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denphone 29-04-2013 16:20
Re: Horse Racing
 
Dawn stars on Guineas list.


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


Quote:
Long-time favourite Dawn Approach tops 14 contenders confirmed for Saturday's Qipco 2000 Guineas at Newmarket.

The Jim Bolger-trained colt has dominated the betting for the mile Classic after ending his 2012 campaign unbeaten in six starts, culminating in an impressive victory over stablemate Leitir Mor in the Dewhurst Stakes.

Victory for the Dawn Approach could provide owner Godolphin with a little comfort after a torrid few days following the Mahmood Al Zarooni drugs scandal.

denphone 29-04-2013 18:36
Re: Horse Racing
 
'No rush' to replace Al Zarooni.

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

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Godolphin are in "no rush" to appoint a new trainer at Moulton Paddocks in Newmarket after Mahmood Al Zarooni was banned for eight years.

Al Zarooni lost his licence last Thursday after admitting to administering anabolic steroids to 15 horses in his care.

The British Horseracing Authority said last week Godolphin have around 10 days to find a replacement for Al Zarooni if Moulton Paddocks is to remain active as a licensed training stable this season.

But Godolphin racing manager Simon Crisford said the most pressing issue is to ensure the yard is "clean of drugs

denphone 30-04-2013 07:34
Re: Horse Racing
 
Name targeting Classic glory.


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


Quote:
Mikel Delzangles feels What A Name is an "improved" horse as the French handler seeks a second Newmarket Classic in Sunday's Qipco 1000 Guineas.

A daughter of Mr Greeley, What A Name won two of her four starts as a juvenile and ran top colt Olympic Glory to within two lengths in the Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere at Longchamp on Arc day.

She reappeared at Maisons-Laffitte in the Prix Imprudence, easing to what was ultimately a cosy success.

Delzangles, who won the 2000 Guineas in 2010 with Makfi, said: "I am very pleased with her and she has improved since winning the Prix Imprudence. That was the perfect comeback for her as she did not have a hard race and was only 80 per cent fit.

denphone 30-04-2013 09:59
Re: Horse Racing
 
Toronado support gathers momentum.


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


Quote:
At least one bookmaker believes Toronado could challenge Dawn Approach for favouritism in the Qipco 2000 Guineas at Newmarket on Saturday after the "first signs of opposition" emerged to Jim Bolger's unbeaten Classic hope.

Unbeaten in six starts during a fantastic juvenile campaign, the Godolphin-owned Dawn Approach undoubtedly sets the standard on form and bullish reports this spring have seen his price continue to contract.

denphone 30-04-2013 13:36
Re: Horse Racing
 
Anabolic steroid use not widespread in UK - BHA

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/horse-racing/22351292

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The British Horseracing Authority says anabolic steroid use on racehorses in the United Kingdom is not widespread.

Newmarket trainer Gerard Butler faces a BHA inquiry after admitting his horses received banned steroids.

Last week, Godolphin trainer Mahmood Al Zarooni was given an eight-year suspension for doping offences.

But the BHA insisted: "On the evidence of our robust testing programme, there is no evidence to suggest the use of steroids is widespread within Britain."

The revelations that a second Newmarket trainer had admitted giving his horses banned steroids has prompted fears of a widening scandal, but the BHA is playing those concerns down.

denphone 30-04-2013 15:51
Re: Horse Racing
 
Mile to play to Snap's strengths

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

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Sir Henry Cecil expects the step back up to a mile will be in Hot Snap's favour when she seeks to give the Warren Place trainer a seventh success in the Qipco 1000 Guineas at Newmarket on Sunday.

The daughter of Pivotal leapt to the head of the betting for the first fillies' Classic when winning the Nell Gwyn Stakes over seven furlongs in tremendous style at HQ on her reappearance. Her only previous start had come over a mile as a two-year-old, when she won a maiden at Kempton in September.

"The mile will suit her better and hopefully the experience of the Nell Gwyn will have brought her on. She is coming in her coat but will always be a very tall filly with plenty of bone (and) not over-robust," the trainer told www.sirhenrycecil.com

denphone 30-04-2013 17:56
Re: Horse Racing
 
Godolphin trainer Mahmood Al Zarooni untruthful, claims BHA.


http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/horse-racing/22356082


Quote:
Banned Godolphin trainer Mahmood Al Zarooni was "not being truthful" when he said he did not know he was breaking rules on banned substances, according to the British Horseracing Authority.

The BHA has published its reasons for banning Al Zarooni for eight years over doping offences.

Eleven horses trained by Al Zarooni tested positive for anabolic steroids. He admitted doping another four.

"He had no justifiable excuse for his behaviour," said the report

denphone 01-05-2013 07:11
Re: Horse Racing
 
Garswood shoots for Guineas glory

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

Quote:
Richard Fahey feels Garswood's relaxed style of racing will give him every chance of staying a mile in the Qipco 2000 Guineas at Newmarket on Saturday.

The son of Dutch Art emerged as a live outsider for the colts' Classic when winning the Free Handicap in good style on his reappearance two weeks ago and that seven-furlong contest was the first time he had tackled a trip in excess of six furlongs.

"You are never confident (about staying) until you have a go, but he's a very relaxed horse now. We've kept him relaxed this year and he looks like he'll get it, but we'll see," the North Yorkshire handler told At The Races

denphone 01-05-2013 11:40
Re: Horse Racing
 
Gordon primed for York trip.

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

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Gordon Lord Byron is set to tackle the Duke of York Stakes with trainer Tom Hogan eyeing the big summer sprint prizes.

The five-year-old won the seven-furlong Prix de la Foret last term as well as finishing a narrow second in the Sprint Cup at Haydock. He made a successful start to 2013 by winning at Dundalk in March but could finish no better than seventh in the Golden Shaheen in Dubai later that month.

Hogan reports his charge to be in top form though, and is hoping for good ground on the Knavesmire on May 15.

denphone 01-05-2013 14:15
Re: Horse Racing
 
Break sidesteps Newmarket date.

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

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Big Break will miss the Qipco 1000 Guineas at Newmarket on Sunday and may wait for either the French or Irish versions.

Connections of the Dermot Weld-trained filly feel she is not quite ready to make her seasonal debut.

At this stage the Etihad Airways Irish 1,000 Guineas at the Curragh on May 26 appears a likely option, although the Group Three winner is also in the French equivalent a fortnight earlier.

"We're going to see. She just needs a little more time," said Teddy Grimthorpe, racing manager to owner Khalid Abullah.

denphone 01-05-2013 17:54
Re: Horse Racing
 
Al Zarooni 'advised to appeal' ban.

http://www.attheraces.info/article.a...9;+ban&day=Wed

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Suspended trainer Mahmood Al Zarooni claims he has been "advised to appeal" against the eight-year suspension he received for administering anabolic steroids to 15 horses in his care.

The former Godolphin handler, 37, was officially charged with rule breaches related to prohibited substances, duty to keep medication records, and conduct prejudicial to racing.

The trainer admitted to all of the breaches of the rules and apologised for his actions at last Thursday's hearing at the British Horseracing Authority. Although he also waived the right of legal representation during the hearing, Al Zarooni wrote on his personal Facebook page: "I have been advised to appeal the case, what are your opinions?"

denphone 02-05-2013 06:32
Re: Horse Racing
 
Estimate puts down Gold Cup marker

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

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Estimate staked a good claim for the Gold Cup at the Royal meeting when making a successful seasonal debut in the Queen's colours in the Sagaro Stakes at Ascot.

The four-year-old filly, trained by Sir Michael Stoute, lifted the Queen's Vase over this two-mile trip last summer and repeated the trick in the Group Three contest.

Ryan Moore had the well-backed 2-1 favourite not too far off the pace set by French raider Tres Rock Danon before making his bid early in the straight after Sir Graham Wade had briefly taken the lead.

Caucus also came with a challenge but Estimate was too strong and she went on to beat John Gosden's charge by a length and three-quarters. Sir Graham Wade was half a length back in third.

denphone 02-05-2013 08:56
Re: Horse Racing
 
Big two set for Curragh showdown

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

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Camelot and Parish Hall are set for a mouthwatering early-season clash in the High Chaparral EBF Mooresbridge Stakes at the Curragh on Monday.

Trained by Aidan O'Brien, Camelot enjoyed a superb Classic campaign, winning the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket, both the English and Irish Derbys and only narrowly missing out on Triple Crown glory when runner-up in the St Leger.

The son of Montjeu was found to be suffering from colic just days after his disappointing showing in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp, but is set to return as a four-year-old in this Group Three test.

denphone 02-05-2013 12:38
Re: Horse Racing
 
Kingdom leads stellar Eclipse entry

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

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Animal Kingdom, Camelot and Dawn Approach all feature among a high-class list of 60 initial entries for the Coral-Eclipse at Sandown on July 6.

The 10-furlong Group One is traditionally the first contest of the Flat season where the Classic generation get the chance to take on their elders at the very highest level, with an increased prize-money fund of £425,000 on offer this summer.

Kentucky Derby and Dubai World Cup hero Animal Kingdom, trained by American-based Englishman Graham Motion, is currently residing in Lambourn preparing for Royal Ascot.

denphone 02-05-2013 15:48
Re: Horse Racing
 
Approach leads Guineas charge.

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

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Dawn Approach leads a field of 13 declared for the Qipco 2000 Guineas at Newmarket on Saturday.

The Jim Bolger-trained colt, who has been drawn in stall six, will be defending a six-race unbeaten record in the colts' Classic, having rounded off his juvenile campaign with victory in the Dewhurst in October. He will be joined by stablemate Leitir Mor, who was second in the Dewhurst.

Chief market opposition comes in the shape of Richard Hannon's Toronado, also unbeaten and most impressive in winning the Craven Stakes on his reappearance. He has been allotted stall 12. Like Bolger, Hannon has a second string to his bow in the shape of Racing Post Trophy runner-up Van Der Neer

Chris 02-05-2013 15:52
Re: Horse Racing
 
No longer supporting Godolphin, I see ... ;)

denphone 02-05-2013 20:14
Re: Horse Racing
 
Windhoek back at Newmarket

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

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Windhoek, who enjoyed a bumper pay-day on his last visit to HQ, is among a small but select field of six for the Qatar Racing Newmarket Stakes on Saturday.

The Mark Johnston-trained colt scooped the £200,000 Tattersalls Millions 3-Y-O Trophy over this mile and a quarter two weeks ago and bids to take his 100% record to three.

The other unbeaten runner in the line-up is the Marco Botti-trained Centurius, who made a successful debut at Nottingham recently.


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Originally Posted by Chris (Post 35567493)
No longer supporting Godolphin, I see ... ;)
l felt it best to put a new Avatar up for the meantime as l felt it was not right with the current headlines although l must point out that there are two Godolphin trainers and one of them Saeed Bin Suroor is totally clean and one of the nicest men in the game but alas the other one has bought shame to the most world famous name in horse racing.

denphone 03-05-2013 07:28
Re: Horse Racing
 
O'Brien expecting Colombo progress

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

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Joseph O'Brien believes Cristoforo Colombo can cut the length deficit on Dawn Approach when they renew rivalry in the Qipco 2000 Guineas at Newmarket on Saturday.

Ireland's champion jockey is convinced the colt was beaten by the draw when third behind the Jim Bolger-trained ante-post favourite and Olympic Glory in the Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot.

"The fast ground will help him and I think he will improve for the step up in trip. He ran a massive race in Ascot last year when he was drawn on the wrong side of the track," the jockey told At The Races.

denphone 03-05-2013 13:02
Re: Horse Racing
 
Fifteen stand firm for 1000 Guineas

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

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There were no surprise omissions at the final declaration stage for Sunday's Qipco 1000 Guineas at Newmarket, with 15 horses set to face the starter.

Sir Henry Cecil's filly Hot Snap has been favourite ever since she blitzed the opposition in the Nell Gwyn on her seasonal return. Second to her that day was Richard Hannon's Moyglare Stakes winner Sky Lantern, and the pair clash again.

Hannon also has a strong second string to his bow in Maureen, winner of the Fred Darling at Newbury, where she beat Peter Chapple-Hyam's Agent Allison, who will renew rivalry.

denphone 03-05-2013 15:26
Re: Horse Racing
 
Hamilton gunning for Garswood glory

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

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Tony Hamilton is thrilled to have been given the opportunity to shoot for Classic glory for the first time in his riding career as he partners Garswood in Saturday's Qipco 2000 Guineas at Newmarket.

For so long the Hartlepool-born 29-year-old was the trusty understudy to dual champion jockey Paul Hanagan at Richard Fahey's Malton yard, but his opportunities increased markedly when Hanagan was given the job of retained jockey to leading owner Hamdan Al Maktoum in February of last year.

Although Hanagan was available for the Guineas, Fahey is sticking with Hamilton after he guided Garswood to a hugely impressive victory in the European Free Handicap at last month's Craven meeting

denphone 03-05-2013 19:06
Re: Horse Racing
 
Hannon team bullish about Toro

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

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Richard Hannon has won the Qipco 2000 Guineas with Mon Fils, Don't Forget Me and Tirol, and is double-handed with Toronado and Van Der Neer on Saturday.

Toronado is undoubtedly the first string following his breathtaking performance in the Craven Stakes and connections are confident of upsetting unbeaten favourite Dawn Approach.

Assistant trainer Richard Hannon jnr said: "Toronado did his last proper piece of work last Sunday and goes to Newmarket in the form of his life."

He continued: "We always felt that he was more one for the Derby than the Guineas, but this spring he has been showing much more speed in the mornings than he did last year, so, while Dawn Approach is obviously a very good horse, we feel we have a solid chance of beating him.

denphone 04-05-2013 08:22
Re: Horse Racing
 
Bolger expecting Dawn delivery

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

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Jim Bolger is confident that Dawn Approach possesses all the necessary attributes to give him his first victory in the Qipco 2000 Guineas at Newmarket.

The master of Coolcullen has enjoyed a brilliant training career, but the first Classic of the British Flat season on the famous Rowley Mile course is one of the few top-level prizes to have eluded him so far.

The unbeaten Dawn Approach's sire New Approach came mighty close to breaking the trainer's duck when beaten just a nose by Henrythenavigator five years ago, before going on to a famous triumph in the Derby.

denphone 04-05-2013 12:07
Re: Horse Racing
 
Star blossoming for Dahlia

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

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Trainer Hughie Morrison hopes Shirocco Star can get her season off to the perfect start in the Qatar Bloodstock Dahlia Stakes at Newmarket on Sunday.

The four-year-old filly has won over £280,000 in her short career, having been placed in the Oaks, the Ribblesdale, the Irish Oaks and at Ascot on Champions Day, yet she only has a maiden success to her name.

"I suppose I'm looking forward to it, but she's given me the usual sleepless nights on the basis that she's been her usual excitable self," said Morrison

denphone 04-05-2013 14:18
Re: Horse Racing
 
Nouf sitting pretty for Polly

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

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Connections of Lady Nouf feel the step up in trip will help her redeem her reputation in the Pretty Polly Stakes at Newmarket on Sunday.

The daughter of Teofilo disappointed over seven furlongs behind Hot Snap in the Nell Gwyn Stakes on her reappearance last month, but she had looked a bright prospect when making a winning debut at the main expense of Secret Gesture over seven furlongs at Leicester last October.

Lady Nouf, trained by William Haggas, tackles a mile and a quarter this time and hopes are high the Oaks entrant will be seen in her true colours.

denphone 04-05-2013 17:08
Re: Horse Racing
 
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/horse-racing/22342551

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Long-term favourite Dawn Approach remained unbeaten by winning the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket by five lengths.
Nice to see a new star emerge after the mighty Frankel.

denphone 04-05-2013 19:33
Re: Horse Racing
 
Sole switches on power

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

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Eddie Lynam's sprint star Sole Power stamped his class on the Pearl Bloodstock Palace House Stakes at Newmarket for a commanding victory.

Having been campaigned at the highest level for some time now, the 7-2 joint-favourite was entitled to win this and having run in Dubai, his race-fitness was never in doubt.

Johnny Murtagh tracked the pace set by Heeraat and Tangerine Trees and shot clear on meeting the rising ground, and though the veteran Kingsgate Native made relentless progress to chase him home, there was a length in it at the line. Tangerine Trees clung on for third and Spirit Quartz and Heeraat were just behind.

denphone 05-05-2013 06:02
Re: Horse Racing
 
Winning return for Sheikh Mohammed

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

Quote:
Sheikh Mohammed made his first visit to a racecourse in Britain since the Mahmood Al Zarooni drugs scandal when watching Dawn Approach win the Qipco 2000 Guineas at Newmarket.

The Jim Bolger-trained colt runs in the famous blue colours of the Sheikh's Godolphin operation, for whom Al Zarooni trained before he was banned for eight years at a British Horseracing Authority hearing last week after admitting administering anabolic steroids to 15 horses in his care.

The Moulton Paddocks stables where Al Zarooni trained have been in lockdown since the news broke, with the British Horseracing Authority testing all inmates over the last week.

denphone 05-05-2013 09:56
Re: Horse Racing
 
Universal strikes for Johnston

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

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Mark Johnston's Universal continued his progression by winning the Group Two Qatar Bloodstock Jockey Club Stakes at Newmarket.

Joe Fanning set out to make all in the four-runner field on the John Porter winner, but Dandino challenged hard and took up the running two furlongs out.

The threat probably helped Universal as on meeting the rising ground, he had something to aim at, and the 11-4 chance battled back to run out a neck winner.

Frankel's brother Noble Mission had finished behind Universal last time out but was sent off favourite to make amends, although he never looked like winning this time

denphone 05-05-2013 12:27
Re: Horse Racing
 
Orb makes history in Derby

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

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Orb produced a tremendous late surge to give Hall of Fame trainer Shug McGaughey his first ever win in the Kentucky Derby at a rainswept Churchill Downs.

Palace Malice set frantic early fractions on the sloppy track before capitulating on the home turn, where Normandy Invasion took up the running briefly.

However, Joel Rosario then produced Orb, who swept by and kept up the gallop to beat fellow fast finishers Golden Soul and Revolutionary.

"It means everything to me. I've always dreamed of this day," McGaughey told NBC Sports.

denphone 05-05-2013 14:32
Re: Horse Racing
 
Judge bids for Classic verdict

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

Quote:
Just The Judge attempts to give the race sponsors victory in the Qipco 1000 Guineas at Newmarket this afternoon.

The daughter of Lawman was bought by Sheikh Fahad after running out an impressive winner of the Rockfel Stakes.

The Sheikh's racing manager David Redvers said: "She had a very good spin last weekend and really looks great. She's really come in her coat and has done tremendously well over the winter. She's very impressive in her size and scope. You will see a very big and strong filly in the parade ring at Newmarket."

denphone 05-05-2013 17:13
Re: Horse Racing
 
Richard Hannon's Sky Lantern won the 200th running of the QIPCO 1000 Guineas Stakes at Newmarket.

http://www.sportinglife.com/racing/r...nds-for-hannon

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Hannon's dreams of winning yesterday's QIPCO 2000 Guineas had ended in disappointment but Sky Lantern went some way to atoning for Toronado's eclipse in claiming the glory in the first fillies' Classic.

The pace was only steady but the favourite Hot Snap, who had Sky Lantern behind when impressing in the Nell Gwyn, was in trouble fully a quarter of a mile from home.


Just The Judge was travelling well on the front end in company with Winning Express but began to flounder as Richard Hughes made relentless progress from the rear.

The three went toe to toe in the middle of the Rowley Mile course with Sky Lantern prevailing by half a length from the Charlie Hills-trained runner

denphone 05-05-2013 20:06
Re: Horse Racing
 
Dank edges home in thriller

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

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Sir Michael Stoute's Dank may have booked her ticket to Royal Ascot after claiming a thrilling renewal of the Qatar Bloodstock Dahlia Stakes at Newmarket.

Saturday's course winner Boonga Roogeta led for the early part of the Group Three race as she chased an audacious 24-hour double, but soon gave way to Thistle Bird, who in turn was tackled by Dank and Chigun heading inside the final furlong.

Dank (4-1) and Ryan Moore looked to have won the argument as they fought it out, but Chigun came back tenaciously under Tom Queally to almost join her on the line. The judge called Dank the winner by a short head.

denphone 06-05-2013 06:26
Re: Horse Racing
 
Bolger warming to Dawn Derby bid

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

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Jim Bolger admits it is "more than likely" his 2000 Guineas hero Dawn Approach will be allowed to take his chance in the Investec Derby at Epsom next month.

Unbeaten in six starts as a juvenile, the son of the trainer's 2008 Derby hero New Approach went one better than his father by storming clear in the season's opening Classic on the Rowley Mile.

While the Irish 2000 Guineas at the Curragh on May 25 has not been completely ruled out, Bolger feels it is more likely the Godolphin-owned colt will instead step up to a mile and a half at Epsom the following weekend.

denphone 06-05-2013 10:13
Re: Horse Racing
 
Hughes keeps faith in Toronado

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

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Jockey Richard Hughes said Toronado "coughed a lot" following his disappointing fourth in the Qipco 2000 Guineas at Newmarket on Saturday.

Richard Hannon's three-year-old went into his Classic assignment unbeaten in four starts and off the back of a hugely impressive display in the Craven Stakes over the course and distance.

However, he was unable to put it up to Dawn Approach, who streaked clear for an emphatic victory.

The champion jockey believes there may have been an excuse for that reverse, though, and is confident Toronado will show his true colours this summer.

denphone 06-05-2013 13:02
Re: Horse Racing
 
Flame drawn four in Chester Cup

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

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Ante-post favourite Countrywide Flame features among a maximum field of 17 runners in the StanJames.com Chester Cup on Wednesday.

John Quinn's dual-purpose performer returns to the Flat for the first time since his excellent second in the Cesarewitch at Newmarket last October, having since enjoyed a fine campaign over hurdles.

He has fared well in the crucial draw for Wednesday's two-and-a-quarter-mile test, breaking from stall four in the hands of Michael O'Connell.

denphone 06-05-2013 15:14
Re: Horse Racing
 
Dawn given Derby go-ahead

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

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Trainer Jim Bolger has confirmed Qipco 2000 Guineas hero Dawn Approach will be aimed towards the Investec Derby at Epsom on June 1.

The unbeaten three-year-old produced a brilliant performance to win the first Classic of the season on Saturday by five lengths.

Godolphin's colt will now bid to emulate his sire, New Approach, who claimed the Derby five years ago.

Bolger said: "Dawn Approach has come out of the 2000 Guineas in excellent shape and I couldn't be more pleased with him. I am now looking forward to running him in the Investec Derby at Epsom."

denphone 06-05-2013 18:04
Re: Horse Racing
 
All options open to Judge

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

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Just The Judge appears likely to stick at a mile for the foreseeable future following a superb run in defeat in Sunday's Qipco 1000 Guineas.

The daughter of Lawman looked likely to give fledgling trainer Charlie Hills his first taste of Classic glory when taking up the running two furlongs from home, but was mowed down late in the day by Sky Lantern.

Hills will wait to see how his stable star recovers, but the Irish 1000 Guineas at the Curragh or the Coronation Stakes at Royal Ascot appear more likely targets than the Investec Oaks over a mile and a half at Epsom at the end of the month.

The Lambourn handler said: "She's very good this morning. She lost little weight, she ate up and seems well and bright in herself.

denphone 07-05-2013 07:26
Re: Horse Racing
 
Stylish start for Camelot

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

Quote:
Aidan O'Brien declared himself delighted after seeing his triple Classic winner Camelot make a perfectly satisfactory return to action in the High Chaparral EBF Mooresbridge Stakes at the Curragh.

Winner of the 2000 Guineas and the English and Irish Derbys during a spectacular three-year-old campaign, he later recovered from colic, and was sent off the red-hot 1-3 favourite to take this Group Three prize on his comeback. Jim Bolger's 2011 Dewhurst winner Parish Hall was expected to be the main danger.

denphone 07-05-2013 10:20
Re: Horse Racing
 
Kingsbarns 'struggling' for Epsom

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

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Hopes of Aidan O'Brien's Kingsbarns making it to the Investec Derby at Epsom on June 1 appear to be receding.

The unbeaten colt went into winter quarters as favourite for the premier Classic after a smooth success in the Racing Post Trophy at Doncaster, where he beat subsequent 2000 Guineas third Van Der Neer.

He suffered a setback in March and the Ballydoyle trainer has been facing a race against time, conceding "he is probably not going to make it there".

denphone 07-05-2013 13:36
Re: Horse Racing
 
Viztoria books Guineas ticket

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

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Viztoria stamped her class with an impressive comeback victory in the Canford Cliffs EBF Athasi Stakes at the Curragh under Johnny Murtagh.

Eddie Lynam's filly turned in two smart victories during her juvenile year and was a fine second on her final start in a Group Two at Maisons-Laffitte.

Sent off an even-money favourite for her return to action and first start over seven furlongs, the three-year-old moved through the race ominously well and dispelled any stamina doubts by finishing off strongly to beat Bunairgead by a length. Ralph Beckett's British raider Moonstone Magic was third.

denphone 07-05-2013 15:55
Re: Horse Racing
 
World leads Vase field

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

Quote:
Aidan O'Brien's Curragh maiden scorer Ruler Of The World faces four opponents in the MBNA Chester Vase on Thursday.

The Ballydoyle handler has saddled three of the last six Chester Vase winners in Soldier Of Fortune (2007), Golden Sword (2009) and Treasure Beach (2011).

This son of Galileo is a half-brother to multiple Group One winner Duke Of Marmalade and looked the part when making a winning debut in his homeland in early April.

denphone 07-05-2013 18:00
Re: Horse Racing
 
Marengo on trial in Derrinstown

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

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Battle Of Marengo is the star name among six Aidan O'Brien-trained entries for the Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial at Leopardstown on Sunday.

The master of Ballydoyle has saddled nine previous winners of this 10-furlong Group Two, including subsequent Epsom Derby heroes Galileo (2001) and High Chaparral (2002).

Battle Of Marengo is following a tried-and-tested route after he won the Ballysax Stakes on his three-year-old debut.

He is the general second favourite for Epsom's premier Classic, behind 2000 Guineas hero Dawn Approach, on June 1.

denphone 07-05-2013 21:52
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Trainer Mahmood Al Zarooni to appeal.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/horse-racing/22431564

denphone 08-05-2013 06:31
Re: Horse Racing
 
Sheikh Mohammed swoops for Knox

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

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Exciting colt Fort Knox has been bought by Sheikh Mohammed, according to jockey Johnny Murtagh.

Murtagh, who owns the Curragh yard of trainer Tommy Carmody, told the Irish Times the three-year-old has changed ownership, having previously raced three times in Andrew Tinkler's silks.

Fort Knox holds an entry in this weekend's French 2000 Guineas, but Murtagh said he will be trained for the Irish equivalent at the Curragh on May 25.

denphone 08-05-2013 10:42
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Stack filly comes alive at Navan

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

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Alive Alive Oh turned in a superb performance to land a big gamble in the feature Irish Stallion Farms EBF Salsabil Stakes at Navan and looks an outstanding prospect for Tommy Stack.

Sent off the 11-10 favourite for the Listed 10-furlong contest despite being up against a Group Three-winning Ballydoyle filly in Magical Dream, Alive Alive Oh was settled in fifth by Fran Berry, who kept his main market rival in his sights.

Coolibah made most of the running, but Alive Alive Oh travelled sweetly up towards the lead and when she was asked to quicken at the furlong pole, she scooted clear in hugely impressive style to beat Magical Dream by six lengths.

denphone 08-05-2013 13:07
Re: Horse Racing
 
Hills admits Rey stamina doubts

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

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Charlie Hills admits he has some doubts about Reyaadah's staying ability ahead of her run in the Weatherbys Bank Cheshire Oaks at Chester.

The daughter of Tamayuz showed high-class form during her juvenile campaign and was not disgraced when sixth on her return over seven furlongs in the Nell Gwyn Stakes at Newmarket.

The three-year-old takes a significant step up in distance to a mile and three furlongs at Chester and Hills is unsure whether her stamina will last out.

denphone 08-05-2013 15:48
Re: Horse Racing
 
Windhoek in Dante reckoning

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

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Windhoek may take in the Betfred Dante Stakes at York on Thursday week ahead of the Investec Derby.

The Mark Johnston-trained colt is unbeaten in three starts to date, the latest coming in the Qatar Racing Newmarket Stakes last Saturday, though he is not a certain runner at York as the main objective is the premier Classic at Epsom on June 1.

"He is absolutely fine. We will certainly have a look at the Dante, but the main thing is that he is aiming for the Derby," said Johnston.

denphone 08-05-2013 18:02
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Glory remains in French Classic

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

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Olympic Glory is one of 24 horses to stand their ground at the latest forfeit stage for Sunday's French 2000 Guineas at Longchamp.

Thirty colts were in the reckoning, but six have now been removed. Trading Leather is a notable absentee, but his trainer Jim Bolger still has Loch Garman and Leitir Mor in contention.

Charlie Hills has taken out Ebn Arab, the Godolphin team have removed Tawhid and Brian Meehan's Mujazif will not run.

Tommy Carmody's Fort Knox has also been scratched, as anticipated, following the news the colt would be targeted at the Irish 2,000 Guineas after being bought by Sheikh Mohammed.

denphone 09-05-2013 07:02
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Address Unknown is Cup king

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

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Address Unknown gave enthusiastic owner Dr Marwan Koukash his second victory in the StanJames.com Chester Cup.

Koukash had four in the race and Address Unknown (12-1) did the business in his first start since joining Richard Fahey.

The Malton trainer also saddled runner-up Ingleby Spirit, who was half a length adrift at the line, while Tominator (11-1) was third and joint-top weight Simenon (16-1) fourth.

Winning jockey Jamie Spencer said: "He was very brave. He did really well with Ian Williams last year and the race went very smoothly. It's good for Dr Koukash, as well."

denphone 09-05-2013 10:18
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World aiming for Vase rule

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

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Aidan O'Brien has won the MBNA Chester Vase three times in the last six years and the champion Irish trainer sends the once-raced Ruler Of World to the Roodee for the Group Three contest on Thursday.

The half-brother to multiple Group One winner Duke Of Marmalade earned quotes of around 20-1 for the Investec Derby after making a successful debut in a mile-and-a-quarter maiden at the Curragh a month ago.

He faces just four rivals including Feel Like Dancing, who made a successful racecourse bow less than three weeks ago.

"He won OK on his debut. The second (Boite) has won since, this is really a fact-finding mission to see at what class he should be aimed at," said Hugo Lascelles, racing manager to owner Lady Bamford.

denphone 09-05-2013 12:32
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Bin Suroor takes interim role.

http://www.sportinglife.com/racing/n...medium=twitter

http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2013...r-drugs-stable

denphone 09-05-2013 14:44
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Toronado handed Ascot aim

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

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Toronado is to be fitted with a tongue-tie in the St James's Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot as he aims to bounce back from a disappointing run in the Qipco 2000 Guineas.

A hugely impressive winner of the Craven Stakes at Newmarket, Richard Hannon's three-year-old was expected to challenge hot favourite Dawn Approach in the season's opening Classic last weekend, but finished well beaten in fourth.

Assistant trainer Richard Hannon jnr said: "Toronado's blood has come back fine, but we suspect that he might have suffered a displaced palate, which would explain why he hit the wall so quickly, so we will tie his tongue down next time."

denphone 09-05-2013 16:49
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Contributer seeking Classic ticket

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

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Ed Dunlop is hoping Contributer can book his place in a Derby field with a bold showing in the BetVictor.com Dee Stakes at Chester on Friday.

Sixth on his Newmarket debut before winning a Wolverhampton maiden in November, the High Chaparral colt appeared to have raised his game significantly when making a winning return to action in a conditions event at Newbury last month, and Dunlop is now keen to test his three-year-old's powers in Pattern class.

"He's won two of out of his three races, he's a horse we like and it's time to step him up in class now," said the Newmarket handler.

denphone 09-05-2013 19:15
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O'Brien rules the world in Vase

http://www.attheraces.info/article.a...n+Vase&day=Thu

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Aidan O'Brien's Ruler Of The World ran out a wide-margin winner of the MBNA Chester Vase in the hands of Ryan Moore.

The master of Ballydoyle had saddled three of the last six winners of the recognised Derby trial in Soldier Of Fortune (2007), Golden Sword (2009) and Treasure Beach (2011) and his latest candidate was a 10-11 favourite off the back of a Curragh maiden victory a month ago.

Ruler Of The World tracked the early pace set by Mister Impatience under Ryan Moore, but took over from the home turn and soon stamped his authority on the Group Three contest, lengthening quite impressively to pass the post with six lengths in hand of Mister Impatience

denphone 10-05-2013 06:49
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Danadana swoops for Huxley spoils.

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

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Kieren Fallon produced Danadana with a swooping last-to-first run to claim the Stella Artois Huxley Stakes at Chester in impressive style.

A winner of three of his five starts in handicap company last season, Luca Cumani's five-year-old was graduating to Pattern class for the first time in his career and sent off the 100-30 favourite, he appeared ill at ease in the early stages of the Group Three contest and soon found himself in last place.

He still had each of his opponents in front of him rounding the turn for home, but once pulled wide, he picked up smartly and eventually passed the post a comfortable three-quarter of a length in front of Highland Knight.

denphone 10-05-2013 09:55
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Fairy not out of Ascot equation.

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

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Ed Dunlop has revealed there is an "outside chance" Snow Fairy will be ready to return to action in the Prince of Wales's Stakes at Royal Ascot.

The six-time Group One-winning mare looked as good as ever when winning last September's Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown, but she was ruled out for the rest of the campaign after suffering a tendon injury.

Owner Cristina Patino admirably confirmed the six-year-old would return to training in 2013 and having pleased Dunlop since returning to his Newmarket base, he is looking forward to seeing her back on the racecourse.

denphone 10-05-2013 19:41
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Dee day for impressive Magician

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

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Magician demolished his rivals in the BetVictor.com Dee Stakes at Chester.

Aidan O'Brien's charge was a disappointing last in an Irish Group Three on his final start of 2012 but he put that performance far behind him with an authoritative display in the hands of Ryan Moore.

The 13-8 favourite was still travelling beautifully as the field turned for home, and though the well-fancied Contributer made his challenge from the back of the pack down the straight Magician, despite drifting across the track, accelerated away to win by an unextended four lengths.

Moore, who won the Chester Vase on O'Brien's Ruler Of The World on Thursday, said: "He's a very nice horse. He felt relaxed going round there and when you asked he really quickened very well. He's got plenty of pace

denphone 11-05-2013 06:21
Re: Horse Racing
 
Dee day for impressive Magician.

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

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Magician demolished his rivals in the BetVictor.com Dee Stakes at Chester.

Aidan O'Brien's charge was a disappointing last in an Irish Group Three on his final start of 2012 but he put that performance far behind him with an authoritative display in the hands of Ryan Moore.

The 13-8 favourite was still travelling beautifully as the field turned for home, and though the well-fancied Contributer made his challenge from the back of the pack down the straight Magician, despite drifting across the track, accelerated away to win by an unextended four lengths.

Moore, who won the Chester Vase on O'Brien's Ruler Of The World on Thursday, said: "He's a very nice horse. He felt relaxed going round there and when you asked he really quickened very well. He's got plenty of pace.

denphone 11-05-2013 11:06
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Murphy to move to France.


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


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Cheltenham Festival-winning trainer Ferdy Murphy is to relocate to France from his North Yorkshire stables.

Wexford-born Murphy, 64, will sell Wynbury Stables in West Witton, with the intention of moving to a farm in Upper Normandy across the Channel. He will continue his breeding business in France, as well as buying and selling young stock.

Murphy said in a statement: "It will be an end of an era. I've had many grand times at Wynbury, but I've always wanted to train in France. If I don't do it now, it is probably something I will regret later on in life. The opportunity is too good to turn down."

denphone 11-05-2013 14:04
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Greatwood on trial at Lingfield.

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

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Greatwood will be aiming to book his Epsom ticket as he lines up in the Betfred Derby Trial Stakes at Lingfield on Saturday.

Not since High-Rise in 1998 has the winner of this Listed event gone on to Investec Derby glory, but like that colt, Greatwood is trained in Newmarket by Luca Cumani.

The Manduro colt got his campaign off to a fine start when beaten a short head by Windhoek in a richly-endowed sales race at Newmarket in April, with the winner since having struck at Listed level.

"Luca has always had a high opinion of him and I think his performance at Newmarket really showed that he's quite a striking and well-above-average colt," said Harry Herbert, racing manager for owners Highclere Thoroughbred Racing.

denphone 11-05-2013 20:05
Re: Horse Racing
 
Secret impresses in Oaks Trial.

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

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Secret Gesture ran out a deeply impressive winner of the Betfred 'The Bonus King' Oaks Trial Stakes at Lingfield.

Always travelling sweetly just off the pace set by Miss You Too, jockey Jim Crowley could afford to look over both shoulders at the quarter-mile pole before easing the even-money favourite to the lead.

Ralph Beckett's filly stretched easily clear from there, with fully 10 lengths in hand of the long-time leader at the line.

Beckett has a fine record in the Lingfield race and in 2008 his Look Here finished second before going on to land the Oaks at Epsom.

Beckett has another string to his bow in the shape of recent Pretty Polly Stakes winner Talent, and said: "That was probably better than I expected.

denphone 12-05-2013 07:17
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Nevis takes depleted Trial contest

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

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Persistent rain saw conditions officially changed to 'soft' ahead of the Betfred Derby Trial Stakes at Lingfield, leading to the withdrawal of likely favourite Greatwood and leaving the way clear for yet another Aidan O'Brien winner of a Classic trial this week in Nevis.

Like Ruler Of The World and Magician at Chester, Ryan Moore did the steering and he soon had the son of Dansili at the head of affairs.

Negotiating the downhill turn with what looked like real aplomb, Moore always had matters firmly in control and the 4-9 favourite readily asserted from three furlongs out, slamming Elidor by nine lengths.

denphone 12-05-2013 09:39
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Ektihaam storms to Buckhounds win

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

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Ektihaam recorded an impressive success in the Listed Buckhounds Stakes at Ascot.

Paul Hanagan kicked clear before the home bend on the 11-4 chance, and much as eventual runner-up Thomas Chippendale attempted to make up ground in the home straight the former went on to win by six lengths.

Winning trainer Roger Varian said: "I was thrilled with his comeback run at Sandown when he was unlucky not to get second and he has thrived since."

He added: "Providing he got the mile and a half trip today I thought he'd run a big race and I told Paul to get him into a rhythm. He's versatile regards ground and gets a mile and a half.

denphone 12-05-2013 13:03
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Angel flies home to land Chartwell.

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

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Irish raider Lily's Angel wrestled the betfred.com Chartwell Fillies' Stakes from French hope Kendam in a cosmopolitan gathering for the Group Three at Lingfield.

Lily's Angel (4-1) is a credit to the Ger Lyons' stable, stepping up from a Kempton Listed win to scramble past Kendam by a short head.

"She was really struggling in the ground and it took her a long time to get going but she finished well," said jockey Gary Carroll.

denphone 12-05-2013 16:07
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Style wins the day in Paris

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

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Olympic Glory proved disappointing as Style Vendome took his winning run to five in the French 2000 Guineas at Longchamp.

The Nicolas Clement-trained colt had won the Prix Djebel on his previous start and he continued his progress with a decisive, though narrow, triumph in the Poule d'Essai des Poulains.

He responded to jockey Thierry Thulliez's urgings to lead inside the final furlong and hang on from Dastarhon. Intello finished with a real flourish on the outside to grab third place, but Richard Hannon's favourite Olympic Glory could never get in a blow from his wide position and was towards the rear of the field for most of the race.

denphone 12-05-2013 18:52
Re: Horse Racing
 
Classic glory for Flotilla

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

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Flotilla got up in the final strides to land the French 1000 Guineas for trainer Mikel Delzangles at Longchamp.

Last season's Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies' Turf winner came with a rattling run under Christophe Lemaire to collar the Andre Fabre-trained favourite Esoterique close home.

Fabre's Tasaday was third, while Zurigha came from way off the pace to grab fourth place for trainer Richard Hannon and jockey Richard Hughes. The Ralph Beckett-trained Waterway Run was just behind the placed horses.

denphone 13-05-2013 07:04
Re: Horse Racing
 
Battle won for O'Brien.

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

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Battle Of Marengo was left generally unchanged by bookmakers for Classic glory after a workmanlike success in the Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial at Leopardstown.

Giving Aidan O'Brien his fourth Derby trial winner of the week, the Galileo colt - sent off at prohibitive odds of 2-13 - took over from Dont Bother Me around five furlongs out and it looked like he would win with real ease when going clear with quarter of a mile to run.

He had to get a reminder from Joseph O'Brien, however, and in the end was pushed out to beat Loch Garman, with Little White Cloud running an eyecatching race in third.

denphone 13-05-2013 11:54
Re: Horse Racing
 
Highclere double-handed for Dante.

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

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Greatwood will clash with Telescope in the Betfred Dante Stakes at York on Thursday after being a last-minute withdrawal from Lingfield on Saturday.

Trainer Luca Cumani took the odds-on favourite out of the Betfred Derby Trial following heavy rain at the Surrey venue. Greatwood is owned by Highclere Thoroughbred Racing, who are also responsible for the Sir Michael Stoute-trained Telescope.

However, both horses are owned by different syndicates and the plan is for the pair to put their Investec Derby claims on the line in the Group Two contest over an extended mile and a quarter on the Knavesmire.

denphone 13-05-2013 16:04
Re: Horse Racing
 
Liber takes aim at Musidora.

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

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Sir Michael Stoute's once-raced filly Liber Nauticus goes on trial for the Oaks in the Tattersalls Musidora Stakes at York on Wednesday.

The daughter of Azamour won a Goodwood maiden by a length and three-quarters in September and has been considered as a contender for the Classic ever since.

Indigo Lady represents Peter Chapple-Hyam and was third in a French Group Three at the end of last season. John Gosden's Woodland Aria has a similar profile to Liber Nauticus having won a Wolverhampton maiden on her only appearance

denphone 13-05-2013 18:54
Re: Horse Racing
 
Room at the top for Cityscape.

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

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Trainer Roger Charlton sees a chance for JLT Lockinge Stakes-bound Cityscape to establish himself as the champion miler this season.

With Frankel and Excelebration now retired, the Khalid Abdullah-owned seven-year-old has the opportunity to play a leading role in the big events at this trip.

Although Cityscape never quite recaptured the brilliance of his Dubai Duty Free win last March, he ran several fine races in defeat. Charlton is happy with his progress ahead of his seasonal reappearance at Newbury on Saturday.

denphone 14-05-2013 06:58
Re: Horse Racing
 
Pink primed for Duke Of York.

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

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Sir Henry Cecil relies upon Tickled Pink to give him his first triumph in the Duke Of York Clipper Logistics Stakes on Wednesday.

Surprisingly the York Group Two sprint has eluded the master of Warren Place, though he has enjoyed great success in the other big races at this three-day meeting.

Tickled Pink was supplemented for the six-furlong contest at a cost of £7,500 after stepping up from maiden company to Group Three class with an emphatic win in the Abernant Stakes at Newmarket last month. The four-year-old filly is among a high-quality field of 18.

Heading the list are Group One winners Gordon Lord Byron and James Fanshawe's Society Rock, successful in the Prix de la Foret and Betfred Sprint Cup respectively

denphone 14-05-2013 10:08
Re: Horse Racing
 
Fabre confirms Ocovango for Epsom.

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

Quote:
Andre Fabre is looking forward to running Ocovango in the Investec Derby at Epsom next month.

The Monsun colt maintained his unbeaten record in the Prix Greffulhe at Saint-Cloud, a race Fabre won with Pour Moi before he went on to land the Epsom Classic in 2011.

Ocovango made all the running in the Group Two, but Fabre believes his charge is adaptable tactics-wise.

Previously Fabre has been reticent to commit to England's premier race but he told Press Association Sport: "All being well he will run at Epsom.

denphone 14-05-2013 14:38
Re: Horse Racing
 
Telescope out as Chief tops Dante

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

Quote:
Indian Chief heads a field of eight for the Betfred Dante Stakes at York on Thursday.

Aidan O'Brien has carried all before him recently on the Derby trials front and his latest candidate was impressive in winning a Leopardstown maiden last month.

In the shock absence of Telescope, the Highclere Thoroughbred Racing operation rely solely on the Luca Cumani-trained Greatwood, who missed the Lingfield Derby Trial on Saturday due to rain-softened ground. Kieren Falllon would not have been able to ride at the weekend due to suspension but is back on the Knavesmire.

denphone 14-05-2013 16:55
Re: Horse Racing
 
Lantern enters Oaks picture.

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

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Connections of Sky Lantern are to consider supplementing the Qipco 1000 Guineas winner for the Investec Oaks.

The grey filly ended a long wait for trainer Richard Hannon when giving him his first success in the Classic over the Rowley Mile at Newmarket. The veteran trainer would now like to open his account in the Epsom showpiece and he could be persuaded to add her to the field on May 31.

"She's a good filly. I don't know where we are going to run her next. There is talk about the Oaks. Richard (son and assistant) is gagging to run her in the Oaks," he told At the Races.

denphone 14-05-2013 19:24
Re: Horse Racing
 
Nauticus out to put Classic case

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

Quote:
Liber Nauticus will be Sir Michael Stoute's only Classic hope to go on trial at York when she makes her reappearance in Wednesday's Tattersalls Musidora Stakes.

This was set to be a major week for the eminent trainer but the withdrawal of Derby prospect Telescope from Thursday's Dante leaves just the Investec Oaks candidate to appear on the Knavesmire.

Liber Nauticus, who is from a regal family of owner-breeders Ballymacoll Stud, has only raced once so far when showing a huge amount of promise in a Goodwood maiden last September.

denphone 15-05-2013 07:07
Re: Horse Racing
 
Hannon eyeing Lockinge glory.

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

Quote:
Richard Hannon has his eyes on a third JLT Lockinge Stakes as he prepares to saddle Trumpet Major and Libranno in the Group One at Newbury on Saturday.

The Herridge handler has captured the mile showpiece twice in recent years with Paco Boy (2010) and Canford Cliffs (2011) and is expecting good runs from his two representatives.

They renew rivalry after clashing in the bet365 Mile at Sandown where Trumpet Major landed the Group Two spoils, with Libranno back in fourth place.

While Hannon rates Trumpet Major quite highly, he does feel Libranno could reduce the deficit on the back of that outing.

denphone 15-05-2013 10:14
Re: Horse Racing
 
Byron camp on weather watch

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

Quote:
Trainer Tom Hogan would like the rain to stay away from the Knavesmire for his Duke Of York Clipper Logistics Stakes challenger Gordon Lord Byron.

The five-year-old won at the highest level in the Prix de la Foret at Longchamp in October and has since been on his travels, running in Hong Kong and Dubai.

"It's good to get him back on grass again. Hopefully we won't get too much rain. Even though he's won on soft ground he's better on good ground," said County Tipperary-based Hogan.

denphone 15-05-2013 14:18
Re: Horse Racing
 
Tree tops Cup contenders

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

Quote:
Joshua Tree will have his first start for Ed Dunlop in the Qipco Yorkshire Cup at York on Friday.

The six-year-old started his career with Aidan O'Brien but was most recently trained by Marco Botti, who saddled him to win his second Canadian International at Woodbine last October.

He finished a close-up ninth in the Hong Kong Vase on his final start for Botti last term and will now represent Dunlop, who won the Yorkshire Cup with Red Cadeaux in 2012.

Last year's Irish St Leger winner Royal Diamond is the sole Irish raider for Tommy Carmody and Johnny Murtagh, while Francois Doumen and Mickael Barzalona team up with Top Trip.

denphone 15-05-2013 16:42
Re: Horse Racing
 
Nauticus sinks Musidora foes

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

Quote:
Liber Nauticus staked a claim for the Investec Oaks when she got on top close home to land the Tattersalls Musidora Stakes at York.

The 4-6 shot hit the front about a furlong and a half out and kept on strongly to beat Romantic Settings by a length and a half, with Woodland Aria just behind in third. The Sir Michael Stoute-trained filly, ridden by Ryan Moore, was having only her second career start following a debut success at Goodwood last September.

Moore said: "I was very happy with her because she doesn't actually do a lot. She only does enough, so I was very happy. Hopefully she'll get better as she gets older."

denphone 15-05-2013 19:17
Re: Horse Racing
 
Rain puts Wind in unknown territory

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

Quote:
The first three from a valuable sales race at Newmarket's Craven meeting all clash again in the Betfred Dante Stakes at York on Thursday.

Mark Johnston's Windhoek defied a lengthy absence and inexperience to just come out on top against Luca Cumani's Greatwood and the John Gosden-trained Ghurair. He has since followed up in Listed company, but Johnston admits he has no idea how Windhoek will handle the rain-softened ground.

"I wish I knew if he acts on softer. He's only run on good to firm. My only concern is that sometimes it can get loose on top at York when it rains, especially if they've watered, but they apparently haven't watered this week. He's never run on it before so we'll just have to see," said Johnston.

denphone 16-05-2013 06:50
Re: Horse Racing
 
Society rocks for hot Fallon

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

Quote:
Kieren Fallon continued his great run of recent form by driving home Society Rock in the Duke of York Clipper Logistics Stakes on the Knavesmire.

After struggling to get his mount into the stalls, Fallon managed to get the notoriously slow starter away on a par with the rest of the field.

Lethal Force travelled with great purpose and always looked like playing a hand in the finish, but Society Rock (10-1) passed him inside the final furlong. Lethal Force came back at James Fanshawe's sprinter at the line and only a head separated them, with Gordon Lord Byron back in third.

denphone 16-05-2013 10:21
Re: Horse Racing
 
Telescope treatment going well.

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

Quote:
Connections of Telescope have issued an upbeat bulletin after the Investec Derby candidate was forced to miss the Dante Stakes at York on Thursday.

Sir Michael Stoute's three-year-old had the key Derby trial as his aim for some time, but was a surprise absentee at the 48-hour declaration stage after a graze he sustained when entering a horsebox became infected.

denphone 16-05-2013 12:28
Re: Horse Racing
 
All well with mighty Approach.

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

Quote:
Trainer Jim Bolger said Dawn Approach has been "bucking and squealing" since his deeply impressive triumph in the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket.

The unbeaten colt, who runs in the royal blue Godolphin silks, will next be seen in the Investec Derby at Epsom on June 1.

Bolger could not be happier with his well-being ahead of his big Classic assignment.

He told At The Races: "He's still awesome. He's very well, we're very happy with him.

denphone 16-05-2013 16:07
Re: Horse Racing
 
War declared for Lockinge

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

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Aidan O'Brien's Declaration Of War, a midweek gamble for the JLT Lockinge Stakes at Newbury on Saturday, heads a field of 13 for the first Group One of the season for older horses.

The former Jean-Claude Rouget-trained colt was available at 7-2 on Monday but sustained support now has him as the clear favourite around the 7-4 mark. O'Brien also runs Reply.

Saeed bin Suroor's Farhh, second in four Group Ones last season, twice behind Frankel, makes his eagerly-awaited reappearance in a race his trainer has won four times.

Roger Charlton's Cityscape avoided Frankel last season as he was in the same Khalid Abdullah ownership but he suffered his own near-misses behind Excelebration.

denphone 16-05-2013 18:11
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Dalkala dazzles in Middleton

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

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Alain de Royer-Dupre raided another big prize on the Knavesmire when Dalkala showed her class in the Betfred Middleton Stakes at York.

After winning the Yorkshire Oaks with Shareta last summer, the French handler has good memories of his trips to northern England and Dalkala never looked in any serious danger.

The 2-1 favourite travelled sweetly in the hands of Christophe Lemaire and her Group One form was to eventually prove head and shoulders above her rivals.

Roger Varian's Ambivalent made her work throughout the last furlong but never looked like getting there and was a length behind, with Richard Fahey's Ladys First third and Starscope fourth.

denphone 17-05-2013 06:45
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Libertarian in Dante shocker.

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

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Libertarian caused a huge shock when staying on best of all to win the Betfred Dante Stakes at York.

All eight runners had something of a chance two furlongs out, but the unheralded Libertarian had been off the bridle for some time.

Sent off at 33-1, William Buick moved to the inside on Elaine Burke's colt and he powered home to beat Jim Bolger's Trading Leather, with Aidan O'Brien's Indian Chief, the 11-4 favourite, back in third.

Karl Burke, the winning trainer's husband and assistant, said: "It is a great win for the yard and everyone connected with the horse. He's a proper horse and having not had many (Derby) horses, or Dante horses even, you are tilting at windmills a bit. We have always thought a lot of him.

denphone 17-05-2013 10:22
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Dettori anxious about comeback

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

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Frankie Dettori admits he is nervous of the reception he will be afforded when he makes his planned return to race-riding at Leicester on Monday evening.

The Italian has served a six-month ban after testing positive for cocaine in France in September and in an exclusive interview with Channel 4 News and Clare Balding, Dettori spoke of his "moment of weakness" and pointed towards his fall down the hierarchy of jockeys at Godolphin as a contributing factor, that his head was "wrecked".

Asked about his imminent return, he said: "I'd be lying to say I'm not, of course I am nervous. I've been away from so long I don't know what to expect, I don't know what people expect of me and what I expect from other people. I don't know what it is going to be like."

denphone 17-05-2013 13:01
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Olympic chasing Curragh glory.

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

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Olympic Glory will aim to rebuild his reputation in the Tattersalls Irish 2000 Guineas at the Curragh on Saturday week.

Richard Hannon's colt was sent off favourite for the French version last weekend, but a bad draw meant he was unable to land a blow. Last season he proved his class by beating all bar Dawn Approach in six races, including in Group One company on Arc day at Longchamp.

"You can put a line through Olympic Glory's French excursion. He was drawn in the cheap seats and could never get competitive, but at least he came back without having had a hard race, so we have decided to take him to Ireland, where the stiff mile should suit him well," the Wiltshire handler told www.richardhannonracing.co.uk.

denphone 17-05-2013 15:09
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Farhh shoots for Lockinge glory.

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

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Trainer Saeed bin Suroor hopes Farhh can break his Group One duck in the JLT Lockinge Stakes at Newbury on Saturday.

Despite having enjoyed a fantastic Dubai Carnival, Bin Suroor's string have been slow to come to hand this spring, but he expects Farhh to run a good race. After winning the Thirsk Hunt Cup last year, Godolphin's five-year-old was second in four Group Ones, twice behind Frankel.

"Last time out he finished second in France, but he picked up a problem. He got a small chip in his ankle which needed surgery and that is why he hasn't run since," said Bin Suroor.

denphone 17-05-2013 17:41
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Diamond edges Cup thriller

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

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Glen's Diamond repelled the late thrust of French raider Top Trip to land a thrilling renewal of the Qipco Yorkshire Cup at York.

Richard Fahey's charge had to settle for second behind Red Cadeaux last year but was allowed to go off a 25-1 chance this time after some indifferent efforts in the interim.

Tony Hamilton was positive from the off aboard the strong-travelling five-year-old and he looked to have all his rivals in trouble turning into the straight.

However, Mickael Barzalona switched Top Trip to challenge up the inner over two furlongs out and Francois Doumen's runner appeared to just edge in front inside the final furlong. But Glen's Diamond dug deep for Hamilton and fought back, with the pair racing neck and neck at the line.

denphone 18-05-2013 06:36
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Dawn dominates Derby contenders

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

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Dawn Approach features among 24 colts left in the Investec Derby at Epsom after the latest forfeit stage.

Jim Bolger's unbeaten 2000 Guineas winner is as short as even-money favourite after the major Derby trials. Bolger has also left in Trading Leather, who was second in the Dante Stakes on Thursday, and Loch Garman, runner-up in the Derrinstown Derby Trial.

Bolger said at York on Thursday: "I am thrilled with my three top horses, Dawn Approach, Trading Leather and Loch Garman. We know the one that is better (Dawn Approach) - he is well. It is a toss-up between the other two. I think the only trials that matter were run in Coolcullen (on his stable's gallops). I'm ecstatic with them.

denphone 18-05-2013 11:53
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Murtagh granted trainers' licence

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

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Johnny Murtagh has been granted a training licence by the Irish Turf Club.

Murtagh owns the Curragh stables where Tommy Carmody is based and has been working alongside the trainer while undergoing his preparation to take out a licence.

The team started out last year and sent out a number of big-race winners, including Irish St Leger winner Royal Diamond and English Leger fourth Ursa Major for owner Andrew Tinkler.

The Classic-winning rider now plans to take over the running of the operation, combining his training interests with his career in the saddle.

He told the Irish Times: "I finished the course and the Turf Club has granted me a licence to train.

denphone 18-05-2013 15:19
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BHA: Dettori return delayed.

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

denphone 18-05-2013 18:18
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Farhh out in Lockinge sizzler

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

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Farhh stepped out of the shadow of the mighty Frankel to claim the JLT Lockinge Stakes at Newbury in scintillating fashion.

Twice second to Sir Henry Cecil's superstar in Group One events last season, the Saeed bin Suroor-trained colt was gaining a deserved day in the spotlight and was always travelling powerfully in the hands of Silvestre de Sousa.

Asked to quicken over a furlong out as pacemaker Reply gave way, Farhh picked up impressively. Going further and further clear, De Sousa's mount was four lengths ahead of Sovereign Debt at the line, with Aljamaaheer in third.

denphone 19-05-2013 06:54
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Dun deal at Newmarket.

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

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Dundonnell returned to winning ways in the Coral King Charles II Stakes at Newmarket to leave connections with a Royal Ascot poser.

The Roger Charlton-trained colt made a rather tame seasonal bow when well beaten into third behind Toronado in the Craven Stakes last month.

Dropped back to seven furlongs, he had to overcome willing frontrunner Music Master but eventually ran out a convincing scorer by a length and three-quarters - despite having to concede 7lb to the field.

The 15-8 triumph was Dundonnell's first since landing the Group Three Acomb Stakes last August and opens up options for the Royal meeting.

denphone 19-05-2013 10:07
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Dawn stamina doubts for O'Brien.

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

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Joseph O'Brien believes it could be a "big ask" for Investec Derby favourite Dawn Approach to see out the mile-and-a-half trip at Epsom on June 1.

O'Brien, who won the Derby last year on Camelot and is set to ride Battle Of Marengo from his father Aidan's squad of possibles, spoke of his admiration for Jim Bolger's 2000 Guineas hero but questioned whether the Derby distance would suit.

Speaking on Channel 4 Racing, O'Brien said: "You can't fault him, he's tough and he tries. It's a big unknown stepping up to a mile and a half, he won over five last year and he won a Coventry.

"To get a mile and a half this year is a big ask."

denphone 19-05-2013 12:54
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Fairy team hoping for Ascot return.

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

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Hopes continue to rise that Snow Fairy could make her reappearance in the Prince of Wales's Stakes at Royal Ascot.

The six-time Group One-winning mare looked as good as ever when winning the Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown last September, but she was ruled out for the rest of the campaign after suffering a tendon injury, missing possible targets such as the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe and Breeders' Cup.

denphone 20-05-2013 06:58
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Telescope pleases in gallops spin

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

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Investec Derby candidate Telescope could have a racecourse gallop at Lingfield this week if he emerges unscathed from a workout in Newmarket on Sunday.

The Sir Michael Stoute-trained colt missed his intended seasonal reappearance in the Dante Stakes at York last week after grazes on his legs became infected.

Telescope, who is owned by Highclere Thoroughbred Racing, was put through his paces on the Limekilns gallop in Newmarket, working in company with an older stablemate

denphone 20-05-2013 17:23
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Leger hero Encke in positive test.


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


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Last year's Ladbrokes St Leger hero Encke is among seven further horses formerly in the care of Mahmood Al Zarooni to test positive for anabolic steroids, the British Horseracing Authority has said.

The BHA undertook an extensive testing programme at the yard of the trainer following his eight-year suspension after he admitted administering banned drugs to 15 horses in his care.

The BHA testing has now uncovered another seven horses, including the Doncaster winner, who have returned positive results for the steroid stanozolol. Testing at the other Godolphin yard of Saeed bin Suroor returned no positive results for banned substances, the BHA said.

denphone 21-05-2013 07:36
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Opportunity Knox for Murtagh

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

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Johnny Murtagh is aiming for a dream start to his training career with Fort Knox in the Tattersalls Irish 2,000 Guineas at the Curragh on Saturday.

The multiple Group One-winning jockey has been assisting Tommy Carmody for the past couple of seasons, with a string for prominent owner Andrew Tinkler at Murtagh's Curragh yard.

Murtagh has now taken over the reins, but Fort Knox no longer runs in Tinker's colours as, after an impressive win in a Guineas trial at Leopardstown, he was bought by Sheikh Mohammed and will run in the famous maroon and white silks at the weekend.

"It's a big weekend and we've got a few entries. Fort Knox has come out of his last race well and he's been doing everything nicely. Crucially he's had no hiccups since then. He's going nicely at home and I'm really looking forward to it," said Murtagh.


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