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denphone 01-11-2012 10:44
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Here are my best tips for today.

Lingfield 12.50 First Secretary
Lingfield 1.20 World Map
Lingfield 1.50 Future Reference
Lingfield 2.20 Haamaat
Lingfield 2.50 Moone's My Name
Lingfield 3.20 Surprise Moment

denphone 01-11-2012 13:37
Re: Horse Racing
 
HARRY BIDS FOR HALL REDEMPTION

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Thu

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Diamond Harry will try to put a bad last campaign behind him when he lines up for the bet365 Charlie Hall Chase at Wetherby on Saturday.

Nothing went right for the 2010 Hennessy Gold Cup winner during the 2011/12 season and it all began just before this Grade Two contest. The Nick Williams-trained nine-year-old had been an intended runner but was a late withdrawal when he got cast in his box at the racecourse stables overnight.
MCEVOY LAMENTS DETTORI DECISION

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Thu

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Kerrin McEvoy expressed his sadness that he will not be on the same side as Frankie Dettori for much longer as the pair prepare to compete for perhaps the final time together as Godolphin companions in Tuesday's Emirates Melbourne Cup.

The South Australian spent nearly five seasons as Dettori's number two in Britain before returning home to ride as the main rider for Sheikh Mohammed's powerful set-up Down Under.

jempalmer 01-11-2012 22:48
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35491205)
Here are my best tips for today.

Lingfield 12.50 First Secretary
Lingfield 1.20 World Map
Lingfield 1.50 Future Reference
Lingfield 2.20 Haamaat
Lingfield 2.50 Moone's My Name
Lingfield 3.20 Surprise Moment
Did any of them win Den? I enquire purely because I can :D

denphone 02-11-2012 06:33
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jempalmer (Post 35491517)
Did any of them win Den? I enquire purely because I can :D
Yes but only one won today at 5/1 so at least l got me money back jem.:)

jempalmer 02-11-2012 10:20
Re: Horse Racing
 
Better than a loss me old! :D

denphone 02-11-2012 12:42
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HALL'S WELL WITH SILVINIACO

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...iniaco&day=Fri

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Paul Nicholls admits it is difficult to gauge how forward Silviniaco Conti is ahead of his return to action in the bet365 Charlie Hall Chase at Wetherby.

With the legendary Kauto Star retired earlier this week, the champion trainer is looking for a new flag-bearer in the staying chase division and Silviniaco Conti is an obvious candidate, having signed off a promising novice campaign with a scintillating victory over three miles at Aintree.

denphone 03-11-2012 06:13
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THE FUGUE UNLUCKY AS ZAGORA STRIKES

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Sat

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John Gosden's The Fugue endured a torrid passage up the home straight before settling for third behind Zagora in the Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf at Santa Anita.

William Buick opted to stick to the rail on favourite The Fugue, but had nowhere to go as Zagora swept past to challenge leader Marketing Mix.

Chad Brown's Zagora (9-1) found plenty in the final furlong for Javier Castellano, coming home clear of Marketing Mix, while French raider Ridasiyna took fourth.

FRENCH RAIDER TAKES CUP GLORY

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Sat

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Flotilla finished with a flourish to give trainer Mikel Delzangles and jockey Christophe Lemaire their first Breeders' Cup wins in the Juvenile Fillies Turf at Santa Anita.

In what turned out to be a messy race for those near the rail, including Richard Hannon's Sky Lantern, who never found a gap under Richard Hughes, Flotilla was masterfully handled by Lemaire.

denphone 03-11-2012 13:18
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Here are my best tips for today.

Ascot 2.35 Claret Cloak
Ascot 3.10 Join Together
Ascot 3.45 Lidar
Newmarket 12.15 Sillabub
Newmarket 12.45 Za'hara
Newmarket 1.20 Cap O'rushes
Newmarket 1.55 Power of Light
Newmarket 3.05 Primevere
Newmarket 3.40 Trade Commissioner
Wetherby 2.50 Cape Tribulation
Wetherby 3.25 Silviniaco Conti

---------- Post added at 12:18 ---------- Previous post was at 12:17 ----------

O'BRIEN OUT TO EX-CELEBRATE

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...ebrate&day=Sat

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Excelebration bids to supplement his impressive Ascot success just two weeks ago in the Breeders' Cup Mile at Santa Anita today.

The four-year-old put up arguably a career-best performance when winning the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes and Aidan O'Brien hopes those exertions have not left their mark.

"It was always the plan to come on to the Breeders' Cup after Ascot. I suppose there is always the chance two Group One races in two weeks is asking too much of the horse, but he seems in very good form," said the Ballydoyle handler.

denphone 03-11-2012 18:10
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CONTI DESTROYS HALL OPPONENTS

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...e&sub=&day=Sat

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Silviniaco Conti graduated to full company in style as he ran out a wide-margin winner of the bet365 Charlie Hall Chase at Wetherby.

A Grade Two novice winner at Aintree at the end of last term, the Paul Nicholls-trained runner was sent off the 11-10 favourite against five more experienced rivals and Ruby Walsh gave him plenty of time to find his feet.

Walsh delivered his challenge approaching the second-last and he accelerated clear to claim an 11-length verdict.

denphone 04-11-2012 05:50
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FORT SHOWS STEEL IN CLASSIC

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Sun

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Fort Larned made all of the running to win the Breeders´ Cup Classic at Santa Anita.

The Ian Wilkes-trained four-year-old showed laudable steel under birthday boy Brian Hernandez to deny Mucho Macho Man in a pulse-chasing finish.

Mucho Macho Man seemed destined to win as he chased down Fort Larned along the straight, but Wilkes' colt would simply not be denied. Flat Out finished some distance away in third, but last year's runner-up Game On Dude was very disappointing after having made a sloppy start.
GUTSY MIKE CAUSES TURF SHOCK

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Sun

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St Nicholas Abbey was an honourable third behind Little Mike in the Breeders' Cup Turf at Santa Anita.

Ballydoyle's five-year-old revelled on his return to fast ground, but could not match his heroics of 12 months ago.

Joseph O'Brien's partner galloped on strongly towards the death, but Little Mike, the Arlington Million hero, had already flown.

Point Of Entry also finished powerfully on the far rail, but had to make do with second place.

denphone 04-11-2012 10:05
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DAN STORMS TO MILE GLORY

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Sun

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Wise Dan lived up to his Hollywood billing with a ruthless triumph in the Breeders' Cup Mile at Santa Anita.

The Charles Lopresti-trained five-year-old had been touted as one of the best milers to emerge from America for some time and lived up to the hype in this Grade One.

Ballydoyle's Excelebration got going late on in the day to take fourth place, while the Freddie Head-trained Moonlight Cloud was a shade disappointing.
GORGEOUS GEORGE TAKES JUVENILE TURF

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Sun

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Aidan O'Brien hit the target for the first time at this year's Breeders' Cup meeting when George Vancouver struck in the Juvenile Turf at Santa Anita.

Ballydoyle's inmate was delivered to perfection by Ryan Moore to take this Grade One over a mile in some style.

Whereas George Vancouver had a dream passage towards the line, the Roger Charlton-trained Dundonnell endured a fractious journey and finished fourth under James Doyle. Noble Tune came home in second place, while Balance The Books was third.

denphone 04-11-2012 15:20
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NICHOLLS MULLS CONTI PLAN

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Sun

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Paul Nicholls believes Kempton might not be the ideal track for his ultra-impressive Charlie Hall Chase winner Silviniaco Conti.

The six-year-old was promoted to 5-1 joint second-favourite for the King George VI Chase on Boxing Day with Paddy Power after he cruised to victory at Wetherby and it had been presumed the Grade One event would be next on his agenda.

denphone 05-11-2012 06:41
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EUROPE TEAM FAVOUR CLONMEL

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...e&sub=&day=Mon

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Henry de Bromhead is leaning towards running Sizing Europe in the Clonmel Oil Chase on November 15 after soft ground scuppered his intention to try three miles again at Down Royal on Saturday.

Second in the previous two runnings of the JNwine.com Champion Chase, De Bromhead was eager to see his charge run over the trip on good ground, but overnight rain turned the conditions soft
O'BRIENS CLAIM TITLE DOUBLE

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...double&day=Mon

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Joseph O'Brien put the seal on another brilliant year for his famous family when winning his first jockeys' championship at the age of 19 as the Irish Flat season closed at Leopardstown.

Champion apprentice only a year ago, and joint-champion the season before, O'Brien junior showed how much he had grown into the real deal in such a short time despite having a constant battle with his weight.

It is over 60 years since a jockey was crowned champion apprentice one year and champion jockey the next.

denphone 05-11-2012 12:30
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MOORE BUOYED BY CUP MOUNT

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...e&sub=&day=Mon

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Ryan Moore believes he could have a triumphant first ride in the Emirates Melbourne Cup when he teams up with Mount Athos for Luca Cumani at Flemington on Tuesday.

The Newmarket handler has gone close in the past with Bauer and Purple Moon, and Moore is convinced Mount Athos has the ideal profile.

"I know what I have to do and in Mount Athos, I have a horse that I wouldn't swap for any other," he told www.betfair.com.

"He stays well, as a Chester Cup fourth and a Cesarewitch fourth underlines, but to win this race you need a horse with a turn of foot. And Mount Athos certainly has that.

denphone 05-11-2012 15:39
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CARD AND MENORAH SIT EXETER EXAM

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...2&sub=&day=Mon

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Cue Card and Menorah face off in a fascinating five-runner renewal of the Sportingbet Haldon Gold Cup at Exeter on Tuesday.

Colin Tizzard's Cue Card beat the subsequently impressive Old Roan Chase winner For Non Stop at Newbury and then finished second to Sprinter Sacre in the Arkle.

Tizzard has been happy with Cue Card's preparation ahead of his seasonal bow but said: "Menorah will be no pushover, that's for sure. He beat us over hurdles, though we beat him in the Arkle. We're getting 3lb, though, which helps."

denphone 05-11-2012 17:47
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GHIZAO SHOWS CLASS AT KEMPTON

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Mon

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Ghizao (4-7 favourite) landed the odds in Kempton's Weatherbys Hamilton Insurance Graduation Chase but his task was made much easier by the early exit of market rival Kumbeshwar.

The last two winners of this race, Riverside Theatre and Somersby, have gone on to win at the highest level and Paul Nicholls will be hoping Ghizao follows suit.

Hell's Bay looked threatening turning into the straight on his first run for Keiran Burke, but a mistake at the third-last scuppered his chances and Ghizao cruised home under Ruby Walsh to win by 33 lengths.

denphone 06-11-2012 06:25
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MOON SHINES IN MELBOURNE CUP

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...e&sub=&day=Tue

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Green Moon, trained by Robert Hickmott and ridden by Brett Prebble, won the Emirates Melbourne Cup at Flemington as the European party largely disappointed.

The Marco Botti-trained Jakkalberry fared best of foreign raiders in third, but was some distance away from the accomplished winner.

Green Moon, formerly trained in Berkshire by Harry Dunlop, flashed past the long-time leader Glencadam Gold a furlong and a half from home under an assured Prebble and went on to beat Fiorente into second.

denphone 06-11-2012 13:51
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LEXUS LIKELY FOR LIEUTENANT

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Tue

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Leopardstown's Lexus Chase is the most likely next port of call for First Lieutenant following his excellent run in defeat at Down Royal on Saturday.

Mouse Morris's seven-year-old looked in need of the run when fourth behind Sizing Europe on his Gowran Park return and made the anticipated progress to go down by just a length to Kauto Stone in the JNwine.com Champion Chase.

Morris had been considering a tilt at the Hennessy Gold Cup at Newbury on December 1 for his charge, but the handicapper has forced him into a rethink.

denphone 06-11-2012 16:41
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CUE CARD STRIKES GOLD

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Tue

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Cue Card put up a scintillating show to take the Sportingbet Haldon Gold Cup at Exeter is terrific style.

Colin Tizzard's six-year-old, making his seasonal bow after finishing second to Sprinter Sacre at the Cheltenham Festival last March, led for most of the way under the trainer's son Joe and had his rivals in trouble with some slick jumping.

The 5-6 favourite pulled well clear over the last three fences and beat Edgardo Sol by 26 lengths, with Menorah, who never looked at ease, hitting the last and losing the runner-up spot in a disappointing run.

denphone 07-11-2012 05:45
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BUCK'S GIVEN HANDICAP OPTION

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...option&day=Wed

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Paul Nicholls has given Big Buck's an entry in a Haydock handicap hurdle as he plots his star stayer's return to action.

The nine-year-old has made his seasonal bow in the Long Distance Hurdle at Newbury for the last three years, winning on each occasion, and that December 1 event remains a possible target.

However, the Ditcheat handler has also entered Big Buck's for a richly endowed handicap contest the week before, although he underlined this is merely an option rather than his intended target.

He told his Betfair column: "I can reveal that Big Buck's has been given an entry in the Betfair Fixed Brush Handicap Hurdle on Betfair Chase day.

denphone 07-11-2012 14:19
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GRANDS CRUS IN POWER EQUATION

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Wed

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Grands Crus has been allotted 11st 6lb for the Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham on Saturday week, the first major handicap of the National Hunt season.

David Pipe's grey was not at his best when beaten in the RSA Chase at Prestbury Park in March but had previously looked a novice chaser of the highest order, not least when dishing out a beating to subsequent Charlie Hall Chase winner Silviniaco Conti in the Feltham at Kempton.

denphone 08-11-2012 06:00
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RUN RETURN EXCITES WALEY-COHEN

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Thu

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Sam Waley-Cohen is looking forward to getting back on Long Run in the Betfair Chase at Haydock on November 24.

The seven-year-old, owned by Waley-Cohen's father Robert, was runner-up to Kauto Star in a memorable renewal 12 months ago and heads a quality 19-strong entry this time.

With Kauto Star now retired, connections of the Nicky Henderson-trained gelding will be hoping the coast is clear for them to enjoy a lucrative campaign. Long Run was also beaten by Kauto Star in the King George VI chase at Kempton on Boxing Day and failed to successfully defend his Cheltenham Gold Cup crown.

denphone 08-11-2012 11:50
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STAR SET FOR ASCOT MISSION

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...e&sub=&day=Thu

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Raya Star will head back to Ascot for the Coral Hurdle after his fine weight-carrying performance in Berkshire last weekend.

Alan King's six-year-old also won the Ladbroke at Ascot last season, as well as the Scottish Champion Hurdle at Ayr.
TIZZARD TEAM CONSIDER NEXT CUE MOVE

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...e&sub=&day=Thu

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Connections of Cue Card will wait until the dust has settled on his impressive win at Exeter before deciding whether to give the six-year-old another run before the William Hill King George VI Chase.

The Colin Tizzard-trained gelding is a 10-1 chance for the Boxing Day feature at Kempton following his 26-length romp in the Haldon Gold Cup. That race was run over nearly two and a quarter miles, but the three miles of the Christmas showpiece is expected to be within his compass.

denphone 09-11-2012 06:08
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FRANKEL DEPARTS WARREN PLACE

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Thu

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Sir Henry Cecil bade farewell to Frankel on Thursday as the world's best racehorse left his Warren Place stable in Newmarket to begin his new career as a stallion.

The four-year-old colt made the short journey to his birthplace, Banstead Manor Stud, where he will take up stallion duties in 2013.

"There is no doubt Frankel has been a brilliant racehorse. I am pretty certain that there has never been a better or more talented thoroughbred," said Cecil.

"He had the speed to be a champion sprinter and then, once he grew up and settled, he got a distance with a turn of foot that makes champions.
BIG RUN EXPECTED FROM ZEB

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Fri

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Colm Murphy is delighted with the current condition of his veteran Big Zeb ahead of Sunday's Irish Form Book Fortria Chase at Navan.

Now an 11-year-old, Big Zeb has won the Grade Two contest for the last three years, along with the 2010 Queen Mother Champion Chase and five other Grade Ones.

His form dropped off slightly last term and it appeared that age was catching up with him towards the end of the season, but Murphy has never been happier with him at this stage of a campaign.

denphone 09-11-2012 14:40
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CAUTIOUS HARRY CAMP IN BADGER HUNT

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Fri

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Connections of Diamond Harry are not expecting any fireworks when the high-class gelding returns in Saturday's Badger Ales Trophy at Wincanton.

Little has gone right for the Nick Williams-trained nine-year-old since his marquee victory in the 2010 Hennessy Gold Cup at Newbury as he failed to show his old sparkle in four starts last season.
ZARKANDAR TAKES AIM AT ELITE

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Fri

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Daryl Jacob is looking forward to getting the leg-up on Zarkandar at Wincanton on Saturday as he aims to give lumps of weight and a beating to some talented rivals in the totepool.com Elite Hurdle.

The five-year-old gave Jacob his first taste of Cheltenham Festival glory when landing last year's Triumph Hurdle and while Ruby Walsh was in the saddle when he won last season's Betfair Hurdle at Newbury, Jacob was back on board to guide him to fifth place in the Champion Hurdle.

denphone 09-11-2012 17:49
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COMMANDER ON COURSE FOR HAYDOCK

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Fri

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Imperial Commander came through a crucial racecourse workout with flying colours as the 2010 Gold Cup hero passed another test on his way to the Betfair Chase.

The 11-year-old, who has been sidelined since being pulled up in the 2011 Gold Cup, worked two miles at Towcester in the hands of his regular race partner Paddy Brennan.

The big race at Haydock on November 24, which Imperial Commander won two years ago, is still very much the plan for the Nigel Twiston-Davies-trained gelding.

denphone 10-11-2012 05:43
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PIPE OPTS TO WAIT WITH DYNASTE

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Sat

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Dynaste is likely to make his chasing debut at next week's Open meeting at Cheltenham after David Pipe decided against running in the totepool Rising Stars Novices' Chase at Wincanton.

The six-year-old ended last season with a hurdle rating of 161 and is likely to take high rank in the novice chase division this term if his jumping stands up to the test.

Pipe has yet to decide whether his charge will start off over two and a half miles or go straight over three miles, the distance over which he excelled over timber.

denphone 10-11-2012 11:24
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Here are my best tips for today.

Doncaster 12.50 Flashlight
Doncaster 1.25 Shrimpton
Doncaster 2.00 Sajjhaa
Doncaster 2.35 Nicholascopernicus
Doncaster 3.45 Well Painted
Wincanton 2.15 Poungach
Wincanton 3.25 The Package

denphone 10-11-2012 15:47
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OVERTURN OOZES CLASS ON DEBUT

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Sat

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Overturn made the perfect start to life over fences when leading all the way to land the Bet On Today's Football At Bluesq.com Beginners' Chase at Sandown.

Jason Maguire's mount soon had a sizeable advantage and jumped fluently from the off, pinging the Railway fences and finishing full of running despite his eagerness to get on with things in the early stages.
GODOLPHIN CELEBRATE OWNERS' TITLE

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...+title&day=Sat

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Godolphin clinched the Flat season owners' championship when Muharrib gave them and trainer Saeed bin Suroor a quick double in the Betfred 'The Home Of Goals Galore' Nursery at Doncaster.

Mickael Barzalona took the top weight to the front over a furlong out and the race was over as the 5-1 joint-favourite swept to victory by two lengths from fellow market leader Indignant, with Shrimpton staying on strongly to be just a head behind.

denphone 10-11-2012 18:39
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HUGHES CROWNED CHAMPION JOCKEY

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Sat

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Richard Hughes was officially crowned champion Flat jockey for 2012 in a champagne-splashed ceremony at Doncaster.

Achieving a life-long ambition, Hughes had the title in safe-keeping for some weeks after building up an unassailable lead over Silvestre de Sousa and third-placed William Buick.

Ryan Moore was fourth in an injury-hit campaign, with Paul Hanagan, winner for the last two years, having to settle for fifth place this time in a year in which he became retained rider to Hamdan Al Maktoum.
ZARKANDAR UP WITH HURDLING ELITE

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Sat

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Zarkandar fuelled his claims for the Champion Hurdle and surprised trainer Paul Nicholls when outpointing stablemate Prospect Wells in the totepool.com Elite Hurdle at Wincanton.

Fifth in last season's Champion and subsequently a faller at Aintree, the diminutive five-year-old (100-30) showed with a determined display under Daryl Jacob that, in a tight situation, class will out.

It was a perfect start to the campaign for Jacob, who because Ruby Walsh is expected to ride Hurricane Fly throughout the season, is set to be aboard Zarkandar for all his races.

denphone 11-11-2012 06:07
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PACKAGE PACKS WINNING PUNCH

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Sun

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The Package staked an early claim for the Hennessy Gold Cup as he fought off Michel Le Bon to land the Badger Ales Trophy Handicap Chase at Wincanton for David Pipe and Timmy Murphy.

The nine-year-old cruised to the front approaching the cross-fence five out, and from then was always in charge, even though Ruby Walsh and Michel Le Bon never gave up the chase. The winning distance was three and three-quarter lengths.

denphone 12-11-2012 06:14
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STAR SHINES IN FORTRIA STROLL

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Sun

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Flemenstar made a superb seasonal reappearance with an impressive victory in the Irish Form Book Fortria Chase at Navan.

Coming back to two miles on his first outing since winning the Powers Gold Cup at Fairyhouse in early April, Peter Casey's seven-year-old was sent straight to the lead by Andrew Lynch and produced some brilliant leaps to maintain control of the race.

He was tracked into the straight by Foildubh and Big Zeb, the latter searching for a fourth consecutive win in this Grade Two prize, but 10-11 favourite Flemenstar saw them off with ease, beating Big Zeb by seven lengths.
VOLER IN SHOCK LISMULLEN DEFEAT

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Mon

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Whatuthink produced a tremendously game performance under Tom Doyle to inflict a shock defeat on Voler La Vedette in the Lismullen Hurdle at Navan.

Colm Murphy's top-class mare was a 1-7 favourite to claim this Grade Two prize for the second successive year and was ridden with extreme confidence by Andrew Lynch, settled right out the back of the field.

denphone 12-11-2012 16:17
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CRUS AND BALL IN POWER FIELD

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Mon

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Grands Crus and Hunt Ball are among 22 confirmations for Saturday's Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham, the first major handicap of the new National Hunt season.

David Pipe's grey disappointed when only fourth in the RSA Chase at the Festival on his final start of last year, but was subsequently reported to be a sick horse.

Hunt Ball was the success story of the season, rising 88lb in the handicap and finishing third in the Betfred Bowl on his final start of the season for fledgling trainer Keiran Burke.
GOSDEN EXPECTING TITLE BATTLE

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Mon

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Newly-crowned champion trainer John Gosden admits defending his title next season will not be a straightforward task.

The Clarehaven handler finally landed the prize for the first time in his career after the curtain came down on the 2012 campaign at Doncaster on Saturday, beating Aidan O'Brien by a little over £160,000.

However, with some of his stable stars moving on, Gosden acknowledges he now needs to rebuild his team for next year.

"We're perfectly realistic about the fact that of the six individual Group One winners, four of them are retiring, so we know we have to build up again," he said.

denphone 13-11-2012 04:46
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Whisky staying over hurdles

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Tue

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Owner Dai Walters has confirmed Oscar Whisky will remain over hurdles this season instead of embarking on a career over fences.

Third in the 2011 Champion Hurdle, Nicky Henderson's seven-year-old was stepped up to longer distances last term and won four times from six starts, showing two and a half miles is probably his ideal distance when signing off with a second victory in the Aintree Hurdle.

Walters said: "He's going to stay hurdling this season and he'll start off in the race at Ascot on the 24th (Coral Hurdle). He fell at the last in that race last year. This will be his last year hurdling. The plan would be to go over fences with him next season if all goes well."
National repeat bid for Le Beau Bai

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...e&sub=&day=Tue

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Richard Lee is looking forward to seeing Le Beau Bai defend his Coral Welsh National crown this Christmas following a surprise win over hurdles at Ffos Las.

The nine-year-old was well beaten on his seasonal return at Chepstow and was an early faller on his next start at Ascot, but bounced back to win an attritional affair at 25-1 on Sunday and is now likely to return chasing back at Chepstow early next month.

Julian 13-11-2012 19:31
Re: Horse Racing
 
Frankie Dettori faces enquiry after positive test.

LINKY

denphone 13-11-2012 20:17
Re: Horse Racing
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Julian (Post 35496283)
Frankie Dettori faces enquiry after positive test.

LINKY
Yes that has come as a huge surprise Julian.:shocked:

denphone 14-11-2012 06:10
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SACRE SET FOR SUNDAY COMEBACK

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Wed

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Brilliant young chaser Sprinter Sacre heads eight entries for the Shloer Chase at Cheltenham on Sunday after the race was reopened.

The Nicky Henderson-trained six-year-old is set to have his first run outside novice company on his return to action in the two-mile contest.

Sprinter Sacre went through his first campaign over fences in impeccable fashion with five straight wins, including in the Arkle Trophy at the Festival in March.

denphone 14-11-2012 09:18
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PADY BIDS FOR POWER GOLD

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Wed

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Tom Cooper believes Forpadydeplasterer could be the forgotten horse of Saturday's Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham.

The 10-year-old may be without a win since the 2009 Arkle, but in that time he has finished second in another five Grade Ones and run well in other big races, usually when the ground has been against him. He still holds an entry in Thursday's Clonmel Oil Chase, but a trip to Prestbury Park is on the cards.

Cooper said: "He'll be going to Cheltenham, not Clonmel. He's never run in a handicap before and that's part of the reason why we're going, we want to see how he gets on."

denphone 14-11-2012 14:12
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FRANKEL NAMED HORSE OF THE YEAR

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Wed

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Frankel has been named Cartier Horse Of The Year for the second time at an awards ceremony in London.

Having won the award last year, Frankel joins Ouija Board on the list of dual winners. Ed Dunlop's mare took the accolade in 2004 and 2006.

Owned and bred by Prince Khalid Abdullah, Frankel is now standing at the Prince's Banstead Manor stud in Newmarket and was trained throughout his unbeaten 14-race career by Sir Henry Cecil.

denphone 14-11-2012 16:15
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SIR DES HAS DURKAN OPTION

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Wed

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Willie Mullins is considering next month's John Durkan Memorial Chase as a starting point for his exciting prospect Sir Des Champs.

The Gigginstown House Stud-owned six-year-old is ante-post favourite for the Cheltenham Gold Cup after going through his novice season unbeaten, winning at the Cheltenham and Punchestown Festivals in the spring.

However, his Gold Cup credentials would be given an early test if Mullins opted to go to Punchestown on December 9 as the hugely talented Flemenstar is heading in that direction too, after making a winning return in Sunday's Fortria Chase.
BUCK'S ENJOYS EXETER SPIN

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...r+spin&day=Wed

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Big Buck's, the winner of four Ladbrokes World Hurdles at the Cheltenham Festival, came through a workout before racing at Exeter with flying colours.

The Paul Nicholls-trained superstar was ridden by his usual partner Ruby Walsh, with Daryl Jacob on work companion Cedre Bleu. They went about two miles and while the early pace was nothing too strenuous, it certainly looked stronger than in many public workouts.

denphone 14-11-2012 19:01
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SANCTUAIRE ON COURSE FOR CREEK

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...e&sub=&day=Wed

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Paul Nicholls is looking forward to seeing Sanctuaire test his ability against Sprinter Sacre in the Sportingbet Tingle Creek Chase at Sandown on December 8.

Having lost his way over hurdles, Sanctuaire began his career over fences earlier this year and was most impressive in winning each of his three starts. He slammed Somersby by 17 lengths in Sandown's Celebration Chase and he is now set for a return to Esher, where he is likely to find Sprinter Sacre lying in wait.

denphone 15-11-2012 05:59
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LYNCH HOPING TO STRIKE OIL

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Wed

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Andrew Lynch is looking forward to teaming up with brilliant two-miler Sizing Europe in the Clonmel Oil Chase.

The jockey believes trainer Henry de Bromhead made the right call in taking the 10-year-old out of the JNwine.com Champion Chase at Down Royal at the last minute because three miles on soft ground would have stretched his stamina.

However, Lynch expects soft ground over two and a half miles at Clonmel to be well within his compass following his first run of the season at Gowran.

denphone 15-11-2012 15:25
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CRUS AND BALL IN POWER FIELD

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Thu

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Grands Crus and Hunt Ball are among 20 final declarations for Saturday's Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham.

David Pipe's Grands Crus is the 2-1 favourite with most bookmakers after a good novice campaign, but he disappointed when only fourth in the RSA Chase at Prestbury Park on his final start in March.

Hunt Ball aims to continue his progression for his popular owner Anthony Knott and trainer Keiran Burke after rising 88lb in the ratings last season.

denphone 15-11-2012 17:29
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SIMPLE FOR SUPER SIZING

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Thu

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Sizing Europe waltzed to victory, just as his prohibitive odds suggested he would, in the Clonmel Oil Chase.

Henry de Bromhead's multiple Grade One winner was sent off at 1-7 in the Grade Two contest against four rivals and he never looked in any bother as he jumped well all the way, following the pace set by Rathlin.

Andrew Lynch allowed him to jump to the front halfway down the back straight and he put 15 lengths between himself and his pursuers in no time at all to ease across the line well clear of Magnanimity, who was always being pushed along.

denphone 16-11-2012 05:49
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DYNASTE READY FOR CHASING BOW

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Thu

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Dynaste bids to follow in the hoofprints of his smart stablemate Grands Crus as he attempts to make a winning debut over fences in the Steel Plate And Sections Novices' Chase at Cheltenham.

Like Grands Crus, who is a leading fancy for the Paddy Power Gold Cup on Saturday, he had top form in staying hurdles, including when finishing second to the brilliant Big Buck's in January.

He is reported to have taken to fences well at home and his trainer David Pipe is expecting a good effort from the six-year-old.

denphone 16-11-2012 13:32
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SACRE ADDS SPARKLE TO SHLOER

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Fri

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Sprinter Sacre will make his reappearance against six rivals in Sunday's Shloer Chase at Cheltenham.

Nicky Henderson's six-year-old went through his novice season unbeaten and never came off the bridle in winning the Arkle and the Maghull Novices' Chase in the spring.He also claimed the Game Spirit Chase at Newbury against his elders so he does have experience outside novice company.
FLY TOUCHES DOWN IN MORGIANA

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Fri

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Hurricane Fly heads a select field of just four runners for Sunday's Dobbins & Madigans At Punchestown Morgiana Hurdle.

Willie Mullins' charge lost his Champion Hurdle crown at Cheltenham in March but bounced back to winning form at this venue in April. While the champion trainer has not enjoyed an ideal start to the campaign, with a few horses coughing in his yard, he is satisfied Hurricane Fly is fit enough to do himself justice.

denphone 16-11-2012 15:33
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PERFECT START FOR DYNAMITE DYNASTE

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...e&sub=&day=Fri

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Dynaste made a stunning fencing debut as he powered away with the Steel Plate And Sections Novices' Chase, the first event of the Open meeting at Cheltenham.

Tom Scudamore was happy to bide his time on David Pipe's 7-4 chance as Unioniste made a bold bid from the front, with favourite Fingal Bay on his heels.

Scudamore was still sitting at the rear of the field at the third-last as Fingal Bay hit the front and kicked for home, but Dynaste was travelling well and when he was sent up to join the leader at the last, he accelerated away on landing and passed the post a comfortable four-and-a-half-length victor.

denphone 17-11-2012 05:15
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NICHOLLS FIRES WINNING BULLETS

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Fri

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Paul Nicholls and Ruby Walsh completed a double at Cheltenham when 5-4 favourite Dodging Bullets made virtually every yard in the Grade Two Opus Energy Novices' Hurdle.

Walsh was positive from the off aboard the Frankie Dettori-bred winner, but he looked to have a battle on his hands as there were five in with a chance at the last.

However, a sound leap from Dodging Bullets saw him land in front and he stayed on up the hill, finding the necessary extra to repel River Maigue by a length and a half. Court Minstrel was the same distance back in third.

denphone 17-11-2012 11:46
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Here are my best tips for today.

CHELTENHAM 12.45 Far West
CHELTENHAM 1.20 Our Father
CHELTENHAM 1.55 Bradley
CHELTENHAM 2.35 Hunt Ball
CHELTENHAM 3.05 Themilanhorse
CHELTENHAM 3.40 Ulys Du Charmil

denphone 17-11-2012 14:45
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WEST POINTS WAY HOME AT CHELTENHAM

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...e&sub=&day=Sat

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Paul Nicholls and Ruby Walsh had two winners at Cheltenham on Friday and they picked up where they left off as Far West claimed the first event on day two of the Open meeting.

Sent off a 15-8 chance for the Grade Two JCB Triumph Hurdle Trial, Walsh was positive throughout on Far West, disputing the early lead with outsider Shabra Emperor.

However, when the pace turned up a notch three flights from home, there were just three left in it with favourite Vasco Du Ronceray and McVicar trying to go with him. The latter soon cried enough and the market leaders settled down to slug it out up the straight, with Far West always holding the advantage.

denphone 17-11-2012 17:17
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AL'S WELL AS NICHOLLS GRABS GOLD

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...s+Gold&day=Sat

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Paul Nicholls claimed a first Paddy Power Gold Cup as Al Ferof defied a huge weight burden with a brilliant round of jumping at Cheltenham.

Nicholls, owner John Hales and jockey Ruby Walsh have suffered heartache in this race before with the ill-fated Granit Jack, but the 8-1 chance went a long way to exorcising those demons.

Still under a tight hold at the top of the hill, where first Hunt Ball and shortly afterwards Grands Crus had run their races, Walsh was joined by another grey, Walkon, and held just a slight advantage two out. He stamped his class on proceedings from there, and hard as the Alan King runner tried he could not reel him in up the gruelling hill, finishing three lengths adrift

denphone 18-11-2012 05:53
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DARLAN RULED OUT OF CHELTENHAM HEAT

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...e&sub=&day=Sun

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Darlan will not run in the Racing Post Hurdle at Cheltenham on Sunday due to ground conditions.

Conditions were officially changed to soft, heavy in places following Saturday's Paddy Power Gold Cup, prompting Nicky Henderson to take stablemate Sprinter Sacre out of the Shloer Chase.

The Lambourn trainer was then left harbouring serious concerns over Darlan, and he confirmed to Press Association Sport: "We have talked about it and I have confirmed Darlan will not run either. They are all in great form, it's disappointing for everybody and it's disappointing for us, we were looking forward to seeing him them run.
GROUND RULES SACRE OUT OF COMEBACK

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...e&sub=&day=Sun

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Nicky Henderson's Sprinter Sacre will not run at Cheltenham on Sunday due to the deterioration in ground conditions.

The six-year-old is unbeaten in five chase starts and was due to make his eagerly-awaited seasonal reappearance in the Shloer Chase.

But with the ground at Prestbury Park officially changed to soft, heavy in places, the Lambourn trainer told Racing UK: "Sadly this ground has gone against us."

denphone 19-11-2012 05:58
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FINIAN'S FLYING AHEAD OF ASCOT TILT

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...t+tilt&day=Mon

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Finian's Rainbow is reported in excellent shape ahead of Saturday's 25th Anniversary Of The Victor Chandler Chase at Ascot.

Last month's Desert Orchid Chase winner, trained by Nicky Henderson, is the highest British-trained horse in the betting for the Queen Mother Champion Chase and will bid to enhance his Cheltenham claims on Saturday.

Finian's Rainbow's owner Michael Buckley is looking forward to seeing his charge in action this weekend and is confident he will prove a tough nut to crack.

"I hope he's got a good chance. Certainly if he's got any pretensions of running in the Champion Chase, he has to have a good chance of winning this," Buckley told At The Races.

denphone 19-11-2012 12:31
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HYDROGEN JOINS CHAPPLE-HYAM

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Mon

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Peter Chapple-Hyam has been confirmed as the trainer of Hydrogen, Qatar Racing's sale-topping colt.

The son of Galileo cost 2.5 million guineas at Tattersalls earlier this year and is a half-brother to Chapple-Hyam's 2007 Derby winner Authorized.

"I've got two horses, one of them is Hydrogen," Chapple-Hyam told the Telegraph.
OLOFI GOES ONE BETTER

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Mon

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Olofi, trained by Tom George and ridden by Paddy Brennan, won the Racing Post Hurdle at Cheltenham.

The 8-1 shot was gaining handsome redemption after finishing second 12 months ago. Despite having his path blocked by the game Bothy down the inside rail, Brennan's partner responded manfully for pressure after the last flight to defeat Cash And Go by two and a half lengths. Cause Of Causes finished third, with Bothy fourth.

George said: "He had no luck last year, but it's all come right for him today. He's a very, very talented horse and could still be improving."

denphone 19-11-2012 17:02
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BIG GUNS HOLD SWAY FOR HAYDOCK

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Mon

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Cheltenham Gold Cup winners Long Run and Imperial Commander both appear among the nine entries for Saturday's Betfair Chase at Haydock.

Nicky Henderson's Long Run, who took the Cheltenham highlight in 2011, chased home the rejuvenated Kauto Star in this Grade One event 12 months ago.

It has been a long road back for Imperial Commander, the 2010 Betfair winner who was pulled up on his most recent start in Long Run's Gold Cup.

denphone 20-11-2012 05:25
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FLY HEADING FOR LEOPARDSTOWN

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Mon

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Hurricane Fly is likely to make his next appearance in the Istabraq Festival Hurdle at Leopardstown on December 29 after emerging safe and sound from his comeback run at the weekend.

Willie Mullins' slick two-miler has not been the easiest horse to train and lost his Champion Hurdle crown to Rock On Ruby last March. But he bounced back at the Punchestown Festival and returned to the County Kildare course on Sunday for the Dobbins & Madigans @ Punchestown Morgiana Hurdle.

Hurricane Fly ended up beating Captain Cee Bee by 12 lengths but the three-runner event ceased to be a contest when Go Native fell at the final flight when very much still in touch.
CRUNCH HEARING FOR DETTORI

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Tue

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Frankie Dettori faces a France Galop inquiry on Tuesday after testing positive for a banned substance at Longchamp in September.

His solicitor Christopher Stewart-Moore released a statement last week which said the jockey would appear before the medical committee of the French racing authority in Paris.

It has been widely reported Dettori failed the test due to the presence of cocaine and faces a six-month ban, which is expected to be reciprocated by racing jurisdictions worldwide. Stewart-Moore declined to name the substance involved, but said it was "not a performance-enhancing drug".

denphone 20-11-2012 13:13
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AL SYSTEMS GO FOR HAYDOCK

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...e&sub=&day=Tue

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Weird Al is on course to make his seasonal reappearance in the Betfair Chase at Haydock on Saturday.

The lightly-raced nine-year-old finished 10 lengths behind Kauto Star last season after an easy win in the Charlie Hall Chase at Wetherby. Donald McCain's charge failed to complete in his final two starts last term, in the Cheltenham Gold Cup and in the John Smith's Grand National, but is reportedly in rude health for his comeback.

McCain said: "He is in grand form and I am very happy with him. He didn't run in the Charlie Hall Chase this year because I just wanted to give him a bit more time.
HONG KONG ASSIGNMENT FOR THE FUGUE

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Tue

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Top-class filly The Fugue will finish off her 2012 campaign in the Longines Hong Kong Vase on December 9 before remaining in training next year.

Owned by Lord Lloyd Webber as part of his Watership Down Stud, the daughter of Dansili has had a busy season which started with a fourth-placed finish in the 1000 Guineas.

denphone 21-11-2012 06:09
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COMMANDER SUFFERS SETBACK

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Tue

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Imperial Commander has been ruled out of this weekend's Betfair Chase at Haydock after suffering a setback.

The 2010 Cheltenham Gold Cup hero has been sidelined by injury since pulling up in the Prestbury Park showpiece in March of last year, but trainer Nigel Twiston-Davies had been looking forward to seeing him return on Saturday for a race he won two years ago.

However, his comeback has now been delayed until the New Year.

denphone 21-11-2012 14:59
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SACRE SET TO TAKE ON SANCTUAIRE

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Wed

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Nicky Henderson believes a clash with Sanctuaire in the Sportingbet Tingle Creek Chase at Sandown on December 8 will provide the first significant test of Sprinter Sacre's career over fences.

In a league of his own as a novice last season, Caroline Mould's gelding won all his five outings in effortless fashion, including the Arkle at Cheltenham and the Maghull Novices' Chase at Aintree.

denphone 22-11-2012 06:18
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DETTORI HANDED TEMPORARY SUSPENSION

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Wed

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Frankie Dettori has been temporarily suspended from riding in France due to this week's case over his positive test for a banned substance.

The 41-year-old made his representation via conference call at the Medical Committee of the French racing authority, France Galop, in Paris on Tuesday, but the file has now been passed on to the French stewards, who will pass judgement within a fortnight.

A statement from France Galop read: "Following yesterday's examination of the file and after having duly notified the jockey Lanfranco Dettori of its decision, the Medical Committee has temporarily suspended the said jockey from riding in races in France, based on medical grounds."

denphone 22-11-2012 13:19
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FIVE GO AGAINST RUN AT HAYDOCK

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Thu

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Long Run will face five rivals as he aims to make a winning return to action in the Betfair Chase at Haydock on Saturday.

Nicky Henderson's seven-year-old looked set to dominate the staying chase division for years to come after winning the King George VI Chase and the Cheltenham Gold Cup a couple of seasons ago, but last term was not so straightforward.

He had to chase home the resurgent Kauto Star at Haydock and in the King George at Kempton and while he won the Aon Chase at Newbury, he was only third when defending his Cheltenham crown.

denphone 23-11-2012 06:10
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OLOFI HAS LADBROKE AIM

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Fri

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Olofi is to be aimed at the Ladbroke at Ascot on December 22 following his victory in the Racing Post Hurdle at Cheltenham.

Trainer Tom George reports the six-year-old to have taken those exertions in his stride and is looking forward to saddling him in the valuable handicap hurdle at the Berkshire track just before Christmas.

"He's come out of it very well. He only lost three kilos, which is obviously a good sign. It didn't take an enormous amount out of him," said the Slad handler.

denphone 23-11-2012 14:13
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MEADE 'DEVASTATED' BY NATIVE DEATH

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...+death&day=Fri

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Go Native suffered a fatal injury when breaking a leg on the gallops on Friday morning, said trainer Noel Meade.

The nine-year-old was a triple Grade One winner and had looked back to his best this season following a long absence.

Meade said: "We're all in a state of shock at the moment. He was just doing a very steady canter. I was stood about 100 yards away from him and all of a sudden I heard this almighty crack and he'd somehow broken his leg above the hock."
Very saddened to hear this news.

denphone 24-11-2012 05:50
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CONTI TEAM EYEING HAYDOCK GLORY

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Fri

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Silviniaco Conti bids to put his credentials on the line when he tackles Long Run in the Betfair Chase at Haydock on Saturday.

The up-and-coming chaser has big shoes to fill following Kauto Star's retirement as he is seemingly Paul Nicholls' chief Gold Cup contender.

Nicholls told Betfair: "The one thing about him is he jumps really, really well and he stays well, which is just what you need to go to a Gold Cup. Whether we'll talk about going to the Gold Cup this season he'll tell us, but the next logical step is the Betfair Chase."

denphone 24-11-2012 11:21
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WHISKY CHASING ASCOT REDEMPTION

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Sat

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Oscar Whisky bids to atone for his fall at the final flight last year as he tackles the Coral Hurdle at Ascot on Saturday.

Nicky Henderson's charge was upsides Overturn and seemed to have every chance in the two-and-a-half-mile heat when crashing out at the last hurdle, which proved the only slight disappointment in an otherwise fruitful campaign that culminated in a second Aintree Hurdle win in April.

Henderson said: "Two and a half miles is blatantly his optimum trip. He was out on his feet after Cheltenham - he was very wobbly after the race - but to beat Thousand Stars by a neck at Aintree was fantastic."
KAUTO HONOURED AT HAYDOCK

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Sat

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A statue was unveiled at Haydock racecourse on Saturday morning in honour of Kauto Star.

The Paul Nicholls-trained chaser retired on October 31 after an astounding career at the highest level.

Kauto Star won the King George VI Chase at Kempton a record five occasions and the Cheltenham Gold Cup twice.

He was also successful in Haydock's Betfair Chase four times, including when he came back from the brink of retirement last season to inflict an eight-length defeat upon Long Run.

denphone 24-11-2012 13:24
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Here are my best tips for today.

Haydock 12.55 Lamb Or Cod
Haydock 2.00 Universal Soldier
Haydock 2.30 Sivola De Sivola
Haydock 3.05 Long Run
Ascot 1.40 Kahsabelle
Ascot 2.10 Finian's Rainbow
Ascot 2.45 Oscar Whisky
Ascot 3.20 Toubab

denphone 24-11-2012 18:09
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CONTI TAKES BETFAIR FOR NICHOLLS

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...2&sub=&day=Sat

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Silviniaco Conti continued his rapid progression up the ranks when outpointing Long Run in the Betfair Chase at Haydock.

Just as his Paul Nicholls-trained stablemate Kauto Star did 12 months ago, the six-year-old made all the running in the hands of Ruby Walsh.

Silviniaco Conti (7-4) jumped well throughout and had too many guns for Long Run, the 2011 Cheltenham Gold Cup winner.

Nicholls said: "He is a really decent horse. He's only six, he jumps, he stays - he jumped brilliantly today. We had a chat before the race and I said if they go quick get a lead, if they don't then bowl along. He jumps and gallops.

denphone 25-11-2012 06:02
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CAPTAIN BACK IN CHARGE

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...2&sub=&day=Sat

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Captain Chris bounced back to form with a convincing win in the Amlin 1965 Chase at Ascot as Finian's Rainbow trailed home last of the four runners.

The Philip Hobbs-trained gelding had beaten Finian's Rainbow in the Arkle Trophy at Cheltenham in March 2011 but things had not gone smoothly since then, though the 7-2 shot travelled kindly in the hands of Richard Johnson as he shared pacemaking duties with Ghizao, being keen to keep to the inside given his tendency to jump to his right.
WHISKY HAS MEASURE OF ASCOT RIVALS

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Sun

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Nicky Henderson was out of luck with Finian's Rainbow in the feature race at Ascot but normal service was resumed as Oscar Whisky proved in a class of his own in the Coral Hurdle.

A faller at the last when right in contention in the race last year, the 8-15 favourite was always in command under Geraghty and cruised eight lengths clear of Raya Star.

"He loved the ground, and that was a very smart performance," said Henderson.

"We thought we would go to Cheltenham next month, then Ffos Las, possibly Fontwell, miss Cheltenham and go to Aintree but if it came up soft, you'd have to run him in the Champion Hurdle."

denphone 25-11-2012 16:28
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RUSSELL GUIDES BAY TO TROYTOWN WIN

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...e&sub=&day=Sun

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Tofino Bay (8-1) proved the second part of a treble a Navan double for owners Gigginstown House Stud and jockey Davy Russell when taking the Ladbrokes Troytown Handicap Chase.

The Dessie Hughes-trained gelding was always travelling well, not far off the pace set by Glenquest and Zardsky and when he took up the running at the second-last fence it looked as though he would win comfortably.
BROWN TAKES MONKSFIELD HONOURS

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...e&sub=&day=Sun

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Local trainer Noel Meade gained some small consolation for the loss of top-class performer Go Native on Friday when Busty Brown (5-1) lifted the Irish Form Book 'Monksfield' Novice Hurdle at Navan.

With visibility poor, racegoers' view of the Grade Two was restricted but when the horses came back into view they saw Paul Carberry bring Busty Brown through to lead at the final flight.

denphone 25-11-2012 19:04
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DONNA DELIVERS CUP SPOILS

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...e&sub=&day=Sun

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Gentildonna survived a stewards' inquiry to see off Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe runner-up Orfevre and win the Japan Cup at Tokyo racecourse as home runners dominated the finish.

Beat Black soon built up a healthy advantage and had five lengths in hand at the top of the straight but his early efforts began to tell in the final couple of furlongs, with Ikezoe poised to challenge aboard Orfevre and when he gave the signal, the colt started to pick up and close the gap on Beat Black.

Gentildonna went with him though and finding himself a bit short of room between the two, Yasunari Iwata appeared to force his way out, bumping Orfevre in the process, but the winner of this year's Japanese Fillies' Triple Crown proved game in the finish and stuck her head out to edge out Orfevre by a nose at the line.

denphone 26-11-2012 05:53
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WALEY-COHEN EAGER FOR GEORGE RUN

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Sun

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Sam Waley-Cohen is looking forward to riding Long Run again at Kempton on Boxing Day after a satisfactory reappearance in the Betfair Chase at Haydock on Saturday.

The amateur felt the outing was just what was needed ahead of the William Hill King George VI Chase.

Long Run, owned by Waley-Cohen's father Robert and trained by Nicky Henderson, had to settle for second place in the Haydock feature for the second successive season, but connections hope it has not taken as much out of him as it did 12 months ago.

denphone 26-11-2012 13:39
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FUGUE MISSES VASE DATE

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Mon

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The Fugue has been ruled out of the Hong Kong Vase later this month after suffering a minor setback.

John Gosden's filly has enjoyed an excellent three-year-old campaign, with victories in the Musidora and Nassau Stakes supplemented by fine places efforts in the Oaks at Epsom, the Ribblesdale Stakes at Royal Ascot, the Yorkshire Oaks and most recently the Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf.

Connections had been looking forward to seeing the Lord and Lady Lloyd-Webber owned filly sign off for the year in the Far East on December 9, but she will now be saved for next season.

denphone 27-11-2012 05:26
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TIDAL TOPS HENNESSY WEIGHTS

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Mon

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Tidal Bay heads the weights after 22 horses were confirmed for the Hennessy Gold Cup at Newbury on Saturday.

The enigmatic 11-year-old ended last season with victory in the bet365 Gold Cup at Sandown and made a winning return back over smaller obstacles in the John Smith's Hurdle at Wetherby.

Champion trainer Paul Nicholls could also saddle Harry The Viking, who is at the other end of the weights on 10st 2lb, but stable companion Michel Le Bon is a notable defection.

denphone 27-11-2012 14:39
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SEXTET IN LINE FOR FIGHTING FIFTH

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...e&sub=&day=Tue

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Last season's Champion Hurdle hero Rock On Ruby is among field of six possibles for the StanJames.com Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Newcastle on Saturday following the confirmation stage.

The seven-year-old will bid to give rookie trainer Harry Fry a major success in his first season with a licence. Fry was assistant to the horse's former handler Paul Nicholls and was responsible for Rock On Ruby when the horse took the Cheltenham crown.

Another Festival victor set for Newcastle is Countrywide Flame, winner of the Triumph Hurdle for North Yorkshire trainer John Quinn.

denphone 27-11-2012 17:21
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TUESDAY DATE FOR DETTORI CASE

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Tue

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France Galop stewards will meet on December 4 to decide what action to take against Frankie Dettori following his positive test for a banned substance.

The medical commission of the ruling body of French racing last week imposed a temporary suspension on the Italian jockey on medical grounds, following his positive test at Longchamp on September 16.

denphone 28-11-2012 06:34
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BUCK'S HEADS HURDLE CONTENDERS

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...enders&day=Tue

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Big Buck's will face a maximum of seven rivals as he seeks to win the Sportingbet Long Distance Hurdle for the fourth year running at Newbury on Saturday.

Paul Nicholls's crack performer is unbeaten in 17 races since he returned to hurdles after unseating Sam Thomas in the Hennessy at the Berkshire track in 2008.
WORTH WORRY AHEAD OF HENNESSY

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Wed

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Hennessy Gold Cup favourite Bobs Worth's participation in Saturday's big race will not be confirmed until trainer Nicky Henderson has walked the course at Newbury and spoken with connections.

The trainer was inspecting the Berkshire track on Tuesday afternoon as he is worried about potentially heavy ground and wanted time to mull over his thoughts. A dual Cheltenham Festival winner, Bobs Worth has not been seen since beating First Lieutenant in the RSA Chase last March.

denphone 28-11-2012 15:01
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CARRUTHERS TEAM EYE HENNESSY REPEAT

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Wed

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Carruthers will bid to emulate Arkle and land back-to-back victories in the Hennessy Gold Cup at Newbury on Saturday.

The legendary Irish jumper is the only horse to win the prestigious staying handicap chase in successive years in 1964 and '65, but while Arkle defied the massive burden of 12st 7lb on both occasions, Carruthers carried only 10st 4lb last year and has 3lb more this time.

"I'm really looking forward to it. I hope it doesn't dry up too much and make it really sticky ground. especially after a day's racing on Friday," his trainer Mark Bradstock told At The Races.

denphone 29-11-2012 06:14
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MCDONOGH TAKES UP AGA KHAN ROLE

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Thu

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Declan McDonogh has been confirmed as the Aga Khan's Irish retained rider next season.

McDonogh takes over from Johnny Murtagh, whose contract was terminated in August.

The 2006 Irish champion jockey, 32, said: "I'm delighted to have been given this amazing chance. It's a huge honour and a huge privilege to be riding for His Highness."

McDonogh had already been given a chance to shine aboard the Aga Khan's horses following Murtagh's departure.
TRIFOLIUM BIDS TO BLOSSOM IN FIFTH

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Thu

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Trifolium will take his chance in the Grade One StanJames.com Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Newcastle on Saturday.

The five-year-old, third in the Supreme Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham earlier this year, is also engaged in Sunday's Hatton's Grace Hurdle at Fairyhouse, but is instead set to cross the Irish Sea.

denphone 29-11-2012 10:22
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SANCTUAIRE CAMP NOT SCARED OF SACRE

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Thu

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Paul Nicholls believes Sandown will play to Sanctuaire's strengths when his exciting second-season chaser takes on Sprinter Sacre in the Sportingbet Tingle Creek Chase on Saturday week.

The six-year-old was a talented but quirky performer over hurdles but was a revelation when switched to the larger obstacles last term. He won his three starts by an aggregate of 74 lengths, with his last two victories coming at the Surrey track.

denphone 30-11-2012 05:58
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DARLAN OUT OF FIGHTING FIFTH

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...e&sub=&day=Thu

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Darlan will not run in the StanJames.com Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Newcastle on Saturday, trainer Nicky Henderson confirmed.

The high-class five-year-old was not declared this morning due to the prospect of testing conditions.

"Darlan will not be going to Newcastle. We ummed and aahed about it for a long time, but the decision was taken because of the ground," the Seven Barrows handler told Press Association Sport.
LYVIUS LIVES UP TO EXPECTATIONS

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...e&sub=&day=Fri

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Lyvius ran out a comfortable winner of Newbury's Sportingbet Intermediate Hurdle, better known as the Gerry Feilden.

Nicky Henderson's four-year-old was a 7-2 chance for a Listed race won last year by subsequent Champion Hurdle hero Rock On Ruby, and he was always moving sweetly in the hands of Barry Geraghty.

For a moment at the top of the home straight it appeared the front-running Call Back still had something in reserve and kicked a couple of lengths clear, but Lyvius tracked him and took over the lead three flights from home. Top-weight Edgardo Sol did his best to reel him in after the last, but Lyvius passed the post with two lengths in hand.

denphone 30-11-2012 13:27
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BOBS WORTH THE WAIT IN HENNESSY

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...e&sub=&day=Fri

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Bobs Worth aims to emulate Denman by graduating to full company with victory in Saturday's Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup at Newbury.

The Nicky Henderson-trained Bobs Worth won the RSA Chase in March and is pitched into this ultra-competitive Grade Three handicap on his first start back, a route taken by Paul Nicholls with Denman in 2007.

Henderson said: "It was always where we were going to start. He stays and I think he handles soft ground."

denphone 30-11-2012 15:59
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LIEUTENANT GUNNING FOR WORTH

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...e&sub=&day=Fri

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Mouse Morris is hopeful First Lieutenant can overcome Bobs Worth in Saturday's Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup at Newbury.

The Irish raider chased home Bobs Worth at Cheltenham and was eventually beaten two and a half lengths, before going on to finish third at the Punchestown Festival.

Trainer Mouse Morris said: "Bobs Worth is obviously a much shorter price than us. Maybe they (bookmakers) are right, but it won't bother me - the horse doesn't know what price he is."
BRILLIANT BUCK'S GOES THE DISTANCE

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...stance&day=Fri

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Big Buck's will have just three rivals as he seeks to win the Sportingbet Long Distance Hurdle for the fourth year running at Newbury on Saturday.

Paul Nicholls's brilliant stayer is unbeaten in 17 races since he returned to hurdles after unseating Sam Thomas in the Hennessy at the Berkshire track in 2008.

Big Buck's stablemate Five Dream, who took the runner-up spot 12 months ago, tries again, while the Emma Lavelle-trained Fox Appeal and Reve De Sivola from Nick Williams' stable are the only other ones taking on the champion staying hurdler.

denphone 01-12-2012 06:04
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DYNAMITE DYNASTE STRIKES AGAIN

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Sat

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Dynaste (4-9 favourite) turned in another faultless round of jumping to land the Grade Two Fuller's London Pride Novices' Chase at Newbury.

David Pipe's charge made a dream start to his chasing career when winning at Cheltenham earlier this month and he kept up the good work under Tom Scudamore.

The front-running Valmari was still in front four fences from home with Dynaste switched to her outside to challenge, but Valmari failed to pick up at all, taking a heavy fall and leaving Dynaste in front.

Court In Motion tried to make a race of it but Scudamore was always in control and came home four and a half lengths clear.

denphone 01-12-2012 14:03
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Pride takes Drinmore test

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Sat

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Pride Of The Artic steps up in class for the Bar One Racing Drinmore Novice Chase after winning his last four races over fences.

The seven-year-old was most recently seen beating Jacksonslady in a Grade Three at Tipperary in October in heavy ground, and now tackles Grade One company for the first time at Fairyhouse on Sunday

denphone 01-12-2012 16:44
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Bobs proves his worth in Hennessy

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Sat

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Bobs Worth showed his class with a convincing victory in the Hennessy Gold Cup at Newbury.

Last season's RSA Chase hero was giving trainer Nicky Henderson his second success in the race and jockey Barry Geraghty his first.

Leading at the final fence in an incident-packed race, the 4-1 shot strode away to score from Tidal Bay, with gallant Irish raider First Lieutenant third and The Package fourth.

denphone 01-12-2012 20:04
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Buck's cashes in again

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...+again&day=Sat

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Big Buck's took his winning run to 18 with an effortless victory in the Sportingbet Long Distance Hurdle at Newbury.

The Paul Nicholls-trained nine-year-old, ridden by Ruby Walsh, was hardly out of a hack canter as he and his stablemate Five Dream made the running, with the two other runners, Fox Appeal and Reve De Sivola, just a few lengths adrift.

The order remained unchanged until after the third-last, where Fox Appeal tried to make ground on the stands rail but Walsh was unmoved as he kept a tight hold of the 1-12 shot.

denphone 02-12-2012 05:47
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Flame lights up Fighting Fifth

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Sat

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Countrywide Flame captured the scalp of Cinders And Ashes in impressive fashion to land the StanJames.com Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Newcastle.

The two Cheltenham Festival winners had the race to themselves over the last two flights, and it was the Triumph Hurdle hero who came out on top.

Denis O'Regan always looked confident on the John Quinn-trained 11-4 chance, and he pulled 12 lengths clear of 10-11 favourite Cinders And Ashes to stake an early claim for the Champion Hurdle.

denphone 02-12-2012 10:19
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Benbulben opens chasing account

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Sun

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Mount Benbulben got his fencing career back on track when easing to an ultimately smooth success in the Nicky Connors - Lifetime In Racing Beginners Chase.

A Grade Two winner last season as a novice hurdler, the Gordon Elliott-trained seven-year-old was third on his chasing debut at Naas in October and fell at Punchestown last month.

Davy Condon's mount made a bad mistake on this occasion too, at the second fence, but slowly recovered his momentum.

denphone 02-12-2012 17:08
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Zaidpour graces Fairyhouse

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Sun

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Zaidpour dug deep to claim the Bar One Racing Hatton's Grace Hurdle at Fairyhouse.

Ruby Walsh's mount showed a great attitude in going past fellow joint-favourite Voler La Vedette going to the last, after the star mare had moved smoothly to the lead two out, where long-time leader So Young made a mistake.

Willie Mullins' charge soon mastered Voler La Vedette, who lost second on the run to the line as Monksland finished well. The winning distance was two and a half lengths.

denphone 03-12-2012 06:05
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Arvika demolishes Drinmore rivals

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Mon

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Arvika Ligeonniere made all to win the Bar One Racing Drinmore Chase in impressive style at Fairyhouse.

The Willie Mullins-trained seven-year-old (2-1) soon opened up a huge advantage over the field in the Grade One event, jumping with lots of dash in the hands of Ruby Walsh.

The pack briefly threatened to close, but Walsh could afford to look round twice between the final two fences and as even-money favourite Dedigout started to toil, Arvika Ligeonniere safely negotiated the last to make it two wins from as many starts over fences, finishing 11 lengths clear.
Jezki bursts Champagne bubble

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Mon

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Jezki completed a significant hat-trick in an exciting renewal of the Bar One Racing Royal Bond Novice Hurdle at Fairyhouse.

Champagne Fever, last season's Cheltenham Champion Bumper hero, attempted to make all the running under Ruby Walsh, and still held an advantage after the last flight.

But the Jessica Harrington-trained Jezki (9-4) looked to be travelling strongly and showed plenty of fight on the run-in to take the two-mile Grade One contest by a length and a half in the hands of Barry Geraghty.

The well-regarded Minsk had every chance, but finished fourth. Zuzka, by contrast, stayed on stoutly to take third spot

denphone 03-12-2012 11:44
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Sizing team mull Christmas options

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...e&sub=&day=Mon

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Henry De Bromhead is still keeping his options open as to what race to run Sizing Europe in over Christmas.

The County Waterford trainer is convinced his dual Queen Mother Champion Chase hero stays a lot further than two miles these days and is considering races at various distances.

The 10-year-old holds entries in the William Hill King George VI Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day, the Paddy Power Dial-A-Bet Chase at Leopardstown on December 27 and the Lexus Chase there the following day.

denphone 03-12-2012 17:04
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Stewart plays down Quevega clash

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Mon

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Owner Andy Stewart believes it is "highly unlikely" a dream clash between Big Buck's and star mare Quevega will happen.

The incredible Big Buck's barely came off the bridle when securing his 18th consecutive victory in the Long Distance Hurdle at Newbury on Saturday and he is already odds-on to win the World Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival for a remarkable fifth year on the bounce.

denphone 04-12-2012 04:46
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Ruby ready to rock Cheltenham

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...e&sub=&day=Tue

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Harry Fry has confirmed Rock On Ruby on course for the StanJames.com International Hurdle after missing the Fighting Fifth Hurdle due to the testing ground.

The Dorset trainer believes it was the right decision to bypass the Newcastle race with last season's Champion Hurdle hero and instead wait for Cheltenham on Saturday week.

"Cheltenham a week on Saturday is very much the plan," Fry told At The Races.

"It's a shame we couldn't run in the Fighting Fifth but we were more than happy with the decision we made and look forward to Cheltenham.

denphone 04-12-2012 15:31
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DETTORI GETS 'SYMPATHETIC' HEARING

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...earing&day=Tue

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Frankie Dettori expects to learn on Wednesday what his punishment will be for failing a drugs test in France in September.

France Galop concluded their inquiry into Dettori's case on Tuesday morning, with the rider's legal team saying he had received "a sympathetic hearing".

The 41-year-old jockey could be handed a six-month ban after testing positive for a banned substance at Longchamp on September 16.

The French racing authority's medical commission held an initial inquiry last month before passing their findings on to the stewards for their consideration.

denphone 04-12-2012 19:02
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BIG GUNS FACE SANDOWN SHOWDOWN

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...e&sub=&day=Tue

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Big guns Sprinter Sacre and Sanctuaire feature among 10 entries for the Sportingbet Tingle Creek Chase at Sandown on Saturday after the Grade One contest was re-opened.

The two brilliant two-milers will put their 100% records over fences on the line at the Esher venue in an eagerly awaited showdown.

The Nicky Henderson-trained Sprinter Sacre was a superb winner of the Arkle Trophy at the Cheltenham Festival, while Sanctuaire has yet to put a foot wrong since Paul Nicholls switched him to the bigger obstacles.

denphone 05-12-2012 05:25
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STAR AND SIR SET TO CLASH

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Tue

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A compelling clash between two of Ireland's most exciting jumpers is on the cards at Punchestown on Sunday with Flemenstar and Sir Des Champs among the entries for the John Durkan Memorial Chase.

The former has attracted a huge following, not just for his fine performances in the likes of the Irish Arkle and the Powers Gold Cup, but for his veteran trainer Peter Casey.

Flemenstar made a sparkling reappearance in the Fortria Chase at Navan last month, beating Big Zeb by seven lengths.

denphone 05-12-2012 11:41
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ROYER-DUPRE SWEET ON GIO

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Wed

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Trainer Alain de Royer-Dupre has warned punters not to discount his Falmouth Stakes winner Giofra in Sunday's Longines Hong Kong Cup.

Well beaten by her compatriot and weekend opponent Cirrus Des Aigles in the Prix Ganay at the start of the season, the four-year-old went on to run in the Prix Jean Romanet after her Newmarket Group One success before rounding off the European season in the Prix de l'Opera.

Royer-Dupre believes those last two efforts can be ignored and said: "She might be slightly underrated in the Cup but I warn you, she is an exceptional filly."

denphone 05-12-2012 14:39
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DETTORI SUSPENDED FOR SIX MONTHS

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...2&sub=&day=Wed

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Frankie Dettori has been suspended from riding for six months after being found guilty of taking a prohibited substance, his legal representative Christopher Stewart-Moore said on Wednesday morning.

The three-times British champion jockey, 41, tested positive for what is believed to be cocaine following a routine examination at Longchamp on September 16.

Dettori's suspension runs from November 20 to May 19 and is likely to be reciprocated by racing jurisdictions worldwide, including by the British Horseracing Authority.
Lets hope Frankie comes back stronger from this as we all make mistakes in life.

denphone 05-12-2012 17:33
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DETTORI VOWS TO REBUILD REPUTATION

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Wed

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Jockey Frankie Dettori has vowed to "rebuild his reputation" once he has served his six-month suspension after being found guilty of taking a prohibited substance.

Dettori, who was cautioned by police for possession of cocaine in 1993, is believed to have tested positive for the same drug by Longchamp stewards after the meeting on September 16.

His legal representative Christopher Stewart-Moore said: "He is enormously grateful for the opportunities that he has been given by owners and trainers over the years, and for the support of his many fans."

denphone 06-12-2012 06:16
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CARLTON UP FOR CUP

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...e&sub=&day=Thu

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Connections of Carlton House believe the step back up to a mile and a quarter will suit The Queen's colt in the Hong Kong Cup.

The four-year-old has not quite been at his best over a mile on his last two starts, but his form over the longer distance puts him in with a fair chance of landing a Royal success.

Carlton House will be having his final start for Sir Michael Stoute before being transferred into the care of Australian trainer Gai Waterhouse.

John Warren, The Queen's racing and bloodstock advisor, said: "Her Majesty is looking forward to Carlton House running in Hong Kong on Sunday, a wonderful race meeting.


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