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denphone 01-08-2013 08:59
Re: Horse Racing
 
Gordon battle sparks Leger thoughts.

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

denphone 01-08-2013 11:43
Re: Horse Racing
 
Lonsdale aim for Estimate.

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

Quote:
Sir Michael Stoute is targeting the Lonsdale Cup at York for his Gold Cup heroine Estimate.

The four-year-old filly provided the Queen with a memorable victory in Royal Ascot's two-and-a-half-mile feature in June, prompting scenes of jubilation as she returned to the famous winner's enclosure.

Some had suggested Estimate may not run again until the Qipco British Champions Long Distance Cup at Ascot in October, but Stoute is keen to get her out before then, with a trip to the Knavesmire on August 23 favoured over the Irish St Leger at the Curragh on September 15.

denphone 01-08-2013 14:31
Re: Horse Racing
 
Rock repeat will be tougher.

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

Quote:
John Oxx feels Saddler's Rock is heading into the defence of his Artemis Goodwood Cup crown in better form than he was before he disappointed in the Ascot Gold Cup.

However, the Currabeg handler believes this year's renewal is a much stronger race, with horses like Mount Athos and Brown Panther stepping up in trip and unexposed in staying terms.

Saddler's Rock looked set to be one of the major protagonists in the staying division after his win 12 months ago but it has not worked out for one reason or another.

denphone 01-08-2013 16:37
Re: Horse Racing
 
Rich pickings for Haggas.

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

Quote:
The good run of form for the William Haggas stable continued when Saayerr returned to winning ways in the Audi Richmond Stakes to give Ryan Moore a third winner of this year's Glorious Goodwood.

Having been successful on his first two starts, the Acclamation colt was only eighth in the Norfolk Stakes but showed that to be all wrong here.

Charlie Hills' Cable Bay made him pull out all the stops, but Saayerr (5-1) always appeared in control and struck by a neck. The first two pulled two and a half lengths clear of Thunder Strike but the 2-1 favourite, Figure Of Speech, missed the break and was always on the back foot

denphone 01-08-2013 18:40
Re: Horse Racing
 
Panther pounces in Goodwood Cup

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

denphone 02-08-2013 06:20
Re: Horse Racing
 
Coco doubles up for Cecil.

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

Quote:
Lady Cecil's Wild Coco looked in a different league to her rivals when successful in Goodwood's Blackrock Fillies' Stakes for the second successive year.

Those who took the 5-6 about the five-year-old never had a moment of concern as the mare, having her first run for new owners since being purchased for 985,000 guineas, cruised through the race.

Tom Queally had a leisurely look around two furlongs out and with only Elik making progress from the rear, Queally kept her up to her work to win by two and a half lengths.

denphone 02-08-2013 11:49
Re: Horse Racing
 
O'Brien outlines Camelot gameplan.

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

Quote:
Camelot could return to action in either the Juddmonte International Stakes at York or the Red Mills Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown.

Trainer Aidan O'Brien has given last year's dual Derby winner plenty of time off since his fourth-placed finish in the Prince Of Wales's Stakes at Royal Ascot.

He told At The Races: "He's in good order. He's back after a break and he's starting to progress. York and Leopardstown would be the two main races that could be possible. The Juddmonte is a great race and Irish Champion is a great race but it will depend on how he comes along. Things are going well so far."

denphone 02-08-2013 14:00
Re: Horse Racing
 
Sky reaches for the stars in Nassau.

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

Quote:
Sky Lantern looks to put the seal on what has been a superb week for trainer Richard Hannon by claiming her third Group One of the season in the Markel Insurance Nassau Stakes on Saturday.

Winner of the 1000 Guineas and breathtaking in the Coronation Stakes, Sky Lantern was considered an unlucky loser when carried across the track by Elusive Kate in a controversial climax to the Falmouth Stakes.

denphone 02-08-2013 16:33
Re: Horse Racing
 
Secret out of Nassau contention

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

denphone 03-08-2013 06:08
Re: Horse Racing
 
Wentworth picks up Mile spoils.

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

Quote:
Richard Hannon and Richard Hughes made it a quickfire double at Goodwood as Wentworth triumphed in the Betfred Mile.

Sporting the famous dark blue silks of Sue Magnier, the 6-1 shot came good in style after hitting the bar on each of his three outings so far this term. He was sighted making his move a furlong out as the pacesetting Windhoek began to fade and favourite Cape Peron also made progress.

It was Wentworth who found the extra gear, powering down the middle of the track to assume the lead with half a furlong still to run. Three-quarters of a length was the winning verdict ahead of Cape Peron, while Sandagiyr finished fast to take third, a further head behind, with Galician in fourth.

denphone 03-08-2013 12:09
Re: Horse Racing
 
Integral faces acid test

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

Quote:
Sir Michael Stoute's Integral takes a significant step up in class for the Markel Insurance Nassau Stakes at Goodwood this afternoon.

After an impressive debut over a mile at the Sussex venue, the daughter of Dalakhani was too strong for her rivals in a Listed contest over a mile at Sandown.

Chris Richardson, managing director for owners Cheveley Park Stud, said: "There aren't too many other options so we thought we might definitely learn something about her by running her at Goodwood."

denphone 03-08-2013 14:52
Re: Horse Racing
 
O'Brien double-handed in Nassau.

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

denphone 03-08-2013 16:59
Re: Horse Racing
 
Kazeem gets International call-up.

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

Quote:
Al Kazeem will run in the Juddmonte International Stakes at York on August 21.

Although the Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown remains an option three weeks later, the high-class entire will first head to Yorkshire for the esteemed Group One over a mile and a quarter.

Owner John Deer said: "That (York) is the plan and he's in training for that race. Fingers crossed he gets there in one piece and the ground is perfect for him. He's in all the big races, including the Irish Champion, so everything is under consideration before we decide whether to run in the Arc."

denphone 03-08-2013 19:19
Re: Horse Racing
 
Winsili springs Nassau surprise.

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

Quote:
John Gosden's filly Winsili dug deep to spring a 20-1 surprise in a dramatic race for the Markel Insurance Nassau Stakes at Goodwood.

The William Buick-ridden three-year-old responded to all her rider's urgings as she stuck to the task through the final furlong to hold the determined challenge of another outsider, Thistle Bird, by a neck, with Hot Snap a further two lengths away in third.

denphone 04-08-2013 06:51
Re: Horse Racing
 
Rex rewards Callan's faith

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

Quote:
Neil Callan proved he has an eye for a horse as well as skills in the saddle as Rex Imperator took the Robins Farm Racing Stewards' Cup at Glorious Goodwood in tearaway fashion.

The leading jockey located the sprinter for owner George Turner after he was impressed with the statistics he read during his campaigning with Roger Charlton.

Although a failure in a stint in Dubai, the 12-1 chance had finished runner-up on a couple of occasions for new trainer William Haggas and ended up careering two and a quarter lengths clear in one of the most fiercely competitive handicaps of the season.

denphone 04-08-2013 12:12
Re: Horse Racing
 
Moon shines for Hannon.

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

denphone 04-08-2013 16:19
Re: Horse Racing
 
Force floored by lethal Cloud.

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

Quote:
Moonlight Cloud won the Prix Maurice de Gheest at Deauville for the third successive year as she sprinted past Lethal Force inside the final furlong.

Clive Cox's grey lost nothing in defeat, conceding 3lb to the Freddie Head-trained mare, but he simply had no answer to Moonlight Cloud's finishing burst.

Adam Kirby attempted to make most on Lethal Force, but he had to work quite hard to get over to the rail and once there, he tried to wind it up from the front. But Thierry Jarnet always looked confident, and once he asked Moonlight Cloud to go and win the race the response was immediate and the five-year-old was able to come home alone.

denphone 05-08-2013 06:54
Re: Horse Racing
 
Breeders' Cup aim for Winsili

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

Quote:
Winsili has the Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf as her main aim following her victory in the Nassau Stakes at Goodwood on Saturday.

The John Gosden-trained filly caused a 20-1 shock in the Group One as she successfully dropped back in trip to 10 furlongs, having failed to see out a mile and a half in the Ribblesdale Stakes at Royal Ascot last time. Owner Khalid Abdullah also claimed third place with Hot Snap, who bounced back from a lacklustre effort in the 1000 Guineas back in May.

denphone 05-08-2013 11:11
Re: Horse Racing
 
Gesture touched off in Germany.

Quote:
Secret Gesture was agonisingly worn down inside the final furlong by Penelopa in the Henkel-Preis Der Diana - Deutsches Stuten-Derby (German Oaks) at Dusseldorf.

Jamie Spencer took a wide course on Ralph Beckett's filly, who finished second to her stable companion Talent in the Oaks at Epsom, but she went two lengths clear of her pursuers.

denphone 05-08-2013 15:29
Re: Horse Racing
 
Australian rider dies after fall.

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

Extremely saddened to hear this shocking news from Down Under.:(

denphone 05-08-2013 18:18
Re: Horse Racing
 
Great start for flying Eagle.

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

Quote:
Aidan O'Brien's newcomer Great White Eagle made a hugely impressive racecourse debut in the Michael T. O'Maille Race at Naas.

The Coolmore team went to 760,000 guineas to snap up the American-bred juvenile at Tattersalls in April and he was a 2-1 shot as he kicked off his career over six furlongs in the hands of the trainer's son, Joseph.

Ridden with plenty of confidence, Great White Eagle showed smart acceleration once let down, coming through to beat 11-10 favourite Gold Peregrine by two and three-quarter lengths.

denphone 06-08-2013 07:01
Re: Horse Racing
 
Telescope in Lancaster eighteen.

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

Quote:
Telescope is the star name among 18 entries for the Betfred Rose of Lancaster Stakes at Haydock on Saturday.

Sir Michael Stoute's colt was forced to miss the Dante Stakes at York in May and subsequently the Derby after an interrupted first half of the season.

However, he oozed class when striking by 24 lengths in a conditions race at Leicester on his belated three-year-old debut last month and a step up to Pattern company now beckons.

denphone 07-08-2013 07:08
Re: Horse Racing
 
Big Time added to Phoenix field

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

Quote:
John Murphy has supplemented Big Time into Sunday's Keeneland Phoenix Stakes at the Curragh.

Heading the field for the six-furlong Group One contest is Aidan O'Brien's unbeaten War Command, who looked an immense prospect after his stunning victory in the Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot.

Connections paid 20,000 euros to allow Big Time an entry for a potential rematch with Sudirman, who beat him half a length in the Railway Stakes at the same course in late June. Big Time had earlier made a winning debut at Naas.

denphone 07-08-2013 10:17
Re: Horse Racing
 
Venus on another planet

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

denphone 07-08-2013 16:33
Re: Horse Racing
 
Approach set for Marois appearance

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

Quote:
Dawn Approach is "an intended runner" in the Prix Jacques le Marois at Deauville on Sunday.

Jim Bolger's high-class colt only raced last Wednesday, when he finished second in the Sussex Stakes at Goodwood, but is one of 16 horses in the shake-up at the latest forfeit stage.

Godolphin-owned Dawn Approach was put through his paces on Wednesday morning, which was enough to convince connections he is ready to make a swift return in France

denphone 07-08-2013 18:37
Re: Horse Racing
 
Nine trainers in clear over Sungate steroids inquiry

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/horse-racing/23605490

denphone 08-08-2013 06:50
Re: Horse Racing
 
O'Brien in command for Phoenix.

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

Quote:
War Command has been given the go-ahead to compete in the Keeneland Phoenix Stakes at the Curragh on Sunday.

The unbeaten colt won the Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot by six lengths in June and is now set to step into Group One company.

Trainer Aidan O'Brien said on Wednesday: "War Command worked well this morning and will definitely take his place in the Phoenix.

"There's also the possibility that we'll run Fountain Of Youth and Wilshire Boulevard."

denphone 08-08-2013 16:38
Re: Horse Racing
 
Nunthorpe still on Pink radar.

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

denphone 09-08-2013 06:52
Re: Horse Racing
 
Champion back-up for Ocovango.

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

Quote:
Ascot's Qipco Champion Stakes has emerged a viable alternative for Ocovango if he does not end up running in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe.

Although the Longchamp centrepiece remains the conditional aim for Andre Fabre's colt, connections have also given him an entry on Champions Day two weeks later on October 19.

First up for Ocovango is a crack at Fabre's favourite Arc trial, the Prix Niel at Longchamp on September 15, which the master trainer has won 10 times

denphone 09-08-2013 13:07
Re: Horse Racing
 
Leather given York go-ahead

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...0&sub=&day=Fri

Quote:
Trading Leather is on course for the Juddmonte International Stakes at York on August 21.

Jim Bolger's three-year-old landed the Irish Derby in June and lost nothing in defeat when beating all bar Novellist in the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot.

A son of Teofilo, Bolger's champion juvenile, Trading Leather will then head to Leopardstown for the Red Mills Irish Champion Stakes on September 7.

denphone 09-08-2013 16:04
Re: Horse Racing
 
Dawn on duty in hot Marois.

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

Quote:
Jim Bolger is relishing the prospect of pitting his crack miler Dawn Approach against brilliant opposition in the Prix Jacques le Marois at Deauville on Sunday.

In what looks possibly the hottest race of the season, the 2000 Guineas and St James's Palace Stakes winner will be meeting the likes of Intello, Moonlight Cloud, Declaration Of War and Elusive Kate.

Dawn Approach is turning out just 11 days after suffering a narrow defeat at the hands of old rival Toronado in the Sussex Stakes at Glorious Goodwood, but Bolger is not one to shirk a challenge.

denphone 09-08-2013 20:34
Re: Horse Racing
 
War declared for Phoenix.

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

denphone 10-08-2013 06:17
Re: Horse Racing
 
Indian impresses at Tipperary

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

Quote:
Indian Maharaja maintained his unbeaten record with an impressive success in the Listed Coolmore Canford Cliffs Stakes at Tipperary.

The Aidan O'Brien-trained colt improved to take closer order half a mile out as Captain's Affair disputed it with Fly To The Moon, and picked up strongly when asked by Joseph O'Brien to strike the front a furlong from home.

Having only needed a couple of reminders, the Galileo colt, a long odds-on favourite at 3-10, strode out powerfully, beating Jim Bolger's promising newcomer Ceisteach by three lengths with plenty in hand.

denphone 10-08-2013 09:22
Re: Horse Racing
 
Signs positive for St Nick.

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

denphone 10-08-2013 12:17
Re: Horse Racing
 
Bin Suroor sweet on Ihtimal.

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

Quote:
Ihtimal will aim to break her maiden in the German-Thoroughbred.com Sweet Solera Stakes at Newmarket today.

Saeed bin Suroor's filly has run three sound races in her career but has yet to get her head in front. She was second to Albany winner Kiyoshi on debut, beaten by Wedding Ring, whom she meets again in this, next time out and ran a solid race against the colts when third to Berkshire in the Chesham at Royal Ascot.

denphone 11-08-2013 06:09
Re: Horse Racing
 
Rose reverse for Telescope.

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

Quote:
It's back to the drawing board for the connections of Telescope after he could finish only second to David Livingston in the Betfred Rose Of Lancaster Stakes at Haydock.

The winter favourite for the Derby, Sir Michael Stoute's colt had to miss the Classic but appeared to be back on the right road after an easy success in a rapid time at Leicester.

However, despite Ryan Moore being the last off the bridle in the Group Three, he was outbattled in the straight by Mike De Kock's charge, who was previously trained by Aidan O'Brien.

denphone 11-08-2013 09:35
Re: Horse Racing
 
Sweet success for Godolphin.

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

Quote:
Godolphin continued their domination of the German-Thoroughbred.com Sweet Solera Stakes as Ihtimal claimed the Group Three prize at Newmarket.

The last four winners of the seven-furlong race have sported the famous Godolphin silks and the Saeed bin Suroor-trained Ihtimal made it five in the hands of William Buick.

He went for home over a furlong out and while former Godolphin rider Frankie Dettori made a late challenge aboard Midnite Angel, the 11-4 favourite was two and three-quarter lengths too good.

denphone 11-08-2013 12:55
Re: Horse Racing
 
Europe claim Shergar success.

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

denphone 11-08-2013 16:52
Re: Horse Racing
 
Moonlight edges Marois thriller.


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


Quote:
Moonlight Cloud held off the late thrust of Olympic Glory in a pulsating climax to the Prix Jacques le Marois at Deauville.

Turning out just a week after her brilliant display over six and a half furlongs in the Prix Maurice de Gheest, the Freddie Head-trained mare was buried in behind rivals by Thierry Jarnet as she stepped back up in distance to a mile.

Once given her head a furlong down, Moonlight Cloud's acceleration quickly propelled her into a clear lead and the race appeared to be as good as over, but Richard Hannon's Olympic Glory, partnered by Frankie Dettori, really found his stride late on and the two passed the post virtually as one. After a tense wait, Moonlight Cloud was announced the short-head winner.

denphone 11-08-2013 19:50
Re: Horse Racing
 
Sudirman takes command in Phoenix

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

Quote:
There was a shock result to the Keeneland Phoenix Stakes at the Curragh as red-hot favourite War Command could finish only third behind David Wachman's Sudirman.

The Coventry Stakes hero was sent off the 2-5 favourite for the Group One contest, but with Mick Channon's Ambiance setting a fierce pace, it was clear a long way from home that he was in trouble and Joseph O'Brien was hard at work from well over a furlong out.

Sudirman, winner of the Railway Stakes over course and distance in late June, was a 4-1 shot in the hands of Wayne Lordan and moved sweetly throughout. Railway runner-up Big Time came to challenge his old rival in the closing stages, but just as he had done 43 days earlier, Sudirman held on by half a length.

denphone 12-08-2013 12:53
Re: Horse Racing
 
Slade turns on Sprint power.

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

denphone 12-08-2013 19:03
Re: Horse Racing
 
Olympic team map out plans.

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

Quote:
Olympic Glory is likely to have another crack at Group One glory following his narrow defeat in France on Sunday.

The Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot and the Prix du Moulin at Longchamp are to be considered for the Sheikh Joaan Al Thani-owned colt after Richard Hannon's charge got within a short head of Moonlight Cloud in the Prix Jacques le Marois at Deauville.

"The only way that Sunday could have been any better was if Olympic Glory had won, but he has run an absolute corker," the trainer's son and assistant Richard jnr told www.richardhannonracing.co.uk.

denphone 13-08-2013 06:41
Re: Horse Racing
 
Dawn to rest after bad scope.

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

Quote:
Dawn Approach is reported to have scoped badly after his defeat in the Prix Jacques le Marois and is being treated with antibiotics.

The Jim Bolger-trained, Godolphin-owned 2000 Guineas and St James's Palace Stakes winner was eased by Kevin Manning once his chance had gone in Sunday's red-hot Deauville showpiece and eventually finished fifth.

The New Approach colt was running just 11 days after going down narrowly to Toronado in the Sussex Stakes at Goodwood.

denphone 14-08-2013 06:39
Re: Horse Racing
 
Telescope sights set on York.

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

Quote:
Telescope will aim to bounce back from his Haydock disappointment in the Neptune Investment Management Great Voltigeur Stakes at York on August 21.

The Sir Michael Stoute-trained colt was a leading fancy for the Derby during the winter months but never made the Classic after meeting with a setback in the spring.

He returned with a scintillating display in a three-horse race at Leicester and was a hot favourite to win the Rose of Lancaster Stakes last Saturday but, despite travelling well for most of the race, Telescope only stayed on at the same pace behind David Livingston and he will now be stepped up in trip to 12 furlongs.

denphone 14-08-2013 12:05
Re: Horse Racing
 
Dettori gets Shea Shea call-up.

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

denphone 14-08-2013 16:30
Re: Horse Racing
 
Toronado run 'tempting' for Hannon

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

Quote:
Richard Hannon could yet be tempted into running Toronado against Al Kazeem in the Juddmonte International at York next week - admitting rider Richard Hughes wants to have a tilt at the 10-furlong showpiece.

The High Chaparral colt was a leading ante-post contender for the Derby heading into the winter but has proved himself top-class at a mile this season, beating Dawn Approach in the Sussex Stakes at Glorious Goodwood.

denphone 15-08-2013 06:58
Re: Horse Racing
 
Knowledge in frame for Voltigeur

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

Quote:
Excess Knowledge could be set for a swift return to action in next week's Neptune Investment Management Great Voltigeur Stakes at York.

The John Gosden-trained three-year-old had no luck in running when beaten just a head by Cap O'Rushes in the Gordon Stakes at Goodwood, with that rival again among the contenders for the Group Two race on the Knavesmire on Wednesday.

denphone 15-08-2013 16:08
Re: Horse Racing
 
Kazeem tops International nine.

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

Quote:
Al Kazeem will face a maximum of eight rivals in Wednesday's Juddmonte International Stakes at York.

Roger Charlton's five-year-old has been one of the success stories of the season with wins in the Tattersalls Gold Cup, Prince Of Wales's Stakes and Eclipse and he will aim to add another Group One to his growing list of achievements.

Richard Hannon has left in Sussex Stakes winner Toronado, who would be stepping up to 10 furlongs for the first time if he is allowed to take his chance.

denphone 15-08-2013 18:14
Re: Horse Racing
 
Kingsbarns confirmed for Voltigeur.

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

denphone 16-08-2013 06:34
Re: Horse Racing
 
Gordon lords it over Desmond rivals

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

Quote:
Gordon Lord Byron took full advantage of the absence of Darwin to win the Desmond Stakes at Leopardstown.

The Aidan O'Brien-trained Darwin would have been a warm order but was taken out following a change to ground conditions with rain at the Dublin venue.

Tom Hogan's Group One-winning stable star was dropping to Group Three company but was also having a rare run over a mile, although he was fourth in the Hong Kong Mile in December.

denphone 16-08-2013 10:20
Re: Horse Racing
 
Eagle runs free for impressive win

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

Quote:
Free Eagle could hardly have been more impressive in winning the Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Maiden at Leopardstown.

The Dermot Weld-trained newcomer is bred in the purple as a half-brother to the filly Sapphire and looks to have inherited plenty of the family's ability.

Pat Smullen's mount shot clear when asked after straightening for home, forging five and a half lengths clear of Orchestra and Wexford Town at the line.

denphone 16-08-2013 17:55
Re: Horse Racing
 
Kristale among Lowther possibles.

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

denphone 17-08-2013 06:12
Re: Horse Racing
 
Queen added to Oaks field.

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

denphone 17-08-2013 14:33
Re: Horse Racing
 
September date for Dwyer appeal.

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

denphone 17-08-2013 19:40
Re: Horse Racing
 
Empire earns Melbourne ticket.

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

denphone 18-08-2013 06:57
Re: Horse Racing
 
Gregorian (3/1) lowered the colours of Soft Falling Rain to win the Betfred Hungerford Stakes at Newbury.

http://www.sportinglife.com/racing/r...ridges-the-gap

Quote:
The Group Two appeared to revolve around the Mike de Kock trained Soft Falling Rain who hadn't been seen since winning on the Dubai World Cup undercard at Meydan in March.

However the South African handler had warned that his four year old would come on for the run and that this seven furlong contest was a springboard to targets in the autumn but that didn't prevent punters from making him the 9/4 favourite.


Soft Falling Rain settled well enough at the head of affairs in a tactical contest in which the pace really only quickened as they passed the three-furlong pole.

Robert Havlin always had Gregorian well placed and the four year old - who had shown career best form this season having finished a close third in the Group One Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot - quickened well against the stands' side rail to take up the running inside the final furlong.

denphone 18-08-2013 16:07
Re: Horse Racing
 
Morny never in doubt for No Nay

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

Quote:
American raider No Nay Never stretched his 100% record to three with a classy performance in the Group One Darley Prix Morny at Deauville.

Wesley Ward's speedy colt, winner of the Norfolk Stakes at Royal Ascot, flew out of the stalls and was soon in command under David Flores.

The juvenile, now running in the Coolmore colours, quickly shrugged off the attentions of Muharaaj and Jallota before seeing off the late bid of Vorda to win by a length.

denphone 18-08-2013 18:57
Re: Horse Racing
 
Romantica strikes in Romanet.

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

denphone 19-08-2013 06:57
Re: Horse Racing
 
De Kock pleased with Rain

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

Quote:
Mike de Kock expects Soft Falling Rain to improve for his run in the Hungerford Stakes at Newbury on Saturday.

The South African trainer was delighted with the four-year-old's performance in running Group One-experienced Gregorian to a length and a half, despite the fact that he was suffering defeat for the first time in eight races.

It was Soft Falling Rain's first run since he won the Godolphin Mile at Meydan at the end of March and De Kock felt the race conditions were against his charge.

denphone 19-08-2013 13:50
Re: Horse Racing
 
Toronado given York green light.

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

Quote:
Richard Hannon has confirmed Toronado will appear in Wednesday's Juddmonte International Stakes at York.

Jockey Richard Hughes was keen for the colt to try a mile and a quarter for the first time, and it was up to trainer Hannon and owner Sheikh Joaan Bin Hamad Al Thani to be in agreement too.

Toronado will be having a break from his sparring partner Dawn Approach, who beat him in both the 2000 Guineas and St James's Palace Stakes at Ascot, but the score moved to two-one after a confident ride from Hughes in the Sussex Stakes at Glorious Goodwood.

denphone 19-08-2013 17:11
Re: Horse Racing
 
Stoute defends Telescope.

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

denphone 19-08-2013 19:41
Re: Horse Racing
 
Afsare among Celebration contenders.

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

Quote:
Afsare could attempt to build on his recent Salisbury success in Saturday's Betfair Celebration Mile at Goodwood.

Luca Cumani's gelding, who was second in last year's Arlington Million, has had well-documented issues with the stalls but showed his undoubted ability when coasting clear in last week's Group Three Sovereign Stakes.

Cumani confirmed his charge an intended starter and said: "Afsare has come out of Salisbury in good form and is likely to run in the Betfair Celebration Mile."

denphone 20-08-2013 07:04
Re: Horse Racing
 
Boulevard primed for Gimcrack run.

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

Quote:
Wilshire Boulevard is an intended runner for Aidan O'Brien in Saturday's Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Gimcrack Stakes at York.

Ballydoyle only confirmed one juvenile in the 11-strong field in the shape of the Holy Roman Emperor colt, who needed three goes to get off the mark but took the Group Three Anglesey Stakes at the Curragh last time.

"The plan is to run Wilshire Boulevard," said O'Brien. "He seems in good form."

denphone 20-08-2013 13:00
Re: Horse Racing
 
Cecil duo clash in Oaks.

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

Quote:
Lady Cecil will be represented by Wild Coco and Riposte in the Darley Yorkshire Oaks at York on Thursday, a race her late husband Sir Henry Cecil won five times.

Wild Coco has been a rare visitor to the racecourse, but the talented five-year-old makes the most of her chances and she made a successful seasonal debut when winning the Lillie Langtry Stakes at Glorious Goodwood for the second year running.

denphone 20-08-2013 17:14
Re: Horse Racing
 
Big Voltigeur test for Foundry

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

Quote:
Aidan O'Brien pitches his once-raced maiden winner Foundry straight in at Group Two level for his seasonal debut in the Neptune Investment Management Great Voltigeur Stakes at York on Wednesday.

The son of Galileo, who will be ridden by Seamie Heffernan, saw a racecourse for the one and only time at Leopardstown last November, when he beat Tonabrocky by five and a half lengths in impressive fashion.

denphone 21-08-2013 06:36
Re: Horse Racing
 
Estimate to swerve Lonsdale.

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

Quote:
The Queen's Ascot Gold Cup heroine Estimate has been ruled out of the Weatherbys Hamilton Insurance Lonsdale Cup at York on Friday.

Sir Michael Stoute is reportedly not entirely happy with her well-being ahead of the Group Two event and will not declare the daughter of Monsun, who has won both her races this season

denphone 21-08-2013 14:10
Re: Horse Racing
 
Power heads Nunthorpe field.

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

denphone 21-08-2013 18:29
Re: Horse Racing
 
War outguns International rivals.

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

Quote:
Declaration Of War caused a minor surprise in the Juddmonte International Stakes at York, in which Sussex Stakes winner Toronado was a distinct disappointment.

Since winning the Queen Anne at Royal Ascot, Declaration Of War had finished behind Al Kazeem in the Eclipse and Toronado at Goodwood. Since then he has even been to France to contest the Prix Jacques le Marois.

denphone 22-08-2013 07:08
Re: Horse Racing
 
Telescope stars in Voltigeur.

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

Quote:
Telescope justified 5-4 favouritism to go some way to vindicating the hype in the Neptune Investment Management Great Voltigeur Stakes at York.

Once favourite for the Epsom Derby, Telescope had been turned over at long odds-on just 11 days ago in the Rose of Lancaster Stakes at Haydock, but trainer Sir Michael Stoute had no doubts about running him again so soon

denphone 22-08-2013 11:33
Re: Horse Racing
 
Toro fails to fire on Knavesmire.

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

denphone 22-08-2013 16:13
Re: Horse Racing
 
Leading hopes seek Gimcrack glory.

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

Quote:
Wilshire Boulevard and Saayerr are among a competitive field of eight for Saturday's Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Gimcrack Stakes at York.

The former, trained by Aidan O'Brien, took a little while to learn his trade but stepped up to the plate in the Group Three Anglesey Stakes at the Curragh last time.

Saayerr would be attempting to continue what has already been a fine season for trainer William Haggas, and he must again take on Cable Bay, who pushed him pretty hard in the Richmond Stakes at Glorious Goodwood.

denphone 22-08-2013 18:25
Re: Horse Racing
 
Kristale a cut above in Lowther.

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

Quote:
A confidently-ridden Lucky Kristale followed up her Newmarket victory in the Connolly's Red Mills Lowther Stakes at York.

Carrying a penalty for her success in the Duchess of Cambridge Stakes, George Margarson's 5-2 joint-favourite was held up off the pace by Tom Queally and arrowed down the near-side rail.

She once again picked up in spectacular fashion and got the measure of Queen Catrine by a length and a half.

denphone 23-08-2013 07:09
Re: Horse Racing
 
The Fugue back on song in Oaks.

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

Quote:
Last year's runner-up The Fugue went one place better in the Darley Yorkshire Oaks with an authoritative victory at York.

Second to Shareta 12 months ago, William Buick's mount went off the 2-1 favourite, despite a disappointing performance last time in the Eclipse, when she was found to be under the weather.

The Fugue, trained by John Gosden, cruised into contention with a couple of furlongs remaining and brushed off market rival Venus De Milo with contempt as she swept four lengths clear.

denphone 23-08-2013 19:03
Re: Horse Racing
 
Cup strike for Ahzeemah.


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

denphone 24-08-2013 06:15
Re: Horse Racing
 
Drowne makes waves in Nunthorpe

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

Quote:
Steve Drowne landed his first Group One since 2007 when Robert Cowell's flying filly Jwala caused a 40-1 upset in the Coolmore Nunthorpe Stakes at York.

One of the more popular members of the weighing room, Drowne has endured more ups and downs in his career than many since Sakhee's Secret struck in the July Cup six years ago, and the closely knit racing community were delighted to see him back in the limelight.

The 41-year-old missed the majority of last season after being misdiagnosed when he fainted at home, and it was not until the intervention of his local MP that his return to the saddle was hastened.
A nice reward for all the jockey has gone through.

denphone 24-08-2013 14:05
Re: Horse Racing
 
Libertarian still in Leger mix.


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

denphone 24-08-2013 18:11
Re: Horse Racing
 
Tiger shows claws to land Ebor

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

Quote:
Lady Cecil's Tiger Cliff thrust home late to claim a last-gasp victory in a thrilling Betfred Ebor at York.

Following heavy rain overnight, Europe's richest handicap promised to be an attritional affair, run over the stamina-sapping distance of a mile and three-quarters, and there was drama as soon as the stalls opened as leading contender Opinion completely blew the start. Luckily for him he soon made up the ground due to the sedate early gallop.

denphone 25-08-2013 07:23
Re: Horse Racing
 
War in command performance.

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

Quote:
Royal Ascot hero War Command got his season back on track with a smart display in the Galileo EBF Futurity Stakes at the Curragh.

Aidan O'Brien's juvenile ran out a spectacular winner of the Coventry Stakes in June, but then suffered a shock defeat when only third in the Phoenix Stakes at this track a fortnight ago. Despite that reverse, he was an 8-11 favourite as he stepped up to seven furlongs.

Joseph O'Brien appeared content to give his pacesetting stable companion Friendship plenty of rope and there was a brief moment of worry for odds-on backers as Mustajeeb loomed up as a threat, but War Command quickly engaged overdrive to go by his pacemaker and put the race to bed.

denphone 25-08-2013 15:55
Re: Horse Racing
 
Ground key to Rock Leger bid.

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

denphone 25-08-2013 18:40
Re: Horse Racing
 
Cirrus in Deauville flop

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

Quote:
Cirrus Des Aigles continued his worrying decline with yet another defeat at Deauville.

Corine Barande-Barbe's gelding went off the 2-1 favourite for the Grand Prix de Deauville, having picked up the Group Two event a couple of years ago en route to his Champion Stakes success, but he has now been beaten four times this season and weakened into fifth behind Tres Blue (11-1).

denphone 26-08-2013 07:16
Re: Horse Racing
 
Lockwood turns on Supreme show

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

Quote:
Saeed bin Suroor's Lockwood looked a progressive customer as he collected the Group Three Greene King Supreme Stakes at Goodwood.

Although successful in a race of the same class when trained by Andre Fabre last year, he had been dropped down a few levels during the summer and picked up a little conditions event at Thirsk last time.

Course specialist Boom And Bust made a break for home with two furlongs remaining but Silvestre de Sousa had something to aim for on the 4-1 chance, and caught him up close to the line to score by half a length.

denphone 26-08-2013 19:23
Re: Horse Racing
 
Kingman leads Solario entries.

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

denphone 27-08-2013 07:16
Re: Horse Racing
 
Breeders' Cup an option for Jwala

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

Quote:
Jwala may end her racing career in the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint following her victory in the Nunthorpe Stakes.

The four-year-old filly, who will retire to the paddocks at the end of the season, will first head for the Qatar Prix de l'Abbaye at Longchamp on October 6 after her success in the five-furlong Group One at York on Friday. That win gave her an automatic entry to the Turf Sprint at Santa Anita, giving connections food for thought.

"She seems to have come out of it in really good order," said trainer Robert Cowell.

denphone 27-08-2013 13:48
Re: Horse Racing
 
ATR agrees new Irish deal.

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

denphone 28-08-2013 07:13
Re: Horse Racing
 
Afsare in running for QEII bid

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

Quote:
Afsare may be supplemented for the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot should he continue his winning ways in the Joel Stakes at Newmarket on September 27.

The HQ Group Two is the next port of call for the Luca Cumani-trained six-year-old, who appears to have overcome an aversion to the stalls with victories in Salisbury's Sovereign Stakes and the Betfred Celebration Mile at Goodwood on his last two starts.

denphone 28-08-2013 14:19
Re: Horse Racing
 
Crabbies to sponsor Grand National

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

denphone 28-08-2013 19:11
Re: Horse Racing
 
Telescope given Champion aim

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

Quote:
Owners Highclere Thoroughbred Racing have decided not to supplement Telescope for next month's Ladbrokes St Leger.

After a frustrating start to the season which involved missing the Investec Derby, Sir Michael Stoute managed to get the highly-regarded colt back on track for a late summer campaign and he made an effortless return at Leicester.

Despite suffering a defeat at Haydock, Telescope came back to his very best with victory in last week's Great Voltigeur Stakes at York, a noted Leger trial.

denphone 29-08-2013 06:32
Re: Horse Racing
 
Leading Leger hopes led by Light

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

Quote:
Ante-post favourite Leading Light heads the 19 possible runners still engaged in the Ladbrokes St Leger at Doncaster.

There were no major surprises at the latest scratchings deadline for the final British Classic of the season on September 14, while there remains one last chance to supplement a horse for £45,000 on the Monday before the race itself.

Leading Light, not seen since taking the Queen's Vase at Royal Ascot but a 4-1 chance with the sponsors, is one of four possible runners for Aidan O'Brien. He also has Great Voltigeur runner-up Foundry, Eye Of The Storm and Plinth, while a further strong Irish challenger is the David Wachman-trained Galileo Rock, who has been placed in two Derbys.

denphone 29-08-2013 13:03
Re: Horse Racing
 
Dawn on track for QEII

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

Quote:
Trainer Jim Bolger reports Dawn Approach on course for a return to action in time for the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot in October.

The brilliant 2000 Guineas winner was turned around quickly following his narrow defeat to Toronado in the Sussex Stakes when sent to Deauville to contest the Prix Jacques le Marois.

denphone 30-08-2013 06:02
Re: Horse Racing
 
Doyle 'honour' at Abdullah role.

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...h+role&day=Thu

Quote:
James Doyle spoke of his "great honour" at being appointed retained jockey for Khalid Abdullah's UK-trained horses as he prepares to kick off the new association aboard 2000 Guineas favourite Kingman at Sandown on Saturday.

Doyle's star has been in the ascendancy over the last couple of seasons, winning the Dubai Duty Free in the Abdullah silks on the Roger Charlton-trained Cityscape last year. The 25-year-old has won a further three Group Ones this season for Charlton aboard Al Kazeem.

denphone 30-08-2013 16:04
Re: Horse Racing
 
Kiyoshi primed for Moyglare battle

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

denphone 30-08-2013 20:00
Re: Horse Racing
 
Tapestry looks Moyglare material.

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

Quote:
Aidan O'Brien is triple-handed as he seeks a seventh Moyglare Stud Stakes victory at the Curragh on Sunday.

The Ballydoyle squad is spearheaded by Debutante Stakes winner Tapestry, who was supplemented for 22,500 euros at the confirmation stage.

"It was always the plan to go there with her. She's won her two starts very nicely. She's in good form and everything seems very well with her. It looks a good race and it will be a good experience for her," O'Brien told At The Races.

denphone 31-08-2013 05:44
Re: Horse Racing
 
King aiming to rule in Solario.

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

denphone 31-08-2013 20:13
Re: Horse Racing
 
Doyle delivers on Kingman.

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

Quote:
James Doyle's much-publicised debut as Khalid Abdullah's new retained rider went off without a hitch as next year's 2000 Guineas favourite Kingman made a second successful visit to the racecourse in the Betfred Mobile Solario Stakes at Sandown.

A two-length defeat of rivals rated over 100 in a Group Three event was more than respectable but unlike the juvenile's explosive entrance at Newmarket in June, this was more a performance of controlled power.

denphone 01-09-2013 07:07
Re: Horse Racing
 
Atalanta fillies in dead-heat.

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

denphone 02-09-2013 07:16
Re: Horse Racing
 
Rizeena lands dramatic Moyglare

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

Quote:
Clive Brittain labelled Rizeena "exceptionally good" after she caused a minor upset in the Moyglare Stud Stakes at the Curragh.

The Newmarket handler is no stranger to handling top-class fillies, with the likes of Sayyedati, User Friendly and the brilliant Pebbles among those to have passed through his hands down the years.

Rizeena still has some way to go to reach the heights of that esteemed trio, but her genial trainer is confident she is in the same class after seeing her grab Group One glory at the home of Irish Flat racing.

denphone 02-09-2013 11:10
Re: Horse Racing
 
Eagle swoops for O'Brien team.

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...n+team&day=Mon

denphone 02-09-2013 14:37
Re: Horse Racing
 
O'Brien considers Tapestry options

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

Quote:
Tapestry may have run her last race of the season in the Moyglare Stud Stakes at the Curragh on Sunday.

Aidan O'Brien's filly was promoted to second after being interfered with by Kiyoshi in the Group One won by Rizeena.

Tapestry had previously struck in the Debutante Stakes in good style and was supplemented for the Curragh showpiece.

denphone 02-09-2013 19:57
Re: Horse Racing
 
Lagardere confirmed as Kingman aim

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

denphone 03-09-2013 11:05
Re: Horse Racing
 
Elusive remains in Matron hunt

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

Quote:
Elusive Kate may try to bounce back from defeat in the Prix Jacques le Marois by going for the Coolmore Fusaichi Pegasus Matron Stakes at Leopardstown on Saturday.

John Gosden's four-times Group One winner had earlier struck at Deauville in the Prix Rothschild for the second year running after taking the Falmouth Stakes at Newmarket's July meeting. Plans for the daughter of Elusive Quality have, however, yet to be firmed up.


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