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denphone 16-03-2013 16:55
Re: Horse Racing
 
GRANDOUET SET FOR FLY REMATCH.

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

Quote:
Grandouet will have another crack at Hurricane Fly in Punchestown's Rabobank Champion Hurdle to determine whether he will commence novice chasing next year.

Trainer Nicky Henderson was left wondering what might have been after his horse fell when still appearing to be going nicely in Tuesday's Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham, eventually won by Willie Mullins' star.

It was only Grandouet's second start of the campaign and the trainer said on Saturday: "The Champion Hurdle was the missing race, so we'll definitely go to Ireland. We'll know whether to stay hurdling if we're good enough to give Hurricane Fly any sort of a fright there.

denphone 16-03-2013 19:00
Re: Horse Racing
 
IT'S A BIG OCCASION FOR PIPE.

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

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Big Occasion gave trainer David Pipe a third successive victory in the Betfred Midlands Grand National when cruising home in the Uttoxeter marathon.

The six-year-old, the youngest winner of this extreme test in living memory, powered clear of the opposition in the testing conditions from the third-last.

The well-backed 6-1 shot won by six lengths from Rebeccas Choice (20-1) with One In A Milan (8-1) 10 lengths away in third.
WINTER DERBY JOY FOR FARRAAJ.

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

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Straight after winning the Spring Cup on Teophilip, jockey Andrea Atzeni completed a quick big-race double when driving Farraaj to a hard-fought triumph in the Group Three Blue Square Bet Winter Derby at Lingfield.

After getting the better of Cai Shen, Robin Hoods Bay made the 6-4 favourite work hard in the final half-furlong but Farraaj's class shone through as Roger Varian's four-year-old prevailed by half-a-length.

denphone 17-03-2013 07:32
Re: Horse Racing
 
LADIES FIRST IN LISTED HEAT.

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

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Ladies Are Forever (10-1) followed up a recent course success when powering to another Listed win in the Blue Square Bet Hever Sprint Stakes at Lingfield.

Willy Twiston-Davies had the Geoff Oldroyd-trained mare handily-placed as Timeless Call burst out from her rail draw to make the running in the five-furlong dash, with Bear Behind close up.
TEOPHILIP TAKES SPRING SPOILS.

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

Quote:
Teophilip (10-1) continued on the upgrade with a comfortable victory in the bluesq.com Spring Cup at Lingfield.

Winner of a Wolverhampton handicap on his reappearance, the Marco Botti-trained three-year-old was not fazed by the step up to Listed company.

denphone 17-03-2013 11:06
Re: Horse Racing
 
NEWMARKET NEXT FOR O'BRIEN PAIR.

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...n+pair&day=Sun

Quote:
Kingsbarns and Cristoforo Colombo, Aidan O'Brien's two big hopes for the Qipco 2000 Guineas, may have their first runs of the season in the Newmarket Classic.

The Ballydoyle trainer reports both colts, as well as Camelot, his star three-year-old of 2012 who won the Guineas and both the English and Irish Derbys, to be building steadily towards the new campaign.

"They're going nicely. I don't know if the two Guineas horses will run before Newmarket, but I would say maybe they won't," said O'Brien.

denphone 17-03-2013 13:48
Re: Horse Racing
 
MORRIS RUES CHELTENHAM FORTUNES.

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

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Mouse Morris is pleased to report his Cheltenham Festival runners have arrived home in good shape after all three filled the runner-up spot in their respective races.

The Fethard maestro is widely considered as one of the best trainers in the land when it comes to preparing his string for the Festival and each of this year's representatives did him proud without quite hitting the target.

Morris said: "They're all fine. It just didn't happen for them on the day, but hopefully they're all winners for further down the line

denphone 17-03-2013 16:13
Re: Horse Racing
 
HANNON STARTS MAKING PLANS

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

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Richard Hannon has already started making early-season plans for some of this year's Classic contenders after sending a strong team to work at Kempton last week.

The former champion trainer is particularly heavy-handed in the three-year-old colts division ahead of the new campaign, with Toronado, Havana Gold and Olympic Glory all set to take their chance in some of the trial races for the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket.

Another to go well in the recent workout was last year's Gran Criterium winner Law Enforcement, who is set for a trip to Dubai later this month.

denphone 18-03-2013 06:33
Re: Horse Racing
 
BOLSTER IN FRAME FOR APRIL OUTING.

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

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The Giant Bolster could run at either Aintree or Punchestown next month following another superb effort in the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup.

A surprise runner-up behind Synchronised a year ago, the eight-year-old proved that was no fluke by finishing fourth on Friday.

Trainer David Bridgwater said: "He seems fine, no worries at all. The plan would be for him to run again, providing he's OK and the ground is right. He could go to Liverpool or Punchestown, I don't know which. We'll just see what the ground is like."

denphone 18-03-2013 11:07
Re: Horse Racing
 
SOLWHIT TAKES AIM AT QUE.

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

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Solwhit is set for an absorbing duel with Quevega in the Ladbrokes World Series Hurdle at Punchestown next month.

The Charles Byrnes-trained nine-year-old confirmed his renaissance by claiming the equivalent race at the Cheltenham Festival on Thursday.
DUDE POISED FOR SPRING BREAK.

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

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Monbeg Dude is unlikely to run again this season after he was pulled up in the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup on Friday.

Michael Scudamore's Welsh National hero struggled to keep up from an early stage before eventually being taken out of the race by jockey Sam Twiston-Davies.

Scudamore said: "He seems OK. He has a minor cut on his leg, but nothing of any significance. I don't think he realised horses could go that fast until he ran the other day. Those top horses certainly have two or three gears he doesn't. I think we'll be sticking to staying handicaps from now on."

denphone 18-03-2013 13:55
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ZARKANDAR SET FOR RISE IN TRIP.

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

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Champion trainer Paul Nicholls is likely to step Zarkandar up in trip following his fourth-placed finish in the Champion Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival.

The two-and-a-half-mile John Smith's Aintree Hurdle in April could be his first assignment over a longer distance.
VARIAN LOOKS FARR AWAY.

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

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Roger Varian is keen to take his Winter Derby winner Farraaj off around Europe this season, with an international campaign on the horizon.

Third in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf as a youngster, his three-year-old campaign was restricted to just two runs. However, Varian has got him fit early this season and hopes to pick up some nice prizes abroad with the son of Dubai Destination.

"It is always satisfying when a plan comes together and this had been his target since his win over course and distance in November," the Newmarket handler told his website, www.varianstable.com.

denphone 18-03-2013 16:01
Re: Horse Racing
 
PLANTEUR READY TO TAKE ON WORLD.

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

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Planteur will be making a pretty brief visit to the Gulf as he prepares to leave Newmarket this weekend ahead of the Dubai World Cup on March 30.

Marco Botti's six-year-old looked in excellent health on Monday, despite having spent his time preparing through the chilly British weather. He has taken a slightly different route towards the planet's richest race, landing the Winter Derby Trial in February.

denphone 18-03-2013 18:56
Re: Horse Racing
 
DE BROMHEAD PONDERS EUROPE PLANS.

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

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Trainer Henry de Bromhead is in no rush to decide which race at the Punchestown Festival Sizing Europe will contest following his fine effort in defeat at Cheltenham last week.

After much deliberation by connections, the 11-year-old was given the chance to regain his crown in the two-mile Queen Mother Champion Chase, instead of going for the longer Ryanair Chase.

The veteran did his best to fight off the awesome Sprinter Sacre running down the hill and although he was readily swept aside in the end, Sizing Europe was a clear second.

denphone 19-03-2013 07:03
Re: Horse Racing
 
MCNAMARA REMAINS STABLE.

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

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JT McNamara remains in a stable condition following the serious neck injury he sustained at Cheltenham on Thursday.

The 37-year-old was injured in a first fence fall from Galaxy Rock in the Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup and was airlifted to hospital after being treated by the on-course medics.

Conscious following the fall according to officials at the track, the leading amateur rider was put in an induced coma before his transfer to Frenchay Hospital in Bristol. McNamara underwent surgery on his fractured C3 and C4 vertebrae on Friday.

denphone 19-03-2013 10:23
Re: Horse Racing
 
FLAME BURNING BRIGHT FOR AINTREE.

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

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John Quinn is looking forward to seeing Countrywide Flame step up in distance at Aintree next month following his superb effort in defeat in last week's Stan James Champion Hurdle.

Last year's Triumph Hurdle hero ran arguably a career-best in finishing third behind two former winners in Hurricane Fly and Rock On Ruby, and Quinn feels the two and a half miles of the Aintree Hurdle will suit his versatile five-year-old ideally.

Quinn said: "He's absolutely fine and at the moment, we're looking towards Aintree.

"That will probably be his last run over hurdles this season. He could go back on the Flat for the Chester Cup if he's all right, but Aintree is our main aim.

denphone 19-03-2013 13:01
Re: Horse Racing
 
FLEMENSTAR IN LINE FOR SACRE CLASH.

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...3&sub=&day=Tue

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Trainer Peter Casey has indicated Flemenstar could tackle the mighty Sprinter Sacre at the Punchestown Festival if he emerges safely from his comeback at Aintree.

The eight-year-old is poised for a drop back in trip after his defeat to Sir Des Champs in the Hennessy at Leopardstown, after which he was scratched from Cheltenham with a lung infection

denphone 19-03-2013 17:04
Re: Horse Racing
 
FRY INTO THE EYE OF HURRICANE.

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...3&sub=&day=Tue

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Harry Fry would like Rock On Ruby to have another crack at Hurricane Fly in the Punchestown Champion Hurdle.

The young trainer made no excuses for his stable star's loss of his Champion Hurdle crown at Cheltenham last Tuesday to the previous year's winner, when Rock On Ruby kept on to finish second after making the running in first-time blinkers.

"We thought he'd be quite tired but he's come out of the race well - he was staying on again after the last - so he seems in good order. We couldn't have hoped for him to come out of the race in better form and we look forward to a trip to Punchestown on April 26, all being well," Fry said.

denphone 20-03-2013 07:22
Re: Horse Racing
 
ALDER POSSIBLE FOR EASTER DATE.

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

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Ireland's final winner of last week's Cheltenham Festival could potentially be out again quite quickly.

Alderwood's heavily backed victory under Tony McCoy in the Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Chase saw Ireland nose ahead of Britain at 14 to 13 in successes at the meeting.
RACE AGAINST TIME FOR BEARNAI.

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

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Last year's Irish Grand National hero Lion Na Bearnai faces a race against time to be fit for the John Smith's Grand National at Aintree on April 6 - for which 16 horses were taken out at the latest stage.

Albertas Run, Quito De La Roque, The Package and Alfie Sherrin are among those who will not be running in the famous race
WINDERMERE SET FOR SUMMER BREAK.

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...3&sub=&day=Tue

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Jim Culloty has decided his RSA Chase hero Lord Windermere will not run again this season.

It was a case of "mission accomplished" at the Cheltenham Festival last week for County Cork-based Culloty, who landed by far the biggest win of his training career with the seven-year-old.

Having ridden Best Mate to win three Gold Cups, the former jockey now has another success in the blue riband event in his sights, but this time as a trainer.

denphone 20-03-2013 10:02
Re: Horse Racing
 
ROQUE UNLIKELY TO TACKLE NATIONAL.

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...3&sub=&day=Tue

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Quito De La Roque is "highly unlikely" to line up in the John Smith's Grand National next month, according to Colm Murphy.

A winner on the Mildmay course at Aintree in 2011 and a dual Grade One-winning chaser, the nine-year-old endured a slightly disappointing start to the current campaign before bouncing back with victory in the Kinloch Brae Chase at Thurles in mid-January.
DYNASTE HAS AINTREE OPTIONS.

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

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Dynaste, who was turned over at a short price in the Jewson Novices' Chase at the Cheltenham Festival by Benefficient, may bid to redeem his reputation at Aintree.

Trainer David Pipe thought long and hard about which race to run the grey in after he bolted up in the three-mile Feltham Novices' Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day.

He came down on the side of the two-and-a-half-mile race at Cheltenham and he is faced with options again at Aintree, with the Grade One Manifesto Chase over the same trip as the Jewson or the Mildmay Novices' Chase over three miles.
CHOSEN ONE ON CHAMPION TRAIL.

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

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Nigel Twiston-Davies is convinced The New One has what it takes to become a serious contender for next year's Champion Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival.

The prolific five-year-old showed a smart shift of gear in last Wednesday's Neptune Investment Management Novices' Hurdle to defeat a strong field by upwards of four lengths.

Next up for The New One is a possible slight drop in distance to two and a half miles at Aintree next month.

Twiston-Davies told the Telegraph: "He is a very smart hurdler who has a good turn of foot, which all points to next year's Champion Hurdle being the long-term target.

denphone 20-03-2013 13:39
Re: Horse Racing
 
MCCAIN PLOTS NATIONAL CHALLENGE.

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

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Trainer Donald McCain is hoping to be triple-handed in the John Smith's Grand National at Aintree on April 6.

McCain landed the race with Ballabriggs two years ago and the veteran is one of four still engaged for the Cheshire handler, along with Weird Al and Across The Bay, who both had a spin at Aintree on Tuesday morning, and Cloudy Lane, for whom there is a different plan.

"Cloudy Lane is aiming at the Fox Hunters on the first day and has been left in the National in case Ballabriggs does not get there - both are owned by Trevor Hemmings, who is a huge supporter of the race. There is no point leaving the National at Cheltenham so none of my four ran there last week," said the trainer.
CONNELL SNAPS UP OUR CONOR.

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

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Triumph Hurdle hero Our Conor has been bought by leading owner Barry Connell.

The four-year-old was an effortless 15-length winner of the Grade One event at Cheltenham last week, completing a double at the highest level and taking his tally to four wins in as many starts over hurdles for trainer Dessie Hughes.

Connell was impressed with what he saw at Prestbury Park and snapped up the Jeremy gelding for an undisclosed sum from the Man About Town Syndicate.

denphone 20-03-2013 15:41
Re: Horse Racing
 
MULLINS TAKES AIM AT FAIRYHOUSE.

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

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Willie Mullins and JP McManus dominate the entries for the Ladbrokes Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse on April 1.

Fresh from being crowned leading trainer at the Cheltenham Festival, Mullins has once again dominated the National Hunt season in Ireland and his strength in depth is phenomenal, with the likes of Back In Focus, Boston Bob and Quel Esprit all under consideration for the contest.

McManus is also likely to be strongly represented with Alfie Sherrin, Competitive Edge, Lost Glory and Alderwood in the frame.
O'BRIEN PLANNING CURRAGH SPIN.

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...h+spin&day=Tue

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Aidan O'Brien is again planning to take a team of horses to work after racing at the Curragh on Sunday.

With the Flat season in Ireland kicking off this weekend, O'Brien's mammoth team will be stepping up a gear.

In the past some of his Classic contenders and the cream of his older horses have been on show after racing and he will firm up exactly which of his inmates will work over the coming days.

denphone 21-03-2013 07:37
Re: Horse Racing
 
ONWARDS AND UPWARDS FOR DELTA TEAM.

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

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Trainer Jimmy Mangan is keen to move on from the unfortunate incident that saw Oscar Delta so heartbreakingly denied victory in last week's CGA Foxhunter Chase at the Cheltenham Festival.

Third in the race for the previous two years, the 10-year-old looked set to take the glory when jumping the final fence with a clear lead over reigning champion Salsify, but soon after setting off up the punishing hill he jinked sharply and unshipped the trainer's daughter Jane Mangan.
PUNJABI IN LINE FOR AINTREE.

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

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Punjabi could step up in trip for his next run after putting in his best work at the finish in the County Hurdle at Cheltenham last week.

Connections have not lost faith in the 2009 Champion Hurdle hero, who has been highly tried in three runs since returning from a 33-month absence in December and has not shirked the issue when contesting the Christmas Hurdle, the Betfair Hurdle and the County.

Dropped a further 5lb to a rating of 135 from a career high of 166, the 10-year-old, trained by Nicky Henderson, may now try his luck in the John Smith's Handicap Hurdle at Aintree on April 5.

denphone 21-03-2013 10:53
Re: Horse Racing
 
Grand National coverage expanded on Channel 4.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/news/...channel-4.html

denphone 21-03-2013 12:56
Re: Horse Racing
 
Snow concern for opening Flat racing meeting.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/horse-racing/21869841

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Snow could disrupt the start of the British turf Flat racing season.

The campaign, which runs from late March to mid-November, is scheduled to kick off with a two-day meeting starting at Doncaster on Friday.

But clerk of the course Roderick Duncan has admitted concern over both days, including Saturday - which is set to feature the Lincoln Handicap.

denphone 21-03-2013 15:10
Re: Horse Racing
 
ROYAL ASCOT PRIZE FUND HITS £5M.

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...163;5m&day=Wed

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The Queen's representative at Ascot has described breaking the £5million prize-money barrier at the Royal meeting for the first time this year as a "real milestone".

Johnny Weatherby, who looks after Her Majesty's interests at the Berkshire course, is thrilled the cash increases to the races has taken the total for the five days past that magic figure.

He said: "We are delighted to be able to announce these prize-money increases and a £5m Royal meeting is a real milestone for the country's flagship Flat race meeting."

Weatherby also announced that The Queen has given permission for the Windsor Forest Stakes to be renamed the Duke Of Cambridge Stakes in honour of her grandson, Prince William.

denphone 21-03-2013 20:37
Re: Horse Racing
 
INJURED MCNAMARA STILL 'STABLE'.

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...26#39;&day=Thu

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JT McNamara remains in a stable condition following the serious neck injury he sustained at Cheltenham a week ago.

An update revealed the leading amateur rider has not suffered a brain injury, but his vertebral damage is serious.

The 37-year-old was injured in a first-fence fall from Galaxy Rock in the Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup and airlifted to hospital after being treated by the on-course medics.

Conscious following the fall according to officials at the track, he was put in an induced coma before his transfer to Frenchay Hospital in Bristol

denphone 22-03-2013 05:22
Re: Horse Racing
 
CONTINGENCY PLAN FOR DONCASTER.

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

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Plans have been made to switch the William Hill Lincoln at Doncaster to a week later should Saturday's fixture be lost to the predicted snow.

With severe weather forecast, the track's owner Arena Racing Company has, in consultation with the British Horseracing Authority, made provision to reschedule the day's programme on March 30.

The meeting, which heralds the start of the turf Flat season, includes both the Lincoln and its consolation race, the William Hill Spring Mile.

"Should Saturday's meeting be abandoned, which looks increasingly likely, we will host the meeting a week later on Easter Saturday, March 30," said Jim Allen, ARC's racing director.

denphone 22-03-2013 14:04
Re: Horse Racing
 
CAVIAR SERVES UP SPRINT MASTERCLASS.

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

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Black Caviar maintained her unbeaten record with an effortless success in the Group One Hacer Group William Reid Stakes at Moonee Valley in Australia.

Sent off at odds of 1-25, with each of her six rivals 33-1 or longer, Luke Nolen had Peter Moody's star mare settled in third in the early stages as stablemate Karuta Queen set the gallop.
DWYER PLANNING BAN APPEAL.

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

Quote:
Jockey Martin Dwyer plans to appeal against the near two-month suspension handed to him by the Royal Western India Turf Club.

Dwyer has been banned from April 6 to May 31 following an inquiry into one of his rides at Mahalaxmi racecourse in Mumbai last month, when he finished a narrow third on market leader Ice Age in division one of the Ice Magic Plate, prompting an angry response from racegoers.

A head-on video showed Ice Age appearing to drift towards the rail in the closing stages, bumping the eventual runner-up and causing Dwyer to snatch up his mount. The RWITC stewards called an inquiry and announced the horse was to be deemed a non-starter, with all bets refunded.

denphone 22-03-2013 19:17
Re: Horse Racing
 
CURRAGH SET TO WELCOME STAR NAMES.

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

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Aidan O'Brien is set to give some of his best horses their annual workout after racing at the Curragh on Sunday.

The Ballydoyle trainer has taken a big team to the headquarters of Irish racing on the opening day of the Flat season for the last few years.

Last spring, the likes of Camelot, Maybe and Fame And Glory graced the County Kildare venue, and ground permitting, O'Brien is likely to put several talented horses through their paces.

Curragh general manager Paul Hensey said: "At the first meeting of the year, Aidan O'Brien brings all his big guns to the course to do a canter after racing to bring them for a day away.

denphone 23-03-2013 06:08
Re: Horse Racing
 
AINTREE BACK ON SPRINTER RADAR.

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

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Sprinter Sacre could step up in trip at Aintree for his next race after routing the opposition in the Queen Mother Champion Chase at Cheltenham.

Trainer Nicky Henderson has revealed connections have discussed the possibility of the John Smith`s Melling Chase on April 5 being the next race for the brilliant two-miler.

The Boylesports.com Champion Chase at Punchestown over two miles on April 23, which was named as his likely next target after his Cheltenham romp, still remains an option, as does the Celebration Chase at Sandown on April 27.

denphone 23-03-2013 10:33
Re: Horse Racing
 
Racing at Doncaster and Newbury abandoned after heavy snow.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/horse-racing/21909609

denphone 23-03-2013 13:24
Re: Horse Racing
 
DERBY IN FOCUS FOR TELESCOPE.

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

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Leading Epsom Derby contender Telescope is just one of an exciting team of horses that has Highclere Thoroughbred Racing manager Harry Herbert relishing the new Flat season.

With a couple of last year's leading Classic contenders in Bonfire and Vow back for more, joined by a clutch of exciting younger horses, the camp look sure to enjoy another prosperous campaign in 2013.

"We're forever optimistic, as you have to be in this game. Hopefully we have a really nice team of horses and I think in particular we have a nice group of older horses this year," said Herbert.

denphone 23-03-2013 16:18
Re: Horse Racing
 
HOOF IT HEADING TO YORK.

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

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Hoof It is to be aimed at the Duke Of York Stakes at York in May after missing the second half of last season with a virus.

The six-year-old sprinter, owned by golf ace Lee Westwood and his agent Chubby Chandler, is reported to be back in fine form by his trainer Mick Easterby.

Hoof It had been tipped for top honours last season after winning the Stewards' Cup at Glorious Goodwood and finishing a close third in Haydock's Betfred Sprint Cup in 2011.

denphone 24-03-2013 07:25
Re: Horse Racing
 
DERBY HERO IN CURRAGH SPIN.

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

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Camelot will be among a select team of Aidan O'Brien's string due to gallop after racing at the Curragh on Sunday.

The master of Ballydoyle traditionally uses the first day of the Irish Flat season to give some of his brighter lights an away-day in preparation for the new campaign, and despite the prospect of testing conditions, he will once again be represented.

As well as the 2000 Guineas and Derby hero, high-class juvenile Cristoforo Colombo will also be on the horsebox to the Curragh, along with fellow potential 2000 Guineas aspirants Pedro The Great and George Vancouver.
LONG RUN GIVEN PUNCHESTOWN AIM.

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

Quote:
Long Run is set to sign off his season in next month's Punchestown Gold Cup following another fine effort in defeat at Cheltenham last week.

The 2011 Cheltenham Gold Cup hero finished third in the blue riband event for the second successive year, picking up minor honours behind stable companion Bobs Worth and the Willie Mullins-trained Sir Des Champs.

Trainer Nicky Henderson told Channel 4 Racing: "I discussed it with Robert (Waley-Cohen, owner) this morning and, hopefully, he will go to Punchestown."

denphone 24-03-2013 12:09
Re: Horse Racing
 
CALLAN FLAT OUT FOR SUCCESS.

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

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Neil Callan expects to work as hard as ever this season as he attempts to consolidate his position as one of the top 10 jockeys in the country.

The jigsaw pieces have been scattered a shade because in 2013 he will have a modified arrangement with trainer Roger Varian's Kremlin House operation and while no longer first jockey there, he will maintain a contact with certain owners and horses at the yard.
BOLGER BIDS FOR THIRD WIN.

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

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Jim Bolger fields Saburo as he goes in search of a third successive victory in the Tally Ho Stud European Breeders Fund Maiden at the Curragh.

Bolger has won the opening event of the Irish Flat season for the last two years, first with Whip Hand in 2011 and then with subsequent champion juvenile Dawn Approach last year.

He relies on the Sheikh Mohammed-owned Saburo this time while Aidan O'Brien fields two as he tries to win the race for the first time since 2004. Stubbs is the second foal of Irish Oaks winner Moonstone while Cougar Mountain is a son of Fastnet Rock, who is having his first northern hemisphere runners in 2013.

denphone 24-03-2013 14:25
Re: Horse Racing
 
PRENDERGAST EYEING EXPRESS DELIVERY.

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

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Starbright bids to secure some valuable black type as she takes her chance in Sunday's Lodge Park Stud European Breeders Fund Park Express Stakes at the Curragh.

The three-year-old is one of just five runners in the Group Three contest and arrives with some decent form in the book.

She was a winner at the Curragh last August before finishing a close-up fifth in the Group One Moyglare Stud Stakes last September.

denphone 24-03-2013 17:00
Re: Horse Racing
 
SPRINTER TEAM LEAN TOWARDS AINTREE.

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

Quote:
Owner Caroline Mould admits it is a "huge possibility" Sprinter Sacre could step up in trip at Aintree for his next run.

Trainer Nicky Henderson revealed earlier this week that connections were considering the two-and-a-half-mile Melling Chase as a serious option for the incredible Queen Mother Champion Chase winner, but no firm decision has been made on whether he will head for Merseyside.

The Boylesports.com Champion Chase at Punchestown over two miles on April 23 and the Celebration Chase at Sandown on April 27 remain the other options.

denphone 24-03-2013 20:06
Re: Horse Racing
 
Kingsbarns a doubt for Guineas.

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

Quote:
Aidan O'Brien faces a race against time getting Kingsbarns fit for the Qipco 2000 Guineas after the unbeaten colt suffered a setback.

The Ballydoyle trainer has revealed the Racing Post Trophy winner was forced to miss important work after he developed a foot infection, meaning he was also unable to join many of his big-race stablemates in a post-race workout after racing at the Curragh on Sunday.

denphone 25-03-2013 05:53
Re: Horse Racing
 
Abbey heads Ballydoyle's Dubai raid.

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...i+raid&day=Mon

Quote:
Aidan O'Brien confirmed a number of horses being aimed at the Dubai World Cup meeting at Meydan on Saturday.

The team is headed by St Nicholas Abbey in the Dubai Sheema Classic, a race in which he finished second to Cirrus Des Aigles last year, though other leading lights include sprinter Starspangledbanner and potential stayer Imperial Monarch.

denphone 25-03-2013 11:47
Re: Horse Racing
 
Cadeaux strives to rule the world.


http://www.attheraces.info/article.a...e&sub=&day=Mon



Quote:
Trainer Ed Dunlop accepts Red Cadeaux "has a mountain to climb" when he contests the Dubai World Cup at Meydan on Saturday.

The much-travelled seven-year-old has already won nearly £1.8million in prize-money in an outstanding career and will now get the chance to shine in the richest race on the planet.

Dunlop told the Sun: "He's an amazing horse. He won his first race off a mark of 72, and now he is running in the world's richest race

denphone 25-03-2013 16:26
Re: Horse Racing
 
Oscar nominated for Aintree Hurdle.


http://www.attheraces.info/article.a...=&sub=&day=Mon


Quote:
Owner Dai Walters has confirmed Oscar Whisky remains on course to bid for a hat-trick in the John Smith's Aintree Hurdle on Thursday week.

Nicky Henderson's eight-year-old has won the Grade One prize by a neck from Thousand Stars for the last two years, but returns to Merseyside with something to prove, having been pulled up following a disappointing display in the Ladbrokes World Hurdle at Cheltenham.

denphone 25-03-2013 18:49
Re: Horse Racing
 
JT McNamara: Jockey to be transferred to spinal unit in Dublin.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/horse-racing/21929906

Quote:
Jockey JT McNamara is to be moved to a spinal hospital in Ireland following injuries sustained in a fall at the Cheltenham Festival earlier this month.

The 37-year-old had surgery after fracturing two vertebrae.

McNamara is to be transferred from Bristol's Frenchay Hospital to the National Spinal Unit in Dublin.

"He is now fully alert but requires full time ventilation at present," said a statement released on behalf of McNamara's family

denphone 26-03-2013 05:59
Re: Horse Racing
 
Oscar nominated for Aintree Hurdle.


http://www.attheraces.info/article.a...e&sub=&day=Tue


Quote:
Owner Dai Walters has confirmed Oscar Whisky remains on course to bid for a hat-trick in the John Smith's Aintree Hurdle on Thursday week.

Nicky Henderson's eight-year-old has won the Grade One prize by a neck from Thousand Stars for the last two years, but returns to Merseyside with something to prove, having been pulled up following a disappointing display in the Ladbrokes World Hurdle at Cheltenham.

denphone 26-03-2013 12:44
Re: Horse Racing
 
Planteur primed for World Cup bid.

http://www.attheraces.info/article.a...=&sub=&day=Tue

Quote:
Planteur is reported to have settled in well at Meydan as he bids to improve on last year's third place in Saturday's Dubai World Cup.

The six-year-old was in the frame for trainer Marco Botti in 2012 and he warmed up for the trip with a comfortable success at in a Listed event at Lingfield last month.

With Botti remaining at home to supervise Solar Deity's bid for the Lincoln, his wife Lucia is doing the honours at the Emirates' flagship racecourse and she expressed her delight in the way Planteur moved in some light work on the track on Tuesday morning

denphone 26-03-2013 17:41
Re: Horse Racing
 
Cue set for Sacre showdown.

http://www.attheraces.info/article.a...e&sub=&day=Tue

Quote:
Trainer Colin Tizzard has confirmed Cue Card on course for a thrilling possible clash with Sprinter Sacre in the John Smith's Melling Chase at Aintree on Friday week.

The last time the pair met was in last year's Arkle Trophy at the Cheltenham Festival, when Cue Card finished a seven-length runner-up behind Nicky Henderson's awesome stable star.

Sprinter Sacre has dominated the two-mile division this season, culminating in a glorious display in the Queen Mother Champion Chase, and connections are keen on testing him over two and a half miles on Merseyside next week.

denphone 26-03-2013 19:53
Re: Horse Racing
 
O'Sullevan suffers 'mild stroke'


http://www.attheraces.info/article.a...26#39;&day=Tue

Quote:
Sir Peter O'Sullevan is in Charing Cross Hospital, London, after suffering a mild stroke on Sunday evening, according to Nigel Payne, chief executive of the legendary former broadcaster's charitable trust.

O'Sullevan, 95, is to undergo further tests in the next couple of days.

"Sir Peter had a mild stroke on Sunday night, which he detected himself. He called the doctor and was admitted to hospital and is currently in the stroke unit," said Payne.
Lets hope the great man recovers quickly.

denphone 27-03-2013 06:52
Re: Horse Racing
 
Injured Beshabar out of National.

http://www.attheraces.info/article.a...e&sub=&day=Wed

Quote:
Beshabar has been ruled out of the John Smith's Grand National at Aintree on Saturday week after suffering an ankle injury.

Winner of the 2011 Scottish National for Welsh trainer Tim Vaughan, the 11-year-old has not been seen in competitive action since finishing fifth in that year's Hennessy Gold Cup, having been sidelined with a tendon injury.

Vaughan had been carefully preparing Beshabar for the National on April 6, but a fetlock problem means he will not be making the trip to Merseyside.

denphone 27-03-2013 10:37
Re: Horse Racing
 
Prince De Beauchene to miss Aintree.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/horse-racing/21945115

Quote:
Irish trainer Willie Mullins says leading Grand National contender Prince De Beauchene is out of the big race on 6 April with a minor stress fracture.

"He will require at least six weeks' box rest so will miss the Aintree Grand National," said Mullins.

denphone 27-03-2013 13:00
Re: Horse Racing
 
Power enjoys Meydan spin.


http://www.attheraces.info/article.a...e&sub=&day=Wed


Quote:
Sole Power enjoyed himself in some light work on the all-weather at Meydan on Wednesday morning as he prepares for Saturday's Dubai World Cup card.

The six-year-old is set to tackle the five-furlong Al Quoz Sprint on the turf, a race in which he finished second last year. He warmed up for the task with a recent second behind the reopposing Shea Shea at Meydan earlier this month and is set to be partnered by Johnny Murtagh once again.

denphone 27-03-2013 15:08
Re: Horse Racing
 
Light draws well for Cup.


http://www.attheraces.info/article.a...e&sub=&day=Wed


Quote:
Ante-post favourite Hunter's Light will break from stall four in Saturday's Dubai World Cup at Meydan.

The Saeed bin Suroor-trained five-year-old was a Group Two winner at the track in February and sealed his place at the head of the market when winning the third round of the Maktoum Challenge earlier this month.

He is one of three runners in the Godolphin blue for the 10-furlong showdown, with last year's winner Monterosso going for glory again from stall 10 and African Story in 11

denphone 27-03-2013 17:24
Re: Horse Racing
 
Alfie out of Irish National.

http://www.attheraces.info/article.a...=&sub=&day=Wed

Quote:
Alfie Sherrin was a surprising absentee at the latest forfeit stage for the Ladbrokes Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse.

Jonjo O'Neill's 10-year-old had been a leading fancy for the Easter Monday showpiece since the weights were released.

Alfie Sherrin is owned by JP McManus and his racing manager Frank Berry explained that a hard race at Cheltenham, where he finished fourth behind Same Difference in the Kim Muir, had left its mark.

denphone 28-03-2013 06:12
Re: Horse Racing
 
Soll camp lean towards National


http://www.attheraces.info/article.a...e&sub=&day=Thu


Quote:
Trainer Jo Hughes faces a late decision over whether to run Soll in the John Smith's Topham Chase or go for gold in the Grand National at Aintree.

The former Willie Mullins inmate put behind him a couple of disappointing displays this season when making all the running at Sandown earlier this month and would be well handicapped if he ran in the main event.

denphone 28-03-2013 10:59
Re: Horse Racing
 
De Sousa expects Light to shine.

http://www.attheraces.info/article.a...e&sub=&day=Thu

Quote:
Silvestre de Sousa is sure Hunter's Light will do himself justice when he lines up in Saturday's Dubai World Cup at Meydan.

The Godolphin-owned five-year-old has won both his starts at the track this winter, most recently claiming the third round of the Al Maktoum Challenge.

That victory in the acknowledged World Cup trial saw him promoted to the head of the ante-post market and a favourable draw in stall four has further enhanced his chances

denphone 28-03-2013 13:30
Re: Horse Racing
 
Bolster set for crack at Bowl.

http://www.attheraces.info/article.a...=&sub=&day=Thu

Quote:
David Bridgwater is hopeful stable star The Giant Bolster can end his season on a high in the Betfred Bowl at Aintree next Thursday.

A superb second at 50-1 in last year's Cheltenham Gold Cup, the eight-year-old has gone on to prove that was no fluke with some excellent efforts in defeat this season.

He was third on his comeback in the Betfair Chase at Haydock but ran below-par in the King George, before bouncing back with a good second in Newbury's Denman Chase and an excellent fourth in the Gold Cup.

denphone 28-03-2013 16:30
Re: Horse Racing
 
Imperial team wait on National call.

http://www.attheraces.info/article.a...e&sub=&day=Thu

Quote:
Connections of Imperial Commander are likely to wait until Tuesday before deciding whether to run the 2010 Cheltenham Gold Cup hero in the John Smith's Grand National.

The 12-year-old is reported to be back in rude health after recovering from a lung infection that denied him the chance to reclaim his Gold Cup crown earlier this month.

However, the Nigel Twiston-Davies-trained gelding, who would have to defy top weight of 11st 10lb at Aintree on Saturday week, will not be risked should the ground be heavy. Should be conditions be testing, he would also be likely to miss his alternative engagement at the meeting, the Betfred Bowl.

denphone 29-03-2013 05:55
Re: Horse Racing
 
O'Brien set for Abbey spin.

http://www.attheraces.info/article.a...y+spin&day=Fri

Quote:
Joseph O'Brien is set to partner St Nicholas Abbey during his work at Meydan on Friday ahead of his bid for glory in Saturday's Dubai Sheema Classic.

Aidan O'Brien's top-class middle-distance performer was last seen finishing a close third when defending his crown in the Breeders' Cup Turf at Santa Anita in early November and has pleased connections since arriving in Dubai. He trotted in the quarantine barn on Thursday, but will take to the racecourse on Friday.

denphone 29-03-2013 16:05
Re: Horse Racing
 
New owner for Toronado.

http://www.attheraces.info/article.a...e&sub=&day=Fri

Quote:
Sheikh Joaan Bin Hamad Al Thani has added to his Classic hand with the purchase of 2000 Guineas hopeful Toronado.

Having already bought the Richard Hannon-trained Olympic Glory last season, Sheikh Joaan now has now snapped up his stablemate, who won the Champagne Stakes last term.

Both horses remain in Hannon's care, with his son and assistant Richard expecting the pair to be kept apart this term.

"Sheikh Joaan wanted a horse for this season's Classics and, hopefully, he might now have two," said Hannon jnr on www.richardhannonracing.co.uk

denphone 29-03-2013 18:56
Re: Horse Racing
 
Albertas Run retired.

http://www.attheraces.info/article.a...e&sub=&day=Fri

Quote:
Dual Ryanair Chase winner Albertas Run has been retired at the age of 12.

Trained by Jonjo O'Neill and owned by Trevor Hemmings, the dark-coloured gelding earned over £900,000 in prize money as a winner of 15 of his 36 starts.

Aside from his Cheltenham Festival victories over two and a half miles in 2010 and 2011, Albertas Run finished second in the same race last year, landed an RSA and a Melling Chase and was second to Kauto Star in the 2008 King George

denphone 30-03-2013 07:32
Re: Horse Racing
 
McNamara 'positive' despite injury.

http://www.attheraces.info/article.a...injury&day=Sat

Quote:
JT McNamara is reported to be in a "very positive" frame of mind despite suffering an injury at the Cheltenham Festival which his family report resulted in paralysis.

The 37-year-old amateur was hurt in a fall in the Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup and had to be airlifted to Bristol, where he remains, although plans are to be made for a transfer to Dublin in due course.

A statement disclosing further details of McNamara's injury has been issued jointly by Dr Adrian McGoldrick, Irish Turf Club Senior Medical Officer, and Lisa Hancock, CEO, Injured Jockeys Fund, on behalf of the McNamara family.

denphone 30-03-2013 10:33
Re: Horse Racing
 
Here are my best tips for today.

Doncaster 1.20 Spinatrix
Doncaster 1.55 Nameitwhatyoulike
Doncaster 2.30 Hitchens
Doncaster 3.05 Justonefortheroad
Doncaster 3.40 Space Ship
Meydan 1.10 Sarkiyla
Meydan 2.25 Secret Number
Meydan 3.45 Mental
Meydan 4.40 French Fifteen
Meydan 6.05 Hunter's Light
Haydock 2.40 Lifetime
Haydock 3.15 Pepite Rose
Haydock 3.50 Frontier Spirit

denphone 30-03-2013 17:02
Re: Horse Racing
 
Monterosso misses World defence.


http://www.attheraces.info/article.a...e&sub=&day=Sat


Quote:
Monterosso will not defend his title in the Dubai World Cup after the Godolphin horse was declared a late non-runner.

The six-year-old claimed the 10-furlong prize in the hands of Mickael Barzalona last year and the pair had been due to go for glory once again.

However, Monterosso is reported to be lame and will now miss the race.
Rain pours it on in Mile.

http://www.attheraces.info/article.a...e&sub=&day=Sat

Quote:
Paul Hanagan and Soft Falling Rain defied stall 13 to win the Godolphin Mile at Meydan.

Sent off the 9-4 favourite, the Mike de Kock-trained four-year-old was trapped wide throughout and Haatheq got first run on him in the straight, with his unbeaten record looking in serious danger.

However, despite connections harbouring stamina doubts, Soft Falling Rain quickened up very impressively and Hanagan drove him home for a superb victory by three-quarters of a length, with a further length back to Moonwalk In Paris


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Levitate lifts Lincoln prize.


http://www.attheraces.info/article.a...=&sub=&day=Sat


Quote:
Levitate just denied Global Village and Brae Hill in a thrilling finish to the William Hill Lincoln at Doncaster.

Last year's winner Brae Hill appeared set to enter the history books as a dual victor under Tony Hamilton but Levitate, having his first start for John Quinn, came with a late lunge under Darren Egan to deny the Richard Fahey-trained seven-year-old, who had also finished second two years ago.

Brian Ellison's Global Village absolutely flew home under Martin Lane and nabbed Brae Hill on the line for second. Completing the places was Brae Hill's stablemate Justonefortheroad.

The well-fancied Eshtibaak held every chance heading into the final furlong but was run out of it close home.

denphone 30-03-2013 19:40
Re: Horse Racing
 
World-beater Kingdom holds Red.


http://www.attheraces.info/article.a...e&sub=&day=Sat


Quote:
Red Cadeaux ran a huge race in second as Animal Kingdom stamped his class on the Dubai World Cup to give America victory in the world's richest race at Meydan.

The 2011 Kentucky Derby hero was given a no-nonsense ride by Joel Rosario, who always had crack mare Royal Delta just in front of him as she set the early pace

Classic show from St Nick.


http://www.attheraces.info/article.a...e&sub=&day=Sat


Quote:
St Nicholas Abbey put up a magnificent performance to land the Dubai Sheema Classic at Meydan under an inspired Joseph O'Brien ride.

Second 12 months ago, his young rider was keen to have him handy from the off as he sat on the heels of Shareta, with much-vaunted Japanese mare Gentildonna keen through the early stages on his outside.

O'Brien opted to kick on entering the straight and while Gentildonna gave chase, she never quite looked like she would get there and in the end was well-held by the Aidan O'Brien-trained winner.

denphone 31-03-2013 07:55
Re: Horse Racing
 
Too Shea in Al Quoz.


http://www.attheraces.info/article.a...e&sub=&day=Sun

Quote:
Mike de Kock's Shea Shea came with a devastating late burst to land the Al Quoz Sprint in real style at Meydan.

The six-year-old was produced to perfection by Christophe Soumillon inside the furlong pole, readily picking up Hong Kong raider Joy And Fun, who had briefly asserted two furlongs out. Streaking clear from there, the son of National Emblem never looked in any danger of being caught.
Free and easy for Sajjhaa.

http://www.attheraces.info/article.a...e&sub=&day=Sun

Quote:
Saeed bin Suroor's mare Sajjhaa ran out an impressive winner of the Dubai Duty Free to give Silvestre de Sousa a double on World Cup night in Meydan.

Three times a winner already at the Carnival, the six-year-old has finally fulfilled the promise she showed as a filly with the late Michael Jarvis, for whom she ran in the Oaks on just her second start.

De Sousa had earlier won on Cavalryman and always looked confident, streaking clear inside the final furlong and holding Mike de Kock's The Apache at bay.

denphone 31-03-2013 11:18
Re: Horse Racing
 
Battle won for O'Brien.

http://www.attheraces.info/article.a...;Brien&day=Sun


Quote:
Aidan O'Brien's Lines Of Battle held of Elleval to lead home an Irish one-two in the UAE Derby at Meydan.

Just 12 months on from O'Brien's win in the race with Daddy Long Legs, Ryan Moore made a positive move off a slow early pace to track Snowboarder into the straight.

Lines Of Battle kicked a couple of lengths clear, but David Marnane's Elleval emerged from the pack as his most serious challenger. He could never get on terms, though, and Lines Of Battle was a decisive winner. Snowboarder clung on for third.

denphone 31-03-2013 13:26
Re: Horse Racing
 
Cavalry charge captures Gold.

http://www.attheraces.info/article.a...s&sub=&day=Sun

Quote:
Cavalryman showed a devastating turn of foot to roll back the years in winning the Dubai Gold Cup at Meydan

Settled at the rear of a sedate early pace set by Declan McDonogh on John Oxx's Saddler's Rock, the challengers were queuing up two furlongs out.

Tenenbaum looked a threat in the Godolphin second colours while Imperial Monarch was struggling to find racing room, but once Silvestre de Sousa asked Cavalryman to quicken the race was over and Saeed bin Suroor's seven-year-old sprinted clear to win impressively from the Kieren Fallon-ridden Ahzeemah.

De Sousa said: "He's a proper stayer and I knew he would come on from his last race.

denphone 31-03-2013 19:13
Re: Horse Racing
 
Jacob and Nicholls together again.

http://www.attheraces.info/article.a...=&sub=&day=Sun

Quote:
Paul Nicholls has confirmed Daryl Jacob will partner Join Together in the John Smith's Grand National at Aintree on Saturday.

Nicholls and Jacob combined to take the race with Neptune Collonges 12 months ago and will this time team up with a horse who is a best-priced 20-1 for the four-and-a-half-mile contest.

Jacob's appointment aboard Join Together would suggest Ruby Walsh is likely to partner the Willie Mullins-trained favourite On His Own
.

denphone 01-04-2013 06:32
Re: Horse Racing
 
Mor the merrier for Elliott.

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/

Quote:
Realt Mor produced a superb front-running display to claim the Powers Gold Cup at Fairyhouse on a red-letter day for trainer Gordon Elliott, who sent out four winners in all including Roi Du Mee in the big race at Cork.

Formerly trained in Britain by Nicky Richards, 10-1 shot Realt Mor was taking a huge step up in class after opening his Irish account at Navan.

The eight-year-old set a sound gallop in the hands of Davy Condon and was well clear at one stage, before being given a breather and kicking clear again to take the Grade One prize by two and a half lengths from staying-on favourite Dedigout.

denphone 01-04-2013 09:32
Re: Horse Racing
 
Annie powers to magnificent seven.


http://www.attheraces.info/article.a...=&sub=&day=Mon


Quote:
Annie Power stretched her unbeaten run to seven with a superb display in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Novice Hurdle Championship Final at Fairyhouse.

The Willie Mullins-trained five-year-old had beaten male opponents when running out a most impressive winner of a Grade Two at Naas in February, meaning she was the 4-11 favourite for a race which was this year given Grade One status.

Ruby Walsh settled her at the rear of the six-runner field for much of the two-and-a-half-mile journey, but she pulled her way to the front still full of running rounding the home bend and dismissed stable companion Glens Melody as she stretched clear for a 12-length win.

denphone 01-04-2013 12:37
Re: Horse Racing
 
Mala swoops to defy Logic.

http://www.attheraces.info/article.a...e&sub=&day=Mon

Quote:
Mala Beach mowed down Defy Logic to claim a thrilling Coolmore NH Sires Fame And Glory & Sans Frontieres Novice Hurdle at Fairyhouse for Gordon Elliott.

Having finished second to Annie Power last time out, it was no surprise to see the money come for Paul Nolan's free-going Defy Logic and he was sent off the 11-8 favourite under Tony McCoy before adopting his customary pacesetting tactics.

denphone 01-04-2013 15:32
Re: Horse Racing
 
Stars on show in Melling.

http://www.attheraces.info/article.a...=&sub=&day=Mon

Quote:
Sprinter Sacre, Cue Card and Flemenstar feature among a fascinating list of nine possible runners for the John Smith's Melling Chase at Aintree on Friday.

The incredible Sprinter Sacre extended his unbeaten record over fences to eight with a scintillating display in the Queen Mother Champion Chase at the Cheltenham Festival and trainer Nicky Henderson is now keen to test the water at two and a half miles on Merseyside.

denphone 01-04-2013 18:49
Re: Horse Racing
 
Commander tops 49 left in National.


http://www.attheraces.info/article.a...e&sub=&day=Mon

Quote:
Imperial Commander heads a list of 49 horses left in the John Smith's Grand National at Aintree on Saturday following the five-day stage.

The 2010 Cheltenham Gold Cup hero's trainer Nigel Twiston-Davies, who has won the world's greatest steeplechase twice with Earth Summit (1998) and Bindaree (2002), has also left in Major Malarkey and Viking Blond.

The big guns at the head of the market have all stood their ground, headed by ante-post favourite On His Own, whose handler Willie Mullins is also represented by Quel Esprit and Quiscover Fontaine.

denphone 02-04-2013 06:45
Re: Horse Racing
 
Liberty breaks free in National.

http://www.attheraces.info/article.a...e&sub=&day=Tue

Quote:
Liberty Counsel ran out a shock 50-1 winner of the Ladbrokes Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse for trainer Dot Love and conditional jockey Ben Dalton.

The 10-year-old mare was last seen finishing down the field in the Kim Muir Chase at the Cheltenham Festival, so it was no surprise to see her sent off at big odds for this fiercely competitive contest.

However, Liberty Counsel was in front rounding the home turn and fought off the challenge Away We Go to record a famous victory for her small-time connections.

denphone 02-04-2013 10:56
Re: Horse Racing
 
Sous sweeps to Grade Two success.


http://www.attheraces.info/article.a...e&sub=&day=Tue


Quote:
Pique Sous showed a smart change of gear to seal another victory for Willie Mullins in the Rathbarry & Glenview Studs Novice Hurdle at Fairyhouse.

Ruby Walsh sent the winner's stable companion Tennis Cap to the lead from the outset, but it was clear early in the home straight Tennis Cap was coming to the end of his tether and as he dropped away, Cops And Robbers, Sizing Gold and Pique Sous went for home.

Cops And Robbers led Pique Sous to the final flight, but the 11-4 chance picked up best on the level to take the Grade Two with a degree of authority under Paul Townend


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Katie Walsh defends Aintree race.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/horse-racing/21994749

denphone 02-04-2013 13:43
Re: Horse Racing
 
Paralysed jockey 'planned to retire'

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-21999327

Quote:
JT McNamara, the Irish jockey paralysed after a fall at Cheltenham, was planning to retire from racing this summer, the BBC has learned.

Mr McNamara fractured two vertebrae when his horse fell in a race at the festival last month.

Strabane trainer Barry Potts was the jockey's best man at his wedding.

"He was going to give up the riding after Punchestown apparently, unfortunately this happened," Mr Potts said.

"He's ridden over 600 point to point winners, I think he's ridden about 100 on the track as well - he's ridden in a lot of races.

"He got an awful slap on the ground. The horse hit the fence and drove him into the ground. You knew whenever he hit the ground and didn't move, which wasn't like him.

denphone 02-04-2013 15:52
Re: Horse Racing
 
Whisky chasing more Aintree glory.


http://www.attheraces.info/article.a...=&sub=&day=Tue


Quote:
Oscar Whisky will face eight rivals in his bid to win Thursday's John Smith's Aintree Hurdle for the third consecutive year.

Nicky Henderson's eight-year-old ran a lifeless race at Cheltenham in the World Hurdle but reverts to his ideal trip of two and a half miles.

Oscar Whisky will be ridden by Tony McCoy for the first time as stable jockey Barry Geraghty has chosen to ride Grandouet, a faller in the Champion Hurdle.

denphone 02-04-2013 18:41
Re: Horse Racing
 
Conti leads Bowl field.

http://www.attheraces.info/article.a...=&sub=&day=Tue

Quote:
Silviniaco Conti will attempt to atone for a late departure in the Cheltenham Gold Cup when he lines up in the Betfred Bowl at Aintree on Thursday.

The Paul Nicholls-trained chaser has already won the Charlie Hall Chase, Betfair Chase and Denman Chase this season and looked sure to be involved in the blue riband when crashing out three fences from home.
Zarkandar to wear blinkers.

http://www.attheraces.info/article.a...=&sub=&day=Tue

Quote:
Zarkandar will wear blinkers for the first time over hurdles in Thursday's John Smith's Aintree Hurdle after pleasing in a workout in headgear at trainer Paul Nicholls' Ditcheat base this morning.

The 2011 Triumph Hurdle winner was a shade disappointing in the Champion Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival last month and Nicholls is hoping headgear will work the oracle with the son of Azamour, a faller in this race 12 months ago.

denphone 03-04-2013 07:42
Re: Horse Racing
 
Fine surprise for Harrington.


http://www.attheraces.info/article.a...e&sub=&day=Wed


Quote:
One Fine Day produced a telling turn of foot to spring a 16-1 surprise in the Weatherbys Ireland GSB Hurdle at Fairyhouse.

Only four went to post for the Grade Three event, with Willie Mullins providing Dogora and Djakadam and Dalasiri representing Sabrina Harty. There wasn't much between those three in the betting or on the official figures, but Jessica Harrington's filly appeared to have plenty to find.

With his mount clearly appreciating the better ground, Robbie Power bided his time as the other three took each other on, before pouncing between the final two flights. One Fine Day sprinted clear to beat Djakadam by three and a quarter lengths

denphone 03-04-2013 09:48
Re: Horse Racing
 
Carberry swoops on Foildubh.

http://www.attheraces.info/article.a...e&sub=&day=Wed

Foildubh gained an overdue big-race success in the Normans Grove Chase at Fairyhouse and gave a boost to supporters of John Smith's Grand National fancy Chicago Grey in the process.

John Ryan's stable star, sent off the 7-4 second favourite, had been without a win since scoring at Tipperary in October but had run several good races in defeat in the interim, including when second to Gordon Elliott's stayer at Navan last time.

denphone 03-04-2013 11:56
Re: Horse Racing
 
Mon Mome, 100-1 winner in 2009, is retired.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/horse-racing/22010222

denphone 03-04-2013 14:04
Re: Horse Racing
 
Lieutenant set Bowl assignment.

http://www.attheraces.info/article.a...e&sub=&day=Wed

Quote:
Mouse Morris expects the step back up in trip to suit First Lieutenant in the Betfred Bowl at Aintree on Thursday.

After lengthy discussions with his owners Gigginstown House Stud before the Cheltenham Festival, it was decided the eight-year-old would run in the two-mile-five-furlong Ryanair Chase, rather than the Gold Cup over three and a quarter miles.

That left Sir Des Champs to run in the Gold Cup for the same owners and while both ran very creditably to finish second, Morris is happy his stable star gets to try his luck over a longer distance this week.

denphone 03-04-2013 16:23
Re: Horse Racing
 
Sprinter stars in Melling sextet.

http://www.attheraces.info/article.a...e&sub=&day=Wed

Quote:
Jump racing's superstar Sprinter Sacre graces Aintree on Friday as he bids to take his unbeaten record over fences to nine in the John Smith's Melling Chase.

The Nicky Henderson-trained seven-year-old has lit up the world of fencing with a series of impressive performances. The latest came in the Queen Mother Champion Chase at Cheltenham where he treated a quality field with contempt, brushing aside the 2011 winner Sizing Europe by 19 lengths.

However, this is a different test as he is stepping up to two and a half miles for the first time over the bigger obstacles and his five rivals include two talented performers in Cue Card and Flemenstar

denphone 03-04-2013 18:40
Re: Horse Racing
 
Camelot in Lockinge frame.

http://www.attheraces.info/article.a...=&sub=&day=Wed

Quote:
Dual Derby winner Camelot could reappear in the JLT Lockinge Stakes at Newbury on May 18.

Aidan O'Brien's star, who narrowly failed to lift the Triple Crown last season, is one of 32 entries for the one-mile event. It would represent a significant drop in trip from the St Leger, when Camelot met with his first defeat over one and three-quarter miles, before he managed only seventh in the Arc.

Joseph O'Brien felt the Leger distance was too far and believes he will be much more at home over shorter this season.

denphone 03-04-2013 21:09
Re: Horse Racing
 
Aintree's redesigned fences welcomed.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/horse-racing/22017879

denphone 04-04-2013 07:39
Re: Horse Racing
 
New One takes next step.


http://www.attheraces.info/article.a...e&sub=&day=Thu


Quote:
Nigel Twiston-Davies is hoping The New One can continue his progression as he takes a hike in class for Thursday's John Smith's Aintree Hurdle.

The five-year-old showed he is the best young horse at this distance when winning the Neptune Investment Management Novices' Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival.

His trainer said: "He'll have to keep on improving and let's hope he can. It was a fantastic performance and he deserves the chance at this level."

denphone 04-04-2013 12:23
Re: Horse Racing
 
Darley swoops for Animal interest.

http://www.attheraces.info/article.a...=&sub=&day=Thu

Quote:
Sheikh Mohammed's Darley operation has gained a 29% interest in Dubai World Cup winner Animal Kingdom.

Darley swooped for a part share in the 2011 Kentucky Derby winner following his outstanding two-length success at Meydan on Saturday.

Trained in America by Graham Motion, and owned by Team Valor and Arrowfield Stud, Animal Kingdom will stand in the Northern Hemisphere at Darley's Jonabell Farm in Lexington, Kentucky.

denphone 04-04-2013 15:09
Re: Horse Racing
 
Flemenstar ready for race of season.

http://www.attheraces.info/article.a...=&sub=&day=Thu

Quote:
Peter Casey is intrigued to see how the John Smith's Melling Chase unfolds on Friday.

The trainer's stable star Flemenstar missed Cheltenham with a lung infection but has now fully recovered and heads to Aintree to take on the mighty Sprinter Sacre, as well as Ryanair Chase hero Cue Card.

"He's been over there since Tuesday. He travelled over perfect and went to sleep going over. I suppose there's two of them that will go to the front and we will stay up there either upsides or just behind them and see what happens. I don't really know what will happen. He's in good form," said Casey.

denphone 04-04-2013 17:15
Re: Horse Racing
 
Lieutenant takes charge in Bowl.

http://www.attheraces.info/article.a...e&sub=&day=Thu

Quote:
Ryanair Chase runner-up First Lieutenant (7-2) went one better with a determined performance in the Betfred Bowl Chase at Aintree.

Mouse Morris' raider didn't have the speed to peg back Cue Card at Cheltenham, but stepped up in distance here, he was prominent from early on the second circuit in the hands of Bryan Cooper.

Menorah jumped the last in front and appeared set for victory, but First Lieutenant's stamina kicked in and he wore down Philip Hobbs' charge to score by three-quarters of a length. Even-money favourite Silviniaco Conti made a couple of errors as the action hotted up and was a never-nearer third.
Fully deserved after being the bridesmaid for so long.

denphone 04-04-2013 19:18
Re: Horse Racing
 
Zarkandar battles to Aintree glory.

http://www.attheraces.info/article.a...=&sub=&day=Thu

Quote:
Zarkandar rallied bravely to deny The New One in the John Smith's Aintree Hurdle.

Ruby Walsh was allowed an uncontested lead on the Champion Hurdle fourth, who was equipped with blinkers for the first time on British soil.

Crack novice The New One was sent off the 11-4 favourite to add to his Cheltenham Festival success and loomed up menacingly to take the lead off Zarkandar early in the straight, but Walsh had saved a bit on Paul Nicholls' 11-2 chance and he stayed on strongly to get back up by half a length.

denphone 04-04-2013 21:31
Re: Horse Racing
 
Imperial Commander tops Aintree field.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/horse-racing/21994852

denphone 05-04-2013 05:53
Re: Horse Racing
 
Captain in command in Manifesto.

http://www.attheraces.info/article.a...e&sub=&day=Fri

Quote:
A spring-heeled display of jumping secured the spoils for Captain Conan (6-5 favourite) as he pulled away up the Aintree straight to win the Betfred Manifesto Novices' Chase, his third Grade One win of the season and fourth in all.

Nicky Henderson's charge had faded into fifth in the Jewson at Cheltenham but on quicker ground he looked much more at home.

Once Fago began to tire and Captain Conan was left in the clear, Barry Geraghty conjured up some super leaps out of his mount and from half a mile out the result was never in doubt. Lucinda Russell's Tap Night ran a career best to take second, three and a quarter lengths behind the impressive winner.

denphone 05-04-2013 09:04
Re: Horse Racing
 
Curtis: Cross the one to beat.

http://www.attheraces.info/article.a...=&sub=&day=Fri

Quote:
Rebecca Curtis is keen to find out if Albert Bartlett winner At Fishers Cross will handle the quicker ground in the John Smith's Sefton Novices' Hurdle at Aintree today.

The improving six-year-old is unbeaten this season, but Curtis has always been careful to keep him away from good ground. However, the Pembrokeshire handler believes now is as good a time as any to see if he will handle a quicker surface.

denphone 05-04-2013 12:49
Re: Horse Racing
 
Plenty in Dynaste's favour - Scu.

http://www.attheraces.info/article.a...+-+Scu&day=Fri

Quote:
Tom Scudamore believes everything should be in Dynaste's favour at Aintree today in the John Smith's Mildmay Novices' Chase.

The David Pipe-trained grey was sent off one of the hottest favourites of the week at Cheltenham in the two-and-a-half-mile Jewson Novices' Chase, after much debate as to which race he would run in.

Having taken up the running turning in, he was run out of it by Benefficient and could only finish second but gets the chance to redeem his reputation over an extended three miles.

denphone 05-04-2013 14:56
Re: Horse Racing
 
Nicholls out to repeat the feat.

http://www.attheraces.info/article.a...e&sub=&day=Fri

Quote:
Paul Nicholls broke his John Smith's Grand National duck with Neptune Collonges last year and this time saddles Join Together, What A Friend and Harry The Viking.

What A Friend and Harry The Viking are part-owned by Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson.

Nicholls said: "It's very hard (to follow last year), it was an amazing day, but we've got three nice horses to run. What A Friend has very much the same profile as Neptune Collonges. He's been placed in Graded races and run very well, but has been out of form, so we need to bounce back. He will like the ground."

denphone 05-04-2013 17:03
Re: Horse Racing
 
Sparkling show from super Sacre.


http://www.attheraces.info/article.a...=&sub=&day=Fri


Quote:
Sprinter Sacre put up yet another superb performance to win the John Smith's Melling Chase at Aintree.

Taking on top-class horses over two and a half miles for the first time, the imposing seven-year-old (1-3 favourite) travelled just off the pace set by Cue Card and Flemenstar in the Grade One contest.

His stable companion Finian's Rainbow took over turning into the straight, but in the end it was Cue Card who provided the sternest opposition, though Barry Geraghty sauntered past just as he liked on Sprinter Sacre and Nicky Henderson's star was eased down as he passed the post four and a half lengths in front.
Simply magnificent.

denphone 05-04-2013 19:15
Re: Horse Racing
 
It's a stroll for terrific Tent.

http://www.attheraces.info/article.a...c+Tent&day=Fri

Quote:
My Tent Or Yours bounced back from his Cheltenham Festival reverse with a scintillating display under Tony McCoy in the Rose Appeal Supports Alder Hey Top Novices' Hurdle at Aintree.

Nicky Henderson's six-year-old was considered one of the bankers of the meeting at Prestbury Park last month in the curtain-raising Supreme Novices' Hurdle, but had to make do with an honourable second behind the front-running Champagne Fever.

Sent off the 4-11 favourite for his latest assignment, odds-on backers had few concerns as Henderson's charge glided through the race effortlessly and went to the front still full of running once straightened up for home before beating stable companion Forgotten Voice by an eased down 16 lengths
.

Jimmy-J 05-04-2013 21:22
Re: Horse Racing
 
I'm thinking of having a flutter on the GN tomorrow... Any tips for a winner or a good each way bet Den?

denphone 05-04-2013 21:38
Re: Horse Racing
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jimmy-J (Post 35557598)
I'm thinking of having a flutter on the GN tomorrow... Any tips for a winner or a good each way bet Den?
Here's three for you Jimmy with Seabass to win and the others to do each way.

Sunnyhillboy
Chicago Bay
Seabass

Jimmy-J 05-04-2013 22:55
Re: Horse Racing
 
Thanks, I'll give them a go. ;)

Gary L 06-04-2013 00:08
Re: Horse Racing
 
Don't waste your money on Chicago Bay.
he dies :)

LondonRoad 06-04-2013 00:23
Re: Horse Racing
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Gary L (Post 35557664)
Don't waste your money on Chicago Bay.
he dies :)
Don't take a fence here but you might have jumped to the wrong conclusion. The evidence points to the death of a horse who has the same birthday as Chicago Bay but he is not the only competitor with that birthday;)

denphone 06-04-2013 06:21
Re: Horse Racing
 
Dynaste back in winning groove.

http://www.attheraces.info/article.a...e&sub=&day=Sat

Quote:
Dynaste went one place better after his surprise defeat at the Cheltenham Festival with a smart display in the John Smith's Mildmay Novices' Chase at Aintree.

Stepping back up in distance, David Pipe's grey was the 9-4 joint-favourite to gain compensation for what happened in the Jewson and did so in some style. Tom Scudamore sat towards the rear of the field for much of the three-mile-one-furlong journey but arrived there travelling powerfully at the top of the home straight.

denphone 06-04-2013 10:29
Re: Horse Racing
 
Here are my best tips for today.


Aintree 1.45 Utopie Des Bordes
Aintree 2.15 Overturn
Aintree 2.50 Solwhit
Aintree 3.25 Cantlow
Aintree 4.15 Seabass -Sunnyhilboy-Chicago Grey-Join Together
Aintree 5.10 Shotavodka
Aintree 5.45 Sgt Reckless
Lingfield 2.25 Universal
Lingfield 3.00 Hoarding


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