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denphone 21-05-2013 10:52
Re: Horse Racing
 
Loch likely to take Classic chance.

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

Quote:
Loch Garman and Trading Leather are among a team of four from Jim Bolger's stable left in the Tattersalls Irish 2,000 Guineas at the Curragh on Saturday.

Trading Leather ran a cracker for second in last week's Dante, but it is Loch Garman, a Group One winner at two and runner-up in the Derrinstown on his return, who is Bolger's most likely representative.

"He has come out of the Leopardstown race (well) and the plan is to run him in Saturday's race," said Bolger

denphone 21-05-2013 16:33
Re: Horse Racing
 
Bin Suroor takes reins at Moulton

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

Quote:
Saeed bin Suroor will assume temporary control at Moulton Paddocks while Godolphin seek a new trainer.

Bin Suroor takes over from Mahmood Al Zarooni, who was suspended for eight years after admitting administering banned drugs to 15 horses in his care.

Subsequent BHA testing has now uncovered another seven horses, including St Leger hero Encke, who have returned positive results for the steroid stanozolol, but testing at Bin Suroor's Godolphin stables returned no positive results for banned substances, leaving him clear to take over at Moulton Paddocks

denphone 21-05-2013 18:59
Re: Horse Racing
 
Olympic ruled out of Curragh bid

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

Quote:
Richard Hannon has ruled Olympic Glory out of Saturday's Etihad Airways Irish 2000 Guineas.

The Group One-winning juvenile returned to action this year with a win in the Greenham Stakes at Newbury but could never get involved in the French Guineas at Longchamp after being drawn wide.

The plan had been to run him at the Curragh this weekend but that has now been shelved as Hannon has decided the race will come too soon.

Hannon will still be represented by Havana Gold and Van Der Neer, who performed with credit in the French and English Guineas respectively.

denphone 22-05-2013 07:30
Re: Horse Racing
 
Judge leads 1000 Guineas charge.

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

Quote:
Just The Judge, narrowly denied by Sky Lantern in the 1000 Guineas at Newmarket, is among 18 remaining entries for the Etihad Airways-sponsored Irish version at the Curragh on Sunday.

Trained by Charlie Hills, the filly lost her unbeaten record at Newmarket and connections are keen to stick to a mile.

Big Break missed Newmarket on account of the fast ground, with trainer Dermot Weld hoping there is rain in the build-up to the Irish Classic.

Aidan O'Brien's Moth, who caught the eye when running on into third at Newmarket and has been strongly fancied for the Oaks at Epsom, is still in the shake-up for the Guineas. O'Brien's Snow Queen stayed on pleasingly into fifth and may also run, along with stablemates Just Pretending and Hanky Panky.

denphone 22-05-2013 10:27
Re: Horse Racing
 
Camelot headlines Tattersalls list

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

Quote:
Last year's dual Derby hero Camelot tops five Aidan O'Brien-trained possibles for Sunday's Tattersalls Gold Cup at the Curragh.

The four-year-old, who also won the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket last season, was struck down by colic after his run in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe but reappeared this season with a straightforward win in the Mooresbridge Stakes.

Also in the mix for the Ballydoyle team is last year's Oaks winner Was, along with El Salvador, Windsor Palace and Ernest Hemingway.

denphone 22-05-2013 12:59
Re: Horse Racing
 
France Galop awaits Dettori contact.

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

Quote:
French racing authority France Galop has said it is awaiting further contact from Frankie Dettori concerning a "medical" matter if the rider's application for a renewed licence is to be approved.

France Galop banned the Italian for six months after he tested positive for cocaine at Longchamp last September.

Dettori was due to return to action at Leicester on Monday, but his comeback was vetoed by the British Horseracing Authority after the French regulators said on Friday he must firstly attend a meeting with its medical committee.

denphone 22-05-2013 15:22
Re: Horse Racing
 
Telescope drifts after gallop

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

Quote:
Telescope was eased in the betting for the Investec Derby at Epsom on June 1 after a "workmanlike" gallop before racing at Lingfield on Wednesday.

The Sir Michael Stoute-trained colt worked over seven furlongs with two stablemates to help compensate for missing his intended prep run in the Dante Stake at York last week. He is making up for lost time after grazes he sustained on his legs became infected.

The Highclere Thoroughbred Racing-owned three-year-old will now face a make-or-break gallop at Newmarket on Saturday to determine whether he runs in the Derby.

denphone 22-05-2013 17:29
Re: Horse Racing
 
Ahern found guilty at hearing

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

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Eddie Ahern has been found guilty of three breaches of British Horseracing Authority rules following a disciplinary inquiry into alleged corruption.

The Group One-winning jockey was charged with conspiring to commit a corrupt or fraudulent practice in relation to the laying of five horses between September 2010 and February 2011.

He was also accused of intentionally failing to ensure Judgethemoment was ridden on its merits at Lingfield in January 2011, and of passing information for reward. Ahern has been found guilty of all charges.

denphone 22-05-2013 19:34
Re: Horse Racing
 
Eddie Ahern and Neil Clement banned for 10 years after BHA inquiry.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/horse-racing/22624365

denphone 23-05-2013 06:03
Re: Horse Racing
 
Dettori licence remains at impasse.


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


Quote:
Frankie Dettori's legal representative hopes the licensing committee of the British Horseracing Authority will reconvene in a bid to hasten the rider's return to action.

Solicitor Christopher Stewart-Moore has contacted the BHA with a view to the regulator revising its stance which has impacted upon the Italian jockey's protracted exile from the sport.

French racing authority France Galop banned Dettori for six months after he tested positive for cocaine at Longchamp last September and the BHA said it is awaiting results of three additional tests taken from Dettori by France Galop's medical committee before the jockey can even be reconsidered for a licence.

denphone 23-05-2013 12:17
Re: Horse Racing
 
Stoute rules Telescope out of Derby.


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


Quote:
Telescope has a sore left shin and "won't be running" in the Investec Derby at Epsom on June 1, said trainer Sir Michael Stoute.

The Galileo colt had a racecourse gallop at Lingfield on Wednesday, in which he was described as only "workmanlike" by the Newmarket handler.

He has since developed a sore shin, with Stoute of the opinion the premier Classic will now come too soon.

denphone 23-05-2013 14:36
Re: Horse Racing
 
O'Brien quartet head for Guineas.


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

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Aidan O'Brien has declared a team of four as he goes for a ninth triumph in the Tattersalls Irish 2,000 Guineas at the Curragh on Saturday.

A field of 10 is set to line up for the colts' Classic, with the Ballydoyle trainer responsible for Magician, Flying The Flag, George Vancouver and Gale Force Ten.

Johnny Murtagh was aboard three of the eight O'Brien winners and he aims to get his training career off to a flying start when he saddles Ask Dad and Fort Knox in the one-mile showpiece.

This race has so far eluded trainer Jim Bolger and the Coolcullen handler tries this time with Trading Leather, having removed his four other possibles.

denphone 23-05-2013 19:01
Re: Horse Racing
 
Bolger bullish about Dawn bid.

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

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Jim Bolger is convinced Dawn Approach will go to the Investec Derby an even better horse than he was when winning the Qipco 2000 Guineas.

The Coolcullen trainer has been delighted with his stable star since Newmarket and he knows what it takes to win the Epsom Classic, having saddled the unbeaten colt's sire New Approach to strike in 2008.

"I'm very happy with him. He has come out of the Guineas very well. His performance in the Guineas was spectacular, I think that's recognised by everybody," said Bolger.

"He has been thriving ever since. I'd say he's eating a little more than he was before the Guineas, so he's come out of it really well, and I've no doubt he has improved.

denphone 24-05-2013 06:59
Re: Horse Racing
 
Dettori hoping for Derby return

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

Quote:
Frankie Dettori still hopes to be able to ride at next week's Investec Derby meeting after making some progress towards having his licence reinstated.

The 42-year-old jockey had planned to be back in action this week following his six-month ban handed out by France Galop after he tested positive for cocaine at Longchamp last September.

However, a "private matter" between Dettori and the Medical Committee of France Galop has so far prevented the French regulator from clearing him to return, with the British Horseracing Authority reciprocating that stance.

denphone 24-05-2013 11:46
Re: Horse Racing
 
Ahern lodges appeal.

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

denphone 24-05-2013 14:06
Re: Horse Racing
 
Camelot and Kazeem in Cup clash.


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


Quote:
Camelot and Al Kazeem are the headline acts among a field of just four declared for Sunday's Tattersalls Gold Cup at the Curragh.

The Aidan O'Brien-trained Camelot made a successful start to his four-year-old campaign when landing the Mooresbridge Stakes at the track earlier in the month and steps back up to Group One company as he bids for a fifth win at that level.

denphone 24-05-2013 16:22
Re: Horse Racing
 
O'Brien hoping for Guineas magic.


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


Quote:
Aidan O'Brien feels Tattersalls Irish 2000 Guineas favourite Magician will have no problem dropping back down to a mile for the Classic at the Curragh.

He won just one of his four outings as a juvenile but looked a different proposition when storming to victory in the Dee Stakes at Chester. While that form is hardly top-class, it made a favourable impression on many and he was even under consideration for the Investec Derby and the French equivalent.

However, O'Brien feels his pedigree suggests a mile may be his best trip.

denphone 24-05-2013 18:52
Re: Horse Racing
 
Sole aiming to overpower rivals.


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

Quote:
Eddie Lynam is hoping Sole Power can continue his fine recent run in Saturday's Betfred Temple Stakes at Haydock despite going to the well for the fourth time in 11 weeks.

The six-year-old had two outings at Meydan in March before lifting the Palace House Stakes at Newmarket earlier this month and now makes his third successive appearance in the Group Two at the Merseyside track, having taken the prize in 2011 and finished a close second 12 months ago.

"He's travelled over well. He was second last year, just beaten by a very good horse of Roger Charlton's, Bated Breath, and won it the previous year," said County Meath-based Lynam.

denphone 25-05-2013 06:08
Re: Horse Racing
 
Hannon duo primed for Guineas.

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

Quote:
Richard Hannon has a strong hand in Saturday's Tattersalls Irish 2000 Guineas.

The trainer ruled Olympic Glory out of the race earlier in the week but still has Havana Gold, a close up fifth in the French Guineas, and Van Der Neer, third to Dawn Approach at Newmarket.

Van Der Neer is owned by Saeed Manana and his racing manager, Bruce Raymond, said: "He's going there as second favourite and he's got a very good winning chance."

He added: "I know he's won on soft at Leicester but Richard Hughes felt that was the reason he got beaten in the Racing Post Trophy and he showed at Newmarket that fast ground is fine for him so that won't be an issue here."

denphone 25-05-2013 10:38
Re: Horse Racing
 
Hills: Curragh just ideal for Judge


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


Quote:
Trainer Charlie Hills believes Just The Judge will be suited by the track at the Curragh as the filly has her second chance at Classic glory in the Etihad Airways Irish 1,000 Guineas on Sunday.

The Qatar Racing-owned three-year-old went within just half a length of giving the Lambourn handler his first Classic success in the Qipco 1000 Guineas at Newmarket, and he will now bid to go one better in a race his father Barry won twice with Nicer in 1993 and Hula Angel in 1999.

"We thought the track at the Curragh would really suit her - a stiff galloping mile. That is what attracted us to this race," Hills told At The Races.

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denphone 25-05-2013 13:00
Re: Horse Racing
 
Viz firing ahead of Guineas test.

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

Quote:
Eddie Lynam reports Viztoria to be ready for her Classic appointment in the Etihad Airways Irish 1,000 Guineas on Sunday.

The daughter of Oratorio defeated Snow Queen by seven and a half lengths at the Curragh in September before finishing second in a Group Two at Maisons-Laffitte, and has already shown she has trained on by winning the Group Three Athasi Stakes, also on this track, on her reappearance.

"She's unbeaten here in Ireland and the only time she has been beaten was in France," said the County Meath trainer.

denphone 25-05-2013 15:16
Re: Horse Racing
 
Banoffee added to Oaks field.

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

Quote:
Hughie Morrison's Banoffee has been formally supplemented for next Friday's Investec Oaks at Epsom.

Her owners had been widely expected to come up with the £30,000 required to add the daughter of Hurricane Run to the field, having won both her starts so far.

She started off in a maiden at Newbury in mid-April and successfully stepped up in class when coming with a late finish in the Cheshire Oaks

denphone 25-05-2013 17:29
Re: Horse Racing
 
Magician works Curragh magic.


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


Quote:
Magician gave Aidan O'Brien his ninth victory in the Tattersalls Irish 2,000 Guineas at the Curragh.

Sent off at 100-30 and ridden by the trainer's son, Joseph, the colt followed a strong pace set firstly by Ask Dad, and then by the Jim Bolger representative Trading Leather, who still looked in control with a couple of furlongs remaining.

O'Brien junior never panicked and Magician powered clear to end up a convincing winner, with Gale Force Ten completing a Ballydoyle one-two.

O'Brien junior, winning his third Irish 2,000 Guineas, said: "He's a very, very tough horse and tries very hard. He stays well, he handles fast ground, he relaxes. He's a horse that is improving every day.

denphone 25-05-2013 20:50
Re: Horse Racing
 
Native back on familiar ground.


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


Quote:
Kingsgate Native made a spectacular return to form as he regained the Betfred Temple Stakes at Haydock.

On a long losing run since this very event three years ago, the Robert Cowell-trained runner was on the stands side along with the 11-10 favourite Sole Power, while last year's Middle Park hero and eventual third Reckless Abandon was in the far group.

While Sole Power began to weaken, Shane Kelly was galvanising Kingsgate Native and he passed Reckless Abandon just before the post, finishing a neck in front. Swiss Spirit, who was bumped at the start, ran a mighty race from the rear to snatch second.

denphone 26-05-2013 07:29
Re: Horse Racing
 
Chigun fires in Abu Dhabi heat.

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

Quote:
Sir Henry Cecil's Chigun rewarded strong market support in the Abu Dhabi Stakes at the Curragh.

Although slightly flat-footed at the halfway pole, Tom Queally soon had her on an even keel and she joined La Collina moving sweetly.

Once Queally asked the 11-8 favourite to quicken the response was quite taking and she had two and three-quarter lengths in hand at the line.

Queally said: "She did it well, I had a moment's worry at halfway on the ground but she has enough class and is going the right way. I'm glad she won the way she did as I didn't want to throw the kitchen sink at her on this ground.

denphone 26-05-2013 11:44
Re: Horse Racing
 
Police probe betting shop murder.


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

denphone 26-05-2013 14:54
Re: Horse Racing
 
King's Stand aim for Reckless.


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


Quote:
Reckless Abandon is likely to have the King's Stand Stakes as his Royal Ascot objective following his highly-promising seasonal debut at Haydock.

The three-year-old was only beaten a neck and a head in third place behind Kingsgate Native and Swiss Spirit when carrying a Group One penalty in the Temple Stakes on Saturday.

His trainer Clive Cox was delighted with the performance and it is all systems go for Ascot next month.

denphone 26-05-2013 16:56
Re: Horse Racing
 
Kazeem shocks Camelot for Gold.


http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...medium=twitter


Quote:
Al Kazeem produced a tremendous performance to lower the colours of hot favourite Camelot in the Tattersalls Gold Cup at the Curragh.

Roger Charlton's British raider was settled in last place of the four runners, just behind Camelot, as the market leader's stablemate Windsor Palace took them along in single file.

All looked to be going well enough for triple Classic winner Camelot but James Doyle ranged upsides at the quarter-mile pole on the lightly-raced Al Kazeem (9-4) and it soon became apparent he had his rival's measure.

Quickening in great style, Charlton's five-year-old claimed the Group One prize with something in hand.

denphone 26-05-2013 19:53
Re: Horse Racing
 
Just the job at the Curragh.

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

Quote:
Just The Judge gained Classic compensation for her narrow defeat at Newmarket when going one better in the Etihad Airways Irish 1,000 Guineas at the Curragh.

The Charlie Hills-trained filly made amends after finishing second to Sky Lantern in the Qipco 1000 Guineas by landing the honours in emphatic fashion.

Sent off the 2-1 favourite, the strong-travelling Just The Judge scored in the hands of Jamie Spencer from the fast-finishing Rehn's Nest (40-1), with Just Pretending (14-1) third and Big Break just behind in fourth. Spencer had Just The Judge smartly away from stall two and was always prominent as the Elaine Burke-trained Exactement made the running with What style close up.

denphone 27-05-2013 07:21
Re: Horse Racing
 
Hawkins swoops for Ballydoyle.


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


Quote:
Aidan and Joseph O'Brien picked up where they left off on Saturday with victory for the beautifully-bred Sir John Hawkins in the opening Big Bad Bob EBF Maiden at the Curragh.

Fresh from Magician's Irish 2,000 Guineas triumph, the Ballydoyle team continues to fire on all cylinders and 2-1 favourite Sir John Hawkins looks a juvenile to follow.

Settled in fourth behind the early leaders, O'Brien jnr bided his time on the Henrythenavigator colt before swooping with 150 yards to run and beating Intensified by three-quarters of a length.

Aidan O'Brien said: "We are delighted with him. He was very green and learnt an awful lot there. His father (Henrythenavigator) and mother (Peeping Fawn) won four Group Ones each, so he is very well bred. He could well go to Royal Ascot.

denphone 27-05-2013 10:24
Re: Horse Racing
 
Ruby Walsh splits from trainer Paul Nicholls.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/horse-racing/22677640

denphone 27-05-2013 13:03
Re: Horse Racing
 
Coronation up Mizzava's street.

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

Quote:
Mizzava could be in line for a trip to Royal Ascot after her fine effort in the Etihad Airways Irish 1,000 Guineas at the Curragh.

Sent off at 50-1, the Mick Halford-trained filly outran her odds and was around the same distance behind third home, Just Pretending, as she was in a trial race at Leopardstown.

Halford could now look to the Coronation Stakes on June 21, where she is likely to meet Curragh winner Just The Judge.

denphone 27-05-2013 15:06
Re: Horse Racing
 
Approach tops fifteen left in Derby.


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


Quote:
Dawn Approach will face a maximum of 14 opponents in Saturday's Investec Derby at Epsom.

Jim Bolger's unbeaten Qipco 2000 Guineas winner has stamina questions to answer on the Downs having never run over further than a mile and even his effervescent trainer has admitted there is no guarantee he will stay a mile and a half.

He could at least face one surprise rival in the shape of Aidan O'Brien's Magician, an easy winner of the Irish 2,000 Guineas on Saturday, while German contender Chopin has been supplemented at a cost of £75,000 by Andreas Wohler.

denphone 27-05-2013 17:33
Re: Horse Racing
 
Abbey back in Coronation habit.


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


Quote:
St Nicholas Abbey will face a maximum of six rivals when he bids for a hat-trick of wins in the Investec Coronation Cup at Epsom on Saturday.

Aidan O'Brien's six-year-old entire proved he was as good as ever when victorious in the Dubai Sheema Classic at Meydan in March and the Ballydoyle handler could also be represented by Chamonix and Ernest Hemingway.

Former O'Brien inmate Joshua Tree could run for Ed Dunlop after his first start for his new connections at York.

denphone 28-05-2013 07:04
Re: Horse Racing
 
Al's well with Kazeem.


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


Quote:
Al Kazeem has returned to England in top trim following his heroics in the Tattersalls Gold Cup on Sunday.

The Roger Charlton-trained colt claimed the significant scalp of Camelot at the Curragh to initiate a possible long-term assault at the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe.

Charlton tweeted: "Al Kazeem arrived home at Beckhampton this morning at 6.30 having lost 6kg and trotted up very sound."

denphone 28-05-2013 13:19
Re: Horse Racing
 
Colour Vision leads Godolphin trio.

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

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Colour Vision, winner of last year's Gold Cup at Royal Ascot, will make his seasonal reappearance in the Seymour Pierce Henry II Stakes at Sandown on Thursday.

The Saeed Bin Suroor-trained five-year-old was winless after his great victory at the big meeting and will be ridden by Mickael Barzalona for the first time.

Stablemate Cavalryman was a very impressive winner of the Dubai Gold Cup in Meydan and he looks to be the chosen mount of Silvestre de Sousa, while bin Suroor has a third representative in Ley Hunter, not seen since being well beaten in this contest 12 months ago.

denphone 28-05-2013 17:34
Re: Horse Racing
 
Qatar buy into Oaks favourite.

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

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Qatar Racing Ltd has bought a half-share in leading Investec Oaks candidate Secret Gesture ahead of the Classic at Epsom on Friday.

The promising filly, an impressive winner of the Lingfield Oaks Trial, will stay with Ralph Beckett, who already has a win in the Oaks to his name with Look Here in 2008.

Qatar Racing is the brainchild of Sheikh Fahad Al Thani and the organisation enjoyed its first Classic success on Sunday when Just The Judge landed the Irish 1,000 Guineas for Charlie Hills.

David Redvers, the owner's racing manager, said: "She absolutely stays with Ralph. We've bought a 50% share and Newsells Park Stud will retain the other 50%. Nothing else will change apart from she will run in our colours.

denphone 29-05-2013 07:01
Re: Horse Racing
 
Dettori Derby hopes still alive.

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

Quote:
Frankie Dettori still hopes to be able to ride at the Investec Derby fixture this weekend following a further meeting with France Galop officials on Tuesday.

The French authority banned the Italian for six months after he tested positive for cocaine at Longchamp last September, but the rider had been due to return to action last week after serving that suspension.

However, a "private matter" between Dettori and the medical committee of France Galop has so far prevented the French regulator from clearing the jockey to return, with the British Horseracing Authority reciprocating that stance.

denphone 29-05-2013 13:17
Re: Horse Racing
 
Al Zarooni withdraws appeal.

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

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Mahmood Al Zarooni has withdrawn his appeal against an eight-year disqualification from training, said the British Horseracing Authority.

Al Zarooni, 37, was found guilty of administering anabolic steroids to 15 horses in his care at a BHA hearing on April 25. The former Godolphin handler was officially charged with rule breaches related to prohibited substances, duty to keep medication records, and conduct prejudicial to racing.

Al Zarooni stated on May 7 he would contest the severity of the suspension, but the BHA said it received notice from his solicitors that he will no longer be appealing.

denphone 29-05-2013 16:07
Re: Horse Racing
 
Gesture spearheads Oaks field.


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


Quote:
Ante-post favourite Secret Gesture features among 11 fillies declared for a superb renewal of the Investec Oaks at Epsom on Friday.

The daughter of Galileo shot to prominence for the mile-and-a-half Classic with a devastating display in the Lingfield Oaks Trial and will bid to give trainer Ralph Beckett his second win in the race, following Look Here's triumph five years ago.

Secret Gesture will carry the colours of Qatar Racing for the first time after Sheikh Fahad snapped up a half-share earlier this week, but Jim Crowley keeps the ride.

denphone 29-05-2013 18:20
Re: Horse Racing
 
Vision focused on Henry II rule.

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

Quote:
Last season's Ascot Gold Cup hero Colour Vision is among three Saeed bin Suroor-trained runners in Thursday's Seymour Pierce Henry II Stakes at Sandown.

Trained by Mark Johnston in his younger days, the grey initially showed improved form for his switch to Godolphin but struggled after his big Ascot win. However, Bin Suroor is happy with his condition and feels he may be best when fresh.

"Colour Vision won the Gold Cup last year but was a little disappointing afterwards. We gave him a break after his run on British Champions Day and he has been working nicely. It will be his first appearance of the season but he won on his first start last year and it's a case of so far so good with him," Bin Suroor told www.godolphin.com.

denphone 30-05-2013 06:04
Re: Horse Racing
 
Magician set to skip Derby date.

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


Quote:
Irish 2000 Guineas winner Magician is set to sidestep Saturday's Investec Derby at Epsom, according to owners Coolmore Stud.

Trainer Aidan O'Brien raised the possibility of the Galileo colt bidding for a quickfire Classic double when leaving his Curragh hero in the Derby field at Monday's five-day stage.

However, with Coolmore having a further five runners in the mile-and-a-half contest, including long-time leading fancy Battle Of Marengo, Dee Stakes winner Magician is set to be saved for another day.

denphone 30-05-2013 09:57
Re: Horse Racing
 
BHA poised for Dettori resolution.

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

Quote:
The British Horseracing Authority is poised to issue Frankie Dettori's riding licence once the jockey has been given clearance to return to the saddle by France Galop.

The French authority banned the Italian for six months after he tested positive for cocaine at Longchamp last September, but the rider had been due to return to action last week after serving that suspension.

However, a "private matter" between Dettori and the medical committee of France Galop has so far prevented the French regulator from clearing him to return, with the BHA reciprocating that stance.

denphone 30-05-2013 12:56
Re: Horse Racing
 
Beckett backs 'special' one in Oaks

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

Quote:
Ralph Beckett's only British Classic victory was one of the bigger surprises in recent Investec Oaks history, but no-one will be rubbing their eyes in disbelief should Secret Gesture repeat the feat at Epsom on Friday.

The Hampshire trainer's standing in the game since Look Here's 33-1 success in 2008 has risen to the extent he has two viable contenders, with leading light Secret Gesture ably supported by Talent

denphone 30-05-2013 16:23
Re: Horse Racing
 
More to come from Nauticus.

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

Quote:
Sir Michael Stoute believes his Investec Oaks candidate Liber Nauticus will come on a lot from her successful reappearance when she tackles the Classic at Epsom.

The daughter of Azamour featured prominently in ante-post lists throughout the winter and made it two wins from as many starts in the Musidora at York.

"She's a fine, big athlete who does very little at home. I thought in the Musidora she did well. She wasn't spectacular, but that was never going to be her style. Mentally it will have sharpened her up for the Oaks and we go there with a good chance," said Stoute.

denphone 30-05-2013 18:49
Re: Horse Racing
 
Frankie Dettori cleared to return to racing after drug ban.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/horse-racing/22722298

denphone 31-05-2013 06:39
Re: Horse Racing
 
Mukhadram takes Brigadier spoils.


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


Quote:
Paul Hanagan executed an excellent piece of front-running riding as he steered Mukhadram (3-1) to victory in the Cantor Fitzgerald Brigadier Gerard Stakes at Sandown.

Hanagan had William Haggas' charge, who was making his seasonal bow, smartly away and he appeared to set a decent clip at the head of the field.

Chased throughout by 15-8 favourite Main Sequence, Hanagan set sail for home well over two furlongs out and his mount only began to tire inside the distance.

That allowed Main Sequence to close the gap but Mukhadram was still half a length too good at the line.

denphone 31-05-2013 12:16
Re: Horse Racing
 
High hopes for Moth

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

Quote:
Joseph O'Brien is hopeful Moth will last out the mile and a half of the Investec Oaks at Epsom today.

The Galileo filly is bred to stay the trip but has never run over further than a mile in her career to date. Having finished strongly when third in the 1000 Guineas at Newmarket, her big-race rider believes she has every chance of seeing out the extra distance.

"I met a bit of trouble in Newmarket but she stayed on well," said O'Brien of the filly, who is trained by his father Aidan.

denphone 31-05-2013 14:29
Re: Horse Racing
 
Ocovango out to pour it on at Epsom.

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

Quote:
Investec Derby candidate Ocovango has followed a similar path to Epsom to that taken successfully by Pour Moi two years ago.

Andre Fabre brought Pour Moi for a racecourse gallop at a pre-Derby media event ahead of his victory, and he did the same with this year's representative, allowing jockey Pierre-Charles Boudot a first taste of the undulations as well. Like Pour Moi, Ocovango won the Prix Greffulhe at Saint-Cloud, where he has raced exclusively so far.

"They are totally different horses. Pour Moi was a fiery horse with a fantastic turn of foot, this is more of a galloper type. We decided to go for the Derby after he won three in a row, the last one was very convincing," said Fabre.

denphone 31-05-2013 16:30
Re: Horse Racing
 
Thistle Bird takes flight

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

Quote:
Thistle Bird claimed a first victory at Group level with a determined triumph in the Investec-sponsored Princess Elizabeth Stakes at Epsom.

A three-times winner in Listed company last year and a fair third on her return in Newmarket's Dahlia Stakes, Roger Charlton's talented filly was a 3-1 favourite for this Group Three assignment.

Making Eyes cut out much of the running and briefly looked to have got loose, but her stride shortened in the straight and Thistle Bird took over the lead a couple of furlongs down under James Doyle before doing enough to hold Gifted Girl by three-quarters of a length. The consistent Ladys First ran another fine race in third.

denphone 31-05-2013 18:45
Re: Horse Racing
 
Talent surges to Oaks glory.

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

Quote:
Talent led home a one-two for trainer Ralph Beckett in the Investec Oaks at Epsom as the 20-1 shot, partnered by Richard Hughes, beat her better-fancied stablemate Secret Gesture by three and three-quarter lengths.

She appeared to break a touch slowly and was towards the back of the field throughout the early stages of the Classic, while Jim Crowley kicked for home two furlongs out aboard her stable companion.

Talent looked a little uncomfortable on the course and did not get the best of passages when switched wide to launch her challenge down the middle of the track, but she produced a devastating burst of speed to poke her head in front inside the distance and galloped away for an impressive success. The Lark was third and Moth fourth.

denphone 01-06-2013 06:23
Re: Horse Racing
 
'Afraid' Dettori back in business

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

Quote:
Frankie Dettori has admitted he is a "a bit afraid" for the future but is game for the challenge of rebuilding his career after serving a six-month ban.

The 42-year-old returned to the saddle for the first time since completing his suspension for a positive drugs test in France with three rides at Epsom on Friday.

Although Dettori failed to trouble the judge, with a fifth place the best his mounts could muster, the six-times champion jockey was just pleased to back on track and is now keen to draw a line under the darkest chapter of his riding career.

He said: "I want to stop thinking about it. I've been through it - the ups, downs and in betweens. I'm delighted to be back, what's in the past is in the past, I've served my time and it's time to crack on.

denphone 01-06-2013 10:08
Re: Horse Racing
 
Abbey seeking Coronation hat-trick

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

Quote:
St Nicholas Abbey will bid to make history at Epsom when he attempts a third straight success in the Investec Coronation Cup.

His wins in 2011 and 2012 saw the Aidan O'Brien-trained entire join five other horses - Warrsan, Triptych, Petite Etoile, The White Knight and Pretty Polly - as a dual winner.

The most recent of those victories came with a four-and-a-half-length beating of Ed Dunlop's Red Cadeaux under Joseph O'Brien, who has also won the Dubai Sheema Classic and Breeders' Cup Turf on the money-spinning son of Montjeu.

denphone 01-06-2013 12:25
Re: Horse Racing
 
Battle lines drawn by O'Brien

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

Quote:
Joseph O'Brien is hoping his loyalty to Battle Of Marengo can yield an Investec Derby double at Epsom this afternoon.

O'Brien had the choice of five horses trained at Ballydoyle by his father Aidan, although only three have a realistic chance of glory.

Battle Of Marengo has been beaten once in six starts, but not when ridden by O'Brien, who believes he has a good chance of following up last year's triumph with Camelot after winning two recognised trials in Ireland.

Qtx 01-06-2013 13:04
Re: Horse Racing
 
The guys in the changing room apparently made a line for Frankie Dettori out of talc :D

On way to the Derby soon, will take all of 10 minutes to get there :cool:

denphone 01-06-2013 13:13
Re: Horse Racing
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Qtx (Post 35578165)
The guys in the changing room apparently made a line for Frankie Dettori out of talc :D

On way to the Derby soon, will take all of 10 minutes to get there :cool:
Have a nice day as it is a wonderful occasion and hopefully you might pick a winner into the bargain.

---------- Post added at 12:13 ---------- Previous post was at 12:09 ----------

Here are my tips for the big meeting today.

EPSOM

1.35 Space Ship
2.05 Cool Bahamian
2.40 St Nicholas Abbey
3.15 Captain Dunne
4.00 Dawn Approach
4.50 Duke Of Clarence
5.25 Seeking Magic

Qtx 01-06-2013 13:41
Re: Horse Racing
 
Cheers Den. My parents back garden goes on to the race course and they speak to a lot of the jockeys and horse breeders, so will see if any of their tips match up with yours :)

denphone 01-06-2013 13:57
Re: Horse Racing
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Qtx (Post 35578175)
Cheers Den. My parents back garden goes on to the race course and they speak to a lot of the jockeys and horse breeders, so will see if any of their tips match up with yours :)
Yes its great when people live not too far from the racecourse and hopefully one day our family will go to Epsom.

---------- Post added at 12:57 ---------- Previous post was at 12:54 ----------

Here is the Pinstickers' guide to the runners and riders for todays big race.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/horse-racing/22731240

denphone 01-06-2013 17:26
Re: Horse Racing
 
Ruler of the World wins for Aidan O'Brien.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/horse-racing/22716335

Quote:
Ruler of the World, a 7-1 shot ridden by Ryan Moore won the Epsom Derby to give trainer Aidan O'Brien his fourth success in the race.

The favourite Dawn Approach never settled and despite taking the lead up the hill he faded badly and finished well down the field.

Libertarian (12-1) finished second for trainer Elaine Burke and William Buick with Galileo Rock (25-1) in third.

"He was unbeaten coming here and is a great horse," said a delighted O'Brien.

Qtx 01-06-2013 19:51
Re: Horse Racing
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35578252)
Ruler of the World wins for Aidan O'Brien.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/horse-racing/22716335
My money was on Galileo Rock. A fun day though :)

denphone 01-06-2013 20:10
Re: Horse Racing
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Qtx (Post 35578295)
My money was on Galileo Rock. A fun day though :)
Yes it was nice watching it on TV but alas the winning bet was not forthcoming.:)

denphone 02-06-2013 05:58
Re: Horse Racing
 
Coronation treble for St Nick.

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

Quote:
St Nicholas Abbey completed a historic hat-trick in terrific style as he became the first horse to win the Investec Coronation Cup at Epsom for a third time.

Aidan O'Brien's top-class six-year-old was settled well behind the pacesetters Chapter Seven and Chamonix and moved up smoothly to take the lead at the two-furlong pole in the Group One contest.

Jockey Joseph O'Brien had no worries after that as St Nicholas Abbey (30-100 favourite) quickened away and was always holding his market rival Dunaden, passing the post with three and three-quarter lengths to spare.

denphone 02-06-2013 11:50
Re: Horse Racing
 
Frankie Dettori says last 18 months were worst of his career.


http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/horse-racing/22744279

denphone 02-06-2013 14:26
Re: Horse Racing
 
Juvenile first for Stars.


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


Quote:
Sea The Stars has his first runner on the track as Juvenile Lead makes his racecourse debut at Leicester on Monday.

A winner of eight of his nine racecourse starts, Sea The Stars is widely regarded as one of the greatest Flat horses of all time.

The John Oxx-trained son of Cape Cross enjoyed a spectacular three-year-old campaign in 2009, winning six Group Ones in as many months including the 2000 Guineas, the Derby and the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe.

He sired 118 foals during his first season as a stallion, with Juvenile Lead the first to grace the track, kicking off over six furlongs in Leicester's Pytchley Maiden Stakes.

denphone 02-06-2013 16:29
Re: Horse Racing
 
Toronado set to storm Palace.

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

Quote:
Toronado, Richard Hannon's impressive Craven Stakes winner, is on course to redeem his reputation in the St James's Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot.

The colt headed to the Qipco 2000 Guineas viewed as a major threat to Dawn Approach but was brushed aside and came home only fourth. Connections are convinced he was not at his best that day and are hopeful he will show his true colours at the Royal meeting.

denphone 02-06-2013 18:34
Re: Horse Racing
 
Intello strikes for Fabre.

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

Quote:
Andre Fabre secured his third Prix du Jockey Club triumph as hot favourite Intello ran out an impressive winner of the Chantilly Classic.

A fast-finishing third after a troubled passage in the French 2000 Guineas, the Galileo colt was sent off the 15-8 favourite stepped up to a mile and a quarter for the first time and was always travelling strongly in the hands of Olivier Peslier.

Ridden to lead heading inside the last two furlongs, Intello showed smart acceleration to put the race to bed and he came home comfortably clear of Morandi and Christophe Soumillon. Fabre also saddled the third, Godolphin's Sky Hunter.

denphone 02-06-2013 20:50
Re: Horse Racing
 
Bolger taking patient approach

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

Quote:
Jim Bolger will take his time with Dawn Approach before formulating a plan for the beaten Investec Derby favourite.

The previously undefeated colt was sent off the 5-4 market leader for the premier Classic at Epsom on the back of his Qipco 2000 Guineas success, but finished last of the 12 runners.

The writing had been on the wall for the son of Bolger's Derby hero New Approach from some way out, as he took a fierce hold under Kevin Manning from an early stage.

As the runners went along at just a sedate pace and with his mount refusing to settle, Manning had little choice but to let Dawn Approach stride on and he was a spent force not long after Tattenham Corner

denphone 03-06-2013 06:28
Re: Horse Racing
 
Derby runner-up set for rematch.

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

Quote:
Supplementing Libertarian for the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby at the Curragh is a "strong possibility" according to connections following his superb run in defeat at Epsom on Saturday.

The son of New Approach did not make his racecourse debut until striking at Pontefract in early April, but has come a long way in a short space of time.

After a fair run at Sandown, the three-year-old ran out a shock winner of the Dante Stakes at York, but proved that to be no fluke when beating all bar Ruler Of The World in the Investec Derby.

Karl Burke, assistant to his trainer-wife Elaine, is keen on another crack at the winner in Ireland on June 29.

denphone 03-06-2013 10:07
Re: Horse Racing
 
Spirit lands French sprint.

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

Quote:
Robert Cowell's British raider Spirit Quartz took Group Two honours in the Prix du Gros-Chene at Chantilly under a tactically astute ride from Jamie Spencer.

Placed at Pattern level on numerous occasions last season, the five-year-old's only previous success since joining Cowell came in a Nottingham conditions race back in early April, though he was a fair fifth in the Temple Stakes at Haydock last weekend.

The 7-2 joint-favourite was never far off the pace in this five-furlong contest and quickened a couple of lengths clear over a furlong down. Market rival Catcall finished strongly down the centre of the track, but Spirit Quartz held on to gain a narrow verdict.

denphone 03-06-2013 12:13
Re: Horse Racing
 
No rush for Rock plan

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

Quote:
David Wachman is in no rush to make definite plans for Galileo Rock following his tremendous run in defeat in the Investec Derby.

A hugely impressive winner of a Leopardstown maiden on his juvenile debut and a fast-finishing third on his return in the Sandown Classic Trial, the three-year-old was an outsider for the premier Classic at Epsom.

However, clearly a sound stayer, the son of Derby hero Galileo stayed on determinedly to finish a close-up third and Wachman is looking forward to the rest of the campaign.

denphone 03-06-2013 15:56
Re: Horse Racing
 
Ocovango dealt a Longchamp target.

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

Quote:
Ocovango will have his next start in the Grand Prix de Paris after finishing fifth in the Derby at Epsom on Saturday.

Unbeaten before running in the Classic, he met two spots of interference which the stewards looked into but no action was taken. He will stay at a mile and a half for his next run at Longchamp on July 13, but trainer Andre Fabre has not ruled out dropping in trip in the future.

"I was satisfied with him," said Fabre.

"Ocovango could have finished a bit closer, but he met two bits of trouble - only what happens at Epsom all the time.

denphone 03-06-2013 18:43
Re: Horse Racing
 
Moonlight to swerve Royal Ascot

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

Quote:
Trainer Freddie Head has decided Moonlight Cloud will miss Royal Ascot, with the top-class mare having Deauville as her priority.

Although a triple Group One winner herself and sportingly kept in training as a five-year-old by owner George Strawbridge, Moonlight Cloud is just as well known for getting as close as any horse ever managed to the wondermare Black Caviar in last year's Diamond Jubilee Stakes.

She went on to land the Prix Maurice de Gheest and the Prix du Moulin and finished off with a weaker effort in the Breeders' Cup Mile.

denphone 04-06-2013 06:17
Re: Horse Racing
 
Stubbs stamps his class.

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

Quote:
Stubbs, a son of an Irish Oaks winner in Moonstone, is showing surprising speed early in his career and set himself up for a trip to Royal Ascot when victorious in the Alfred Nobel Rochestown Stakes at Naas.

Won by Dawn Approach 12 months ago, the Listed race only attracted a field of four but it was by no means a straightforward task with Richard Hannon's Sacha Park and Jim Bolger's Club Wexford having already shown reasonable form

denphone 04-06-2013 10:24
Re: Horse Racing
 
Appleby primed for Godolphin role.


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


Quote:
Charlie Appleby is set to take over at Godolphin's Moulton Paddocks yard following former trainer Mahmood Al Zarooni's eight-year ban.

Long-time Godolphin trainer Saeed bin Suroor has been overseeing matters at the yard in recent weeks following Al Zarooni's admission he administered anabolic steroids to a number of horses in his care.

However, with his own Godolphin Stables too, Bin Suroor currently has responsibility for nearly 400 horses in Newmarket, prompting Sheikh Mohammed to look towards Al Zarooni's former assistant Appleby.

denphone 04-06-2013 12:48
Re: Horse Racing
 
Butler charges set to be issued.

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

denphone 04-06-2013 15:39
Re: Horse Racing
 
Assessor left cold by World rule

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

Quote:
Ruler Of The World has been given the lowest rating of any Investec Derby winner this century by the British Horseracing Authority's senior handicapper.

Phil Smith has given Aidan O'Brien's unbeaten colt a figure of just 120 following his defeat of Libertarian, although he admits he has the potential to improve it.

He was similarly dismissive of Oaks winner Talent, rated 114 and above only Casual Look and Was at this stage.

Smith said in his BHA blog: "I have Libertarian on 117 as he has basically run to the same level as Battle Of Marengo, and that is what I had him running to on both of his starts this year.

denphone 04-06-2013 17:56
Re: Horse Racing
 
Style set to sidestep Ascot.

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

Quote:
French 2000 Guineas winner Style Vendome is "very unlikely" to run at Royal Ascot later this month after being bought by leading owner Sheikh Joann Al Thani.

Trainer Nicolas Clement mentioned Ascot's St James's Palace Stakes as an option after his three-year-old grabbed Classic glory at Longchamp last month, beating Sunday's French Derby winner Intello into third.

However, with Richard Hannon's Newmarket Guineas fourth Toronado set to represent Al Thani in the same Ascot contest, Style Vendome will stay at home and the Prix Jean Prat at Chantilly on June 30 is his most likely next port of call.

denphone 04-06-2013 20:10
Re: Horse Racing
 
Winner from Moulton Paddocks.

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

Quote:
Godolphin landed a significant victory at Lingfield when Air Of Glory, the first runner from Moulton Paddocks since it reopened following the Mahmood Al Zarooni scandal, won a maiden race.

The yard on the Bury Road in Newmarket was closed for investigation by Godolphin principal Sheikh Mohammed after trainer Al Zarooni was found guilty of using anabolic steroids on horses in his care.

With Al Zarooni banned for eight years, Moulton Paddocks is now supervised by Godolphin's other trainer, Saeed bin Suroor, after the move was ratified by the British Horseracing Authority.

denphone 05-06-2013 07:16
Re: Horse Racing
 
Assessor left cold by World rule.

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

Quote:
Ruler Of The World has been given the lowest rating of any Investec Derby winner this century by the British Horseracing Authority's senior handicapper.

Phil Smith has given Aidan O'Brien's unbeaten colt a figure of just 120 following his defeat of Libertarian, although he admits he has the potential to improve it.

He was similarly dismissive of Oaks winner Talent, rated 114 and above only Casual Look and Was at this stage.

Smith said in his BHA blog: "I have Libertarian on 117 as he has basically run to the same level as Battle Of Marengo, and that is what I had him running to on both of his starts this year.

"I have no reason to believe that Battle Of Marengo did not run his race at Epsom. As a result I have Ruler Of The World performing to 120.

denphone 05-06-2013 10:21
Re: Horse Racing
 
Solwhit heads for Auteuil

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

Quote:
Charles Byrnes has confirmed Solwhit will bid to end a memorable campaign on a high in the French Champion Hurdle at Auteuil on Sunday.

Despite a near two-year injury lay-off, the nine-year-old returned better than ever in the middle of last season, making the most of the enforced absence of legendary stayer Big Buck's by winning the World Hurdle at Cheltenham and the Liverpool Hurdle at Aintree.

denphone 05-06-2013 13:17
Re: Horse Racing
 
Johnston readies Ascot team

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

Quote:
Mark Johnston is favouring a crack at the Tercentenary Stakes over the King Edward VII Stakes at Royal Ascot for Windhoek.

The previously unbeaten colt finished only fifth in the Dante at York behind subsequent Derby runner-up Libertarian, with the Middleham handler believing his charge was beaten for a lack of stamina.

"The Dante has worked out a very good race now but the reason we didn't run him at Epsom was because it looked like he didn't get home in the Dante," Johnston told At The Races.

denphone 05-06-2013 15:52
Re: Horse Racing
 
Telescope team look beyond Ascot

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

Quote:
Greatwood is set to be Highclere Thoroughbred Racing's representative at Royal Ascot with Sir Michael Stoute deciding to hold Telescope back for later in the season.

Neither of the colts took part in last weekend's Investec Derby as Telescope, who has not appeared since September, had required treatment for grazed legs and was unimpressive in a pre-Epsom workout at Lingfield.

Stoute ruled him out of the Derby with a sore shin, while the Luca Cumani-trained Greatwood was disappointing when only seventh to Derby runner-up Libertarian in the Dante Stakes at York

denphone 05-06-2013 18:02
Re: Horse Racing
 
Theory going for Gold

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

Quote:
Number Theory will head for the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot after his fine effort in the Henry II Stakes at Sandown last week.

John Holt's stable star progressed rapidly through the handicapping ranks last season, winning three in a row including the valuable Old Newton Cup at Haydock.

His improvement has not stopped there, either, as even though he was only second to French raider Gloomy Sunday on his latest Group Three start, the handicapper raised him 10lb, effectively ruling out running in handicaps again.

denphone 06-06-2013 06:46
Re: Horse Racing
 
Godolphin no nearer to Farhh plan

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

Quote:
Godolphin insist no Royal Ascot target has been decided upon for Farhh despite further support for Animal Kingdom in the market for the Queen Anne Stakes.

Lockinge winner Farhh is entered in both the Queen Anne on the first day of the meeting and the Prince Of Wales's Stakes 24 hours later, but the further shortening of the American raider is not due to any moves by the Godolphin camp.

Animal Kingdom is now just 6-4 with Ladbrokes from 11-4 at the start of the week and Graham Motion's chestnut seems to have settled in well at David Lanigan's stable, having arrived in Lambourn after his victory in the Dubai World Cup.

denphone 06-06-2013 10:30
Re: Horse Racing
 
Mince set to bypass Royal date.

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

Quote:
Roger Charlton has virtually ruled Mince out of Royal Ascot after her moderate display at Windsor on Monday night.

The Beckhampton trainer won four consecutive races with the filly last summer and she looked set to make a top sprinter, but was well beaten in the Duke Of York Stakes and then only third in a Listed event at the Thameside track.

"When horses don't run as expected we tend to look for excuses and there are normally plenty to choose from. At present I am unable to explain why Mince has failed to reproduce her form from last year," Charlton told his website.

denphone 06-06-2013 12:33
Re: Horse Racing
 
Nolan hit with 10-day ban

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

Quote:
David Nolan was banned for 10 days by the Ripon stewards after being found guilty of dropping his hands.

He was aboard 7-2 joint-favourite Petrol in the Eura Audit UK Selling Handicap and seemed to have the race at his mercy a furlong out

denphone 06-06-2013 16:45
Re: Horse Racing
 
Cityscape to swerve Ascot

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

Quote:
Cityscape will miss the Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot after suffering a setback in the Lockinge Stakes.

The Roger Charlton-trained seven-year-old struggled in the quick conditions when tailed off in the Newbury Group One over a mile last month.

"Cityscape sadly will not be running in the Queen Anne Stakes as he was slightly jarred up after the Lockinge and we will wait a little longer with him," the Beckhampton trainer told www.rogercharlton.com.

denphone 06-06-2013 18:55
Re: Horse Racing
 
Fanshawe leaves it late with Blues

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

Quote:
James Fanshawe is likely to make a late call on whether Deacon Blues will be ready in time for the Diamond Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot.

The six-year-old has been off the course since winning the Qipco British Champions Sprint Stakes at the Berkshire track the season before last. He is back in full work but the Royal meeting may just come too soon for the 2011 Wokingham hero, who requires some cut in the ground.

"He's been galloping, but whether we get to Ascot I'm not sure at the moment. It will be fairly close to the date before we make a final decision on him," Fanshawe said.

"It's just a case of if he's ready to go. We've still got 14 days and he's one that needs cut in the ground."

denphone 07-06-2013 06:37
Re: Horse Racing
 
Dettori secures comeback winner.


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


Quote:
Frankie Dettori rode his first winner since returning from a six-month drugs ban when Asian Trader struck at Sandown on Thursday evening.

The Italian-born rider made his comeback at Epsom last Friday, but had been out of fortune in 11 previous rides in England and in France. That unwanted statistic was finally stricken from the record when Asian Trader pounced in the Lammas Lane Handicap over five furlongs

denphone 07-06-2013 13:09
Re: Horse Racing
 
Loco on Jury service

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

Quote:
Chris Wall fears seven furlongs may be too sharp for his stable veteran Premio Loco in the Timeform Jury Stakes at Haydock on Saturday.

The nine-year-old has not run over so short a distance since winning at Doncaster in September 2011 and has since been campaigned between a mile and a mile and a quarter, but Wall is keen to get him back to the track after a legitimate excuse emerged for a below-par display at Newmarket in April.

"We were a bit disappointed with the way he ran at Newmarket, then he developed an abscess in his foot not long afterwards and I think that was the cause of him not running quite so well," said Wall.

denphone 07-06-2013 15:19
Re: Horse Racing
 
BHA confirms Butler charges.

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

denphone 07-06-2013 17:57
Re: Horse Racing
 
St Nick waits for King George.

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

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Three-time Coronation Cup hero St Nicholas Abbey will bypass Royal Ascot and instead be targeted at the King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes at the same track in July.

The hugely talented six-year-old clinched the sixth Group One prize of his career with another superb performance on Epsom Derby day last weekend, after which connections mentioned Royal Ascot's Hardwicke Stakes as a possible next port of call.

denphone 08-06-2013 06:14
Re: Horse Racing
 
Ascot boost for Godolphin

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

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Godolphin's team for Royal Ascot received a boost at Newmarket as juveniles from Sheikh Mohammed's outfit filled the first two places in a hot-looking fillies' maiden.

Newcomer Wedding Ring edged out her more experienced stablemate Ihtimal by a neck for an 8-1 success and trainer Saeed bin Suroor confirmed both fillies will now be prepared for the Royal meeting, with the Group Three Albany Stakes and Chesham Stakes sure to come under consideration.

denphone 08-06-2013 11:09
Re: Horse Racing
 
Mimosa lands Saval Beg on return

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

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Pale Mimosa made a successful seasonal debut when landing a hard-fought success in the Seamus & Rosemary McGrath Memorial Saval Beg Stakes at Leopardstown and is on standby as a possible Ascot Gold Cup 'substitute'.

The Dermot Weld-trained filly, owned like Rite Of Passage by Dr Ronan Lambe, had not run since October but she knuckled down really well to outpoint Missunited in the final furlong after the Aidan O'Brien-trained El Salvador made sure it was a stiff stamina test by setting a strong pace

denphone 08-06-2013 13:48
Re: Horse Racing
 
Farhh misses Royal meeting.


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


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Lockinge Stakes winner Farhh will miss Royal Ascot after suffering a training setback.

The five-year-old was placed five times in Group One company last season, but finally gained victory at the highest level when running out an easy winner at Newbury last month.

He was entered in the Queen Anne Stakes and Prince Of Wales's Stakes, but will not line up in either event after pulling up lame following a routine spin in Newmarket on Saturday
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denphone 08-06-2013 18:39
Re: Horse Racing
 
Ruler confirmed for Irish Derby.

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

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Epsom hero Ruler Of The World will be Aidan O'Brien's big hope for the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby at the Curragh on June 29.

The Ballydoyle trainer has taken the Classic for the last seven years, and 10 times in all, and has a host of entries in the race this season.

However, he has decided to name his Investec Derby winner as on target for the Curragh, as well as announcing other significant running plans for Royal Ascot.

denphone 08-06-2013 20:55
Re: Horse Racing
 
Simcock reaches Pinnacle with Time.

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

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Moment In Time sprang a minor surprise when successfully stepping up in grade to land the BetVictor Royal Ascot Money Back Pinnacle Stakes at Haydock.

The David Simcock-trained filly (8-1), winner of a Doncaster handicap only last month, wore down pacesetting German raider Nymphea close home to take this Group Three contest.

Jim Crowley brought Moment In Time with a steady run to make her challenge and she got the verdict by a head.

denphone 09-06-2013 06:08
Re: Horse Racing
 
German raid pays off.

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

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A first visit to Haydock proved to be fruitful for Peter Schiergen as the leading German handler saddled a winner and a runner-up in the two feature events at the Merseyside track.

Schiergen, a former champion jockey in his homeland and a winner of multiple Group One events as a trainer, is best known on British shores for his handling of the brilliant Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe and King George-winning mare Danedream.

The trainer and his jockey Andrasch Starke went close with Nymphea before they struck with Amarillo, who just held Pastoral Player in the Timeform Jury Stakes.

denphone 09-06-2013 10:42
Re: Horse Racing
 
Jewel shows plenty of sparkle.

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

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Artistic Jewel went one place better than last year with a sparkling show to take the BetVictor.com EBF Cecil Frail Stakes at Haydock.

For a moment it appeared the Dominik Moser-trained Gracia Directa might claim another victory for Germany after the success of Amarillo, but Graham Lee timed it right on Artistic Jewel (8-1) to take Listed honours by a length and a quarter.

"It was a tough ask for her today, having her first run of the year against horses who had all had a run, but she is a very genuine filly and Graham gave her a great ride," said trainer Ed McMahon.

denphone 09-06-2013 14:31
Re: Horse Racing
 
Juddmonte future under review.

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

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Juddmonte Farms, one of racing's biggest and most successful empires, is under review.

Khalid Abdullah's operation is likely to be trimmed down though their prize possession, the brilliant champion Frankel, who is now at stud, is believed not to be up for sale.

Juddmonte's chief executive Douglas Erskine-Crum confirmed newspaper reports over the weekend that the process was ongoing, but was at an early stage.


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