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Post by Kimmy on Jun 5, 2018 8:20:13 GMT
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Post by Kimmy on Jun 5, 2018 8:20:58 GMT
Newmarket: David Milnes
On Route (6.15 Newcastle, nap)
Ran well for a long way on her debut at Kempton last month and has improved for that in her subsequent homework. Sir Mark Prescott is just beginning to roll with his youngsters and she has since moved well on Warren Hill.
9/1 On Route 6:15 Newcastle (AW) Others to follow Newcastle: 6.45 Sanam, 7.15 Sparte Qercus, 7.45 Stoney Broke, 8.15 Pouvoir Magique, 8.45 Blazed.
North: Colin Russell
What's The Story (8.15 Newcastle, nap)
Sound run when a close fifth in last week's Zetland Gold Cup, and now down in trip on a surface that suits is fancied to get off the mark for the year.
6/1 What's The Story 8:15 Newcastle (AW) Others to follow Bangor: 2.00 Sonic, 2.30 Secret Escape, 3.30 Danceintothelight, 4.00 Golden Investment, 4.30 Hello Fellas, Newcastle: 6.15 Lorton, 6.45 Ravenswood, 7.15 Weather Front, 7.45 Appointed, 8.45 Casterbridge. Southwell: 6.00 My Renaissance, 6.30 Oscar O'Scar, 7.00 Simply Mani, 7.30 Mont Royal, 8.30 Oliver's Gold.
Lambourn: James Burn
Our Three Sons (2.45 Fontwell, nap)
Jamie Snowden and top amateur Page Fuller teamed up for a winner at Fakenham on Sunday and can enjoy another with this promising gelding, who was game in victory at Towcester last time.
11/4 Our Three Sons 2:45 Fontwell Others to follow Bangor: 2.00 Potterman, 3.00 Hidden Cargo. Fontwell: 3.15 Double Treasure, 5.15 Little Jack. Southwell: 7.05 Haul Away, 8.05 Awesome Rosie, 9.05 Skin Deep.
West Country: Tim Mitchell
Mister Serious (4.15 Fontwell, nap)
Lightly-raced nine-year-old who shaped encouragingly when upped in trip over course and distance on handicap debut last week. Fancied to give another good account now fitted with cheekpieces.
13/2 Mister Serious 4:15 Fontwell Others to follow Bangor: 2.30 Delirant, 3.30 Mr Land. Fontwell: 2.15 Ruby Russet, 3.45 According To Harry, 4.45 Champagne George. Southwell: 6.05 Sizing Scorpion, 7.35 Duc Kauto, 8.05 G For Ginger.
Racing Post Ratings: Simon Turner
Ravenswood (6.45 Newcastle)
Made an encouraging debut for Kenneth Slack when runner-up at Musselburgh last month. Sure to be very competitive if reproducing that level.
11/4 Ravenswood 6:45 Newcastle (AW) Topspeed: Dave Edwards
Knight Commander (8.35 Southwell)
Goes well fresh and from the foot of the handicap Olly Murphy's five-year-old can make a successful seasonal return.
15/2 Knight Commander 8:35 Southwell Longshot: Simon Giles
Pea Shooter (8.45 Newcastle)
Needs things to fall his way but finally cashed in on his reduced mark over C&D three starts back and remains feasibly weighted if getting the breaks on a return to this venue.
17/2 Pea Shooter 8:45 Newcastle (AW) Ireland: Mark Boylan
Bang Bang Rosie (6.55 Kilbeggan)
The Willie Mullins-trained mare's confidence should be high following her first success over hurdles at Limerick recently and she can double her tally over this extended 2m2f which looks ideal.
2/1 Bang Bang Rosie 6:55 Kilbeggan The Raceform Interactive nugget
Miss Emma Todd has figures of 2111 when riding for Mark Walford at Southwell (+£13.75 to £1 level stakes.) One of her three course wins was on Oliver's Gold and she rides that gelding in the 2m handicap hurdle at 8.35.
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Post by Kimmy on Jun 5, 2018 8:21:54 GMT
GOOD THING
Light Of Joy (7.45 Newcastle)
I wouldn't be completely shocked if James Doyle won on all four of his rides at Newcastle on Tuesday evening, but the two he looks most likely to win on are Light Of Joy and Pouvoir Magique. The latter is likely to be short and consequently it's worth getting involved with David Lanigan's four-year-old filly, who showed determination and guts to score on seasonal reappearance at Leicester at Leicester last month and is only 4lb higher here. She's not under the handicapper's thumb just yet and she proved she can go well on artificial surfaces when third on her last start of 2017 at Chelmsford.
5/2 Light Of Joy 7:45 Newcastle (AW) DARK HORSE
Computable (8.45 Newcastle)
Form figures of 86030 aren't the most appealing but Tim Easterby's four-year-old is now making his third start since being gelded and given his performance on his penultimate start, he's well up to scoring in Newcastle's closer if handling the all-weather. That Thirsk contest was pretty good for the grade and both the winner, Acclaim The Nation, and second, Poyle Vinnie, are capable of better things. Computable beat the others hands down and although disappointing when 11th over the same course and distance last time, that also looked a strong race with the winner going on to win the Dash at Epsom on Saturday. I'd be disappointed if he wasn't in the first three.
16/1 Computable 8:45 Newcastle (AW)
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Post by Kimmy on Jun 5, 2018 8:22:31 GMT
Zulu Oscar (4.30) bids to improve Jeremy Scott’s decent 43 per cent record at Bangor. It is more than a year since he won but he is nicely handicapped and an improved effort may be forthcoming.
When Mark Walford and amateur Emma Todd team up at Southwell they have an impressive 75 per cent strike-rate. They do so with Oliver’s Gold (8.35), who hasn’t won over hurdles for a while but is fairly weighted on his chase exploits, which include a course-and-distance win two starts back.
Nicky Henderson generally does well with his bumper runners (27 per cent overall), but this improves to 50 per cent when he sends them to Southwell. He is represented by Sunrise Ruby in the bumper at 9.05.
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Post by Kimmy on Jun 5, 2018 8:23:10 GMT
Tuesday: going, weather & non-runners Bangor-on-Dee GOING: GOOD (GoingStick 6.9) Race distances; Races 1,2 & 4 +20yds, Race 6 + 40yds WEATHER: Cloudy NON RUNNERS: 4:30 Ring Eye (13) Fontwell GOING: GOOD (GoingStick 6.5) (Watered) (Rail movements: Races 1, 2, 3, 4 & 7 +30yds and Races 5 & 6 +45yds) (Open ditch omitted) WEATHER: Showers Kilbeggan GOING: GOOD (Good to firm in places) WEATHER: cloudy Newcastle (AW) GOING: TAPETA: STANDARD WEATHER: Mostly sunny STALLS: 1m2f & 1m4f - Far side; Remainder - Centre NON RUNNERS: 7:15 Huddersfilly Town (6) 8:15 My Target (1) Southwell GOING: GOOD (Watered) (GoingStick 7.6) WEATHER: Cloudy NON RUNNERS: 6:05 Dakota Grey (1) 8:05 G For Ginger (6)
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Post by Kimmy on Jun 5, 2018 8:25:35 GMT
Following a successful foray into evening racing when broadcasting Sandown's Brigadier Gerard meeting last month, ITV Racing will be showing Newcastle's evening meeting on June 29.
The card, which the features the newly-upgraed Group 3 Hoppings Stakes for fillies and mares, will be live on ITV4, with the broadcaster taking advantage of a blank day during the Fifa World Cup schedule.
Mark Demuth, controller of ITV Sport, production, said: "We were delighted with how well the Sandown fixture was received and adding Newcastle in among our ITV coverage of World Cup matches will mean that we can cross promote racing even more."
An audience of around 400,000 tuned in to watch the Brigadier Gerard fixture, and ITV Racing is riding the crest of a wave following the news that last weekend's Derby day figures peaked at 1.8 million, the highest since 2013.
ITV Racing's audience figures for live raceday coverage are up nine per cent year on year, with an average audience figure of 550,000 across both its main channel and ITV4.
The team's efforts were recognised with a BAFTA for their 2017 Grand National coverage, and as a indicator of the backing ITV Racing has within the company senior live director Paul McNamara will return from the World Cup to oversee the Royal Ascot meeting.
Every race from Royal Ascot will be available on either ITV or ITV4, and Johnny Murtagh will be part of the live racing team for the five-day summer highlight.
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Post by Kimmy on Jun 5, 2018 17:44:35 GMT
Bangor-on-dee, 05 Jun 18 Race 2 - 2:30pm THE BANGOR BET MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) TIM ROCCO (GER) wore earplugs throughout the race.
Race 3 - 3:00pm THE OUR ETHEL CUMMINS 90TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATORY NOVICES' HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) The performance of CAPTIVA ISLAND (IRE), which was pulled up, was considered. The rider, Aidan Coleman and the trainer, Olly Murphy could both offer no explanation for the gelding’s performance. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of CAPTIVA ISLAND (IRE) failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 4 - 3:30pm THE TRACY WILLIAMS 50TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that CLASSIC TUNE, which was pulled up, lost its right fore shoe.
Race 5 - 4:00pm THE RESIDENTIAL ESTATES CHESTER HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Permission was given for SPOCK (FR) to go early to post.
WHAT A LAUGH, placed second, appeared to show improved form, compared with its previous run at Huntingdon on 24 April 2018 where the gelding appeared to be well beaten prior to refusing at the final fence. Gary Hanmer’s explanation that the gelding had appreciated returning to a flat left-handed track on this occasion was noted. WHAT A LAUGH was routine tested.
The performance of LITTLE JIMMY, which was pulled up, was considered. The representative of Tom Gretton’s explanation that the gelding was unsuited by the step up in trip from 2 miles 4½ furlongs to 3 miles on this occasion was noted.
Following the race, Richie McLernon reported that BRONCO BILLY (IRE), which was pulled up, was badly hampered by the fall of MASSINIS ADVENTURE (IRE) at the sixth fence and was never travelling thereafter. View Stewards report Fontwell Park, 05 Jun 18 Race 1 - 2:15pm THE NETBET SPORT BEST ODDS GUARANTEED CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS' MARES' HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Following the race, Harry Reed reported that THEATRE ROUGE (IRE), placed eighth, ran too free and stopped quickly and the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the filly failed to reveal any abnormalities. The Veterinary Officer reported that CARRAIGIN AONAIR (IRE), placed fifth, was struck into on its right hind.
Race 2 - 2:45pm THE netbet.co.uk NOVICES' STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that OUR THREE SONS (IRE), placed second, was lame right fore.
Race 4 - 3:45pm THE SHOREHAM PORT HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Having reviewed recordings of the false start, the Starters were satisfied that no riders should be reported for contravening the starting procedures.
Following the race, Richard Johnson reported that ACCORDING TO HARRY (IRE), which was pulled up, was never travelling.
Race 5 - 4:15pm THE NETBET SPORT HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) An enquiry was held to consider why Chris Gordon, was running ROPARTA AVENUE here at Fontwell on going described as Good, Good to Firm in places, having declared the gelding a non-runner at Fontwell on 27 May 2018 on ground with the same official description. The trainer’s representative stated that having walked the course at Fontwell 27 May they felt that the ground was quicker than described and after walking the course today, they felt that the ground was more suitable for ROPARTA AVENUE.
Tom Cannon, the rider of ROPARTA AVENUE, placed second, was suspended for 7 days for using his whip above the permitted level from approaching 2 hurdles out.
An enquiry was held to consider interference on the run to the line when ROPARTA AVENUE, placed second, ridden by Tom Cannon interfered with the winner, MOGESTIC (IRE), ridden by Daniel Sansom. Cannon was suspended for 3 days for careless riding as he allowed his mount to continually hang right-handed without sufficient correction carrying Sansom off his intended line, causing him to take a check and switch to the left.
Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that the winner, MOGESTIC (IRE), was stuck into on its left hind.
Race 6 - 4:45pm THE NETBET SPORT GOLDEN GOAL NOVICES' HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) The winner, FINDUSATGORCOMBE, appeared to show improved form, compared with its previous run at Newton Abbot on 16 May 2018 where the gelding was pulled up. Jimmy Frost’s explanation that the first-time application of a tongue tie which, in his opinion, enabled the gelding to travel better and get into a rhythm was noted. FINDUSATGORCOMBE was routine tested. View Stewards report Southwell, 05 Jun 18 Race 1 - 6:05pm THE NEXT PLC LEICESTER HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) At the start, STORMBAY BOMBER (IRE), which was pulled up, had whipped round at the same time as the start was effected, causing slight interference to JACKTHEJOURNEYMAN (IRE), which was unseated at fence 5, and the winner, ROMAN NUMERAL (IRE) but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Following the race, Nathan Moscrop reported that STORMBAY BOMBER (IRE) never travelled on the final circuit.
Race 7 - 9:05pm THE MS AND TJ HAYLAGE MARES' STANDARD OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (NHMOPS Bonus Race) An enquiry was held following a report from the Veterinary Officer that LANCASTER ROSE (IRE), trained by Sam Thomas, appeared to be suffering from ringworm and the trainer did not have a Certificate of Non-Contagiousness. Thomas was fined £140 and skin scrapings from the mare were sent to the Animal Health Trust. View Stewards report Newcastle, 05 Jun 18 Race 2 - 6:45pm THE AUTOTRADER HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for HIGHWAY ROBBER to go early to post and be mounted on the track.
Race 5 - 8:15pm THE LOOKERS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Permission was given for LOMU to go early to post.
Race 6 - 8:45pm THE LOOKERS ELECTRIC CHARGE IN SUPPORT OF BEN HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for COMPUTABLE to go early to post and be mounted on the track and for PILKINGTON to wear a hood in the Parade Ring.
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Post by Kimmy on Jun 5, 2018 17:45:33 GMT
8.15 Newcastle
John Gosden's record at Newcastle since the Tapeta was laid continues to impress. He saddled 26 winners from 116 runners on the turf at Gosforth Park in roughly a quarter of a century. In the two years or so since the new course reopened, he has sent out 20 from a mere 53 runners.
Plenty will expect Pouvoir Magique, his only runner on this evening's card, to become the 21st. He won over C&D last autumn and returned with another success at Newbury on Lockinge day.
Up another 6lb to 94, Pouvoir Magique is presumably on trial for the Royal Hunt Cup at Royal Ascot. A win here would give him a 5lb penalty for Ascot, taking him comfortably past the 97 mark that has been required to make the final field in each of the last three years.
8/11 Pouvoir Magique 8:15 Newcastle (AW)
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Post by Kimmy on Jun 5, 2018 19:35:21 GMT
Newmarket: David Milnes
Burj (2.20 Wolverhampton, nap)
Ran a decent debut when third at Newbury last month and has since improved in his work on the watered gallop. Saeed Bin Suroor's youngster is well drawn in stall two.
4/5 Burj 2:20 Wolverhampton (AW) Others to follow Hamilton: 3.30 Laugh A Minute. Wolverhampton: 1.50 Absolutely Awesome, 2.50 Falcao, 3.50 Natalie Express, 4.20 Waloof, 4.50 Pride's Gold, 5.20 Bedwyyah. Kempton: 6.00 Beyond Reason, 6.30 Loujain, 7.00 Red Mist, 7.30 Image, 8.00 Amlad, 8.30 Master Archer, 9.00 Oh It's Saucepot. Wetherby: 6.10 Cococabala, 6.40 Hasanoanda, 7.40 Ice Slice, 8.10 Tarte Tropezienne.
North: Colin Russell
Dalton (4.30 Hamilton, nap)
Won an Ayr maiden on reappearance last season, but was a shade disappointing afterwards. Has since changed yards and been gelded and with first-time cheekpieces is fancied to take advantage of his tumbling mark.
10/1 Dalton 4:30 Hamilton Others to follow Hamilton: 2.00 Broken Spear, 2.30 Jonboy, 3.00 Akamento, 3.30 Kimberella, 4.00 Pioneering, 5.00 Only Spoofing. Kempton: 7.30 Tight Lines, 8.00 Rainbow Rebel. Uttoxeter: 1.40 Great Colaci, 2.10 Hey Bob, 3.10 Bafana Blue,5.10 Onelasthand. Wetherby: 6.10 Pink Flamingo, 6.40 Morticia, 7.10 Scottish Summit, 7.40 Thomas Cranmer, 8.10 Our Kylie, 8.40 Jan Smuts, 9.10 Aliento. Wolverhampton: 1.50 Gloriux, 2.20 Pesci, 2.50 Semana Santa, 3.20 Viewpoint, 3.50 Rinaria, 4.20 Mischief Managed, 4.50 Nadine.
Lambourn: James Burn
Azpeitia (5.20 Wolverhampton, nap)
Ralph Beckett's string continue to go nicely, so expect a bold show from this Showcasing filly, whose rider Richard Kingscote does well at this venue.
Evs Azpeitia 5:20 Wolverhampton (AW) Others to follow Kempton: 6.00 Hawayel, 6.30 Vixen, 7.00 Ask The Dude, 8.00 Simoon, 9.00 Finale. Wetherby: 6.40 Climb Aboard, 7.10 Long Socks.
West Country: Andrew King
Posh Totty (3.10 Uttoxeter, nap)
Runner up behind subsequent winner last time and fancied to go one better in a race that should pan out in her favour.
7/2 Posh Totty 3:10 Uttoxeter Others to follow Uttoxeter: 3.40 Stradivarius Davis, 4.10 Flo'Sboy Sam, 4.40 Exxaro. Kempton: 8.30 The Way You Dance.
Racing Post Ratings: Paul Curtis
Balletomane (7.30 Kempton)
Created a good impression when making a winning return over 1m here last month. Fairly treated after a 5lb rise and this well-bred colt looks sure to do better again.
9/2 Balletomane 7:30 Kempton (AW) Topspeed: Dave Edwards
Balletomane (7.30 Kempton)
Had a bit up his sleeve when collecting over a mile here on his reappearance and may still be ahead of his mark despite the drop back in trip.
9/2 Balletomane 7:30 Kempton (AW) Longshot: Olly Eden
Bahamian Heights (1.50 Wolverhampton)
Risks attached but now 4lb below last winning mark, and can give a good account with the race likely to be run to suit and this ease in grade.
10/1 Bahamian Heights 1:50 Wolverhampton (AW) Ireland: Tony O'Hehir
Gopsies Daughter (2.25 Navan)
A decisive winner of a five furlong handicap over the same course last Saturday, the Denis Hogan-trained seven-year-old can follow up under a 6lb mandatory penalty. The trip is slightly longer which shouldn't inconvenience her and, with the fast ground she relishes, the daughter of Captain Rio can score under 5lb claimer Killian Leonard who rode her last time.
11/4 Gopsies Daughter 2:25 Navan The Raceform Interactive nugget
Kevin Stott's last ten rides in handicaps at Hamilton for Kevin Ryan have produced figures of 1101172111 (70% strike-rate; +£28.12 to £1 stakes). He takes the mount on previous course winner Al Hawraa in the 1m5f contest at 3.00.
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Post by Kimmy on Jun 5, 2018 19:35:58 GMT
Michael Bell and Adam Kirby have a decent record at Kempton and the pair team up with Best Blue (7.30). He made a good return from a break last month and this drop in class and trip could see him improve.
David Broad is 6-16 (38 per cent) in Britain and he sends One Cool Girl (3.00 Hamilton) to try her luck. Her last run was probably her best to date when stepped up to 1m4f and, off a basement mark, she could make her presence felt.
Warren Greatrex does well at Uttoxeter (36 per cent) and his sole representative, The Black Squirrel (4.10), will look to enhance that record. The gelding made a pleasing reappearance last month when second at Wincanton and will be looking to go one better.
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Post by Kimmy on Jun 5, 2018 19:36:58 GMT
Saxon Warrior is heading to the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby and a potential rematch with Saturday's Epsom hero Masar and runner-up Dee Ex Bee.
While the Aidan O'Brien-trained son of Deep Impact started odds-on favourite at Epsom but could finish only fourth most bookmakers just favour him over Masar for the Curragh Classic on June 30.
Masar's next race is yet to be finalised, punters can have more confidence in backing Saxon Warrior after O'Brien said on Tuesday evening: "We've talked things over and it's been agreed Saxon Warrior will be aimed at the Irish Derby. He seems to have come out of Epsom well, and the Curragh is the plan."
O'Brien has sent out 12 winners of the Irish Derby, most recently Capri – who, notably, finished only sixth at Epsom a year ago.
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Post by Kimmy on Jun 6, 2018 7:07:19 GMT
Wednesday: going, weather & non-runners Hamilton GOING: GOOD TO SOFT (Good in places) (GoingStick 8.0) WEATHER: Sunny STALLS: 6f (2yo) & 1m 5f - Stands' side; Sprints - Centre; 1m 1f - Inside Kempton (AW) GOING: POLYTRACK: STANDARD TO SLOW (Watered) WEATHER: Partly cloudy STALLS: Inside Navan GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (Watering) WEATHER: Cloudy Uttoxeter GOING: GOOD (Good to firm in places) (Watering) (GoingStick 8.5) (1st fence in home straight omitted) WEATHER: Partly cloudy NON RUNNERS: 1:40 Blackadder (13) Wetherby GOING: GOOD TO FIRM (Good in places) (Watered) WEATHER: Cloudy STALLS: Sprint - Outside; 1m 2f - Centre; Remainder - Inside NON RUNNERS: 6:10 Lads Order (3) 7:10 Shamrokh (5) Wexford GOING: GOOD (Good to firm in places) (Watering) WEATHER: Mostly sunny Wolverhampton (AW) GOING: TAPETA: STANDARD WEATHER: Cloudy STALLS: 7f - Outside; Remainder - Inside NON RUNNERS: 2:20 Pesci (6) 3:50 Rinaria (2)
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Post by Kimmy on Jun 6, 2018 7:09:32 GMT
HAMILTON
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
2.00 Axel Jacklin
2.30 Rotherhithe
3.00 Kings Gold
3.30 Sir Dancealot
4.00 Aasheq
4.30 Start Time
5.00 Only Spoofing
GIMCRACK
2.00 Firewater
2.30 Rotherhithe
3.00 Sunrize
3.30 Laugh A Minute (nap)
4.00 Kharbetation
4.30 Start Time
5.00 Jessie Allan
WOLVERHAMPTON
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
1.50 Krystallite
2.20 Barend Boy
2.50 Semana Santa
3.20 Cayuga
3.50 Natalie Express
4.20 Robben Rainbow
4.50 Pride’s Gold
5.20 Azpeitia
GIMCRACK
1.50 Fareeq
2.20 Burj
2.50 Mad Endeavour
3.20 Kashgar
3.50 Domitilla
4.20 Mischief Managed
4.50 Boodley
5.20 Private Cashier
UTTOXETER
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
1.40 Simafar
2.10 Hit And Run
2.40 Amirr
3.10 Too Much Too Soon
3.40 Stradivarius Davis
4.10 Salix
4.40 Phangio
5.10 All Change
GIMCRACK
1.40 Great Colaci
2.10 Hit And Run
2.40 Lyndsays Lad
3.10 Too Much Too Soon
3.40 Beyond The Stars
4.10 Salix
4.40 Red Giant
5.10 Rusty Fox
WETHERBY
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
6.10 Double Quick
6.40 Climb Aboard
7.10 Doctor Cross (nb)
7.40 Mango Chutney
8.10 Rainbow Rising
8.40 Cosmic Tigress
9.10 Foxrush Take Time
GIMCRACK
6.10 Double Quick
6.40 Climb Aboard
7.10 Fanfair
7.40 Totally Magic
8.10 Rainbow Rising
8.40 Slipper Satin
9.10 Aliento
KEMPTON
ROBIN GOODFELLOW
6.00 Beyond Reason
6.30 Vixen
7.00 Red Mist
7.30 Balletomane
8.00 Simoon
8.30 The Way You Dance (nap)
9.00 Dance Teacher
GIMCRACK
6.00 Beyond Reason
6.30 Sir Roderic
7.00 Ask The Dude
7.30 Tight Lines (nb)
8.00 West Coast Flyer
8.30 Master Archer
9.00 Happy Escape
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Post by Kimmy on Jun 6, 2018 7:09:59 GMT
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Post by dennisg on Jun 6, 2018 7:22:00 GMT
in today's sporting life.................. Andrew Thornton's retirement at Uttoxeter on Wednesday will signal the end of an era in weighing rooms up and down the country. The 1998 Gold Cup-winning jockey is calling it a day following a career in the saddle which saw him ride his first winner way back in 1991 for northern training great Arthur Stephenson. As well as Cool Dawn in the blue riband, there were two other Cheltenham Festival successes and a raft of other big-race successes. The Welsh National on Miko De Beauchene, the King George VI Chase on See More Business and the Hennessy Gold Cup on Gingembre mean there is one glaring omission from his CV. "I think Simon was my best chance of a Grand National winner. He won the Great Yorkshire Chase and the Racing Post Chase, but fell at Valentine's on the second circuit (at Aintree)," said Thornton. "I tried my best and I won a Welsh and a Scottish National, but Aintree was the one that got away." Thornton has four rides at the Midlands venue, starting with Edward Elgar in the second division of the two-mile handicap hurdle, aptly renamed the Andrew Thornton Congratulations On Your Retirement Handicap Hurdle. "He'll have an each-way chance. He has his own ideas, but if he's on a going day then he'll have a chance. I've been riding for Caroline Bailey for about 10 years and had a few nice wins on Noble Legend for her," said Thornton. "Then it's Amirr for Seamus Mullins. I think I had my first ride for him in 1995, we go back a long way. He's definitely got a chance on his last run. Back on decent ground and after a break - he'd be my best chance. "Westerberry would have an each-way chance, she is what she is. "My last ride is Manhattan Spring and he looks to have Paul Nicholls' Stradivarius Davis to beat. Saxon Warrior looked a good thing in the Derby, though, so you should never be scared of one!" He added: "People have been saying some very nice things since I announced it (retirement), but I've tried not to read the papers. I will sit down when it is all over and look at it all and then I can appreciate it." As for career highlights and memorable rides, there have not surprisingly been plenty in a near 30-year spell. Many will remember his ride on Kingscliff in 2003 at Ascot, when the reins broke, although Thornton does not see that example of horsemanship as his best effort. "Everyone talks about that, but once the rein had broken there wasn't much I could do, I just let him get on with it," he said. "I think Mike De Beauchene in the Welsh National was my best, it sticks out because it was emotional. His trainer Robert Alner had had a really bad car accident just six weeks earlier, so it meant a lot. "I was as vigorous as I've ever been on a horse and he answered every question. "One of the horses I most enjoyed riding was Super Tactics. He got in a white lather, his teeth were grinding and his eyes would be bulging. I called him Mr Angry, he was a one-off and a brave man's ride. He was very good at Kempton. "My first Festival ride on Maamur was a winner for Captain (Tim) Forster, he was miles out of the weights but was never going to get beat that day. "The best I rode was French Holly, who knows what he might have achieved if he hadn't died early. The day he won the SunAlliance Hurdle at Cheltenham he had the world at his feet." Thornton has seen many changes in the game, but reckons the biggest difference is the mindset of the new breed of jockeys. "I'd say the professionalism of the lads now is the biggest change. The advances in physiotherapy, improvement in diet and fitness - you can't play at this game or you get found out," said Thornton. "I think that was brought about by John Francome. I've spanned two eras really, with Francs, Peter Scudamore, Richard Dunwoody and Jamie Osborne passing on to AP (McCoy), Dicky (Richard Johnson) and Timmy Murphy et al. "I don't think it will be possible for anyone to match the number AP and Dicky have racked up, simply because there is no trainer as dominant these days. "James Bowen has a similar style to AP in his younger days, but obviously has a long way to go. I'm a big fan of Nico de Boinville, too - you don't see many of his rides make mistakes and I think he's very underrated."
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Post by dennisg on Jun 6, 2018 7:25:15 GMT
Anita Chambers is backing Roger Varian's Laugh A Minute to score at Hamilton - she has a tip for every race at every Wednesday meeting. Laugh A Minute can make the most of a drop in class in the British Stallion Studs Clyde EBF Conditions Stakes at Hamilton. Roger Varian's charge was among the smarter juvenile performers last season, chasing home the likes of Wells Farhh Go and Dream Today before landing a sizeable pot at Doncaster's St Leger meeting. His victory in that sales race saw his mark shoot up from 82 to 101, which forced Varian to raise his sights significantly on his return to action. While Laugh A Minute could finish only fourth in the Group Three Pavilion Stakes at Ascot last month, that was a decent effort as he raced a bit too keenly in the early stages and surely would have found the six furlong trip a shade too sharp. Laugh A Minute should now have the racing edge on him, though, and while he has a bit to find with Kimberella and Sir Dancealot, this Mayson colt looks one who can make swift progress through the ranks. Kharbetation has been a bit disappointing since winning on his belated debut back in July 2016, but should be followed as he lines up on his lowest rating yet in the Weatherbys Printing Services Hamiltonian Handicap. He appeared to take a step in the right direction when finishing fourth at Ripon on his reappearance, just dropping off the pace a little when push came to shove at the line. David O'Meara switches back to nine furlongs from a mile and a quarter now and off a perch of 80, Kharbetation might be ready to finally resume winning ways. Tight Lines can make the long trip to Kempton pay dividends in the 32Red.com Handicap. She had no real chance of winning on her debut at Newcastle, tackling a winner who was vastly favoured under the conditions of the race while looking most in need of the outing after 270 days off the track. Tight Lines then had to give best to the favourite when second at Nottingham on her handicap debut, but Mark Johnston must surely have been satisfied with that effort. The handicapper left her alone after that run and Tight Lines can take advantage here. Domitilla can sparkle on her return in the Capital Roofing Fillies' Handicap at Wolverhampton. She was last seen when winning on her handicap debut at Lingfield back in December, with three subsequent winners finishing in behind to give the form a solid look. Marco Botti's charge has been raised 7lb for that effort, but she could still be ahead of the game. Rainbow Rising is the pick in Wetherby's Watch Racing UK In Stunning HD Fillies' Handicap. She steps back up to a mile and six furlongs after finishing third over a mile and a half last time, with the longer trip looking to be more up her street. Sporting Life tips: HAMILTON: 2.00 Firewater, 2.30 Rotherhithe, 3.00 Sunrize, 3.30 LAUGH A MINUTE (NAP), 4.00 Kharbetation, 4.30 Start Time, 5.00 Jessie Allan. KEMPTON: 6.00 Beyond Reason, 6.30 Sir Roderic, 7.00 Ask The Dude, 7.30 Tight Lines, 8.00 West Coast Flyer, 8.30 Master Archer, 9.00 Happy Escape. NAVAN: 2.25 Bellick, 2.55 Gossamer Wings, 3.25 Understate, 3.55 Pedisnap, 4.25 Arthurian Fame, 4.55 Camile, 5.25 Rockfish. UTTOXETER: 1.40 Great Colaci, 2.10 Hit And Run, 2.40 Lyndsays Lad, 3.10 Too Much Too Soon, 3.40 Beyond The Stars, 4.10 Salix, 4.40 Red Giant, 5.10 Rusty Fox. WETHERBY: 6.10 Double Quick, 6.40 Climb Aboard, 7.10 Fanfair, 7.40 Totally Magic, 8.10 Rainbow Rising, 8.40 Slipper Satin, 9.10 Aliento. WEXFORD: 5.50 Ozzie's Way, 6.20 Dorking, 6.50 Blondes No More, 7.20 High Nellie, 7.50 Steel Wave, 8.20 He Knows My Name, 8.50 Not For You. WOLVERHAMPTON: 1.50 Fareeq, 2.20 Burj, 2.50 Mad Endeavour, 3.20 Kashgar, 3.50 Domitilla, 4.20 Mischief Managed, 4.50 Boodley, 5.20 Private Cashier. DOUBLE: Laugh A Minute and Tight Lines.
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Post by dennisg on Jun 6, 2018 7:27:04 GMT
Ian Williams is leaning towards running Magic Circle in the Lonsdale Cup on his next start after confirming he will not be supplemented for the Ascot Gold Cup. The Alvechurch handler has earmarked Group Two prize at York in August as a potential port of call for the son of Makfi, before sending him to Australia for a shot at the Melbourne Cup at Flemington on November 6. After running out a decisive winner of the Chester Cup on his debut for Williams, the six-year-old backed it up last time out with an impressive victory in the Group Three Henry II Stakes at Sandown. Williams said: "I can tell you that Magic Circle will not be running in the Ascot Gold Cup. The plan is to work back from the Melbourne Cup and he will probably have one run here before going out there. "I thought it was a very solid performance at Sandown and it was a great run to meet the qualifying criteria for the Melbourne Cup. "The priority is the Melbourne Cup. It is all about getting the horse to the Melbourne Cup in good shape. "The Lonsdale Cup fits in well and that's the more likely race he will run in."
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Post by dennisg on Jun 6, 2018 7:28:54 GMT
Matt Brocklebank bids to unearth the best bets on Wednesday's cards with the nap selection running at Kempton in the evening. Sporting Life's Daily Nap, June 6 Nap: Insurgence (7.30 Kempton) Next Best: Our Kylie (8.10 Wetherby) Treble: Sir Dancealot (3.30 Hamilton) 1 1 Insurgence34 39-7OR: 85BFD 13/8 Form: 0671-12T: J R FanshaweJ: Daniel Muscutt Last run Live betting powered by 7 4 Our Kylie16 68-9OR: 64D 4/1 Form: 031/611-T: B EllisonJ: Ben Robinson (3) Last run Live betting powered by 3 2 Sir Dancealot21 49-4OR: 111D 6/5 Form: 6215-23T: D R C ElsworthJ: P Mulrennan Last run Live betting powered by INSURGENCE has been a different animal since being sent down the all-weather handicap route on the back of three qualifying runs on turf and his recent form stands up to the closest scrutiny. After taking advantage of a gift of an opening mark (71) at Lingfield in November, he’s put in two more seriously good efforts at the same venue, winning from a tough-looking position in April and then almost winning from a tough-looking position in May, before Crack On Crack On mowed him down late with a jaw-dropping burst of speed. Crack On Crack On went on to win the Amix Silver Bowl Handicap at Haydock and is now rated 93, so a half-length defeat to that rival when giving him 2lb reads exceptionally well. His earlier win has also been franked in no uncertain terms, with runner-up Bungee Jump winning subsequently at Chepstow, and the fourth Flavius Titus going in since at Doncaster. Insurgence has himself gone up the weights again, but a new mark of 85 clearly still leaves room to manoeuvre as it’s highly unlikely we’ve seen the best of the son of Sepoy yet. Fanshawe, who looks to be coming into a bit of form, excels with these progressive handicappers and he’s got lucky with the draw here too, Insurgence breaking from stall one. That should allow Daniel Muscutt to avoid getting too far back early on, while the more galloping nature of the track at Kempton, especially compared to Lingfield, looks another potential plus-point. He's the banker bet on the card in the 32Red.com Handicap, despite having to give enough weight to the lightly-raced Tight Lines, who is also handily drawn in two. OUR KYLIE is dangerously-well treated on her return to Flat action in Wetherby’s Watch Racing UK In Stunning HD Fillies’ Handicap. She won back-to-back when last seen on the level last summer and not only resumes from just a 2lb higher mark, but her subsequent form over hurdles suggests she may have improved again. Her recent nose second at Towcester came from a hurdles mark of 122 (subsequently up another 2lb) and a current Flat perch of 64 translates very favourably in this sphere. She’s a strong stayer, loves fast ground and is tough in a battle. The likes of Tarte Tropezienne and Lady Persephone, who each have to concede plenty of weight, will surely be made to fight by Brian Ellison’s likeable mare. SIR DANCEALOT won’t be much of a price in the British Stallion Studs Clyde EBF Conditions Stakes at Hamilton, but completes the treble. He’s the pick of these by a considerable margin at the weights and looks to have been found a golden opportunity in which to return to winning ways following a creditable third behind Harry Angel and Brando in the Duke of York. Daily Nap record: -1.88pts
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Post by Kimmy on Jun 6, 2018 19:13:13 GMT
9.00 Kempton
4/1 Happy Escape 9:00 Kempton (AW) This four-year-old filly returns to the all-weather on her first start for trainer Tony Carroll following a debut turf victory at Chepstow last month.
The daughter of Delegator finished in the top three at Kempton on five of her six starts and should not be discounted tonight.
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Post by Kimmy on Jun 6, 2018 19:14:18 GMT
Hamilton Park, 06 Jun 18 Race 1 - 2:00pm THE BB FOODSERVICE NOVICE AUCTION STAKES (CLASS 4) (PLUS 10 RACE) (A £20,000 BB Foodservice 2yo Series Qualifier) Permission was given for AGENT SMITH (IRE) to go to post early. It was also noted that the colt wore a lip chain which was removed at the start.
It was noted that shortly after leaving the stalls, AXEL JACKLIN, unplaced, had to be taken off the heels of AGENT SMITH (IRE), unplaced, which caused FIREWATER, placed fourth, to be moved off its intended line. However, after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that it did not involve a riding offence.
Following the race, Daniel Tudhope reported that SMART ILLUSION (IRE), unplaced, hung right throughout.
Race 2 - 2:30pm THE NEILSLAND AND EARNOCK JULIAN WATSON MEMORIAL "CONFINED" NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (Not run in more than three Flat races) The Starter reported that ROTHERHITHE had refused to enter the stalls and was withdrawn. Barry McHugh, the representative of Richard Fahey and the Starter were interviewed and shown recordings of the start. Fahey’s representative was informed that any future similar behaviour from the filly may result in the her being reported to the Head Office of the British Horseracing Authority.
Following the race, Paul Mulrennan reported that WARTON (IRE), unplaced, became upset in the stalls and was never travelling. Clifford Lee reported that THUNDER BUDDY, unplaced, did not act coming down the hill.
Race 3 - 3:00pm THE WATCH RACING UK ANYWHERE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) The performance of SUNRIZE (IRE) which started second favourite but finished unplaced, was considered. The representative of David O’Meara explained that the gelding was unsuited by the Good, Good to Firm in places ground on this occasion and would prefer a slower surface. Her explanations were noted and SUNRIZE (IRE) was routine tested.
Following the race, the Veterinary Office reported that LONDON GLORY, unplaced, had bled from the nose.
Race 5 - 4:00pm THE WEATHERBYS PRINTING SERVICES HAMILTONIAN HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for KHARBETATION (IRE) to go to post early.
An enquiry was held to consider why Michael Easterby was running NOVELTY SEEKER (USA), here at Hamilton on going described as Good, Good to Firm in places, having declared gelding a non-runner at York on 25 May 2018, on ground with the same official description. The trainer’s representative stated that having walked the track at York in their opinion it was quicker than the official description, and felt that the gelding would be better suited by the Hamilton track.
Following the race, Harrison Shaw reported that NOVELTY SEEKER (USA), placed fifth, was denied a clear run from approaching the final furlong. Shane Gray reported that KHARBETATION (IRE), placed seventh, hung left in the home straight.
Race 7 - 5:00pm THE WATCH RACING UK IN HD APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Following the race, Jim Goldie reported that the race may have come too soon for JESSIE ALLAN (IRE), placed fifth, having run only 2 days previously. JESSIE ALLAN (IRE) was routine tested. View Stewards report Wolverhampton, 06 Jun 18 Race 1 - 1:50pm THE WRIGHTS ROOFING HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for BAHAMIAN HEIGHTS to go early to post.
An enquiry was held to consider interference inside the final furlong when GLORIUX, placed second, ridden by Lewis Edmunds, manoeuvred left-handed causing ABSOLUTELY AWESOME, placed fifth, ridden by John Egan, to have to take a check. Edmunds was cautioned for careless riding as he had manoeuvred left when not sufficiently clear.
Inside the last furlong ABSOLUTELY AWESOME, placed fifth, shifted slightly right-handed taking BAHAMIAN HEIGHTS, placed seventh, marginally off its intended line, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved and that it had not improved the placing of ABSOLUTELY AWESOME.
Race 2 - 2:20pm THE POLYROOF PRODUCTS NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) The Starter reported that BROTHER BENTLEY was unruly in the stalls and was withdrawn. Ronald Harris was informed that the colt could not run until the day after passing a stalls test.
An enquiry was held to consider interference approaching the first bend when MAYFAIR SPIRIT (IRE), placed fourth, hung marginally left-handed, before being quickly corrected, interfering with BAREND BOY, unplaced, ridden by Josephine Gordon, who in turn interfered with ROCKY PARK, unplaced, ridden by Luke Morris, who had to take a check on the rail. The interference was found to be accidental as Donohoe had been quick to correct his mount.
Race 3 - 2:50pm THE M.R. (SITE SERVICES) LTD HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for FRENCH to be mounted in the chute and for PUSHKIN MUSEUM (IRE) and TASAABOQ to go early to post.
Race 4 - 3:20pm THE MOULTON'S CLAIMING STAKES (CLASS 6) The Starter reported that PLYMOUTH SOUND refused to enter the stalls. Bernard Llewellyn was informed that the gelding could not run until the day after passing a stalls test.
PLYMOUTH SOUND and KASHGAR, trained by Bernard Llewellyn, and ANIMATED HERO, trained by Rebecca Menzies, failed to enter the parade ring due to the riders being late to weigh out following the previous race being late off.
Following the race the Veterinary Officer reported that KASHGAR, placed seventh, lost its right hind shoe.
Race 5 - 3:50pm THE CAPITAL ROOFING FILLIES' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Permission was given for NARALSAIF (IRE) to go early to post.
Race 6 - 4:20pm THE NFRC HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Permission was given for CHETAN to go early to post.
Race 7 - 4:50pm THE NFRC MIDLANDS "CONFINED" FILLIES' NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (Not run in more than four Flat races) (DIV I) Following the race Martin Dwyer reported that ANOTHER SITUATION (USA), unplaced, hung right-handed and David Probert reported that MANDUKHAI (IRE), unplaced, ran green. William Carson reported that the bit slipped through JUMEIRAH JOY (IRE)'s mouth. JUMEIRAH JOY was unplaced.
Race 8 - 5:20pm THE NFRC MIDLANDS "CONFINED" FILLIES' NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (Not run in more than four Flat races) (DIV II) Permission was given for BEDWYYAH (IRE) to go early to post.
Entering the back straight, BEDWYYAH (IRE), placed third, shifted marginally left-handed interfering with LADY SAFEARA, unplaced, who in turn interfered with PASSIONATE LOVE (IRE), unplaced, who in turn interfered with PRIVATE CASHIER, 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 BEDWYYAH (IRE)
Approaching the five furlong marker, the winner, THE CHEMIST, shifted marginally left-handed interfering with AZPEITIA, placed second, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved and that it had not improved the placing of THE CHEMIST. View Stewards report Uttoxeter, 06 Jun 18 Race 1 - 1:40pm THE TOMMO HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV I) Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that CELER ET AUDAX, which was pulled up, bled from the nose and SIMAFAR (IRE), unplaced, lost its right fore shoe.
Race 2 - 2:10pm THE ANDREW THORNTON CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR RETIREMENT HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV II) Approaching the line, GOAL (IRE), placed fourth, edged slightly left causing HEY BOB (IRE), unplaced, to be checked, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved and that it had not improved the placing of GOAL (IRE).
Race 3 - 2:40pm THE ABACUS DECORATORS "NATIONAL HUNT" MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Following the race, Jeremiah McGrath reported that LYNDSAY LAD, unplaced, stopped quickly and the Veterinary Officer reported that the gelding displayed a prolonged recovery during a post-race examination.
Race 4 - 3:10pm THE MICHAEL PLANT MEMORIAL NOVICES' HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Robert Dunne, the rider of PSYCHOCANDY (IRE), placed second, was suspended for 2 days for using his whip above the permitted level from turning into the home straight.
Following the race, Sean Bowen reported that ELKSTONE, which was pulled up, hung right.
Race 5 - 3:40pm THE MERCIA POWER RESPONSE NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Following the race, Daryl Jacob reported that STRADIVARIUS DAVIS (FR), placed third, hung right and the Veterinary Officer reported that MANHATTAN SPRING, placed second, finished lame on its right fore.
Race 6 - 4:10pm THE enhancedbets.co.uk NOVICES' HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) SALIX (FR) wore earplugs.
Following the race, David Bass reported that TOUCHY SUBJECT (IRE), which was pulled up, stopped quickly and the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 7 - 4:40pm THE @uttoxetertwit HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Following the race, Mr Alex Edwards reported that HIGH COUNSEL (IRE), which was pulled up, was never travelling and the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 8 - 5:10pm THE JLC RECRUITMENT AND CARE STANDARD OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that RUSTY FOX (FR), unplaced, was suffering from post-race ataxia. View Stewards report Wetherby, 06 Jun 18 Fixture Note After Race 2 the going was changed to Good to Firm (from Good to Firm, Good in Places). Race 1 - 6:10pm THE BRITISH STALLION STUDS EBF NOVICE MEDIAN AUCTION STAKES (CLASS 5) Inside the final 2 furlongs, PRANCEALONG (IRE), unplaced, shifted quickly right causing DOUBLE QUICK (IRE), unplaced, to be taken off its intended line, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Race 2 - 6:40pm THE PARTY IN THE PADDOCK ON 22ND JUNE NOVICE MEDIAN AUCTION STAKES (CLASS 6) Following the race, the Veterinary Office reported that CLIMB ABOARD, placed third, had lost its right fore shoe.
Race 3 - 7:10pm THE AMT VEHICLE RENTAL LEEDS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Having reviewed the start the Stewards were satisfied that METRONOMIC (IRE) had reared and put its head in the adjacent stall as the Start was effected and was deemed to be a runner.
Race 4 - 7:40pm THE NAPOLEONS CASINO LEEDS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) SULTAN BAYBARS lost its right fore shoe on the way to the start. As David O’Meara had indicated at declaration prior to racing that the gelding should not be withdrawn in the event that it shed a plate, SULTAN BAYBARS was allowed to run.
Approximately 2 ½ furlongs out, TOTALLY MAGIC (IRE), unplaced, weakened quickly causing FINGAL’S CAVE (IRE), unplaced, to be checked, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved.
Inside the final furlong FAMILY FORTUNES, placed second, ducked quickly left causing interference to MANGO CHUTNEY, placed third, which in turn interfered with WHITKIRK, placed sixth, 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 FAMILY FORTUNES.
Following the race, Jane Elliott reported that STIPULATE, unplaced, was slowly away. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of TOTALLY MAGIC (IRE), unplaced, revealed the gelding to be suffering from atrial fibrillation. View Stewards report Kempton Park, 06 Jun 18 Race 1 - 6:00pm THE WISE BETTING AT racinguk.com FILLIES' NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (PLUS 10 RACE) Following the race, Kieran O'Neill reported that LADY MAIZIE (IRE), unplaced, hung right-handed throughout, Gabriele Malune reported that MUTHHILA (IRE), unplaced, hung right-handed under pressure, and Trevor Whelan reported that ON THE BALCONY (IRE), placed fourth, ran too free.
Race 2 - 6:30pm THE 100% PROFITS BOOST AT 32Redsport.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Permission was given for VIXEN (IRE) to be mounted in the chute.
Race 4 - 7:30pm THE 32Red.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) BEST BLUE wore a nose net.
BEST BLUE, ROBSDELIGHT (IRE), BLAME CULTURE (USA) and IMAGE were all late in the Parade Ring. Being satisfied this was due to the riders being delayed weighing out due to the previous race being late off, no further action was taken.
Inside the final furlong, HAN SOLO BERGER (IRE), unplaced, edged marginally left-handed causing the rider of ROBSDELIGHT (IRE), placed seventh, to take a check. After viewing a recording of the incident it was found that no riding offence was involved and it had not improved the placing of HAN SOLO BERGER (IRE).
Following the race, Oisin Murphy reported that BLAME CULTURE (USA), placed sixth, ran too free, Trevor Whelan reported that THE LAMPLIGHTER (IRE), unplaced, hung left-handed throughout, John Egan reported that CANFORD'S JOY (IRE), unplaced, ran too free, and David Egan reported that CHARACTER WITNESS (IRE), placed third, was denied a clear run.
Race 5 - 8:00pm THE 32Red HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) NOVIS ADVENTUS (IRE) was late in the Parade Ring due to Neil Mulholland having to change the girth.
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Post by Kimmy on Jun 6, 2018 19:15:14 GMT
Newmarket: David Milnes
Angel's Hideaway (2.30 Haydock, nap)
Ran a promising debut when third at Newmarket last month and has since impressed in her work on the Al Bahathri. John Gosden's filly is well drawn and won't mind the ground.
5/4 Angel's Hideaway 2:30 Haydock Others to follow Yarmouth 1.50 Beachwalk, 2.20 Blonde Warrior, 2.50 Argentello, 3.20 Tyrsal, 3.50 Right About Now, 4.20 Martineo, 4.50 Marilyn, 5.20 Comporta. Haydock 2.00 Eyecatcher, 3.30 Emphatic, 4.30 Mystic Flight. Ripon 2.10 Eyelool, 2.40 Global Art, 4.10 Indian Warrior, 4.40 Restive Spirit. Sandown 5.55 Zalpa, 6.25 Artarmon, 7.00 George Villiers, 7.35 Christopher Wood, 8.05 Al Muffrih, 8.40 Fondest. Carlisle 6.05 Stage Play, 6.40 Early Edition, 7.15 Kohinur, 7.45 Ferrier, 8.20 Fujaira Prince. North: Colin Russell
Mutadaffeq (7.15 Carlisle, nap)
Back to form when third at Hamilton on latest start. He's really well handicapped now and has conditions to suit.
9/4 Mutadaffeq 7:15 Carlisle Others to follow Carlisle 6.05 Samantha James, 6.40 Seductive Moment, 7.45 Mystical Mac, 8.50 Mustaqbal, 9.20 Mishaal. Haydock 2.00 Quantatmental, 2.30 Glass Slippers, 3.00 Blyton, 3.30 Paco Escostar, 4.00 Bashiba, 4.30 Cashel, 5.00 Beach Break. Ripon 2.10 Yellow Fire, 2.40 Juneau, 3.10 Mooltazem, 3.40 Gurkha Friend, 4.10 Rickyroadboy, 4.40 Good Boy Alfie, 5.10 Regal Mirage. Sandown 5.55 Collect Call, 6.25 Poetic Steps, 7.35 Arch Gold. 8.40 Chantresse. Yarmouth 1.50 Enrolment, 3.50 Kiwi Bay, 4.20 Vera Drake, 4.50 Foxy Rebel, 5.20 Snowdon. Lambourn: James Burn
Heartwarming (5.55 Sandown, nap)
A half-sister to the classy Heartache, who looks poised to go close at a venue where trainer Clive Cox enjoys plenty of winners.
11/4 Heartwarming 5:55 Sandown Others to follow Carlisle 6.40 Nate The Great. Haydock 2.00 Groveman, 3.00 Soldiers Call. Ripon 4.40 Savaanah. Sandown 6.25 Mercer's Troop, 8.40 Ripley. Racing Post Ratings: Paul Curtis
Bashiba (4.00 Haydock)
Well handicapped on the form he was showing this time last year, including a third over course and distance off 9lb higher, and shaped as if he was coming back to his best on his latest start.
7/2 Bashiba 4:00 Haydock Topspeed: Dave Edwards
Airmax (2.00 Haydock)
Found one too good when favourite at Windsor last month but Ralph Beckett's three-year-old should be given a chance to recover losses.
4/1 Airmax 2:00 Haydock Longshot: Dave Revers
Ripley (8.40 Sandown)
The Charlie Hills-trained three-year-old ran an encouraging race last time out at Goodwood and is bred to appreciate this step up in trip.
8/1 Ripley 8:40 Sandown Ireland: Tony O'Hehir
Ice Cold In Alex (6.50 Leopardstown)
The Ken Condon-trained four-year-old will be tackling a mile for the first time and, following a good effort over seven furlongs at the same track 13 days ago, he gets the vote to score under Shane Foley.
6/1 Ice Cold In Alex 6:50 Leopardstown >> There are no West Country tips on Thursday The Raceform Interactive nugget
Frankie Dettori's last ten rides on three-year-olds at Yarmouth have resulted in figures of 1416111111 (80 per cent strike-rate; +£10.43 to £1 stakes). He is 3-3 on John Gosden-trained three-year-olds at the track and he rides Argentello for that trainer in the mile novice stakes at 2.50.
3/1 Argentello 2:50 Yarmouth Members can read the latest exclusive tipping content such as Pricewise and Paul Kealy from 8pm daily on racingpost.com
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Post by Kimmy on Jun 6, 2018 19:15:48 GMT
John Gosden and Frankie Dettori are a team to follow at Yarmouth. The pair boast a 67 per cent strike-rate at the track and they are represented by Argentello in the 2.50.
William Haggas has an excellent 44 per cent strike-rate with runners at Ripon and has also had two winners from two runners with debutants at the track. The trainer saddles Saint Diana in the 4.40.
Sending runners on long journeys – 286 plus miles – often pays off for Archie Watson, and Nate The Great makes his debut in Carlisle’s 6.40. Top jockey Danny Tudhope is booked and the Nathaniel colt should run well.
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Post by Kimmy on Jun 6, 2018 19:16:34 GMT
The retiring Andrew Thornton had the victory on his final day as a jockey he desperately craved, when the 45-year-old came home clear aboard the even-money favourite Amirr for old ally Seamus Mullins at Uttoxeter on Wednesday.
The elder statesman of the weighing room, who was partnering his 1,007th winner of a near 27-year career, had earlier finished sixth on his first ride of the afternoon aboard the Caroline Bailey-trained Edward Elgar.
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Post by Kimmy on Jun 6, 2018 19:17:16 GMT
Mike Dillon, the man who became synonymous with Ladbrokes in a career spanning 46 years and who helped save the Grand National when it was imperilled in the 1970s, is to leave the bookmaker next month.
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Post by Kimmy on Jun 6, 2018 19:58:27 GMT
Denman, an icon of 21st century jump racing, died on Tuesday aged 18, leaving an outstanding legacy with a memorable victory in the Cheltenham Gold Cup as the pinnacle and prompting emotional tributes across the sport.
Known by his legions of fans as The Tank, Denman secured his place in jumping folklore through a string of brilliant performances and his head-to-head rivalry with stablemate and neighbour Kauto Star.
The defining moment of his career came in the 2008 Cheltenham Gold Cup – a race in which he never failed to give his all – when he produced a relentless performance of galloping and jumping to defeat defending champion Kauto Star and future Grand National winner Neptune Collonges.
Co-owner Paul Barber said: “If you’ve got great, big horses like him there's a lot of strain and unfortunately they don’t live forever. I was so lucky to have him at home for the last couple of years and watch him enjoy life."
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Post by Kimmy on Jun 6, 2018 19:59:41 GMT
Redkirk Warrior won his second-ever race at Ascot and now after 17 starts, three Group 1 victories and A$2.7 million in prize-money, the star sprinter is all set to return for Royal Ascot glory.
The seven-year-old gelding, under the care of training partners David and Ben Hayes and Tom Dabernig, will depart their Flemington stables and fly out of Melbourne late on Wednesday evening before touching down in London early on Thursday morning.
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Post by dennisg on Jun 7, 2018 6:36:42 GMT
in today's sporting life................ Willie Mullins expressed his delight after saddling the 3,000th winner of his career at Wexford on Wednesday evening. The Closutton handler reached the personal milestone after Timi Roli carried the silks made famous by 22-times Grade One winner Hurricane Fly to glory in the World Cup Betting On The Brand New, Faster Than Ever BoyleSports App Hurdle. Mullins, who sent out his first winner at Thurles in February 1988, told the Press Association Sport: "It's a nice thing to do and I'd never have dreamt of doing anything like this when I started off. "I'd hoped I would get a few winners on the board and get established and I'm very pleased to have come this far. "We have known we have been close for a few days, but it's still a nice surprise to achieve it. "It was great for the horse of the Creightons to do it, as Hurricane Fly will always be a special horse to us in the yard. "Hopefully Timi Roli can start to improve now, though I doubt he will ever be as good as Hurricane Fly!" He added: "We have had a lot of people that have been with us a long time and it's a huge team effort from our staff, as they keep the whole thing rolling the whole time, while the likes of Ruby Walsh has been with us on and off for 17 or 18 years. "The owners haven given us the investment to make it all happen, so a huge thanks goes to them. "We were delighted when Rich Ricci came into the yard to give us more spending power to go get some nice horses. "We have also had a lot of success with the Supreme Horse Racing Club, Gigginstown House Stud, Graham Wylie and more recently Jared Sullivan and Simon Munir and Isaac Souede. We have a good broad spectrum of owners, which makes it a lot of fun." The current Irish National Hunt champion trainer picked out selected several horses and performances that stand out in particular among his current haul of winners. He said: "As far as milestones with the horses go, Tourist Attraction would be one, as he was our first Cheltenham Festival winner, then after that we had the likes of Florida Pearl come along and Hurricane Fly. "Annie Power was a special horse and Quevega will always have a big place in the memory bank. "I think winning the Grand National with Hedgehunter for Trevor Hemmings is right up there as a special achievement and I suppose the other one would be Hurricane Fly winning the Champion Hurdle, as he was our first Champion Hurdle winner." While Mullins may have ticked a lot of boxes off on his glittering CV, there are still several he would like to achieve across both codes of the sport. He said: "I would like to win the Cheltenham Gold Cup, while I would also like to win an Ascot Gold Cup and a Melbourne Cup. "They are all races I'd like to think we have a chance of winning, as we have got the horses to do it. "They are reasonable targets that we might hopefully get to achieve."
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Post by dennisg on Jun 7, 2018 6:38:59 GMT
Andrew Thornton enjoyed the perfect send-off to his riding career with a winner at Uttoxeter. The 45-year-old announced on Monday he would hang up his riding boots following four rides at the Midlands track, with long-time supporter Seamus Mullins supplying three mounts while Caroline Bailey provided the fourth. Out of luck on his first ride, Thornton made no mistake on the Mullins-trained Amirr in the Abacus Decorators "National Hunt" Maiden Hurdle, travelling well throughout and looking the likely winner with three to jump. The partnership made no mistake from there, with the even-money favourite coming home with 10 lengths in hand of Blue N Yellow. Thornton - who can count the Gold Cup, Welsh National, King George VI Chase and Hennessy Gold Cup among over 1,000 winning rides - was given a rapturous welcome on his return to the winner's enclosure and sprayed with champagne by his fellow jockeys. At The Races ✔ @attheraces Replying to @attheraces "Ah - that's quite special!"@athorntonracing talks to @leglockluke after notching a winner at @uttoxeterraces on his last day as a jockey 2:49 PM - Jun 6, 2018 61 16 people are talking about this Twitter Ads info and privacy He said: "It couldn't have worked out any better. It's a special day. "The lads are all here, Dave Roberts (agent) is here and my parents are here, my little boy and Yvonne (wife). "To be honest I didn't have a look round as I thought Jerry McGrath (Lyndsays Lad) could be on my tail not moving and if I looked round that could cost me the race. "I just put my head down and waited until we crossed the winning line, as it is not over until you cross that winning post." Thornton's last ever ride was so nearly a fairytale one, with Manhattan Spring going down narrowly to Lively Article. He said: "Who will remember that I got beat on the last one in 20 years' time, probably nobody! I've had a winner for the day and that has put the icing on the cake. It has been hard work riding four on the bounce. "It's been good, though, as it has kept the mind concentrated. It was just business and about getting the job done. "I was running on empty coming to the last on Manhattan Spring and I could just feel something on my outside and there was nothing left at the last. I didn't feel too bad crossing the line but I thought 'Tommy (O'Brien)' you have gone and done me', another of Dave Roberts' jockeys. "It's not sunk in yet, but I've enjoyed every minute of today. I'm lucky I've gone until 45, how many can say that? It has just been enjoyable and you can't turn the clock back. "After I rode the first one I was thinking 'I'm pleased I'm giving up, as that was hard work'. It was great fun and good to see everybody here and get out in one piece." 👏🏇 Veteran jockey & true gentleman of the weighing room Andrew Thornton bows out after over 30 years in the saddle... 🥇 First winner in 1991 🏆 Cheltenham Gold Cup 1998 🥇 Three Cheltenham victories 🥇 1000+ winners 🙌 And he rides another winner on his final day! pic.twitter.com/ePD2wFuU7N — Sporting Life (@sportinglife) June 6, 2018 Reflecting on his career, he said: "I wanted to go out on my own terms. I wanted to make the most of it and enjoy it. "There was talk (of retirement) probably just before the 1,000th winner, but as I said how can I get to 1,000, pull the plug on what will be one of the happiest days of my life and turn it into one of the worst? "What happened in the winner's enclosure that day (injured his knee on dismounting) gave me nine months respite. I had an injury and I was going to make sure I came back better, fitter and stronger than I have done in the past - that was the primary goal. "There was a little bit of business that wasn't quite finished and I wanted to make sure I ticked all the boxes. "Me and Timmy Murphy made a pact - he said he would see me out, but he didn't realise how stubborn I am. I rang him up to tell him I was only waiting for him to retire. "The banter and the leg-pull is what I will miss most. There is no other place like that weighing room." Yvonne Thornton pointed to what have been an emotional few days. She said: "He has kept riding because he loved it, but I said there could be that one last time you have an injury and you are forced to retire. "It is like a good party - I just wanted him to come out on his terms and injury free. "I've had a permanent lump in my throat since Thursday, but it is more nostalgia as I'm so proud of him. "The messages of support and congratulations have been so heartwarming. It has been absolutely overwhelming and that's what I find so emotional. I knew he was quite highly thought of, but it has just taken me back." His father, David, said: "I've 30 albums of his cuttings. If you said to me what he won on the November 8, 1996 I could tell you what he won. I'm relieved, but it is a sad day. "He has had a lot of lovely horses to ride. Kingscliff was the most memorable race at Ascot and dide him an awful lot of good and another that did him an awful lot of good was when he nearly come off Cool Dawn at Ascot. How he hung on I don't know. "He has lived on fresh air, scenery and love." Thornton tributes Tributes have been paid to jockey Andrew Thornton by those from across the racing industry after he called time on his career at Uttoxeter on Wednesday: Richard Johnson, jockey "He has been a fantastic friend and jockey to ride with and to share the weighing room with. He has always been 100 per cent dedicated, but at the same time he has also been there for every other jockey in the weighing room for help and advice. "Andrew is a great role model for any young jockey coming through. If you work hard like him you can achieve lots of things, as he has shown by having a fantastic career. The main thing is he is a gentleman and someone I've learnt a lot off. "I can't speak highly enough of him, I don't think there is anyone in jump racing who would have a bad word to say about him." Luke Harvey, former jockey and ITV and ATR presenter "I was lucky enough to ride against Andrew Thornton and when you are riding and competing against people more than once you would have a cross word with them - but I never had a cross word with him. He is an absolute top man. "He had his own style and I think he was more Dicky Turpin than Dicky Johnson, but horses did seem to jump for him. "We rather ridicule him and laugh at him and take the mick out of his style, but to ride over 1,000 winners and many at the highest level is a remarkable achievement and he should be lauded for it." Seamus Mullins, trainer "It's a sad day really. He has ridden for me for around 25 years, so it has been a long association. We've begged to differ a few times, but we've never had a cross word. "I can count on the one hand the amount of indifferent rides he has given for me and he has won on a lot of horses I didn't think would win. "He was very supportive of all the young riders I've had over the years. He is the ultimate professional and proper gentleman and a hell of a nice bloke. Harry Skelton, jockey "He was someone you could always turn to. He is a book of knowledge. His dedication to the game year on year has been amazing. If you thought something hadn't gone well he would come and approach you and talk to you. That was always a nice feeling when you are younger. "We are all competitors in there, but we get on great and I hope he has a happy retirement. I'd say he could be as busy in his retirement, as he is such a grafter." Daryl Jacob, jockey "He has been a massive influence to me since I came from Ireland to Robert and Sally Alner. He has given me so much help and support and is a fantastic man to learn from. He is a great man in the country and is very strong at the finish. "He is an all-round really nice person and will be sadly missed in the weighing room. I owe him a great deal for all the help and advice he gave me when I started with Robert and Sally Alner." Dave Roberts, agent "We started in 1993 after he rode a horse at Worcester that he won on as an amateur and we just got together after that and have been together ever since. "It has been 25 years of booking him rides and helping him ride 1,000 winners. He has probably ridden for more trainers over the years than anybody, as there is not many he hasn't ridden for. He is the ultimate professional and he would never turn a ride down. "You can see by the size of him he has to keep his weight down, which he does. I remember telling him one day Cool Dawn had 10st in a handicap at Ascot and he did it, which led to the Gold Cup win. "Any jockey coming into this game should get his number and spend a week with him, as they will learn what the job is all about. You can't fault what he has achieved." Bryony Frost, jockey "Andrew is the sort of person that has bundles of knowledge and when you have messed up or need advice he would be that person to go to, as he explains it so well. He is one of those friendly faces and he will always know what has gone on. "If you have had a bad day he will say 'don't worry about it' and if you have a winner he is the first one to say the next day, even if he wasn't there, 'that was good'. "I don't think there is a bad word you can say about him. He is a true professional and for a young kid like me he has been awesome." Carl Llewellyn, former jockey "It was a good time to retire as he has had a great career. He is a fantastic operator and it is lovely for him to have a winner on his last day. "You can see by the turnout today how highly regarded he is by his fellow jockeys, current and ex. "He would be the first to admit he wasn't a stylist, like many of us aren't, but he was rarely in the wrong place. He could read a race very well and he lost very few races tactically. "He was well up on all aspects of the game. He was a great operator and had a great work ethic."
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Post by dennisg on Jun 7, 2018 6:41:34 GMT
Denman, the 2008 Cheltenham Gold Cup winner, died on Tuesday at the age of 18, trainer Paul Nicholls announced. Nicholls said the brilliant chaser "had begun to go downhill in the past few days", and was "put to sleep painlessly". The Ditcheat handler said: "The decision was taken by his devoted owner Paul Barber with the full support of myself, our head lad Clifford Baker and our vet Buffy Shirley-Beavan. "We all agreed it was the right thing to do because he had begun to go downhill in the past few days and we did not want to see him suffer." Denman was renowned for his iron will on a racecourse and won 14 races from 24 starts. His finest hour came in the 2008 Cheltenham Gold Cup, when he defeated stablemate Kauto Star by seven lengths in a race for the ages. Denman claimed four Grade One races and was also twice successful in the Hennessy Gold Cup at Newbury in 2007 and 2009. He retired in 2011 and earned over £1million in prize-money. Nicholls said on the Betfair website: "Denman was known affectionately to punters and racegoers as 'The Tank', which I always felt was a fitting description. "He was a magic horse who had a tremendous following because of the wholehearted way he went about his racing. "He was tough, hardy and willing, wasn't the easiest to train, and would bite your hand off in his box given half a chance. "He came along at the right time and was one of our superstars during a golden era for Team Ditcheat." Denman initially took up team chasing with Charlotte Alexander following his retirement. before returning to Ditcheat where he was cared for by owner Paul Barber's daughter-in-law Emma. Paul Nicholls poses with Denman Paul Nicholls poses with Denman Nicholls described Barber as "immensely proud of Denman's achievements on the racecourse" and recounted how the gelding came to join his team. He said: "I remember seeing Denman for the first time at Adrian Maguire's yard near Cork while Paul and I were on a shopping trip in Ireland. It was a few weeks after he had won his maiden point-to-point in March 2005. I was bowled over by Denman's presence and raw power as he was led into view. "He had only taken a few steps when I told Adrian I'd have him. The words were hardly out of my mouth when Paul Barber countered, 'No you won't. I'm having him'. Neither of us had any cause to regret the deal that took Denman home to Ditcheat." Denman was diagnosed with a fibrillating heart in the autumn following his Gold Cup win and Nicholls felt he lost a little of his brilliance after that problem. Denman wins the 2008 Cheltenham Gold Cup Denman wins the 2008 Cheltenham Gold Cup He added: "Denman took a long time to recover his condition and full strength once back in training and in my view was never quite as good again. "But he showed that he still retained his competitive edge and plenty of ability by winning a second Hennessy Gold Cup with an astonishing performance under top weight and also finishing runner up in three more Gold Cups. "When he retired in 2011 he had earned in excess of £1million with 14 victories from 24 starts under rules, but mere statistics cannot possibly do him justice." Walsh spellbound by second Hennessy Ruby Walsh pinpointed Denman's 2009 Hennessy Gold Cup as the best performance of his career. While Denman famously topped fellow Paul Nicholls inmate Kauto Star in a spectacular face-off in the 2008 Cheltenham Gold Cup, Walsh believes his Newbury win the following year was the standout moment of his 24-race career. Walsh was in the plate that day as Denman dished out a three-and-a-half-length beating to stablemate and subsequent dual Grade One winner What A Friend, to whom he was conceding 22lb. He told Paddy Power News: "He was an incredible athlete and his second Hennessy Gold Cup win in 2009 was the best weight-carrying performance by a horse that I've ever been involved in. "He was probably a handicap certainty when he won his first Hennessy off a mark of 161, but to win his second off a mark of 174, which was 13lb higher than when he won it the first time, that was incredible. "As good as his Gold Cup win was, what he did in that second Hennessy Gold Cup, off that mark, was amazing. "To give What A Friend 22lb, who won a Lexus and a Betfair Bowl on his next two starts, was just incredible. To me, that was his greatest ever performance." Sam Thomas partnered Denman to his Gold Cup success, with Walsh riding Kauto Star, and admits he was not surprised to see his mount turned over on that occasion. He said: "I wasn't surprised that Denman beat Kauto that day. They were two phenomenal horses to come along at the same time and they had a great rivalry. "What Denman did in that year's Gold Cup was unbelievable and the gallop he went was incredible. To have so many horses beaten so early that day was unbelievable. He was a wonderful horse." Dan Skelton @dannskelton Don’t admitting I though Kauto would win the 2008 GC... What Denman did was incredible and was a performance for the ages. He was obviously super talented, but I loved that rugged ambition to win at any cost. #RIPDenman 9:18 AM - Jun 6, 2018 181 See Dan Skelton's other Tweets Twitter Ads info and privacy Walsh rode Denman 10 times, winning three Grade Ones, including the 2007 Lexus Chase. He added: "For such a big horse, he had such movement of his feet in front of a jump - it was incredible. "He was a brilliant horse to ride over a fence and he was just an unbelievable athlete. He had a brilliant career and he was a very good novice hurdler but chasing was always going to be his forte. "He excelled over fences. He was unbeaten as a novice over fences and he went unbeaten for a long time over fences. He bolted up in the RSA and his performance in the Hennessy with Sam Thomas was spectacular. "He was just an incredible racehorse and an incredible athlete." Graham Cunningham @gcunning12 Denman was one of the most destructive racehorses of the modern era. Frazier to Kauto’s Ali and absolutely none the worse for that. #denman 8:53 AM - Jun 6, 2018
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Post by dennisg on Jun 7, 2018 6:44:00 GMT
Anita Chambers previews the action with her strongest fancy on the day running at Sandown - she has a tip for every race at every meeting. Kassar is well worth following as he sets out on a new path in the Smarkets Handicap at Sandown. This son Exceed And Excel has done all his racing in novice company so far, but Roger Charlton now switches his attention to the handicap sphere. Kassar lines up on a mark of 84, which looks a reasonable perch given the ability he has shown in three starts to date. Winner of one of his two juvenile outings last term, Kassar had to concede weight to all but one of his rivals on his seasonal bow at Windsor and it is to his credit he was only beaten a length and a quarter in fourth. He may well have finished second but for hanging in the closing stages, so that performance can be slightly upgraded again and he makes plenty of appeal. Arch Gold also moves to the handicap ranks and he should also be followed as he makes the long trip south for Mark Johnston. He has yet to get his head in front in three starts but has not been disgraced, with his recent three-quarter-length third a particularly pleasing effort on his first foray over 10 furlongs. Arch Gold was having his first run for five months that day so some progress is expected and this kind of middle distance now looks ideal. Manor Park takes another leap up in distance for the Smarkets.com Young Stayers Handicap. Campaigned over seven furlongs at two, moving up to a mile and three furlongs proved right up his street when outbattling Airmax at Windsor last month. He kept on all the way to the line, so it is easy to see why Alan King switches up to 14 furlongs this time. Dawaaleeb was a comfortable winner of what appeared to be a competitive Beverley handicap last time out and can go in again in the Weatherbys General Stud Book Handicap at Ripon. Trainer Les Eyre has set his sights on the John Smith's Cup with this runner, so he will surely be searching out the best winning opportunities in an effort to raise that all-important handicap mark to get a run on the Knavesmire. Fujaira Prince was an impressive winner at Wetherby last month and can repeat the trick in the Cumwhinton "Confined" Novice Stakes at Carlisle. While it may not have been the best novice race ever run, Fujaira Prince cantered home by six lengths and as a half-brother to the ill-fated staying hurdler Nichols Canyon, you would expect both time and longer distances to be in his favour. Sporting Life tips CARLISLE: 6.05 Little Kim, 6.40 Xtara, 7.15 Starplex, 7.45 Golden Guide, 8.20 Fujaira Prince, 8.50 Florencio, 9.20 Captain Bob. HAYDOCK: 2.00 Airmax, 2.30 Summer Blossom, 3.00 Blyton, 3.30 Loulin, 4.00 Acclaim The Nation, 4.30 Mystic Flight, 5.00 Diamonds A Dancing. LEOPARDSTOWN: 5.45 Fire Fly, 6.15 Mattymolls Gaga, 6.50 Gunmaker, 7.25 Bella Estrella, 7.55 Lucius Tiberius, 8.30 Kuraka, 9.00 Miss Zizi. RIPON: 2.10 Yellow Fire, 2.40 Atticus Boy, 3.10 Mikmak, 3.40 Dawaaleeb, 4.10 Daffy Jane, 4.40 Good Boy Alfie, 5.10 Regal Mirage. SANDOWN: 5.55 Time For Bed, 6.25 Manor Park, 7.00 KASSAR (NAP), 7.35 Arch Gold, 8.05 Elwazir, 8.40 Fondest. YARMOUTH: 1.50 One More Chance, 2.20 Blonde Warrior, 2.50 Imperial Past, 3.20 Raakid, 3.50 Careyanne, 4.20 Martineo, 4.50 Marilyn, 5.20 Sandkissed. DOUBLE: Kassar and Dawaaleeb.
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