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Chad 06-04-2013 12:29
Re: Horse Racing
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35557746)
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
I don't know why but after reading that list, I fancy a burger :confused:

denphone 06-04-2013 12:58
Re: Horse Racing
 
Grand National: Pinstickers' guide to the Aintree runners and riders.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/horse-racing/22017353

---------- Post added at 11:58 ---------- Previous post was at 11:56 ----------

Quote:
Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35557775)
I don't know why but after reading that list, I fancy a burger :confused:
You would be best to get your magnifying glass out before you cook your burgers Chad.:D

denphone 06-04-2013 15:32
Re: Horse Racing
 
Ubak turns up heat in Mersey.

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

Quote:
Gary Moore's Ubak shed his maiden tag in some style by running out a surprise winner of the John Smith's Mersey Novices' Hurdle at Aintree.

Having beaten just one home when a 100-1 shot for the Neptune Investment Management Novices' Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival, the five-year-old was 22-1 for his latest assignment and tracked Utopie Des Bordes and Seefood into the straight after favourite Up And Go dropped away.

Once asked to go about his business by the trainer's son Jamie, the response was hugely impressive. Ubak quickly put daylight between himself and his rivals, hopped over the last and continued to extend his lead all he way to the line, passing the post with 16 lengths in hand.

denphone 06-04-2013 17:38
Re: Horse Racing
 
Mania at Aintree as Auroras springs shock.

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...=last7DaysNews

http://www.sportinglife.com/racing/r...al-performance

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/horse-racing/22015345

Quote:
John Smith's Grand National Handicap Chase (Grade 3) 7yo+, 4m3½f

AURORAS ENCORE sprung a huge 66-1 shock as he won the John Smith's Grand National for trainer Sue Smith and jockey Ryan Mania, defeating Cappa Bleu, Teaforthree and Oscar Time.

denphone 07-04-2013 07:58
Re: Horse Racing
 
Super Solwhit in sparkling show.


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


Quote:
World Hurdle hero Solwhit turned in another superb display in the hands of Paul Carberry to claim the John Smith's Liverpool Hurdle at Aintree.

Charles Byrnes' talented but fragile nine-year-old (9-4 favourite) was always travelling well in the middle of the pack and was still cruising in behind the leaders at the top of the home straight, but Carberry was keen to bide his time.

The ultra-confident jockey was looking round for dangers between the final two flights and Solwhit sealed victory with a spring-heeled leap at the last. He kicked on up the run-in to score by three lengths from Holywell, with Smad Place back in third.

denphone 07-04-2013 10:31
Re: Horse Racing
 
Cooper lands Special victory.

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

Quote:
Bryan Cooper's great season continued as he guided Special Tiara to victory in the John Smith's Maghull Novices' Chase at Aintree.

One of the rising stars of the National Hunt weighing room, Cooper rode three winners at last month's Cheltenham Festival and enjoyed his first Aintree winner aboard First Lieutenant in Thursday's Betfred Bowl.

With Grand Annual winner Alderwood, Arkle runner-up Baily Green and the ever-popular Overturn in the field, it was no surprise to see Henry de Bromhead's charge sent off a largely unconsidered 28-1 shot for this Grade One event

denphone 07-04-2013 12:39
Re: Horse Racing
 
Aintree delight at outcome.


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


Quote:
Aintree director John Baker believes British racing should be "tremendously proud" and vowed the track "will not stand still" after the 2013 John Smith's Grand National passed without serious incident.

The world's most famous steeplechase has faced fierce criticism since the death of two horses 12 months ago, and significant modifications have been made to the course, including the rebuilding of fences, with new plastic cores replacing the traditional timber and protective rubber padding.

Seventeen of the 40 runners completed, with only two horses officially falling, with 14 pulled up, six unseating their riders and one horse refusing at the final obstacle. Victory went to the Sue Smith-trained 66-1 outsider Auroras Encore, ridden by Ryan Mania.

denphone 07-04-2013 14:49
Re: Horse Racing
 
Channel 4 happy with audience.

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

Quote:
A peak audience of 8.9 million watched the John Smith's Grand National on Channel 4 on Saturday as the race was shown on the TV station for the first time.

The figure is short of the 10.89 million on the BBC 12 months ago, but higher than the amount of viewers on that channel for 2010 and 2011.

Channel 4's chief creative officer Jay Hunt said: "I'm delighted that Channel 4's first year covering the Grand National was enjoyed by nearly nine million people. It's testament to the innovative approach of the new Channel 4 racing team and the efforts of the whole channel in supporting this iconic event."

denphone 07-04-2013 17:21
Re: Horse Racing
 
Mania hurt in Hexham fall

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

Quote:
An air ambulance was called to Hexham as Grand National-winning rider Ryan Mania had anything but a dream return to action when he suffered a nasty fall.

The Scotsman, who steered Auroras Encore to a famous 66-1 success at Aintree on Saturday, was linking up once again with trainer Sue Smith in the St John Lee Handicap Hurdle. However, his mount Stagecoach Jasper came down early on the final circuit.

Some 25 minutes after the race the 23-year-old Mania was still being attended to on the track by medics. With the covers up, there was a delay to racing following the arrival of the air ambulance.

denphone 08-04-2013 08:09
Re: Horse Racing
 
Mania hoping to leave hospital.

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

Quote:
Grand National-winning rider Ryan Mania hopes to leave hospital on Monday, when he will have a precautionary MRI scan after his crashing fall at Hexham.

Mania, 23, was taken by air ambulance to hospital in Newcastle following the fall on his return to action after winning the National on the Sue Smith-trained Auroras Encore at Aintree on Saturday. The Scotsman was linking up once again with Bingley-based Smith in the St John Lee Handicap Hurdle, but his mount Stagecoach Jasper came down early on the final circuit.

denphone 08-04-2013 12:46
Re: Horse Racing
 
Mick Quinlan dies, aged 55.


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

Quote:
Former Newmarket trainer Mick Quinlan died on Sunday night at the age of 55.

Quinlan, who was the brother of Newmarket trainer Noel and uncle of conditional jockey Jack, had trained from 2000-11 before handing over to his brother.

The Quinlans moved to Newmarket from their native Ireland, where Mick had been a trainer, in 1999, and soon established themselves as respected dual-purpose handlers.

denphone 08-04-2013 16:55
Re: Horse Racing
 
Long Run back on Gold trail

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

Quote:
Long Run is set to make his first visit to Ireland for the tote.com Punchestown Gold Cup on April 24.

The 2011 Cheltenham Gold Cup hero is likely to be joined by his Nicky Henderson-trained stablemate Riverside Theatre in the Grade One over three miles and a furlong.

"As things stand they are both due to run. They've come out of Cheltenham very well so we are looking forward to Punchestown, where I expect to send a good team," said Henderson

denphone 08-04-2013 18:59
Re: Horse Racing
 
Moody not in rush for Ascot.

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

Quote:
Trainer Peter Moody would prefer to delay a return trip to Royal Ascot with Black Caviar until 2014.

The seven-year-old lined up in the Diamond Jubilee Stakes at the Royal meeting last term, holding on to her 22-race unbeaten run by just a head after dominating the sprint scene in Australia.

Black Caviar was off the track until this February after her Ascot trip, but has since returned with easy Group One successes at Flemington and Moonee Valley, and Moody is now preparing his stable star for Saturday's TJ Smith Stakes at Randwick.

denphone 09-04-2013 07:22
Re: Horse Racing
 
Kingsbarns still in Derby picture.

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

Quote:
Kingsbarns is still reported to be on course for the Investec Derby despite being a major doubt for the Qipco 2000 Guineas at Newmarket.

Aidan O'Brien's Racing Post Trophy winner suffered a setback which caused him to miss a racecourse gallop at the Curragh two weeks ago.

"He had a stone bruise, he is only back in light work now and he is getting better," said the trainer's jockey son, Joseph, who was speaking at Gowran Park.

denphone 09-04-2013 12:04
Re: Horse Racing
 
Camelot on course for Mooresbridge.


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


Quote:
Aidan O'Brien has mapped out an early-season plan for his dual Derby winner Camelot that will culminate with an appearance at Royal Ascot.

Camelot also won the 2000 Guineas in a stellar three-year-old campaign and was just denied the Triple Crown by Encke in the St Leger, before being unplaced in the Arc.

Shortly after his trip to France he developed colic but has made a full recovery and was seen moving well in a public gallop at the Curragh recently.

"I've been delighted with him since he came back, he's shown all the speed and the class that he always had. I'm really looking forward to him," O'Brien told At The Races

denphone 09-04-2013 15:00
Re: Horse Racing
 
'Small fracture' for Mania.


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


Quote:
Ryan Mania will be released from hospital this afternoon after an MRI scan on his back and neck revealed just minor injuries.

The John Smith's Grand National winner was propelled to stardom after his victory on Sue Smith's Auroras Encore at Aintree on Saturday, but came crashing back down to earth at Hexham 24 hours later.

Mania was kicked in the back after falling from Smith's Stagecoach Jasper at the fourth flight of the St John Lee Handicap Hurdle and was airlifted to Newcastle Hospital.

denphone 09-04-2013 17:23
Re: Horse Racing
 
Cirrus not certain for Epsom.


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


Quote:
Cirrus Des Aigles will do the bulk of his racing in the second half of the season after recovering from injury.

The King George VI And Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot in July, the Juddmonte International at York in August and the Champion Stakes at Ascot in the autumn are the main targets for the globe-trotting French-trained seven-year-old.

Corine Barande-Barbe is building her stable star back up to strength steadily after he sustained a ligament problem when being prepared for the Hong Kong Cup in December.

denphone 09-04-2013 19:47
Re: Horse Racing
 
Vancouver heads Trial names.

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

Quote:
Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf winner George Vancouver is the star name among 18 entries for the 2,000 Guineas Trial at Leopardstown on Sunday.

Aidan O'Brien's Henrythenavigator colt - mentioned favourably by the trainer after galloping at the Curragh last month - was third to Dawn Approach in the Dewhurst before travelling to America, where he ran out a decisive winner.

O'Brien has also entered Festive Cheer, Flying The Flag, Francis Of Assisi, Magician and the once-raced The United States.

denphone 10-04-2013 07:38
Re: Horse Racing
 
National hero welcomed home.

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

Quote:
Grand National-winning jockey Ryan Mania has returned home to a hero's welcome - just hours after being discharged from hospital.

The 23-year-old rider triumphed at Aintree on Saturday aboard 66-1 shot Auroras Encore, but was airlifted to hospital the following day after falling from Stagecoach Jasper at Hexham. He was in Newcastle's Royal Victoria Infirmary for two nights but was released on Tuesday and travelled to his home town of Galashiels in the Scottish Borders for a homecoming parade.

denphone 10-04-2013 12:26
Re: Horse Racing
 
Murtagh takes Queen mount.

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

Quote:
Johnny Murtagh is set to partner Qipco 1000 Guineas contender Rosdhu Queen as she makes her seasonal bow at Newbury on Saturday week.

The William Haggas-trained filly was unbeaten in four outings last year, winning the Lowther Stakes at York and the Cheveley Park Stakes at Newmarket on her final two runs.

Rosdhu Queen was ridden by Murtagh on the latter occasion and Haggas will give him the leg up again as the daughter of Invincible Spirit tackles the Dubai Duty Free Stakes, a race better know as the Fred Darling.

denphone 10-04-2013 14:40
Re: Horse Racing
 
No hurry for Hydrogen.

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

Quote:
Hydrogen is pleasing his connections but is not expected to be in action until towards the end of the season.

Bought by David Redvers on behalf of Qatar Racing Limited, the Galileo colt cost 2.5 million guineas. He was sent into training with Peter Chapple-Hyam, who trained his half-brother Authorized to win the Derby in 2007.

"Hydrogen has been showing a huge amount of promise and I know that Pete absolutely loves him," Redvers told At The Races.

denphone 10-04-2013 17:40
Re: Horse Racing
 
Lantern to light up Newbury.

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

Quote:
Sky Lantern is likely to begin her Classic campaign in the Dubai Duty Free Stakes at Newbury on April 20.

Richard Hannon's grey, winner of the Moyglare Stud Stakes and last seen having an unfortunate run in the Breeders' Cup, has reportedly developed into an even more impressive individual over the winter.

Hannon's son and assistant, Richard junior, said: "I was talking to dad and I can't remember a filly of ours doing as well from two to three as she has. She's massive - a big, imposing filly - and she'll go to Newbury more than likely."

denphone 10-04-2013 20:38
Re: Horse Racing
 
Toronado to test Classic claims.


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


Quote:
Richard Hannon will continue sifting through his strong batch of Qipco 2000 Guineas prospects with Toronado in next Thursday's Novae Bloodstock Insurance Craven Stakes at Newmarket.

Such is the trainer's crop of three-year-old colts, he is already running out of specific trials as well as domestic and overseas Classics to keep them apart.

Van Der Neer has already been given practice at Lingfield last weekend, Olympic Glory and perhaps Alhebayeb are scheduled for the Aon Greenham Stakes at Newbury, and Hannon must still find an opportunity for the likes of four-time winner Havana Gold

denphone 11-04-2013 06:01
Re: Horse Racing
 
Telescope lined up for Sandown run.


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


Quote:
Leading Investec Derby contender Telescope could make his seasonal reappearance at Sandown on April 26.

The Sir Michael Stoute-trained colt was beaten a short head on his debut at Ascot in September and had little trouble in justifying odds-on favouritism on his sole subsequent outing at Newmarket later that month.

denphone 11-04-2013 08:57
Re: Horse Racing
 
Ashdan set to step up.

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

Quote:
John Gosden is to step Ashdan up in trip for his first run of the new Flat season.

Last seen finishing fourth behind Dawn Approach in the Dewhurst at Newmarket, he had previously won his first two starts like a smart colt. The Khalid Abdullah-owned three-year-old holds entries in the Betfred Dante Stakes at York and the Investec Derby later this season.

"He ran well twice over seven furlongs last year and then it all happened too quick for him in the Dewhurst," Gosden told At The Races.

denphone 11-04-2013 14:55
Re: Horse Racing
 
Gigginstown up for the Cup.


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


Quote:
Gigginstown House Stud are planning a powerful three-horse assault on the Bet Online With The Tote.com Punchestown Gold Cup at the County Kildare track on April 24.

The Willie Mullins-trained Sir Des Champs, runner-up in the Cheltenham Gold Cup, heads the trio, with Aintree's Betfred Bowl winner First Lieutenant from Mouse Morris's stable and Colm Murphy's dual Grade One scorer Quito De La Roque completing the strong team.

denphone 11-04-2013 17:58
Re: Horse Racing
 
Approach added to Derby mix.

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

Quote:
Last season's champion two-year-old Dawn Approach is among a record 17 second-stage entries for the Investec Derby.

The unbeaten son of 2008 Epsom hero New Approach was added to the premier Classic at a cost of £8,000. He is already hot favourite for the Qipco 2000 Guineas.

As well as Jim Bolger's colt, Godolphin have also entered the Saeed bin Suroor-trained pair of Secret Number and Steeler.

First Cornerstone, owned by Team Valor whose runners include Dubai World Cup hero Animal Kingdom, has been put in by trainer Andy Oliver. Winner of two of his first three starts, he was a creditable fourth to Kingsbarns in the Group One Racing Post Trophy at Doncaster in October.

denphone 12-04-2013 07:35
Re: Horse Racing
 
Smart prospects set for Punchestown.


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


Quote:
Gigginstown House Stud's squad of crack novices will give their owners a strong chance of further success at the Punchestown Festival.

Gigginstown aim to send a big team that includes several young recruits who are likely to be spread between the Grade One Herald Champion Novice Hurdle over two miles on April 23, the three-mile Grade One Irish Daily Mirror Novice Hurdle on April 24 and the Grade One Tattersalls Ireland Champion Novice Hurdle over two and a half miles on April 26.

"The plan is for Un Atout to run and he could go over two or two and a half miles, we'll keep the options open," said Gigginstown's racing manager Eddie O'Leary.

denphone 12-04-2013 14:44
Re: Horse Racing
 
O'Brien: All is well with Kings.

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

Quote:
Joseph O'Brien has allayed fears about the well-being of leading Investec Derby contender Kingsbarns.

The Galileo colt headed ante-post lists for the Epsom Classic throughout the winter following his thoroughly impressive display in the Racing Post Trophy at Doncaster, but trainer Aidan O'Brien revealed late last month he had suffered a minor setback.

The master of Ballydoyle effectively ruled Kingsbarns out of the Qipco 2000 Guineas at Newmarket and he has been a notable drifter in the Derby betting in the last 24 hours, with some bookmakers promoting the Sir Michael Stoute-trained Telescope to outright favouritism.

denphone 13-04-2013 06:32
Re: Horse Racing
 
National hero Ballabriggs retired.


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


Quote:
Ballabriggs, winner of the 2011 John Smith's Grand National, has been retired after being pulled up in the latest renewal of the world's greatest steeplechase.

Owner Trevor Hemmings and trainer Donald McCain decided after lengthy discussion it was best to call time on the 12-year-old's career.

Ballabriggs will always be remembered for giving McCain victory in the Aintree showpiece which his late father Ginger won four times, with triple hero Red Rum and Amberleigh House.

"He's won me a Grand National and that is something I'll never forget," said McCain

denphone 13-04-2013 11:50
Re: Horse Racing
 
Caviar claims Randwick gold.

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

Quote:
Australian star Black Caviar landed her 15th Group One success as she landed the Darley TJ Smith Stakes at Randwick.

Winner of the Diamond Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot last year, Black Caviar was a little keen in the early stages under regular rider Luke Nolen as Rain Affair went out in front.

Racing in third, Nolen switched wide at the top of the straight and Black Caviar lengthened her stride to pull clear of runner-up Epaulette in effortless fashion.

The Peter Moody-trained mare is now unbeaten in 25 starts and drew a huge crowd to the Sydney track.
Long live the queen.

denphone 13-04-2013 15:24
Re: Horse Racing
 
United States Classic case.


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


Quote:
The United States bids to build on a narrow debut success last season when he tackles the Leopardstown 2,000 Guineas Trial Stakes at the Dublin track on Sunday.

A half-brother to the classy filly Fire Lily, he is trainer Aidan O'Brien's sole representative from six original entries.

"He's only run once and Sunday will be his first run in a long time," said his jockey Joseph O'Brien.

"We're happy with him, he's ready to start off, but because he hasn't run in so long he might be a little bit rusty. That's why we're putting the cheekpieces on, just to sharpen him up a bit. Hopefully he'll run a nice race."

denphone 13-04-2013 17:29
Re: Horse Racing
 
Long Run to get National 'saver'.

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

Quote:
Owner Robert Waley-Cohen has revealed Long Run will be given an entry in the Grand National next year.

While it is unlikely the gelding will run in both the Cheltenham Gold Cup and the Aintree spectacular in the same season, an attempt at the world's greatest steeplechase is an option in the future.

Still only eight years old, the dual King George VI Chase hero is set to run in the Bet Online With The Tote.com Punchestown Gold Cup on April 24, as long as the ground is suitable.

denphone 14-04-2013 08:01
Re: Horse Racing
 
Gabrial sparkles in Mile strike.

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

Quote:
Richard Fahey's Gabrial looks booked for a big season following a stylish win in the Bet365 Doncaster Mile on Town Moor.

After competing in Group One company last year with credit, he found the return to Listed class much easier, despite meeting trouble in running with two furlongs to go.

Without really asking for everything, Kieren Fallon moved his mount to the outside and Gabrial (100-30) quickened up smartly to put the race to bed.

denphone 14-04-2013 10:55
Re: Horse Racing
 
Zurigha stakes Guineas claim.

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

Quote:
Zurigha could have done enough to earn herself a spot in the Qipco 1000 Guineas after showing a fine turn of foot in the closing stages over a mile of the Kempton Polytrack.

One of two events serving as minor Classic trials, the Watch Us Live On Betfred TV Fillies' Conditions Stakes offered most obvious interest as Richard Hannon's representative has some choice engagements, and she has clearly maintained progress during the winter on this evidence.

Sent off at even-money and ridden with typical patience by Richard Hughes, she settled proceedings when eased to the front inside the final furlong and came away by a length and three-quarters.

denphone 14-04-2013 15:32
Re: Horse Racing
 
O'Brien: Kingsbarns fighting time.

http://www.attheraces.info/article.a...g+time&day=Sun

Quote:
Aidan O'Brien concedes he is "fighting time" in his bid to get Kingsbarns to the Investec Derby.

Already ruled out of the Qipco 2000 Guineas, it is hoped the winter favourite for the premier Classic could still make a Derby trial, but the Ballydoyle trainer revealed any prep race would be left as close to the June 1 Epsom showpiece as possible.

"We dreamed he could have been a Triple Crown horse this year, but that wasn't to be," said O'Brien.

"He was always the horse we were dreaming about, but things haven't gone well with him. We hoped to have him at the Curragh (to gallop) a couple of weeks ago but he didn't make it, and we are just struggling a little bit to get him 100 per cent.

denphone 14-04-2013 17:40
Re: Horse Racing
 
O'Brien has one to go to War with.


http://www.attheraces.info/article.a...r+with&day=Sun


Quote:
Declaration Of War could be set for a big season after making a winning return to action with a stylish display in the Heritage Stakes at Leopardstown.

Sent off at 6-4 for his first appearance since winning the Group Three Diamond Stakes at Dundalk in early October, the Aidan O'Brien-trained four-year-old moved sweetly on the heels of his pacemaker Windsor Palace for much of the one-mile contest.

He took over the running still going strongly for Joseph O'Brien halfway up the straight and found plenty in the final furlong to beat the admirable Bold Thady Quill by two and a half lengths

denphone 15-04-2013 07:46
Re: Horse Racing
 
Marengo wins Ballysax battle.


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


Quote:
Battle Of Marengo laid down an early marker for the Investec Derby with a determined triumph in the PW McGrath Memorial Ballysax Stakes at Leopardstown.

A winner of three of his four starts as a juvenile including the Beresford Stakes, the Aidan O'Brien-trained 8-13 favourite moved well for the first half of the 10-furlong journey, but was being pushed along from the home turn by the handler's son Joseph.

For a moment it appeared Sugar Boy would make a real race of it, but once O'Brien picked up his whip, Battle Of Marengo went about his business in fine style, soon asserting to score decisively by a length and three-quarters.

denphone 15-04-2013 12:52
Re: Horse Racing
 
Moyglare winner Lantern in Gwyn mix.


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


Quote:
Sky Lantern will kick off her season in Wednesday's Lanwades Stud Nell Gwyn Stakes at Newmarket after a late change of plan.

Trainer Richard Hannon had intended to run his Moyglare Stakes winner in Saturday's Dubai Duty Free Stakes at Newbury, with stablemate Maureen heading to Newmarket instead. However, the Hannon team believe the ground will be in Sky Lantern's favour, and have opted to shoulder a 3lb penalty rather than run her on unsuitable ground at Newbury.

denphone 15-04-2013 14:55
Re: Horse Racing
 
Fabre focus on Feilden prize.


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


Quote:
Andre Fabre sends Intello over from France to tackle the Listed ebm-papst Feilden Stakes at Newmarket on Wednesday.

The Galileo colt won each of his two starts in France last term and is a son of Classic-placed mare Impressionnante.

Six home-trained runners line up against him, headed by Charlie Hills' once-raced colt Kerbaaj and Andrew Balding's Race And Status.

denphone 16-04-2013 07:33
Re: Horse Racing
 
Queen heads Darling possibles.


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


Quote:
Rosdhu Queen tops 16 entries for Saturday's Dubai Duty Free Stakes at Newbury.

William Haggas' charge ended last year unbeaten in four starts, culminating in victory in the Cheveley Park Stakes at Newmarket.

Richard Hannon has three in the running at this stage, although Sky Lantern is set to contest the Nell Gwyn Stakes at Newmarket on Wednesday instead. She was initially due to run at Newbury but the likelihood of soft ground has seen the Hannon team switch their runners over.

"Maureen is proven on soft ground and the going can't really be anything but soft at Newbury at the weekend," said assistant trainer Richard Hannon jnr.

denphone 16-04-2013 11:49
Re: Horse Racing
 
Glory in line for Greenham return.


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


Quote:
Olympic Glory and Moohaajim are the star names among 14 colts entered for Saturday's Aon Greenham Stakes at Newbury.

The Richard Hannon-trained Olympic Glory won the Prix Jean Luc Lagardere at Longchamp on his final outing last term to supplement a pair of Group Two wins in Britain.

His trainer also has Havana Gold in the race while Marco Botti has two in Moohaajim and Hasopop. The first-named won the Mill Reef Stakes last year before finishing a narrow second in the Middle Park at the end of his campaign.

denphone 16-04-2013 13:53
Re: Horse Racing
 
Quartet take Craven challenge.

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

Quote:
Toronado and Dundonnell, the first two home in the Champagne Stakes at Doncaster, are set for a rematch in the Novae Bloodstock Insurance Craven Stakes at Newmarket on Thursday.

The Richard Hannon-trained Toronado got the verdict in South Yorkshire by half a length to maintain his unbeaten record, but now has to give 3lb to Roger Charlton's colt.

While Toronado was put away for the winter after completing a hat-trick, Dundonnell went to Santa Anita, where he was fourth in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf.

Hannon has also declared Havana Gold, winner of the Group Three Somerville Tattersall Stakes and runner-up in the £500,000 Tattersalls Millions 2YO Trophy on this course last autumn.

denphone 16-04-2013 19:48
Re: Horse Racing
 
Henderson wary over Sacre.


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


Quote:
Nicky Henderson will be keeping a keen eye on the weather before committing stable star Sprinter Sacre to a run at the Punchestown Festival.

An impressive winner of the Queen Mother Champion Chase at the Cheltenham Festival last month, the seven-year-old took a step up to two and a half miles in his stride and extended his unbeaten record over fences to nine with another flawless display in the Melling Chase at Aintree.

The champion trainer-elect remains keen to send his charge to Ireland for the first time for the Boylesports.com Champion Chase on April 23, but is wary about the prospect of testing conditions.

denphone 17-04-2013 08:01
Re: Horse Racing
 
Express out for Gwyn delivery.


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


Quote:
Winning Express bids to quell stamina doubts when she steps up to seven furlongs for the Lanwades Stud Nell Gwyn Stakes at Newmarket.

The Ed McMahon-trained filly could be a serious contender for the Qipco 1000 Guineas over the Rowley Mile next month should she pass this stern test.

Winning Express showed no signs of stopping when racing over six furlongs last season and was putting in her best work at the finish when only beaten a length by Rosdhu Queen in the Cheveley Park Stakes in the autumn

denphone 17-04-2013 10:22
Re: Horse Racing
 
Unbeaten Black Caviar retired after 25 consecutive wins.


http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/horse-racing/22179135


Quote:
Unbeaten Australian mare Black Caviar is to be retired after winning 25 consecutive races.

The seven-year-old sprinter won the Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot last year but then tore a quadriceps muscle and faced the threat of retirement.
May the Queen have a happy retirement as she will live long into the memory.

denphone 17-04-2013 13:37
Re: Horse Racing
 
Hughes expecting Toronado triumph.


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


Quote:
Richard Hughes expects Toronado to confirm last season's form with Dundonnell when the pair clash for a second time in Thursday's Novae Bloodstock Insurance Craven Stakes at Newmarket.

While only four go to post in the 2000 Guineas trial, the official handicapper has only 4lb between them all, though the Richard Hannon-trained Toronado was unbeaten during his juvenile season, accounting for Roger Charlton's Dundonnell in the Champagne Stakes at Doncaster with the runner-up in receipt of 3lb this time.

"He's showing us an awful lot of speed at home at the moment," Hughes told Sky Sports Radio

denphone 17-04-2013 15:52
Re: Horse Racing
 
Bonfire reignited for new campaign.


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


Quote:
Andrew Balding expects to see a rejuvenated Bonfire in Thursday's Weatherbys Hamilton Insurance Earl of Sefton Stakes at Newmarket.

The world looked to be his oyster when he made a winning reappearance in last year's Dante Stakes at York. However, he was well beaten in the Derby and ran no sort of race in the Eclipse, after which Balding, along with his owners, Highclere Thoroughbred Racing, decided to draw stumps for the season.

Gelded in the interim, Balding believes the four-year-old will be a different proposition as the campaign progresses.

denphone 17-04-2013 19:35
Re: Horse Racing
 
Hot prospect delivers for Cecil.

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

Quote:
Sir Henry Cecil suddenly found himself with the new favourite for the Qipco 1000 Guineas as Hot Snap appeared from nowhere in more ways than one in the Lanwades Stud Nell Gwyn Stakes at Newmarket.

This was a serious statement of intent for the legendary trainer and owner Prince Khalid Abdullah, who must cope without Frankel for the first time in three years, as the unbeaten chestnut was Cecil's first runner of the new campaign.

Hot Snap, who went off at 10-1 for this Group Three trial, made staggering progress from the rear of the field to charge well clear of the hot favourite Sky Lantern, and although the Guineas arrives quickly enough on May 5, it was not discounted by connections.

denphone 18-04-2013 07:08
Re: Horse Racing
 
Certify on track for Guineas.

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

Quote:
Certify might have lost her place at the head of the betting with some firms for the Qipco 1000 Guineas, but trainer Mahmood Al Zarooni is still aiming the Godolphin filly for the Newmarket Classic on May 5.

Unbeaten in four starts at two, Certify will not have a prep-run and was displaced by Henry Cecil's impressive Nell Gwyn winner Hot Snap.

After winning her maiden at HQ in July, she went on to record Group successes in the Sweet Solera, May Hill and Shadwell Fillies' Mile.

"She's doing well. She isn't bigger, she's still the same size as she was last year, but she is training well," said trainer Mahmood Al Zarooni.

denphone 18-04-2013 11:00
Re: Horse Racing
 
French Derby possible for Intello.

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

Quote:
Andre Fabre saddled a rare runner at Newmarket in the EBM-Papst Feilden Stakes and those who took the hint were never in danger of losing their money as Intello maintained his unbeaten record.

Fabre sent his three-year-old over the Channel in search of some decent ground and he was always travelling smoothly for Olivier Peslier as the 6-4 favourite.

Two furlongs out the Galileo colt quickened up impressively, effectively putting the race to bed.

Alan Bailey's King George River broke from the pack to keep the winner honest but there was still three and a quarter lengths between them at the line.

denphone 18-04-2013 13:03
Re: Horse Racing
 
Easy for Garswood in Free Handicap.

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

Quote:
Richard Fahey's Garswood justified market confidence with a smooth success in the CSP European Free Handicap at Newmarket.

Last seen competing over five furlongs in the Cornwallis Stakes at Ascot, he handled the step up to seven furlongs with aplomb.

The Dutch Art colt could be spotted at halfway going much the best, although Tony Hamilton had to sit and suffer for a few strides waiting for a gap to appear.

Once in daylight, Garswood (5-2 favourite) quickened impressively and was coasting crossing the line, two and a quarter lengths clear of Emmel.

denphone 18-04-2013 15:33
Re: Horse Racing
 
Olympic aiming for Greenham glory.


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


Quote:
Richard Hannon's Group One winner Olympic Glory will face just four rivals in Saturday's Aon Greenham Stakes at Newbury.

Seen as one of the more relevant Classic trials, Sir Henry Cecil used it as a stepping stone to Guineas glory for the brilliant Frankel two years ago.

Olympic Glory only met with defeat once in his five race juvenile career and he certainly lost no caste in going down by less than a length to Jim Bolger's Guineas favourite Dawn Approach in the Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot.

denphone 18-04-2013 18:54
Re: Horse Racing
 
Toronado storms to Craven success.

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

Quote:
Richard Hannon's Toronado enhanced his Classic claims in some style as he turned in an impressive display in the Novae Bloodstock Insurance Craven Stakes at Newmarket.

Sent off the 8-11 favourite to give weight and a beating to three talented opponents, the unbeaten son of High Chaparral was soon bowling along at the head of affairs in the hands of Richard Hughes.

The Roger Charlton-trained Dundonnell, did his best to throw down a challenge heading inside the final couple of furlongs, but Hughes' confidence was clear for all to see, and Toronado showed a real turn of foot to put the race to bed and he passed the post with four lengths in hand

denphone 19-04-2013 07:21
Re: Horse Racing
 
Cecil filly takes centre stage.

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

Quote:
Sir Henry Cecil demonstrated his expert placing and preparation of a little-known filly for the second day in a row at Newmarket with Tickled Pink (8-1) in the Connaught Access Flooring Abernant Stakes.

Fresh from Hot Snap's victory in the Nell Gwyn, the grey daughter of top-class sprinter Cassandra Go looks to have inherited plenty of speed as she made all the running to collect by two lengths.

Tickled Pink previously had only a Yarmouth maiden to her name but is now a Group Three star.
Flemenstar ruled out of Punchestown.

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

Quote:
Flemenstar has been ruled out of the Boylesports.com Champion Chase at the Punchestown on Tuesday after connections decided to give the eight-year-old a wind operation.

Peter Casey's gelding looked set to take the season by storm after winning his first two starts of the campaign in impressive fashion, but things have not gone to plan since.

Narrowly beaten in the Lexus Chase and Hennessy Gold Cup, he missed the Cheltenham Festival after it was discovered he was suffering from a lung infection and although he returned to action at Aintree, he appeared well below-par in finishing a distant third in the Melling Chase behind Sprinter Sacre.

denphone 19-04-2013 11:07
Re: Horse Racing
 
McCoy detained overnight.

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

Quote:
Champion jockey Tony McCoy will be kept in hospital overnight for observation following a fall at Cheltenham.

McCoy was partnering the Nicky Henderson-trained Quantitativeeasing in the Barbury International Horse Trials Handicap Hurdle when the gelding stumbled at the second flight, throwing McCoy into the air.

While he was conscious after the fall, he had to be stretchered off and following assessment at the track, McCoy was taken to Gloucestershire Royal Hospital and will spend the night there when it is then expected he will be released on Friday.

denphone 19-04-2013 15:12
Re: Horse Racing
 
Hughes has high hopes for Toronado.


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


Quote:
Richard Hughes believes Toronado will find any chinks in the armour of red-hot Qipco 2000 Guineas favourite Dawn Approach.

Fresh from his startling performance in the Craven Stakes at Newmarket on Thursday, Hughes was effusive in his praise of the new Guineas second favourite, and the jockey feels whatever beats him will win the Classic.

"The dips at Newmarket have found out many a good horse, including Canford Cliffs, but Toronado is different in that he is so well-balanced that he would gallop down the side of a mountain," Hughes told www.richardhannonracing.co.uk.

denphone 19-04-2013 17:20
Re: Horse Racing
 
Sacre confirmed for Punchestown.

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

Quote:
Nicky Henderson hopes for a drying weekend after confirming Sprinter Sacre an intended runner in the Boylesports.com Champion Chase at Punchestown on Tuesday.

The brilliant seven-year-old has again been imperious this season, taking his unbeaten run over fences to nine with victories at Sandown, twice at Cheltenham and most recently Aintree.

"Sprinter Sacre is going to go to Ireland. His work has been good and everything is tickety-boo with him. I'm happy with him and he deserves to go to Ireland. There is a nice race for him there and we hope for a dry weekend," said the trainer.

denphone 19-04-2013 19:51
Re: Horse Racing
 
Mania back in business.


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


Quote:
Grand National-winning jockey Ryan Mania came through his first ride unscathed after returning from injury on the opening day of the Scottish Grand National meeting at Ayr.

Mania made his comeback aboard the Sandy Thomson-trained Signalman, a 28-1 shot for the Play Golf At Close House Handicap Hurdle.

They grey came through to take up the running three flights from home, but eventually faded to finish fourth.

Less than 24 hours after partnering 66-1 shot Auroras Encore to a memorable success in the Grand National two weeks ago, Mania had to be airlifted to hospital after suffering a heavy fall at Hexham.

denphone 20-04-2013 06:05
Re: Horse Racing
 
McCoy to miss Punchestown.

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

Quote:
Tony McCoy will not ride at next week's Punchestown Festival after sustaining broken ribs in a fall at Cheltenham on Thursday.

McCoy, who will pick up his 18th jockeys' championship title next weekend, fell from Quantitativeeasing in the Barbury International Horse Trials Handicap Hurdle when Nicky Henderson's inmate stumbled at the second flight.

Following assessment at the track, McCoy was taken to Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, where X-rays revealed he had suffered broken ribs.

The jockey's personal assistant Gee Bradburne said: "Following the fall from Quantitativeeasing at Cheltenham, AP McCoy remains in Gloucestershire Hospital and is still very sore. He has broken a few ribs and was being assessed by the doctor when I spoke to him.

denphone 20-04-2013 11:05
Re: Horse Racing
 
Noble on Newbury mission.


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


Quote:
While Frankel may have retired to a lucrative stud career, his brother Noble Mission aims to keep the family flag flying high in the Dubai Duty Free Finest Surprise Stakes at Newbury.

Trained by Sir Henry Cecil, as was Frankel, Noble Mission has some way to go to emulate even half of his brother's achievements, but he has demonstrated a good deal of ability so far.

He beat subsequent St Leger winner Encke in the Gordon Stakes and has been placed in several other Group races, with connections expecting him to blossom as a four-year-old, starting with a good run in the race better known as the John Porter.

denphone 20-04-2013 14:15
Re: Horse Racing
 
Botti: Rain a pain for Moohaajim.

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

Quote:
Trainer Marco Botti does not want to see any further rain for Moohaajim ahead of the Aon Greenham Stakes at Newbury.

The Cape Cross colt showed top-class form as a two-year-old when he won the Mill Reef Stakes, after which he was just touched off by Reckless Abandon in the Middle Park.

Botti has had this established 2000 Guineas trial earmarked for some time, but believes Moohaajim would not be seen at his best if it rained.

The handler said: "I've been very pleased with him through the winter and I've been looking forward to running him. On Friday the guys were saying it was just on the soft side of good and there's a little bit of rain forecast. I don't want to run him on soft ground as he wouldn't be at his best. He looks very well and has been training well."

denphone 20-04-2013 16:20
Re: Horse Racing
 
Maureen the Newbury darling.

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

Quote:
Maureen produced what looked a smart performance to land the Dubai Duty Free Stakes (registered as the Fred Darling) at Newbury.

Favourite Rosdhu Queen, who got a little fractious and reared up just before the stalls opened, jumped out in front in a bid to maintain her unbeaten record on her first try at seven furlongs, and the answer to the stamina question two furlongs out looked like it might be positive.

denphone 20-04-2013 20:04
Re: Horse Racing
 
Judge clinches National for King.

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

Quote:
Godsmejudge became the youngest horse since 2001 to win the Coral Scottish Grand National when running out an emphatic winner of the Ayr marathon.

The seven-year-old, sent off a 12-1 shot, emulated Gingembre 12 years ago to show older rivals a clean pair of heels when galloping to a four-length verdict over Midlands National hero Big Occasion (12-1). Mister Marker (25-1) was nine lengths away third, with Tour Des Champs (25-1) fourth.

It was a fitting success for Scottish-born trainer Alan King and jockey Wayne Hutchinson, who has proved an able deputy for injured stable jockey Robert Thornton.

denphone 21-04-2013 07:14
Re: Horse Racing
 
Greenham glory for team Hannon.


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


Quote:
The supreme run of success in the Classic trials for the Richard Hannon team continued as Olympic Glory claimed victory in the Aon Greenham Stakes at Newbury.

Richard Hughes held his mount up towards the rear through the early stages, with just main market rival Moohaajim behind him.

It did look at one stage as though Marco Botti's challenger might be moving much the better, but the 8-11 favourite found plenty for Hughes in the end to run out a comfortable length winner from 20-1 chance Sir Patrick Moore.

denphone 21-04-2013 11:16
Re: Horse Racing
 
Johnston strikes with Universal.

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

Quote:
Mark Johnston can start mapping out an attractive plan for Universal after his gutsy victory in the Dubai Duty Free Finest Surprise (John Porter) Stakes at Newbury.

Although the chestnut (11-1) could only manage one third from his stint in Dubai, his health has clearly benefited from the Gulf warmth as he had landed a Lingfield handicap a fortnight earlier.

Tenacious from the front under Silvestre de Sousa, he looked a sitting duck when 5-4 favourite Noble Mission loomed alongside, but Frankel's brother failed to really go through with his challenge and had to settle for third, two heads behind Universal and Quiz Mistress.

denphone 21-04-2013 15:05
Re: Horse Racing
 
Dante likely for Windhoek.


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


Quote:
Newmarket winner Windhoek looks set to take his chance in the Betfred Dante Stakes at York next month.

The Mark Johnston-trained three-year-old is unbeaten in two starts after a profitable reappearance in the £200,000 Tattersalls Millions 3-Y-O Trophy at HQ on Thursday.

The result pleasantly surprised Johnston, who expressed the view afterwards that he had expected the Cape Cross colt to have needed the run.

He is not in the Investec Derby at this stage, but is owned by Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum and looks like getting the chance to stake his claim for a Classic chance in the major Knavesmire trial on May 16.

Johnston said: "I've only had a brief discussion with John Ferguson (bloodstock advisor to Sheikh Mohammed), but he'll probably go to the Dante."

denphone 21-04-2013 17:47
Re: Horse Racing
 
Mullins hoping to strike gold.


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


Quote:
Willie Mullins hopes Sir Des Champs can end his long losing spell in the Bet Online With The Tote.com Punchestown Gold Cup by winning the Grade One feature on Wednesday.

It is a race the champion trainer loves to win, but he has drawn a blank since Florida Pearl was successful in 2002, despite having several horses placed.

He has the favourite this year in Sir Des Champs, who has shown himself to be the best staying chaser in Ireland by winning the Hennessy Gold Cup at Leopardstown in February as well as finishing second to Bobs Worth in the Cheltenham Gold Cup.

denphone 21-04-2013 19:50
Re: Horse Racing
 
Telescope to swerve Sandown.


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


Quote:
Investec Derby favourite Telescope will not make his seasonal debut at Sandown Park on Saturday.

The Sir Michael Stoute-trained colt had been in the frame to run in a one-mile conditions stakes at the Esher circuit, but owners Highclere Thoroughbred Racing said he will bypass the assignment in preference for an outing at Chester or York.

Highclere tweeted: "Telescope will not run at Sandown and will instead head to either the Dee Stakes at Chester or the Dante at York. He is in great form."

denphone 22-04-2013 06:37
Re: Horse Racing
 
McNamara transferred to Dublin.

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

Quote:
JT McNamara was on Sunday transferred to hospital in Dublin following the serious neck injury he sustained at the Cheltenham Festival last month.

McNamara was injured following a fall from Galaxy Rock at the first fence in the Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup and had to be airlifted to Frenchay Hospital in Bristol, where he had remained.

denphone 22-04-2013 11:18
Re: Horse Racing
 
Moohaajim still in Guineas hunt.

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

Quote:
Trainer Marco Botti is still prepared to give Moohaajim a chance over a mile in the Qipco 2000 Guineas at Newmarket next month.

Botti had high hopes for the Cape Cross colt in the Greenham Stakes at Newbury on Saturday, but he appeared not to stay the seven furlongs and came home third behind Olympic Glory.

Moohaajim won the Mill Reef as a juvenile over six furlongs, and was also an honourable second in the Group One Middle Park Stakes over the same distance.

denphone 22-04-2013 13:39
Re: Horse Racing
 
Sacre tackles Champion quartet

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

Quote:
Sprinter Sacre, the undoubted star of National Hunt racing, will face just four rivals in Tuesday's Boylesports.com Champion Chase at Punchestown.

In what many will see as the highlight of the Festival on the opening day, Nicky Henderson's unbeaten chaser will once again take on former champion chaser Sizing Europe.

Henderson's machine effortlessly disposed of Sizing Europe in the Queen Mother Champion Chase at Cheltenham, but it had been mooted by trainer Henry de Bromhead that he could swerve a second clash and run his stable star over further.

denphone 22-04-2013 17:29
Re: Horse Racing
 
All on course for Classic Approach.

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

Quote:
Jim Bolger maintains Dawn Approach is "on a par" with the best horses he has ever trained ahead of the colt's bid for Classic glory in the Qipco 2000 Guineas at Newmarket on Saturday week.

A son of Bolger's 2008 Epsom Derby hero New Approach, the strapping chestnut enjoyed a fantastic juvenile campaign, winning each of his six starts.

Snapped up by Godolphin after winning the Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot, Dawn Approach went on to claim Group One honours in the National Stakes at the Curragh and the Dewhurst Stakes at Newmarket, ensuring his place as winter favourite for the first Classic of the 2013 season.

denphone 22-04-2013 20:16
Re: Horse Racing
 
Al Zarooni faces BHA hearing.

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

Quote:
Classic-winning Godolphin trainer Mahmood Al Zarooni is to face a British Horseracing Authority disciplinary panel hearing after "serious irregularities" were found in samples taken from horses in his care in Newmarket.

Al Zarooni, who won the Ladbrokes St Leger at Doncaster last year with Encke and has trained a whole host of big-race winners since joining Sheikh Mohammed's operation, told the Godolphin website he had made a "catastrophic error".

He said on www.godolphin.com: "I deeply regret what has happened. I have made a catastrophic error. Because the horses involved were not racing at the time, I did not realise that what I was doing was in breach of the rules of racing. I can only apologise for the damage this will cause to Godolphin and to racing generally."
Heads will have to roll l am afraid and he is finished as a trainer l am afraid to say.

denphone 23-04-2013 07:16
Re: Horse Racing
 
Mullins leaning towards Focus.

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

Quote:
Willie Mullins feels testing conditions could give Back In Focus the edge over stable companion Boston Bob in Tuesday's Growise Champion Novice Chase at the Punchestown Festival.

Back In Focus stretched his unbeaten record over fences to four when giving the champion trainer's son, Patrick, an emotional first Cheltenham Festival victory over fences in the four-mile National Hunt Chase last month, while Boston Bob won his first two starts over fences and may well have completed the hat-trick in Cheltenham's RSA Chase but for falling at the final fence in the hands of Paul Townend.

denphone 23-04-2013 10:16
Re: Horse Racing
 
Foil team hoping for dry spell.


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


Quote:
John Ryan is hoping the rain stays away from Punchestown for Foildubh ahead of Tuesday's Boylesports.com Champion Chase, though he admits taking on Sprinter Sacre is a tall order.

Foildubh has made great progress this season for Ryan and finally gained the big win his efforts deserved last time out when landing the Normans Grove Chase.

"The horse is in great form but ground is the key to him, I hope it dries up a bit," said Ryan.

denphone 23-04-2013 14:07
Re: Horse Racing
 
First-rate chance for Lieutenant.

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

Quote:
Mouse Morris reports First Lieutenant to have come out of his Aintree victory in great shape ahead of the Bet Online With TheTote.com Punchestown Gold Cup.

First Lieutenant ran in the Hennessy Gold Cup, the Lexus and the Ryanair before his Aintree win in the Betfred Bowl, and he appears to be thriving for his racing.

"He seems to have come out of Aintree well and he looks like he's ready to go again. He's been to Cheltenham and Aintree, but before that he hadn't much mileage on the clock this season and he seems fresh and well," said the handler.

denphone 23-04-2013 17:45
Re: Horse Racing
 
NTF shock at Al Zarooni findings.

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

Quote:
The National Trainers Federation has admitted it is "shocked" at the news of positive tests for steroids on horses trained by Mahmood Al Zarooni.

The trainers' professional body says it fully endorses the British Horseracing Authority's regime of testing in training.

"Like everyone else in the sport of horseracing, the NTF is shocked at the news of these positive tests at the stable of Mahmood Al Zarooni," said chief executive Rupert Arnold in a statement.

denphone 23-04-2013 19:54
Re: Horse Racing
 
Perfect 10 for super Sacre.

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

Quote:
Sprinter Sacre stretched his unbeaten record over fences to 10 with a commanding victory in the Boylesports.com Champion Chase at Punchestown.

Nicky Henderson's superstar, sent off the 1-9 favourite, was made to work harder than usual as admirable veteran Sizing Europe set out to make all under Andrew Lynch and refused to give in when challenged for the lead at the second-last fence.

Sprinter Sacre, who travelled well throughout, held the advantage at the last and then responded well to Barry Geraghty's urgings to clear away for victory by five and a half lengths in front of an appreciative crowd.

denphone 24-04-2013 07:23
Re: Horse Racing
 
Jezki bursts Champagne bubble.

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

Quote:
Jessica Harrington's star Jezki got back on the winning trail with a scintillating display in the Herald Champion Novice Hurdle at Punchestown.

Unbeaten in his first four starts over timber, the five-year-old (2-1) beat the Willie Mullins-trained Champagne Fever earlier in the season but was only third behind the same opponent in the Supreme Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham last month.

With the scores even, the pair renewed rivalry in this Grade One event and even-money favourite Champagne Fever was once again sent straight to the lead, but while he shook off his opponents at Prestbury Park, Jezki travelled noticeably best rounding the home turn this time and soon asserted under Barry Geraghty.

denphone 24-04-2013 12:36
Re: Horse Racing
 
Thursday hearing for Al Zarooni.

http://www.sportinglife.com/racing/n...for-al-zarooni

Quote:
Al Zarooni could lose his training licence in one of the most significant doping scandals in recent racing history.

The hearing will be held at 2.30pm at BHA headquarters in London.

The 37-year-old has officially been charged with rule breaches related to prohibited substances, duty to keep medication records, and conduct prejudicial to racing.

The BHA said on Wednesday information provided by Al Zarooni to investigating officers revealed that, in addition to the 11 horses which had initially tested positive, four other horses - Comitas, Sashiko, Vacationer and Tearless - were administered one of two prohibited substances

denphone 24-04-2013 16:50
Re: Horse Racing
 
Dawn stars in next Guineas stage.


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


Quote:
Ante-post favourite Dawn Approach heads a list of 24 horses left in the Qipco 2000 Guineas at the latest acceptance stage.

The Jim Bolger-trained colt, owned by Godolphin, has been top of the betting after going through his two-year-old campaign unbeaten. His six successes culminated in Group One triumphs in the Vincent O'Brien Stakes at the Curragh and the Dewhurst Stakes at Newmarket.

Godolphin currently have a second string to their bow in outsider Steeler, trained by Mahmood Al Zarooni, who faces a British Horseracing Authority hearing over the use of anabolic steroids. This horse, who was in the care of Mark Johnston last season, is not part of the inquiry.

Aidan O'Brien retains a strong hand in the colts' Classic, with Mars, Cristopher Colombo, George Vancouver and Lines Of Battle, while Bolger has also left in Leitir Mor.

denphone 24-04-2013 18:54
Re: Horse Racing
 
Sheikh Mohammed locks down Mahmood Al Zarooni stables.


http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/horse-racing/22286070


Quote:
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum issued the following statement:

"I was appalled and angered to learn that one of our stables in Newmarket has violated Godolphin's ethical standards and the rules of British racing. I have been involved in British horse racing for 30 years and have deep respect for its traditions and rules. I built my country based on the same solid principles. There can be no excuse for any deliberate violation. Godolphin is fully cooperating with the British Horseracing Authority to get to the bottom of this matter and take any appropriate disciplinary action. I have ordered the Godolphin management to undertake an immediate review of our internal procedures and controls to ensure to prevent any reoccurrence of this type of activity in any stables of mine. We will be locking down the Moulton Paddocks stables with immediate effect, and I have instructed that I want a full round of blood samples, and dope testing done on every single horse on that premises. I can assure the racing public that no horse will run from that yard this season until I have been absolutely assured by my team that the entire yard is completely clean. I have worked hard to ensure that Godolphin deserves its reputation for integrity and sportsmanship, and I have reiterated to all Godolphin employees that I will not tolerate this type of behaviour."

denphone 25-04-2013 07:16
Re: Horse Racing
 
Sir Des secures Punchestown Gold

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

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Sir Des Champs hung on grimly in a thrilling finish to the Bet Online With thetote.com Punchestown Gold Cup as Long Run and First Lieutenant came storming home.

Davy Russell made a positive move down the back straight, taking up the running off Long Run at the third-last and going two lengths clear .

There was not much between Sir Des Champs and Long Run at Cheltenham last month and yet again the pair proved they were closely matched, because as Sir Des Champs began to tire Long Run was coming hard at him after the last. Over on the far side Mouse Morris' consistent First Lieutenant, a winner at Aintree, also had a chance but the 2-1 favourite Sir Des Champs held on by three-quarters of a length from Long Run, with First Lieutenant just behind in third.

denphone 25-04-2013 11:46
Re: Horse Racing
 
Smooth success for Liquidator.

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

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David Pipe's decision to send The Liquidator for Punchestown's Betdaq The Peoples Exchange Champion INH Flat Race paid dividends with a decisive success.

Fourth in the Cheltenham Bumper, his task was made a bit easier when the winner of that race, Briar Hill, was declared a late non-runner.

Pipe secured the services of leading Irish amateur Jane Mangan, already a winner at the meeting, and she was always in the right place on Roger Brookhouse`s five-year-old. Sent off at 4-1, The Liquidator took over from Blackmail over a furlong out and powered clear of Gilt Shadow and Apache Stronghold for an impressive success.

denphone 25-04-2013 14:19
Re: Horse Racing
 
Ruby ready to rock Punchestown.

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

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Harry Fry is aware of the task facing Rock On Ruby when the Champion Hurdle runner-up bids to reverse form with Hurricane Fly in the Rabobank Champion Hurdle at Punchestown on Friday.

Fry's stable star, who had the Willie Mullins-trained Hurricane Fly back in third when winning the Champion Hurdle last season, finished two and a half lengths adrift when second in this season's renewal last month.

The Seaborough handler said on his StanJames.com blog: "We want to ride to give ourselves the best possible chance and that's to play to our strengths, which is that we know we stay.

denphone 25-04-2013 20:05
Re: Horse Racing
 
Six-month ban for Al Zarooni horses

http://www.britishhorseracing.pressc...rooni-3ba.aspx

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

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1. This suspension has been imposed by the BHA and is separate from the Disciplinary Panel hearing involving Mahmood Al Zarooni.

2. The suspension relates to the following horses:

ARTIGIANO (USA)
BATHRAT AMAL (JPN)
CERTIFY (USA)
COMITAS
DESERT BLOSSOM (IRE)
FAIR HILL
GHOSTFLOWER (IRE)
OPINION POLL (IRE)
ORKNEY ISLAND
RESTRAINT OF TRADE (IRE)
SASHIKO
SWEET ROSE
TEARLESS
VACATIONER
VALLEY OF QUEENS (IRE)

3. The suspension will end on Tuesday 8th October 2013 and the horses will be free to race again from Wednesday 9th October 2013


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Al Zarooni banned for eight years for drugs scandal.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/horse-racing/22294124

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Trainer Mahmood Al Zarooni has been banned from racing for eight years after a doping scandal which has rocked Godolphin - one of the world's leading racing operations - to its core.

denphone 26-04-2013 08:05
Re: Horse Racing
 
World rule for Quevega.

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

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Quevega helped form a brilliant five-timer for Willie Mullins when winning the Ladbrokes World Series Hurdle at Punchestown for the fourth successive year.

Her task, though, was made considerably easier when the favourite Solwhit was withdrawn at the start on veterinary advice. Even so Mullins' mare, ridden by Ruby Walsh, put up a superb display as she won with her head in her chest from Reve De Sivola.

Whatuthink made the running until the sixth-last flight where Reve De Sivola went on. Daryl Jacob did his best to make it a true stamina test but he could not shake off Quevega (6-4). She loomed menacingly from the third-last and was able to take Reve De Sivola when she wanted to before the final flight. Once Walsh let out an inch of rein, Quevega forged clear to win with great ease.

denphone 26-04-2013 15:09
Re: Horse Racing
 
BHA to carry out further tests.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/horse-racing/22307503

http://www1.skysports.com/horse-raci...12426/8672920/

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The eight-year ban for Godolphin trainer Mahmood Al Zarooni is only the "end of the beginning", says the British Horseracing Authority.

Fifteen horses trained by Al Zarooni were also suspended for six months after a doping hearing on Thursday.

His horses will be tested before being cleared to race and the BHA will seek worldwide consistency over drug use.

"It is not correct to say that is the end of the matter, far from it," said BHA chief executive Paul Bittar.

"I would term it the end of the beginning, in a way."

denphone 26-04-2013 17:14
Re: Horse Racing
 
On-song Mullins goes for Gold.

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

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Willie Mullins is dominating another Punchestown Festival, but he will have one eye on Sandown on Saturday when Away We Go takes in the bet365 Gold Cup.

Runner-up in the Irish National last time out, stamina is clearly no issue and the trainer believes quicker ground will also pose no problem, but he has some doubts about the race coming too soon after his Fairyhouse exertions.

Mullins said: "He travelled over well and is doing everything right. Although his pedigree suggests he wants soft ground, I think he'll handle faster ground all right. Declan Lavery travels over to ride him and takes a handy 7lb off his back. He's going there off the back of a great run. I just hope it isn't coming too soon."

denphone 26-04-2013 19:39
Re: Horse Racing
 
Crisford 'betrayed' by Al Zarooni.


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


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Godolphin racing manager Simon Crisford "deeply regrets" the part he played in hiring Mahmood Al Zarooni.

Crisford recommended Al Zarooni to Sheikh Mohammed and believes he showed a "remarkable lack of judgement" after the trainer, who won the St Leger with Encke last year, was banned for eight years for administering anabolic steroids to 15 of his horses.

Two of Al Zarooni's horses failed tests for painkillers last April, after which Crisford stressed to him the importance of keeping his medical records up to date.

"I think we have to be very clear about this situation. A trainer is a licensed individual and it is his duty to take professional care of the horses in his stable," Crisford told Channel 4 Racing.

denphone 27-04-2013 06:20
Re: Horse Racing
 
Hurricane blows away rivals.

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

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Hurricane Fly produced a scintillating display in the hands of Ruby Walsh to claim the Rabobank Champion Hurdle at Punchestown for the fourth successive year as Willie Mullins landed a hat-trick on the card.

Lining up off the back of a successful bid to regain his crown in the Champion Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival, the nine-year-old was unsurprisingly a red-hot 1-4 favourite to confirm placings with runner-up Rock On Ruby.

Hurricane Fly's stable companion Thousand Stars played pacesetter and when Rock On Ruby went to the lead rounding the home turn, Walsh was sat motionless aboard the Mullins-trained superstar. He quickly sealed the deal going to the final flight before passing the post a hugely impressive winner.

denphone 27-04-2013 18:11
Re: Horse Racing
 
Daly lifts season's finale.

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

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Quentin Collonges got the better of Same Difference in a thrilling finish to lift the bet365 Gold Cup at Sandown.

Andrew Tinkler was always prominent aboard the Henry Daly-trained 14-1 shot and with three fences to jump he was among a handful of horses in contention and travelling well, including favourite Away We Go, who then crashed through the second-last.

In the end it was left to Quentin Collonges and Same Difference to slug it out, with Sam Twiston-Davies looking pretty confident on the latter. They took the last together and Same Difference edged ahead, only for Tinkler to ask his mount for one last push which proved decisive as he pulled two lengths clear at the line

denphone 27-04-2013 20:15
Re: Horse Racing
 
Moore celebrates with Grugy.

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

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Sire De Grugy outbattled former Queen Mother Champion Chase winner Finian's Rainbow to land the bet365.com Celebration Chase at Sandown.

Impressive winner of a novice event at Stratford last week, Gary Moore's charge (6-1) made a seamless switch to Grade Two level as he sprinted a length and three-quarters clear at the line.

Barry Geraghty was always going well aboard Finian's Rainbow and jumped to the front at the third-last, but Jamie Moore was just starting to get to work on Sire De Grugy and he moved up to challenge two out before edging ahead after the last and pulling clear.

denphone 28-04-2013 06:46
Re: Horse Racing
 
Kazeem is back with a bang.

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

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Al Kazeem returned from a 357-day lay-off with victory in the bet365 Gordon Richards Stakes at Sandown.

Last seen when winning the Jockey Club Stakes at Newmarket, Roger Charlton's charge (9-4 favourite) travelled well throughout the 10-furlong heat in the hands of James Doyle.

Ektihaam set out to make virtually all, but Al Kazeem was cruising in behind turning for home before finally making his move with a furlong to go. Thomas Chippendale made it a three-way finish by launching his challenge down the outside and while Al Kazeem possibly felt his long absence in the dying strides, he hung on by a length

denphone 28-04-2013 13:35
Re: Horse Racing
 
Cadeaux makes frame in Far East.

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

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Red Cadeaux finished a creditable third behind local runner Fenomeno in the Tenno Sho (Spring) at Kyoto racecourse in Japan.

The seven-year-old has been an admirable servant for Ed Dunlop, running in races in Australia, Hong Kong, Japan and Dubai in recent seasons. Last seen finishing second in the Dubai World Cup, he stepped back up to two miles for this Grade One heat after being campaigned over middle-distances on his last three starts.

denphone 28-04-2013 16:33
Re: Horse Racing
 
Sajjhaa settles for fourth.

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

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Godolphin's Sajjhaa could finish only fourth as Military Attack landed the Audemars Piguet QEII Cup at Sha Tin in Hong Kong.

Winner of the Dubai Duty Free on her most recent start, Sajjhaa was slowly away in the hands of Silvestre De Sousa, giving her rivals a length or two from the off.

De Sousa did not panic though and had worked his way back into contention by the time they turned for home in the 10-furlong heat, although he had to challenge right down the middle of the track. Sajjhaa tried to follow Military Attack as he began to motor in the final furlong, but she could not pick up in the same kind of style.

denphone 29-04-2013 07:24
Re: Horse Racing
 
Judge delights in final spin.


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


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Just The Judge delighted connections in her last serious gallop ahead of next Sunday's Qipco 1000 Guineas at Newmarket.

The unbeaten filly was put through her paces at Charlie Hills' Lambourn stable by big-race jockey Jamie Spencer on Saturday ahead of her date in the Classic over the Rowley Mile.

"Jamie did the final serious piece of work on her on Saturday morning and we were down there to watch," David Redvers, racing manager for owners Qatar Racing, told At The Races.

"She looks magnificent and her coat has improved dramatically since she did that racecourse gallop at Newmarket on Craven day. We couldn't be happier with her.

denphone 29-04-2013 10:29
Re: Horse Racing
 
Gerard Butler faces horse racing steroids inquiry.


http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/horse-racing/22336037



Quote:
A second Newmarket trainer faces a British Horseracing Authority inquiry over giving steroids to racehorses.

Gerard Butler told the Independent several of his horses had treatment for injured joints, but he had been assured the substance did not breach rules.

Godolphin trainer Mahmood Al Zarooni was given an eight-year ban on Thursday for using anabolic steroids on horses.

Butler says more than 100 Newmarket-based horses will have been given the same drug.

Anabolic steroids are banned in the UK, although allowed out of competition in countries including Australia, Dubai and the United States

denphone 29-04-2013 13:45
Re: Horse Racing
 
Pastorius pounces in Ganay.

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

Quote:
Last year's German Derby winner Pastorius made a successful start to the new campaign by claiming Europe's first Group One race of the 2013 season, the Prix Ganay at Longchamp.

The Mario Hofer-trained four-year-old, who was fourth to Frankel in the Qipco Champion Stakes on his final start last year, swept to a comfortable victory under Olivier Peslier after stablemate Point Blank had done his job as pacemaker.

Pastorius came with a smooth run on the rails in the straight and had too many guns for Maxios, with Dunaden, ridden by Jamie Spencer for owners Pearl Bloodstock, a staying-on third.


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