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denphone 09-06-2013 16:43
Re: Horse Racing
 
Beckett plotting with star fillies

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

Quote:
Ralph Beckett is still leaning towards the Darley Irish Oaks for his Epsom heroine Talent though a final decision has yet to be made.

Talent led home a one-two for the Kimpton trainer in the Investec Oaks with stablemate Secret Gesture beaten three and three-quarter lengths in second place, and Beckett reports the Irish equivalent at the Curragh on July 21 to be under consideration for both fillies.

"Talent is likely to go for the Irish Oaks, all being well, but with Secret Gesture it's still under discussion," he said.

denphone 10-06-2013 06:22
Re: Horse Racing
 
Bolger adopts cautious approach.


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


Quote:
Plans remain fluid for vanquished Epsom Derby favourite Dawn Approach.

The 2000 Guineas winner lost his unbeaten record in the premier Classic when he came home last, having refused to settle from the outset.

Godolphin's colt has already been ruled out of the St James's Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot, but still holds entries in races like the Irish Derby at the Curragh and the Sussex Stakes at Goodwood.

denphone 10-06-2013 17:22
Re: Horse Racing
 
Stars set for summer break

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

Quote:
Willie Mullins reports Thousand Stars to be in much better health after the popular grey became distressed following the French Champion Hurdle at Auteuil.

Winner of the race twice previously, the nine-year-old finished in ninth behind the impressive home-trained winner Gemix on Sunday. There were some worrying scenes after the race, but Mullins is now much happier with his condition.

"He's much better, he seems to have recovered and it may have been exhaustion," said Mullins.

denphone 11-06-2013 07:19
Re: Horse Racing
 
BHA - Sungate probe continues

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

Quote:
Investigations by the British Horseracing Authority into the use of Sungate in racing remain "ongoing" as veteran trainer Clive Brittain became the latest to speak of the drug's use in the sport.

Brittain, who has won many of the world's biggest races, including at the Breeders' Cup with the great racemare Pebbles, told the Guardian that some of his horses, who were out of training at the time and recovering from serious injury, had been treated with Sungate, which contains the banned steroid stanozolol.

denphone 11-06-2013 10:58
Re: Horse Racing
 
Dundonnell could storm Palace.

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

Quote:
Dundonnell could yet have a crack at the St James's Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot, according to his trainer Roger Charlton.

The Beckhampton handler had been aiming one of last season's leading juveniles at the Jersey Stakes over seven furlongs, but the way he finished his race off over that trip when getting back to winning ways at Newmarket last time out convinced Charlton to give the Group One serious consideration.

denphone 11-06-2013 13:24
Re: Horse Racing
 
Legendary trainer Sir Henry Cecil dies aged 70.

http://www.racingpost.com/news/live.sd

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/horse-racing/22856999

Quote:
SIR HENRY CECIL, one of the most influential and successful racehorse trainers of all time, has died. He was 70.

The trainer prepared 25 British Classic winners and reached arguably the pinnacle of his career with his flawless handling of Frankel, who he guided to a perfect record of 14 wins from 14 races.
Its a very sad day to hear of the passing of one of the true giants of horse racing who was also a true gentleman as well.

RIP Henry

denphone 11-06-2013 15:57
Re: Horse Racing
 
Farewell, King Henry

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

Quote:
Sir Henry Richard Amherst Cecil was one of the most popular and greatest racehorse trainers of this, or any other, era.

Perhaps those newer to the sport will not be able to quite appreciate his level of domination of British racing in the 1980s and 90s, but the records speak for themselves. Ten champion trainer titles and 25 British Classic winners are the tip of the iceberg, with his 75 victories at Royal Ascot not in danger of being eclipsed any time soon.

The names trip off the tongue. Slip Anchor, Reference Point, Oh So Sharp and Indian Skimmer are just four brilliant horses of yesteryear to graduate with distinction from the Cecil academy in Newmarket, and more recently the exploits of Twice Over, Midday and the incomparable Frankel had propelled him back to where he belonged - at the top table
Warren Place: the greats

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

Quote:
Following the death of Sir Henry Cecil, we remember some of the greatest horses trained at his famous Warren Place establishment in Newmarket:

denphone 11-06-2013 18:32
Re: Horse Racing
 
O'Sullevan on 'a special man'

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

Quote:
Sir Peter O'Sullevan called many of Sir Henry Cecil's triumphs over the years in his role as the BBC's racing commentator and described the legendary trainer as "a special man".

He also recalled a comment made by former top owner Jim Joel, whose black and red colours were once a familiar sight on British racecourses and for whom Cecil trained Classic winners.

O'Sullevan said: "He (Sir Henry) was a very special man in so many ways. He had the common touch, which is very rare. I think as a trainer he was best described by one of his charming owners Jim Joel as a man with green fingers for horses. That was a perfect definition of his amazing empathy with the horse."

denphone 12-06-2013 06:43
Re: Horse Racing
 
Abdullah hails 'genius' Cecil.

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

Quote:
Leading owner Prince Khalid Abdullah has paid a personal tribute to his "great friend" Sir Henry Cecil following the trainer's death on Tuesday at the age of 70.

Abdullah and Cecil enjoyed one of the strongest relationships in racing, with the owner standing by Cecil throughout his period in the doldrums in the early part of the last decade.

Cecil produced plenty of big winners for the Saudi prince over the years, not least Frankel, who retired after a 14-race unbeaten career at the end of 2012.

In a statement to Press Association Sport, Abdullah said: "It was with great sadness that I learnt of the death of Henry. His life is a remarkable story which has inspired so many.

"His genius and compassion, especially in the training of Frankel, was clear to see. Both their names will be indelibly linked. Above all, he was a great personal friend."

denphone 12-06-2013 11:01
Re: Horse Racing
 
Racing pays its respects.

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

denphone 12-06-2013 13:10
Re: Horse Racing
 
Cauthen leads the tributes.


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


Quote:
Former champion jockey Steve Cauthen led the tributes to the legendary Sir Henry Cecil, who has died at the age of 70.

The great American rider enjoyed six memorable and highly successful years as stable jockey at Warren Place, including many Classic triumphs.

"It's a great loss to the sport and to everybody who knew him. he was such a great guy - different, special, a genius," he said.

denphone 12-06-2013 15:30
Re: Horse Racing
 
Approach set to appear at Ascot.


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


Quote:
Dawn Approach has emerged as a surprise contender for Tuesday's St James's Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot.

Godolphin's 2000 Guineas hero was originally thought to be an unlikely runner after finishing last in the Derby at Epsom earlier this month. However, trainer Jim Bolger reports his Classic winner on course for a return to a mile, subject to a gallop on Thursday.

He told www.godolphin.com: "He's been left in the St James's Palace Stakes and, subject to a satisfactory piece of work on Thursday, he is an intended runner."

denphone 12-06-2013 18:29
Re: Horse Racing
 
International look to King's Stand

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

Quote:
South African runner Shea Shea is included in a cosmopolitan list of 21 horses left in Tuesday's King's Stand Stakes at Royal Ascot.

Mike de Kock's charge landed the Al Quoz Sprint in Dubai on his latest start and is a fascinating international contender along with Australian runner Shamexpress.

Danny O'Brien's raider recently won the Newmarket Handicap at Flemington, a race fellow Antipodean runner Miss Andretti won before claiming the 2007 King's Stand.

Home hopes are headed by Clive Cox's Reckless Abandon, who won both the Prix Morny and Middle Park Stakes last term and finished third in the Temple Stakes on his reappearance.

denphone 13-06-2013 06:45
Re: Horse Racing
 
Kingdom confirmed for Queen Anne

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

Quote:
Hot favourite Animal Kingdom will face a maximum of 14 rivals in Tuesday's Queen Anne Stakes, the opening event of Royal Ascot.

Graham Motion's American raider has been all the rage for the mile heat following his impressive victory in the 10-furlong Dubai World Cup at Meydan in March.

The five-year-old also won the 2011 Kentucky Derby and will be dropping back to eight furlongs for the first time since finishing second in last year's Breeders' Cup Mile.

denphone 13-06-2013 10:36
Re: Horse Racing
 
Pink bids for poignant success.

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

Quote:
Owner Trevor Stewart admits it will be an "emotional day" at Leopardstown when Tickled Pink runs in the Group Three Ballyogan Stakes.

The four-year-old won the Group Three Abernant Stakes at Newmarket on her penultimate start for Sir Henry Cecil, who died on Tuesday.

She will represent his wife, Lady Cecil, on Thursday, and Stewart said: "I've only had horses with Sir Henry for the last three years, but I feel so proud to have been associated with him for that time. He was an absolute genius when it came to training racehorses and he was just a charming and very special man."

denphone 13-06-2013 13:07
Re: Horse Racing
 
Shea Shea in July Cup frame

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

Quote:
Quote:
Mike de Kock has unveiled an audacious plan for King's Stand Stakes favourite Shea Shea to step up in trip for next month's July Cup.

The multiple South African champion trainer has been training the six-year-old uphill in an attempt to familiarise the Al Quoz Sprint winner with Ascot's stiff finish.

Looking further ahead, though, De Kock has no fears of Shea Shea tackling six furlongs at Newmarket on July 13.

Speaking in front of a gathering of international media at his Abington Place stables, he said: "I'm very happy with what's happened so far. He'll have been here five weeks by next Tuesday and has done well at hill work.

denphone 13-06-2013 15:30
Re: Horse Racing
 
Kazeem set for Camelot rematch

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

Quote:
Al Kazeem is among 11 confirmations for Wednesday's Prince of Wales's Stakes at Royal Ascot.

Roger Charlton's five-year-old handled the step up to Group One company with aplomb in the Tattersalls Gold Cup, in which he lowered the colours of triple Classic winner Camelot.

Charlton said: "He's fine. He worked well this morning."

Aidan O'Brien has not been scared off by that defeat, however, and will renew rivalry with Camelot. O'Brien could also give Windsor Palace the chance to shine.

denphone 13-06-2013 17:41
Re: Horse Racing
 
Kate on track for Queen Anne.

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

Quote:
Animal Kingdom is set to face a formidable challenger in Tuesday's Queen Anne Stakes after John Gosden's mare Elusive Kate was confirmed a "very likely runner" in the Royal Ascot curtain-raiser.

Graham Motion's Kentucky Derby and Dubai World Cup hero is an odds-on favourite across the board for the one-mile contest, with Elusive Kate the only other Group One winner among 14 remaining entries.

denphone 14-06-2013 07:25
Re: Horse Racing
 
Poignant success for Morpheus.

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

Quote:
Morpheus gave Lady Jane Cecil an emotional first success since she took over the licence from her husband Sir Henry Cecil, who died on Tuesday, when landing an emphatic victory at Nottingham.

Following a long battle with stomach cancer, Cecil passed away following a brilliant training career. The British Horseracing Authority granted Lady Cecil a temporary licence and the first five horses to run under her name were sent out at various venues in Britain and Ireland on Thursday.

denphone 14-06-2013 12:52
Re: Horse Racing
 
Approach still on course for Palace.

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

denphone 14-06-2013 15:35
Re: Horse Racing
 
Estimate in Royal Gold run.


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


The Queen's Estimate is one of 19 confirmations for the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot on Thursday.

Quote:
The Sir Michael Stoute-trained filly is already a winner at the Royal meeting having struck in last summer's Queen's Vase, and she booked her place in the two-and-a-half-mile Group One by making a winning return in the Sagaro Stakes at Ascot at the start of May.

Attempting to spoil the party will be 2010 Gold Cup hero Rite Of Passage, who has been restricted to just two competitive starts in the last three years due to injury.

Dermot Weld's stayer looked better than ever, however, when making a winning return in the British Champions Long Distance Cup last October.

Rite Of Passage spearheads a strong Irish challenge, with Weld also leaving in Saval Beg Stakes scorer Pale Mimosa.

denphone 14-06-2013 20:28
Re: Horse Racing
 
Magician run in the balance.

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

Quote:
A final decision on Magician's participation in the St James's Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot on Tuesday will be made on Sunday after the colt sustained minor bruising following a knock.

Impressive winner of the Irish 2000 Guineas, the Aidan O'Brien-trained colt had previously won the Dee Stakes at Chester's May meeting.

Mars, sixth in the Investec Derby at Epsom, is on standby to substitute for Magician should he not take up his place for his eagerly anticipated clash with Dawn Approach and Toronado in the Group One mile contest.

denphone 15-06-2013 07:06
Re: Horse Racing
 
Secret set to make Ascot stand.


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


Quote:
David Barron's star sprinter Pearl Secret remains on course to make his belated seasonal reappearance in the King's Stand Stakes at Royal Ascot on Tuesday.

Unbeaten in his first four career starts before finishing down the field in the Nunthorpe at York, the talented chestnut was expected to take high rank in the sprinting division this year but his return has been delayed by fast ground.

Barron admits it is not ideal to be bringing his pride and joy back to the racecourse in such a fiercely competitive heat without the aid of a prep run, but is happy with his work at home.

denphone 15-06-2013 09:46
Re: Horse Racing
 
Ribblesdale chance for Lark.


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


Quote:
Investec Oaks third The Lark is among 15 confirmations for the Ribblesdale Stakes at Royal Ascot on Thursday.

The Michael Bell-trained filly stuck on well to claim minor honours at Epsom and had two other possibles for the Group Two contest, Gertrude Versed and Say, back in eighth and 10th places respectively.

Say's trainer Aidan O'Brien has left in two other of his entries, Just Pretending, who was third in the Irish 1000 Guineas, and Magical Dream.

denphone 15-06-2013 15:07
Re: Horse Racing
 
Big guns to clash in Coronation.

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

denphone 15-06-2013 21:52
Re: Horse Racing
 
Magician to be declared for Palace

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


Quote:
Trainer Aidan O'Brien is to declare both Magician and Mars for the St James's Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot on Tuesday.

Coolmore said on Friday that Magician, brilliant winner of the Irish 2000 Guineas on his last start, had sustained minor bruising following a knock on Thursday.

A statement posted on www.coolmore.com on Saturday said it is hoped the Ballydoyle duo will both take their chance in the Group One contest over a mile, for which declarations are made on Sunday morning.

denphone 16-06-2013 06:45
Re: Horse Racing
 
Morawij in a hurry in Scurry.

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

Quote:
Morawij put up a bewitching performance for all connoisseurs of speed when blitzing his rivals from gate to line in the Novae Bloodstock Insurance Scurry Stakes at Sandown.

Roger Varian left out the orders for Ryan Moore, whose decision to blast out on the 10-11 chance was hardly rocket science at a course where horses stalled on the fence really have only one option.

And although it did not suit Morawij's style of running, the forcing tactics paid handsome dividends as Moore's powerfully made mount grittily held March by a neck, with another three and a quarter lengths back to Sandreamer.

denphone 16-06-2013 17:53
Re: Horse Racing
 
Animal heads Queen Anne field

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

Quote:
Animal Kingdom, winner of the 2011 Kentucky Derby and this year's Dubai World Cup, will face 12 rivals in Tuesday's Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot.

Trained by American-based Graham Motion, Animal Kingdom has proved his versatility over several distances and different surfaces but faces a new task this week over a straight mile for the first time.

Taking him on is Aidan O'Brien's Declaration Of War, who flopped when sent off favourite for the Lockinge Stakes at Newbury last time

denphone 17-06-2013 06:54
Re: Horse Racing
 
Treve in stunning Diane win

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

Quote:
Treve was a most impressive four-length winner of the Prix de Diane at Chantilly for Criquette Head-Maarek.

The unbeaten daughter of Motivator had won two minor races before stepping up in class for the race better known as the French Oaks, while many of her rivals brought Classic form into the race.

None more so than the Poule d'Essai des Pouliches heroine Flotilla, who had the perfect trip before fading inside the final two furlongs, and there appeared to be no excuses for any of the beaten horses as Treve spreadeagled the field under Thierry Jarnet, beating another outsider Chicquita, with Silasol third.

denphone 17-06-2013 13:12
Re: Horse Racing
 
Al Kazeem and Camelot clash again.

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

denphone 17-06-2013 18:06
Re: Horse Racing
 
Dawn out for Palace redemption.

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

Quote:
Connections of Dawn Approach are convinced the return to a mile can help the colt return to his imperious best in the St James's Palace Stakes at Ascot on Tuesday.

Jim Bolger's charge was magnificent when running away with the 2000 Guineas but blotted his copybook when tailed off last in the Derby after being virtually uncontrollable for jockey Kevin Manning when running too free early in the race.

"Dawn Approach is in great form and I have been very happy with his work since he ran at Epsom Downs," Bolger told www.godolphin.com

denphone 18-06-2013 06:49
Re: Horse Racing
 
Reckless pleases Cox ahead of Ascot.


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


Quote:
Clive Cox's stable star Reckless Abandon heads the home team's challenge in the King's Stand Stakes at Royal Ascot on Tuesday.

Unbeaten as a juvenile, picking up two Group Ones along the way, the three-year-old was considered a possible 2000 Guineas candidate by some during the winter before work this spring prompted Cox to go down the sprinting route.

He ran a fine race on his seasonal return in the Temple Stakes at Haydock, beaten just half a length into third, and Cox feels his charge will benefit hugely for that run.

denphone 18-06-2013 20:07
Re: Horse Racing
 
Dawn delivers in thriller.

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

Quote:
Dawn Approach got his career back on track with victory in a thrilling finish to the St James's Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot.

Jim Bolger's 2000 Guineas hero had run deplorably when far too keen in the Investec Derby at Epsom, but was strongly-backed as the 5-4 favourite returning to a mile and once again pulled for his head in the early stages.

The three-year-old was seriously squeezed for room in the straight in an incident which also hampered Toronado, but picked up well in the hands of Kevin Manning and triumphed by just a short head as the pair of them battled all the way to the line.

denphone 19-06-2013 07:06
Re: Horse Racing
 
Sole powers to sprint glory.

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

Quote:
Sole Power edged out South African raider Shea Shea to claim a deserved victory in a thrilling climax to the King's Stand Stakes at Royal Ascot.

Eddie Lynam's stable star has been knocking at the door in Group One sprints ever since springing a 100-1 shock in the Nunthorpe at York three years ago, and finished an excellent third in last year's King's Stand.

Shea Shea was the 11-4 favourite and appeared to have claimed victory when coming through on the far side of the track, but 8-1 shot Sole Power was produced to perfection by Johnny Murtagh, absolutely blitzing through the final furlong and getting up right on the line on the near side of the track.

denphone 19-06-2013 10:44
Re: Horse Racing
 
Here are my tips for day two of Royal Ascot

Royal Ascot

2.30 Garswood
3.05 Chigun
3.45 Camelot
4.25 Fury
5.00 Rizeena
5.35 Hint of a tint

denphone 19-06-2013 14:22
Re: Horse Racing
 
Camelot bids for redemption.

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

Quote:
Jockey Joseph O'Brien is confident Camelot can silence the doubters and return to his brilliant best in the Prince Of Wales's Stakes at Royal Ascot today.

The Montjeu colt was hailed a potential superstar after he followed up an unbeaten juvenile campaign with victories in the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket, Investec Derby at Epsom and Irish Derby at the Curragh, but he then suffered defeats in the St Leger and the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe.

Although he suffered a life-threatening bout of colic not long afterwards, trainer Aidan O'Brien confirmed the apple of his eye would return for a four-year-old campaign, but after a winning return to action in the Mooresbridge Stakes he was beaten by Al Kazeem in the Tattersalls Gold Cup. The two renew rivalry in today's 10-furlong feature.

denphone 19-06-2013 16:23
Re: Horse Racing
 
Perfect Ten in Jersey.

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

Quote:
Gale Force Ten provided Aidan and Joseph O'Brien with their third winner of this year's Royal Ascot when battling back to beat Montiridge in the Jersey Stakes.

Having run well in the French and Irish Guineas already this season, Gale Force Ten was sent off the 9-2 favourite as he dropped in class and trip.

He made what looked a race-winning move two furlongs out when getting a break on the field, but Montiridge quickened up well and just edged in front 100 yards from the line.

denphone 19-06-2013 19:21
Re: Horse Racing
 
Kazeem crowned Prince of Ascot.

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

Quote:
Al Kazeem got up in the shadow of the post to deny Mukhadram in the Prince of Wales's Stakes at Royal Ascot.

The race was billed as a match up between Al Kazeem and Camelot, but Aidan O'Brien's dual Derby winner was ultimately disappointing after travelling strongly for much of the journey.

Paul Hanagan gave William Haggas' Mukhadram a bold sight from the front, kicking a few lengths clear and at the furlong pole appearing like he may hold on. But James Doyle got stuck into Roger Charlton's stable star and the 11-4 chance was on top just before the line.

The Fugue ran a blinder on her first run of the year back in third.

denphone 20-06-2013 06:36
Re: Horse Racing
 
Perfect Ten in Jersey.

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

Quote:
Gale Force Ten provided Aidan and Joseph O'Brien with their third winner of this year's Royal Ascot when battling back to beat Montiridge in the Jersey Stakes.

Having run well in the French and Irish Guineas already this season, Gale Force Ten was sent off the 9-2 favourite as he dropped in class and trip.

He made what looked a race-winning move two furlongs out when getting a break on the field, but Montiridge quickened up well and just edged in front 100 yards from the line.

To his credit, Gale Force Ten battled back to win by a head, with Godolphin's Tawhid performing well in third and Garswood in fourth
O'Brien keeps faith in Camelot.

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

Quote:
The Coral-Eclipse at Sandown could be the next port of call for Camelot following his disappointing showing in the Prince Of Wales's Stakes at Royal Ascot.

Aidan O'Brien's dual Derby hero was sent off the well-backed 5-2 favourite but couldn't make an impact on Al Kazeem and Mukhadram, who fought out a thrilling finish.

Roger Charlton's Al Kazeem, who had beaten Camelot in the Tattersalls Gold Cup last month, edged the verdict over the William Haggas-trained Mukhadram, with The Fugue taking third for John Gosden.

denphone 20-06-2013 10:06
Re: Horse Racing
 
Estimate takes Gold test.

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

Quote:
Sir Michael Stoute is well aware the Queen's filly Estimate faces the toughest test of her career in today's Gold Cup at Royal Ascot.

The four-year-old daughter of Monsun has won three of her six career starts and heads to the two-and-a-half-mile test as one of the least experienced members of the 18-runner field.

Nevertheless, she is a likely favourite having provided Her Majesty with a win at the meeting last year in the Queen's Vase and she also impressed on her seasonal reappearance.

denphone 20-06-2013 14:26
Re: Horse Racing
 
Rock ready to roll.

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

Quote:
Saddler's Rock strives to go two better than last year in the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot this afternoon.

John Oxx's stayer should possibly have a few more big-race wins on his CV than just the Doncaster and Goodwood Cups. Not a horse seemingly blessed with a huge amount of luck, he was third in this race 12 months ago on unsuitably soft ground and things went badly wrong in the Dubai Gold Cup in March.

Smartly away under Declan McDonogh, his saddle soon slipped and his rider was unable to ride any kind of finish, doing well in the end to be as close as he was.
Here are my tips for day 3 of Royal Ascot.

2.30 Coulsty
3.05 Alive Alive Oh
3.45 Saddler's Rock
4.25 Wentworth
5.00 Indian Chief
5.35 Space Ship

denphone 20-06-2013 16:39
Re: Horse Racing
 
Riposte lands emotional Ribblesdale.

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

Quote:
Riposte provided the Royal Ascot crowd with the win they were all craving for Lady Cecil in the Ribblesdale Stakes.

Lady Cecil's husband Sir Henry Cecil died only last week but laid out all his plans for the meeting, at which he recorded a record 75 winners, beforehand.

After missing the break, Tom Queally had to make ground up quickly but Riposte did that effortlessly and quickened in the style of a very smart filly to beat Just Pretending by two and a quarter lengths.

denphone 20-06-2013 18:40
Re: Horse Racing
 
Golden success for the Queen.


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


Quote:
Estimate raised the roof at Royal Ascot by providing the Queen with victory in the Gold Cup.

Trained by Sir Michael Stoute and ridden by Ryan Moore, the four-year-old filly become the first horse owned by a reigning monarch to win the two-and-a-half-mile showpiece.

The 7-2 favourite was challenged strongly inside the final furlong by Simenon and French raider Top Trip, but Estimate stuck her neck out gamely for a famous success.

Estimate won at the meeting last year in the Queen's Vase, returning to action this season with victory in the Sagaro Stakes, after which she was promoted towards the head of the Gold Cup market.

denphone 21-06-2013 06:35
Re: Horse Racing
 
Riposte lands emotional Ribblesdale.

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

Quote:
Riposte provided the Royal Ascot crowd with the win they were all craving for Lady Cecil in the Ribblesdale Stakes.

Lady Cecil's husband Sir Henry Cecil died only last week but laid out all his plans for the meeting, at which he recorded a record 75 winners, beforehand.

After missing the break, Tom Queally had to make ground up quickly but Riposte did that effortlessly and quickened in the style of a very smart filly to beat Just Pretending by two and a quarter lengths.

Plenty were in with chances turning into the straight after a slow gallop had been set, and the likes of Elik, Just Pretending and Winsili were waiting to pounce. However, as soon as Queally pressed the button, Riposte, related to the great Frankel, put the race to bed. Just Pretending made up plenty of ground from the rear to claim second, with Elik third and Winsili fourth.

denphone 21-06-2013 10:41
Re: Horse Racing
 
Here are my tips for day 4 of Royal Ascot.

2.30 Joyeuse
3.05 Greatwood
3.45 Sky Lantern
4.25 Albasharah
5.00 Baihas
5.35 Redvers.

denphone 21-06-2013 12:43
Re: Horse Racing
 
Classic showdown in Coronation.

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

Quote:
Sky Lantern and Just The Judge, first and second in the 1000 Guineas, meet once again in a mouthwatering renewal of the Coronation Stakes at Royal Ascot today.

Richard Hannon's Sky Lantern was a Group One winner at two and although she was beaten on her return in the Nell Gwyn, she showed the benefit of that run when coming with a late run to nail the Charlie Hills-trained Just The Judge close home.

Just The Judge gained some compensation when winning the Irish 1000 Guineas in fine style and Hills is quietly confident of reversing the Newmarket Classic form in Berkshire.

denphone 21-06-2013 17:11
Re: Horse Racing
 
Lantern takes Coronation crown

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

Quote:
Sky Lantern defied stall 16 of 17 to run out a hugely impressive winner of the Coronation Stakes at Royal Ascot.

Richard Hughes made an early decision to drop the grey filly, winner of the 1000 Guineas at Newmarket on her most recent outing, in last from her outside stall and needed to pass every rival in the straight.

However, when he pressed the button the response was electric as trainer Richard Hannon got off the mark for the meeting in the best possible style. French raider Kenhope was a distant second, with Irish Guineas winner Just The Judge in third.

denphone 22-06-2013 06:55
Re: Horse Racing
 
Hillstar peaks in King Edward

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

Quote:
Just 24 hours after winning the Ascot Gold Cup with the Queen's Estimate, Sir Michael Stoute unearthed a viable contender for the St Leger after Hillstar took the King Edward VII Stakes under a fine waiting ride from Ryan Moore.

Investec Derby fourth Battle Of Marengo was sent off the 10-11 favourite for the Group Two over a mile and a half and jockey Joseph O'Brien made a bold bid for home. The race looked over as he was a good three lengths clear of the pack entering the final furlong, but Hillstar made relentless progress on the outside.

denphone 22-06-2013 10:35
Re: Horse Racing
 
Here are my tips for day five of Royal Ascot.

2.30 Ihtimal
3.05 Mount Athos
3.45 Society Rock
4.25 York Glory
5.00 Lahaag
5.35 Courtesy Call

denphone 22-06-2013 13:00
Re: Horse Racing
 
Fanshawe 'happy' with Rock star.

http://www.attheraces.info/article.a...k+star&day=Sat

Quote:
James Fanshawe is keeping his fingers crossed Society Rock gets the breaks as he aims to regain his crown in the Diamond Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot today.

The dual course and distance winner was something of a surprise victor when triumphing in the mud in the 2011 Jubilee, despite finishing second in the race a year earlier, but has proved that to be no fluke with a number of top-notch efforts at the highest level since.

denphone 22-06-2013 17:53
Re: Horse Racing
 
Lethal dazzles in Diamond

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

Quote:
Lethal Force ran out a hugely impressive winner of the Diamond Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot for trainer Clive Cox and jockey Adam Kirby.

The four-year-old grey made just about every yard of the running and burst clear two furlongs out.

The 4-1 favourite Society Rock made up relentless ground under Kieren Fallon and at one stage looked likely to reel in the leader, but Kirby kept Lethal Force up to his work and the 11-1 chance crossed the line two lengths clear. Krypton Factor (25-1) finished well for third, with Gordon Lord Byron and Sea Siren close up behind.

devilincarnate 22-06-2013 18:00
Re: Horse Racing
 
Den you forgot to post this one mate
http://m.bbc.co.uk/sport/horse-racing/23016043

denphone 22-06-2013 18:33
Re: Horse Racing
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by devilincarnate (Post 35587224)
Den you forgot to post this one mate
http://m.bbc.co.uk/sport/horse-racing/23016043
l was leaving that post to later on as it was very sad what happened straight after the race.:(

denphone 23-06-2013 06:35
Re: Horse Racing
 
Berkshire in a different parish.

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

Quote:
Paul Cole's Berkshire ran out a convincing winner of the Chesham Stakes at Royal Ascot.

Sent off at 16-1 after finishing third on his debut at Newbury, the Jim Crowley-ridden winner came from last to first within a matter of strides.

Drawn 21 of 21, the son of Mount Nelson bounded two and a half lengths clear of 11-4 favourite Bunker, with Godolphin's Ihtimal third.

Cole used to be a man renowned for his training of two-year-olds and was winning the race for a fourth time.

denphone 23-06-2013 09:42
Re: Horse Racing
 
Wokingham glory for York

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

Quote:
Jamie Spencer partnered York Glory to a clear-cut victory in the Wokingham Stakes at Royal Ascot.

Held up right at the back of the pack, Kevin Ryan's grey got a perfect split on the inside of Shropshire and the 14-1 chance powered home to give the trainer a second winner of the week after Lightning Cloud's success on Friday in the Buckingham Palace Stakes.

Kieren Fallon kicked early on the well-backed Gabriel's Lad but he looked a sitting duck a furlong out and Shropshire made eyecatching progress to hit the front, but Spencer always looked to have his measure and galloped clear to win by a length and three-quarters. Dinkum Diamond was third, with Khubala fourth and Glass Office fifth.

denphone 23-06-2013 12:50
Re: Horse Racing
 
Hanagan avoids serious injury

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

Quote:
Paul Hanagan will return to action later in the week after escaping serious injury in a fall at Royal Ascot on Saturday.

The rider suffered a nasty tumble after his mount Ektihaam slipped on the bend in the Hardwicke Stakes and went for X-rays on his upper arm following his fall, but his agent Richard Hale reports there to be no serious damage.

He said: "There's no breakages, he's just very stiff and sore. He'll take a couple of days off now and come back on Wednesday or Thursday."

denphone 23-06-2013 16:27
Re: Horse Racing
 
Telescope team consider options.

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

denphone 23-06-2013 19:48
Re: Horse Racing
 
Moore reads it right on Novellist

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

Quote:
French superstar Cirrus Des Aigles came home a well-beaten fifth as Ryan Moore grabbed Group One glory aboard Novellist in the Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud.

Cirrus Des Aigles was making his first appearance since chasing home the brilliant Frankel in the Champion Stakes last October and travelled smartly towards the head of affairs under Olivier Peslier, but Moore ranged up to challenge on Novellist at the top of the home straight and it was soon evident the German runner had won the argument.

denphone 24-06-2013 06:30
Re: Horse Racing
 
Lark's wings clipped in France.

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

Quote:
The Lark could finish only fifth as Pacific Rim took the honours in the Abu Dhabi Prix de Malleret at Saint-Cloud.

A fine third in the Investec Oaks at Epsom at the end of May, Michael Bell's filly was due to run in the Ribblesdale Stakes at Royal Ascot on Thursday, but was withdrawn on account of the drying conditions and was instead sent to France for this Group Two.

denphone 24-06-2013 22:32
Re: Horse Racing
 
Eclipse next stop for Al Kazeem

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

Quote:
Al Kazeem is to run in the Coral-Eclipse on his next start and not the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes, trainer Roger Charlton said.

The five-year-old has won four on the bounce, with the last two coming in Group One company, most recently in the Prince of Wales's Stakes at the Royal meeting last week.

He had been thought likely to contest the mid-summer championship back at Ascot next month before being aimed at the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, but while Longchamp remains his ultimate aim, the Dubawi entire will take a different route to Paris, starting at Sandown on July 6

denphone 25-06-2013 07:06
Re: Horse Racing
 
Judge in line for Nassau

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

Quote:
The Nassau Stakes at Glorious Goodwood is next on the agenda for Just The Judge after she was firmly put in her place by Sky Lantern in the Coronation Stakes.

Sky Lantern emerged as a narrow winner when the pair met for the first time in the 1000 Guineas at Newmarket, but with Just The Judge running out an impressive winner of the Irish Guineas subsequently, many expected her to turn the tables at Royal Ascot.

denphone 25-06-2013 11:30
Re: Horse Racing
 
Sugar pleases in Curragh spin.

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

Quote:
Patrick Prendergast was pleased with how Sugar Boy handled the ground at the Curragh on Monday morning as his Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby candidate worked at the racecourse.

The Authorized colt has not run since winning the Sandown Classic Trial in April, where Galileo Rock and Libertarian, both placed at Epsom, were behind him in third and fourth respectively.

Prendergast, whose charge was second to Battle Of Marengo in the Ballysax Stakes prior to Sandown, has specifically waited for the Curragh Classic, mainly in the hope of the track suiting him better than Epsom, and also for the chance of softer ground.

denphone 25-06-2013 19:08
Re: Horse Racing
 
Lethal handed Nunthorpe option

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

Quote:
Lethal Force has been given an entry in the Nunthorpe Stakes following his convincing victory in the Diamond Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot.

Clive Cox feels he has to give York's five-furlong dash in August consideration after Lethal Force showed great speed throughout Saturday's Group One.

denphone 26-06-2013 06:51
Re: Horse Racing
 
Lynam plans display of Power.

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

Quote:
Eddie Lynam's two star sprinters Sole Power and Slade Power are set to clash in the Darley July Cup at Newmarket.

Proven top-class performer Sole Power secured a well deserved Group One haul in the King's Stand Stakes at Royal Ascot a week ago, his second victory at the highest level following his shock 100-1 win in the 2010 Nunthorpe at York.

Slade Power, two years younger than his stable companion, made his Group One debut in the Diamond Jubilee Stakes and while he came up short, he was far from disgraced in finishing seventh.

denphone 26-06-2013 19:29
Re: Horse Racing
 
International option for Approach.

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

Quote:
Dawn Approach has been given the option of stepping back up in trip for the Juddmonte International at York on August 21.

Jim Bolger's brilliant miler added last week's St James's Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot to his Qipco 2000 Guineas triumph at Newmarket as he bounced back from the ignominy of an unbelievably poor run in the Investec Derby.

The colt, who wears the Godolphin blue, is among 35 entries for the Group One over an extended mile and a quarter, won last year by Frankel.

A highly-quality entry includes Toronado, who was just touched off by Dawn Approach at Ascot, Derby hero Ruler Of The World, Al Kazeem, St Nicholas Abbey and Snow Fairy.

denphone 27-06-2013 07:10
Re: Horse Racing
 
Beckett: Plans fluid for Gesture.

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

Quote:
Ralph Beckett is still mulling the options for Investec Oaks second Secret Gesture.

The daughter of Galileo finished three and three-quarter lengths adrift of fellow Beckett inmate Talent at Epsom, despite being sent off much the shorter priced of the pair.

Talent is firmly on course to bid for a Classic double in the Darley Irish Oaks on July 20 but while Secret Gesture is also entered for that race, Beckett is not sure if she will line up at the Curragh.

denphone 28-06-2013 07:58
Re: Horse Racing
 
World tops Derby nine

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

Quote:
Ruler Of The World will face eight rivals as he bids for a Classic double in Saturday's Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby at the Curragh.

Aidan O'Brien's colt won the Derby at Epsom on just his third start, having been unraced as a juvenile, and will clash again with the placed runners from that day.

Epsom second Libertarian will have his final start for Elaine Burke after being bought by Godolphin, while David Wachman's Galileo Rock will try to improve on his third place.

denphone 28-06-2013 10:09
Re: Horse Racing
 
Falmouth likely for Kate

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

Quote:
Elusive Kate is poised to take her chance in the Etihad Airways Falmouth Stakes following her fine return to the track at Royal Ascot.

The John Gosden-trained filly finished a pleasing fourth in the Queen Anne Stakes on her first start since last October.

Although the Prix Rothschild at Deauville could be an option, she appears more likely to run in the Falmouth at Newmarket on July 12.

The daughter of Elusive Quality finished a half-length second behind Giofra in last year's renewal of the Group One at Headquarters.

denphone 28-06-2013 13:44
Re: Horse Racing
 
Libertarian tries to conquer World

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

Quote:
Libertarian renews rivalry with his Investec Derby conqueror Ruler Of The World in the Dubai Duty Free-sponsored Irish version at the Curragh on Saturday evening.

A shock winner of the Dante Stakes at York, the three-year-old proved that was no fluke with a fantastic effort at Epsom and he emerged with extra credit given he did not appear to handle the undulating track.

He has since been snapped up by Godolphin and is set to make his final start for North Yorkshire trainer Elaine Burke this weekend.

denphone 28-06-2013 18:00
Re: Horse Racing
 
O'Brien confident of Derby double

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

Quote:
Joseph O'Brien is confident Ruler Of The World can maintain his unbeaten record and hand father Aidan a remarkable 11th Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby.

The master of Ballydoyle has saddled the likes of Galileo (2001), High Chaparral (2002) and last year's hero Camelot to win the Curragh Classic, with that trio all succeeding on the back of Epsom Derby glory.

Ruler Of The World, ridden by Ryan Moore at Epsom, bids to follow in their hoofprints, with the trainer's son getting back on board for the first time since he won his maiden at the track in April.

denphone 29-06-2013 07:11
Re: Horse Racing
 
Libertarian out for revenge

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

Quote:
Libertarian aims to provide Elaine and Karl Burke with the perfect parting gift before heading off to pastures new in the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby.

The son of New Approach did not make his debut until winning a Pontefract maiden in early April and was seemingly exposed when only fourth on his next appearance at Sandown, but he roared back with a shock victory in the Dante Stakes at York to book his ticket to the biggest race of them all - the Epsom Derby.

Despite struggling to adapt to the undulating terrain, the sizeable colt ran a fantastic race in the premier Classic, beating all bar Aidan O'Brien's Ruler Of The World.

denphone 29-06-2013 10:19
Re: Horse Racing
 
Hawk seeks Criterion compensation

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

denphone 29-06-2013 12:23
Re: Horse Racing
 
O'Brien happy with Improved show

http://www.attheraces.info/article.a...d+show&day=Sat

Quote:
Aidan O'Brien expects Most Improved to live up to his name after last year's St James's Palace Stakes winner finished third of four behind stablemate Flying The Flag on his comeback run in the eFlow 'You First' International Stakes at the Curragh.

The Ballydoyle trainer felt the four-year-old, formerly with Brian Meehan, is sure to benefit from his first start for 251 days.

Most Improved was sent off the 5-4 favourite, but could never get in a blow for Joseph O'Brien in this Group Three heat over a mile and a quarter

denphone 29-06-2013 17:58
Re: Horse Racing
 
Tominator cracks second Plate.

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

Quote:
Tominator came with a storming late run under Graham Lee to land the John Smith's Northumberland Plate at Newcastle for the second time.

The Jonjo O'Neill-trained grey, who won the prestigious prize in 2011 when with Reg Hollinshead, had plenty to do in the closing stages as Oriental Fox burst clear and made the best of his way home.

But Tominator (8-1), despite carrying the burden of top weight, made remorseless progress and nailed his rival close home to snatch the race by a short head in a pulsating finish, with a further length and a quarter to Brockwell in third. Mubaraza finished fourth.

denphone 29-06-2013 21:15
Re: Horse Racing
 
Leather lands Derby glory.

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

Quote:
Trading Leather landed the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby at the Curragh in terrific style for Jim Bolger as Epsom hero Ruler Of The World flopped in fifth place.

Kevin Manning settled the son of Teofilo in third behind the pace set by Ralston Road and Cap O'Rushes and moved up to challenge for the lead inside the final two furlongs.

With Ruler Of The World and Libertarian failing to get in a blow from the rear it was left to Epsom third Galileo Rock to put in a big challenge, but Trading Leather (6-1) ran on strongly and passed the post the commanding winner by a length and three-quarters, with Aidan O'Brien's unlucky Festive Cheer a further length and three-quarters away third.

denphone 30-06-2013 08:26
Re: Horse Racing
 
Camelot team mull retirement.

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

Quote:
Aidan O'Brien has revealed last year's 2000 Guineas and dual Derby hero Camelot could be retired after failing to recapture his best form this season.

The son of Montjeu kicked off his Classic campaign with a last-gasp victory at Newmarket before running out a hugely impressive winner of the Epsom Derby, but after following up in the Irish Derby he could not quite claim the Triple Crown as he was denied by Encke in the St Leger at Doncaster.

denphone 30-06-2013 10:27
Re: Horse Racing
 
Sudirman on track in Railway.

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

Quote:
David Wachman claimed the Dubai Duty Free Full Of Surprises Railway Stakes at the Curragh for the second successive year as 5-1 shot Sudirman sprang a minor surprise in the hands of Wayne Lordan, who went on to a hat-trick.

Aidan O'Brien's Norfolk Stakes runner-up Coach House was unsurprisingly all the rage for the Group Two contest, sent off an 8-15 favourite just nine days after his fine Royal Ascot display.

But while the juvenile loomed up menacingly over a furlong out, his challenge came to nothing and he eventually came home a well-beaten third.

denphone 30-06-2013 12:58
Re: Horse Racing
 
Bold Bolger plans his approach.

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

Quote:
Dawn Approach is likely to run in both the Qipco Sussex Stakes at Goodwood and the Prix Jacques le Marois at Deauville after returning to his best at Royal Ascot.

The impressive 2000 Guineas winner showed his self destruction in the Derby to be a one-off when holding off Toronado in the St James's Palace Stakes and he is likely to meet that rival again at the Glorious meeting on July 31.

denphone 30-06-2013 16:28
Re: Horse Racing
 
Curragh 'came too soon' for Lib.

http://www.attheraces.info/article.a...or+Lib&day=Sun

Quote:
Connections of Libertarian believe the Investec Derby runner-up may have been feeling the effects of several tough runs when well-beaten at the Curragh on Saturday.

The colt was having his fifth run in less then three months when trailing in eighth of nine behind Trading Leather in the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby.

Since making a winning debut at Pontefract in early April, the son of New Approach had shown himself to be a classy performer, winning the Dante Stakes at York before staying on strongly to take second place at Epsom four weeks ago.

denphone 01-07-2013 07:03
Re: Horse Racing
 
Pretty Polly glory for Varian.

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

Quote:
Ambivalent sprang a minor surprise with a gutsy success in the Oxigen Environment Pretty Polly Stakes at the Curragh.

The Roger Varian-trained filly made most of the running in the hands of Johnny Murtagh and fended off all-comers to land the Group One spoils.

Harasiya cut out the initial pace but Ambivalent soon got her head in front as Murtagh made the most of the rail position from stall one, and after seeing off that challenger the 10-1 shot pulled out more as the pack closed in, keeping on grimly to the line to defeat the Aidan O'Brien-trained 5-2 favourite Was by half a length.

denphone 01-07-2013 09:58
Re: Horse Racing
 
Havana strikes gold in France.

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

Quote:
Havana Gold swooped late to take Group One honours in the Prix Jean Prat at Chantilly for trainer Richard Hannon.

One of three runners carrying the colours of Qatar Racing, Havana Gold (6-1) collared San Marino Grey close home under Mickael Barzalona to gain a first win at the top level.

Mondialiste stuck on well after carrying out pacemaking duties for the Freddie Head stable to claim third spot, while the 7-4 favourite Style Vendome was fourth.

denphone 01-07-2013 12:28
Re: Horse Racing
 
Dettori takes Al Thani post

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

Quote:
Frankie Dettori has been appointed as the new retained rider for leading owner Sheikh Joaan Al Thani.

Al Thani is one of the rising stars of the owning and breeding ranks with the likes of St James's Palace Stakes runner-up Toronado, Group One winner Olympic Glory and French 2,000 Guineas hero Style Vendome among his horses.

He also recently purchased Naas Listed winner Sandiva, who Dettori partnered when second in the Albany Stakes at Royal Ascot

denphone 01-07-2013 14:31
Re: Horse Racing
 
Kazeem tops Eclipse eight.

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

Quote:
Al Kazeem leads a small but select field of eight horses confirmed at the five-day stage for the Coral-Eclipse at Sandown on Saturday.

The Roger Charlton-trained five-year-old has emerged as a force at the highest level this season and will be seeking his third straight Group One success after the Tattersalls Gold Cup and, most recently, the Prince of Wales's Stakes at Royal Ascot.

denphone 01-07-2013 16:32
Re: Horse Racing
 
Irish Oaks next for Alive Alive Oh

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

Quote:
Alive Alive Oh is to go straight to the Darley Irish Oaks after being a late withdrawal from the Pretty Polly Stakes at the Curragh on Sunday.

The Tommy Stack-trained filly was taken out of the 10-furlong Group One after she was found to be in season on the morning of the race.

It was the second time in 10 days that she has been an 11th hour absentee from a big race after missing the Ribblesdale Stakes at Royal Ascot because the ground was considered too quick.

denphone 01-07-2013 19:04
Re: Horse Racing
 
Cecil duo star in Haydock entry.

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

Quote:
Lady Cecil-trained duo Wild Coco and Songbird are among 18 fillies and mares confirmed for the bet365 Lancashire Oaks at Haydock on Saturday.

Wild Coco looked a potentially top-class filly in the making when winning the Lillie Langtry at Goodwood and the Park Hill Stakes at Doncaster last year, but has not been seen in competitive action since the latter of those triumphs in mid-September.

denphone 02-07-2013 07:13
Re: Horse Racing
 
Botti has Classic hopes for Frankie.

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

Quote:
Frankie Dettori can look forward to riding a host of star names for the remainder of this season and beyond after being appointed retained rider to owner Sheikh Joaan Al Thani.

While Richard Hughes will keep the ride on those trained by Richard Hannon, including Toronado and Olympic Glory, Dettori will be linking up with the Marco Botti-trained Planteur, for whom the big target at the end of the season is likely to be the Breeders' Cup Classic.

denphone 02-07-2013 09:26
Re: Horse Racing
 
Shea pleases in Newmarket spin.

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

Quote:
Shea Shea delighted connections in a racecourse workout at Newmarket on Monday morning as part of his preparation for the Darley July Cup.

The South African speedster went five furlongs in the hands of work rider Philip Shea on the July Course ahead of the big sprint on Saturday week.

Trainer Mike De Kock's assistant Steve Jell was pleased the six-year-old was a lot more relaxed than he had been just two weeks ago at Royal Ascot when he was just beaten by Sole Power in the King's Stand Stakes.

denphone 02-07-2013 18:55
Re: Horse Racing
 
Varian in no rush with Ektihaam.

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

Quote:
Roger Varian has yet to make any firm plans for Ektihaam following his unfortunate mishap at Royal Ascot.

The four-year-old was bowling along at the head of affairs in the Hardwicke Stakes when he slipped up rounding the bend around a mile from home, catapulting Paul Hanagan into the running rail.

Thankfully both horse and jockey escaped without serious injuries, and a return to Ascot for the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes on July 27 remains under consideration.

denphone 03-07-2013 07:21
Re: Horse Racing
 
Pastorius primed for Eclipse bid.

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

Quote:
German trainer Mario Hofer is confident stable star Pastorius is back to his best ahead of his tilt at the Coral-Eclipse at Sandown on Saturday.

A dual Group One winner in his homeland last summer, before finishing a close third behind esteemed compatriot Danedream in the Grosser Preis Von Baden, the exciting colt signed off his three-year-old campaign with a fine fourth behind the mighty Frankel in the Champion Stakes at Ascot.

denphone 03-07-2013 09:22
Re: Horse Racing
 
Smith 'gutted' at BHA decision.

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

denphone 03-07-2013 11:44
Re: Horse Racing
 
Panther primed for Goodwood.

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

Quote:
Brown Panther will head to Glorious Goodwood next before attempting greater riches following his latest victory at Pontefract.

The star of Michael Owen's Manor House stables in Cheshire is being aimed at the Glorious Stakes ahead of the Irish St Leger, in which he was narrowly beaten into third place behind Royal Diamond last September.

And if all goes to plan, a trip to Australia for the Melbourne Cup in early November will be the ultimate target.

denphone 03-07-2013 15:41
Re: Horse Racing
 
Muk team ready for Eclipse rematch

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

Quote:
Connections of Mukhadram have no objection to the colt striking from the front once again when he clashes with his Royal Ascot conqueror Al Kazeem in the Coral-Eclipse at Sandown on Saturday.

The four-year-old, trained by William Haggas, made a gallant attempt to make all the running in the Prince Of Wales's Stakes but was caught in the dying strides by Roger Charlton's Tattersalls Gold Cup winner and beaten a neck. Mukhadram came out of that race in excellent shape and showed his well-being ahead of the rematch with a spin on the gallops on Wednesday morning.

denphone 04-07-2013 07:13
Re: Horse Racing
 
War 'possible' for Eclipse.

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

Quote:
Aidan O'Brien has stripped his potential runners in Saturday's Coral-Eclipse down to two with Mars and Declaration Of War still in the shake-up.

Three-year-old Mars, who was a career-best third to Dawn Approach in the St James's Palace Stakes, is the only guaranteed starter at this stage but Declaration Of War could yet step up to a mile and a quarter after his Queen Anne victory. Camelot, beaten twice by Eclipse favourite Al Kazeem this season, is the only one of the trio left in the race to miss out.

denphone 04-07-2013 09:20
Re: Horse Racing
 
Head aiming high with Cloud.

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

Quote:
Freddie Head is eyeing an ambitious double at Deauville this summer for Moonlight Cloud, who makes a belated seasonal debut at Longchamp on Saturday.

The mare, who gave Australian star Black Caviar a mighty scare in the Diamond Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot last year, reappears in the Group Two Prix de la Porte Maillot over seven furlongs.

After that, Head intends to run her on successive weekends at Deauville in Group One events.

denphone 05-07-2013 07:10
Re: Horse Racing
 
Kazeem stars in Eclipse septet.

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

Quote:
Roger Charlton's Al Kazeem will face six rivals as he goes in search of a third successive victory at the highest level in Saturday's Coral-Eclipse at Sandown.

The five-year-old has won his last four races, landing the Jockey Club Stakes at Newmarket on his only run last year, the Gordon Richards Stakes on his return to action this season and, more impressively, the Tattersalls Gold Cup at the Curragh and the Prince Of Wales's Stakes at Royal Ascot.

denphone 05-07-2013 09:15
Re: Horse Racing
 
Toomey seriously hurt in fall.

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

Lets hope he recovers fully from his serious injury.

denphone 05-07-2013 11:24
Re: Horse Racing
 
Marengo set for Paris challenge.

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

Quote:
Battle Of Marengo is set to tackle the Grand Prix de Paris at Longchamp on Saturday week.

The Aidan O'Brien-trained colt finished fourth behind stablemate Ruler Of The World in the Derby at Epsom but could finish only second when dropped to Group Two company for the King Edward VII Stakes at Royal Ascot.

denphone 05-07-2013 16:32
Re: Horse Racing
 
Champions option for Farhh.

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

Quote:
Saeed bin Suroor is eyeing Champions Day at Ascot in October as a potential comeback date for his sidelined stable star Farhh.

Placed in five consecutive Group One events last season - beating all bar Frankel in the Sussex Stakes at Goodwood and the Juddmonte International at York - Farhh made a sparkling return to action in the Lockinge Stakes at Newbury in May.

A setback in early June meant the Godolphin-owned five-year-old was forced to miss an intended trip to Royal Ascot, while connections have subsequently ruled out a second attempt at the Sussex Stakes on July 31.

denphone 05-07-2013 19:03
Re: Horse Racing
 
Suroor seeking Oaks success.

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

Quote:
Saeed bin Suroor is hoping Albasharah can gain compensation for a luckless run at Royal Ascot as she aims to get back on the winning trail in the bet365 Lancashire Oaks at Haydock on Saturday.

Unraced as a juvenile but impressive on her two starts as a three-year-old at Nottingham and Kempton, the Godolphin filly kept her unbeaten record intact with an eight-length romp at Doncaster on her seasonal reappearance.

denphone 06-07-2013 06:33
Re: Horse Racing
 
O'Brien looking for answers

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

Quote:
Aidan O'Brien is looking for answers to the future as Declaration Of War tackles a 10-furlong Group One event for the first time in the Coral-Eclipse at Sandown.

The four-year-old has won six of his eight starts over a variety of trips ranging from eight to 10 and a half furlongs.

His only two defeats have come on his first start for O'Brien in the Solonoway Stakes and the Lockinge in April, when he ran inexplicably badly.


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