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Post by Kimmy on May 30, 2018 8:18:55 GMT
Wednesday: going, weather & non-runners Beverley GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (Good in places) (Rail movements: Races 4, 5, 6 & 7 +7yds) WEATHER: Rain STALLS: Inside NON RUNNERS: 4:30 Furzig (2) Cartmel GOING: GOOD (Good to firm in places) (Watering) (Rail movements - R1, 2, 4 & 5 +26yds and R3, 6 & 7 +18yds) WEATHER: Scattered showers NON RUNNERS: 2:40 Geni Johnson (4) 3:10 Chain Of Beacons (2) 5:15 The Phantom (9)Newstart (6) Gowran Park GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (Good in places) (Watering) WEATHER: Partly cloudy NON RUNNERS: 9:00 Peddlers Pass (2) Nottingham GOING: GOOD (Good to firm in places) (Watering) (Outer track) (Rail movements - R3, 4 & 5 +18yds and R6 +30yds) WEATHER: Showers STALLS: 5f & 6f - Stands' side; 1m - Centre; Remainder - Inside NON RUNNERS: 2:20 Little Kim (12) 2:50 Emily Goldfinch (9) 3:20 Fille De Reve (1) Ripon GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (Watering) (GoingStick 8.3) (Rail movements - round course races +6yds) WEATHER: Showers STALLS: Straight course & 2m - Stands' side; Round course - Inside NON RUNNERS: 7:05 Ventura Crest (14)Timssaah (7) Warwick GOING: GOOD (Watering) (GoingStick: Chs 8.1; Hdl 7.8) (Hurdle Races will be run on the Inner Hurdle track) (Rail movements - R1, 3 & 4 +11yds, R2 & 5 +29yds, R6 +57yds and R7 +22yds) WEATHER: Rain NON RUNNERS: 5:40 Curious Carlos (1)
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Post by Kimmy on May 30, 2018 8:19:32 GMT
Newmarket: David Milnes
M C Muldoon (9.10 Ripon, nap)
Was not stopping when getting off the mark over an extended mile at Nottingham last time and should excel over this longer trip. Peter Chapple-Hyam's hope has since worked well on the Limekilns.
3/1 M C Muldoon 9:10 Ripon Others to follow Beverley 4.30 Effervescence, 5.00 Mythological. Nottingham 2.20 Capla Rock, 2.50 Island Of Life, 3.20 Frolic, 3.50 Tricorn, 4.20 Torch, 4.50 Dagueneau, 5.25 Wide Acclaim. West Country: Andrew King
Crown Hill (8.20 Warwick, nap)
Leading amateur Will Biddick takes the ride and the step back up in trip is expected to pay dividends.
7/2 Crown Hill 8:20 Warwick Others to follow Warwick 6.10 Merry Milan, 6.45 Green Or Black, 7.50 Port Melon. North: Colin Russell
Talent Scout (3.00 Beverley, nap)
Sprightly veteran who ran his best race of the season when sixth at Ayr last week. Goes particularly well here and, off a 1lb lower mark, is fancied to repeat his win in this race a year ago.
14/1 Talent Scout 3:00 Beverley Others to follow Beverley 1.30 Kyroc, 2.00 Eeh Bah Gum, 2.30 Only Spoofing, 3.30 Vive La Difference, 4.00 Bollin Ted, 4.30 Tigershark, 5.00 Blue Havana. Cartmel 2.10 Doctor Thea, 2.40 Poetic Presence, 3.10 Civil Unrest, 3.40 Raise A Spark, 4.10 Sposalizio, 4.40 Mitcd, 5.15 Lough Kent. Nottingham 2.20 She Can Boogie, 2.50 Melonade, 3.20 Lumi, 3.50 Custom Cut, 4.20 Woody Bay, 4.50 River Glades, 5.25 Burtonwood. Ripon 6.35 Life Of Riley, 7.05 Weellan, 7.40 Harrogate, 8.10 Pipers Note, 8.40 Stormin Tom, 9.10 Firlinfeu. Racing Post Ratings: Paul Curtis
Pipers Note (8.10 Ripon)
Five course-and-distance wins include a victory in this race last year off a 1lb higher mark. He now looks primed for a repeat having shaped well in a stronger race at York last time.
7/2 Pipers Note 8:10 Ripon Topspeed: Dave Edwards
Sandra's Secret (8.10 Ripon)
Set a new track record when making all over course and distance ten days ago and Les Eyre's mare can strike again while the iron is still hot.
11/4 Sandra's Secret 8:10 Ripon Longshot: Samuel King
Sitar (2.50 Nottingham)
James Fanshawe's horse can go well back at the scene of her two previous victories and is entitled to come on for her reappearance in April. The forecast rain also shouldn't be an issue as both wins have come with cut in the ground.
12/1 Sitar 2:50 Nottingham Ireland: Tony O'Hehir
Clique (9.00 Gowran Park)
Fifth over this seven-furlong trip at Leopardstown in September on her only juvenile start, the daughter of Bated Breath appeals here on her first start of the season and gets the vote to score for Dermot Weld and Leigh Roche.
Evs Clique 9:00 Gowran Park The Raceform Interactive nugget
Since April this year, Silvestre de Sousa is 7-20 (35 per cent, +£11.32) when riding for Mick Channon. During that time he's ridden just one two-year-old for the trainer and it won. He rides juvenile Red Handed in the 1.30 at Beverley.
5/2 Red Handed 1:30 Beverley For the freshest betting advice, based on latest going and market conditions, don't miss the Live Tipster. Just click Raceday Live at racingpost.com or the mobile app
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Post by Kimmy on May 30, 2018 8:20:00 GMT
BANKER
Zapper Cass (5.25 Nottingham)
It looks likely to rain throughout the day at Nottingham on Wednesday and that will play into the hands of Mick Appleby's Zapper Cass. The five-year-old topweight has dropped from a mark of 84 in July last year to 66 and gets into this 0-65 handicap thanks to a key bit of placing from the master trainer. Partnered by the capable Mark Crehan, who claims a further 5lb off his back, Zapper Cass, whose only turf win came on soft but has plenty of form on quick ground, looks likely to strike. He's run extremely creditably over an inadequate five furlongs on his two runs this year and now returns to the scene of his success.
4/1 Zapper Cass 5:25 Nottingham EYECATCHER
Smile A Mile (6.35 Ripon)
First-time-out winner Rockin Roy, trained by Archie Watson, is likely to go off at odds-on in this contest given his form was boosted when runner-up The Great Heir won at Redcar earlier in the week. However, he has to give 4lb to the Mark Johnston-trained Smile A Mile, who can put a bitterly disappointing debut effort behind him to push the favourite close here. Seventh of eight when sent off the 8-11 favourite at Newcastle, he never really travelled and was beaten with the majority of the contest left, suggesting something must have been amiss. The race was won by Sabre, who has subsequently finished second in the Listed National Stakes, and a much better effort is expected here from the Slade Power colt.
7/2 Smile a Mile 6:35 Ripon STAT ATTACK
Sitar (2.50 Nottingham)
James Fanshawe has had 11 winners from 71 runners (15 per cent) at Nottingham in the last five years, the second-highest amount of victories at an individual course behind Doncaster (13). His sole runner on Wednesday, Sitar, has form figures of 2116 at the course and looks set to put in a much better performance than her reappearance seventh at Doncaster. Only 3lb higher than when successful at this course in July last year, the strong-travelling daughter of Aqlaam looks a good each-way bet.
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Post by Kimmy on May 30, 2018 8:20:35 GMT
Pipers Note has an excellent record at Ripon. The eight-year-old is bidding for his seventh course win in the 8.10 and makes plenty of appeal off 4lb lower than for his last success.
John Gosden and James Doyle are worth noting when they team up at Nottingham. The pair operate at a 38 per cent strike-rate at the venue and can enhance their record with Tricorn in the 3.50.
Talent Scout (3.00 Beverley) looks ready to strike now he is 8lb lower than for his last handicap success. The 12-year-old has finished first and third in the last two runnings so another good effort can be expected.
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Post by Kimmy on May 30, 2018 8:21:05 GMT
11/4 Shufoog 6:45 Warwick Mark Usher’s mare had bundles in hand of her opening mark when routing Wincanton rivals by 11 lengths earlier this month.
An 11lb rise makes things more difficult, but she competes off bottom weight, has the assistance of Richard Johnson, and there is a strong suspicion she remains nicely treated on 104.
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Post by Kimmy on May 30, 2018 8:21:53 GMT
Nottingham
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
2.20 Heartwarming
2.50 Melonade
3.20 Autumn Leaves
3.50 Zwayyan
4.20 Iconic Belle
4.50 Quantatmental
5.25 Zapper Cass
GIMCRACK
2.20 Capla Rock
2.50 Pulsating
3.20 Autumn Leaves (nb)
3.50 Daira Prince (nap)
4.20 Channel Packet
4.50 Quantatmental
5.25 Sarabi
Beverley
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
1.30 Piccothepack
2.00 Kingstreet Lady
2.30 Only Spoofing
3.00 Nature Boy
3.30 Vive La Difference (nb)
4.00 Metronomic
4.30 Elerfaan
5.00 The Knot Is Tied
GIMCRACK
1.30 Bottleared
2.00 Arnold
2.30 Moonlit Sands
3.00 Relight My Fire
3.30 Vive La Difference
4.00 Metronomic
4.30 Elerfaan
5.00 Amadeus
WOLVERHAMPTON
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
5.05 Mick Maestro
5.40 Whatduhavtoget
6.10 Champ
6.45 Green Or Black
7.15 Too Much Too Soon
7.50 Port Melon
8.20 Crown Hill
GIMCRACK
5.05 Mick Maestro
5.40 Curious Carlos
6.10 Champ
6.45 Included
7.15 Chase Me
7.50 Royalraise
8.20 Crown Hill
RIPON
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
6.35 Rockin Roy
7.05 Weellan
7.40 Harrogate
8.10 Sandra ’s Secret (nap)
8.40 Northwest Frontier
9.10 M C Muldoon
GIMCRACK
6.35 Smile A Mile
7.05 Gabrials Centurion
7.40 Militia
8.10 Sandra’s Secret
8.40 Northwest Frontier
9.110 M C Muldoon
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Post by Kimmy on May 30, 2018 8:23:24 GMT
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Post by dennisg on May 30, 2018 8:51:05 GMT
in today's sporting life................ Ben Linfoot, Matthew Brocklebank and Dave Ord assess the Investec Derby and the possibilities of getting hot-favourite Saxon Warrior beat. Ben Linfoot The last three Guineas winners to tackle the Derby have finished first, last and first and though it’s very hard to see Saxon Warrior continuing that sequence there is obviously a question mark over his ability to see out the trip. Any Guineas winner that has only raced over a mile or less prior to the Derby has the stamina question to answer and though Sea The Stars and Camelot responded emphatically, Dawn Approach most certainly did not. Jim Bolger’s charge didn’t settle and while Saxon Warrior looks like the type of horse to relax perfectly well over this longer trip, if he is going to be beaten on Saturday you would expect it to be by a stronger stayer. It’s very difficult to see him getting beat on class grounds, certainly, so testing his ability to see out the trip is the chink of light for his rivals that don’t seem to have the natural ability of the son of Deep Impact. The problem for them is the other six Aidan O’Brien-trained horses in the race. We’ve seen time and time again Ballydoyle get their tactics spot on and you can expect at least half of them to be in the front rank dictating the tempo of the Derby from an early stage. Harry Dunlop’s Knight To Behold looks set to be up there, too, but the key horses are the duo under the Godolphin banner, Masar and Dee Ex Bee. Masar has nearly two lengths to find with Saxon Warrior on their Guineas running and is one of the closest to him in terms of pure form, but Dee Ex Bee could be the key horse tactically. He failed to get to the front in either the Classic trial at Epsom or the Chester Vase from a wide draw, but he shaped with promise on both occasions and looks the one that could go forward and make this a real test. That could bring any number of horses into the equation, including, admittedly, Saxon Warrior, who might just relish a test of stamina himself. It’s just the not knowing, but, if he is going to be beaten, setting up a severe test of stamina looks the only way to do it. Newmarket Racecourse ✔ @newmarketrace Trained by father Aidan O’Brien. Ridden by son Donnacha O’Brien. The QIPCO #2000Guineas goes to @ballydoyle and the Japanese-sired, Saxon Warrior…#WelcomeHome #RaceOn 3:45 PM - May 5, 2018 109 83 people are talking about this Twitter Ads info and privacy Matt Brocklebank Barring accident, the only way Saxon Warrior can be beaten in the Investec Derby is if some of his rivals stay the trip better than him. It would be wrong to question the son of Deep Impact’s stamina reverses on pedigree alone, though it does raise one or two questions over whether he will potentially improve for moving up half a mile in distance following his taking QIPCO 2000 Guineas success over a mile. His sire has a significant number of high-class, middle-distance winners among his progeny and they do tend to get better with age. But Saxon Warrior’s dam, Maybe, only once raced beyond a mile and that was when seemingly a non-staying fifth to stable companion Was in the 2012 Investec Oaks. Progeny of Galileo mares do nearly always stay well, though, and perhaps those wishing to oppose him on these grounds will point to just how well he cruised through the 2000 Guineas. He couldn’t possibly be even better over further, could he? Tactically, Saxon Warrior is fairly versatile and Ryan Moore will presumably be looking to switch him off some way down the field through the occasionally rough early stages. With stablemates Kew Gardens and Nelson expected to force the pace, along with free-going Lingfield Derby Trial winner Knight To Behold, there looks sure to be a decent tempo so a true overall test appears all but guaranteed. Young Rascal is seemingly a stronger stayer than Roaring Lion but in reality it is possibly one of the favourite’s stablemates that will cause him most problems. The Pentagon and Delano Roosevelt are both by the all-conquering Galileo and should be crying out for a mile and a half on fast ground – both could take a serious step forward on June 2 and it wouldn’t be the first time an O’Brien second or third-string gets the better of a better-fancied runner from the same yard. Sporting Life ✔ @sportinglife 🏇🏻 There’s an extra sprinkling of magic dust over Saturday’s Investec Derby, with favourite Saxon Warrior bang on course for the Triple Crown. @mattbrocklebank looks at what’s facing the son of Deep Impact. 12:15 PM - May 28, 2018 2 See Sporting Life's other Tweets Twitter Ads info and privacy David Ord The easy argument to look to try and make here is that Saxon Warrior won’t stay. After all this is half-a-mile further than he’s ever been before and he’s not a typical Coolmore runner at Epsom. He isn’t by Galileo. Deep Impact, though, is an influence for stamina and this colt’s full-sister Pavlenko sort of stays a mile-and-a-half at a lower level. He switched off well at Newmarket and I can’t have him running out of petrol at Epsom. So what about the unique undulations of the course? For all the Epsom bend at Ballydoyle will help give him a flavour of what’s to come, nothing can fully prepare a horse for the test that awaits him on Investec Derby day. It’s a proper examination of the thoroughbred. The build-up is intense, the canter to the start the second test of the temperament and that’s even before the camber of the track and climbs and descents kick in once the stalls open. Again there have been no signs of any temperament issues with Saxon Warrior so far and he handled the Dip at Newmarket, on fast ground, with aplomb. No if he’s vulnerable on Saturday it’s the Racing Post Trophy that offers the clue. Roaring Lion has one run to get him. Now it’s a case of third time lucky for the Dante winner who was only fifth when racing alone by the stands’ rail at Newmarket, but his York win showed he’s back on track. And his Doncaster run last October shows that he’s a threat. On that occasion Roaring Lion was anchored in the rear by Oisin Murphy but quickened better than anything in the field to pass Saxon Warrior – and while drifting to his left - go nearly a length clear inside the final furlong. The subsequent Guineas hero wasn’t having any of that and rallied strongly to overhaul his rival and win by a neck. But for a stride or three he was swamped for speed by his rival. It will take a ride that will catapult Murphy into Epsom folklore to take his revenge on Saturday, but he now knows he has one run to beat Saxon Warrior. Play it cool, play it late, and don’t give the Warrior the chance to fight back. It’s easier to type than deliver on the track. At The Races ✔ @attheraces Saxon Warrior wins the Racing Post Trophy - and Aidan O'Brien makes history! @doncasterraces 3:33 PM - Oct 28, 2017
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Post by dennisg on May 30, 2018 8:53:02 GMT
Ashley Iveson fancies Daira Prince to win at Nottingham and has a tip for every race in the UK and Ireland. Daira Prince can strike Nottingham gold for the second time this month in the Watch Racing UK On BT TV Handicap. Roger Varian's charge won at Yarmouth and Leicester last season and also ran creditably in defeat on a couple of occasions. He failed to fire on his final appearance of 2017 in the Silver Cambridgeshire at Newmarket, however, and was subsequently gelded. The lightly-raced four-year-old was fitted with blinkers on his return from an eight-month absence over this course and distance three weeks ago and appeared an improved performer as he saw off the in-form Lamloom with something to spare. The handicapper has had his say, raising Daira Prince 6lb, but with only eight runs under his belt he is very much unexposed and he looks sure to go well in this £22,000 feature. Autumn Leaves is an interesting contender for the British Stallion Studs EBF totequadpot Fillies' Handicap. The daughter of Helmet filled the runner-up spot on her first two juvenile starts last season before making it third time lucky when justifying odds-on favouritism at Salisbury in August. The runner-up and the fourth home from her maiden victory have both won since to give the form some credence and Autumn Leaves makes her handicap debut and long-awaited return off what appears a very workable mark of 78. Elerfaan ran a screamer to finish second when a 66-1 shot for his Wetherby debut last month and can go one better at Beverley. The well-bred son of Shamardal was bought for just £5,000 by his current connections last November, having never run during a spell with Varian. Now with Rebecca Bastiman, he made his belated introduction in West Yorkshire and shaped with huge promise to fill the runner-up spot. He must concede weight to eight younger rivals in the Skidby Confined Novice Stakes, but should prove up to the task. The Richard Fahey-trained Militia rates the best bet at Ripon's evening fixture. After placing in three of his four starts last term, the three-year-old was not winning out of turn when making a successful return at Thirsk three weeks ago. He assessor left him unchanged on a mark of 78 as he enters the handicap arena for the first time in the Ripon Farm Services Handicap and that might prove a shade generous. Sporting Life tips: BEVERLEY: 1.30 Bottleared, 2.00 Arnold, 2.30 Moonlit Sands, 3.00 Relight My Fire, 3.30 Vive La Difference, 4.00 Metronomic, 4.30 Elerfaan, 5.00 Amadeus. CARTMEL: 2.10 Rock Of Leon, 2.40 Geni Johnson, 3.10 Chain Of Beacons, 3.40 Oh Land Abloom, 4.10 Forge Valley, 4.40 Elysian Prince, 5.15 Tonto's Spirit. GOWRAN PARK: 5.55 The Lords Walk, 6.25 Koybig, 6.55 Shifted Strategy, 7.30 New To Town, 8.00 Challow, 8.30 Reddot Express, 9.00 Darkness Falls. NOTTINGHAM: 2.20 Capla Rock, 2.50 Pulsating, 3.20 Autumn Leaves, 3.50 DAIRA PRINCE (NAP), 4.20 Channel Packet, 4.50 Quantatmental, 5.25 Sarabi. RIPON: 6.35 Smile a Mile, 7.05 Gabrials Centurion, 7.40 Militia, 8.10 Sandra's Secret, 8.40 Northwest Frontier, 9.10 M C Muldoon. WARWICK: 5.05 Mick Maestro, 5.40 Curious Carlos, 6.10 Champ, 6.45 Included, 7.15 Chase Me, 7.50 Royalraise, 8.20 Crown Hill. DOUBLE: Autumn Leaves and Daira Prince
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Post by dennisg on May 30, 2018 8:54:44 GMT
With an odds-on favourite dominating the build-up to this year's Investec Derby, Matt Brocklebank offers a couple of alternative ways to make money on the premier Classic. Try something exotic We British aren't renowned for our love of the exotic. There are over 200 pages to the Kama Sutra but in betting terms we barely get past the 'missionary' win or each-way page. Granted, the sheer necessity for pool betting in other jurisdictions has seen them streak ahead in the more imaginative wagers, but there are a multitude of ways to spice up your lives in the betting jungle, some of which look particularly appealing ahead of this year's premiere Classic. Let us for the time being focus on the relatively unadventurous but potentially highly-rewarding prospect of Investec Derby forecasts and tricasts. When you form a strong opinion in racing then it is vitally important to maximise the reward for that view should it bear any fruit at all. So, take odds-on Derby favourite Saxon Warrior – if you can’t for the life of you see him being beaten then don’t get sucked into a bet 'without the favourite' as you’re essentially throwing away the banker element of your stance for the sake of a stab at something else. Put some serious thought into which horses are most likely to follow him home – think tactics, trainer, jockey, historical relevance. For example, Aidan O'Brien – Saxon Warrior's master trainer – has won the Derby six times in the past and on both occasions he’s saddled the one-two it has been the case of a lesser-fancied runner beating a well-backed stablemate. In the last 10 runnings, only three market leaders have won the race, though eight in total have finished inside the top three and the two who didn't were Dawn Approach who finished last in 2013, and Jan Vermeer who was just outside the placings when fourth to Workforce in 2010. If you're against Saxon Warrior, then it would be wise to still use him in any top-three combinations. His class will get him into a winning position but whether he has the stamina reserves to go through with it will only be discovered for sure on the day. The Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial at Leopardstown earlier in the month stands out as a vastly underestimated piece of form and just one length split the front three there - namely Hazapour, Delano Roosevelt and The Pentagon. They are all expected to relish a mile and a half on potentially quick ground and they're some way down the betting market which will ensure a good return if it is indeed the key piece of evidence away from the QIPCO 2000 Guineas, where Masar finished a good third to Saxon Warrior. So if you're seriously considering unloading the lot onto the odds-on favourite this year - relax, don't do it. Recommended bets Combination forecast (12 bets) on Saxon Warrior, Hazapour, Delano Roosevelt and The Pentagon Combination tricast (24 bets) on Saxon Warrior, Hazapour, Delano Roosevelt and The Pentagon
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Post by dennisg on May 30, 2018 8:57:04 GMT
Ben Linfoot's last two Sporting Life Daily Naps have won at 7/2 and 3/1 and he's backing an Andrew Balding-trained horse at Nottingham on Wednesday. Sporting Life's Daily Nap, May 30 NAP: Zwayyan (3.50 Nottingham) Next Best: Only Spoofing (2.30 Beverley) Treble: Island Of Life (2.50 Nottingham) 6 7 Zwayyanb11 59-1OR: 95D 9/2 Form: 34414-4T: A M BaldingJ: Jim Crowley Last run Live betting powered by 1 3 Only Spoofing12 49-13OR: 61D 5/4 Form: 2096-51T: Jedd O'KeeffeJ: A Mullen Live betting powered by 1 8 Island Of Life18 49-9OR: 72 11/10 Form: 33-4T: W J HaggasJ: James Doyle Last run Live betting powered by ZWAYYAN looks likely to improve significantly from his first run of the season when he tackles the Bet totetrifecta At totesport.com Handicap at Nottingham on Wednesday. Formerly with William Haggas, Zwayyan had his first run for Andrew Balding at Newbury 10 days ago and it looked a bit of a fact-finding mission with the blinkers left off. Despite the small field they split into two groups and Zwayyan ended up being on the wrong side of the track, but he did the best of those that raced on the stands' side. It was a performance that suggested there was plenty more to come for his new yard and, with the blinkers back on and Jim Crowley replacing Joshua Bryan in the saddle, he can take a big step forward on Wednesday. Earlier on Only Spoofing can win for Jedd O'Keefe at Beverley in the five-furlong sprint handicap at 2.30. He relished being dropped to the minimum trip at Hamilton last time and absolutely hosed up, so an 11lb rise might not stop him going in again now connections have found the key to him. Finally, back at Nottingham, Island Of Life looks an interesting newcomer to handicaps for the aforementioned Haggas in the fillies' handicap at 2.50. Formerly with Godolphin, she showed up well for a long way on her stable debut at Lingfield last time and could well make a mockery of a mark of 72. Daily Nap record: +0.86pts
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Post by Kimmy on May 30, 2018 16:15:40 GMT
There is plenty of evening entertainment with 20 races across Britain and Ireland. Action over jumps is staged at Warwick, while Flat racing takes place at Ripon and Gowran Park. Here are three horses to watch out for . . .
Shufoog 6.45 Warwick Mark Usher’s five-year-old mare made light work of her opening mark of 93 when winning easily at Wincanton 20 days ago.
An 11lb rise followed but she is very much unexposed over hurdles and peaked at an official rating of 78 on the Flat.
If handling the ease in conditions, Shufoog should take all the beating with Richard Johnson on board the bottomweight.
5/2 Shufoog 6:45 Warwick Espere 7.30 Gowran Park Ger Lyons appears to have found a good opportunity for Espere to maintain her unbeaten record on her second start.
Wednesday cards
The daughter of Elusive Pimpernel stayed on well for a debut victory at Killarney earlier this month and should be suited by the step up to 1m1½f.
She should have improved for that initial experience and is a deserved favourite in this four-runner fillies’ rated race worth €15,000.
11/10 Espere 7:30 Gowran Park Tenedos 9.10 Ripon There is an intriguing finale at Ripon to wrap up proceedings and the Hugo Palmer-trained Tenedos returns to action after a debut win at Kempton in October.
In a stable tour with the Racing Post, Palmer said the son of High Chaparral had done very well from two to three and the Newmarket trainer hoped Tenedos would be winning a novice under a penalty before a possible crack at the Hampton Court Stakes at Royal Ascot.
Tenedos appears to have solid claims although it does look an above-average contest with Department Of War and Loveisili boasting fair form, while Godolphin debutant Beauvais is a nicely-bred son of New Approach.
11/4 Tenedos 9:10 Ripon
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Post by Kimmy on May 30, 2018 18:06:43 GMT
Beverley, 30 May 18 Fixture Note Following Race 5, sand was applied to the bend exiting the back straight after a rider reported his horse slipped. Race 1 - 1:30pm THE ETTON CLAIMING STAKES (CLASS 6) An enquiry was held into the loading procedure for this race after PICCOTHEPACK, ridden by Paul Hanagan, became restless in the stalls as the last horse was being loaded, and was pulled up after ½ furlong. The rider and the Starter were interviewed. Hanagan explained that although the filly was restless, the Stalls Handler was quickly able to settle her and at no point was there any concern for her welfare. Hanagan further added that after breaking into stride, he felt something were amiss and therefore quickly pulled up. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the filly revealed her to be lame on her left fore. Being satisfied that the correct starting procedures were followed, no further action was taken and their explanations were noted.
Race 2 - 2:00pm THE RACING UK NOW IN HD HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV I) Permission was given for YOUNG TIGER to go early to post.
Following the race, Franny Norton reported that ARNOLD, unplaced, was denied a clear run 2 furlongs out and approaching the final furlong.
Race 3 - 2:30pm THE RACING UK NOW IN HD HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV II) Permission was given for GROUNDWORKER (IRE) and ROBBIAN to go early to post.
Following the race, Shane Gray reported that UNNOTICED, unplaced, missed the break and was denied a clear run in the final furlong and Silvestre De Sousa reported that EQUILIBRIUM, unplaced, boiled over in the preliminaries. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of EQUILIBRIUM failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 5 - 3:30pm THE DR EDDIE MOLL HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for RINARIA (IRE) to wear a hood in the Parade Ring; For EL PRINCIPE, MICHELE STROGOFF and PALMERSTON to go early to post and VIVE LA DIFFERENCE (IRE) wore earplugs which were removed at the start.
Following the race, Andrew Mullen reported that PALMERSTON, unplaced, hung left and the Veterinary Officer reported that VIVE LA DIFFERENCE (IRE), placed second, lost its right fore shoe.
Race 6 - 4:00pm THE HULL FC HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for OUTLAW TORN (IRE) to go early to post.
Race 7 - 4:30pm THE SKIDBY CONFINED NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (No more than three runs) Permission was given for BEGGING BOWL to be mounted on the course.
Following the race, Gabriele Malune reported that SHEEDY, unplaced, was fractious in the stalls.
Race 8 - 5:00pm THE COTTINGHAM HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Following the race, Paul Mulrennan reported that ASTROBREEZE, unplaced, ran too freely and the Veterinary Officer reported that THE JUNGLE VIP, placed seventh, lost its right fore shoe. View Stewards report Cartmel, 30 May 18 Race 1 - 2:10pm THE MAIL PICNIC DAY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Following the race, the representative of Jedd O’Keeffe reported that DOCTOR THEA, placed fifth, was unsuited by the sharp track and had a breathing problem.
Race 2 - 2:40pm THE HADWINS MOTOR GROUP MARES' SELLING HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Following the race, Tom Gretton reported that APPLETREE LANE, unplaced, had a breathing problem.
Race 6 - 4:40pm THE FURNESS FISH & GAME HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) The Stewards held an enquiry following a fall at the first hurdle, causing the Clerk of the Course to order the deployment of the yellow ‘stop race’ flag. They interviewed the Clerk of the Course, riders Jonathon Bewley, Steven Fox, Will Kennedy, Sean Quinlan and Brian Hughes. The Clerk of the Course stated that Derek Fox the rider of THE COMPELLER, which fell at the first hurdle, was receiving medical treatment in the bypass area and could not be moved before the runners came around on the next circuit. She added that in her opinion, there was not sufficient room, nor was it safe for the runners to negotiate the incident, and she had therefore deployed the ‘stop race’ procedure. As the yellow ‘stop race’ flag had been deployed, the Stewards declared the race void and having heard the evidence, were satisfied that the correct procedures had been implemented.
Race 7 - 5:15pm THE JOHN SMITHS EXTRA SMOOTH CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS' HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Qualifier for the Northern Lights Two Mile Hurdle Series) Permission was given for WOT A SHOT (IRE) to wear a hood in the parade ring which was removed before going to the start.
An enquiry was held into the running and riding of LOUGH KENT, ridden by Charlotte Jones and trained by James Moffatt, which was held up in rear and appeared to be tenderly ridden on the final circuit. The rider and the trainer were interviewed and shown recordings of the race; the Handicapper offered observations and the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding during routine testing failed to reveal any abnormalities. The rider stated her instructions were to drop in not too far off the pace and do her best. She added that she made an effort on the paddock bend, but LOUGH KENT was outpaced and she was unable to keep in touch with the rest of the field. She further stated that she continued to ask for an effort down the back straight and into the home straight, but the gelding had been unable to make any further progress. The trainer stated that the ride had accorded with the instructions given, and although he felt that she could have been nearer down the back straight, he was mindful that the gelding has previously been similarly ridden and won from similar positions. Their explanations were noted. View Stewards report Nottingham, 30 May 18 Race 1 - 2:20pm THE BET toteplacepot AT totesport.com EBF MAIDEN FILLIES' STAKES (CLASS 5) (PLUS 10 RACE) Following the race, Eoin Walsh reported that BHANGRA, unplaced, was awkward leaving the stalls and the representative of Marco Botti reported that CAPLA ROCK (IRE), unplaced, was unsuited by the going on this occasion, which was officially described as Soft, and would prefer a quicker surface.
Race 5 - 4:20pm THE totepool CASHBACK CLUB AT totesport.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for PROSECUTE (FR) to go early to post.
The Clerk of the Scales reported that George Wood, the rider of PROSECUTE (FR), unplaced, trained by Sean Regan, had weighed in at 8st 7lbs having weighed out at 8st 5lbs. The rider, the trainer, the Clerk of the Scales and a Valet were interviewed. Regan explained that he had had to change the girth after Wood had weighed out. The Clerk of the Scales confirmed that, having subsequently weighed the girths, the replacement was heavier. Regan’s explanation was accepted.
Following the race, Dougie Costello reported that WOODY BAY, unplaced, was never travelling, Hollie Doyle reported that DEMOPHON, placed fifth, was never travelling and the Veterinary Officer reported that TORCH, placed eighth, lost its right fore shoe. The representative of Mick Channon reported that ICONIC BELLE, placed sixth, was unsuited by the going on this occasion, which was officially described as Soft, and would prefer a quicker surface. The representative of Michael Appleby reported that CHANNEL PACKET, unplaced, was unsuited by the going on this occasion, which was officially described as Soft, and would prefer a quicker surface.
Race 6 - 4:50pm THE totesport.com DOWNLOAD THE APP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Approximately 1½ furlongs out, SASSIE (IRE), placed second, edged right giving a slight bump to the winner, DAGUENEAU (IRE), but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
The representative of Archie Watson reported that DEADLY REEL (IRE), placed fifth, was unsuited by the going on this occasion, which was officially described as Soft, and would prefer a quicker surface. View Stewards report Ripon, 30 May 18 Race 1 - 6:35pm THE BRITISH STALLION STUDS EBF NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) The Starter reported that SMILE A MILE (IRE) was unruly in the stalls and withdrawn by the Starter at 18.36. Mark Johnston was informed that the colt could not run until the day after passing a stalls test. As it was the second occasion within the previous 12 months that SMILE A MILE (IRE) had been reported, a further report within the same period would mean the colt would be prevented from having a stalls test for 6 months.
Following the race, James Sullivan reported that MARK’S CHOICE (IRE), placed third, hung right-handed throughout.
Race 3 - 7:40pm THE RIPON FARM SERVICES HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for MILITIA to go early to post.
Race 4 - 8:10pm THE DIRECTORS CUP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Permission was given for MONT KIARA (FR) to go early to post. View Stewards report Warwick, 30 May 18 Race 1 - 5:05pm THE WIGLEY BUILDING & DEVELOPMENT 'NATIONAL HUNT' NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Following the race the Veterinary Officer reported that the winner, TELEGRAPH PLACE (IRE) lost its right fore shoe and GAUCHO GIL (IRE), unplaced, lost its right hind shoe.
Race 3 - 6:10pm THE CREATING A DESIGN DIFFERENCE NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Following the race the Veterinary Officer reported that MYPLACEATMIDNIGHT, placed third, lost its left fore shoe.
Race 4 - 6:45pm THE QATAR AIRWAYS MARES' HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Between the last two flights of hurdles SHUFOOG, placed fourth, moved slightly left-handed at the same time as GINGER FIZZ, placed fifth, went slightly right-handed tightening up AMBRE DES MARAIS (FR), placed second, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
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Post by Kimmy on May 30, 2018 19:23:26 GMT
Danny Tudhope has a 23 per cent strike-rate at Hamilton in the last five years but that rises to 50 per cent when riding for Rebecca Bastiman at the course. They combine with Jacob’s Pillow (2.30).
Sir Michael Stoute has an impressive 27 per cent strike-rate at Lingfield and sends one horse to the Surrey venue, Allante (5.10). The daughter of Pivotal should have come on from her recent run at Newmarket.
This is a prime time of year for trainer Charlie Mann as he has had a 33 per cent strike-rate with his runners two weeks either side of today’s date for the past five seasons. He sends one horse to Ffos Las, Zen Master (8.30), and Harry Bannister, who himself has a 38 per cent strike-rate at the Welsh course, takes the ride.
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Post by Kimmy on May 30, 2018 19:23:59 GMT
North: Colin Russell
Jabbarockie (2.30 Hamilton, nap) Has a fine strike-rate and, having run two good races this term including winning at Nottingham last time, is fancied to go well again despite another rise up the ratings.
Jabbarockie 2:30 Hamilton Others to follow Chelmsford 6.40 Bosham, 7.10 Vale Of Kent, 7.40 Seduce Me, 8.40 Poet's Society. Hamilton 2.00 Delft Dancer, 3.00 Redrosezorro, 3.30 Corton Lad, 4.00 Song Of Summer, 4.30 Colour Contrast, 5.00 Mearing. Lingfield 2.10 Bayshore Freeway. Wolverhampton 1.50 Play Mate, 2.20 Revenge, 2.50 Big Time Maybe, 3.50 Epaulement, 4.20 Mount Cheiron, 4.50 Coviglia, 5.20 Scotch Myst. Newmarket: David Milnes
Picture Poet (6.10 Chelmsford, nap) Henry Spiller has already struck with a first-time-out two-year-old this season and this son of Camacho has been showing up nicely in his work on Racecourse Side. Picture Poet 6:10 Chelmsford (AW) Others to follow Chelmsford 7.10 Noblemen's Nest, 7.40 Awesometank, 8.10 Asoof, 8.40 Fast Landing. Lingfield 2.10 Mugatoo, 3.10 What A Party, 3.40 Colonel Frank, 4.10 Balgowlah, 5.10 Cosmopolitan Queen. Wolverhampton 1.50 Tropical Waters, 2.20 Billy Booth, 3.20 Kingofthesingers, 3.50 Affina. Lambourn: James Burn
Captain Lars (2.50 Wolverhampton, nap) Well held on last two starts on turf, but was lethal on the all-weather in the winter and this appears a good opportunity to bounce back.
Captain Lars 2:50 Wolverhampton (AW) Others to follow Chelmsford 6.10 Buckingham, 6.40 Volatile, 7.10 Luna Eclipse, 7.40 Vitamin, 8.10 Shailene. Ffos Las 6.00 Floral Bouquet, 7.30 Chill In The Wood, 8.30 Zen Master, 9.00 Bay Fortuna. Hamilton 4.00 Trump Alexander. Lingfield 1.40 Ava The Braver, 2.10 Warmhearted, 2.40 All About The Pace, 3.10 Bird For Life, 3.40 Fast And Hot, 5.10 Little Miss Lilly. Wolverhampton 1.50 Musical Art, 3.50 Bin Daahir, 4.50 Caledonia Laird, 5.20 Black Truffle.
West Country: Tim Mitchell
Halo Moon (7.00 Ffos Las, nap) A couple of solid placed efforts to finish with last season and, with the booking of Richard Johnson taking the eye he is fancied to make his presence felt now returning from a short break.
Halo Moon 7:00 Ffos Las Others to follow Chelmsford 9.10 Kay Sera. Ffos Las 6.30 Great Tempo, 7.30 Leg Lock Luke, 8.30 Iniciar, 9.00 Barney From Tyanee. Wolverhampton 5.20 False Id. Racing Post Ratings: Paul Curtis
Vale Of Kent (7.10 Chelmsford) Ran his best race yet when third in a strong handicap at Goodwood on Saturday and there are grounds for expecting better again back on the all-weather. Vale Of Kent 7:10 Chelmsford (AW) Topspeed: Dave Edwards
Mesquite (7.40 Chelmsford) Has won both starts this season, including a course-and-distance success three weeks ago, and a hat-trick beckons for Ralph Beckett's improving filly. Mesquite 7:40 Chelmsford (AW) Longshot: Neil McCabe
Air Raid (7.10 Chelmsford) Spreadeagled the field when a ready winner at Wetherby last time out, should appreciate the step up in trip and bred to be effective on this surface. Air Raid 7:10 Chelmsford (AW) Ireland: Tony O'Hehir
Athena (8.50 Fairyhouse) Runner-up on her last two starts, more recently when beaten two lengths by Sea Of Class in a Listed event over this 1m2f trip at Newbury 12 days ago. Has strong claims back in maiden company and the Ballydoyle-trained filly can score under Donnacha O'Brien.
Athena 8:50 Fairyhouse The Raceform Interactive nugget
Wuff has form figures of 05652PP when officially rated 130 or higher in handicaps but 232251 when under 130. He has crept down to a mark of 127 for the 7.00 at Ffos Las.
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Post by Kimmy on May 30, 2018 20:22:43 GMT
Thursday: going, weather & non-runners Chelmsford (AW) GOING: POLYTRACK: STANDARD WEATHER: Scattered thundrstorms STALLS: 6f - Centre; Remainder - Inside Fairyhouse GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (Watering) WEATHER: Partly cloudy NON RUNNERS: 8:50 Samasthiti (9) Ffos Las GOING: GOOD (Watered) WEATHER: Showers Hamilton GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (Watering) (GoingStick: 9.6) (Rail movements: R4, 5, 6 & 7 +5yds) WEATHER: Showers STALLS: 5f & 1m3f - stands' side; 6f - centre; 1m & 1m1f - inside NON RUNNERS: 3:30 Trading Punches (2) Lingfield GOING: GOOD TO SOFT (Soft in places) (Watered) (Rail movements: All races run on the Round course +4yds) WEATHER: Thunderstorm STALLS: 1m3f 133y - Stands' side; 1m1f - Inside; Remainder - Centre NON RUNNERS: 1:40 Pretty Pearl (9) 4:10 Spring Praise (9)Ragstone Ridge (8) 4:40 Usain Boat (1) Wolverhampton (AW) GOING: TAPETA: STANDARD WEATHER: Thunderstorm STALLS: 7f - Outside; Remainder - Inside NON RUNNERS: 2:20 Nalaini (7)
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Post by Kimmy on May 30, 2018 20:30:43 GMT
Aidan O’Brien on Wednesday voiced his fears about the prospect of soft ground at Epsom for Saturday’s Investec Derby, believing conditions would not be ideal for his six potential runners, headed by odds-on favourite and Triple Crown hopeful Saxon Warrior.
Similar going concerns were expressed by Roaring Lion’s trainer John Gosden, with the chief market rival to Saxon Warrior easing to 6-1 (from 5) after 21 millimetres of rain on Tuesday and Wednesday raised the prospect of the first soft-ground Derby for 30 years.
With easy underfoot conditions expected at the weekend, Hazapour and Delano Roosevelt were on Wednesday cut to 10-1 (from 12) and 12-1 (from 14) for Classic success.
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Post by Kimmy on May 30, 2018 20:31:40 GMT
Chelmsford has been given approval for turf racing to take place with the track ramping up construction of the mile course, although strict criteria outlined by the BHA means there could be no racing on the surface until 2020.
After initially turning down the project in March, the BHA changed its decision following a board meeting last month having received additional information from the track and had it inspected by various stakeholders.
Excavations are under way to get the base in place for the grass course, which will run inside the existing all-weather track, before the turf is laid in August. However, officials are expecting the wait to go on before racing can actually take place.
Andy Waitt, clerk of the course at Chelmsford, said: "We're on with the ground works for the turf track at the moment and the drainage is to go in next week. Hopefully all will be finished by the end of July or the beginning of August when the turf is to be laid.
"Hopefully the turf will settle in but the emphasis is there is no rush. If we have a good year we could race on it by the end of 2019, otherwise we'll wait until the following year."
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Post by Kimmy on May 30, 2018 20:32:29 GMT
The news ten people have been charged following the discovery of 11 packages of cocaine at Kelso's meeting on Sunday should deter drug use at the venue, the track's managing director Jonathan Garratt outlined on Wednesday.
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Post by dennisg on May 31, 2018 7:12:09 GMT
in today's sporting life................. It's a big week for William Haggas and Anita Chambers expects him to be among the winners at Chelmsford. She has a tip for every race in the UK and Ireland. Awesometank catches the eye as she makes her belated return to action in the Irish Lotto At totesport.com Fillies' Handicap at Chelmsford. William Haggas' charge showed some decent form last year, not least when running subsequent French 1000 Guineas winner Teppal to a neck at Lingfield back in August. Awesometank went on to score in competitive nurseries at Newmarket and York, before having to settle for fourth on her final start of the year when upped to Listed company. That certainly was not a bad run as she finished clear of the rest, although the form of that particular race has not worked out overly well. That said, this daughter of Intense Focus was certainly making strides towards the end of the campaign and should she pick up where she left off, Awesometank might take some beating. Shailene takes a drop in company for the Bet In Play At totesport.com British EBF "Confined" Fillies' Novice Stakes and must be one for the short list. Winner of a Lingfield maiden on her debut back in April, Andrew Balding thought her good enough to be given a try in the Chester Oaks. That switch up to Listed company proved beyond her capabilities at this stage, but she was far from disgraced in fourth and this could be a nice confidence boost on the way to the Ribblesdale Stakes at Royal Ascot. Maypole finally got off the mark last time and can make it a swift double in the FCL Global Forwarding Making Logistics Personal Handicap at Wolverhampton. The step up to a mile that day seemed to bring about a little extra improvement in that Chepstow novice heat and he actually runs a shade over a mile here. That should not be an issue though and a mark of 78 looks fair enough for a pretty consistent performer. Coviglia can make his second start for Jacqueline Coward a winning one in the first division of the FCL Personalised Global Freight Solutions Handicap. He showed little in two starts for Dermot Weld and three outings for David O'Meara, but he shaped with promise when second at Ayr last week and is currently on his lowest mark to date. Man Of Harlech is another who seems particularly well treated at present and should be followed in the Play Roulette At 188Bet Casino Handicap at Lingfield. He was a pretty handy runner back in his day, but a barren spell that stretches back to November 2015 has seen his rating plummet from a high of 100 to his current perch of 79. Man Of Harlech served warning he is on a favourable perch when finishing third last time and with his rider taking another few pounds off, he has plenty in his favour. Sporting Life tips: CHELMSFORD: 6.10 Pass The Gin, 6.40 Volatile, 7.10 Luna Eclipse, 7.40 AWESOMETANK (NAP), 8.10 Shailene, 8.40 Fast Landing, 9.10 Diana Lady. FAIRYHOUSE: 5.50 Lucan Rock, 6.20 Battle Of Jericho, 6.50 Count D'Orsay, 7.20 Excelling Spirit, 7.50 Art Of America, 8.20 Camile, 8.50 Tissiak. FFOS LAS: 6.00 Misty Bloom, 6.30 Gone Platinum, 7.00 Court King, 7.30 Leg Lock Luck, 8.00 Old Salt, 8.30 Arian, 9.00 Mr Mafia. HAMILTON: 2.00 Big Ace, 2.30 Jabbarockie, 3.00 Logi, 3.30 Jabbaar, 4.00 Ventura Royal, 4.30 Colour Contrast, 5.00 If We Can Can. LINGFIELD: 1.40 Breakfast, 2.10 Bayshore Freeway, 2.40 Penny Poet, 3.10 What A Party, 3.40 Man Of Harlech, 4.10 The Night King, 4.40 Usain Boat, 5.10 Allante. WOLVERHAMPTON: 1.50 Musical Art, 2.20 Revenge, 2.50 Captain Lars, 3.20 Gift Of Hera, 3.50 Maypole, 4.20 Servo, 4.50 Coviglia, 5.20 Ettie Hart. DOUBLE: Awesometank and Shailene.
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Post by dennisg on May 31, 2018 7:13:59 GMT
David Ord is in the nap hotseat on Thursday and takes a Bryam Smart handicapper to snap a long losing streak at Hamilton. Sporting Life's Daily Nap, May 31 NAP: Straightothepoint (3.00 Hamilton) Next Best: Artful Rogue (3.30 Hamilton) Treble: Stormingin (3.40 Lingfield) 3.00 Hamilton 4 5 Straightothepointp17 610-0OR: 69CD 4/1 Form: 3906-03T: B SmartJ: T Eaves Last run Live betting powered by 3.30 Hamilton 6 1 Artful Rogue28 78-9OR: 73 4/1 Form: 7354-44T: K DalgleishJ: J Fanning Last run Live betting powered by 3.40 Lingfield 5 5 Stormingin7 58-11OR: 74 5/2 Form: 6-23222T: G L MooreJ: Jason Watson (5) Last run Live betting powered by STRAIGHTOTHEPOINT hinted that a return to winning ways was imminent at Catterick last time and is a confident selection to land the Lockton Companies Handicap at Hamilton (3.00). It’s been a long time between drinks for Bryan Smart’s charge who last tasted success at Ripon in 2016 but he’s ten pounds lower now and was only beaten a nose and a neck from this mark at the North Yorkshire track, chasing a strong pace and being denied a clear run two out. He was a course and distance winner from today’s rating back in 2014 and everything looks in place for a big run here. Artful Rogue can land the DM Hall Chartered Surveyors Cadzow Castle Handicap at 3.30. Jabbaar will head the market following his impressive Chester win last time – despite a slow start – but he has a six-pound penalty and a well-handicapped rival in opposition in the shape of the selection. He’s only had two starts since joining Keith Dalgleish from Amanda Perrett and there was abundant promise at Musselburgh on the second of them, travelling strongly for a long way before seeming to tire inside the final furlong. Connections are still learning about him and he’s now a pound lower than when last successful at Lingfield. Stormingin has been knocking on the door recently and can gain a deserved success in the Play Roulette At 188Bet Casino Handicap at Lingfield (3.40). Gary Moore’s charge fared best of the hold-up horses when second to What A Welcome at Sandown last time. He races from the same mark here and Jason Watson takes a valuable five pounds off in what looks a weaker race on paper. Daily Nap record: -0.86pts
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Post by dennisg on May 31, 2018 7:16:22 GMT
Alex Hammond previews the Investec Derby Festival at Epsom and has a 40/1 value bet in the big race itself. Can Saxon Warrior win the second leg of a potential Triple Crown in Saturday’s Investec Derby? The simple answer to that is yes he can win it. Do I think he will? Probably. It’s hard to look past him to be honest, particularly when the mile and a half trip looks like it will suit him perfectly. The last time we spoke, before I headed off on holidays in my caravan, I said that he had all the attributes of a potential Triple Crown winner, not least his trainer, although I wasn’t convinced that he would stretch out for the mile and three quarter trip of the St Leger. Can you imagine what a boost it would be to the sport, though, if Aidan O’Brien’s colt were to become the first horse since Nijinsky in 1970 to win the three classics? It would be immense. He’s trained by the best flat trainer in the world and in Ryan Moore, he has the assistance of the best flat jockey in the world; a deadly combination for his rivals. He’s , so it might be as well to find some each-way value elsewhere. It was interesting to hear co-owner Michael Tabor this week flagging up Kew Gardens as one that could run well at a decent price, but it would be a huge surprise to see the 40/1 shot cause any sort of upset. He apparently lost one of his front shoes when finishing second in the Lingfield Derby Trial and the fact he got round Lingfield’s cambers on three wheels means that Epsom shouldn’t be a problem for him. In all honesty, you’d expect him to be ridden prominently but as there is plenty of stamina in his pedigree, maybe he could hang on for a place? Donnacha O'Brien punches the air on Saxon Warrior Saxon Warrior - likely winner of the Investec Derby Take a trip down memory lane – what’s your favourite Derby winner and why? This is a trip down memory lane! So I was a huge racing fan as a kid (anything to do with horses was my passion to be honest) and watched any racing I could when I was growing up. One of my earliest memories of the sport was watching Nashwan win the Derby in the hands of Willie Carson back in 1989. I have a recollection that the great horse was nicknamed ‘Nash The Dash’, he was to me anyway. Ironically, my first job in racing was at his owner Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum’s Shadwell Stud in Thetford, just outside Newmarket. Nashwan was standing as a stallion there at the time and it was a huge privilege to see him in situ. I worked as an office assistant in the pedigree department in those days and was (and still am) fascinated by the breeding of racehorses. So, it’s Nash The Dash for me, even though I can’t remember the ins and outs of the actual race, but I have fond memories of it nonetheless. Nashwan winning the Derby Nashwan winning the Derby The fillies take centre stage in Friday’s Investec Oaks. Aidan O’Brien has a strong numerical hand – will he win it again? Can’t get away from the fella can we?! What a trainer, though. I know he has the horse power at his disposal, but he doesn’t seem to mess it up with many or any of them. He may have safety in numbers here, but he isn’t responsible for the favourite, that honour goes to Godolphin trainer Charlie Appleby with 1000 Guineas fourth Wild Illusion. Unlike the Derby, though, this race is much more open. O’Brien’s strongest claims seem to lie with Cheshire Oaks 1-2, Magic Wand and Forever Together. The latter caught the eye that day and there’s not much between the duo. I’m going to bet on a home winner and side with the Clive Cox runner, Perfect Clarity. She comes into the race unbeaten and has the added bonus of a win in Lingfield’s Oaks Trial last time out, so she should be better equipped than most to handle the unique cambers of Epsom and Tattenham Corner. She stays, is improving and should strip fitter for her seasonal reappearance, which was only the second start of her life. She’s at the time of writing and that’ll do for me. Perfect Clarity (left) works at Breakfast With The Stars Perfect Clarity (left) works at Breakfast With The Stars Can anyone shake up Cracksman in the Investec Coronation Cup? No, but I’m guessing you want more than a one word answer! I mentioned in a previous blog that Enable’s delayed reappearance would be to the benefit of her stablemate and this looks like it’s his race for the taking. John Gosden’s Champion Stakes winner of last year made a winning return in the Group 1 Prix Ganay back in April and we already know that this colt handles the course thanks to his win in last season’s Derby trial at Epsom and his placed effort in the blue riband itself. He seemed to get better and better with time as a three-year-old and another winter on his back has done him no harm. It would seem his plans changed when Enable wasn’t going to be ready at this stage of the season as originally Gosden had suggested the Tattersalls Gold Cup followed by the Prince Of Wales’s Stakes at Royal Ascot could be on his agenda. He could still go for the latter if all goes well in Friday’s race. He’s rated way above his rivals on Friday and it will be a shock if this son of Frankel doesn’t win again. Mind you, he’s a 4/11 shot, so let’s hope it turns out to be the penalty kick we are expecting. Cracksman - faces small field at Epsom Cracksman - faces a small field at Epsom What do you make of the sprinting division following the return to action of Battaash, Harry Angel an Merchant Navy? Well Battaash wasn’t visually impressive in the Temple Stakes at Haydock last Saturday, but that didn’t tell the whole story. He just got up to beat Washington DC with Kachy close up in third, but was giving 5lbs and more to all the horses in behind thanks to a penalty for his win in the Abbaye. Trainer Charlie Hills said he had put on plenty of weight over the winter and hadn’t come in his coat yet, so there will be plenty more to come from the four-year-old this term. He should be spot on for Royal Ascot where the King’s Stand is his target, for which he’s with Sky Bet and deservedly so. The six furlong division looks tougher and more competitive with both Harry Angel and Merchant Navy now in the mix. If we take the Diamond Jubilee as the marker, then Harry Angel is Sky Bet’s with Merchant Navy a for the Royal Ascot contest. Harry Angel is yet to win at Ascot, which could be something or nothing; he hasn’t had too many chances at the Berkshire venue to write him off there just yet. He will come on a tonne for his reappearance win at York and looks as brilliant as ever. Harry Angel returns in style at York Harry Angel returns in style at York Merchant Navy is an exciting Aussie import who started his career Down Under where he had Group 1 winning form. He’s a southern hemisphere foal, so wasn’t born until our Autumn/Winter in 2014, meaning he won’t turn four until November. He made his debut for Aidan O’Brien at the Curragh at the weekend where he won nicely under Ryan Moore in Group 2 company over six furlongs. O’Brien said he had only “done five little canters” before he ran on Saturday, which should mean there is plenty of improvement to come. I think this import has jazzed things up a bit in the sprinting division and it’s good for racing to bring these horses into the mix. I’m not sure Harry Angel’s trainer Clive Cox will agree with that statement, though!
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Post by dennisg on May 31, 2018 7:18:33 GMT
Trainer Dermot Weld reports Hazapour to be primed for the Investec Derby after Frankie Dettori flew over to Ireland to partner his Investec Derby mount on Tuesday. Winner of the Derrinstown Derby Trial, traditionally a good pointer towards the Epsom Classic, Hazapour has been well backed in recent days. Hazapour is related to Harzand, Weld's first winner of the blue riband two years ago. "Hazapour is in great form. Frankie Dettori came and rode him and I'm glad to say he was very pleased with him," said the Rosewell handler. "It wasn't that we did anything magical with him, we didn't ask him to do anything spectacular. He's an idle horse, a lazy colt, but Frankie was satisfied with him and I was very satisfied with him. He worked well and scoped clean. I looked at him as 12 o'clock (on Tuesday) and he was lying down asleep! Frankie just did what he wanted on him. It was a nice work out, he got a feel of him, and said he was a very balanced colt." He is now (non-runner/no bet and Best Odds Guaranteed) for the Investec Derby with Sky Bet.
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Post by Kimmy on May 31, 2018 7:23:17 GMT
LINGFIELD
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
1.40 Pollyissimo
2.10 Bayshore Freeway
2.40 All About The Pace
3.10 Bird For Life
3.40 Rake’s Progress
4.10 The Night King
4.40 Red Island
5.10 Allante
GIMCRACK
1.40 Breakfast
2.10 Bayshore Freeway
2.40 Penny Poet
3.10 What A Party
3.40 Man Of Harlech
4.10 The Night King
4.40 Pot Luck
5.10 Allante
CHELMSFORD CITY
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
6.10 Buckingham
6.40 Poyle Vinnie
7.10 Vale Of Kent (nb)
7.40 Hateya
8.10 Sharp Practice
8.40 Dark Side Dream
9.10 Nanny Makfi
GIMCRACK
6.10 Pass The Gin
6.40 Volatile
7.10 Luna Eclipse
7.40 Awesometank (nap)
8.10 Shailene (nb)
8.40 Fast Landing
9.10 Diana Lady
HAMILTON
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
2.00 Robeam
2.30 Jabbarockie
3.00 Logi
3.30 Theglasgowwarrior
4.00 Lady Nathaniel
4.30 Colour Contrast
5.00 Viscount Wilson
GIMCRACK
2.00 Big Ace
2.30 Jabbarockie
3.00 Logi
3.30 Jabbaar
4.00 Ventura Royal
4.30 Colour Contrast
5.00 If We Can Can
FFOS LAS
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
6.00 Floral Bouquet
6.30 Le Curieux
7.00 Super Scorpion
7.30 Cawdor House Bert
8.00 Berry De Carjac
8.30 Arian
9.00 Bay Fortuna
GIMCRACK
6.00 Misty Bloom
6.30 Gone Platinum
7.00 Court King
7.30 Leg Lock Luke
8.00 Old Salt
8.30 Arian
9.00 Mr Mafia
WOLVERHAMPTON
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
1.50 Musical Art
2.20 Billy Booth
2.50 Big Time Maybe
3.20 Secratario
3.50 Epaulement (nap)
4.20 Gorham’s Cave
4.50 Final Attack
5.20 Sir Lancelott
GIMCRACK
1.50 Musical Art
2.20 Revenge
2.50 Captain Lars
3.20 Gift of Hera
3.50 Maypole
4.20 Servo
4.50 Coviglia
5.20 Black Truffle.
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Post by Kimmy on May 31, 2018 7:24:13 GMT
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Post by Kimmy on May 31, 2018 16:22:27 GMT
FRIDAY.
FREE TO AIR TV RACES 2:00 EPSOM Investec Woodcote EBF Stakes (Conditions Race) (Plus 10 Race) Cl2 (2yo) 6f ITV 8 runners 2:35 EPSOM Investec Click & Invest Mile Handicap Cl2 (4yo+ 0-105) 1m½f ITV 9 runners 3:10 EPSOM Investec Coronation Cup (Group 1) Cl1 (4yo+) 1m4f ITV 6 runners 3:45 EPSOM Investec Wealth & Investment Handicap Cl2 (4yo+) 1m2f ITV 11 runners 4:30 EPSOM Investec Oaks (Group 1) (Fillies) Cl1 (3yo) 1m4f ITV
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Post by Kimmy on May 31, 2018 16:23:08 GMT
Armed police, plain clothed officers, a surveillance team and dogs will be deployed on Investec Derby day in a bid to curb any possibility of violence or drug and alcohol misuse.
Police have been made fully aware of the outbreaks of fighting that marred recent Saturday meetings at Goodwood and Ascot, but the incidents have played no role in shaping an approach already geared to preventing trouble at the largest policed event in Surrey.
Chief Superintendent Dave Miller said: “We take a zero tolerance position on violence, drugs and the misuse of alcohol. Officers will be supporting racecourse officials with security searches.
"Anyone caught using illegal substances will be ejected from the event and dealt with appropriately. Our innovative police tactics allow us to deter, detect and disrupt crime at public events and we will be deploying specialist assets, such as plain clothed police officers, a surveillance team and dogs, which help keep racegoers safe."
Miller urged racegoers to be patient during any searches carried out on entry and to report any suspicious behaviour to the nearest member of staff.
He added: "Expect to see some armed officers at the event as part of our standard policing plans for the Derby. We would ask everyone to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity or packages that are left unattended.
"In addition, please be on the lookout for pickpockets, never leave your bags unattended, and keep handbags and purses fastened and close to you at all times.”
Phil White, regional director for Jockey Club Racecourses London, said: "As normal we'll have in place a number of security measures across the site, which include searching procedures, CCTV surveillance with designated spotters, high visibility security patrols, sniffer dogs and amnesty bins."
The Queen's Stand is sold out for Oaks day and Derby day, but as of Thursday afternoon tickets remained available on both days for the grandstand enclosure.
Members can read the latest exclusive interviews, news analysis and comment available from 6pm daily on racingpost.com
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Post by Kimmy on May 31, 2018 16:23:49 GMT
With mixed action from Ffos Las and Chelmsford on Thursday evening, we pick out three horses worth noting
Gone Platinum 6.30 Ffos Las
Fairly talented but frustrating for Henry de Bromhead, Gone Platinum proved similarly hard to win with for David Rees until he took advantage of a reduced mark at Ffos Las last time.
Under a penalty now, it remains the case that he is well treated on his best form, but old habits can die hard in the minds of punters, and the reopposing Alf 'N' Dor, runner-up to Gone Platinum last time, is not known as a winning machine, either.
Thursday cards
It will be interesting to see how the market reacts to Gone Platinum in a field that also includes Great Tempo and Le Curieux, who has good French form and was backed last time.
Dauphine Ereine 7.00 Ffos Las
A French recruit in summer 2016 who has run just three times since, Dauphine Ereine has traded notably short in running on all three starts for the David Pipe yard.
She went 2.5 on her debut at Cartmel and then, off 20 months and starting at 33-1, she went 2.52 when second at Ludlow. She was a little disappointing next time at Chepstow, but still went odds-on and might have bounced a little given there was less than three weeks between races. After a month off she may build on that now, admittedly in something of a stronger race.
Qaffaal 8.40 Chelmsford
Mick Easterby's record at Chelmsford, 18-84 in recent seasons, is one of racing's little curios, but as son and assistant David put it, "you go where the money is" and this shrewd stable are well on to Chelmsford's relatively generous pots.
Qaffaal is one such specialist round here for the yard, having won three times and been placed on a further five occasions in his nine runs at the track.
Those placed efforts include his last two course runs, one on his debut over the Chelmsford 7f, while he was ahead of the reopposing Poet's Society when they last met in March. This is not a particularly strong race for the money and Qaffaal looks as likely as any, with the possible exception of the unexposed Godolphin runner Fast Landing.
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Post by Kimmy on May 31, 2018 19:52:39 GMT
Hamilton Park, 31 May 18 Race 2 - 2:30pm THE MACROBERTS LLP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for JACOB'S PILLOW and AFRICAN FRIEND (IRE) to go to post early. AFRICAN FRIEND (IRE) wore a hood in the parade ring which was removed before going to the start.
An enquiry was held to consider why Marjorie Fife, was running AFRICAN FRIEND (IRE) here at Hamilton on going described as Good to Firm, having declared the gelding a non-runner at Thirsk on 19 May 2018 on ground with the same official description. The trainer’s representative stated that having walked the track at Thirsk, it was deemed to be quicker than the official Good to Firm description. His explanations were noted.
Approximately 2 furlongs out, JABBAROCKIE, placed second, hung right, carrying the winner DAPPER MAN (IRE), off its intended line. However, after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved and the incident was accidental.
Following the race, Rachel Richardson reported that JABBAROCKIE, placed second, hung right throughout.
Race 3 - 3:00pm THE LOCKTON COMPANIES HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that EPEIUS (IRE), placed third, bled from the nose.
Race 5 - 4:00pm THE ROA/RACING POST OWNERS' JACKPOT FILLIES' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) An enquiry was held to consider why Keith Dalgleish, was running FOREVER A LADY (IRE) here at Hamilton on going described as Good to Firm, having declared the mare a non-runner at Thirsk on 19 May 2018 on ground with the same official description. The trainer stated that in his opinion, the going at Thirsk was particularly fast and that he preferred the Good to Firm today at Hamilton considering the uphill finish.
Following the race, Andrew Mullen reported that TRUMP ALEXANDER (IRE), placed eighth, slipped leaving the stalls and was never travelling thereafter. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 6 - 4:30pm THE DM HALL: HOME FOR HOME REPORTS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for NEW ABBEY ANGEL (IRE) to go to post early.
Paul Mulrennan, the rider of the winner PRANCING OSCAR (IRE) was suspended for 2 days for using his whip above the permitted level from 1½ furlongs out.
The Stewards noted that the hood on TRULOVE, unplaced, had slipped upwards during the race. After inspecting the hood and being satisfied that it was in a serviceable condition, the Stewards took no further action.
Following the race, Andrew Mullen reported that TRULOVE, unplaced, hit the rail and stopped quickly. Phillip Makin reported that MATAJACK, placed sixth, slipped leaving the stalls and was slowly away. James Sullivan reported that COLOUR CONTRAST (IRE), placed second, slipped leaving the stalls and was slowly away.
Race 7 - 5:00pm THE HAMILTON PARK SUPPORTING RACING TO SCHOOL HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for BROKEN FORCE (USA) to go to post early.
Andrew Breslin, the rider of the winner TROOP, was suspended for 9 days for using his whip above the permitted level from 3½ furlongs out.
Donagh O’Connor, the rider of VISCOUNT WILSON, placed second, was suspended for 11 days for using his whip above the permitted level from 3½ furlongs out.
Following the race, Phillip Makin reported that MEARING, placed sixth, hung left. View Stewards report Lingfield Park, 31 May 18 Race 1 - 1:40pm THE FRENCH OPEN TENNIS BETTING AT 188BET SELLING STAKES (CLASS 6) Following the race, Jessica Cooley reported that COLLEGE KING, placed seventh, hung left-handed, Trevor Whelan reported that FROZEN BERE (FR), placed sixth, was slowly away, and Hollie Doyle reported that AVA THE BRAVER, placed fourth, was never travelling.
Race 2 - 2:10pm THE EPSOM DERBY BETTING AT 188BET MAIDEN AUCTION STAKES (CLASS 5) (PLUS 10 RACE) An enquiry was held to consider interference inside the final furlong when the winner, MUGATOO (IRE), ridden by Jamie Spencer, interfered with COAL STOCK (IRE), placed third, ridden by Fran Berry. Spencer was cautioned for careless riding as he had allowed his mount to drift left-handed when not sufficiently clear, taking COAL STOCK (IRE) off its intended line for a couple of strides and causing Berry to take a momentary check.
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that the winner, MUGATOO (IRE), had lost its left-fore shoe.
Race 3 - 2:40pm THE 188BET MOBILE BET10 GET20 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV I) Permission was given for GENERAL BROOK (IRE) to go early to post.
Following the race, Hector Crouch reported that GUARDS CHAPEL, unplaced, was never travelling.
Race 4 - 3:10pm THE 188BET MOBILE BET10 GET20 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV II) MOOJANED (IRE), drawn 2, 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, Daniel Muscutt reported that LADY OF STEEL, placed seventh, was never travelling.
Race 5 - 3:40pm THE PLAY ROULETTE AT 188BET CASINO HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) STORMINGIN (IRE) was late in the Parade Ring due to the rider being late weighing out from the previous race.
An enquiry was held to consider interference inside the final three furlongs when the winner, MAN OF HARLECH, ridden by Charlie Bennett, interfered with STORMINGIN (IRE), placed second, ridden by Jason Watson. In addition to Bennet and Watson, Franny Norton, the rider of COLONEL FRANK, was also interviewed. Bennett was cautioned for careless riding as he had allowed his mount to edge marginally left-handed, leaving STORMINGIN (IRE) momentarily short of room against the rail.
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that FAST AND HOT, placed sixth, was lame on its left-fore leg.
Race 6 - 4:10pm THE MARK JAMES BORN TO RUN HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for FORRICHERFORPOORER (IRE) to wear a hood in the Parade Ring.
Following the race, Franny Norton reported that the winner, THE KNIGHT KING, hung left-handed under pressure, Daniel Muscutt reported that BALGOWLAH (IRE), placed seventh, was awkward rounding the bend, and Silvestre De Sousa reported that FORRICHERFORPOORER (IRE), unplaced, was never travelling.
Race 7 - 4:40pm THE JOIN US FOR COUNTRYSIDE DAY - 2ND JUNE NOVICE MEDIAN AUCTION STAKES (CLASS 5) Following the race, John Egan reported that SIONA'S BOY (IRE), unplaced, boiled over in the preliminaries and had no more to give.
Race 8 - 5:10pm THE RACING WELFARE FILLIES' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Inside the final furlong and a half, the winner, COSMOPOLITAN QUEEN, ducked quickly left-handed despite the rider’s best efforts, taking KAABA STONE (IRE), placed fourth, off its intended line which in turn interfered with POPSICLE (IRE), placed fifth. COSMOPOLITAN QUEEN then lugged quickly right-handed, before being corrected, again interfering with KAABA STONE (IRE). After viewing a recording of both incidents, it was found that neither involved a riding offence or improved the placing of the winner.
Following the race, Silvestre De Sousa reported that the winner, COSMOPOLITAN QUEEN, hung both ways, Hollie Doyle reported that POPSICLE (IRE), placed fifth, suffered interference in running, and Georgia Cox reported that MIRROR MIRROR (IRE), placed sixth, hung left handed. View Stewards report Wolverhampton, 31 May 18 Race 1 - 1:50pm THE FCL GLOBAL FORWARDING NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) Following the race, Paddy Mathers reported that FINAL BREATH, unplaced, ran green.
Race 2 - 2:20pm THE FCL GLOBAL FORWARDING HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) The Starter reported that BOND ANGEL was unruly, broke out of the stalls and was withdrawn. David Evans was informed that the filly could not run until the day after passing a stalls test.
Approaching the final furlong, ALASKA (IRE), unplaced, edged slightly left tightening up EYES OF FIRE, placed sixth, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
An enquiry was held to consider interference approximately ½ a furlong out when SUPERMOSS, placed seventh, ridden by Mark Crehan, interfered with ALASKA (IRE), unplaced, ridden by William Carson. Being a 7lb claimer, Crehan was accompanied by a senior rider. Crehan was cautioned for careless riding as he had allowed his horse to drift right without correction, causing Carson to take a precautionary check on the weakening ALASKA (IRE).
Following the race, Duran Fentiman reported that REVENGE, unplaced, was never travelling and hung left. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination, during routine testing, of REVENGE failed to reveal any abnormalities. Ben Robinson reported that LAYDEE VICTORIA (IRE), placed eighth, was never travelling.
Race 3 - 2:50pm THE FCL GLOBAL FORWARDING CLAIMING STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for CAPTAIN LARS (SAF) and LUCKY LUCKY MAN (IRE) to go early to post.
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that BIG TIME MAYBE (IRE), placed second, lost its right hind shoe.
Race 4 - 3:20pm THE fclgf.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for HOULTON to be mounted on the course.
Leaving the stalls, KINGOFTHESINGERS, placed second, jumped awkwardly and shifted left crowding QUEEN ADELAIDE, placed fourth, onto HOULTON, placed sixth, which consequently hampered the winner, GIFT OF HERA, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Following the race, Andrea Atzeni reported that HOULTON stopped quickly. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination revealed the gelding to be stiff behind.
Race 5 - 3:50pm THE FCL GLOBAL FORWARDING MAKING LOGISTICS PERSONAL HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) BIN DAAHIR failed to enter the parade ring. Being satisfied that it was due to the colt spreading a plate and being re-shod, they took no further action.
Leaving the stalls, the winner, MAYPOLE, jumped right intimidating BIN DAAHIR, placed eighth, onto EPAULEMENT (IRE), placed second, causing it to veer right crowding up both ANGELINA D’OR (GER), placed sixth, and ASSIMILE (IRE), unplaced, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved and it had not improved the placing of MAYPOLE.
Following the race, Callum Shepherd reported that BIN DAAHIR stopped quickly. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of BIN DAAHIR failed to reveal any abnormalities other than the colt had lost its left hind shoe. The Veterinary Officer further reported that ASSIMILE (IRE) lost its left fore shoe, and THE GREAT DANDINI (IRE), placed seventh, was struck into on its right hind and lost its right hind shoe.
Race 6 - 4:20pm THE CONTACT US AT fclgf.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for SERVO to go early to post and for GORHAM’S CAVE to be mounted on the course and go early to post.
An enquiry was held to consider interference approaching the winning post on the first circuit when LUATH, unplaced, ridden by Nicky Mackay interfered with GLORIOUS ASSET, placed seventh, ridden by Gabriele Malune. The interference was found to be accidental as LUATH had initially edged left, tightening up GLORIOUS ASSET, before Mackay had then been unable to relieve the pressure due to a free-running THE KING’S STEED racing tight to his outside.
Nicky Mackay, the rider of LUATH, unplaced, had appeared to stop riding over the concluding stages. After being interviewed and shown recordings of the incident, Mackay explained that he felt the gelding start to move poorly when its stride shortened up inside the final ½ furlong and with LUATH’s welfare in mind, he felt it prudent to ease the gelding down. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of LUATH failed to reveal any abnormalities. Mackay had reported at Scales that he felt the gelding lost its action around the home bend. His explanation was noted.
Following the race, Kieran Shoemark reported that THE KING’S STEED, which dead heated for third, ran too free.
Race 7 - 4:50pm THE FCL PERSONALISED GLOBAL FREIGHT SOLUTIONS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV I) Permission was given for DEAR BRUIN (IRE) to go early to post and for ROCK OF MONACO to be mounted in the chute.
Approximately 3 furlongs out, LORD MURPHY (IRE), placed seventh, edges slightly left badly hampering ROCK OF MONACO, unplaced, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved and it had not improved the placing of LORD MURPHY.
Following the race, Ben Curtis reported that CALEDONIA LAIRD, placed fifth, anticipated the start and missed the break.
Race 8 - 5:20pm THE FCL PERSONALISED GLOBAL FREIGHT SOLUTIONS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV II) Permission was given for SCOTCH MYST to go early to post.
SCOTCH MYST, placed second, anticipated the start and accelerated the gate at the same moment as the race had been started thereby enabling the gelding to break quickly. Being satisfied that it was not caused through a faulty action of the starting stalls, no further action was taken.
An enquiry was held to consider interference at the final furlong marker when HERM (IRE), placed fourth, ridden by Gabriele Malune, interfered with BLACK TRUFFLE (FR), placed third, ridden by Nicola Currie. Malune was suspended for 2 days for careless riding as he had allowed his horse to drift right without sufficient correction, hampering Ms Currie and carrying BLACK TRUFFLE (FR) off an intended line for several strides. View Stewards report Chelmsford City, 31 May 18 Race 1 - 6:10pm THE £20 FREE BETS AT totesport.com NOVICE AUCTION STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) Approaching the final furlong, MOHOGANY, unplaced drifted right-handed as COBWEB CATCHER, unplaced, drifted left-handed causing Edward Greatrex, rider of PROBABILITY (IRE), unplaced, to take check, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Following the race, Oisin Murphy reported that PASS THE GIN, placed fourth, was denied a clear run and Edward Greatrex reported that PROBABILITY (IRE), unplaced, was a denied clear run.
Race 2 - 6:40pm THE totepool CASHBACK CLUB AT totesport.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Permission was given for BOSHAM to be mounted on the chute.
Shortly after the start, VOLATILE, unplaced, reared and jumped left leaving the stalls causing interference to KING OF ROOKS, unplaced, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Following the race, Fran Berry reported that KING OF ROOKS, unplaced, suffered interference shortly after the start, the Veterinary Officer reported that VOLATILE, unplaced, lost its right fore shoe and the Starters reported that CROSSE FIRE, drawn 1, anticipated the start, but did not break quickly as a result.
Race 3 - 7:10pm THE EXTRA PLACES AT totesport.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Oisin Murphy, the rider of LUNA ECLIPSE (IRE), unplaced, had appeared to ease his horse prematurely approximately 3 furlongs out. After being interviewed, Muphy’s explanation was noted that the colt did not face the kick back and after suffering interference approximately 3 ½ furlongs out, Murphy chose to ease LUNA ECLIPSE (IRE) to a canter and finish at a steady pace. He added that after crossing the finish line and dropping down to trot, he felt the colt wobble and decided to dismount, shortly after which LUNA ECLIPSE (IRE) collapsed. He further added that at no point did the colt feel amiss prior to finishing the race.
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that LAWN RANGER, unplaced, lost its left fore shoe.
Race 4 - 7:40pm THE IRISH LOTTO AT totesport.com FILLIES' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that SEDUCE ME, unplaced, lost its left fore shoe.
Race 5 - 8:10pm THE BET IN PLAY AT totesport.com BRITISH EBF "CONFINED" FILLIES' NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 3) (No more than two runs) Following the race, Silvestre de Sousa reported that ASOOF, unplaced, was slowly away and hung left-handed the last 100 yards. View Stewards report Ffos Las, 31 May 18 Race 2 - 6:30pm THE JPR PHOENIX NOVICES' HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) GREAT TEMPO (FR), placed second, did not enter the winner’s enclosure on veterinary advice.
Following the race, Mike Hammond reported that WELSH DESIGNE, placed sixth, had a breathing problem.
Race 3 - 7:00pm THE HUGH JAMES HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Following the race, David Bass reported that ABBREVIATE (GER), which was pulled up, ran too freely. The Veterinary Officer reported that HUFF AND PUFF, unplaced, lost its left hind shoe.
Race 4 - 7:30pm THE PT CIVIL ENGINEERING HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Following the race, Sean Bowen reported that CAWDOR HOUSE BERT, which was pulled up, was never travelling. Paddy Brennan reported that SISSINGHURST (IRE), which started favourite and was pulled up, jumped poorly. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities. The Veterinary Officer further reported that WE'LL BE THERE, placed seventh, lost its left fore shoe.
Race 5 - 8:00pm THE SCARLETS SELLING HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Adam Wedge, the rider of the winner, OLD SALT (IRE), was suspended for 4 days for using his whip above the permitted level from the third last hurdle.
Race 6 - 8:30pm THE VETS 4 PETS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) The winner, ATOMIC RUMBLE (IRE), appeared to show improved form, compared with its previous run at Stratford-on-Avon on 22 April 2018 where the gelding finished twelfth of thirteen, beaten by 113 lengths. Peter Bowen’s explanation that this was ATOMIC RUMBLE (IRE)’s first run in a handicap and the gelding was better suited by the ground, which was officially described as Good, was noted. ATOMIC RUMBLE (IRE) was routine tested.
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Post by Kimmy on May 31, 2018 19:53:44 GMT
When Mark Grant rides for Julian Smith at Market Rasen, the pair combine for an impressive 43 per cent strike-rate in the past five years. The 13-year-old Iona Days can roll back the years for the pair with conditions to suit in the 4.45.
In the past two years, Hugo Palmer’s overall strike-rate improves from 16 per cent to 35 per cent when a hood is applied for the first time. Power To Exceed, who debuts the headgear, goes in the 8.30 at Bath – a track where the trainer has had five winners from just nine runners.
Medburn Dream goes in the 2.35 at Epsom for trainer Peter Hedger, who has saddled three winners from just six runners at the track. Jockey Franny Norton has ridden the five-year-old gelding to victory three times from just four rides.
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