defoe looks a good bet to defeat Cliffs Of Moher in the Tattersalls Gold Cup. He avoided a clash with Poet's Voice at Sandown in midweek and has been showing the sort of signs at home to strongly suggest he's ready to open his Group One account. Watson could well run another interesting juvenile, Arden Warrior, in Monday's Windsor Royal Run Novelty Card Auction Stakes. He has been moving nicely as well and is one to note for this and future engagements. Others of note early next week include Stoute's Kingman colt Alnasherat, who has looked very sharp in his prep work. The British Stallion Studs EBF Maiden Stakes at Leicester on Tuesday looks an ideal first port of call. M C Muldoon is going very well under Jack Mitchell on the Al Bahathri in Newmarket and Peter Chapple-Hyam will be disappointed if this well-regarded son of Mastercraftsman doesn't maintain his unbeaten record in the gloom of the mintbet.com Home Of Refreshing Odds Confined Novice Stakes at 9.10 on Wednesday evening at Ripon.
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Post by dennisg on May 26, 2018 6:57:00 GMT
Simon Holt fancies First Sitting for a repeat victory at Goodwood - check out his four selections for Saturday's racing. Recommended bets 1pt win Emblazoned in 3.25 Haydock at 16/1 1pt win Highlight Reel in 2.50 Haydock at 11/1 1pt win Precious Ramotswe in 3.05 York at 4/1 1pt win First Sitting in 1.55 Goodwood at 11/2 For details of advised bookmakers and each-way terms, visit our transparent tipping record Minimum stakes could be in order across a whole host of tough punting challenges at Haydock, York and Goodwood on Saturday when a chance is taken on Frankie Dettori's mount EMBLAZONED handling a steep rise in class in the Group Two Armstrong Aggregates Sandy Lane Stakes at the first-named venue. John Gosden's colt comes here off an effortless victory in a novice event at Yarmouth and, while the opposition that day was inferior to those he takes on now, there was an unmistakable element of class about his performance. Earlier, Emblazoned only just scraped home from Georgian Manor (winner since) over seven furlongs at Lingfield but looked much more at home over this trip and on turf last time. Of course, jumping from a novice to a Group Two is something of a shot in the dark but Gosden is a great judge and, whereas several of his rivals were smart juveniles who need to prove they are still as good now, the selection looks potentially a big improver. On official ratings, Unfortunately and Sands Of Mali are joint top, the former ending an excellent first campaign with a slightly disappointing run in the Middle Park Stakes and the latter adding to his Gimcrack victory at Chantilly in heavy ground last month. However, there is probably little between that pair along with the likes of Invincible Army, a winner at Ascot first time out (runner-up beaten since), 2000 Guineas seventh James Garfield, last August's Goodwood winner Barraquero (off since) and the speedy Heartache who tries six furlongs for the first time. Earlier, Dettori must have good claims aboard the three-time winner Qaysar in the Amix Silver Bowl Handicap, and Richard Hannon's colt was particularly impressive at Newbury recently. A St James's Palace Stakes entry, the son of Choisir now steps up to a mile for the first time but a slightly bigger concern might be the ground if it stays on the firm side of good as he has quite a high knee lift. Moreover, he is not well weighted with the Lingfield winner Crack On Crack On even though who he has twice finished in front of that horse in the past. At slightly better odds, the strong-travelling HIGHLIGHT REEL could be a threat if Hayley Turner can find a way through the big field. Michael Bell's charge will probably have to take some early medicine from stall 16 but looks like he needs delivering late and should get the fast pace and cover he requires. At Ascot two weeks ago, Highlight Reel caught the eye when moving smoothly into contention in a hot handicap won by Corrosive and might have finished closer than fifth but for being forced to switch at a crucial stage. Whether he would have found enough to win is debatable but he looks to have loads of ability and receives weight all round here. At York, Gosden attempts another class jump with PRECIOUS RAMOTSWE who, after winning a handicap at Brighton three weeks ago, is now raised half a mile in trip and pitched in against Group Three opposition in the Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Bronte Cup Fillies Stakes. However, the daughter of Nathaniel certainly made a good impression in Sussex, moving through powerfully in the closing stages over a mile-and-a-quarter to beat Thursday's Goodwood winner Canberra Cliffs. Connections clearly see Precious Ramotswe as a stayer and, if that is the case, there could be a huge amount of improvement to come. For one more selection, I will take FIRST SITTING to repeat last year's success in the Netbet Mobile Bet10Get10 Festival Stakes, in which he beat the re-opposing Spark Plug by just a nose. After that race, the two horses went in slightly different directions in 2017 with First Sitting (later a winner at Deauville) ending the season 5lb higher in the ratings and Spark Plug 4lb lower. Neither ran particularly well on their reappearance but that was the case with the selection last year; indeed, First Sitting has won second time out for the past three seasons. Posted at 1716 BST on 25/05/18.
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Post by Kimmy on May 26, 2018 8:06:51 GMT
Saturday: going, weather & non-runners Cartmel GOING: GOOD (Good to firm in places) (GoingStick 7.2) (Watering) WEATHER: Cloudy Chester GOING: GOOD (GoingStick 7.0) (Watered) (Rail movements: Races 1, 2, 3, 5 +37yds, Race 4 +67yds, Race 6 +58yds, Race 7 +39yds) WEATHER: Scattered showers STALLS: 1m2f - Outside; Remainder - Inside NON RUNNERS: 2:20 May Symphonic (6) Curragh GOING: GOOD (Good to firm in places) (Watering) WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: 6f - Centre Ffos Las GOING: GOOD (Watered) WEATHER: Scattered showers Goodwood GOING: GOOD (GoingStick 6.5) (Watered) (Rail movements: Race 2 +9yds, Races 1, 4, 5 +11yds) WEATHER: Scattered showers STALLS: Straight course - Stands' side; 1m4f - Outside; Remainder - Inside NON RUNNERS: 4:55 Upavon (6) 5:30 Musical Art (4) Haydock GOING: GOOD TO SOFT (Watered) (All races will be run over the Stands' side home straight) (Rail movements: Race 1 +29yds, Races 2 & 8 +6yds, Race 7 +16yds) WEATHER: Scattered showers STALLS: 5f, 6f & 1m4f - Centre; Remainder - Inside NON RUNNERS: 2:15 Sunblazer (7) 2:50 Lawn Ranger (11) 5:10 Athollblair Boy (3) 6:15 Breden (6) Salisbury GOING: GOOD (GoingStick: 7.6) (Watered) WEATHER: Rain STALLS: 1m4f - Stands' side; 1m2f - Inside; 1m6f - Flag; Remainder - Far side NON RUNNERS: 5:50 Dark Impulse (1) 6:20 Swanton Blue (2) 6:50 Holding My Breath (8) 8:20 Lifeboat (8) York GOING: GOOD (GoingStick 7.0) (Rail movements: Races 2, 3 & 6 +43yds) WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: 6f - Stands' side; 5f & 1m4f - Centre; Remainder - Inside NON RUNNERS: 2:35 Novelty Seeker (10)
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Post by Kimmy on May 26, 2018 8:07:30 GMT
BANKER
U S Navy Flag (4.10 Curragh)
Aidan O'Brien has won the Irish 2,000 Guineas seven times in the last ten runnings and looks to hold all the aces again this year with U S Navy Flag. The War Front colt took his racing well in his juvenile campaign last season and notched four victories from 11 starts, including the Group 1 Middle Park and Dewhurst Stakes at Newmarket. He proved he was top class over six and seven furlongs, on a number of different types of ground, and had the stamina for a mile. Following a below-par return to action in April, he ran respectably to finish fifth in the French Guineas despite slipping badly on the bend in what was a messy race. He's now race-fit and aside from the unexposed Elarqam, he holds a class edge over his other rivals.
U S Navy Flag 4:10 Curragh GOOD THING
Karawaan (6.15 Haydock)
Haydock have missed most of the rain and the fast ground looks set to suit Karawaan, who can prove to be extremely well treated off a mark of 83 in the finale. Sir Michael Stoute's four-year-old, who has had just six starts, looked a different horse when fitted with a first-time tongue-time on his fourth career start – landing a 1m2f Chelmsford maiden by four lengths. The step up to a 0-100 at Goodwood on his next start was too much for him at that point in his career and subsequently underwent a gelding operation. His only run since was a useful third behind two subsequent winners and he should take this under Dane O'Neill.
Karawaan 6:15 Haydock EYECATCHER
Invincible Army (3.25 Haydock)
James Tate's three-year-old sprinter is ultra consistent in Group-class contests and following a fantastic juvenile campaign, which saw him land the Sirenia Stakes and finish second in a couple of other Group 2s, he proved he had trained on with an easy Group 3 Ascot victory at the start of the month. Well backed before the off, he travelled sweetly through the race on soft ground under Ryan Moore and cleared away without having to be hard-ridden in the closing stages. This race is harder, with Sands Of Mali and the returning Heartache in opposition, but he really impressed me that day.
Invincible Army 3:25 Haydock DARK HORSE
Rattling Jewel (2.25 Curragh)
I tipped this six-year-old last time out on his debut for Joseph O'Brien when he went into a seven-runner five furlong handicap with form figures of 00000. He ran well, but not well enough for my bank balance, to finish second and has only been raised 1lb for that effort. Now partnered with exciting 10lb claimer Alan Persse, and upped in trip, Rattling Jewel should be a nice each-way bet in a competitive race.
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Post by Kimmy on May 26, 2018 8:08:53 GMT
Newmarket: David Milnes
Karawaan (6.15 Haydock, nap)
May have run into a well-handicapped type of Sir Mark Prescott's when third to Elysees Palace at Newcastle last time and has since worked nicely on the Al Bahathri Polytrack.
Karawaan 6:15 Haydock Others to follow Goodwood 1.55 Autocratic, 2.30 Emaraaty, 3.10 Zajna, 3.45 Mirage Dancer, 4.20 Melinoe, 5.30 Beauty Filly. Haydock 2.15 Good Run, 2.30 Completion, 3.25 Invincible Army, 4.00 Muthmir, 4.35 Worship, 5.10 Deyaarna. Chester 1.45 Come On Tier, 3.30 Humble Hero, 4.40 Fire Tree. York 2.00 Gilgamesh, 2.35 Manjaan, 3.05 Precious Ramotswe, 3.40 Evergate, 4.15 Jfoul, 4.50 Desert Diamond. Salisbury 6.50 Lashabeeh, 7.20 Tarte Tropezienne, 8.20 Lady Alavesa.
Lambourn: James Burn
Heartache (3.25 Haydock, nap)
The latest star off Clive Cox's sprint production line has pleased the trainer at home and can seal her place at Royal Ascot.
Heartache 3:25 Haydock Others to follow Cartmel 3.15 Royals And Rebels. Chester 1.45 Caradoc, 2,20 Awesome, 2.55 Sabador, 3.30 Dark Pearl, 5.15 Fast Dancer. Ffos Las 7.35 Dragon D'Estruval, 9.05 Lomachenko. Goodwood 1.55 What About Carlo, 2.30 Statuario, 3.10 Swift And Sure, 3.45 Blakeney Point, 4.20 Koeman, 5.30 Musical Art. Haydock 2.15 Mancini, 2.50 Crack On Crack On, 4.00 Battaash. York 3.05 Isabel De Urbina.
West Country: Andrew King
Litterale Ci (8.05 Ffos Las, nap)
Has struck up a good relationship with Aine O'Connor in recent months and is expected to score again despite being at the top of the weights.
Litterale Ci 8:05 Ffos Las Others to follow Cartmel 5.35 Dieg Man. Goodwood 3.45 Duke Of Bronte, 4.20 Seafarer. Ffos Las 6.35 Action Replay, 7.05 Jeu De Mots, 8.35 Andarrow. Salisbury 7.50 Master Grey, 8.20 Livingstones Quest.
North: Colin Russell
River Icon (5.00 Cartmel, nap)
Creditable run after a break at Ayr last time and, with her record of two wins from two runs here and the longer distance expected to suit, she is expected to take plenty of beating this time.
River Icon 5:00 Cartmel Others to follow Cartmel 2.05 Alfie's Choice, 2.40 Captain Brown, 3.15 Shake It Up, 3.50 Minella Charmer, 4.25 Strong Resemblance, 5.35 Boruma. Chester 2.20 Seen The Lyte, 2.55 Sound Advice, 3.30 Star Of The East, 4.05 Vange, 4.40 Be Perfect, 5.15 Dark Devil. Goodwood 2.30 Zap, 3.10 Natalie's Joy. Haydock 2.15 Sebastian's Wish, 2.50 Finniston Farm, 3.25 Sands Of Mali, 4.00 Havana Grey, 4.35 Marie Of Lyon, 5.10 Maid In India, 5.45 Lucky Deal, 6.15 Teodoro. York 2.00 Golden Apollo, 2.35 Tawdeea, 3.40 Carlton Frankie, 4.15 Pacino, 4.50 Shazzab, 5.25 Our Charlie Brown.
Racing Post Ratings: Simon Turner
Jabbaar (4.40 Chester)
Reasons for thinking he's slightly better than a recent sound run in a similar race over course and distance. The likely honest pace should suit and he can gain second win of the year.
Jabbaar 4:40 Chester Topspeed: Dave Edwards
Symbolization (4.10 Curragh)
Landed a Newmarket handicap three weeks ago and his performance on the clock compared favourably with that of the 2,000 Guineas earlier in the day. Upped considerably in class but he should not be underestimated.
Symbolization 4:10 Curragh
Longshot: David Revers
Finniston Farm (2.50 Haydock)
A staying-on second in the Free Handicap at Newmarket before finding Rostropovich too strong at Chester. He should find the drop to a mile in his favour and looks a spot of value.
Finniston Farm 2:50 Haydock Ireland: Tony O'Hehir
St Brelades Bay (2.25 Curragh)
A four-time winner over this six furlong trip, the Jessica Harrington-trained six-year-old showed definite signs of a return to winning ways when finishing strongly for fourth over the minimum trip at Navan on his most recent start. He gets the vote to score under Colm O'Donoghue.
St Brelades Bay 2:25 Curragh The Raceform Interactive nugget
Dane O'Neill is 20-79 (25 per cent, +£44.48) when riding for Saeed bin Suroor going right back to 2005. Interestingly he is 2-3 when the pair team up at Haydock, so Deyaarna is of obvious interest in the 5.45.
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Post by Kimmy on May 26, 2018 8:09:45 GMT
Frankie Dettori has an impressive 30 per cent strike-rate at Haydock and goes there for three rides, including Qaysar (2.50). This progressive sort has a St James’s Palace entry and looks to be a Group horse in a handicap.
Charlie Mann has a 47 per cent strike-rate with his runners two weeks either side of this date for the past five seasons. Royals And Rebels (3.15 Cartmel) is the trainer’s only runner of the day and will look to build on a comfortable win at Fontwell last time out.
William Haggas remains in good form and Society Power (2.30 Goodwood) looks to be the pick of his runners today. Conditions look ideal for this four-time winner and he should be able to cope with the 6lb rise in the weights.
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Post by Kimmy on May 26, 2018 8:16:19 GMT
Haydock
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
2.15 Byron Flyer
2.50 Ventura Knight
3.25 Invincible Army
4.00 Battaash
4.35 All Out
5.10 Maid In India
5.45 Deyaarna
6.15 Teodoro
GIMCRACK
2.15 Euchen Glen
2.50 Ventura Knight
3.25 Sands Of Mali (nap)
4.00 Battaash
4.35 Dancing Star
5.10 Short Work
5.45 Deyaarna
6.15 Nayel
Newmarket – 2.50 Completion (nap); 3.25 Invincible Army (nb)
Goodwood
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
1.55 What About Carlo
2.30 Another Batt
3.10 Barbara Hepworth
3.45 Mirage Dancer
4.20 Melinoe
4.55 Pour La Victoire
5.30 Beauty Filly
GIMCRACK
1.55 First Sitting
2.30 Another Batt
3.10 Barbara Hepworth
3.45 Mirage Dancer
4.20 Top Tug
4.55 Bahamian Sunrise
5.30 Homeopathic
York
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
2.00 Golden Apollo (nb)
2.35 Across The Stars
3.05 Precious Ramotswe
3.40 Major Jumbo (nap)
4.15 Moyassar
4.50 Shazzab
5.25 Theodorico
GIMCRACK
2.00 Get Knotted
2.35 Tawdeea
3.05 Isabel De Urbina (nb)
3.40 El Astronaute
4.15 I Am A Dreamer
4.50 Akvavera
5.25 Our Charlie Brown
Northerner – 3.40 Major Jumbo (nap); 5.25 Detachment (nb).
Chester
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
1.45 Dragon Moon
2.20 Awesome
2.55 Muntadab
3.30 Star Of The East
4.05 Vange
4.40 Jabbaar
5.15 Dark Devil
GIMCRACK
1.45 Wind Storm
2.20 Gold Filigree
2.55 Sound Advice
3.30 Star Of The East
4.05 Vange
4.40 Jabbaar
5.15 Fast Dancer
Cartmel
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
2.05 Stay In Touch
2.40 Applesandpierres
3.15 Captain Mowbray
3.50 Jeannot De Nonant
4.25 Havana Jack
5.00 River Icon
5.35 Apache Jack
GIMCRACK
2.05 Big Thunder
2.40 Character Onesie
3.15 Grandads Horse
3.50 News For Pascal
4.25 Havana Jack
5.00 Champagne To Go
5.35 Apache Jack
Salisbury
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
5.50 Well Done Fox
6.20 Swanton Blue
6.50 Praxedis
7.20 Mark Hopkins
7.50 Seinesational
8.20 Starboy
GIMCRACK
5.50 Well Done Fox
6.20 Harry Beau
6.50 Lashabeeh
7.20 Tarte Tropezienne
7.50 El Borracho
8.20 Comrade In Arms
Ffos Las
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
6.05 Cap St Vincent
6.35 Alf ‘n’ Dor
7.05 Way Of The World
7.35 Dragon D’Estruval
8.05 Inaminna
8.35 Anndarrow
9.05 Court Royale
GIMCRACK
6.05 Francky Du Berlais
6.35 Cropley
7.05 Fact Flow
7.35 Equus Flight
8.05 Faint Hope
8.35 Staunton
9.05 Court Royale
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Post by Kimmy on May 26, 2018 8:16:49 GMT
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Post by Kimmy on May 26, 2018 18:20:43 GMT
Chester, 26 May 18 Race 1 - 1:45pm THE STELLAR GROUP NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) Approaching the half furlong marker, LOPITO, placed fourth, hung right before being corrected by its rider causing WIND STORM, placed seventh, to be carried 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 LOPITO.
The performance of WIND STORM, which finished seventh of seven, was considered. The representative of Ralph Beckett could offer no explanation for the filly’s performance. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of WIND STORM failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Following the race, Jason Watson reported that LOPITO, placed fourth, raced greenly throughout and hung right in the home straight.
Race 2 - 2:20pm THE MBNA FILLIES' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for SEEN THE LYTE (IRE) to go early to post.
An enquiry was held to consider interference shortly after the start between the winner, FOXTROT LADY, ridden by Jason Watson and GLACEON (IRE), placed seventh, ridden by Andrew Mullen. Watson was suspended for 3 days for careless riding as he had manoeuvred left when insufficiently clear, causing GLACEON (IRE) to be checked for several strides.
An enquiry was held to consider interference approaching the final furlong involving GOLD FILIGREE (IRE), placed fourth, ridden by Nicola Currie; LAMYA (GER), placed fifth, ridden by Pat Cosgrave; MEERPAT, placed eighth, ridden by Joshua Bryan and STEWARDESS (IRE), unplaced, ridden by James Sullivan. The interference was found to be accidental as LAMYA (GER)'s rider had attempted to take a legitimate run between GOLD FILIGREE (IRE) and MEERPAT, which then closed after GOLD FILIGREE lugged marginally left-handed at the same time as MEERPAT edged slightly right handed, which caused all three horses to become badly unbalanced when racing tight and in turn resulted in STEWARDESS (IRE), which was following, being badly hampered on the rail.
Just inside the final furlong, the winner, FOXTROT LADY, edged slightly left, bumping GOLD FILIGREE (IRE), placed fourth, which caused both horses to become unbalanced, 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 FOXTROT LADY.
Following the race, Faye McManoman reported that SEEN THE LYTE (IRE), placed sixth, was slowly away.
Race 3 - 2:55pm THE CALDWELL CONSTRUCTION HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Following the race, Adam Kirby reported that SHADY MCCOY (USA), unplaced, was slowly away and Jane Elliott reported that CALDER PRINCE (IRE), unplaced, was never travelling. John Egan reported that SEA FOX (IRE), unplaced, had no more to give and the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding revealed it was slightly lame on its left hind.
Race 4 - 3:30pm THE TRUST TECH HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Just inside 2 furlongs out, HUMBLE HERO (IRE), placed second, edged left tightening up a weakening PRECISION, unplaced, which in turn hampered REDICEAN, 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 HUMBLE HERO (IRE).
An enquiry was held to consider the placings in this race after interference approximately half a furlong out, when the winner, STAR OF THE EAST (IRE), ridden by Franny Norton, interfered with HUMBLE HERO (IRE), placed second, ridden by Adam Kirby. The Stewards considered that the interference had not improved STAR OF THE EAST (IRE)’s placing as the ground and momentum lost by HUMBLE HERO (IRE) was less than the official margin of a head and STAR OF THE EAST (IRE) was always holding HUMBLE HERO (IRE) on the run to the line. Norton was cautioned for careless riding as he had allowed his mount to drift right without correction, causing HUMBLE HERO (IRE) to be briefly hampered when carried off its intended line.
Following the race, Dougie Costello reported that REDICEAN, unplaced, was denied a clear run and the Veterinary Officer reported that ANGEL GABRIAL (IRE), placed third, lost its right fore shoe. The representative of Sir Michael Stoute reported that PRECISION, unplaced, was unsuited by the Good ground which, in their opinion was riding tacky and loose on this occasion, and would prefer a quicker surface.
Race 5 - 4:05pm THE BRITISH STALLION STUDS EBF MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 2) (PLUS 10 RACE) Andrew Balding was fined £140 as the record of vaccinations in the passport of FOX LEICESTER (IRE) did not comply with the Rules of Racing.
Following the race, Joshua Bryan reported that FOX LEICESTER (IRE), placed fifth, was slowly away and raced greenly throughout.
Race 7 - 5:15pm THE CONTROLLED SOLUTIONS GROUP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Following the race, Franny Norton reported that DARK DEVIL (IRE), placed seventh, became upset in the stalls and missed the break as a result. The representative of David Loughnane reported that CRITICAL THINKING (IRE), placed eighth, was unsuited by the Good ground which in his opinion, was riding tacky and loose on this occasion, and would prefer a sounder surface. The Veterinary Officer subsequently reported that the gelding lost its right fore shoe. View Stewards report York, 26 May 18 Race 1 - 2:00pm THE CONSTANT SECURITY STAKES (CLASS 2 HANDICAP) RUFUS KING, drawn 4, anticipated the start and accelerated the gate at the same moment as the race had been started. Being satisfied that it was not caused through a faulty action of the starting stalls, no further action was taken.
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that NORMANDY BARRIERE (IRE), unplaced, bled from the nose.
Race 2 - 2:35pm THE BRITTAINS BEVERAGES EXTRAORDINARY SPIRITS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) SUPER KID wore earplugs which were removed at the start.
The performance of BATTERSEA which started favourite and finished unplaced, was considered. The representative of Roger Varian could offer no explanation for the gelding’s performance other than it stopped quickly. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination, during routine testing, of BATTERSEA failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 4 - 3:40pm THE MansionBet SPRINT STAKES (CLASS 2 HANDICAP) Permission was given for FINAL VENTURE and JUMIRA BRIDGE to go early to post and for CARLTON FRANKIE to wear a hood in the Parade Ring.
An enquiry was held as the Starter reported that DAKOTA GOLD was the subject of a third criteria failure. The representative of Michael Dods was interviewed and informed that the gelding could not run until the day after passing a stalls test. As it was the second occasion within the previous 12 months that DAKOTA GOLD had been reported, a further report within the same period would mean the gelding would be prevented from having a stalls test for 6 months.
Following the race, Cameron Noble reported that MAJOR JUMBO, placed fourth, hung right in the final 1½ furlongs.
Race 5 - 4:15pm THE YORKSHIRE REGIMENT BRITISH EBF NOVICE MEDIAN AUCTION STAKES (CLASS 3) (PLUS 10 RACE) Permission was given for JFOUL (IRE) to wear a hood in the Parade Ring.
Approaching the final furlong, the winner I AM A DREAMER, lugged quickly left before being corrected, onto SHOWU, unplaced, which in turn took JFOUL (IRE), unplaced, briefly off an 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 I AM A DREAMER.
Race 6 - 4:50pm THE INFINITY TYRES IRISH CHAMPIONS WEEKEND EBF FILLIES' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Permission was given for CLUB TROPICANA to wear a hood in the Parade Ring.
Race 7 - 5:25pm THE JOHN WRIGHT ELECTRICAL HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) (FOR GENTLEMAN AMATEUR RIDERS ) Permission was given for GABRIAL THE TIGER (IRE) to go early to post. View Stewards report Goodwood, 26 May 18 Race 1 - 1:55pm THE NETBET MOBILE BET10GET10 FESTIVAL STAKES (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) Permission was given for SPARK PLUG (IRE) to go early post.
The winner, FIRST SITTING, appeared to show improved form, compared with its previous run at Sandown on 27 April 2018 where the gelding finished sixth of six, beaten by 17 lengths. Chris Wall’s explanation that the gelding was better suited by obtaining cover and the Good going on this occasion, having run on Good to Soft, Good in places at Sandown was noted. FIRST SITTING was routine tested.
Following the race, Fran Berry reported that UELE RIVER, unplaced, stopped quickly.
Race 2 - 2:30pm THE NETBET SPORT HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) SOCIETY POWER (IRE) wore ear plugs which were removed at the start. Permission was given for FENNAAN (IRE) to go early to post.
An enquiry was held to consider interference approaching the final furlong involving FENNAAN (IRE), placed sixth, ridden by Nicky Mackay, GRAND KOONTA (IRE), unplaced, ridden by Gerald Mosse, and ANOTHER BATT (IRE), unplaced, ridden by David Egan. Mackay was cautioned for careless riding as he allowed his mount to drift left-handed without sufficient correction causing Mosse to take a check.
Following the race, Hollie Doyle reported that ATEEM (FR), unplaced, was slowly away. The Veterinary Officer reported that ZAP, unplaced, suffered from heat exhaustion and that the left fore shoe of MAYBRIDGE, unplaced, was loose.
Race 3 - 3:10pm THE FOREMAN HOMES 21ST ANNIVERSARY EBF MAIDEN FILLIES' STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) Permission was given for SOUL SEARCHING to wear a hood in the Parade Ring.
Following the race, Callum Shepherd reported that PATCHOULI, unplaced, hung right-handed and the Veterinary Officer reported that VALLEY BELLE (IRE), unplaced, lost its left hind shoe.
Race 4 - 3:45pm THE NETBET ANDROID DOWNLOAD THE APP TAPSTER STAKES (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) An enquiry was held to consider the placings in this race after interference on the run to the line involving BLAKENEY POINT, placed third, ridden by Kieran Shoemark, DUKE OF BRONTE, placed fourth, ridden by Fran Berry, and EUGINIO (IRE), placed second, ridden by Andrea Atzeni. The Stewards considered that the interference had improved BLAKENEY POINT’s placing as the gelding drifted left-handed giving DUKE OF BRONTE a significant bump and causing it to be shifted left. This resulted in Berry having to take a substantial check off of heels, causing a loss of momentum deemed to be greater than the official margin of 1 length between BLAKENEY POINT and DUKE OF BRONTE. The placings were revised as follows: First; MIRAGE DANCER, Second; EUGINIO (IRE), Third; DUKE OF BRONTE, Fourth; BLAKENEY POINT, Fifth; CURBYOURENTHUSIASM (IRE). Shoemark was suspended for 3 days for careless riding as he allowed his mount to drift left-handed without sufficient correction causing Berry to take a significant check in order to avoid running onto the heels of EUGINIO (IRE).
Race 5 - 4:20pm THE NETBET BOOST CLASSIC HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Amanda Perrett was fined £290 for failing to notify the Racing Calendar Office that PLATITUDE had undergone Wind Surgery.
Following the race, Luke Morris reported that MELINOE, placed third, hung left-handed.
Race 7 - 5:30pm THE EUROPEAN BREEDERS' FUND FILLIES' NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) BEAUTY FILLY wore ear plugs which were removed at the start. Permission was given for RIPLEY (IRE) to go early to post.
NIKITA (IRE), trained by Hughie Morrison, ran freely to post. Having been examined by the Veterinary Surgeon the filly was deemed fit to race.
Following the race, John Fahy reported that NIKITA (IRE), unplaced, ran too free and Charles Hills' representative reported that RIPLEY (IRE), unplaced, lost its right fore shoe. Owen Burrows' representative reported that KATLEEN (USA), unplaced, was unsuited by the track on this occasion. View Stewards report Haydock Park, 26 May 18 Race 1 - 2:15pm THE AMIX READY MIXED CONCRETE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Permission was given for SEBASTIAN’S WISH (IRE) to go early to post.
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that GOOD RUN (FR), unplaced, had bled from the nose.
Race 2 - 2:50pm THE AMIX SILVER BOWL HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) An enquiry was held to consider interference approaching the final furlong when CROWNTHORPE, placed third, ridden by Paul Hanagan interfered with SIMPSON (IRE), placed sixth, ridden by Wayne Lordan which in turn caused interference to DRAGONS TAIL (IRE), unplaced, ridden by Martin Harley. Hanagan was suspended for 2 days for careless riding as he made a manoeuvre to the left when insufficiently clear, causing SIMPSON (IRE) to be checked and in so doing caused interference to a retreating DRAGONS TAIL (IRE).
Following the race, the representative of Tom Dascombe reported that DRAGONS TAIL (IRE), unplaced, had lost its right front shoe.
Race 3 - 3:25pm THE ARMSTRONG AGGREGATES SANDY LANE STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 2) BARRAQUERO (IRE), trained by Brian Meehan, ran freely to post from half way. Having been examined by the Veterinary Surgeon the colt was deemed fit to race.
Following the race, Tom Marquand reported that BARRAQUERO (IRE), unplaced, ran freely to post from half way. The Veterinary Officer reported that the colt displayed a prolonged recovery post-race which in his opinion was not attributable to the colt’s pre-race exertions.
Race 4 - 4:00pm THE ARMSTRONG AGGREGATES TEMPLE STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 2) Permission was given for TAKE COVER to be led early to post.
Following the race, Josephine Gordon reported that MRS GALLAGHER, unplaced, hung left in the final furlong.
Race 5 - 4:35pm THE BRITISH STALLION STUDS CECIL FRAIL (CLASS 1) (Sponsored by Armstrong Aggregates) (Listed Race) Permission was given for ROCK ON BAILEYS to wear a hood in the Parade Ring and TIRANIA wore earplugs which were removed at the Start. Permission was also given for TRICKSY SPIRIT and RAVEN'S LADY to go early to post.
Following the race, John Egan reported that TRICKSY SPIRIT, unplaced, hung left-handed.
Race 6 - 5:10pm THE ARMSTRONGS BRINSCALL QUARRY SUPPLYING SAGRADA FAMILIA HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for MANSFIELD to go early to post.
MR ORANGE (IRE), trained by Paul Midgley, ran for a short distance freely to post. Having been examined by the Veterinary Surgeon the gelding was deemed fit to race.
An enquiry was held to consider the placings following an objection from David Nolan, the rider of MUSCIKA, placed second to the winner, MAID IN INDIA (IRE), ridden by Martin Harley on the grounds that he felt he had been carried across the track inside the final furlong. The Stewards considered that there was interference and it was accidental, as despite the rider’s efforts to correct the filly, MAID IN INDIA (IRE) carried MUSCIKA off its intended line by intimidation. They further found that the interference had not improved MAID IN INDIA’s placing as although there was slight intimidation MUSCIKA had nearly a furlong in which to get in front of the winner and as they were approaching the line the winner was going away to beat MUSCIKA by a neck.
Following the race, Josephine Gordon, the rider of LEXINGTON TIMES (IRE), unplaced, reported that the gelding was reluctant to jump from the stalls and was slowly away. Phil Dennis reported that SOMEWHERE SECRET, placed eighth, was slowly away. Richard Kingscote reported that MARSEILLE (IRE), unplaced, hung right-handed. Dougie Costello reported that MR ORANGE (IRE), was slowly away. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 8 - 6:15pm THE ARMSTRONG FAMILY SUPPORT THE ABF HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) SOFIA’S ROCK (FR) wore earplugs which were removed at the Start. View Stewards report Salisbury, 26 May 18 Race 1 - 5:50pm THE TABBY GROVE BIRTHDAY EBF NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) Following the race Trevor Whelan reported that DARK PANTHER (IRE), placed fourth, hung left-handed.
Race 2 - 6:20pm THE AVAYA AND COMEC HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) The winner, PICKET LINE, appeared to show improved form compared with its previous run at Lingfield Park on 10 February 2018 where the gelding finished tenth of twelve, beaten 23 ½ lengths. Geoffrey Deacon’s explanation that this race was a drop in class was noted. PICKET LINE was routine tested.
Following the race Fran Berry reported that HARRY BEAU, unplaced, was never travelling. Harry Dunlop’s representative reported that COASTAL CYCLONE, unplaced, was unsuited by the good to soft, good in places, going, which in his opinion was tacky, and would prefer a faster surface.
Race 3 - 6:50pm THE CISCO & COMEC MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) Following the race Georgia Cox reported that JUTHOOR (IRE), unplaced, was slowly away and ran green.
Race 5 - 7:50pm THE SCANSOURCE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for SEINESATIONAL to go early to post. View Stewards report Ffos Las, 26 May 18 Race 1 - 6:05pm THE BET toteplacepot AT totesport.com NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Following the race, Charlie Hammond reported that LET'S SWAY, placed second, ran too free.
Race 3 - 7:05pm THE BET totequadpot AT totesport.com HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Permission was given for SPOCK (FR) to go early to post.
Race 7 - 9:05pm THE DOUBLE DELIGHT HAT-TRICK HEAVEN AT totesport.com STANDARD OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) The record of vaccinations in the passport of BIG 'N BETTER did not comply with the Rules of Racing. Brendan Powell was fined £280 as this was his second offence within the previous 12 months. View Stewards report Cartmel, 26 May 18 Race 1 - 2:05pm THE CARTMEL STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Following the race, Chris Fairhurst reported that KATY ROYAL, placed second, was unsuited by the sharp track.
Race 2 - 2:40pm THE SWAN HOTEL & SPA "CONFINED" HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Lorcan Murtagh the rider of CHARACTER ONESIE (IRE), had fallen shortly after the final hurdle. Murtagh was interviewed and recording of the incident were shown. Having heard his evidence, it was found that the incident was accidental and caused by the gelding clipping the heels of FIOSRACH (IRE).
The performance of CAPTAIN BROWN, which was pulled up, was considered. James Moffatt could offer no explanation for the gelding’s performance. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 3 - 3:15pm THE UNSWORTH'S YARD BREWERY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Following the race, Ross Chapman reported that PRETTY MISS MAHLER (IRE), placed fifth, jumped poorly throughout.
Race 5 - 4:25pm THE COUNTRY REFRESHMENTS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Qualifier for the Northern Lights Middle Distance Chase Series) Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that PRESENT LODGER (IRE), placed sixth, was suffering from mild post-race heat stress.
Race 7 - 5:35pm THE CAMPBELL ROWLEY CATERING AND EVENTS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that ALL FOR THE BEST (IRE), placed second, finished lame right fore.
The performance of APACHE JACK (IRE) which started favourite but finished unplaced, was considered. The representative of Trainer Robert Stephens could offer no explanation for the gelding’s performance other than he was never travelling. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding during routine testing failed to reveal any abnormalities.
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Post by dennisg on May 27, 2018 7:30:18 GMT
in today's sporting life................. Keith Hamer fancies Valseur Du Granval to be a fitting winner at Uttoxeter on Sunday and has a tip for every race in the UK and Ireland. Valseur Du Granval has what it takes to become an appropriate winner of the Clarke Chase at Uttoxeter on Sunday. The nine-year-old is owned by Simon Clarke and this race is run in memory of his late parents, Sir Stanley and Lady Hilda Clarke, who will forever be linked with the Staffordshire track. Valseur Du Granval went close to landing this handicap prize 12 months ago but found Days Of Heaven a length and half too good. Trainer Tom George has minded him since then and run him just the four times. While Valseur Du Granval was well beaten on the first three of those, which were well spaced out, but he bounced back to form at Ludlow on his latest outing. He defeated Poker School by 10 lengths over two miles, for which he was raised 8lb - 3lb higher than last year - but one that he needed to help get him into the race. Oskar Denarius can take his winning streak to four in the Drive Home With James Summers Signal 1 Handicap Hurdle. Victories at Southwell, Worcester and Newton Abbot in the last five weeks have seen Ben Pauling's seven-year-old rise a total of 25lb. It looks deserved and he is hard to oppose while he is in such good heart. Desirable Court overcame a year's absence when getting off the mark under rules at Newton Abbot earlier this month. She had won her only previous start, which came in a point-to-point, and had undergone wind surgery. Alan King's charge can follow up in the Signal 80's Now On Dab Radio Mares' Novices' Hurdle. Admirable dual-purpose performer Mirsaale can make a successful switch back to jumps at Kelso following his fine effort in the Chester Cup earlier this month when he was an excellent third. The Reece, Ben, Jessica & Charlotte Coppola Handicap Hurdle represents an less exacting task for Keith Dalgleish's eight-year-old, and even though he has to carry top weight he is already won twice over the course and distance. Kings Lad won on his second start following a midwinter break and can double up in the Ward-Thomas Master Removers Handicap Chase at Fontwell. Trainer Colin Tizzard gave the 11-year-old February and March off and was rewarded when Kings Lad struck at Exeter earlier this month after a comeback run in April. A 5lb rise may not stop him. A drop back in trip can see Wincanton runner-up Ringa Ding Ding take the JEB Construction Limited 'National Hunt' Maiden Hurdle. Clemmie can make the perfect comeback in the Tattersalls Irish 1,000 Guineas at the Curragh. Aidan O'Brien's filly enjoyed a brilliant juvenile season, but the obvious worry is that she has not been seen since bagging the Cheveley Park Stakes at Newmarket in September. O'Brien has been at pains to stress he expects significant improvement for the run, but the fact she is even running suggests she is not miles off where she needs to be. The exciting part is that she always promised to be better still when getting the chance to step up in trip. And with her class not in question, she is worth chancing at the prices, despite stablemate Happily being a worthy favourite on the back of her third in the Newmarket version. On what looks like being another stellar afternoon for O'Brien, Cliffs Of Moher should prove a hard nut to crack in the Tattersalls Gold Cup. Runner-up in the Derby at Epsom last season, he is one of a number of horses who can advantage of the current absent of Enable to mop up in races of this nature - after all, Cracksman cannot be in two places at once. The Galileo colt made a relatively inauspicious return at Naas in April, but was much more like it when winning the Mooresbridge Stakes back at the same venue last time out. Sporting Life tips: CURRAGH: 1.50 North Wind, 2.25 Cliffs Of Moher, 3.00 Boho, 3.35 Spruce Meadows, 4.10 Clemmie, 4.45 Saltonstall, 5.20 Laid Back Luke, 5.55 Escapability. FONTWELL: 2.15 Don Lami, 2.50 Spiritofchartwell, 3.25 Ringa Ding Ding, 4.00 Kings Lad, 4.35 Bulletproof, 5.10 Roparta Avenue, 5.45 Howlongisafoot. KELSO: 2.05 Blue Baton, 2.40 Ballyvic Boru, 3.15 Mirsaale, 3.50 Sudski Star, 4.25 Crest, 5.00 Shimla Dawn, 5.35 Whiteoak Fleur. UTTOXETER: 1.55 Zebi Boy, 2.30 Dashing Oscar, 3.05 Desirable Court, 3.40 VALSEUR DU GRANVAL (NAP), 4.15 The Happy Chappy, 4.50 Oskar Denarius, 5.25 Leapaway. DOUBLE: Valseur Du Granval and Desirable Court.
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Post by dennisg on May 27, 2018 7:32:30 GMT
Ben Linfoot previews the action from the Curragh and ParisLongchamp on Sunday with the Sporting Life Daily Nap running in Ireland. Sporting Life's Daily Nap, May 27 NAP: Platinum Warrior (3.00 Curragh) Next Best: Espoir D’Soleil (3.35 Curragh) Treble: Recoletos (3.50 Longchamp) 6 1 Platinum Warrior14 39-3OR: 106 10/3 Form: 821-64T: M HalfordJ: S Foley Last run Live betting powered by 13 11 Espoir D'soleil214 48-9OR: 81BF 7/1 Form: 51227-T: D K WeldJ: L F Roche Last run Live betting powered by 3 4 Recoletos26 49-2OR: 114 10/11 Form: 3714-1T: C Laffon-PariasJ: O Peslier Live betting powered by It’s the Tattersalls Irish 1,000 Guineas at the Curragh on Sunday and while Happily could well give Aidan O’Brien yet another Classic the best bet on the card looks to be Mick Halford’s PLATINUM WARRIOR in the Airlie Stud Gallinule Stakes at 3.00. This looks a weak Group Three and a winnable opportunity for the son of Galileo, following on from the significant improvement he showed when stepped up to the race distance of 10 furlongs last time. The better surface might have had something to do with his improvement, as well, so Sunday’s conditions should again bring out the best in him and if he runs to or betters that latest Derrinstown fourth he should be tough to beat. He wasn’t beaten far at all by Hazapour, Delano Roosevelt and The Pentagon last time and that’s by far the best form on show in the Gallinule. He can take this and give a boost to Dermot Weld’s Derby hope in the process. Talking of Weld, he can make his mark on 1,000 Guineas day by taking the K Club Handicap with Espoir D’Soleil at 3.35. Another by Galileo, she should appreciate the better ground as she has a lovely smooth action that looks made for this sort of surface rather than the testing conditions she was encountering towards the end of last season. Still, she ran well off marks in the mid-80s in a couple of Naas handicaps and, dropped to 80, her form could well take a significant leap forward on this better surface after the winter break. Finally, we’ll head to France for the treble and the Prix d’Ispahan at ParisLongchamp at 3.50 with Recoletos holding very solid claims. The Whipper colt looked to have improved significantly from three to four when hosing up in the Prix du Muguet last time and it’s very difficult to see Taareef reversing the form. Nearly five lengths behind the selection at Saint-Cloud, a 3lb pull at the weights and extra distance could help Taareef but Recoletos stays 10 furlongs well and he’s expected to confirm the form by landing his first Group One at the third attempt (was third in the French Derby and fourth in Cracksman’s Champion Stakes last year). Daily Nap record: -4.64pts
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Post by dennisg on May 27, 2018 7:34:34 GMT
Star sprinter Battaash made a winning start to his four-year-old campaign in a close finish to the Armstrong Aggregates Temple Stakes at Haydock. Battaash (10/11 favourite) was not the best away, but made up ground with the stands rail to help, although he was on the opposite side of the course to Kachy, who set a blistering pace on the far side ahead of Just Glamorous. Last year's Abbaye hero showed his class as he hit the front in the final furlong under Dane O'Neill, but Charlie Hills' charge was challenged late by Aidan O'Brien's Washington DC, who snatched second spot from Kachy. Hills said: "He jumped slowly today, which meant he got a lead, which helped, but they were spread across the track and the race developed away from us. "He got a bit tired in the last half-furlong, but we've left a bit to work on and this was always a prep. ITV Racing ✔ @itvracing Battaash holds on to win the Armstrong Aggregates Temple Stakes @haydockraces 4:08 PM - May 26, 2018 32 27 people are talking about this Twitter Ads info and privacy "It was his first run and he hasn't even come in his coat yet. Giving 5lb to some very good horses was always going to be hard. "There are a few things we can learn from heading to Ascot (King's Stand Stakes), but he's given some good horses weight and a beating - Kachy is a very good horse. "Whatever the ground is doesn't bother him, he's broken track records and won an Abbaye on soft." O'Neill said: "The race developed away from us, which didn't help. "He'll improve a lot for that, he hasn't even come in his coat yet and it's a long season."
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Post by dennisg on May 27, 2018 7:37:15 GMT
A review of the feature action from Saturday's meeting at Goodwood as Society Power put up a tremendous performance when swooping late under Andrea Atzeni. Society swoops in Goodwood feature It looks to be only a matter of time before Society Power has his sights raised to Pattern-race level following the completion of a five-timer with a last-gasp victory in the Netbet Sport Handicap at Goodwood. With more rivals ahead of him than behind him at the half-way point of the seven-furlong prize, the William Haggas-trained son of Society Rock managed to weave a path through his rivals under Andrea Atzeni, before getting up on the line to deny Emaraaty by a short head. Assistant trainer Harry Eustace said of the 5/2 winner: "He kept us waiting with a photo, but he is a joy to train. "He is a handicapper's worst nightmare, as he never wins by very far. He is very tough and he keeps finding when we step him up in class. "There are two options at Royal Ascot for him. There is the Jersey or we step him up to a mile for the Britannia. A fast-run seven furlongs there was just about ideal by a nostril." He added: "He is a horse that always had ability last year. He was from the breeze-ups, so we were a bit quiet last year as we just wanted to mind him as much as anything." Haggas was at Haydock, where he said: "I didn't think at any stage he was going to get up. "It looked like he'd get a mile there, but whether we'll go to Ascot I don't know. "He went up five (pounds) for winning last time and I thought that just might cap him, but he never wins by far and keeps on improving. He's a cracking horse." ITV Racing ✔ @itvracing What a race! Society Power wins the Netbet Sport Handicap @goodwood_Races in a photo finish and it's another win for William Haggas 2:39 PM - May 26, 2018 78 41 people are talking about this Twitter Ads info and privacy First follows up in Festival Stakes Chris Wall saw his well-devised plan come to fruition after First Sitting registered back-to-back victories in the Netbet Mobile Bet10Get10 Festival Stakes. After winning the 10-furlong Listed race 12 months ago when a relatively unfancied 16-1 chance, the son of Dansili repeated the trick under last year's winning rider, Gerald Mosse, holding the late rally of Autocratic by half a length. The Newmarket handler said of his 6/1 scorer: "He has won it a little easier this time, as we nearly got hunted down by Spark Plug last year. "I was a bit concerned round the bend when he got in on the fence as that can be a problem here, but it opened up nicely two out and he has got that turn of foot which gets him out of trouble. It was worth four hours in the car to watch it. "It was always the plan to come here and he did the same thing last year, ran in the Gordon Richards and then came here. "He went to the La Coupe, which was at Chantilly last year, but is back at ParisLongchamp, and this year it's two weeks and a day away and that might come too quick. "He went to Deauville and won the Gontuat-Biron and I would think that will be on his agenda again." More Goodwood Joy for Johnston Natalie's Joy put her name in the frame for Mark Johnston's Royal Ascot team with her win in the Foreman Homes 21st Anniversary EBF Maiden Fillies' Stakes. Travelling smartly into contention, the daughter of Lope De Vega quickened well when asked by Joe Fanning, to put the six-furlong race to bed and cross the line six lengths clear of Swift And Sure. Fanning said: "I think her work at home had been quite nice. She travelled down the hill and quickened up well and she won nicely. I don't know what she beat, but she couldn't have done it any easier. "Mark loves Ascot and I'm sure he has got something there for here, but I will leave that to him." Dancer Taps to victory Sir Michael Stoute is a master at giving his horses time and Mirage Dancer is another that has appeared to benefit from that approach judged on his victory in the Netbet Android Download The App Tapster Stakes. Having finished a close second on his seasonal return at Ascot earlier in the month, the well-built son of Frankel went one better in the mile-and-a-half Listed contest, to score for the first time since a winning debut at Doncaster in 2016. Sitting for much of the race just in behind early leader Blakeney Point, the even-money favourite quickly moved through the gears before running out an eased-down three-length winner from the running-on Euginio. Assistant trainer James Horton said: "He has done it very smoothly. He ran a lovely race first time out at Ascot a couple of weeks ago and we thought he was entitled to come here and do that. "He is a big, athletic horse and has got a lovely rhythm to him. I think he might stay further in time and he is still relatively unfurnished - he could be a progressive horse, we hope. "You look at him and he can only improve. He is still a little wintry looking in his coat and when it comes he could make up into a smart horse. "These older horses become real yard favourites, him, Poet's Word and Crystal Ocean all go in that bracket and they get looked after like royalty and keep delivering. "Obviously he is a Khalid Abdullah horse and they like to have runners at Ascot, I'm sure we will slot him into the right race."
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Post by Kimmy on May 27, 2018 8:13:56 GMT
Sunday: going, weather & non-runners Curragh GOING: GOOD (Good to firm on Round course) WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: 6f - Centre Fontwell GOING: GOOD, good to firm in places (GoingStick 7.5) (Watering) (Rail movements: Races 1, 4 & 6 +18yds and Races 2, 3, 5 & 7 +12yds) WEATHER: Scattered thunderstorms Kelso GOING: GOOD (Good to firm in places) (Watering) WEATHER: Partly cloudy Uttoxeter GOING: GOOD, good to soft in places (GoingStick: 8.2) (First fence omitted in straight) (Rail movements: R1 +38y, R3 & 6 +30y, R7 +19y) WEATHER: Mostly sunny NON RUNNERS: 3:40 Marquis Of Carabas (18) Chepstow (GB) GOING: GOOD TO FIRM WEATHER: Partly cloudy chanc eof thundery showers
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Post by Kimmy on May 27, 2018 8:14:26 GMT
BANKER
Latrobe (3.00 Curragh)
Aidan O'Brien has won eight of the last ten runnings of the Gallinule Stakes but his Conclusion needs to improve massively and it may be down to his son, Joseph, to bring home the prize with Latrobe. The three-year-old son of Camelot ran a really nice race on debut last year over an inadequate mile before narrowly going down to Hunting Horn, the subsequent Chester Vase third, on his reappearance when well backed at Naas. Further improvement is likely over longer trips in the future and given the amount of lofty entries he has, he's clearly well regarded at home.
Latrobe 3:00 Curragh EACH-WAY PLAY
Admodum (3.35 Curragh)
Quick ground in Ireland changes results and those who have been woefully out of form from the backend of last season and the beginning of this in testing conditions can begin to look extremely well treated. That's the case for Jim Bolger's Admodum, who hasn't handled ground described as soft/heavy and heavy on his last two starts but has now dropped to a mark where he looks likely to strike. His two turf wins have come on good and good to firm ground and this is the right trip for him. He landed a 15-runner Naas handicap off 2lb higher last year, he'll be in peak condition now he makes his third start of the campaign and a double-figure price looks tasty.
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Post by Kimmy on May 27, 2018 8:15:33 GMT
Lambourn: James Burn
Days Of Heaven (3.40 Uttoxeter, nap)
Too keen and free on return to action at Cheltenham last month, but has never gone well there in any case. Won this race off a 2lb higher last year and a player again if ground stays decent and he puts his best foot forward.
Days Of Heaven 3:40 Uttoxeter Others to follow Fontwell: 2.50 Thomas Blossom, 4.35 Spirit Of Rome. Uttoxeter: 3.05 Desirable Court.
West Country: Andrew King
Dashing Oscar (2.30 Uttoxeter, nap)
Can make his presence felt from the front on chasing debut with ground and course to his liking.
Dashing Oscar 2:30 Uttoxeter Others to follow Uttoxeter: 1.55 Cintex, 3.40 Shantou Village, 4.15 Theatrical Star, 5.25 Leapaway. Fontwell: 2.15 Don Lami, 2.50 Two Hoots, 3.25 Ringa Ding Ding, 4.00 Kings Lad, 5.10 Never Learn.
North: Colin Russell
Looking Well (3.50 Kelso, nap)
Well below par in the Scottish National on latest start, but was in the process of running a fine race until unseating his rider at Musselburgh on previous start, and now down in grade is fancied to get back to winning ways.
Looking Well 3:50 Kelso Others to follow Kelso: 2.05 Chookie Royale, 2.40 Ballyvic Boru, 3.15 Mirsaale, 4.25 Crest, 5.00 Double Whammy, 5.35 Rubytwo. Uttoxeter: 4.15 What Happens Now, 4.50 Kiwayu, 5.25 Suggestion.
Racing Post Ratings: Steve Mason
Norman The Red (1.55 Uttoxeter, nap)
Probably found the ground more testing than ideal when winning at Fontwell last month and, judged on his previous run in better company at that track, remains well treated despite a 5lb rise in the handicap.
Norman The Red 1:55 Uttoxeter Topspeed: Dave Edwards
Norman The Red (1.55 Uttoxeter)
Gained a belated initial success at Fontwell last month and this lightly raced progressive eight-year-old can add to tally.
Norman The Red 1:55 Uttoxeter Longshot: Samuel King
Who's Steph (4.10 Curragh)
This Ger Lyons-trained filly is going the right way and could find the possible improvement needed to feature. The quicker ground could well help her cause.
Who's Steph 4:10 Curragh Ireland: Tony O'Hehir
Happily (4.10 Curragh)
A dual Group 1 winner last season and third in the 1,000 Guineas at Newmarket on her first start of the year, the Aidan O'Brien-trained filly has strong claims of providing her trainer with an eighth Irish 1,000 Guineas victory.
Happily 4:10 Curragh Raceform Interactive nugget
Defoe is 4/5 in field sizes of six or less and 2/2 going right-handed. He can pick up a first Group 1 success in the 2.25 at the Curragh.
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Post by Kimmy on May 27, 2018 8:16:06 GMT
Days Of Heaven won last year’s running of the 3.40 at Uttoxeter and his trainer Nicky Henderson has a fine record at the track with 19 winners from 62 runners, a 31 per cent strike-rate.
Paul Nicholls is the top course trainer at Fontwell having saddled 30 winners from 74 runners, a 41 per cent strike-rate. The Ditcheat handler sends one runner to the track, Ringa Ding Ding in the 3.25.
Emma Todd is in red-hot form having ridden three winners from just four rides, a 75 per cent strike-rate. She goes to Kelso for just one ride, Shimla Dawn in the 5.00.
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