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denphone 05-11-2011 15:03
Re: Horse Racing
 
Yes l looked at this race and my thought were its a tricky betting heat in the 3.10 at Doncaster but yes Kiama Bay at 12-1 is good each way value.


17.20 Churchill Downs Brigantin 8/1 E/W

21.25 Churchill Downs Daddy Long Legs 9/1 E/W

denphone 05-11-2011 17:19
Re: Horse Racing
 
http://www.sportinglife.com/racing/n...8.html&BID=465

Quote:
The Minack led home Meanus Dandy for a Paul Nicholls one-two in the Badger Ales Trophy at Wincanton.


http://www.sportinglife.com/racing/n...3.html&BID=465

Quote:
Kauto Stone jumped enthusiastically on his way to victory in the Ladbrokes.com Chase at Down Royal.

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"You would not think he's Kauto Star's brother to look at him as he's a different type of horse but it's nice to have him in the team," he told Racing UK.
http://www.sportinglife.com/racing/n...3.html&BID=465

Quote:
Celestial Halo won the Grade Two totepool Elite Hurdle at Wincanton for the second time in three years, providing Paul Nicholls with a fourth winner on the card in the process.

http://www.sportinglife.com/racing/n...6.html&BID=465

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Quito De La Roque won a thrilling JNwine.com Champion Chase at Down Royal.
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"He's a second-season novice, it was a great performance today. He just won today because he's a good horse.

denphone 05-11-2011 19:21
Re: Horse Racing
 
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...ip/942999/top/

Quote:
PAUL HANAGAN retained the Flat jockeys' championship at Doncaster on Saturday but was quick to play down hopes that he will challenge for a third title next season
Quote:
Hanagan said: "This is very special. To win it again is unbelievable. It only seems like two minutes ago that I was here last year.


http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...ap/943091/top/

Doncaster, Saturday

Betfred November Handicap (Class 2) 1m4f, 3yo+

Quote:
THE John Gosden-trained Zuider Zee ran out an easy winner of the November Handicap at Doncaster on Saturday.

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...on/943154/top/

USA, Saturday

Churchill Downs: Breeders' Cup Marathon (Grade 2) 3yo+, dirt, 1m6f

Quote:
AFLEET AGAIN (Robert Reid jnr/Cornelio Velasquez) delivereda major upset in the first race of day two of the Breeders' Cup when staying on past tiring rivals to land the Marathon in which the European trio of Meeznah, Harrison's Cave and Brigantin where beaten out of sight
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The grey's owner Rober Krangel said: "He can run all day and just plod away. The stretch seemed to last an hour and a half. It was dreamlike watching it all happen."

denphone 05-11-2011 22:34
Re: Horse Racing
 
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse-racing/

USA, Saturday

Churchill Downs: Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf (Grade 1) 1m, turf, 2yo colts and geldings

Quote:
AFTER a series of near-misses on Friday and a miserable start to Saturday's card, Europe got on the scoresheet for the first time at the 28th Breeders' Cup when Aidan O'Brien and Ryan Moore teamed up to land the Juvenile Turf with impressive winner Wrote.

Quote:
"We're delighted - he ran a lovely race last time at Newmarket and he is a lovely horse," said O'Brien, whose winner received a quote of 16-1 from Ladbrokes for the Investec Derby.


http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...ry/943188/top/

USA, Saturday

Churchill Downs: Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (Grade 1) 3yo+, dirt, 1m

Quote:
CALEB'S POSSE ran a brilliant race under Rajiv Maragh, coming from well off the pace rounding the home bend to land the dirt mile by three and a half lengths.

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...uo/943182/top/

USA, Saturday


Churchill Downs: Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (Grade 2) 3yo+, turf, 5f

Quote:
STEVE ASMUSSEN and Corey Nakatani combined for their second triumph of the Breeders' Cup meeting when Regally Ready raced clear of the field to claim the $1 million Turf Sprint.

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Ludt said: "I have just taken over as Breeders' Cup chairman having been involved at board level for a few years. I can't put into words what this means other than 'wow'."


http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...ie/943174/top/

USA, Saturday

Churchill Downs: Sentient Jet Breeders' Cup Sprint (Grade 1) 6f, dirt, 3yo+

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SOUTHERN California speedball Amazombie (Bill Spawr/MikeSmith) proved himself one of the most versatile horses in the United Stakes when outduelling Force Freeze to take the photo-finish verdict in the Sentient Jet Breeders' Cup Sprint.
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"He is a pretty smart horse. He cruised down the back side and round the turn and has an explosive turn of foot. He'll be around a long time."


---------- Post added at 21:34 ---------- Previous post was at 20:24 ----------

http://www.sportinglife.com/racing/n...7.html&BID=465

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St Nicholas Abbey, trained by Aidan O'Brien and ridden by his son Joseph, was a brilliant winner of the Breeders' Cup Turf at Churchill Downs.

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O'Brien Jr became the youngest jockey ever to win a Breeders' Cup race at the tender age of 18.

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A clearly moved winning trainer said: "It's very special, unbelievable. It was a wonderful ride, it's incredible. What can I say, he's an incredible rider."

denphone 06-11-2011 06:39
Re: Horse Racing
 
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...43190/related/

USA, Saturday


Churchill Downs: Grey Goose Breeders' Cup Juvenile (Grade 1) 1m½f, dirt, 2yo

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AMERICA wanted, America expected but America was left disappointed after Union Rags, one of the home team's biggest Breeders' Cup bankers, was denied by inches in his attempt to wrestle the Juvenile from gate-to-wire winner Hansen (Michael Matz/Javier Castellano).

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Union Rags, sent off a heavily backed even-money favourite to extend his unbeaten record to four races, had been one of the back-stretch buzz horses in the build up to Flat racing's world championships, but his attempt to secure a second Breeders' Cup victory for trainer and national hero Michael Matz - who rescued three children following an aircraft crash in 1989 - was foiled in the most agonising fashion

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...43193/related/

USA, Saturday


Churchill Downs: Breeders' Cup Mile (Grade 1) 1m, turf, 3yo+

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THE EUROPEANS wanted her to win, the Americans wanted her to win, the whole of the racing world wanted her to win, but one final fairytale proved beyond the great Goldikova, who was forced to concede her Breeders' Cup Mile crown on the final start of her extraordinary racing career.

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I am very happy and very proud - maybe the brooding will come later,"said Goldikova's trainer Freddy Head. "We had a very good run and, for a moment, it looked like she was going to win, but she could not sustain the speed. Maybe the mileage and the years have taken their toll.

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...43194/related/

USA, Saturday


Churchill Downs: Breeders' Cup Classic (Grade 1) 1m2f, dirt, 3yo+

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A YEAR after he was beaten at the post on great mare Zenyatta, jockey Mike Smith exorcised the memory of that defeat to claim the Breeders' Cup Classic on Drosselmeyer and deny former girlfriend Chantal Sutherland her own slice of racing history on Game On Dude.
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An already memorable meeting for Aidan O'Brien could not end with a victory for So You Think but he held his own on his dirt debut and was on the quartersof the front-running Game On Dude halfway up the straight and battled hard before crossing the line in sixth.
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Sutherland, so near to becoming the first female jockey to win the Classic, was gracious in defeat if a little galled that the person who beat her was the man who had been her partner for six years until they split in 2010.

denphone 07-11-2011 06:18
Re: Horse Racing
 
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse-racing/

Quote:
CHAMPION jockey Tony McCoy said he is in for "a long winter" after he received a five-day whip ban at Ffos Las on Sunday.

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"I feel sorry for the owners and a little for the sport, too, because I used to think the racing in this country was the best place to be riding in the world and you worry about what every other county in the world now thinks of you," he said.



http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...wn/943538/top/

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JOHNNY MURTAGH was celebrating a fifth Irish Flat jockeys' championship on Sunday after a double on the final day of the season at Leopardstown.

TheDaddy 08-11-2011 07:44
Re: Horse Racing
 
Danny Cook has 3 races at Huntingdon today starting just after 13:00 IIRC, I'll be having a little nibble e/w on all 3 I should think depending on the odds.

denphone 09-11-2011 06:32
Re: Horse Racing
 
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...ng/943820/top/

Quote:
CHAMPION trainer Richard Hannon said on Sunday he would not decide until the spring at earliest whether he will bid for a third successive trainers' title next year or opt for retirement.

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...er/944500/top/

Quote:
TRAINER Paul Nolan is leaning towards running Noble Prince in Saturday's Paddy Power Gold Cup despite also entering his exciting chaser at Navan a day later.

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"Things are still up in the air regarding where Noble Prince willrun at the weekend," said Nolan on Tuesday. "We're not ruling out the Fortria Chase at Navan on Sunday, but we are leaning towards Cheltenham.

denphone 10-11-2011 06:44
Re: Horse Racing
 
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...le/944791/top/

Bangor, Wednesday

Golden Bear Beginners' Chase (Class 4) 2m1½f, 4yo+

Quote:
LAST season's Champion Hurdle runner-up Peddlers Cross sealed victory in his first chase in excellent fashion, jumping fluently under a conservative Timmy Murphy before effortlessly stretching clear on the run-in.


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Peddlers Cross jumped with an assurance and composure that will have been hugely pleasing to connections and ante-post backers of the six-year-old.

denphone 11-11-2011 06:42
Re: Horse Racing
 
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse-racing/

Quote:
THE BHA has announced further amendments to the new whip rules that have infuriated jockeys since they were introduced on October 10.
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Bans for a first offence for one hit over limit are now two days from five, while two hits over the limit is five days rather than seven.
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The changes will be implemented for the start of the three-day Open meeting at Cheltenham on Friday. Whip bans imposed since October 21 will be reappraised under the new penalty structure which means Tony McCoy's five-day ban is reduced to two days.


http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...ck/945166/top/

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SOLWHIT has met with a setback and his chasing debut has been put on hold until early in the new year, according to trainer Charles Byrnes.
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The seven-year-old was expected to start over fences sometime this month but Byrnes said on Thursday: "Solwhit has had a bit of a setback and it’ll be the other side of Christmas before he starts off over fences.

denphone 12-11-2011 06:39
Re: Horse Racing
 
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...ut/945929/top/

Cheltenham, Friday

Steel Plate And Sections Novices' Chase 2m4½f, 4yo+

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HIGH-CLASS hurdler Grands Crus was cut to 7-2 (from 8) with Paddy Power for the RSA Chase at the Cheltenham Festival after he made a successful transition to fences on Friday.

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Winning rider Scudamore said: "He was very, very impressive. He was settled and I was always very comfortable. It's probably the quickest ground he's run on but he's handled that.


http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...-2/945873/top/

Cheltenham, Friday

Opus Energy Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) 2m½f Old course, 4yo+

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STEPS TO FREEDOM made it three wins from three over hurdles when edging out Prospect Wells in a sprint finish up the Cheltenham hill.

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Winning trainer Jessica Harrington said: "He's a very nice prospect and he might not even run before the Festival. He's been on the go all summer and has had three runs over hurdles and rather than drag his heart out over the winter we might just put him away.

Report: Cheltenham, Friday

paddypower.com On Mobile Handicap Chase 2m, 4yo+

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TANKS FOR THAT kept up the hot streak for in-form trainer Nicky Henderson and struck for the fans of Pricewise when he ran out an impressive winner at Cheltenham on Friday.

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Victory gave Henderson his eighth winner from his last 12 runners.

denphone 12-11-2011 15:03
Re: Horse Racing
 
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse-racing/

Cheltenham, Saturday

JCB Triumph Hurdle Trial (Grade 2) 2m½f, Old course, 3yo

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HINTERLAND gave Paul Nicholls a second successive winner of the JCB Triumph Hurlde Trial on his British debut on Saturday.
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Nicholls said: "He's been awesome at home in his work and he's done on the track what he does at home. He'll be a smart chaser one day. He could be a really good one.

Very impressive indeed.



http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...ud/946360/top/

France, Saturday

Saint-Cloud: Criterium de Saint-Cloud (Group 1) 1m2f, 2yo

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MANDAEAN (Andre Fabre/Maxime Guyon) took the step up to Group 1 company in his stride and maintained his unbeaten record in comfortable, yet wayward, style on Saturday.
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“He ran really well, he was very realaxed on the shoulder of the leader, and he showed plenty of strength in the finish,” enthused Guyon, who was recording his fifth domestic Group 1 success of the season.

denphone 13-11-2011 06:01
Re: Horse Racing
 
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...er/946489/top/

Cheltenham, Saturday

Paddy Power Gold Cup Chase (Handicap) (Grade 3) 2m4½f, Old course, 4yo+

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GREAT ENDEAVOUR gave trainer David Pipe his first victory in a race his father Martin won so often, charging home under Timmy Murphy
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The victory saw Great Endeavour cut to6-1 favourite (from 20) for the Hennessy Gold Cup later in the month by William Hill, Boylesports and Coral.

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Johnson said:"This has been my luckiest race, that's for sure. The Pipes have farmed the race and it was always the plan to come here. He was a bit unlucky last year when he got left at the start but Timmy has made up for it this year.

Like father like son.:)



http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...le/946576/top/

Cheltenham, Saturday

Ultima Frontrunner In IT Solutions Novices' Chase (Class 2) 3m½f, 5yo+

Quote:
RESTLESS HARRY finished third on his chasing debut as Join Together gave Paul Nicholls and Ruby Walsh a treble at Cheltenham.

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Nicholls said: "The ground's plenty quick enough for him but he stays and never gives up. [Ruby and I] both thought he'd nearly win. We always thought he'd make a nice chaser. He's slow and made a few mistakes and it was a masterful ride from Ruby.


http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...ck/946434/top/

Cheltenham, Saturday

Rewards4Racing Handicap Chase (Grade 3) 3m3½f, 4yo+

Quote:
TONY MCCOY cruised to an easy victory at Cheltenham on the Jonjo O'Neill-trained Galaxy Rock, beating the staying-on Ballyfitz and long-time leader Carruthers into second and third.
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"Jonjo is an unbelievable trainer of staying chasers and we don't have many Saturday horses so it's important to take our chances," said McCoy.

denphone 13-11-2011 14:19
Re: Horse Racing
 
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse-racing/

Japan, Sunday

Kyoto: Queen Elizabeth II Commemorative Cup (Grade 1) 1m3f, turf, 3yo+ f/m

Quote:
SNOW FAIRY (Ed Dunlop/Ryan Moore) completed back-to-back victories with a breathtaking performance under a truly brilliant ride to win the Queen Elizabeth IICommemorative Cup in Japan
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She still had an enormous amount to do as the leader was swamped by Japanese stars Aventura and Apapane - both of them Classic winners - but Moore found a gap between horses and Snow Fairy powered home to overwhelm her rivals.
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"Snow Fairy is a truly unbelievable filly and what a ride," said Dunlop, speaking on his website.

A wonderful performance by a mare who is a credit to her trainer.

denphone 13-11-2011 21:34
Re: Horse Racing
 
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...od/946988/top/

Cheltenham, Sunday

Greatwood Handicap Hurdle (Grade 3) 2m½f, 4yo+

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HARRY DERHAM notched the biggest victory of his short career on Brampour, who is trained by his uncle Paul Nicholls, in the Greatwood Hurdle
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"I've been coming here since I was 11, watching Ruby [Walsh] come in and seeing Paul train all these horses. To be part of it is all I've ever wanted to do. It really is a dream come true. I can't explain it, I'm in a daze."


http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...er/947028/top/

Cheltenham, Sunday

Neptune Investment Management Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) 2m5f, 4yo+

Quote:
EXCITING prospect Fingal Bay extended his unbeaten record to three but not without giving favourite backers a big scare in the Neptune Investment Management Novices' Hurdle trial
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Johnson said: "He did it well and I probably hit the front too soon. He travelled well and he's very straightforward. He's a very exciting horse to have."


http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...ut/946933/top/

Cheltenham, Sunday

Independent Newspapers Novices' Chase (Registered as the November Novices' Steeple Chase) (Grade 2) 2m, 4yo+

Quote:
EIGHT months after he was roared up the Cheltenham hill as the winner of the Supreme Novices', Al Ferof returned to the scene of his greatest triumph to make a winning debut over fences and earn quotes as short as 5-1 for the Arkle.
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Victor Chandler made Al Ferof their 6-1 second-favourite for the Cheltenham Festival race, against 11-2 for Peddlers Cross, while William Hill, Ladbrokes and Paddy Power all went 7-1. Stan James went shortest of all, making Al Ferof 5-1 second favourite.

denphone 14-11-2011 06:37
Re: Horse Racing
 
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...in/947010/top/

Navan, Sunday

Fortria Chase (Grade 2) 2m, 5yo+

Quote:
BIG ZEB was on Sunday cut to 6-1 (from 7) with Boylesports for next year's Queen Mother Champion Chase at Cheltenham after he notched his third successive Fortria Chase for trainer Colm Murphy.
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"He is not getting any younger but still seems to have his old sparkle and we'll see what he does there and who are the new kids on the block.


http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...le/946934/top/

Navan, Sunday


Lismullen Hurdle (Grade 2) 2m4f, 4yo+

Quote:
TOP mare Voler La Vedette recorded the 11th win of her career in fine style when she cruised to victory in the Lismullen Hurdle at Navan on Sunday
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"We've been lucky with her this year as we've had a good run and she's been a lot easier to train," said Murphy.

denphone 15-11-2011 06:31
Re: Horse Racing
 
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...ud/947332/top/

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WORKFORCE, last year's Derby and Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe winner, has been retired to stud as reported in Monday's Racing Post.

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Teddy Grimthorpe, racing manager to the owner, said: "He was an exceptional three-year-old and was one of only six horses to have completed the Derby and Arc double since the war.



http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...ck/947451/top/

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Hong Kong: Marco Botti's stable star Excelebration is bang on target for next month's Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Mile after coming through an easy workout in Newmarket at the weekend.
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Excelebration has been absent since getting another rear view of his old foe Frankel for a third time in the Group 1 Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot last month.

denphone 16-11-2011 06:19
Re: Horse Racing
 
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse-racing/

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FRANKEL added two more honours to his impeccable cv on Tuesday night when he was named Cartier Horse of the Year and three-year-old Colt of the Year.

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Cirrus Des Aigles, trained in France by Corine Barande-Barbe and successful for the fifth time in a busy campaign when beating So You Think in the Qipco Champion Stakes, was named Champion Older Horse, while the Christophe Ferland-trained Dabirsim, who crowned an unbeaten five-race season with a spectacular win in the Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere, picked up the top two-year-old colt award.
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Danedream, the devastating winner of the Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe for trainer Peter Schiergen and owners Gestut Burg Eberstein and Teruya Yoshida, fended off opposition from Classic winners Dancing Rain and Blue Bunting, as well as high-class miler Immortal Verse, to register a first success at the Cartiers for a German-trained horse in the three-year-old filly category.


http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...in/948010/top/

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RACING turned out in force on Tuesday to celebrate the life of Ginger McCain in the city that made him famous all over the world.
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"To go to Liverpool [Aintree] five times and win three times and be second twice will never be done again."
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And the late McCain himself had the perfect rebuttal to those who said all he did was train Red Rum.
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"They said I was a one-horse trainer," he stated in an interview which was replayed during the service. "But what a bloody good job I made of that one horse."

Farewell to a legend.

denphone 17-11-2011 06:25
Re: Horse Racing
 
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse-racing/

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WILLIE MULLINS said on Wednesday that Hurricane Fly, withdrawn from Sunday's Ladbrokes.com Morgiana Hurdle, may not return until the end of December.
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He said: "I just wasn't happy with him, a few ofmine are a bit backward.
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"He won't run again until I'm happy with him and at this stage I'm looking more at Christmas than the Hatton's Grace. I'm not bursting to get runs into him."


http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...es/948517/top/

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RACING must brace itself for more corruption allegations after trainers Elliott Cooper and George Prodromou, along with former apprentice Charlotte Kerton, were named on Wednesday among nine charged following two investigations.
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The sport still awaits the outcome of the case in which Jimmy Quinn, Paul Doe, Greg Fairley, Kirsty Milczarek and jockey-turned-trainer Paul Fitzsimons face the prospect of lengthy bans if found guilty of passing information for reward and not riding a horse to obtain its best placing.
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Prodromou and Kerton, 31, face a series of allegations including conspiring to commit a corrupt or fraudulent practice, passing information for reward, and preventing two horses - Timeteam and Trip Switch - from running on their merits at Lingfield in January 2010 in the knowledge both had been laid to lose.
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Five unlicensed individuals have also been charged as part of the same disciplinary proceedings including Gary Banham, who was made the subject of an indefinite exclusion order earlier this year over his involvement in the Sabre Light affair, and Filippos Sergides, a former bookmaker in Cyprus who was living in a mobile home at Prodromou's Norfolk yard, and laid the horses. The others are Stuart Compton, John Hogan and Alexander Starret.

denphone 19-11-2011 06:21
Re: Horse Racing
 
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse-racing/

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TRAINER Nicky Henderson enjoyed a fabulous Friday with five winners and three of those were cut for Cheltenham Festival glory.

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The hugely impressive Simonsig got the ball rolling at Ascot and he is 8-1 (from 14) for the Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle with Victor Chandler, who went 14-1 (from 20) for the Neptune Investment Management Novices' Hurdle.
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Solix quickly followed up his stablemate on his chasing debut and is 16-1 for the Jewson Novices' Chase and 33-1 for the Irish Independent Arkle Chase.



http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...on/949348/top/

Quote:
SATURDAY'S Scoop6, which takes in action over jumps at Haydock and Ascot and on the Flat at Lingfield, could be worth up to £1.25 million.

Well lets see if l can win a bit of this today.;)

denphone 19-11-2011 17:56
Re: Horse Racing
 
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse-racing/

Haydock, Saturday

Betfair Chase (Grade 1) 3m, 5yo+

Quote:
KAUTO STAR rolled back the years with a magnificent performance to land his fourth Betfair Chase at Haydock on Saturday.
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Clive Smith's 11-year-old jumped superbly throughout under RubyWalsh and fought off the challenge of Long Run coming to the last before sprinting clear to win by eight lengths
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An ecstatic Paul Nicholls said: "That was the best ever performance from him. To do that, and beat a Gold Cup winner, at the age of 11 was just fantastic
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Kauto Star's owner Smith, who tasted more big-race success with Master Minded at Ascot earlier in the day, said: "He's just as good as ever. They cheered him before the race and they cheered him afterwards.
What a wonderful performance from one of the greatest national hunt horses ever who has now proved himself beyond any doubt to be mentioned in the same breath as the legendary Arkle.

denphone 20-11-2011 06:38
Re: Horse Racing
 
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...in/950002/top/

Ascot, Saturday

Amlin 1965 Chase (Grade 2) 2m3f, 4yo+

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MASTER MINDED was cut to 5-1 (from 8) with William Hill for the King George VI Chase at Kempton in December after he recorded a second successive victory in the Amlin 1965 Chase at Ascot on Saturday
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Winning trainer Paul Nicholls said: "He is back where we want him to be. I am chuffed, and chuffed for Daryl as there was a bit of pressure on him.
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“I have one target for him and that is Kempton on Boxing Day and he will go straight there. I think three miles round Kempton will suit him and we will see how Kauto Star gets on but he has a massive chance."


http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...se/949881/top/

Haydock, Saturday


Betfair Hurdle (Class 2) 2m, 4yo

Quote:
GRANDOUET continued Nicky Henderson's scintillating run of form, as the hurdler made it six winners from the trainer's last seven runners following his five-timer on Friday.

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Bookmakers reacted to an emphatic performance, on a course that played to his strength of speed, by making Grandouet a general 14-1 chance for the Champion Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival.
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"He's a horse with a very good attitude, who jumps well and has a very good turn of foot. I suppose you'd have to look at taking him back to Cheltenham for the Bula Hurdle."

denphone 21-11-2011 06:32
Re: Horse Racing
 
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...na/950488/top/

Punchestown, Sunday

Ladbrokes.com Morgiana Hurdle (Grade 1) 2m, 4yo+

Quote:
FRENCH Champion Hurdle winner Thousand Stars made it two Grade 1s on the bounce as he sauntered to a five-and-a-half-length success from Stan James Champion Hurdle hopeful Oscars Well.

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On Thousand Stars, Mullins said: "He had the best form in the race and was entitled to win like that. He'll be entered for everything as he's shown he can compete at the top level over a range of trips. The long term aim will be to win the French Champion Hurdle again.

Punchestown, Sunday

Ladbrokes Casino Florida Pearl Novice Chase (Grade 2) 2m6f, 5yo+

Quote:
LAST INSTALMENT made it two wins from two over fences with an authoritative display to earn quotes of 12-1 for the RSA Chase with Bet365.
Quote:
Winning trainer Philip Fenton said: "That was perfect, it was a grand round of jumping and he took everything in his stride."


Punchestown, Sunday


Ladbrokes.com Bet In Running Craddockstown Novice Chase (Grade 2) 2m, 4yo+

Quote:
HENRY DE BROMHEAD seems to have another nice horse on his hands after his smashing-looking six-year-old Days Hotel bagged a first Graded win in this 2m contest.
Quote:
De Bromhead has won this race before with 2010 Arkle hero Sizing Europe, while another novice to land this before going on to Cheltenham glory was the great Moscow Flyer. Days Hotel would not be of the same quality as that pair, but he looks a good sort who can go on to greater things.
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De Bromhead said: "That was very good, his jumping was great and he's improving all the time. If everything's alright, we'll go for the Racing Post Grade 1 Novice' Chase [at Leopardstown on December 26]."

denphone 22-11-2011 06:19
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http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse-racing/

Quote:
TRAINER Nicky Henderson enjoyed a memorable day on Monday when he had seven winners from seven runners.
Quote:
Henderson was at Kempton to oversee wins for Darlan, Chablais, Whoops A Daisy and Mossley - all ridden by Barry Geraghty - while Owen Glendower and Foxbridge - partnered by Andrew Tinkler - went in at Ludlow.

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"One of our customers had £100 accas with and without Whoops A Daisy."



http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...on/951074/top/

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PANDORAMA, the winner of last season's Grade 1 Lexus Chase, will not run this term.

denphone 23-11-2011 06:31
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http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...on/951103/top/

Quote:
PAUL NICHOLLS had a warning that should send shivers down rivals' spines in the staying hurdle division when he suggested his champion Big Buck's "should be at his very best this year at the age of eight."
Quote:
Asked if he was as fit as Kauto Star, Nicholls said: "I haven't trained him that hard and he's nowhere near ready yet for the spring but he did a great bit of work with Kauto Star at Exeter the other day."

denphone 24-11-2011 06:08
Re: Horse Racing
 
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...le/951965/top/

Quote:
Hong Kong: Snow Fairy was airborne again on Wednesday en route to Sha Tin, where she will bid to secure a unique double after connections opted to run her in the Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Vase rather than in the more prestigious Cup, which she won last year.



http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...thewhipdebate/

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SIR MARK PRESCOTT on Thursday criticised the BHA for "not being man enough" to enforce the changes to the whip rules brought in at the start of October and again argued for the disqualification of horses who have won when their jockey has broken the rules.

Quote:
However, he added that the BHA needed to stand by the rules instead of continually backing down.

denphone 25-11-2011 06:37
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Newbury, Thursday

GPG Novices' Chase (Registered As The Worcester Novices' Chase) (Grade 2) 3m, 4yo+

Quote:
GRANDS CRUS made it two wins from two starts over fences but he was forced to work harder than his odds had suggested would be the case.
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Pipe was not present at Newbury but assistant trainer Gerry Supple said: "I was very relieved. It is a step in the right direction. That was very pleasing and the horse jumped very well. I think the horse is growing up and getting a bit of sense.



http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...am/952513/top/

Quote:
MAHMOOD AL ZAROONI'S Classic hand for next season was strengthened significantly after Group 1 Criterium de Saint-Cloud winner Mandaean was transferred to him.

Quote:
"He will spend the winter in Newmarket and be aimed at next year's top middle distance races."

denphone 26-11-2011 07:01
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Newbury, Friday

Fuller's London Pride Novices' Chase (Registered As The Berkshire Novices' Steeple Chase) (Grade 2) 2m4f, 4yo+

Quote:
BOBS WORTH needed every yard of the trip to get his head in front as he collared the front-running Cue Card in the final stride to come out on top in a thrilling finish.
Quote:
Bobs Worth, winner of last season's Albert Bartlett Novices Hurdle, has now won six of his seven starts and added his name to an impressive roll of honour in this race that includes the likes of Jair Du Cochet, Denman and Punchestowns.

Quote:
"The Feltham has got to be on the agenda now and if we run into Grands Crus than so be it but he is not a certainty to go there. I was in no rush to start at three miles but we're heading that way."


http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...at/952843/top/

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BIG BUCK'S is out to match dual Champion Hurdle winner Bula's featof 13 consecutive wins at Newbury on Saturday when he bids to complete a hat-trick of Sportingbet Long Distance Hurdle victories.
Quote:
The Paul Nicholls- trained triple World Hurdle winner, who impressed last time out when never off the bridle in the Grade 1 Liverpool Hurdle at Aintree in April, will face just five rivals on his first outing of the season.

denphone 26-11-2011 16:42
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Bangor, Saturday

Malise Nicolson Bright Future Novices' Chase (Class 3) 2m1½f, 4yo+

Quote:
PEDDLERS CROSS maintained his unbeaten record over fences, making it two from two at Bangor, with an authoritative success over Minella Class.

Quote:
The bookies were impressed, with Paddy Power and Blue Square going 7-2 (from 9-2) for the Arkle, although Victor Chandler remained unchanged at 4-1.


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Newcastle, Saturday

Stanjames.com Fighting Fifth Hurdle (Grade 1) 2m, 4yo+

Quote:
OVERTURN became the first horse to add a winin Newcastle's big jump race to victory in the track's biggest Flat race when the Northumberland Plate winner of 2010 landed a huge plunge on course.
Quote:
Overturn put himself in the reckoning for that race after this success, his seventh over hurdles, and he is now as short as 10-1 with Ladbrokes. The same firm go a best-priced 14-1 about Binocular, winner of the Champion Hurdle in 2010, regaining his crown at Cheltenham.

Quote:
"All credit to the horse - the ground was bit dead for him today but he's won despite that, the big thing about him is his jumping. He never misses a beat and gets away from his hurdles so quickly. You'd struggle to ride a gamer horse than him."

denphone 27-11-2011 06:51
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Newbury, Saturday

Hennessy Gold Cup Chase (Grade 3) 3m2½f, 4yo+

Quote:
CARRUTHERS put up a gallant front-running performance to post a popular win in one of the jumps season's biggest races.
Quote:
There were emotional scenes after the race with winning jockey Mattie Batchelor in tears having ridden the biggest winner of his career on the anniversary of his mother's death.
Quote:
"He is a little lion," said Batchelor. "Coming to the second last I thought I have got to wing this to win and he didn't let me down."
Quote:
Carruthers was bred by Lord Oaksey, who rode Taxidermist to win the race in 1958, and while he was not present at the track, his son-in-law trainer Mark Bradstock was delighted that the son of Kayf Tara had finally bagged a big race.



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Newbury, Saturday

Sportingbet Long Distance Hurdle (Grade 2) 3m½f, 4yo+

Quote:
BIG BUCK'S, sent off the 1-8 favourite, travelled superbly and kicked clear in the home straight to win the Grade 2 for the third consecutive year
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"That's the most nervous race I've ever had," said owner Andy Stewart. "We're lucky to have him and he is great for racing. He'll turn up at Ascot for the Long Walk Hurdle but if it getsabandoned he'll come back here and, like last year, I'll definitely sponsor the race."
Quote:
Paul Nicholls said: "He loves what he's doing. We've left plenty to work on as we want him at his best in the spring but he is obviously just better than the rest."

denphone 28-11-2011 07:42
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Navan, Sunday

Ladbrokes.com Troytown Handicap Chase (Grade B) 3m, 4yo+

Quote:
ALAN CROWE won the Troytown for the second year in a row after he came from the stratosphere on the Christy Roche-trained Groody Hill to nick the race from Ad Idem just a yardfrom the line
Quote:
"He loves that sort of testing ground, which was a big plus. Alan deserves an awful lot of credit as this horse was quite tricky in the past and he's done a lot of work to sort him out.

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Navan, Sunday

Irish Form Book "Monksfield" Novice Hurdle (Grade 2) 2m4f, 4yo+

Quote:
MOUNT BENBULBEN rallied late for Davy Condon to deny Rebel Fitz in his hat-trick bid after he had made all the running under Ruby Walsh.

Quote:
Elliott said: "He has got a fair engine. We will come back to Navan now on December 18 and take our chance in the Grade 1 Navan Novices' Hurdle over two and a half miles.


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Japan, Sunday

Tokyo: Japan Cup (Grade 1) 1m4f, turf, 3yo+

Quote:
PRIX de l'Arc de Triomphe winner Danedream could finish only sixth behind Buena Vista (Hiroyushi Matsuda/Yasunari Iwata) in the 31st running of the Japan Cup in Tokyo on Sunday.

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At just over Y480m (about £4m), the Tokyo contest is the third-richest race on the planet, behind only the Dubai World Cup and the Emirates Melbourne Cup - and Buena Vista was earning glorious compensation after being disqualified when shepassed the post first in 2010.
Quote:
Winning trainer Hiroyushi Matsuda said he had never lost faith in Buena Vista, now set to run in the Arima Kinen, the end-of-season championship on December 25. There is no decision on a possible overseas campaign at the start of 2012.

Quote:
"It's a great feeling to have been able to give her the well-deserved Japan Cup title and I have the trainer and the stable staff to thank for preparing her so well."

denphone 29-11-2011 07:27
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http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...954514/latest/

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Hong Kong: Snow Fairy has been withdrawn from the Hong Kong Vase after suffering an injury working at the Sha Tin track.

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"It is with great disappointment that we report Snow Fairy suffered an injury this morning at Sha Tin racecourse whilst doing a routine canter," Dunlop told his website.
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Snow Fairy's withdrawal makes her the second high-profile traveller to miss a Hong Kong race in as many days after Excelebration, currently at Marco Botti's but set to become a Ballydoyle horse before the year's end, was pulled from the Hong Kong Mile.



http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...954490/latest/

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GRADE 1-winning chaser Sizing Europe could bid to atone for his narrow defeat in the JNwine.com Champion Chase at Down Royal last time out in Saturday's Sportingbet Tingle Creek Chase at Sandown.
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Sizing Europe - William Hill's 2-1 favourite - could face Finian's Rainbow, Wishfull Thinking and Kauto Stone in the 2m contest after they were among 11 entries and De Bromhead reported his charge to be in good form before his next challenge.

denphone 30-11-2011 07:07
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Quote:
NICKY HENDERSON believes the Long Run who contests the William Hill King George VI Chase will be a fitter, sleeker racehorse than the Long Run defeated by Kauto Star at Haydock on a day that last season's Kempton hero was "not ready enough".
Quote:
Reflecting on Long Run's reappearance defeat, Henderson said: "He was fit at Haydock but I think he's a fellow who does get a bit rusty. We're not making acres of excuses, though. Kauto beat us fair and square. Paul (Nicholls) had got him pretty ready for the day. We were pretty ready for the day as well but we weren't ready enough.


http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...ii/954956/top/

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EXCITING chaser Al Ferof could bid to enhance his already-tall reputation in Saturday's Markel Insurance Henry VIII Novices' Chase at Sandown after he featured among nine entries for the Grade 1 contest on Tuesday.

Quote:
Last season's Stan James Supreme Novices' Hurdle winner, Al Ferof produced a faultless round of jumping to win by seven lengths at Cheltenham on November 13.

denphone 01-12-2011 07:21
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HENRY DE BROMHEAD does not believe that an easier surface will inconvenience ante-post Tingle Creek favourite Sizing Europe as he bids to land the Grade 1 at Sandown on Saturday.
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"I'm not that concerned about a possible change in the ground as it was soft when Sizing Europe ran in Down Royal recently," said de Bromhead on Wednesday.
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A good to soft surface was being predicted for the weekend by clerk of the course Andrew Cooper on Wednesday, who said: "Sandown got a bit of rain on Tuesday night but missed the worst of it.



http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...in/955365/top/

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KUMBESHWAR was installed at 25-1 by Paddy Power for the Irish Independent Arkle after winning his chase debut at Hereford on Wednesday.
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The Arkle is already shaping into a vintage renewal, with Champion Hurdle runner-up Peddlers Cross currently leading the betting in front of a string of talented ex-hurdlers including Menorah, Cue Card and Thousand Stars.

denphone 02-12-2011 07:06
Re: Horse Racing
 
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...955995/latest/

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JONCOL faces a busy time in the coming weeks with trainer Paul Nolan planning to run him in both the John Durkan Memorial Chase at Punchestown on December 11 and the Lexus Chase at Leopardstown 17 days later.
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Nolan said: "We are planning to run in the John Durkan. He has won it before and although it is a little bit closer to Christmas than ideal we are hoping that he will give a good account of himself and then we will go for the Lexus.



http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...ns/956035/top/

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CHAMPION TRAINER Paul Nicholls will be keeping an eye on the weather before finalising his running plans for Saturday's Sportingbet Tingle Creek Chase.

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"Tataniano wouldn't want it soft, but if the rain comes and it does come up soft, I'd look stupid if I hadn't left Kauto Stone in. I'll be keeping an eye on the weather to see what happens."


http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...wn/955761/top/

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FINGAL BAY and Simonsig, the front two in the betting for the Neptune Novices' Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival are set to clash at Sandown on Friday.

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Taking them on are the Henry de Bromhead-trained Sizing Symphony, unbeaten in three starts over hurdles this season, and Barbatos who finished second to Philip Hobbs's exciting Fingal Bay whenhe stretched his unbeaten record to three in the Grade 2 Hyde Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham last time.

denphone 03-12-2011 06:43
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Exeter, Friday

Harry Dutfield Memorial Novices' Chase 2m3½f, 4yo+

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WALKON made a fluent start to life over fences, as Alan King's Grade 1-winning hurdler demonstrated he still retains plenty of ability when accounting for Zaynar and Notus De La Tour.
Walkon is as short as 12-1 for the Arkle with Ladbrokes, but
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King added that Walkon will continue over 2m4f for the forseeable future, and could go up, rather than back in trip in the spring.


http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...mp/956475/top/

Sandown, Friday

Neptune Investment Management Novices´ Hurdle (Grade 2) 2m4f, 4yo+

Quote:
FINGAL BAY was cut to 5-1 (from 8) with William Hill for the Neptune Investment Management Novices' Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival after he preserved his unbeaten record at Sandown on Friday.
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Hobbs said: "I'm obviously delighted. I think a stronger pace would have helped as all he does is stay, but I'm glad the rain came as softer ground suits him.

denphone 03-12-2011 17:57
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Sandown, Saturday
Sportingbet Tingle Creek Chase (Grade 1) 2m, 4yo+

Quote:
SIZING EUROPE put in a spectacular round of jumping toscore a convincing victory in the prestigious Tingle Creek Chase.
Quote:
Winning trainer De Bromhead added: "He was a bit slow at the second down the back and I got a bit worried, but then he was brilliant and just winged fences. He then did his normal thing where whenever the others start struggling he starts cantering. He is an amazing horse.



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Sandown, Saturday

Markel Insurance Henry VIII Novices' Chase (Grade 1) 2m, 4yo+

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AL FEROF made it two from two over fences with victory at Sandown on Saturday but the 4-11 favourite was made to battle for the win by the Nick Williams-trained For Non Stop, who pushed the John Hales-owned winner all the way to the line
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Jockey Ruby Walsh was keen to utilise the stamina of last year’s Supreme Novices’ Hurdle hero and for the first time asked his mount to stretch clear. Despite gaining a couple of lengths on the field turning in, Al Ferof was unable to shake off the attentions of For Non Stop.

denphone 04-12-2011 06:44
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http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...on/957227/top/

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WHILE attention was focused on Sandown and Aintree in Britain, Sir Des Champs launched his chasing careerat Fairyhouse on Saturday with an impressive win that saw him cut for the Jewson Novices' Chase at the Cheltenham Festival.
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Mullins said: "He jumped economically and efficiently and hopefully we'll find something for him at Christmas. I'm not sure which direction we'll take. If we drop him back in trip, it might teach him plenty."



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Aintree, Saturday

Betfred Becher Handicap Chase (Listed) 3m2f Grand National course

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WEST END ROCKER ran out a wide-margin winner of a grueling Becher Chase to make up for an unlucky effort in the John Smith's Grand National in April.
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Hutchinson said: "I thoroughly, thoroughly enjoyed it - what good fun he was. He was absolutely awesome and gave me a great feel all the way round.

denphone 04-12-2011 16:51
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Fairyhouse, Sunday

Bar One Racing Hatton's Grace Hurdle (Grade 1) 2m4f, 4yo+

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VOLER LA VEDETTE gained her first Grade 1 success when beating the boys in good style at Fairyhouse on Sunday.
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Murphy said: "I'm delighted for everyone. We couldn't have been happier with her coming here and she's been knocking on the door in these races and she deserved her turn.



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Fairyhouse, Sunday

Bar One Racing Drinmore Novice Chase (Grade 1) 2m4f, 4yo+

Quote:
BOG WARRIOR put in a fantastic display of jumping to make it two wins from two starts over fences as he landed the Drinmore in a highly impressive manner.
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Bog Warrior was given a first quote of 8-1 by William Hill for the Jewson Novices' Chase at the Cheltenham Festival after following up his easy win at Navan last time while First Lieutenant was shunted out to a high of 20-1 with Ladbrokes for the RSA Chase after failing to complete.

Quote:
Martin said: "We were very confident that he would put up a good show and I thought deep down that he was the one they all had to beat.




Fairyhouse, Sunday

Bar One Racing Royal Bond Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) 2m 4yo+

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ALWAYS seen as a top prospect by his trainer, 6-4 favourite Sous Les Cieux lived up to the hype to give trainer Willie Mullins a fourth success in this race.
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This is a contest that has been won by the likes of Istabraq, Moscow Flyer and Hardy Eustace. A few years back Mullins landed the race with his Champion Hurdle hero Hurricane Fly, and he thinks a fair deal of Soux Les Cieux, admitting in his Racing Post column that he's never hidden his admiration for him.

denphone 06-12-2011 08:13
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SNOW FAIRY, who was ruled out of this month's Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Vase through injury, will remain in training next year.
Quote:
"My veterinary surgeon Mike Shepherd examined her this morning and a decision has been made by me and Mrs Patino [owner] that she will not be retired," Dunlop revealed on his website.

denphone 08-12-2011 07:14
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http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...ar/958765/top/

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TRAINER Richard Hannon on Wednesday drew level with Mark Johnston’s record tally of 216 British winners in a calendar year.
Well done.:clap:



http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...28/958777/top/

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SHAHRASTANI, the horse who claimed a famous Derby victory over Dancing Brave in 1986, has died at stud at the age of 28.
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Bred and owned by the Aga Khan and trained by Sir Michael Stoute, Shahrastani won the Sandown Classic Trial and Dante Stakes before winning at Epsom under Walter Swinburn, where he held off the fast finishing Dancing Brave by a neck.
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He then went to the Curragh where he added the Irish Derby in emphatic style, clinching his fourth success in a row by a resounding eight lengths. After finishing fourth in the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes and fourth in a star studded Arc, made memorable by the winning performance of old foe Dancing Brave, he was retired to stud.

denphone 09-12-2011 07:19
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Huntingdon, Thursday

Betfred Peterborough Chase (Grade 2) 2m4½f, 4yo+

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GAUVAIN atoned for his Tingle Creek mishap and struck for followers of Pricewise when he ran out a ready winner of the Peterborough Chase on Thursday.
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The performance of the winner prompted Boylesports to cut him to 12-1 for the Queen Mother Champion Chase and the Ryanair Chase, while Somersby was pushed out to 20-1 (from 10) with Victor Chandler for the William Hill-sponsored King George.



http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...international/

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Hong Kong: Rookie trainer Charlie Hills believes Redwood has what it takes to give him a first Group 1 success in Sunday's Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Vase.
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Hills was especially pleased with the condition of the track, which he believes will show Redwood in his best light. The trainer added: "He's best on a fast surface and the ground looks perfect. If you take his run when second to Rewilding in Dubai he would have a serious chance."

denphone 09-12-2011 11:47
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PAUL NICHOLLS announced on Friday morning the retirement of Denman after damage to his near fore tendon meant "it was the only course of action to take."
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Nicholls added: "We are all devastated here at Ditcheat but Denman has given us some wonderful moments on the track, winning a Gold Cup, finishing runner-up in three more, as well two Hennessys, a Lexus and a Sun Alliance Chase.

Very sad to hear this news about the tank but his performances will long live in the memory.

denphone 10-12-2011 07:00
Re: Horse Racing
 
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JOCKEY Sam Thomas paid tribute to Denman, who was retired due to injury on Friday, by describing the immensely popular chaser as one of all-time greats.

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"He was unbelievable - on his day there was no better horse in the world," said Thomas.
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A statement from Newbury racecourse said: "Denman has given many fond memories to racegoers and he loved Newbury, notching five wins during his outstanding career at the Berkshire track, including two Hennessy Gold Cups, with his 2009 victory considered as a vintage performance as well as the Grade 2 Aon Chase.



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Cheltenham, Friday

Majordomo Hospitality Handicap Chase (Grade 3)3m1½f, 4yo+

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SHAKALAKABOOMBOOM had too many guns for his rivals as he galloped up the hill to pull well clear of the fading favourite Mon Parrain, who was pipped for second close home by Knockara Beau.

Quote:
"He was very good at Punchestown next year and he progressed all season. You will have to think about him as a National horse. He jumps and he stays. It would be a pity to put him away but he is the right profile for it."

denphone 10-12-2011 15:32
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Cheltenham, Saturday

JCB Triumph Hurdle Trial Juvenile Hurdle (Class 2) 2m 1f, 3yo

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BABY MIX made a highly impressive British debut as he slammed odds-on favourite Hinterland and five other rivals with an effortless win in Cheltenham's opener to leap to the head of the betting for the JCB Triumph Hurdle
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Bookmakers were quick to give him quotes for the Festival with William Hill making Baby Mix their 10-1 joint-favourite for the Triumph Hurdle, though they were forced to cut that to 8-1 as it proved too popular. He is as short as 6-1 with Victor Chandler and Paddy Power for the same race.



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Cheltenham, Saturday

Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) 3m 4yo+

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PAUL NICHOLLS and Ruby Walsh will rarely get a luckier winner than Deireadh Re was in this event
Quote:
Walsh knew how fortunate he was in victory on his mount. "Maybe I should go home and do the lotto," he said.

denphone 10-12-2011 17:35
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Cheltenham, Saturday

StanJames.com International Hurdle (Grade 2) (Class 1) 2m 1f 4yo+

Quote:
GRANDOUET put himself firmly in the picture for the StanJames.com Champion Hurdle with a taking success to complete a big-race double for Barry Geraghty and Nicky Henderson who was celebrating his 61st birthday
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Henderson, who later saw Oscar Whisky land the Relkeel Hurdle said: "We knew what we had to do. Overturn was always going to make it and Menorah was always going to keep tabs on him so the plan was to let Menorah bring us to Overturn.

Quote:
"That is the way to ride him because he has got a gear so you have to ride him to use it. Barry said that he has improved dramatically. I would think we'll give him a bit of time off now, bring him back and give him one run before the Champion."



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Cheltenham, Saturday

Spinal Research The Atlantic 4 Gold Cup (Handicap Chase) (Grade 3) 2m5f, 4yo+

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QUANTITATIVEEASING, overlooked by Tony McCoy in favour of the heavily backed Sunnyhillboy, was given a masterful ride by Barry Geraghty to win this Grade 3
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Nicky Henderson, who was celebrating his 61st birthday, added: "He has been very consistent here and I have to say he deserves one. He has got one back at last, which he deserves. They have gone a real good gallop and it looked as if he was a bit further back than intended and he was always creeping, creeping, creeping."

denphone 11-12-2011 06:13
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Cheltenham, Saturday

Unicoin Homes Relkeel Hurdle (Grade 2) 2m4½f, 4yo+

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A GOOD birthday got even better for Nicky Henderson, with Oscar Whisky the final leg of a quickfire treble for the 61-year-old andBarry Geraghty at Cheltenham.
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"It's nice, it's pure luck that it falls on my birthday," said a delighted Henderson, who ate into Paul Nicholls' lead in the trainers' championship with the 34-1 treble adding nearly £150,000 to Henderson's total. Coral reacted by cutting Henderson to 7-4 (from 11-4) for the trainers' title.
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Whether Oscar Whisky will step up in trip and take on Big Buck's, or return to two miles for the Champion Hurdle is a question many will be asking and Henderson gave little away when he said: "The only certainty is that he will not go to Ascot next weekend to take on Big Buck's.


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Cheltenham, Saturday

Ryman Stationer Novices' Chase 3m11/2f 4yo+

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HE'LL never be a Denman, but Join Together showed shades of his old stablemate here as, in the same colours as the great horse, he saw off 7-4 favourite Mossley with a fine round of jumping.
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The win was Nicholls' third in four years in this race. It's a contest which has also seen the likes of Time For Rupert, Joe Lively, Therealbandit and Sir Rembrandt emerge victorious, though none went on to win the RSA Chase. That race could be the main target for the winner now, and being a good jumper and strong stayer he has the main attributes needed for that Grade 1.

denphone 11-12-2011 09:58
Re: Horse Racing
 
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...ze/960813/top/

Hong Kong, Sunday

Sha Tin: Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Vase (Group 1) 1m4f, 3yo+

Quote:
DUNADEN (Mikel Delzangles/Craig Williams) added another valuable prize to his collection after the Melbourne Cup winner quickened smartly to see off local favourite Thumbs Up.

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"I still can't believe it," beamed winning trainer Mikel Delzangles. "If you had told me in May that we would win in Australia and Hong Kong I would never have believed you.


http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...os/960815/top/

Hong Kong, Sunday

Sha Tin: Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Sprint (Group 1) 6f, 3yo+

Quote:
LUCKY NINE (Caspar Fownes/Brett Prebble) edged out Entrapment and old campaigner Joy And Fun to continue the Hong Kong near-domination of the Sprint.
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Winning trainer Caspar Fownes, who saddled Thumbs Up to finish second in the Vase, said: "After he came back from Japan in October we were really struggling. His coat had gone and he wasn't himself.

denphone 11-12-2011 15:38
Re: Horse Racing
 
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse-racing/

Hong Kong, Sunday

Sha Tin: Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Cup (Group 1) 1m2f, 3yo+

Quote:
CALIFORNIA MEMORY (Tony Cruz/Matt Chadwick) rallied to take the Cup from last year's second Irian and local star Ambitious Dragon only fourth.
Quote:
Cruz said: "This is the race you want to win. I'm lucky to train a horse like him and there's bigger things to come. He will be going for all the big local races but I would also like to go to Singapore and Dubai."



http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...nternational/#

Hong Kong, Sunday

Sha Tin: Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Mile (Group 1) 1m, 3yo+

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ABLE ONE (John Moore/Jeff Lloyd) just lasted home from the fast-finishing trio of Cityscape, Xtension and Dubawi Gold to land the Mile by a neck
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Of the winner, trainer John Moore said: "He was meant to be the pacemaker! I'm thrilled for everyone involved. If a nine-year-old can do that there's hope for everyone. He's had five stress fractures and this win tells everyone how good my team is."

denphone 12-12-2011 06:03
Re: Horse Racing
 
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse-racing/

Quote:
VETERAN sprinter The Tatling will be retired at the end of an extraordinary career after running in his 176th race under rules at Wolverhampton on Monday.

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"He has got a little bit steadier and it is unfair to run him after he has been such a good servant to us," the trainer said on Sunday. "He has just lost a bit of his sparkle."


http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...ed/960931/top/

Punchestown, Sunday

John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase (Grade 1) 5yo+, 2m4f

Quote:
RUBI LIGHT confirmed himself as one of the most exciting chasing prospects in Ireland as he won the John Durkan Chase with impressive ease
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"He loves the ground and will probably go for the Lexus Chase at Leopardstown on December 28. That will decide the rest of his season and we'll know whether we have a Gold Cup horse or a Ryanair horse."
Quote:
Sadly, Kempes sustained a leg injury falling at the fifth last and was put down. The Willie Mullins-trained eight-year-old was a dual Grade 1 winner, having won the Champion Novice Chase at the 2010 Punchestown festival and the Hennessy Gold Cup at Leopardstown this February.

denphone 13-12-2011 07:19
Re: Horse Racing
 
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse-racing/

Quote:
THE curtain came down on the venerable career of sprinter The Tatling in the best possible style at Wolverhampton on Monday afternoon as the remarkable 14-year-old got up late to win his last race.

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"He is a star in everyone's eyes that know him and I've had people calling me after already and saying what a wonderful way to go out. There must have been so many people that must have known about him.
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Owner Darren Hudson-Wood added: "I nearly cried a second ago. I didn't expect him to be in the first five to be honest with you. It's absolutely incredible and justifies going out like that. Thank you to Mr Bradley for everything involved with the horse."
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In total The Tatling won £687,763 in win and place prize-money. He raced at 31 racecourses in Britain as well as racing in Ireland, France and Hong Kong. He was ridden by 37 jockeys, ten of them winning on him since being first seen in action at Newmarket in May 1999.



http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...rd/961365/top/

Quote:
KAUTO STAR has been confirmed to bid for his fifth William Hill King George VIChase at Kempton on December 26, which sets up a Christmas cracker between himself, Long Run and dual Champion Chase-winner Master Minded.
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"Ruby isn't going to get off Kauto Star, and Daryl will be aboard Master Minded. Long Run will probably come on for the run, but he's still got eight lengths to find."

denphone 14-12-2011 06:49
Re: Horse Racing
 
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...ks/961890/top/

Quote:
DAVID PIPE feels Dynaste deserves the chance to take on hurdling sensation Big Buck's at Ascot on Saturday.

Quote:
Pipe told his website: "It is a huge ask to beat Big Buck's, but we will be giving it our best shot. Dynaste is an improving young stayer who more than deserves his place in the line-up.



http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...uk/961680/top/

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EXETER, Kelso and Perth have become the first racecourses to
switch camps with their television and betting shop broadcasting rights. From May 1 until 2018 they will appear on Racing UK's subscription channel and TurfTV's service to bookmakers.
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Their defection at the end of contracts with At The Races and
SIS will increase RUK's portfolio to 33 tracks out of 60 and TurfTV's to 34, since it took on Ascot, which is aligned with ATR, when fully breaking the SIS monopoly from January 1, 2008

denphone 14-12-2011 19:39
Re: Horse Racing
 
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/hors...g/16186624.stm

Quote:
Four jockeys are among 11 people to have been found guilty of corruption by the British Horseracing Authority.
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The verdicts were delivered on Wednesday as the BHA published the findings of its long-running investigation into race-fixing in 2009.
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With the exception of Doe and Fairley, all those found guilty could be banned for up to 10 years.

denphone 15-12-2011 06:33
Re: Horse Racing
 
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse-racing/

Quote:
JOCKEYS Paul Doe, Greg Fairley, Kirsty Milczarek and Jimmy Quinn have been banned for a combined total of over 26 years after being found in breach of the BHA's corruption rules.
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Doe and Fairley, who were found guilty of committing the most serious offence of not riding a horse to its merits along with breaching two other rules, were banned for 12 years each. Both quit the saddle earlier this year.
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Milczarek has been hit with a two-year ban for passing on information for reward and committing fraudulent or corrupt practice, while Quinn received a six-month ban for his part in the conspiracy.

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Doe was found guilty of riding non-triers on two occasions, with Fairley one ride. Both were found guilty of passing on information for reward and corrupt or fraudulent practice.
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All penalties come into effect from Thursday, December 15 and all those found guilty have seven days to appeal against their bans but are excluded from the sport during that period.

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“We take no pleasure in uncovering such serious breaches of the rules of racing. However, the findings of the disciplinary panel vindicate the hard work of BHA’s integrity and compliance teams. In the BHA’s history, the scale and complexity of this case is unprecedented."

denphone 16-12-2011 06:51
Re: Horse Racing
 
http://www.sportinglife.com/racing/n...9.html&BID=465

Quote:
Legendary stayer Big Buck's will face six rivals as he bids to stretch his unbeaten run over timber to 14 in the Lough Derg Long Walk Hurdle at Ascot on Saturday.
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Big Buck's has won the last two renewals of the Long Walk, but they have both been run at Newbury.
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David Pipe would love nothing better than to claim the race named in honour of one of his former stable stars and saddles Dynaste.


http://www.sportinglife.com/racing/n...d.html&BID=465

Quote:
Professional Jockeys Association chief executive Kevin Darley has warned riders to be careful of the company they keep in the wake of the latest corruption scandal to engulf the sport.

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"It's disappointing for the sport," said Darley, who was a jockey for 30 years and won Group One races all over the world, including the St Leger.
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He said: "Jockeys are very personable people, when they walk to the paddock they are exposed to everybody and you can literally be talking to anybody and everybody.
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"Ever since the betting exchanges have been around, punters and the general public can bet on a horse to lose, which is something that is quite new to our sport and jockeys have to be wary of anyone who is trying to seek negative information."

Quote:
"Obviously it doesn't look great, but day-to-day punters know the score and recognise that the vast majority of the sport is clean," said George Primarolo, spokesman for Betfred, who recently took over the Tote.

denphone 17-12-2011 06:55
Re: Horse Racing
 
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...le/963258/top/

Ascot, Friday

Totepool Novices' Chase (Registered as Noel Novices' Chase) (Grade 2) 4yo+, 2m3f

Quote:
OVER two years after he last crossed the line in front Zaynar bounced back to form in brilliant fashion at Ascot where he ran out a clear-margin winner of a competitive novice chase.

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In the process he had surrendered a reputation as one of the game's most exciting young hurdlers and replaced it with a certain notoriety that a change of stable - moving to Nick Williams from Nicky Henderson - and discipline did little to assuage.

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"He's travelled and jumped really well," said Reveley. "He was very cute and knew exactly what he was doing.




http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...or/963210/top/

Ascot, Friday

Mitie Kennel Gate Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) 2m, 4yo+

Quote:
MOLOTOF survived a mistake at the last to land the Mitie Kennel Gate Novices' Hurdle, a race in which 10-11 favourite Hazy Tom lost his unbeaten record.
Quote:
William Hill inserted the winner at 20-1 for the Supreme Novices' Hurdle, but trainer Nicky Henderson might have other targets at the Cheltenham Festival.


http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...rm/963152/top/

Quote:
JOCKEY Robert Thornton has been ruled out for up to three months with the arm injury he suffered at Hereford last Sunday.
Quote:
Thornton, who is stable jockey to trainer Alan King, said on Friday: "I've been advised by Mr Keys [Richard Keys, consultant] that I'll be out for three months. But I'm a quick healer and I'll be doing everything possible to be back within seven weeks, perhaps six.

denphone 17-12-2011 16:56
Re: Horse Racing
 
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse-racing/

Ascot, Saturday

Lough Derg Long Walk Hurdle (Grade 1) 3m 1f, 4yo+

Quote:
BIG BUCK'S stretched his unbeaten sequence to 14 with a typically nonchalant victory in the Long Walk Hurdle
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Bookmakers were clearly impressed with this effort and he wascut to 4-7 (from 4-5) by William Hill to win the Ladbrokes World Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival for a fourth successive year.

Quote:
Walsh, who has now won on Big Buck's on 14 times said: "He is an incredible horse. He is an incredible stayer with loads of pace. He is mature and growing up. Going right-handed is not an issue nowadays, it might have been three years ago but he is such a more mature horse now it is incredible."
A true great.:clap:


http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...le/963883/top/

Haydock, Saturday

Maxilead Metals Tommy Whittle Handicap Chase (Class 2) 3m, 4yo+

Quote:
CANNINGTON BROOK just managed to hold off the late rally of Our Island in boggy conditions as the pair finished 31 lengths clear of the rest with the longest race on the card producing the closest finish
Quote:
O'Brien said: "I think I had the measure of Pearlysteps but my horse has idled and I could have done with the company on the run to the line.

denphone 18-12-2011 04:59
Re: Horse Racing
 
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Ascot, Saturday

The Ladbroke (Handicap Hurdle) (Listed Race) 2m, 4yo+

Quote:
WAYNE HUTCHINSON excelled aboard Raya Star, giving the 12-1 winner a peach of a ride as they overhauled Rigidity and Alarazi after the last in a Ladbroke Hurdle run at a surprisingly slow pace
Quote:
Winning trainer Alan King added: "After the Gerry Feilden we thought this was the right place to go. A lot of the credit must go to Choc [Robert Thornton], whose been the making of him.

Ascot, Saturday

GL Events Owen Brown Silver Cup Handicap Chase (Listed) 3m, 4yo+

Quote:
THE MINACK capped a wonderful day for trainer Paul Nicholls and jockey Ruby Walsh when running out the winner of the Silver Cup.
Quote:
Nicholls said of The Minack: "I had been training him for the Welsh National but, with no disrespect to Chepstow, I thought the ground was so bad there last time I didn't want to run him there.

denphone 19-12-2011 06:54
Re: Horse Racing
 
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...nd/964178/top/

Navan, Sunday

Navan Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) 4yo+, 2m4f

Quote:
BOSTON BOB took a giant step up at Navan on Sunday as he won his first Grade 1 on just his second start over hurdles, having won his hurdling debut in a maiden last month.

Quote:
"He relished the trip and will probably go up in the new year. He'll be entered in both the Neptune and Albert Bartlett [at the Cheltenham Festival]."


http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...mp/964170/top/

Navan, Sunday

Tara Hurdle (Grade 2) 2m4f, 4yo+

Quote:
ZAIDPOUR, the winner of last season's Grade 1 Royal Bond Novice Hurdle who failed to live up to expectations for the remainder of the term, looks to be heading back in the right direction after a ten-length romp in the Tara Hurdle.
Quote:
"That was a good performance," Mullins said. "I think he's starting to do what I thought he would do last year.

denphone 20-12-2011 06:52
Re: Horse Racing
 
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse-racing/

Quote:
RACING has attracted its highest profile new owner in years with the news that Wayne Rooney will have a two-year-old in training with Tom Dascombe in 2012.

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Apart from the occasional day out at Chester, Rooney has previously not shown a great interest in racing, until a month or so ago when teammate Michael Owen invited him to Manor House Stables, the yard that he owns in partnership with Betfair co-founder Andrew 'Bert' Black, and where the Rooneys' first horse will be trained.

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...ks/964283/top/

Quote:
STAYING hurdle hero Big Buck's will not run again until Cheltenham in March, when he will bid to win the Ladbrokes World Hurdle for an unprecedented fourth consecutive time.

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Nicholls said: “Big Buck’s won’t run again until Cheltenham. Andy [Stewart, owner] and I had a chat on Saturday night and we’vedecided to do what we did last year, which means just giving him a racecourse gallop before the World Hurdle to sharpen him up.

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse-racing/rod-collet-france-triple-sun-chariot-winner-sahpresa-retired/964119/international/

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TRAINER Rodolphe Collet has revealed that triple Sun Chariot Stakes winner Sahpresa has been retired to owner Teruya Yoshida's Shadai Farm in Japan.
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Sahpresa won five Group races in as many campaigns and it was her unique hat-trick in the Kingdom of Bahrain-sponsored Sun Chariot at Newmarket which cemented her place in the record books.

denphone 21-12-2011 06:19
Re: Horse Racing
 
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse-racing/

Quote:
KAUTO STAR has been cut to 3-1 for the William Hill King George VI Chase by both Paddy Power and Coral after it was revealed he will face just seven rivals as he bids to become the first horse in history to win Kempton's December 26 feature for a fifth time.
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Long Run, a general 5-4 favourite to register successive wins in the Christmas showpiece, will again lock horns with Kauto Star and Smith is relishing the opportunity to take on the Nicky Henderson-trained Gold Cup winner once again. "It's going to be a great racing moment. Obviously, I'm nervous for the horses' welfare but I love thrilling races and I'm all for it," Smith told At The Races on Tuesday.


http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...ha/965184/top/

Quote:
THE BHA on Tuesday concluded the most complex anti-corruption investigation in its history by banning the father-and-son team of Peter and Nick Gold for five years and seven years respectively.
Quote:
The resulting exclusion orders bring to 78.5 years the total bans arising from the investigation and subsequent 11-day inquiry from which the longest punishments, of 14 years each, were handed down to former owners Maurice Sines and James Crickmore.

denphone 22-12-2011 05:40
Re: Horse Racing
 
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...as/965573/top/

Quote:
GEVREY CHAMBERTIN, a brother to exciting novice chaser Grands Crus, made a winning start to his career with a wide-margin bumper victory at Ffos Las on Wednesday.


http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...965481/latest/

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OWNER Robert Waley-Cohen is confident Long Run can turn the tableson Kauto Star in Monday's mouthwatering William Hill King George VI Chase at Kempton.
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Despite the Betfair Chase result, bookmakers still favour Long Run - a general 5-4 chance - for the King George with Kauto Star a top-priced 4-1 with Ladbrokes and Waley-Cohen thinks that is about right.

denphone 23-12-2011 06:33
Re: Horse Racing
 
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse-racing/

Quote:
FINIAN'S RAINBOW, third favourite for the Sportingbet.com Queen Mother Champion Chase, could make a belated start to his campaign in the Williamhill.com Desert Orchid Chase at Kempton on Tuesday.

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"I hope he runs and I hope he runs well. He has to start somewhere and will improve for the race as horses do from their first run."


http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...ue/965871/top/

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HAYDOCK and Betfair have teamed up to commission a statue of Kauto Star to recognise the brilliant chaser's achievements at the track.
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Trainer Paul Nicholls added: "Kauto Star gave me my proudest day in 20 years as a trainer when he won his fourth Betfair Chase and this is deserved recognition for the great horse. It will be a constant reminder of that amazing day."
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Haydock's managing director, Dickon White, reflecting on this year's race, said: "Everyone who was at the racecourse last month to see his victory will recall the race vividly for the rest of their lives. It was truly one of the most outstanding performances by a racehorse in the modern era."

A fitting tribute to a great horse.

denphone 24-12-2011 06:40
Re: Horse Racing
 
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse-racing/

Quote:
KAUTO STAR was cut into 3-1 on Friday for the William Hill King George VI Chase at Kempton and the sponsors are predicting that there could be further support for the four-time winner as the race edges closer.

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"Kauto Star has a huge amount of followers and it looks as though his legions of fans are starting to surface.

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...68/966385/top/

Quote:
MICHAEL O'BRIEN, one of Ireland's top jumps trainers for over 30 years has died at the age of 68.

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...by/966328/top/

Quote:
POPULAR chaser Mister McGoldrick, who won eight races at Wetherby during a stellar career, has been retired.

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His trainer Sue Smith said: "It seemed fitting to call it a day at Wetherby as he won so many races there and the Yorkshire crowd love him and people are always asking about him."

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...ed/966313/top/

Quote:
MADISON DU BERLAIS, whose Hennessy Gold Cup success proved the highlight of a sparkling career, has been retired after his form tailed off.
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Breaking the news on Thursday, David Pipe, who was able to use money won by Madison Du Berlais to buy Grands Crus and Wednesday's runaway bumper winner Gevrey Chambertin for owners Roger Stanley andYvonne Reynolds, said: "Madison Du Berlais has got a bit wise to the game but retires a happy and sound horse.

denphone 25-12-2011 19:17
Re: Horse Racing
 
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/hors...g/16276701.stm

Quote:
Kauto Star and Long Run are set for a mouth-watering clash in the King George VI Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day.

The 11-year-old Kauto Star is aiming to win a record fifth title after he and stablemate Master Minded were confirmed by trainer Paul Nicholls on Tuesday.

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McCoy added: "Kauto's win in Haydock was a great spectacle for horseracing. He's been an amazing horse, he's won four King Georges and is just an absolute superstar.
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"People normally get behind the reigning champion, they want to see a great champ, and see him confirm that he is the real thing, but on this occasion everyone wants to see the old boy have a last hurrah and win for an unprecedented fifth time in the King George," said Waley-Cohen, whose son Sam rides the horse.


---------- Post added at 18:17 ---------- Previous post was at 18:15 ----------

Kempton racecard: http://www.attheraces.com/allcards.a...ef=atrfixtures

denphone 26-12-2011 16:41
Re: Horse Racing
 
http://www.sportinglife.com/racing/n...8.html&BID=465

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Grands Crus was an easy winner of the Grade One williamhill.com Feltham Novices' Chase (In Memory Of Nigel Clark) at Kempton on Boxing Day.

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David Pipe's charge settled things in the straight with more fluent jumping as Silviniaco Conti and Bobs Worth stayed on well, but without troubling the winner who was eased down for a two-and-a-quarter length victory.
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Pipe added: "He jumped and travelled, and will probably have one more run before Cheltenham - I'll discuss it with the owners but he'll probably have an entry in the Gold Cup as well.

http://www.sportinglife.com/racing/n...9.html&BID=465

Quote:
Binocular beat Rock On Ruby by a neck in a thrilling renewal of the Grade One williamhill.com Christmas Hurdle at Kempton on Boxing Day.
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"It was brilliant he won, but I just feel he's a long way off the horse that won the Champion Hurdle.


---------- Post added at 15:41 ---------- Previous post was at 15:23 ----------

http://www.sportinglife.com/racing/n...0.html&BID=465

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse-racing/

Quote:
Paul Nicholls' Kauto Star won his fifth William Hill King George VI Chase in stunning fashion at Kempton on Boxing Day.

The 11-year-old won four renewals of the Grade One contest in consecutive years from 2006-2009 but could only manage third in last season's race behind Long Run

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Nicholls said: "He's just awesome and I knew we had him in serious order.

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"If he gets to Cheltenham in that form he'll be the one to beat (in the Gold Cup)."

A performance up there with the great Arkle.:clap::clap::clap:

denphone 27-12-2011 05:31
Re: Horse Racing
 
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...in/967336/top/

Quote:
HIS EXCELLENCY was inserted into the Triumph Hurdle betting at 33-1 after losing his maiden tag at the sixth time of asking in the Grade 2 United Arab Emirates Embassy Juvenile Hurdle at Leopardstown on Monday.
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Another Gigginstown House Stud runner, last season's Cheltenham Festival winner Sir Des Champs, was handed a second win over fences after Knockfierna ran out in dramatic fashion at the second last in the Grade 2 Greenmount Park Novice Chase at Limerick.

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...ls/967479/top/

Leopardstown, Monday

Racing Post Novice Chase (Grade 1) 2m1f, 4yo+

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BLACKSTAIRMOUNTAIN wore down the David Pipe-trained Notus De La Tour in the closing stages of this dramatic race, which lost much of its interest when hot favourite Bog Warrior crashed out down the back straight

denphone 27-12-2011 13:23
Re: Horse Racing
 
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse-racing/

Quote:
PAUL NICHOLLS believes Kauto Star is "in the form of his life" after the 11-year-old created history by winning a fifth William Hill King George VI Chase at Kempton on Monday.
Quote:
Nicholls said: "He was fantastic, right back to the top of his game. He's now won two races this year and both times has beaten the reigning champion Long Run. Long Run is six and Kauto is 11 - it was just awesome by the horse.

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Kauto Star's stablemate Master Minded was pulled-up in the King George after injuring a tendon.

He was taken to Rossdales Veterinary Surgeons in Newmarket after the race and Nicholls tweeted on Tuesday morning: "Master minded had surgery last eve onvery nasty injury. Comfortable this morning. Career-threatening but hopefully not life-threatening. Will keep all updated daily."

denphone 27-12-2011 15:24
Re: Horse Racing
 
http://www.sportinglife.com/racing/n...s.html&BID=465

Quote:
Ranjaan reasserted his Triumph Hurdle claims when winning the £25 Free Bet with williamhill.com Mobile Juvenile Hurdle at Kempton.

Quote:
"We'll give him a little break now, and come out again for a couple of spring targets before we press on towards the Triumph.


http://www.sportinglife.com/racing/n...6.html&BID=465

Quote:
Sprinter Sacre was a brilliant winner of the williamhill.com Novices' Chase at Kempton.

Quote:
Geraghty said: "I adore this horse. That was top class. "He was all wrong at the last but was very clever at it. He jumped from fence to fence and is a horse that gets your blood up. We always knew he was going to make a smashing chaser.
Most impressive.:tu:

denphone 27-12-2011 17:28
Re: Horse Racing
 
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse-racing/

Chepstow, Tuesday

Coral Welsh National (Grade 3) 3m5½f, 4yo+

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LE BEAU BAI got the better of fellow front-runner Giles Cross in a stirring battle that lasted throughout the marathon race distance, winning for jockey Charlie Poste and trainer Richard Lee at 10-1.
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Winning jockey Poste said: "He was absolutely brilliant. He's been a fantastic servant to me and the yard. He was so brave today, brilliant. Before the race I spoke to the owners and picked out Giles Cross as the one to beat
Quote:
Lee, who trains on the Welsh borders added: "It's a race we've always wanted to win and it's all gone according to plan. I was just worried the ground wouldn't be soft enough for him. I was at Ffos Las yesterday and it rained all day, but it didn't here. It was soft enough and wasn't he brave.

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...in/967970/top/

Kempton, Tuesday

Williamhill.com Desert Orchid Chase (Grade 2 ) 2m, 4yo+

Quote:
LEADING Champion Chase contender Finian's Rainbow made his first start of the season a winning one with an extraordinary victory in the Desert Orchid Chase at Kempton on Tuesday
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Paddy Power and William Hill shaved a point off Finian's Rainbow's Sportingbet.com Queen Mother Champion Chase odds to 7-1 and he will likely test his Cheltenham credentials in the Grade 1 Victor Chandler Chase at Ascot on January 21.


http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...le/967982/top/

Chepstow, Tuesday

Coral Future Champions Finale Juvenile Hurdle (Grade 1) 2m ½f, 3yo

Quote:
HOLLOW TREE enjoyed the testing Chepstow conditions and produced a tremendous staying performance to make all under Timmy Murphy, running out a decisive winner on Tuesday
Quote:
Murphy said: “He's the gamest three-year-old I've ridden - he'll go to war for you. If the ground is soft at Cheltenham he could be a Triumph Hurdle horse.”

denphone 28-12-2011 05:52
Re: Horse Racing
 
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...ll/968034/top/

Quote:
GOLDEN SILVER, the winner of three Grade 1 races including the 2009 Paddy Power Dial-A-Bet Chase, died on Tuesday following a fall in this year's race at Leopardstown.

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Paying tribute, Mullins said: "He will be sorely missed in our yard because he was one of our great servants. He was a character too and all the girls in our place loved him and anyone could ride him.


http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...in/967895/top/

Leopardstown, Tuesday

Paddy Power Dial-A-Bet Chase (Grade 1) 2m1f, 5yo+

Quote:
BIG ZEB rallied after the final fence to beat Noble Prince and claim his third success in the race
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Winning trainer Colm Murphy said: "I'm thrilled to bits. He looks better than ever this season and deserves another shot at the Queen Mother Champion Chase. He'll probably run next in the Boylesports.com Tied Cottage Chase at Punchestown."


http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...et/967932/top/

Leopardstown, Tuesday

Paddypower.com Future Champions Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) 2m, 4yo+

Quote:
CASH AND GO triggered an upset when beating 4-9 favourite Soux Les Cieux into third at Leopardstown on Tuesday.
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A delighted Edward O'Grady reported the Supreme Novices Hurdle as his likely end of season target.

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Leopardstown, Wednesday

Topaz Fort Leney Novice Chase (Grade 1) 3m, 4yo+

Quote:
LAST INSTALMENT was cut to 8-1 (from 14) for the RSA Chase at the Cheltenham Festival with Boylesports after he put in a spectacular round of jumping to secure his first Grade 1 victory over fences at Leopardstown on Wednesday.
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Fenton said after the race the winner is not certain to head to Cheltenham. He said: "We weren't surprised that he won. We'd love to have seen more rain, but he coped with it well.


http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...le/968393/top/

Leopardstown, Wednesday

woodiesdiy.com Christmas Hurdle (Grade 2) 4yo+, 3m

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VOLER LA VEDETTE beat Mourad to Graded glory for the second time in a month with a slick performance at Leopardstown on Wednesday.
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The race was notable for an extraordinary in-running market on Betfair. Over £800,000 was matched on the winner at 28-1.

denphone 28-12-2011 18:44
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http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse-racing/

Quote:
BETFAIR announced they have voided all in-running bets on a race at Leopardstown after a two and a half hour investigation into unusual betting patterns.

A near incredible incident left the betting exchange facing a pay out of £23million after the monster sum of £1,642,094 was matched in running at a price of 29 (28-1) on Christmas Hurdle winner Voler La Vedette.

Quote:
"In accordance with our terms and conditions, all in running bets on this race, both win and place, will be made void.

"We fully appreciate the dissatisfaction this will cause many customers, and apologise for a very poor customer and betting experience."

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...le/968457/top/

Leopardstown, Wednesday

Lexus Chase (Grade 1) 3m, 5yo+

Quote:
SYNCHRONISED rewarded the faith shown in him by owner JP McManus and trainer Jonjo O'Neill as he routed a classy field on his first start at Grade 1 level
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Winning trainer O'Neill said: "We were afraid the ground would be too good for him and were surprised how well he handled it.

"AP gave him a fantastic ride. We don't have another Gold Cup horse so maybe if the ground is soft he could run. He'll also have a Grand National entry."

denphone 29-12-2011 06:20
Re: Horse Racing
 
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse-racing/

Quote:
BETFAIR on Wednesday came in for fierce criticism from customers after they made the decision to void all in-running bets placed on a Leopardstown race after an incredible lay bet left a punter facing a theoretical £23 million payout.

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A total of £1,642,094 was matched at that price after a lay bet of £21.3m was offered on the 13-8chance at 29 - which would have resulted in a whopping payout of almost £600m if it was all matched.
"
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To offer that kind of amount you would have to have £600 million in your account and anybody backing it at that price knew that something was wrong."

He continued: "It is clearly a technical failure that somebody somewhere was able to place a bet with that liability. Clearly nobody in their right mind would want to strike a bet like that."


http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...68239/related/

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HURRICANE FLY, the Champion Hurdle winner, will not run in the Istabraq Festival Hurdle at Leopardstown on Thursday, according to trainer Willie Mullins.



http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...le/968242/top/

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TWO-TIME Cheltenham Festival-winning jockey Mark Bradburne has retired from the saddle after a 19-year career.
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He added: "I have loved my riding both as an amateur and as a professional and I've had a great time.

denphone 29-12-2011 16:47
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Leopardstown, Thursday

Istabraq Festival Hurdle (Grade 1) 2m, 4yo+

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UNACCOMPANIED made the most of her considerable 10lb weight allowance as she beat the boys to land her second Grade 1 at Leopardstown on Thursday.
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"This year was one of the best ever Triumph Hurdles. She was beaten by a better horse on the day and I will speak to her owner and we might consider the Champion Hurdle.

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...ed/968819/top/

Quote:
BETFAIR said on Thursday that the problem that allowed one customer to put up a lay with potential liability of almost £600 million had been fixed.

Quote:
Betfair said in a statement on Thursday: "Firstly, we would like to re-iterate that anyone betting in-running in yesterday’s Leopardstown race clearly received a very poor customer service and betting experience. We apologise once again for this.

denphone 30-12-2011 05:33
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http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...31/969106/top/

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SEE YOU THEN, the triple Champion Hurdle winner of the mid-1980s, has died in Italy, where he had lived in retirement, just days before his official 32nd birthday.
Quote:
"He was my first Cheltenham winner and still top of the tree up there with the greats for me," added Henderson, who made his name preparing the fragile star on one or two races a season.


http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...ry/968960/top/

Leopardstown, Thursday

ITBA Fillies Scheme EBF Mares' Hurdle (Grade 3) 4yo+, 2m4f

Quote:
OUR GIRL SALLEY won for the first time since January as she successfully defended the Grade 3 Mares' Hurdle on the final day of Leopardstown's Christmas meeting
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Dobbs said: "She was excellent there. She wasn't ready for her other runs this year because I wanted to have her spot on for today and she's done it brilliantly.


http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...ut/968932/top/

Quote:
HIDDEN CYCLONE was cut to 12-1 (from 16) with Paddy Power for the RSA Chase at the Cheltenham Festival after an impressive performance on his chasing debut at Leopardstown on Thursday.

Quote:
"He wasn't 100 per cent and will improve a good bit. His jumping was good but Andrew[McNamara] said it would have to improve to move up to Graded class," said Hanlon.

denphone 31-12-2011 06:08
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http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse-racing/

Quote:
LAMBOURN will rejoice on Saturday after the news that Peter Walwyn, the former champion trainer known locally as the 'Father of the Valley of the Racehorse', has received an MBE in the Queen's New Year Honours list for services to racing.

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Nicky Henderson, acknowledging the honour, said: "I can't think of anyone who is more deserving of this recognition. Pete's training career was legendary but what he has done for racing, and Lambourn in particular, is immeasurable. I know the entire community will join me in congratulating him."


http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...bs/969558/top/

Quote:
CHAMPION JOCKEY Tony McCoy could be out for up to two weeks after a final hurdle fall at Taunton left him with fractured ribs.

McCoy confirmed the news on Twitter on Friday evening saying: "Broke a few ribs so not 2 bad and hopefully back 2 work very soon just need the doctor 2 let me out of the hospital now and I'll be happy
Quote:
A spokesman for Taunton racecourse said: "Tony McCoy took a real kicking when Laudatory fell at the final hurdle and it seems he has broken two ribs, maybe three."

denphone 31-12-2011 17:07
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http://www.sportinglife.com/racing/n...9.html&BID=465

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Fingal Bay kept his unbeaten record with a workmanlike win in the Bathwick Tyres Challow Hurdle at Newbury.

Richard Johnson's mount was sent off the 1/4 market leader for the Grade 1 contest and having travelled well in behind the leaders, went to the front at the second-last flight.

Double Ross cried enough from that point and although the favourite never looked like being collared, 25/1 chance Ballyrock ensured the winner had to be driven out to the line to score by a length

Quote:
Owner Roger Skan said: "I think if it's good ground he'd run over three miles (Albert Bartlett) at Cheltenham and if it's softer then he'd go two-mile-five (Neptune). Obviously, anything can change."


http://www.sportinglife.com/racing/n...7.html&BID=465

Quote:
Cue Card got back to winning ways over fences in the Betfred Goals Galore Novices' Chase at Newbury.

Quote:
The winner is 10/1 from 16s for the Arkle and 6/1 from 10s for the Jewson Novices' Chase with Sky Bet.

denphone 01-01-2012 06:41
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Quote:
CHAMPION jockey Tony McCoy remained in Musgrove Park Hospital on Saturday night undergoing further tests after he broke his ribs in a fall at Taunton on Friday.
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"I am not sure when he will be let out yet, we will have to wait for the test results. By tomorrow [Sunday] we will hopefully have a better idea of how long he will be out from riding, hopefully not too long."


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Mikael d'Haguenet duly dispatched his three rivals as he took another step to rebuilding his career with a smooth success in the Follow Punchestown On Facebook Hurdle.

The three-times Grade One winner has not always delivered but had little trouble in justifying odds of 2-5 in this two-and-a-half-mile heat.

denphone 01-01-2012 14:29
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http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...il/970418/top/

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THE New Year wishes of racing fans that Frankel can keep on winning throughout the year could well come true with trainer Sir Henry Cecil declaring he will be "very disappointed" if the unbeaten colt is not even better as a four-year-old.
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Cecil has said that he expects Frankel to start in the Lockinge Stakes at Newbury in May before stepping up beyond a mile for the first time in the Coral-Eclipse Stakes at Sandown in July.

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"He has grown up a lot and he is getting much stronger. He is easy, he is relaxed more and I would be very disappointed if he isn't a better horse."
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Cheltenham, Sunday

Cheltenham Pony Club Raceday Novices' Chase (Registered As Dipper Novices' Steeple Chase) (Grade 2) 2m5f, New course, 5yo+

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CHAMPION COURT put in a gallant front-running performance to see off the late challenge of Solix having led from the off under Alain Cawley
Quote:
In doing so he was boosting the form of Grands Crus, who had finished one place in front of Champion Court when winning at the course back in November.

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Cheltenham, Sunday

Cheltenham & Three Counties Club Hurdle 2m4½f, 4yo+

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OSCAR WHISKY slammed his three rivals in effortless style as he posted back-to-back wins in this race to earn a quote of 5-1 from the sponsors for the Ladbrokes World Hurdle.
Quote:
Oscar Whisky was sent off a 4-6 chance to follow up his win in the Relkeel Hurdle last time and, although the official margin was not that great, his supporters never had a moment's worry as he travelled by far the best of these throughout and won this how he liked.
Quote:
The trainer said: "I still think there can only be one race for him and that's the World Hurdle. He isn't going to win the Champion Hurdle. Aintree is the obvious place for him as he won there last year but we've got to be brave."


http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...in/970610/top/

Cheltenham, Sunday

Bet With Your Mobile At Victor Chandler Chase Handicap (Grade 3) 2m5f, New, 5yo+

Quote:
CALGARY BAY saw off the late challenge of Hector's Choice to return to the winner's enclosure for the first time since December 2009 and provide trainer Henrietta Knight with the perfect start to the new year
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A delighted Knight said afterwards: "He deserved to win, he likes good ground and likes Cheltenham. He jumped so well and Dominic gave him a very good ride."

denphone 03-01-2012 06:24
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http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse-racing/

Quote:
DONALD McCAIN said on Monday that Grand National winner Ballabriggs was ready to get into more serious work though may not reappear until Kelso, where he warmed up for Aintree by finishing second in a chase last year, in early March.
Quote:
"He will step up to do some more work this week, he looks great and I am very happy with him."

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...al/971250/top/

Plumpton, Monday

At The Races Sussex National 3m5f, 5yo+

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DOUBLE DIZZY landed a dramatic renewal of the Sussex National at Plumpton on Monday, in which five of the nine runners either fell or were brought down
Quote:
Winning trainer Buckler said: "I've always said he had another good win in him. It's brilliant. This was his 62nd race for me and he's been a grand old servant.

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...ry/971188/top/

Quote:
KUMBESHWAR was introduced at 14-1 with Paddy Power for the Grand Annual at the Cheltenham Festival after he posted his second victory over fences at Plumpton on Monday.
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"I won't wrap him up as he loves his racing," said King. "I would imagine he's a Grand Annual horse or maybe the Byrne Group Plate but he will have plenty of entries as he could go further as he was second over two and a half to Zaynar at Ascot."

denphone 04-01-2012 06:36
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http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse-racing/

Quote:
THE Cheltenham crowd will assuredly roar like lions, but favourite Long Run may run in the Betfred Gold Cup without the protective earplugs he has worn since winning last season's King George VI Chase as trainer Nicky Henderson seeks to topple ageless champion Kauto Star.
Quote:
"Kauto was a beatable horse last year and Paul and his people have got him back to his best," Henderson said.

"I don’t think we’ve gone backwards, in fact I’d be surprised if we hadn’t gone forwards, but we are taking on Kauto back at his very, very best."


http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...nd/971516/top/

Quote:
POLICE sealed off roads to Epsom Downs on Tuesday morning and racecourse staff were evacuated after strong winds ripped off part of the grandstand roof.

Quote:
Racecourse spokesman Johnno Spence said: "Following severe weather conditions and turbulent winds at Epsom Downs racecourse this morning, the Duchess Stand roof has been damaged.

denphone 05-01-2012 06:32
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http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...ry/971854/top/

Quote:
JONCOL has been ruled out of the rest of the season after sustaining a tendon injury in the early stages of the Grade 1 Lexus Chase last month.
Quote:
“He didn’t travel early on in the Lexus so it must have happened in the early stages as to jump and travel so badly throughout the Lexus just wasn’t him.”

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...rs/971796/top/

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LAST year's Irish and Yorkshire Oaks heroine Blue Bunting headlines trainer Mahmood Al Zarooni's contenders for the Dubai World Cup Carnival, and will be prepared for a tilt at the Dubai Sheema Classic - a race the trainer won last year with Rewilding.
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He told the Godolphin website: "We have Monterosso and Blue Bunting out here and they could be aimed at Super Saturday, when Blue Bunting could have her prep race for the Dubai Sheema Classic."
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Xin Xu Lin didn't run a bad race when he was fifth behind Khawlah in the UAE Derby last year," said Al Zarooni, "He runs from the front in his races and got a bit tired near the end.

"We will see how he gets on next week before deciding where to go with him, while I have earmarked rounds two and three of the Maktoum Challenge for Casamento, Dubai Prince and French Navy."
Quote:
William Hill Dubai World Cup betting: 5-1 Orfevre, 11-2 Animal Kingdom, 6-1 Bold Silvano, Smart Falcon, 10-1 Beaten Up, Transcend, 14-1 Await The Dawn,Byword, Gitano Hernando, Musir, 16-1 Master Of Hounds, Planteur, Treasure Beach, 20-1 Dubai Prince, Green Destiny, 33-1 Casamento, French Navy, Xin Xu Lin

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...te/971770/top/

Quote:
FINIAN'S RAINBOW has overhauled Al Ferof at the head of the market for the Victor Chandler Chase on January 21 having initially been priced up behind last season's Supreme Novices' Hurdle winner.
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Race sponsors Victor Chandler had made Al Ferof the 5-2 favourite with Finian's Rainbow at 11-4 when entries were revealed on Wednesday but have cut the leading Sportingbet.com Queen Mother Champion Chase contender to 9-4.


Trainer Nicky Henderson confirmed he was targeting the race with Finian's Rainbow on Tuesday and is a general 7-1 shot for the Champion Chase.

denphone 06-01-2012 05:45
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http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse-racing/

Quote:
CHAMPION HURDLE winner Hurricane Fly is on target to make his eagerly awaited seasonal reappearance in the BHP Insurance Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown on January 29, after delighting connections in a racecourse gallop on Thursday.

Quote:
"I'm much happier with the way he went compared to his work before Christmas and it's looking like he will come back for the Irish Champion Hurdle," said Mullins.


http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...re/972469/top/

UAE, Thursday

Meydan: Al Rashidiya Trial Presented By Longines (conditions race) 1m1f, turf, 4yo+

Quote:
FAVOURITE Mahbooba obliged for jockey Christophe Soumillon to convincingly land the feature race on the opening night of the 2012 Dubai World Cup Carnival.
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Soumillon said: "She is a very good filly as we saw all last year, both here and in Europe. I needed to ask her for an effort turning for home but she then picked up well and quickened away."

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...er/972376/top/

Quote:
By Lewis Porteous 2:45PM 5 JAN 2012 GODOLPHIN were quickly into stride in the opening race of this year's Dubai World Cup Carnival, with the Mickael Barzalona-ridden Sarrsar (Saeed Bin-Suroor) leading home a one-two for the Dubai-based owners.

With three representatives in the 1m1½f handicap, Godolphin were obviously keen to hit theground running, although stable jockey Frankie Dettori was left waiting for his first winner after choosing to ride runner-up Capponi.

Despite defeat, Dettori gave Capponi a fine ride in front - setting just a moderate pace from the gates before gradually increasing the tempo through the second half of the race.

However, after getting the better of eventual third Marching Time, Capponi could not repel the late flourish of the Saeed Bin-Suroor-trained winner, who returned at 9-2.

Dettori was however quick to gain his revenge when partnering the Saeed-Bin Suroor-trained Honour System to land the second race on the card, the 1m3f handicap, making it two from two for Godolphin.

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...se/972235/top/

Quote:
EXCITING novice chaser Al Ferof was on Thursday introduced as Ladbrokes'joint 8-1 fourth-favourite for the sportingbet.com Queen Mother Champion Chase at the Cheltenham Festival.

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...ut/972457/top/

UAE, Thursday 11.35am GMT (Live on ATR/RUK)

Meydan: UAE 1000 Guineas Presented By Longlines (conditions race) 7f,tapeta,3yo fillies


Quote:
CHERRY HINTON winner Gamilati will face five rivals including ex-Clive Brittain filly Alsindi on her Meydan debut in the 7f UAE 1,000 Guineas Trial on Friday
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The Mahmood Al Zarooni-trained filly is seeking just a second career victory, having shed her maiden tag in the Group 2 Cherry Hinton Stakes and raced only once - when dead last in the Lowther Stakes at York - since the Newmarket race.

"Her first three runs were all very good and she was probably unlucky not to have won both the maidens in which she ran," said Al Zarooni.

"We knew going to Newmarket that she was improving and Frankie Dettori gave her a great ride in the Cherry Hinton Stakes.

"York was disappointing but we are all entitled to a bad day at work. She has had a lovely break since then and has really enjoyed the Dubai weather. She is working nicely and we hope the Tapeta surface will not be a problem for her."

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...ee/972215/top/

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CHELTENHAM will celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee by renaming the National Hunt Chase at the festival in honour of the monarch's 60-year reign.

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The 4m race, run on the Wednesday of the Cheltenham Festival, will this year be called the Diamond Jubilee National Hunt Chase. Now in its 142nd year, it is one of the oldest races at the festival.

Cheltenham managing director Edward Gillespie said: "The royal connection with Cheltenham is something we are particularly proud of and we are delighted to be marking the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee year by renaming the most historic race of the festival in her honour

denphone 06-01-2012 15:02
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http://www.godolphin.com/NewsArticle.aspx?id=6004

UAE, Friday

Meydan: UAE 1,000 Guineas Trial (conditions) 7f, 3yo fillies, AW

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CHERRY HINTON winner Gamilati (Mahmood Al Zarooni/ Frankie Dettori) began her Classic campaign in the best possible fashion when she strolled home in the UAE 1,000 Guineas Trial at Meydan on Friday.

denphone 07-01-2012 07:42
Re: Horse Racing
 
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...le/972753/top/

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SPIRIT SON could make his eagerly anticipated return in the BHP Insurance Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown on January 29.
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A general 8-1 chance for the Stan James Champion Hurdle next March, Spirit Son has not run this season and Nicky Henderson said on Friday that he or stablemate Binocular could run in the Grade 1 contest, which could also see the return of Champion Hurdle winner Hurricane Fly, who pleased trainer Willie Mullins in a racecourse gallop at Leopardstown on Thursday.

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...wn/972886/top/

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THE complexion of the William Hill Supreme Novices' Hurdle market is likely to become clearer at Sandown on Saturday when the track hosts the Grade 1 32Red-sponsored Tolworth Hurdle
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Prospect Wells, 14-1 with race sponsors William Hill for the Cheltenham Festival opener, will face four rivals - including the progressive Colour Squadron and French import Captain Conan - in the 2m contest.

denphone 07-01-2012 14:46
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Thurles, Saturday

Beamish Stout Phil Sweeney Memorial Chase (Grade 3) 2m2f, 5yo+

Quote:
THE Hennessy Gold Cup at Leopardstown could be on the agenda for Quel Esprit after the 2-7 favourite outclassed his four rivals, putting in a clear round of jumping before running out an easy 15-length winner from Whodoyouthink.
Quote:
Speaking afterwards Mullins was keen to step Quel Esprit back up in grade and nominated the Grade 2 Kinloch Brae back at Thurles on January 19, and the Grade 1 Hennessy Gold Cup atLeopardstown on February 12 as possible targets.

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...es/973154/top/

Quote:
CHAMPION jockey Tony McCoy has revealed he will be out of action for at least another week as a result of a heavy fall at Taunton on December 30.

McCoy fractured ribs and bruised his lungs when unseated from favouriteLaudatory in a handicap hurdle and, although feeling much better, has been advised to remain on the easy list for the immediate future.

"The good news is that I am on the mend. The bad news is that it is a slow process and I have got at least another week of sitting on the sofa every afternoon, watching my mates have all the fun," McCoy told the Daily Telegraph on Saturday.

"The doctor told me to rest and that is exactly what I have been doing, hard though it is. I have broken ribs before, but the fall at Taunton seemed particularly hard.

"I am not in so much pain now and feel a lot better in myself. I went for a scan on Thursday and the doctor said he was very happy with what he saw.

"I thought my lung might have been damaged, but the scan was clear and everything is fine."

denphone 07-01-2012 16:54
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Sandown, Saturday

32Red Hurdle (Novices' Hurdle) (Registered as the Tolworth Hurdle) (Grade 1) 2m½f, 4yo+

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CAPTAIN CONAN defied a big drift in the market to win the Tolworth with a late lunge, ultimately owing his victory to Colour Squadron's inability to keep straight on the run-in.
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The Philip Hobbs-trained leader easily saw off all bar Captain Conan, and would likely have beaten that one too if not for swerving violently left after the final jump, a loss of ground that proved decisive at the post, where Nicky Henderson's Captain Conan was the victor by just a short head.

Winning jockey Barry Geraghty said: "Some company would certainly help this one as well. He was very green and there'll certainly be improvement."

Sarah Hobbs, wife of Colour Squadron's trainer Philip, marked the race down as one that got away. "Richard [Johnson] said basically it was greeness, and you are there to be shot at when you make it. He has thrown it away really," she said

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...973412/latest/



Sandown, Saturday

32Red.com HBLB Handicap Chase 3m1/2f 5yo+

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HOLD ON JULIO overcame the odd sketchy jump to gain another impressive victory at Sandown to the delight of favourite backers who forced his price into 5-2having been 9-2 this morning
Quote:
A multiple winning pointer, Hold On Julio has continued to impress under rules since changing hands for £28,000. He went up 13lb for winning a class 3 over course and distance last time, and having recovered from a bout of ringworm he was very much fancied here and proved a really progressive sort to run away with this nice prize despite being 3lb out ofthe weights.
Quote:
It will be interesting to see where Hold On Julio goes now. Given he is now two from two at Sandown, the obvious target would be the Bet365 Gold Cup in April, but the Cheltenham Festival will also give the nine-year-old's trainer a few options before then.

denphone 08-01-2012 05:48
Re: Horse Racing
 
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...973457/latest/

Quote:
THE Kentucky Derby trail starts early in the States - and on Saturday horses representing Sheikh Mohammed's various operations left their mark on both coasts.

No sooner has Saeed Bin Suroor's New York barn been disbanded than the Kiaran McLaughlin-trained Alpha tabled his claims as a legitimate Classic contender with a fluent victory at Aqueduct in the Godolphin blue.

Over at Santa Anita, Darley's Out Of Bounds ended the unbeaten record of Breeders' Cup winner Secret Circle in the Grade 3 Sham Stakes


---------- Post added at 04:48 ---------- Previous post was at 04:46 ----------

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...973445/latest/

Quote:
THE two anonymous punters who landed last week's Totescoop6 with just a £64 stake took their winnings to over £360,000 after they cracked Saturday's bonus race with the help of Pricewise. The £108,015 bonus fund was added to the £252,037 won last week and Betfred spokesman George Primarolo said: "Having taken a look the night before, the punters had an inkling for Ciceron and seeing the horse nominated by the world's greatest tipster only strengthened their resolve to opt for the Venetia Williams-trained six-year-old."

The two punters were present at Sandown to see Ciceron overhaul Havingotascoobydo after the final hurdle. Ciceron, tipped by Tom Segal at 16-1, was the subject of major support, returning at 6-1.

denphone 08-01-2012 17:15
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Naas, Sunday

Slaney Novice Hurdle (Grade 2) 2m4f, 5yo+

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TRAINER Noel Meade could have another star hurdler in his care after Monksland eased to victory in the Grade 2 Slaney Novice Hurdle on Sunday.
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Paddy Power made him 25-1 for the festival race and Meade, who has excelled with classy hurdlers Harchibald and Go Native in the past, said: "I thought he'd win today - I think he's very good.

"He did everything right and jumped well. I hope he'sgood enough for the Neptune - that's the plan."
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...73676/related/

Naas, Sunday

Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Novice Chase 2m, 5yo+

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FLEMENSTAR put himself in line for the Frank Ward Solicitors Arkle Novice Chase at Leopardstown later this month after registering a simple victory over Lambro at Naas.
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"He's going to go for the Arkle at Leopardstown then we'll go up in trip," said Casey.

denphone 09-01-2012 06:11
Re: Horse Racing
 
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse-racing/

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DABIRSIM remains a potential contender for the Qipco 2,000 Guineas after trainer Christophe Ferland declined to express a preference between the British Classic and the French version two weeks later at Longchamp.

Ferland burst onto the international stage last season with the son of Hat Trick, who landed the Prix Morny at Deauville before overcoming traffic problems to cut down his rivals in the Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere at Longchamp on Arc day.
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Speaking to French racing broadcaster Equidia, Ferland gave an upbeat report on his dual Group 1 winner.

"Everything is going well and he's in magnificent shape," he said.

"He hasn't grown an enormous amount because he was already a big horse at two, but I'm delighted with him. I think he's put on weight and he's got stronger."

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...le/973612/top/

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By Stuart Riley 7:18AM 8 JAN 2012 HURRICANE FLY has been inserted as the 4-5 favourite for the BHP Insurance Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown on January 29
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Hurricane Fly has missed a couple of engagements this season notably the Morgiana Hurdle and Istabraq Festival Hurdle, but appeared to be back on track after delighting Mullins in a racecourse workout at Leopardstown on Thursday

denphone 09-01-2012 16:34
Re: Horse Racing
 
http://www.sportinglife.com/racing/n...4.html&BID=465

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Timeform have given Frankel an end of year rating of 143, the highest figure since 1972 and the fourth-highest in Timeform's history.


Timeform's Simon Rowlands said: "1972 was the year in which Brigadier Gerard posted 144. Sea-Bird (145 in 1965) and Tudor Minstrel (144 in 1947) are the only other horses to have been rated more highly than Frankel in Timeform's long history.

"Frankel is a remarkable 8 lb clear of the next-highest horse, Black Caviar, and 10 lb ahead of the next-highest in the Northern Hemisphere, margins unprecedented in recent times.

"The Sir Henry Cecil-trained colt is unbeaten in nine starts, including the Two Thousand Guineas, the Sussex Stakes and the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes in the latest year.

"Any of those successes would have qualified Frankel for Horse of The Year status. Timeform rated him 142 after the first of those wins and edged him up to his current figure after the Queen Elizabeth.


"Next in is the unbeaten Australian-trained mare Black Caviar on 135, only 1 lb behind the best fillies/mares in Timeform's experience."

denphone 10-01-2012 07:01
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http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...in/974107/top/

Taunton, Monday Southwest-racing.co.uk Novices' Hurdle (Class 3) 2m1f, 4yo+

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DARLAN extended his unbeaten record to fourwith an impressive win under a cool ride from Barry Geraghty
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When asked how good the winner is, Geraghty said: "It is hard to say. He travels sowell but he was good today."

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...on/974084/top/

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THERE was a 200-1 shock at Taunton on Monday when Lights Of Broadway became the first horse to win a race in Britain at that price for two years.
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The Jo Hughes-trained six-year-old led home 50-1 shot Wishes And Stars and Fortuna Rose, sent off at 33-1, who finished third in the mares' novices' hurdle.

Lights Of Broadway, who won the 2m3f contest by three quarters of a length, is the biggest-priced winner since the Jennie Candlish-trained 200-1 shot Maoi Chinn Tire won a juvenile hurdle at Wetherby on October 29 2010.

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...ldcupcarnival/

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By Jason Ford 4:53PM 9 JAN 2012 MENDIP, winner of the opening round of the Maktoum Challenge last year for Godolphin and Saeed bin Suroor, will need to be near his very best if he is to make a successful return in the 2012 running on Thursday.

denphone 10-01-2012 16:43
Re: Horse Racing
 
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse-racing/

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FRANKEL was named world champion racehorse on Tuesday when he topped the World Thoroughbred Rankings (WTR) for 2011.

The spectacular Henry Cecil-trained colt, who will take his nine-race unbeaten record into 2012 as a four-year-old, was awarded a rating of 136 - the same as Sea The Stars in 2009.

Australia's superstar sprinter Black Caviar was Frankel's closest pursuer in the annual international league table, put together by a team of senior international handicappers on behalf of the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA).

Set to run at Royal Ascot this season, the five-year-old mare easily retained her status as world champion sprinter with a mark of 132, which makes her 4lb inferior to Frankel, who was also completing back-to-back championship seasons after being named Europe's top two-year-old (alongside Dream Ahead) in the 2010 lists.

The WTR were unveiled on Tuesday afternoon at a press conference in London. Other notable features included another share in the European juvenile ranks where Racing Post Trophy winner Camelot and leading French colt Dabirsim head the list on a mark of 119.

Europe's champion filly is the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe winner Danedream, who is joined in third place overall on the 128-mark by Champion Stakes winner Cirrus Des Aigles.

Also taking high rank on 127 are top miler Canford Cliffs and the ill-fated Prince of Wales's Stakes winner Rewilding.

Top-rated stayer is the 2010 Melbourne Cup winner Americain on 123, while the highest figure recorded in Europe is the 121 achieved by Fame And Glory and Masked Marvel in the Ascot Gold Cup and St Leger respectively.

Well adrift of Black Caviar's world-best mark in the sprinting division, Deacon Blues and Dream Ahead share European honours on 120 - fully 12lb beneath the Australian mare.

The number one dirt performer on the list, waydown overall on 124, is Breeders' Cup Classic winner Drosselmeyer.

Frankel's mark of 136 recognises his claims to greatness - he has duly been accorded one of the highest marks in recent seasons. Sea The Stars is the only other horse to have hit such a mark since Peintre Celebre's 137 in 1997.

However, even such a straightforward comparison is fraught with confusion as the ratings have been compressed a little since then, which means the 136 is probably worthmore than Peintre Celebre's 137 in real terms.

For this reason, higher marks achieved in earlier years, when ratings around the 140-mark were regular, must also be taken with more than a pinch of salt.

Accordingto Racing Post Ratings, Frankel should have been awarded an even higher rating. "The official figures come under far greater pressure now than the early days of purely European competition when 140s where handed out like sweets," explained senior Racing Post handicapper Paul Curtis.

"The relevance of comparison with past rankings, certainly pre-1995 when US horses where included for the first time, is questionable.

"Even so, Frankel could have ranked higher still and his Racing Post Rating of 139+ is the best recorded on turf since RPRs began in 1986. Although the rankings parameters have changed several times since then, the past figures are still there in the record books and it seems wrong that Frankel should rate behind the likes of Generous and Peintre Celebre."

WTR TOP 20 OVERALL


1 Frankel (GB) 136

2 Black Caviar (Aus) 132

3 Cirrus Des Aigles (Fra) 128

Danedream (Ger)

5 Canford Cliffs (GB) 127

Rewilding (GB)

7 Dream Ahead (GB) 126

Excelebration (GB)

Nathaniel (GB)

So You Think (Ire)

11 Rocket Man (Sing) 125

Twice Over (GB)

Workforce (GB)

14 Drosselmeyer (USA) 124

Goldikova (Fra)

St Nicholas Abbey (Ire)

17 Acclamation (USA) 123

Americain (Fra)

Orfevre (Jap)

Sepoy (Aus)

Strong Suit (GB)

Tizway (USA)

denphone 11-01-2012 06:13
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http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...mp/974345/top/

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CONNECTIONS of newly crowned world champion Frankel said on Tuesday it was a "great honour" to receive the title after the five-time Group 1 winner was handed a rating of 136 in the 2011 World Thoroughbred Rankings.
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Teddy Grimthorpe, racing manager to owner Khalid Abdullah, said: "It is a great honour and it is a credit to Sir Henry Cecil and the Juddmonte breeding operation.

"We have had champions in the past notably Dancing Brave and Oasis Dream but it is still great to receive the recognition."
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...am/974330/top/

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WAAHEB, 10-1 joint-favourite with the sponsors for the William Hill Supreme Novices' Hurdle, has been ruled out of the Cheltenham Festival by trainer Dermot Weld.
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"Unfortunately Waaheb has had a few minor hold-ups and it will not be possible to give him an ideal preparation or a race before Cheltenham. Consequently, he will not be running at the festival," Weldsaid.
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...ed/974168/top/

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DON'T PUSH IT, the horse who finally realised Tony McCoy's dream of winning the Grand National, has run his last race and is set to enjoy his retirement at owner JP McManus's Martinstown Stud in Ireland.

The Jonjo O'Neill-trained 12-year-old famously landed the National at Aintree in 2010 to provide the trainer, McManus and champion jockey McCoy with their first victory in the world's greatest chase.

denphone 12-01-2012 06:32
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http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse-racing/

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BETFAIR have announced that some of the punters who backed Voler La Vedette in their controversial in-running market on the Christmas Hurdle at Leopardstown last month will be paid out.
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But successful bets placed on the win marketbefore the technology failure - which was judged to have occurred a minute into the race - and all successful bets on the place market will now be met via an ex-gratia payment.
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...as/974499/top/

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DEWHURST winner Parish Hall will be trained for the Qipco 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket, trainer Jim Bolger said on Tuesday.
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Bolger said: "Immediately after Parish Hall won the Dewhurst I spoke about him as more of a Derby horse for Epsom and the Curragh rather than as a 2,000 Guineas type.

"That was before I had a good chat with Kevin Manning who told me that the colt has plenty of pace for a mile. So we decided that he would be trained for the Guineas and that is the plan."

denphone 13-01-2012 06:27
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http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse-racing/

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AMATEUR rider Robert Cooper shrugged off the disappointment of receiving a 52-day whip ban by riding a rare winner at Fontwell on Thursday.

Only hours after the BHA dished out the lengthy punishment for his winning ride on Elton Fox at Uttoxter last month, Cooper steered the well-backed Mortimers Cross to an emotional success.

As the jockey passed the winning line to register only his third winner in 4,328 days, he threw his whip into the air in celebration.

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Earlier in the day, the BHA's disciplinary panel reviewed Cooper's ride on Elton Fox, who won by a length, and found the jockey had hit the six-year-old 23 times (12 without allowing time to respond).
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...es/975116/top/

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ON A day dominated by the whip, jockey Robert Winston vented his frustration at the Southwell stewards, who banned him for 22 days for using his whip with excessive frequency.

Fellow jockeys Nicky Mackay, also at Soutwell, Lee Edwards (Fontwell) and Michael Stainton, Ian Mongan and John Fahy (Kempton) were handed less severe penalties on the same day that the BHA issued amateur Robert Cooper a colossal 52-day whip ban for his winning ride on Elton Fox at Uttoxeter on December 31.

In total 93 days worth of bans were given to the seven jockeys on Thursday.
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He added: "It feels like an insult being told what to do. I'm trying to get my career back on track and now I've got a 22-day ban. I will speak to the PJA - I'm not happy about it. I will also discuss whether to appeal with my agent."
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...975139/latest/

UAE, Thursday

Al Maktoum Challenge R1 Sponsored By Etisalat (Group 3) 1m, 3yo+, AW

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MIKE DE KOCK is always a trainer to fear in the big races and Musir gave him further reason to celebrate after he ran out an ultra-impressive winnerof Thursday evening's feature race.
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De Kock said: "Obviously we are delighted with that and Musir is a much stronger horse than he was in his Classic year and again from last year. I do still feel that turf is his best surface and the Dubai Duty Free is his main target.

denphone 14-01-2012 06:29
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http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse-racing/

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NICKY HENDERSON has revealed that both Binocular and Bobs Worth have had breathing operations since their runs at Kempton on Boxing Day.
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"We had a look and he's had a very minor tweak of the soft palate. It doesn't interrupt anything as it's not invasive and the horse is already back in work and cantering."
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...975620/latest/

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Chantilly will have the added attraction of staging three valuable prep races for Dubai World Cup night when the doors are officially opened on its new all-weather track at the beginning of March.

The Dubai Racing Club will sponsor the €50,000 warm ups for the World Cup and the Godolphin Mile on the opening card of the season on Saturday March 2, as well as a trial for the GoldenShaheen three days later.
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...na/975343/top/

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STAR racemare Sarafina is set for a dazzling mating with Deep Impact following her private purchase by Teruya Yoshida's Shadai Farm.

The sale was revealed in the Racing Post newspaper when Pat Downes, the Aga Khan's stud manager in Ireland, said the owner/breeder had "received an offer he could not turn down".

denphone 14-01-2012 14:31
Re: Horse Racing
 
http://www.sportinglife.com/racing/n...9.html&BID=465

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Sadler's Risk made a very encouraging start to his hurdling career in the opening William Hill - Home Of Betting Juvenile Hurdle at Kempton.

Useful on the Flat, Philip Hobbs' new recruit tracked the early pace and went to the front turning for home.

Richard Johnson never had to ask him anything resembling a serious question to go clear of his toiling rivals, the even-money favourite finishing 17 lengths ahead of the Nicky Henderson-trained Otto The Great (14-1).

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"We'll work backwards from the Triumph now. Richard thought he could do with another run or two and he could go to Cheltenham in a fortnight as he's very tough."

Sky Bet and Stan James cut the winner to 8s from 14s for the JCB Triumph Hurdle at Cheltenham, Boylesports are the same price from 16s.


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http://www.sportinglife.com/racing/n...5.html&BID=465

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Menorah won the Bet With Williamhill.com On Your Mobile Novices' Chase at Kempton - although he wasn't totally convincing at his fences.

With Alasi unseating Dominic Elsworth at the eighth, the 4-7 favourite was left with the Alan King-trained Kumbeshwar to beat and he went past his front-running rival with six to jump.

While this was an improved round of fencing, he did get close to a few, notably the second last, but went on to score unextended by three-and-three-quarter lengths.

Sky Bet and Stan James left the winner unchanged at 10-1 for the Arkle at Cheltenham. Boylesports go 12s but William Hill pushed him out to 16s from 14s.


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