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denphone 14-01-2012 16:36
Re: Horse Racing
 
http://www.sportinglife.com/racing/n...3.html&BID=465

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Swincombe Flame landed a real gamble when snatching a dramatic victory in the William Hill Lanzarote Hurdle at Kempton.

Backed down to 9-2 favouritism, Nick Williams' charge looked to be in trouble as Featherbed Lane (15-2) went two lengths clear shortly after the final flight.

However Will Kennedy conjured a renewed challenge from the eventual winner and it carried her to the front on the line for a nose success.

Act Of Kalanisi (11-1) and Well Regarded (10-1) filled the minor placings with American Trilogy fifth for Sky Bet and Bet365 punters

denphone 15-01-2012 06:10
Re: Horse Racing
 
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...ic/976096/top/

Warwick, Saturday

Betfred Classic Chase (Grade 3) (Class 1) 3m 5f, 5yo+

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A MASSIVE weight proved to be no hindrance to Hey Big Spender as the nine-year-old ran on strongly under Joe Tizzard for a game success
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After this latest win, Hey Big Spender's sixth in 17 starts over fences, his trainer now thinks he deserves a tilt at the biggest prize of them all.

"If the ground comes up soft he'll probably run in the Gold Cup," said Tizzard. "He will be high enough in the ratings after this and he deserves a go even if he does finish sixth or seventh."
http://www.sportinglife.com/racing/n...0.html&BID=465

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Ut de Sivola survived a scare to win the Visit Punchestown.com Juvenile Hurdle on Saturday.

A runaway winner on his only previous start in Ireland, Willie Mullins' charge was sent-off the 1-4 favourite but found this far from a routine task
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Sky Bet left the winner unchanged at 10-1 for the JCB Triumph Hurdle at Cheltenham. Boylesports go 9s while they've introduced the runner-up to their market at 20s.

denphone 15-01-2012 14:44
Re: Horse Racing
 
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse-racing/

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GLOBETROTTING superstar So You Think could bid for Dubai World Cup glory in March after connections confirmed he will be entered for the world's richest race.

Trained by Aidan O'Brien, who saddled Cape Blanco to be fourth in last year's World Cup, So You Think was last seen finishing sixth in the Breeders' Cup Classic in November, having won three Group 1s since being transferred to the Ballydoyle operation from Australia for his 2011 campaign.

"He will be entered for the race but obviously no decision will be made until nearer the time," O'Brien's wife Annemarie tweeted on Sunday morning.

denphone 16-01-2012 06:11
Re: Horse Racing
 
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...an/976330/top/

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THE Willie Mullins-trained So Young justified odds-on favouritism for the third race running when he landed a 2m hurdle at Navan on Sunday.

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So Young is likely to be entered in the Stan James Champion Hurdle and Ladbrokes World Hurdle and is 50-1 and 14-1 with the sponsors for those races.


http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...up/976273/top/

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DUAL Ryanair Chase winner Albertas Run might not bid to join the likes of Arkle and Istabraq as a three-time winner of the same race at the Cheltenham Festival - because he could contest the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup instead.
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Albertas Run, who won what is now the RSA Chase at the 2008 festival, finished ninth of 16 in the following year's Gold Cup, and O'Neill revealed: "The scans have all come back good.

"We can now kick on with him with a view to either running at Ascot next month or going straight to Cheltenham for another crack at the Ryanair, or the Gold Cup, for which he has been entered."

denphone 17-01-2012 06:47
Re: Horse Racing
 
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse-racing/

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PAUL NICHOLLS on Tuesday pointed to what he hopes will be a crucial line of form, as he looked forward to Saturday's Victor Chandler Chase clash between his exciting novice Al Ferof and the more experienced Finian's Rainbow.
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"I'm under no pretensions that he faces anything other than a serious rival in Finian's Rainbow, but I don't think it's as though we're taking on a Sizing Europe or Master Minded," Nicholls said.
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...thewhipdebate/

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FEARS that the ongoing issue with the whip will dominate racing at the expense of more positive topics will be expressed at a meeting on Friday between the Professional Jockeys Association and BHA.

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Steve Drowne, the other joint-president, said: "It is worrying that all the good things going on in racing are being overshadowedby the whip issue."

denphone 18-01-2012 06:11
Re: Horse Racing
 
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse-racing/

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GRAND NATIONAL winner Ballabriggs could have more than one run before the defence of his John Smith's-sponsored crown, trainer Donald McCain revealed on Tuesday.

Speaking at a Grand National media day at his yard in Cheshire, McCain also revealed that Ballabriggs, a general 16-1 favourite for the Aintree spectacular, could be joined in the famous race by stablemates Weird Al, Wymott and Fabalu.
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"We will just wait until we get a bit closer before deciding. Ideally, he would have two runs but it would not bother me if he didn't."

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

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USA: Cape Blanco was on Monday night named America's champion turf performer for the 2011 season at the prestigious Eclipse Awards ceremony in Los Angeles.

Top filly Havre De Grace was named Horse of the Year, while other major award winners included Kentucky Derby winner Animal Kingdom, narrow victor in the champion three-year-old male category, and Breeders' Cup Juvenile winners Hansen and My Miss Aurelia, who were named leading two-year-old male and filly respectively.

In the human categories, Cigar's trainer Bill Mott landed his third accolade as outstanding trainer and Ramon Dominguez completed back-to-back victories as the nation's leading rider.

denphone 19-01-2012 06:01
Re: Horse Racing
 
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse-racing/

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NICKY HENDERSON on Wednesday raised the prospect of Arkle favourite Sprinter Sacre taking in the Game Spirit Chase - run this year as the Betfair Super Saturday Chase - at Newbury next month rather than a novice contest as part of his preparation for the Cheltenham Festival.
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Henderson said at Newbury: "It has actually crossed our minds that we could switch Sprinter Sacre from Warwick to the Game Spirit. Experience is what he needs. Going around on his own isn't going to teach him anything."
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...le/977436/top/

Newbury, Wednesday

Berkshire Stand Bookshop Juvenile Hurdle (Class 4) 2m½f, 4yo

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GRUMETI lost his unbeaten record over hurdles when falling two out with the race at his mercy but was still cut for the JCB Triumph Hurdle on the back of his performance.
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Grumeti's owner Max McNeill was understandably disappointed with the result, but was still optimistic for the future. He said: "I'm gutted. He was doing everything so well and just seemed to lose concentration. He flicked the hurdle and slipped.

denphone 20-01-2012 05:27
Re: Horse Racing
 
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse-racing/

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A DAY after Grumeti leapt to the head of the JCB Triumph Hurdle market with some bookmakers Ranjaan staked his claims forfestival glory when dismissing a good-looking field at Taunton.

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...ch/978085/top/

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JOCKEY Ahmed Ajtebi was on Thursday handed a caution by the BHA after he failed a random alcohol test at Beverley last September.

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...an/977888/top/

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JOCKEY Robert Winston has failed to overturn the 22-day whip ban handed to him by the Southwell stewards after his ride aboard Zenarinda seven days ago.

Winston, who wasrepresented by Rory Mac Neice at the appeal, put his case to the BHA's disciplinary panel but it was rejected and the ban was ordered to stand, although he did have his £500 deposit returned
Thurles, Thursday

Coolmore National Hunt Sires European Breeders Fund Mares Novice Chase (Grade 3) 2m4f, 5yo+

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KNOCKFIERNA, who ran out at the second-last when still in contention in a Grade 2 chase at Limerick over Christmas, gained compensation with a convincing victory in this Grade 3 contest
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...977957/latest/


Thurles, Thursday

Matty Ryan Memorial Kinloch Brae Chase (Grade 2) 2m4f, 6yo+



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APT APPROACH was made to work hard for his Grade 2 victory as last year's winner Follow The Plan proved reluctant to relinquish his title.

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"He's in the Ryanair Chase and the Gold Cup at Cheltenham and he's earned the right to take up one of the engagements."

denphone 21-01-2012 06:07
Re: Horse Racing
 
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...978402/latest/

UAE, Friday

Meydan: Cape Verdi Sponsored By The Saeed & Mohammed Al Naboodah Group (Group 2) 1m, f/m, turf, 3yo+

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FIRST CITY got up in the final strides to thwart odds-on chance Mahbooba and score on her first start for trainer Ali Rashid Al Raihe.
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Ffrench said: "Neither Christophe or I were sure who had won when we flashed past but we knew it was close. Our filly's form in Europe was very good, with some big runs in Group 1 company and she had been working well enough so we were hopeful.

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

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RICHARD HUGHES has had the month-long ban he received for elbowing a fellow rider revoked by the Royal Western India Turf Club, clearing him to ride in the country's Oaks on Sunday and Derby two weeks later

denphone 21-01-2012 15:02
Re: Horse Racing
 
http://www.sportinglife.com/racing/n...8.html&BID=465

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Celestial Halo gained a hardfought win in the StanJames.com Champion Hurdle Trial at Haydock.

The popular eight year old looked in trouble in the Grade Two contest approaching the last but dug deep to pull victory out of the fire

http://www.sportinglife.com/racing/n...4.html&BID=465

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Cinders And Ashes won the williamhill.com 'Supreme Trial' Novices' Hurdle at Haydock.

The five year old was sent off a long odds-on favourite in the Grade Two contest registered as the Rossington Main Novices' Hurdle and won readily despite a mistake at the last.

Donald McCain's charge had jumped well prior to that in the testing ground, however, and last year's Champion Bumper fifth is likely to have booked a return to the Cheltenham Festival in March

denphone 22-01-2012 06:42
Re: Horse Racing
 
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...er/979073/top/

Ascot, Saturday

Victor Chandler Chase (Grade 1) 2m1f, 5yo+

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SOMERSBY landed his first Grade 1 when getting the better of Finian's Rainbow in a thrilling finish to the Victor Chandler Chase at Ascot on Saturday.

Second in the race last year, Somersby trailed jumping the final fence, but powered home under Dominic Elsworth for a famous triumph, which provided trainer Henrietta Knight with her first top-level success for seven years
Quote:
"He travelled very well throughout. It was one of those days where everything went right. It's a wonderful feeling."
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...sh/979096/top/

Haydock, Saturday

Peter Marsh Chase (Limited Handicap) (Grade 2) 3m 5yo+

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THE Rowland Meyrick winner According To Pete doubled up on his Wetherby victory to land another big Graded chase here. The 11-year-old isn't the biggest, but he likes soft ground and Haydock and that was a good combination to have as the Malcolm Jefferson-trained gelding did enough to see off Pearlysteps and Consigliere to land the £28, 475 first prize.

According To Pete continued the remarkable run of Pricewise this jumps season, as Tom Segal tipped the 9-1 winner up at 10-1.
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“He jumped brilliantly," said the winning rider. "He has not put a foot wrong although it was very testing out there. He finished very tired and was walking from the last home."
Ascot, Saturday

1942 Was A Vintage Year Mares' Hurdle (registered as the Warfield Mares' Hurdle) (Grade 2) 3m, 4yo+

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PAUL NICHOLLS and Ruby Walsh found themselves in the winner's enclosure after Violin Davis reversed form withKentford Grey Lady to win the Grade 2 mares hurdle at Ascot on Saturday.

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Nicholls, who trains the six-year-old for Andrew Polson, added: "She's okay. I don't think it's a great bunch of mares, but she's tough and genuine and gives her owner a lot of fun.

denphone 23-01-2012 06:42
Re: Horse Racing
 
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...ck/979428/top/

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MIKAEL D'HAGUENET showed signs of his old swagger when easing to victory at Naas on Saturday according to owner Rich Ricci, who admitted whichever race he goes forat the Cheltenham Festival will provide a stiff challenge.
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"The question is what to do with him. He'll go to Cheltenham for the World Hurdle or the Champion Hurdle, so he'll take on Big Buck's or Hurricane Fly. We'll figure it out."

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...in/979398/top/

Fairyhouse, Sunday

Normans Grove Chase (Grade 2) 2m1f, 5yo+

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BLAZING TEMPO was cut to 14-1 (from 33) with Boylesports for the Ryanair Chase at the Cheltenham Festival after she completed a brilliant treble for Willie Mullins and Ruby Walsh in the first three races at Fairyhouse on Sunday
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"It was a great ride by Ruby and for Willie to keep her going is tip top. She owes us nothing.
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...er/979504/top/

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CHAMPAGNE FEVER was promoted to favourite for the Weatherbys Champion Bumper at the Cheltenham Festival after sealing a four-timer for trainer Willie Mullins at Fairyhouse on Sunday.

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"I think he should probably go [for the Champion Bumper] on that. I think it was just greeness that beat him first time."

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...fe/979307/top/

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ASCOT has announced that it will refund all premier enclosure customers following its public relations blunder on Saturday when racegoers who did not conform to the track's strict new dress code had to wear an orange sticker.

Ascot chief executive Charles Barnett said on Sunday morning: "It is clear that we let down many of our premier enclosure customers yesterday with a well intentioned but misguided policy.
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Speaking on Radio 5 live on Sunday morning, new BHA chief executive Paul Bittar said: "I was at Ascot yesterday and the hospitality and customer offerings are world class. The course have apologised and they recognise they made a mistake. I hope it is an incident that we can move on from."

denphone 24-01-2012 06:53
Re: Horse Racing
 
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...ve/979525/top/

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BIG BUCK'S is on course for the Cleeve Hurdle at Cheltenham on Saturday, trainer Paul Nicholls has confirmed.

Big Buck's will bid for a 15th consecutive victory and a sixth over the Ladbrokes World Hurdle course and distance
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However, a change of heart from trainer Paul Nicholls and Stewart means he will run in the Cleeve Hurdle for the first time since he beat Punchestowns byfour lengths in 2009, just the second win of his remarkable current sequence.

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...979590/latest/

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THE Triumph Hurdle picture could become a lot clearer on Saturday with Baby Mix, Sadler's Risk and Grumeti, the 8-1 co-favourites for the festival race with most firms, all featuring among the 14 entries for the Grade 2 opener on trials day at Cheltenham.

denphone 25-01-2012 06:35
Re: Horse Racing
 
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse-racing/

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OSCAR TIME, who finished runner-up to Ballabriggs in last season's John Smith's Grand National, is set to miss this year's Aintree spectacular through injury.
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...es/979717/top/

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BRITISH racecourses attracted record crowds in 2011 with aggregate attendances exceeding 6.15 million for the first time,
but those numbers disguised a downward trend in jump racing
as the average number of racegoers fell.
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Despite the dip in numbers at jumps meetings, Racecourse Association chief executive Stephen Atkin was delighted with the general increase.

"I'm very pleased to see racecourse attendance on the up for
a third year in a row, and to break the previous record is fantastic,"he said. "Financially it is a very difficult time for people at the moment, so it's a vindication of the exemplary work being done on Britain's racecourses that more and more people are enjoying a day out at the races."
http://www.sportinglife.com/racing/n...n.html&BID=465

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Hurricane Fly features among just six remaining entries for Sunday's BHP Insurance Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown.

The Willie Mullins-trained star cleaned up in the two-mile division last season, landing this Grade One prize before going on to further Champion Hurdle success at Cheltenham and later at Punchestown.

denphone 26-01-2012 06:30
Re: Horse Racing
 
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...ay/980151/top/

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TONY McCOY will make his return to action with a ride in the bumper at Warwick on Thursday, 27 days after suffering multiple broken rubs and puncturing a lung when unseating at Taunton.

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Speaking on At The Races on Wednesday morning, McCoy said: "I have been feeIing good for the last week or ten days. I saw the doctor and he was very happy with all my scans and he was happy with my ribs and my lung so I am pleased."
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...enhamfestival/

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TRAINER David Pipe will decide on Thursday if Grands Crus will have his first start over fences outside novice company at Cheltenham on Saturday.

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Asked if he was going to run, Pipesaid: "It hasn't been decided yet. It does look a hotter race than last year. There will be a true run gallop.

denphone 27-01-2012 06:30
Re: Horse Racing
 
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...ir/980795/top/

UAE, Thursday

Al Rashidiya sponsored by Dubai Duty Free (Group 2) 1m1f, turf, 5yo+

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MUSIR, winnerof round one of the Al Maktoum challenge earlier this month and a three-time winner at last year's Dubai World Cup Carnival, ran out an easy winner as the 4-7 favourite.

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...ck/980600/top/

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TONY McCOY finished second aboard favourite Key To The West on his comeback ride from injury in the closing bumper at Warwick on Thursday.

The 16-time champion jockey was in action for the first time since December 30 when has he suffered multiple broken ribs and a punctured lung after unseating at Taunton.
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...980730/latest/

Gowran, Thursday

Goffs Thyestes Handicap Chase (Grade A) 3m, 5yo+

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OWNER Graham Wylie, who has enjoyed plenty of big-race success in Britain with the likes of Inglis Drever and Tidal Bay, watched his silks carried to victory in one of Ireland's feature handicaps as On His Own made just about all to win the Thyestes Chase at 10-1.
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Mullins won the 2004 Thyestes with Hedgehunter, who went on to lift the John Smith's GrandNational the following year, and Boylesports introduced On His Own at 20-1 for this year's Aintree marathon, a race Wylie likes to target.
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...980686/latest/

Gowran Park, Thursday

John Mulhern Galmoy Hurdle (Grade 2) 3m, 5yo+

Quote:
ZAIDPOUR ended star mare Voler La Vedette's winning run under an astute tactical ride by Ruby Walsh in the Grade 2 Galmoy Hurdle
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Attempting the 3m trip with Zaidpour for the first time, Mullins said: "Tactics won it for us. It was a very sharp ride by Ruby [Walsh].

"Zaidpour will probably go to Cheltenham although you couldn't say that was any kind of trial for either the Champion or the World Hurdle."
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...980587/latest/

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THE Racing Post was on Thursday unveiled as the new sponsor of the Arkle Chase at the Cheltenham Festival.

The Grade 1 contest, which has attracted 27 entries, is one of the most eagerly awaited of this year's meeting with Sprinter Sacre, Peddlers Cross and Al Ferof set to do battle over the 2m trip.

The agreement signals the return of the Racing Post as a sponsor at the festival, having supported what is now the Byrne Group Plate from 2006 to 2008.

denphone 28-01-2012 06:23
Re: Horse Racing
 
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...to/980862/top/

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CAPTAIN CHRIS, Diamond Harry and Time For Rupert will have the chance to press their Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup claims after they were declared on Friday in a field of nine for the £100,000 for the Argento Chase at Cheltenham.
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The star draw of the track's festival trials day will be Big Buck's, who will bid for a 15th victory in a row in the Rewards4Racing Cleeve Hurdle.

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...on/980859/top/

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HURRICANE FLY will face four rivals when he returns from nine months off the track in Sunday's BHP Insurance Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown.

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

Australia, Friday


Moonee Valley: Australia Stakes (Group 2) 3yo+, turf, 6f

Quote:
BLACK CAVIAR took her unbeaten run to 17 as she sauntered home, pulling clear of her rivals with ease and powering home to win under a motionless Luke Nolen.

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With a trip to Royal Ascot on the cards and the possibility of running on Dubai World Cup night, Moody added on At The Races: "Hopefully it's the start of a wonderful six months.

"It's wonderful to see her back in great shape. She's just terrific for our sport, and it's great for our industry. This filly puts us [racing] on the front page for the right reasons."

denphone 28-01-2012 16:23
Re: Horse Racing
 
http://www.sportinglife.com/racing/n...9.html&BID=465

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Grumeti was awarded the JCB Triumph Hurdle Trial at Cheltenham after a stewards' enquiry.

The orginial first-past-the-post was the Paul Nicholls-trained Pearl Swan, but he hung to his right on the run-in under Ruby Walsh and gave the runner-up a couple of hefty bumps in the process.

Just a short-head separated them at the line but the stewards were straight into action and saw enough to reverse the result after an enquiry
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The winner and runner-up are 9-1 with Sky Bet for the Triumph Hurdle at the Festival while Walsh was handed a three-day ban for his ride on Pearl Swan.


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

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Calgary Bay (12-1) stayed on strongly to win the Sky Bet Chase at Doncaster.

The winner has spent some time in the doldrums but made it two wins in the space of a month after his victory at Cheltenham on New Year's Day.

The winner was given a beautifully patient ride by Dominic Elsworth as his mount gradually crept into contention three from home.

He was upsides at the second last with Shakalakaboomboom (6-1) but a slick jump at the final fence by Henreitta Knight's inmate gave him the impetus to go on and score by two and a half lengths.
http://www.sportinglife.com/racing/n...2.html&BID=465

Midnight Chase (9-2) notched another win at his beloved Cheltenham in the Argento Chase.

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Neil Mulholland's stable star was recording a fifth win at the track as he adopted his usual front-running tactics and got into a good ryhthm with his jumping.

The challengers lined up in behind on the second circuit headed by Little Josh and Diamond Harry but they had both been seen off at the second last.

It left Tidal Bay to go in pursuit in the closing stages after Ruby walsh cajoled him into contention but he could not reel in the gallant winner and went down by two and three quarter lengths.
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Mulholland added: "I thought he was in the same form as a year ago but he's got stronger and he's very genuine.

"He loves racing and he loves Cheltenham so he has to go for the Gold Cup after that."

denphone 29-01-2012 06:02
Re: Horse Racing
 
Cheltenham, Saturday

Rewards4Racing Cleeve Hurdle (Grade 2) 3m, 5yo+

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BIG BUCK'S made it 15 straight wins with an awesome performance, pulling seven lengths clear of Dynaste from the last, having trailed the runner-up going into the final flight.
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Nicholls added: "He just switches off and then comes there travelling. Ruby said he was in front too soon at Ascot and said he was going to leave it much later today. He came there before the last, jumped it and bingo. It is a lot of pressure but he is such a brilliant horse. We could have ridden him closer two the pace but we were mindful about saving some petrol for Cheltenham
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...on/981507/top/

Cheltenham, Saturday

Neptune Investment Management Novices' Hurdle (Registered As Classic Novices' Hurdle) (Grade 2) 2m4½f, 4yo+
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BATONNIER completed a memorable day for trainer Alan King and jockey Wayne Hutchinson as he stormed up the Cheltenham hill to complete a 267-1 treble for the pair
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"I have gone the best part of a year without a winner here and then I have had three in a day," said King. "The horse has improved a hell of a lot.

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...er/981455/top/

Leopardstown, Saturday
Boylesports.com Bet On Your Mobile Novice Chase (Grade 2) 2m5f, 5yo+

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SIR DES CHAMPS survived a blunder at the final fence to stretch his unbeaten record to six and complete a treble for champion trainer Willie Mullins.

denphone 29-01-2012 17:18
Re: Horse Racing
 
http://www.sportinglife.com/racing/n...1.html&BID=465

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Hurricane Fly didn't come off the bridle when winning the BHP Insurance Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown on Sunday.

Willie Mullins' star (4-5 fav) had been absent since winning at Punchestown in May but oozed class throughout the race under Ruby Walsh.

Walsh pushed him into the lead from front-running stablemate Thousand Stars turning for home and was not hard pressed to saunter to a six and a half length victory.

Jessica Harrington's Oscars Well (8-1) ran his best race of the season to fill the runner-up spot, whilst the well-fancied Unnaccompanied was outpaced before the home turn and could only finish fourth behind Thousand Stars.

Mullins said: "He completely surprised me. It must be as good a performance as he's ever produced
How good was that.:clap:


http://www.sportinglife.com/racing/n...2.html&BID=465

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Boston Bob (9-4 fav) stayed on best to land the Synergy Security Solutions Novice Hurdle at Leopardstown.

Willie Mullins' seven-year-old, owned by Graham Wylie, was giving weight to all of his rvials but showed an abundance of stamina in gruelling conditions to win by a couple of lengths under Ruby Walsh.

Dessie Hughes' Lyreen Legend (12-1) had tried to pinch the race under Bryan Cooper kicking for home but was overhauled at the final flight.

The previously unbeaten Make Your Mark (5-2), a stablemate of the winner, travelled powerfully but had no answers in the closing stages and finished well-held in third.

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

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Flemenstar made nearly all the running to run out a very impressive 19 length winner of the Frank Ward Solicitors Arkle Novice Chase at Leopardstown.

Peter Casey's exciting novice (6-4 fav) had won his previous two starts following a promising chasing debut behind Bog Warrior.

In testing conditions here, Andrew Lynch gave his mount a positive ride and had quickened away from the field before the turn for home.

Lynch was able to ease up the winner 100 yards from the line, with Tony Martin's Gift Of Dgab (16-1) the horse who plugged on best for the runner-up spot.

denphone 31-01-2012 07:26
Re: Horse Racing
 
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...982252/latest/

Quote:
GODOLPHIN trainer Mahmood Al Zarooni appears to hold all the aces in the UAE 1,000 Guineas, the most valuable race on Friday's seventh meeting of the 2012 Dubai World Cup Carnival.

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Al Zarooni said: "They are both very nice fillies with very good form in Europe but Gamilati has that run under her belt this year and has proved herself on the Meydan Tapeta.

denphone 01-02-2012 06:42
Re: Horse Racing
 
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse-racing/

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THE BHA and Levy Board on Tuesday announced the first additional fixtures off the back of bad weather for nearly a year, in a bid to keep the racing show on the road this weekend.

While racegoers, punters and horsemen will be hoping the jump fixturesat Sandown, Ffos Las and Wetherby on Saturday will beat the cold temperatures which have returned with a vengeance in the past couple of days, racing's organisers are taking no chances.

Extra all-weather fixtures at Wolverhampton on Saturday afternoon and at Kempton 24 hours later, have been programmed, while twilight cards slated for Wolverhampton on Thursday and Friday have been brought forward to start earlier in the afternoon.
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...ls/982595/top/

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TRAINER Paul Nicholls on Tuesday said that Zarkandar has it all to do if he isto defeat last year's Stan James Champion Hurdle winner Hurricane Fly when the pair meet at Cheltenham in March.
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Speaking to At The Races, he said: "He was impressive, you can't not be impressed and I know Ruby was pleased with him. He's the reigning champ and the one to beat."

denphone 02-02-2012 06:54
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http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...me/982822/top/

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IRISH champion trainer Willie Mullins recorded the fastest century of winners for a season in Ireland when Soll won the beginners chase at Down Royal on Wednesday.

Ridden by Ruby Walsh, Soll was sent off the 2-5 favourite and made all the running in the 2m4f contest to score by four and a half lengths from Harpsy Cord.
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...es/982789/top/

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BALLABRIGGS, the brilliant winner of last year's John Smith's Grand National, was among 82 entries revealed on Wednesday for this year's Aintree marathon.

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William Hill's outright favourite at 14-1, Ballabriggs will be bidding to become the first horse since Aintree legend Red Rum (1973 and 1974) to win back-to-back Nationals but he faces a stern test against a field high on quality

denphone 03-02-2012 07:06
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http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...ed/983160/top/

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RUBY WALSH has had his appeal against a three-day ban imposed on him by the Cheltenham stewards last weekend thrown out by a BHA disciplinary panel on Thursday morning meaning he misses Newbury's Super Saturday meeting next week.

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...ed/983235/top/

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STEPS TO FREEDOM, Cinders And Ashes and Darlan were among 91 entered for the William Hill Supreme Novices' Hurdle as the entries for the Cheltenham Festival novice hurdle races were revealed on Thursday.
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The JCB Triumph Hurdle attracted 77 entries including Sadler's Risk, Grumeti and the Paul Nicholls-trained duo Pearl Swan and Dildar.
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...983379/latest/

UAE 1,000 Guineas (Listed) 1m, Tapeta, 3yo fillies

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GODOLPHIN have a phenomenal record in the UAE 1,000 Guineas, with Saeed bin Suroor having saddled seven of the previous 11 winners, five in the Godolphin blue, but this year it is colleague Mahmood Al Zarooni who looks set to win the race at the first attempt.
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Not only does he saddle trial winner Gamilati, but also UAE debutante Pimpernel, who looks the main danger in the first Classic of the season, a race which has often thrown up a 1-2 for the winning stable.

denphone 03-02-2012 18:23
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UAE, Friday


Meydan: UAE 1,000 Guineas sponsored by Gulf News (Listed) 1m, 3yo fillies, AW


Quote:
GODOLPHIN'S Gamilati (Mahmood Al Zarooni/Frankie Dettori) produced an ultra-impressive performance to win the UAE 1,000 Guineas at Meydan on Friday
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Dettori added: "I was obviously very hopeful but I did not expect that - I was swinging off her turning for home and she picked up very well indeed off a steady pace. I was pleasantly surprised and that was impressive."

denphone 04-02-2012 06:47
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Meydan, Friday

Al Shindagha Sprint Sponsored By Gulf News (Group 3) 6f, AW

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HITCHENS came with a sustained challenge in the home straight to the outside of Krypton Factor and Captain Obvious, getting up late to win his second Group 3 under a strong ride from Silvestre de Sousa

denphone 05-02-2012 06:51
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POPULAR chaser Baby Run will not run this term after picking up a minor leg injury, but trainer Nigel Twiston-Davies is confident the 12-year-old will return for next season when his campaign could include a crack at the John Smith's Grand National.
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...ot/983792/top/

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ROYAL ASCOT has been confirmed the priority goal for Black Caviar this summer - but a run in Dubai's $2 million Golden Shaheen became a more likely addition to her programme after a meeting between the connections of the unbeaten Australian mare on Friday.

Managing owner Neil Werrett said they would do nothing to prejudice the world's top rated sprinter's chances of running in the Diamond Jubilee Stakes at Ascot in June

denphone 05-02-2012 17:32
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Punchestown, Sunday

Boylesports.com Tied Cottage Chase (Grade 2) 2m, 5yo+

Quote:
AFTER Hurricane Fly and Big Buck's last weekend, Sizing Europe became the latest Cheltenham Festival champion to throw down the gauntlet to his rivals, taking 15 lengths out of main market rival Big Zeb in an impressive performance that oozed class.

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Punchestown, Sunday

Racing UK Moscow Flyer Novice Hurdle (Grade 2) 2m, 5yo+

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TRIFOLIUM, runner-up behind So Young at Navan last month, had no problems getting back to winning ways with an impressive victory at Punchestown
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A delighted Byrnes, said: "I’m very happy with that. He’d probably prefer better ground, but he settled much better today and when he learns to settle even better he could be a very good horse. He’ll probably go for the Supreme Novices'."

denphone 07-02-2012 06:53
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RUBY WALSH will ride ante-post favourite Zarkandar in Saturday's Betfair Hurdle at Newbury after a dramatic series of events on Monday.
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The transfer of the Scilly Isles Novices' Chase to Newbury's meeting means that due to the race's Grade 1 status, Walsh is free to ride on the card and trainer Paul Nicholls subsequently shuffled around his riding arrangements for the valuable handicap hurdle.

Nicholls tweeted: "After discussing with owners Ruby now switches to Zarkandar and Daryl Jacob rides Empire Levant at Newbury on Saturday."
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KERRIN McEVOY is looking to next month's World Cup night in Dubai with great anticipation after being given the nod by Sheikh Mohammed to ride star colts Sepoy and Helmet.

McEvoy had been waiting in hope since the announcement in late November the colts would join Sheikh Mohammed's Godolphin team for the Dubai World Cup night of racing on March 31.

denphone 07-02-2012 14:04
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Paul Nicholls believes it will be "even stevens" when Kauto Star and Long Run clash in the Betfred Gold Cup at Cheltenham on March 16.

The champion trainer has remarkably brought Kauto Star back to peak form this season during which he has beaten the defending Cheltenham champion in the Betfair Chase and William Hill King George VI Chase.

However he is under no illusion about the size of the task he faces next month, telling the Racing UK podcast: "If Kauto was four years younger, then he would be favourite, but I suppose people think Long Run will be better suited to Cheltenham and he is the champion after all.

"Without a doubt, Kauto is better than last season, and it is difficult to know whether Long Run has improved since last year, so it should bring them closer together.
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Ladbrokes have agreed with Doncaster to sponsor the St Leger for another three years.

The bookmaker will be taking their association with the world's oldest Classic up to a decade and have helped to raise the value of the 2012 total prize fund to a record £550,000.

Mike Dillon, director of media affairs at Ladbrokes, said: "We have worked closely with Arena and Doncaster to re-build the reputation of this great race

denphone 08-02-2012 06:11
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EXCITING novice chaser Sprinter Sacre could be joined by stablemate andlast year's winner French Opera as part of a two-pronged assault from trainer Nicky Henderson on Saturday's Grade 2 Game Spirit Chase.

denphone 08-02-2012 17:15
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http://www.godolphin.com/NewsArticle.aspx?id=6058

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Blue Bunting has been retired to stud and will be bred to top Darley stallion Street Cry.


Godolphin’s leading performer of 2011 sustained a leg injury when being prepared to run during the Dubai World Cup Carnival at Meydan where her first major target of 2012 was going to be the US$5-million Dubai Sheema Classic on March 31.


Veterinary tests have revealed that she would require a long time off before being able to return to training.

Simon Crisford, the Godolphin racing manager, explained: “Because Blue Bunting would have needed a long period of recuperation before coming back into training, the decision has been made to retire her to stud for an early covering


“It is a pity Blue Bunting will not have the chance again to show what a brilliant racehorse she was but we look forward to her becoming a great success at stud.
Very sad to hear this news.:(

denphone 09-02-2012 06:30
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LEADING fancy Quito De La Roque has been ruled out of Sunday's Hennessy Gold Cup at Leopardstown following a bad scope, trainer Colm Murphy has reported.

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...on/985528/top/

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JESSIES DREAM, 7-1 for Sunday's Hennessy Gold Cup at Leopardstown, has been ruled out of the Grade 1 and could miss the Cheltenham Festival.

denphone 09-02-2012 20:38
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BOB CHAMPION, who rode Josh Gifford's most famous winner of them all, the 1981 Grand National hero Aldaniti, led the tributes to his former boss who died on Thursday aged 70.

Gifford, who stood by Champion when he was diagnosed with testicular cancer and his subsequent fight to regain his health, was praised by the ex-rider for his loyalty and patience - which was typified by his handling of the fragile Aldaniti.

"He was a great jockey, a fantastic trainer, and a wonderful man," Champion said on Thursday. "It's very sad news. Loyalty was one of his special qualities. He was exceptionally loyal to all of his jockeys.
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"He was a true gent, I've never met anyone who would say otherwise, you couldn't wish to meet a better man. My thoughts are with his wonderful family in such tough times."
Very saddened to hear this news.:(

denphone 10-02-2012 06:32
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UAE, Thursday

Meydan: Al Maktoum Challenge R2 Sponsored By Dubal (Group 2) 1m1½f, Tapeta 3yo+

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MENDIP ground his way to victory under Kieren Fallon, continuing Saeed Bin Suroor's fantastic form at the meeting with a fourth winner from the five thoroughbred races.
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The jockey said: "He's a bautiful horse to ride, he needed the run last time but has bounced back. He had a lot in hand."
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...rn/985872/top/

UAE, Thursday

Meydan: Firebreak Stakes (Group 3) 1m, Tapeta, (northern hemisphere 4yo & southern hemisphere 3yo)

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BOLD SILVANO could manageonly fifth on his return from injury as Sandagiyr came out on top to give Godolphin a fourth win from the first four thoroughbred races on the Meydan card.
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...in/985814/top/

UAE, Thursday

Meydan: UAE 2,000 Guineas (Group 3) 1m, Tapeta, 3yo

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KINGLET provided Mahmood Al Zarooni with back-to-back wins in the UAE 2,000 Guineas as he went one better than in the trial for this race on his last start
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Winners of thishave a formidable record in the UAE Derby on World Cup night and Al Zarooni continued: "The plan is to go to the Derby. I am not 100 per cent sure he will stay or not because after the race he looked very tired. Maybe it was the pace, I don't know but we will go back home, see how he is and if he is okay we will try him."

denphone 11-02-2012 06:17
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NEWBURY'S lost Saturday card has been rescheduled for next Friday with Channel 4 televising the first three races and free entry for racegoers.

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...ls/986299/top/

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OSCAR WHISKY got ready for a clash with Big Buck's in the Ladbrokes World Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival next month with a straightforward beating of his rivals on Kempton's Polytrack.
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...in/986356/top/

Australia, Saturday

Caulfield: Sportingbet CF Orr Stakes (Group 1) 7f, turf, 3yo+

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DESPITE stepping up in trip, the brilliant Black Caviar (Peter Moody/Luke Nolen) appeared to have little more than an exercise gallop as took her unbeaten record to 18 in the CF Orr Stakes.

denphone 11-02-2012 16:27
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Naas, Saturday

BBA Ireland Limited Opera Hat Novice Chase 2m, 5yo+


Quote:
BOG WARRIOR bounced back to winning ways with a bloodless success over Slieveardagh.
Sent off the 1-5 favourite, Bog Warrior made all the running and cruised home in the hands of a motionless Davy Russell.
The eight-year-old, who landed the Grade 1 Bar One Racing Drinmore Novice Chase two starts back, took a crunching fall on his latest outing in the Racing Post Novice Chase at Leopardstown in December.

denphone 12-02-2012 06:59
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ALL eyes will be on Leopardstown on Sunday as it hosts a stellar Grade 1 card including the Hennessy Gold Cup and Deloitte Novice Hurdle
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The eight-race meeting also includes the Dr PJ Moriarty Novice Chase and the Spring Juvenile Hurdle as well as an intriguing 3m hunter chase, which will see Foxhunter fancy On The Fringe bid to follow up last year's victory

denphone 12-02-2012 19:06
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Leopardstown, Sunday

Hennessy Gold Cup (Grade 1) 5yo+, 3m

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QUEL ESPRIT gave trainer Willie Mullins an eighth Hennessy Gold Cup success with a swashbuckling front-running performance under Ruby Walsh.

The win is likely to secure Quel Esprit's participation in the Betfred-sponsored Cheltenham Gold Cup, for which Stan James go 20-1 (from 25) and the sponsors go just 14-1 (from 20).
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...se/986954/top/

Leopardstown, Sunday

Dr. P.J. Moriarty Novice Chase (Grade 1) 2m5f 5yo+

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A NEAR fautless round of jumping from Last Instalment ensured the odds-on favourite saw off the challenge of the Willie Mullins-trained duo Call The Police and Lambro.

William Hill left the winner unchanged at 7-1 for the RSA Chase, while BetVictor go 6-1 (from 7) after the 8-11 shot's trainer Philip Fenton pointed the way towards a potential clash with Grands Crus.
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...le/986895/top/

Leopardstown, Sunday

Spring Juvenile Hurdle (Grade 1) 4yo, 2m

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DERMOT WELD took the Spring Juvenile Hurdle for a second year running as Triumph Hurdle contender Hisaabaat won by under two lengths from Shadow Catcher.

denphone 13-02-2012 06:21
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UNACCOMPANIED was on Sunday ruled out of the Stan James Champion Hurdle, for which she was as short as 16-1, with a view to bringing her back on the Flat later in the year.
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...86931/related/

By James Pugh 2:18PM 12 FEB 2012 Report: Leopardstown, Sunday


Deloitte Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) 2m2f, 5yo+

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BENEFFICIENT made all the running under Bryan Cooper to spring a 50-1 shock and dent some lofty reputations in this Grade 1 contest.
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Grade 1 winners Captain Conan and Cash And Go both proved disappointing and finished well down the field.
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...86870/related/

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JOCKEY Barry Geraghty expressed his admiration for Racing Post Arkle Chase favourite Sprinter Sacre on Sunday, describing the Nicky Henderson-trained six-year-old as "the real deal".

denphone 14-02-2012 06:43
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http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse-racing/

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NICKY MACKAY declared himself "disappointed" with the Wolverhampton stewards after he was given a ten-day ban for his winning ride on Stars In Your Eyes on Monday.

Mackay was found to have struck the John Gosden-trained favourite ten times on his way to winning by a nose but felt the stewards would find in his favour after the winner veered to the right on more than one occasion.
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...am/987404/top/

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CONNECTIONS of Binocular have confirmed the eight-year-old will head straight to Cheltenham for the Stan James Champion Hurdle.

denphone 15-02-2012 06:57
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JONJO O'NEILL reckons that hisLexus Chase winner Synchronised has been given a "fair chance" by the handicapper after he was allotted top-weight of 11st 10lb for this year's John Smith's Grand National.

The National, which has record prize-money of £975,000 this year, is the only race of the year for which the weights are specially framed by the BHA's head of handicapping, Phil Smith, who said he believes this year's running promises to be the best ever.

The weights were revealed on Tuesday for the April 14 marathon and the competitiveness of this year's race is illustrated by the fact that 69 of the 82 entries are in the handicap.

denphone 16-02-2012 06:30
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LAST INSTALMENT will miss the RSA Chase at the Cheltenham Festival and the remainder of the season after injuring himself during his win at Leopardstown on Sunday.
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...87774/related/

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QUITO DE LA ROQUE was the only major Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup contender to bow out the festival highlight after Wednesday's scratchings deadline
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His trainer Colm Murphy said: "Quito De La Roque has quite a bad sinus problem and is on anitbiotics to clear it up. It has meant we have had to stop with himand he won't be going to Cheltenham. He will hopefully be able to go to Aintree or Punchestown."
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...87823/related/

Fairyhouse, Wednesday

Easter Festival 8th-10th April Novice Hurdle 2m, 5yo+

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GALILEO'S CHOICE was cut for the William Hill Supreme Novices' Hurdle after being eased down by Robbie McNamara to win in style on his second start over hurdles.
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Kelso, Wednesday

BetVictor Morebattle Hurdle 2m2f, 4yo+

Quote:
SIMONSIG rounded off his Cheltenham preparation in style at Kelso but left trainer Nicky Henderson still toying between the Supreme Novices' Hurdle and Neptune.

Simonsig was cut to 6-1 favourite (from 8) by BetVictor for the William Hill Supreme Novices' Hurdle but the six-year-old's rider Barry Geraghty was leaning towards the Neptune Investment Management Novices' Hurdle over further.
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...mp/987758/top/

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LAST year's joint-champion two-year-old Dabirsim will miss the Qipco 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket on May 5, with trainer Christophe Ferland electing to stay at home for the French equivalent at Longchamp a week later.

denphone 17-02-2012 06:25
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NEWBURY'S free Friday has it all as far as Cheltenham contenders are concerned with the John Smith's Grand National favourite Junior thrown in for good measure.

The Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Long Run faces five rivals, headed by What A Friend, the returning Burton Port and Tidal Bay, in the Betfair Denman Chase.

Sprinter Sacre, favourite for the Racing Post Arkle, takes on last year's winner French Opera in the Betfair-sponsored Game Spirit Chase, while a field of 20 are set to go to post in the £152,000 Betfair Hurdle.
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...988485/latest/

UAE, Thursday

Meydan

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SOUTH AFRICANS Mike deKock and Kevin Shea improved their already formidable records in the Group 2 Al Fahidi Fort when combining to win the 1m turf feature with Viscount Nelson.

Short of room three furlongs out, Shea had to bide his time but once clear the pair ran on strongly to deny Alsaabil with the winner's stable companion Master Of Hounds snatching third close home from last year's winner Derbaas.

denphone 17-02-2012 13:49
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Sprinter Sacre further enhanced his growing reputation with a superb performance in the Betfair Super Saturday Chase at Newbury on Friday afternoon.

Nicky Henderson's exciting novice followed up a foot-perfect fencing debut at Doncaster by annihilating Peddlers Cross at Kempton and this was his first start outside novice company.

Barry Geraghty was keen to settle the 2-5 favourite in behind rivals in the early stages of the Grade Two contest, better known as the Game Spirit Chase, but he soon pulled his way through the field.

Jumping boldly, the six-year-old went into a clear lead heading down the back straight and soon had his rivals in serious trouble.

French Opera did his best to keep tabs on his stablemate on the run for home on his seasonal reappearance, but Sprinter Sacre was still on the bridle and he came home with six lengths in hand without being extended.

Paddy Power make the gelding the 6-4 favourite from 9-4 for the Arkle Trophy at next month's Cheltenham Festival while William Hill go evens about his chance

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Newbury, Friday

Betfair Denman Chase (Grade 2) 3m 4yo+

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HE GAVE his supporters a bit of a fright, but Long Run got the job done and got off the mark for the season in narrowly holding Burton Port, who was closing his stablemate downall the way up the run-in to only finish half a length down at the line.

The Nicky Henderson-trained Gold Cup winner did his chances at Cheltenham next month no harm with a solid enough round of jumping, while the second, getting 10lbfrom Long Run, improved his prospects for the big one in running really well on his reappearance.

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...le/988834/top/

Newbury, Friday

Betfair Hurdle (Grade 2) 2m, 4yo+

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ZARKANDAR, having his first start of the season, powered to the front inside the final furlong to stake his claim for the Stan James Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham next month.

The Paul Nicholls-trained five-year-old, who won the JCB Triumph Hurdle at last year's festival, is now as short as 5-1 for the 2m contest.

Tony McCoy took a crashing fall two out when travelling well aboard Darlan but thankfully, the 16-time champion jockey walked away unscathed

denphone 18-02-2012 06:27
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Australia, Saturday

Flemington: Coolmore Lightning Stakes (Group 1) 5f, turf, 2yo+

Quote:
BLACK CAVIAR (Peter Moody/Luke Nolen) was given a race for a change on Saturday but the result was the same as she pulled away from old rival Hay List to equal the Australasian record with her 19th straight victory in the Lightning Stakes.

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Newbury, Friday

Betfair Novices' Chase (Registered As The Scilly Isles Novices' Chase) (Grade 1) 2m 4f, 5yo+

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FOR NON STOP broke his duck over fences at the fourth time of asking as he stayed on strongly in the closing stages to post a win at the highest level.
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UAE, Friday

Meydan: Balanchine (Sponsored by SOG Operations) Group 2, 1m 1f, turf, 3yo+ fillies and mares

Quote:
MIKE DE KOCK continued his excellent run when saddling Mahbooba to win the Group 2 Balanchine Stakes over 1m1f on the Meydan turf on Friday

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Ascot, Saturday


Sodexo Prestige Reynoldstown Novices' Chase (Grade 2) 3m, 5yo+

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INVICTUS caused something of a shock in the Reynoldstown, winning comfortably from RSA Chase second-favourite Bobs Worth and Silviniaco Conti, who was sent off the 11-10 favourite but could finish no better than a tame fourth.

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...le/989431/top/

Quote:
RUBI LIGHT is now as short as 5-1 favourite for the Ryanair Chase at the Cheltenham Festival after he hacked up in the Grade 2 Red Mills Chase at Gowran Park on Saturday.

Trained by Robbie Hennessy for his father Bill, Rubi Light was sent off the 2-5 favourite and had little trouble beating his four rivals under Andrew Lynch.

denphone 19-02-2012 06:57
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Wincanton, Saturday

Bathwick Tyres Kingwell Hurdle (Grade 2 ) 2m, 4yo+

Quote:
BINOCULAR made the most of his shock appearance at Wincanton on Saturday when he landed the Kingwell Hurdle under Tony McCoy
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Ascot, Saturday

Betfair Ascot Chase (Grade 1) 2m51/2f 5yo+

Quote:
IT WASN'T anything like as easy as 12 months ago, but the 13-8 favourite Riverside Theatre made it back-to-back wins in this Grade 1 on what was his first start of the season.

The super-tough Medermit chased him all the way to the line in second, with the pair finishing clear of the enigmatic Gauvain, who ran on past beaten horses for third.
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Haydock, Saturday

Betfred Grand National Trial Handicap Chase (Grade 3), 3m4f, 5yo+

Quote:
GILES CROSS ran out a game winner of the Betfred Grand National Trial under a cool ride from Denis O'Regan.

The 4-1 favourite, who finished runner-up in the Welsh National in December, made the majority of the running and his fluent jumping was the deciding factor.

denphone 19-02-2012 15:25
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http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse-racing/

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RICHARD HILLS has taken the decision to retire from the saddle at the end of this season's Dubai World Cup Carnival, after a highly successful career spanning more than 30 years.

Hills, 49, will continue riding until the end of the Carnival in Meydan, which concludes on March 31 with World Cup night
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Zaidpour duly landed the odds with the minimum of fuss to take his winning run this season to four in the Red Mills Trial Hurdle at Gowran.

The 2-5 shot eased into the led under Paul Townend before the third-last flight and had his rivals struggling after that.

The Willie Mullins-trained gelding crossed the line without being asked a question as he strolled home six and a half lengths in front Kalann with Darwins Fox third.

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Restless Harry gamely made all for victory in the Betfred Goals Galore Hurdle at Haydock.

Henry Oliver's mount never seems to run a bad race and showed tremendous determination in very testing conditions to hold off last year's winner Cross Kennon in the closing stages.

Favourite Featherbed Lane loomed into contention three out but made a mistake and started to tread water to leave the front two to fight out the finish.

It was a close call at the last but Restless Harry dug deepest to score admirably by five lengths

denphone 20-02-2012 06:04
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http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...le/989877/top/

Navan, Sunday
Ladbrokes Boyne Hurdle (Grade 2) 2m5f 5yo+

Quote:
IT wasn't the expected result for the Willie Mullins team, but Mourad made virtually all the running to give the champion trainer his first win in this Grade 2. It was a deserved success for the seven-year-old, who has too often been the bridesmaid, including in this race two years ago behind War Of Attrition.

Mourad (3-1) saw off his better-fancied stable companion and 4-11 favourite Mikael D'Haguenet, who was seeking a four-timer but was made to look pretty one-paced by the winner.
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...lt/989920/top/

Navan, Sunday

Flyingbolt Novice Chase (Grade 2) 2m1f, 5yo+

Quote:
DONNAS PALM, a Grade 2 winner when hurdling, continued his progress over fences with a battling success for Davy Condon, getting the better of Foildubh in the run to the line.
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...up/989938/top/

Navan, Sunday

Irish Form Book Ten Up Novice Chase (Grade 2) 3m, 5yo+

Quote:
LION NA BEARNAI rallied gamely in the final few yards to hold off the Gigginstown House Stud battalions and land a surprise 50-1 success under jockey Andrew Thornton for trainer Thomas Gibney.

denphone 21-02-2012 07:08
Re: Horse Racing
 
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse-racing/

Quote:
CHAMPION trainer Paul Nicholls on Monday night described a bout of coughing at his yard as "no big deal", but revealed that,with the Cheltenham Festival starting three weeks from Tuesday, Stan James Champion Hurdle second favourite Zarkandar was among a dozen horses on a course of antibiotics.
Quote:
"On Saturday morning Zarkandar had a runny nose and was coughing like mad, so he must be some horse to have won like he did at Newbury the day before."

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...as/990303/top/

Quote:
GAMILATI will have her next start in either the Qipco 1,000 Guineas at Newmarket on May 6 or the French equivalent at Longchamp on May 13 after connections decided to miss Thursday's UAE Oaks.
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...990291/latest/

Quote:
ONLY six horses have been entered for the UAE Oaks at Meydan on Thursday and Godolphin trainer Mahmood Al Zarooni plans tosaddle Pimpernel and Falls Of Lora in the 1m1½f feature.

Pimpernel chased home stablemate Gamilati in the UAE 1,000 Guineas on her last start and appears to be the first string.

denphone 22-02-2012 07:54
Re: Horse Racing
 
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse-racing/

Quote:
THE BHA sprang a major surprise on Tuesday when announcing fundamental changes to the controversial whip rules, together with revisions to the existing penalties.

The move, which was welcomed by the Professional Jockeys' Association, follows an initiative instigated by new BHA chief executive Paul Bittar who is determined to avoid the issue dominating headlinesat the Cheltenham Festival, which gets underway in less than three weeks
And about time too as the previous whip rules had become unworkable.

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http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...on/990583/top/

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...on/990583/top/

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GRANDOUET will undergo investigative surgery in Newbury on Tuesday night for a problem with his near-hind leg that prevented him from running at Wincanton last weekend.
Very disappointed to hear this news as l felt this horse had a decent chance in the Champion Hurdle.

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http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...ai/990551/top/

Quote:
BLACK CAVIAR will bypass Saturday's Futurity Stakes and a trip to Dubai so trainer Peter Moody can have the mare spot-on for the Diamond Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot.


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http://www.godolphin.com/NewsArticle.aspx?id=6077

Quote:
Silvestre De Sousa, runner-up behind Paul Hanagan in the UK’s Jockey Championship last season, will be riding full time for Godolphin this year along with stable jockey Frankie Dettori.

Brazilian-born De Sousa joined the stable at the start of the Dubai World Cup Carnival and now an arrangement is in place which will see him ride for trainers Saeed bin Suroor and Mahmood al Zarooni on a more permanent basis.
Great move by De Sousa here.

denphone 23-02-2012 07:18
Re: Horse Racing
 
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse-racing/

Quote:
RECURRING themes emerged on Wednesday as the industry responded to the latest changes to the whip rules, with "common-sense at last being applied" an opinion prevalent among jockeys, while trainers raged at the mess the sport has found itself in.
Well l think we have reached the right point now and l think everybody just needs to get on with it with the Cheltenham Festival just 19 days away.

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...25/990790/top/

Quote:
ROYAL ACADEMY, famed for winning the 1990 Breeders' Cup Mile under an inspired ride from Lester Piggott, has died aged 25.

The son of Nijinsky, who was trained by the great Vincent O'Brien, died of old age at Coolmore Australia.
Who can forget the wonderful finish Piggott conjured from him in America.

denphone 24-02-2012 06:29
Re: Horse Racing
 
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse-racing/

Quote:
FINGAL BAY hit a high of 20 (19-1) for the Neptune Investment Management Novices' Hurdle on Betfair on Thursday night after trainer Philip Hobbs revealed the unbeaten hurdler had met with a setback and is not certain to run at the Cheltenham Festival.
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...91297/related/

Quote:
GRANDOUET, one time 5-1 second favourite for the Stan James Champion Hurdle, will miss Cheltenham due to an injury to his near hind (back left) fetlock joint.
More disappointing news in the build up to Cheltenham.

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...an/991240/top/

Quote:
PAUL HANAGAN is to be Hamdan Al Maktoum's first jockey when Richard Hills retires on Dubai World Cup night next month.
Hanagan said: "I followed Sheikh Hamdan's horses when at school and therefore to be appointed his number one jockey is a dream.
"I wouldn't be in this position but for Richard Fahey and it was quite emotional when I went to his home last night to break the news about the job. But I must stress I will still be riding for Richard when available."
Fully deserved after his great loyal service to Richard Fahey.:tu:

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...on/991228/top/

Quote:
TRAINER Richard Hannon said on Thursday he was still hopeful that star juvenile Harbour Watch would be ready in time to contest the Qipco 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket on May 3.
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...991409/latest/

UAE, Thursday
Meydan: UAE Oaks (Group 3), 1m 1½f, 3yo fillies

Quote:
MAHMOOD AL ZAROONI added the UAE Oaks to his wins in this season's UAE 1,000 and 2,000 Guineas at Meydan, but it was second-string Falls Of Lora who came out on top in an astonishing race.
Its that Godolphin second string or third string again.:)

denphone 26-02-2012 06:46
Re: Horse Racing
 
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...in/992445/top/

Kempton, Saturday

williamhill.com Dovecote Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) 2m, 4yo+

Quote:
GRUMETI scored a comfortable victory against promising but inexperienced rivals to cement his position among the market leaders for the JCB Triumph Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival.
Reasonable performance but whether he should be favourite is another matter.

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...in/992341/top/

Kempton, Saturday

Download William Hill from the App-Store Adonis Juvenile Hurdle (Grade 2) 2m, 4yo

Quote:
BABY MIX is the new favourite for the JCB Triumph Hurdle after puncturing some big reputations with a decisive success from Sadler's Risk in the Adonis
Another too short for Cheltenham in my mind.

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...ck/992339/top/

Fairyhouse, Saturday

Winning Fair Juvenile Hurdle (Grade 2) 2m, 4yo

Quote:
AFTER all the hype there was a tremendous sound of bubbles popping around Fairyhouse after JCB Triumph Hurdle favourite Minsk was beaten on his debut over hurdles by Burrenbridge Lodge
Another talking horse who's bubble has well and truly been burst.

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...992496/latest/

Quote:
VETERAN chaser Nacarat could attempt to win a second consecutive Betfred Bowl at Aintree's Grand National meeting after delighting fans with victory at Kempton on Saturday.
The Tom George-trained 11-year-old won Kempton's Grade 3 Racing Plus Chase after running out a clear winner from Hector's Choice.
A wonderful old servant for his trainer especially at Kempton.

denphone 27-02-2012 06:13
Re: Horse Racing
 
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse-racing/

Quote:
SEABASS was cut for the John Smith's Grand National on Sunday after winning the Grade 2 Paddypower.com Chase at Naas under Ruby Walsh, just one day after Prince De Beauchene was installed the latest Aintree favourite.
Quote:
Stan James cut him to 16-1 (from 33)for the marathon spectacular, as did Paddy Power (from 25), while Boylesports went just 14-1 (also from 25).
Bookies running scared again in my mind.

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...le/992672/top/

Fontwell, Sunday

totepool National Spirit Hurdle (Grade 2) 2m4f, 4yo+

Quote:
THIRD INTENTION hardly came out of second gear as he registered an impressive success under Joe Tizzard, who was riding for his father Colin.

The five-year-old, who was beaten 14 lengths by Zarkandar in the Betfair Hurdle last time out, took up the running with two to jump and eased clear of Topolski, who just snatched second ahead of Duc De Regniere.
A tip in itself here for the Champion Hurdle as the best is yet to come from Zarkandar.

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

Quote:
Kauto Star is reported to be in tremendous shape ahead of his bid for a third Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup success next month.

The only horse ever to regain the crown after adding success in 2009 to his first two years earlier, Clive Smith's gelding has been in irresistible form this term, defeating 2011 hero Long Run in both the Betfair Chase and King George VI Chase, and has been unaffected by the recent coughing outbreak among some horses at trainer Paul Nicholls' stables.

Nicholls said: "He's in good form. Clifford (Baker) worked him on Saturday morning and we've got three weeks to get him in tip-top form."
To win a third Gold Cup would be his greatest achievement at the grand old age of 12.

denphone 02-03-2012 08:05
Re: Horse Racing
 
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse-racing/

Quote:
KAUTO STAR is rated 50-50 to make the Gold Cup on March 16 after trainer Paul Nicholls revealed the record-breaking chaser suffered an "awful fall" when schooling.

The Clive Smith-owned 12-year-old suffered the fall under Ruby Walsh last Friday and with the four-time King George winner failing to show as much improvement as Nicholls would like, his chances of being fit for the festival hang in the balance.

Writing in his Betfair column, Nicholls said on Thursday: "Kauto took a tumble when Ruby schooled him at the end of last week. I say tumble, but in truth it was a pretty awful fall.
lt will be very disappointing if he does not reach Cheltenham but the horses welfare must come first.

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...an/994421/top/

Quote:
THE Godolphin trainers were again in dominant form at Meydan on Thursday evening with Do It All, originally a reserve but granted a run with the defection of Rock Jock, springing a surprise in the featured Group 2 Zabeel Mile.

Ridden by Silvestre De Sousa, the five-year-old made every yard of the running with the pair granted an easy lead until the runners swung for home.

De Sousa's mount had plenty left though and again kicked away from Derbaas (Ali Rashid Al Raihe/Richard Hills) who gamely held on to second from Dux Scholar (Herman Brown/Ryan Moore).

denphone 03-03-2012 08:02
Re: Horse Racing
 
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse-racing/

Quote:
PAUL NICHOLLS has announced that a decision on Kauto Star's Gold Cup participation could be made a week on Sunday as he plans to test the two-time Gold Cup winner in a gallop with Big Buck's on the Saturday before the festival.

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...ay/994816/top/

Quote:
JOCKEYS and stewards will only have a week to familiarise themselves with the new whip rules before the Cheltenham Festival starts after the BHA revealed the latest version of the regulations will come into force from Tuesday.

The finishing touches are being put to the guidelines over the weekend and will be announced on Monday
Lets hope we don't have none of the chaos we had before.

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...up/994737/top/

Quote:
MICKAEL BARZALONA is to join Godolphin's roster of retained jockeys after the Dubai World Cup on March 31.

The rider, who won the Investec Derby last season on Pour Moi, will be based in Newmarket where he will join Godolphin number one Frankie Dettori and Silvestre de Sousa.

Godolphin racing manager Simon Crisford told their website: "It is tremendous news that one of the world's most talented riders, Mickael Barzalona, is joining Godolphin.

"He will work together with Frankie and Silvestre as a team of jockeys for the horses trained by Saeed Bin Suroor and Mahmood Al Zarooni. They will all share the rides."

denphone 04-03-2012 07:36
Re: Horse Racing
 
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse-racing/

Quote:
JUNIOR'S narrow defeat in the Williamhill.com Grimthorpe Chase at Doncaster on Saturday led to the nine-year-old being promoted to joint-favouritism for the John Smith'sGrand National with Ladbrokes.

After a gallant effort conceding nearly two stone and going down by a short head to Ikorodu Road, Ladbrokes made Junior a 10-1 shot at the head of their market with Prince De Beauchene.

Both jockey Tom Scudamore and trainer David Pipe were delighted with the run, and Pipe, who was at Newbury rather than Doncaster, said: "I haven't actually seen it but he must have run a blinder. It's all systems go now for Aintree."

Last year's winner Ballabriggs was also in action, finishing fourth on his seasonal reappearance at Kelso, a performance which led to Ladbrokes making him a 12-1 chance [from 16] to retain his crown.

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...er/995195/top/

Quote:
PAUL NICHOLLS reported on Saturday that Kauto Star has made progress in his bid to line up for the Betfred Gold Cup at the Cheltenham Festival.

The participation of the 12-year-old in the festival showpiece has become shrouded in doubt after the news emerged that he took a heavy fall while schooling at Ditcheat.

However, Nicholls, speaking on Channel 4 on Saturday afternoon said: "He's going in the right direction very quickly, Clifford [Baker] had difficulty pulling him up which is a good sign with him."
Thats good news and its looking like all systems go for the Gold Cup.

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...od/995361/top/

Newbury, Saturday

Barbury International Supporting Greatwood Gold Cup (Grade 3 handicap chase) 2m4f 5yo+

Quote:
A SUPERB ride from Ruby Walsh gave favourite backers a great result as the 100-30 market leader Aerial got up in the shadow of the post to defeat the David Pipe-trained Dan Breen. Rileyev ran a cracker to finish close up in third.

In a thrilling finish Walsh conjured up a late rally from Aerial, having sat well off a fierce pace set by Pickamus. He said afterwards: "At least we got there. He's an honest little horse who jumps really well."

denphone 06-03-2012 08:50
Re: Horse Racing
 
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...re/996133/top/

Quote:
JOCKEY Ruby Walsh believes that the best chance of his Racing Post Arkle hope Al Ferof beating odds-on favourite Sprinter Sacre next week is if the pair end up in a head-to-head fight.

Al Ferof landed last year's Supreme Novices' Hurdle and is no bigger than 7-2 second favourite for the Arkle after finishing third to Somersby in the Grade 1 Victor Chandler Chase at Ascot last time.

Walsh feels that Al Ferof's form is stronger than Sprinter Sacre's last run where he beat French Opera and I'm So Lucky by six lengths at Newbury in a Grade2 without coming off the bridle.

He told Racing UK: "Sprinter Sacre was breath-taking, but to me he beat two handicappers. Al Ferof on the other hand ran in a proper Grade 1. I thought it was a great run and that he'd benefit greatly from it
It will still end up with the same result though.

denphone 07-03-2012 08:34
Re: Horse Racing
 
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...ls/996380/top/

Quote:
TRAINER Paul Nicholls said on Tuesday that Kauto Star will work after racing at Wincanton on Friday in his bid to make the field for the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup on Friday week.

The five-time King George VI Chase winner was due to gallop alongside stablemate Big Buck's at home on Saturday but Nicholls said he would instead work with Mon Parrain at Wincanton on Friday.

Nicholls, writing in his Betfair column, said: "I can reveal that we have had a change of plan over the so-called 'D-Day' home gallop on Saturday.
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...ng/996372/top/

Quote:
JCB Triumph Hurdle favourite Grumeti was on Tuesday reported lame by Alan King butthe trainer said he was confident the horse will be fine in 48 hours.

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...as/996227/top/

Quote:
BOG WARRIOR, as short as 12-1 for the Racing Post Arkle with Paddy Power, will miss the Cheltenham Festival in favour of a run at Naas on Sunday.

The Grade 1 Bar One Racing Drinmore Novice Chase winner also holds entries in the RSA Chase and Jewson Novices' Chase, but will not take up any of his engagements in Britain

denphone 08-03-2012 07:43
Re: Horse Racing
 
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...al/996558/top/

Quote:
NICHE MARKET and Massini's Magurie were both ruled out of next month's John Smith's Grand National on Wednesday
.

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...ed/996700/top/

Quote:
CAMELOT hardened to 5-2 favourite with Coral after heading the list of hopefuls aiming to follow in the footsteps of Frankel in the Qipco 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket on May 5.

The unbeaten Racing Post Trophy winner is among 63 entries for the first Classic of 2012 and heads 11 nominees from Aidan O'Brien.

The Qipco 1,000 Guineas has attracted 70 entries of which ten are O'Brien's and no fewer than seven from Mahmood Al Zarooni, who won it twelve months ago with Blue Bunting.

O'Brien again heads the ante-post market with general 7-2 chance Maybe, while Godolphin's three main hopes appear to be LyricOf Light, Discourse and Gamilati.

Gamilati, recent winner of the UAE 1,000 Guineas at Meydan, was cut to 12-1 (from 14) by Coral after the entries were unveiled.
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...on/996607/top/

Quote:
STAR hurdler Hurricane Fly could face eleven rivals in the Stan James Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham on Tuesday as he bids to follow up his blistering performance in the race last year and register back-to-back wins in the race.

Others in the reckoning to take on the Willie Mullins-trained 4-5 favourite include the 2010 race winner Binocular, who missed the race last year, and last year's Triumph Hurdle winner Zarkandar.
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...le/996605/top/

Quote:
SPRINTER SACRE could face as many as nine rivals in Tuesday's Racing Post Arkle as the entries were whittled down to ten possible runners on Wednesday.

With Donald McCain stating earlier in the week that Peddlers Cross will go for the Jewson and Bog Warrior staying in Ireland for a Grade 3 at Naas on Sunday, Al Ferof heads the challengers to the Nicky Henderson-trained ante-post favourite.
Roll on Cheltenham.:hyper::hyper:

denphone 09-03-2012 07:56
Re: Horse Racing
 
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...nd/997256/top/

Quote:
ALL the big guns, including Sizing Europe, Big Zeb and Finian's Rainbow, remain on course for the Sportingbet.com Queen Mother Champion Chase following Thursday's declarations.

Sizing Europe is generally odds-on but William Hill are evens about the Henry de Bromhead-trained ten-year-old in the day two feature, which attracted ten entries

denphone 10-03-2012 07:37
Re: Horse Racing
 
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse-racing/

Quote:
KAUTO STAR delighted trainer Paul Nicholls after comingunscathed through a racecourse gallop at Wincanton after racing on Friday.

"I'm delighted with that, thrilled," said Nicholls afterwards. "He's worked very enthusiastically. I think we are very nearly there. We'll see how he is in the morning and then he'll school on Monday."


Kauto Star completed over a circuit of the track alongside Mon Parrain and owner Clive Smith said: "It's all system go, I think."
Great news.

denphone 11-03-2012 11:52
Re: Horse Racing
 
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse-racing/

Quote:
HURRICANE FLY is all set for his defence of the Stan James Champion Hurdle on Tuesday, according to trainer Willie Mullins who described his stable star as a "very special horse".

Odds-on for the opening day highlight of the Cheltenham Festival, Hurricane Fly made a sensational winning return to action in the Irish Champion Hurdle in January and Mullins is pleased with how he has gone since.
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...19/998384/top/

Quote:
HEAVYWEIGHTS Long Run and Kauto Star were among 19 acceptors for the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup at the six-day stage on Saturday.

The possibility of their season-defining rivalry ending in a head-to-head in the Gold Cup became more likely after Kauto Star impressed in a crucial workout at Wincanton, with Paul Nicholls confident on Saturday morning that the two-time Gold Cup winner will bid for a third crown.

Having defeated last year's Gold Cup hero twice already this season, Friday's mouthwatering conclusion now rests on the results of a schooling session at Ditcheat on Monday
Lokking forward to it.

denphone 13-03-2012 06:38
Re: Horse Racing
 
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...99288/related/

Quote:
KAUTO STAR has been confirmed an intended runner in Friday's Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup after producing an "awesome" performance in a key schooling session on Monday morning.

The two-time Gold Cup hero had been described as only "50:50" to return to Cheltenham after sustaining a "pretty awful fall" when jumping a fence at trainer Paul Nicholls' Ditcheat yard last month.

Doubts surrounding his participation eased considerably when the 12-year-old pleased Nicholls and jockey Ruby Walsh in a Wincanton gallop last Friday and any remaining doubts disappeared on Monday.
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...99262/related/

Quote:
SPRINTER SACRE will face five rivals in the Racing Post Arkle Chase at Cheltenham on Tuesday, for which he was general 5-6 favourite following declarations, though Coral went 8-11.

Al Ferof, Cue Card and Menorah will likely pose the threats to the Arkle favourite, victory for whom is estimated to cost Paddy Power £3million as they are offering money back on losing horses if Sprinter Sacre wins.
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...99263/related/

Quote:
PUNTERS looking to oppose red-hot Sportingbet.com Queen Mother Champion Chase favourite Sizing Europe will like the shape of the contest, with eight horses declared on Monday morning.

Each-way betting terms in such races are often subject to scrutiny, especially on course, and it is not unknown for some bookmakers to be reported to bet to much worse than the regular one-quarter or one-fifth the odds for a top-three finish.

Big Zeb will renew rivalry with Sizing Europe, with Finian's Rainbow the shortest-priced British runner at around 5-1

denphone 13-03-2012 15:21
Re: Horse Racing
 
Damn it just pipped in the first at Cheltenham.:(

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

http://www.sportinglife.com/racing/n...2.html&BID=465

Cheltenham, Tuesday

William Hill Supreme Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) (Class 1) 2m 1/2f Old, 4yo+

Quote:
A LAST flight blunder proved to be no hindrance to Cinders And Ashes who took the first race at the Cheltenham Festival for Donald McCain and Jason Maguire.
Quote:
However, they were unable to get to him on the run in and despite Prospect Wells storming up the hill from way back, Cinders And Ashes scored by a length and a quarter from Darlan (7-1) with a neck back to third home Trifolium (15-2).


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Wow that was simply awesome.:clap:


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

http://www.sportinglife.com/racing/n...2.html&BID=465

Cheltenham Festival, Tuesday

Racing Post Arkle Challenge Trophy Chase (Grade 1) 2m, 5yo+

Quote:
SPRINTER SACRE marked himself down as one of the most exciting novice chasers in years with an electric winning display in the Racing Post Arkle.
Quote:
Winning jockey Barry Geraghty said: "He is a very good horse to ride. I said he is possibly the best and he might be.

"He gives you some feel. He knew what he was doing and if anything he was guilty of over jumping. He was not as fresh today, the boss had him in great shape."

denphone 13-03-2012 17:24
Re: Horse Racing
 
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse-racing/

Cheltenham, Tuesday

Stan James Champion Hurdle (Grade 1) (Class 1) 2n 1/2f Old, 4yo+

Quote:
ROCK ONRUBY put his stamina to good use as he stormed up the Cheltenham hill to shock the big two in the Champion Hurdle.

Overturn set a testing gallop from the off under Jason Maguire meaning that Hurricane Fly and Binocular were never in place to mount serious challenges as Rock On Ruby saw off the front runner by three and three-quarter lengths at odds of 11-1. Overturn (20-1) finished a further length and three quarters in front of 4-6 favourite Hurricane Fly.

This was a first win in the race for champion trainer Paul Nicholls and jockey Noel Fehily who was enjoying a first big race win since he was injured last season when riding as stand in number one jockey to Nicholls.

Nicholls, who saddled four runners in the race said: "It's a brilliant team effort and it was a great ride from Noel."
Quote:
Willie Mullins, trainer of Hurricane Fly, said: "It was disappointing but we live to fight another day and he will go to Punchestown now.

Well another so called certainty beaten.

denphone 13-03-2012 19:29
Re: Horse Racing
 
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/media/ne...-from-bbc.html

Quote:
The BBC is reportedly ready to admit defeat in its battle to keep major horse racing events, such as the Grand National, the Derby and Ascot, out of the clutches of Channel 4.

Channel 4 is thought to have lodged a higher bid for the premium events and the current climate of austerity at the BBC, including a 15% cut to sports rights bidding, means that senior executive at the corporation will not increase their own offer.

Due to expire at the end of this year, the BBC's contract for the horse racing events is thought to involve it paying £7.5m over three years to show 13 days of action per year.

The Guardian reports that the BBC has offered to increase the terms, but it is facing tough competition from Channel 4, which already shows various horse racing events, including the Cheltenham Festival which is currently on air.
Well l for one won't miss BBC's substandard Horse Racing coverage and l look forward to watching C4 enhanced racing coverage in future.

denphone 14-03-2012 06:34
Re: Horse Racing
 
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...t/1000000/top/

Cheltenham Festival, Tuesday

Pulteney Land Investments Novices' Handicap Chase (Listed Race) 2m4f, 5yo+

Quote:
HUNT BALL continued his rags-to-riches story by landing a spectacular seventh race of the season on the biggest stage of all for first-season trainer Keiran Burke
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...ie/999849/top/

Cheltenham Festival, Tuesday

JLT Specialty HandicapChase (Grade 3) 3m½f, 5yo+

Quote:
ALFIE SHERRIN, advised by Pricewise at a colossal 25-1 on Tuesday morning, gave jockey Richie McLernon a first Cheltenham Festival success at the 42nd attempt.

Racing in the second colours of owner JP McManus, Alfie Sherrin was settled in mid-division by McLernon as Fruity O'Rooney and Pentiffic set a frantic pace from the off.
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...ow/999966/top/

Cheltenham Festival, Tuesday

OLBG Mares' Hurdle (Registered As The David Nicholson Mares' Hurdle) (Grade 2) 2m4f, 4yo+

Quote:
SUPERMARE Quevega claimed her fourth consecutive success in the David Nicholson Mares' Hurdle under a typical stalking ride by Ruby Walsh.

The Willie Mullins-trained eight-year-old joins an illustrious list of horses, including the great Golden Miller, who have won the same festivalrace on four occasions.
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...on/999956/top/

Cheltenham, Tuesday

Glenfarclas Handicap Chase (Cross Country Chase) (Class 2) 3m 7f cross country, 5yo+

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THE Philip Hobbs-trained Balthazar King (11-2) snapped Ireland's seven-year domination of the Cheltenham Festival cross country race.

But it was a close call, as he gamely held the spirited challenge of A New Story (20-1) who won the corresponding race two years ago. Third was Wedger Pardy (33-1) who forced much of the pace.

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Cheltenham Festival, Wednesday

Diamond Jubilee National Hunt Chase 4m, 5yo+

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TEAFORTHREE got favourite backers off to a winning start on day two of the Cheltenham Festival when he produced a strong staying display to land the Diamond Jubilee National Hunt Chase.

Trained by Rebecca Curtis, who was enjoying her first festival success, Teaforthree was given a positive ride by JT McManamara and stuck on well to beat Harry The Viking.
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Cheltenham, Wednesday

Neptune Investment Management Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) 2m5f, 4yo+

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NICKY HENDERSON created history by becoming the winningmost trainer at the Cheltenham Festival as 2-1 favourite Simonsig gave him his 41st winner at the meeting, eclipsing Fulke Walwyn's record of 40 wins.

It was an impressive victory for the six-year-old, vindicating Henderson's decision to go for the Neptune rather than the Supreme, although he was left in isolation after Cotton Mill attempted to run out with two flights remaining, unseating Denis O'Regan in the process
.

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Cheltenham Festival, Wednesday

RSA Chase (Grade 1) 3m½f, 5yo+

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BOBS WORTH added to a red-letter day for Nicky Henderson with a battling and impressive victory over First Lieutenant, as hot favourite Grands Crus faded disappointingly from the home turn.

Henderson's 42nd Cheltenham Festival winner was returned at 9-2 as he scored by two and a half lengths, with runner-up First Lieutenant the same price. Call The Police (20-1) was 11 lengths back in third.

Grands Crus, sent off at 6-5, was in between the eventual front two rounding the turn but went out like a light and trailed home a well-beaten fourth, 18 lengths behind the winner.
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Cheltenham, Wednesday

Sportingbet.com Queen Mother Champion Chase (Grade 1) (Class 1) 2m Old, 5yo+

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FINIAN'S RAINBOW gave trainer Nicky Henderson and jockey Barry Geraghty a third win on the afternoon as he edged out reigning champion Sizing Europe in a dramatic running of the Champion Chase.

Front-runner Wishfull Thinking crashed out at the fence in front of the stands with a circuit to go, taking out a photographer, and with nobody certain as to what was going to occur at the final fence Andrew Lynch on Sizing Europe looked like jumping it before changing his mind at the last moment when spotting the chequered flag.

Both Sizing Europe and Finian's Rainbow came close to each other but it was Geraghty's mount who was a lengthand a quarter to the good crossing the line, scoring at 4-1 from the 4-5 favourite. There was 15 lengths back to the third horse home Biz Zeb.

The photographer was being treated for cuts after the race, while Richard Johnson, who was taken to an ambulance on a stretcher after parting company with Wishfull Thinking was stood down for the rest of the afternoon.
Nice to have a winner but lets hope the jockey and photographer are okay.

denphone 15-03-2012 07:05
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Cheltenham Festival, Wednesday

Coral Cup 2m5f, 4yo+

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SON OF FLICKA landed a monster gamble to give trainer Donald McCain and jockey Jason Maguire their second success of the week following Cinders And Ashes' first-day win.

Available at 66-1 in the morning, Son Of Flicka was sent off 16-1 and powered up the hill to beat Get Me Out Of Here, who ran another blinder at Cheltenham but simply found the winner too well handicapped.

Staying on resolutely, Son Of Flicka scored by three and a half
Nice to have a 14-1 winner.:D

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Cheltenham Festival, Wednesday

Fred Winter Juvenile Handicap Hurdle (Grade 3) 2m½f, 4yo

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TRAINER Nicky Henderson's dominance of the Cheltenham Festival extended to a near 3,382-1 four-timer on Wednesday after 40-1 shot Une Artiste sprung a surprise under Jerry McGrath in the Fred Winter.

The victory - Henderson's fifth of the week - brought more milestones as the red-hot trainer set a record for most festival wins in a day and equalled Paul Nicholls' 2009 record for most winners at a festival.
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Cheltenham Festival, Wednesday

Weatherbys Champion Bumper (Grade 1) 2m½f, 4-6yo

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CHAMPAGNE FEVER made all the running to give Willie Mullins an incredible seventh victory in the Champion Bumper.

The all-the-way winner looked certain to be reeled in as they turned for home but he found more under the trainer's son Patrick to foil a gamble on runner-up New Year's Eve

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Jewson Novices' Chase (Registered As The Golden Miller Novices' Chase) Grade 2 2m4f, 5yo+

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SIR DES CHAMPS maintained his unbeaten record in impressive style, the six-year-old advertising his credentials as a star of the future with a faultless round of jumping through the misty gloom of Cheltenham's New Course.

Bookmakers were suitably impressed and BetVictor go 8-1 about next year's Cheltenham Gold Cup, a race winning trainer Willie Mullins was quick to nominate as Sir Des Champs' target.

Mullins said: "It's the first time he's had a real test this year as Gigginstown had so many good novice chasers so we kept him to little races and maybe that built up his confidence. He's very, very good and the Gold Cup is the plan. "
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...n/1000971/top/

Cheltenham Festival, Thursday

Pertemps Final (Handicap Hurdle) (Listed) 3m, new course

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CAPE TRIBULATION landed the Pertemps Final under an ultra-cool ride from jockey Denis O'Regan, narrowly holding off Cantlow and Catch Me in a tight finish at 14-1.

Palace Jester and Kayf Aramis kicked on and made the race their own after the first half-circuit but flicking over two out the pair were coming back to the field.

Cantlow, who had been travelling smartly for jockey Dominic Elsworth, took the lead on the run to the last while O'Regan sat steady on Cape Tribulation before launching him level at the final flight.
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Cheltenham, Thursday

Ryanair Chase (Grade 1) 2m5f, 5yo+

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RIVERSIDE THEATRE maintained trainer Nicky Henderson's blistering form at this year's Cheltenham Festival as he got the better of Albertas Run and Medermit in a pulsating drive to the line.

The success provided Henderson with his sixth win at this year's meeting, which is a new record, and movedhim to the top of - and past Paul Nicholls - in the jump trainers' championship.

Albertas Run was game in defeat and was only overhauled inside the finalfurlong while Medermit kept on doggedly for Robert Thornton, but neither could master Riverside Theatre, who stayed on in tremendous fashion under an animated Barry Geraghty.
Well Henderson's remarkable Cheltenham Festival run continues.

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Cheltenham Festival, Thursday

Ladbrokes World Hurdle (Grade 1) 3m, new course

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BIG BUCK'S made it sweet 16 unbeaten with his fourth consecutive Ladbrokes World Hurdle as he maintained his air of invincibility in another Cheltenham classic.

Ruby Walsh hugged the inside through the race, sitting more prominently than usual, and faced a major challenge going to the last as Voler la Vedette, ridden with restraint, cruised into contention.

Walsh was flat out into the last but got the last of some superb leaps to break Voler la vedette, who was switched sharply right to keep well away from the champion to challenge.
A remarkable feat by the greatest staying hurdler in history.:clap:

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Cheltenham, Thursday

Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup Handicap Chase 3m1½ f, 5yo+

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SUNNYHILLBOY gave trainer Jonjo O'Neill his second success at this year's Cheltenham Festival as he found plenty for pressure to reel in long-time leader Becauseicouldntsee over the last fence.

He was given a cracking ride by Alan Berry, who was hard at work a long way out, and he galloped on to score by four and a half lengths from Becauseicouldntsee, who held on to second from Exmoor Ranger and Up The Beat.
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Cheltenham Festival, Thursday

Byrne Group Plate (Handicap) (Grade 3) 2m5f, new course

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SALUT FLO made all the running to give trainer David Pipe and jockey Tom Scudamore the first win of a disappointing festival and land a good few bets in the process.

The defeat of Grands Crus in Wednesday's RSA Chase had put the Pipe team on the back foot but Scudamore made no misake on Salut Flo.
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...a/1001194/top/

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A MEMBER of Nicky Henderson's staff who was on Thursday night anxious to remain anonymous is understood to have become a millionaire thanks to an accumulator featuring five of the trainer's six Cheltenham Festival winners.

What is believed to have been a £50 bet at antepost prices was placed with bet365 in November.

The winning horses were Sprinter Sacre (Racing Post Arkle Chase), Simonsig (Neptune Investment Novices' Hurdle), Bobs Worth (RSA Chase), Finian's Rainbow (Queen Mother Champion Chase) and Riverside Theatre (Ryanair Chase
Now here is where l have been going wrong.:D

denphone 16-03-2012 16:44
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Cheltenham, Friday

Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) 3m

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BRINDISI BREEZE, trained in Scotland by Lucinda Russell, made just about all the running to land the Albert Bartlett from hot-favourite Boston Bob, to give the trainer and jockey Campbell Gillies a first success at the festival.

The winner was returned at 7-1, with 6-5 shot Boston Bob finishing ahead of Grand Vision for second
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Cheltenham, Friday

Vincent O'Brien County Handicap Hurdle (Grade3) 2m1f

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TONY MCCOY had to wait until the final day of the festival but finally bagged a winner when Alderwood overcame a difficult path in running to take things up after the last and surge clear for the 16-time champion jockey.
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Cheltenham Festival, Friday


JCB Triumph Hurdle (Grade 1) 2m1f, 4yo


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THE JCB Triumph Hurdle - the opening race on the final day of the Cheltenham Festival - produced a shock when 33-1 chance Countrywide Flame charged home under Dougie Costello.
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Cheltenham, Friday

Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup (Grade 1) (Class 1) 3m 2 1/2f , New, 5yo+

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SYNCHRONISED outstayed his rivals up the famous Cheltenham hill to give jump racing's leading owner JP McManus a first ever win in the Gold Cup.

The improving nine-year-old won at 8-1 from The Giant Bolster who ran a massive race to finish second at 50-1 with favourite Long Run finishing in third at 7-4.

Kauto Star, who was trying to win the race for a third time was pulled up with more than a circuit to go.
Could not happen to a nicer trainer and jockey and also thank god the great Kauto Star is safe and sound after pulling up on the first circuit.

denphone 17-03-2012 06:30
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Cheltenham, Friday

Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Chase Challenge Cup (Handicap) (Grade 3) (Class 1) 2m ½f New, 5yo+

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BELLVANO led home a 1-2 for Nicky Henderson in the concluding race named in honour of his father to complete a memorable week for the record-breaking trainer.
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Cheltenham, Friday

Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Hurdle (class 2) 2m41/2f

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ATTAGLANCE made it an unforgettable Cheltenham Festival for Malcolm Jefferson. The trainer addedto the win of Cape Tribulation in the Thursday's Pertemps Final when narrowly landing an exciting renewal of the Martin Pipe Hurdle.
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Cheltenham, Friday

Christie's Foxhunter Chase Challenge Cup (Class 2) 3m2½f

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SALSIFY, ridden by Colman Sweeney on a horse owned by his mother and trained by his father, came from near last to win the Christie's Foxhunter Chase under a fine waiting ride.

In the early stages the pair were settled some 20 lengths off the pace and with a circuit to go they were even further back. However Sweeney was incredibly patient and picked his moment, waiting well into the home straight to deliver his challenge.

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Uttoxeter, Saturday

Betfred Midlands Grand National Chase Handicap (Listed Race) (Class 1) 4m1½f, 5yo+

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MASTER OVERSEER put in a gallant front-running performance to see off the challenge of Major Malarkey and give David Pipe back-to-back wins in Saturday's feature.
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...s/1002271/top/

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TOP OFFER, the winner of a Newbury maiden on his sole start as a two-year-old, emerged on Saturday as the likeliest danger to Camelot for the Qipco 2,000 Guineas after he was the subject of an across-the-board wholesale gamble.

With Cheltenham out of the way, punters sights turned to the Flat and Newmarket in May and it was the Roger Charlton-trained son of Dansili that they all wanted to know.

Having started Saturday as a 14-1 chance for the May 5 Classic, Top Offer was no bigger than 8-1 by the end of the day as punters latched on to him.

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Terrestrial racing to be shown exclusively on C4.


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BRITISH racing will be broadcast on terrestrial television exclusively by Channel 4 from 2013 for at least the following four years, after the broadcaster tabled a winning bid to representatives of Britain's second biggest spectator sport to expand its portfolio.

A highly competitive domestic TV rights bidding process drew interest from a range of broadcasters but it was Channel 4 who won the right to air the John Smith's Grand National meeting from Aintree, Investec Derby festival from Epsom, Royal Ascot and Qipco British Champions Day from Ascot, all of which are presently televised by the BBC, to add to their existing 80 days of racing.

The new deal, first revealed by the Racing Post last week, providessubstantially increased revenues for British racing, which lured nearly five million extra viewers from its domestic TV coverage on Channel 4 last year (42.2m against 37.4m in 2010), while attendances grew to a record 6.15 million in 2011.

Channel 4's financial commitment to racing over the next four years amounts to one of its largest programming outlays.


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France, Saturday


Saint-Cloud: Prix Exbury (Group 3) 1m2f, 4yo+

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CHINCHON (Carlos Laffon-Parias/Olivier Peslier) may have earned a tilt at the Sheema Classic following an effortless victory in the first Group race of the European season.

denphone 20-03-2012 07:04
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CHAMPION trainer Paul Nicholls on Monday said any talk of retirement for legendary chaser Kauto Star was "very premature" and he does not expect to contemplate the horse's future until he returns from his summer break.

Nicholls, writing in his Betfair column, reflects on the disappointments the yard suffered at Cheltenham last week, a meeting where "luck and fate weren't really with us".
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...e/1002913/top/

Quote:
CLARE BALDING on Monday insisted she is "not rushing into any decisions" amid speculation that Channel 4 will attempt to secure her services following its acquisition of the BBC's racing crown jewels.

Balding, the BBC's lead racing presenter since 1998, described herself as "desperately sad" after confirmation came that Channel 4 had secured a four-year deal that grants it exclusive terrestrial rights to British racing.

That news, first exclusively revealed in the Racing Post nine days ago, will bring an end to BBC Television's more-than-60-year association with the sport, whose partnership with Channel 4 is expected to accrue in the region of £15 million between 2013 and 2016.

denphone 21-03-2012 06:55
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THE PROSPECT of Synchronised becoming just the second horse in history to land the John Smith's Grand National and the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup in the same season remains a distinct possibility, after trainer Jonjo O'Neill said on Tuesday that he saw "no reason" not to run in the Aintree marathon on April 14.
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...d/1003262/top/

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MOST IMPROVED, Brian Meehan's main Classic hope this season, is set to take the same route as former stable star Delegator by tackling the Craven Stakes before bidding for the Qipco 2,000 Guineas.

The Dubai Dewhurst Stakes third has pleased his trainer over the winter and is in full work as he trains for a comeback in therace Delegator captured in 2009 before going on to finish second to Sea The Stars in the Newmarket Classic.

Most Improved is approaching "a crucial stage of his Classic preparation" according to Meehan, who has been pleased with the progress Iraj Parvizi's son of Lawman has made.

denphone 22-03-2012 07:00
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STRONG SUIT, champion trainer Richard Hannon's flagship older horse this year, could be set for an early-summer showdown with the mighty Frankel in Newbury's JLT Lockinge Stakes on May 19.

A two-time Group 2 winner, Strong Suit was last seen finishing down the field in the Breeders' Cup Mile and connections are keen for him to bag a top-level success even if it means taking on Frankel, officially rated the world's best Flat horse.
Looking forward to it.

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...n/1003269/top/

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FINGAL BAY, who was forced to miss the Cheltenham Festival with a hamstring injury, is back cantering and on course for the John Smith's Grand National meeting at Aintree, according to trainer Philip Hobbs.

A leading fancy for the Neptune Investment Management Novices' Hurdle at the festival before meeting with a setback, Fingal Bay is yet to taste defeat in five starts and had over two lengths to spare when beating impressive Neptune winner Simonsig at Sandown in December

denphone 23-03-2012 06:40
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HARBOUR WATCH, a general 10-1 chance for the Qipco 2,000 Guineas on May 5, has suffered a setback and faces a race against time to be fit for Newmarket.

The Richard Hannon-trained colt missed the end of the last season with a leg injury and connections said on Thursday that his latest setback will rule him out of running in a Classic trial.
Not the news punters wanted to hear.

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...004145/latest/

Quote:
MARCO BOTTI is thrilled his new recruit Planteur will get a run in the Dubai World Cup on March 31 after Gitano Hernando, formerly with the trainer, was withdrawn which allowed the first reserve into the field of 14.

"He runs, I'm delighted," said Botti, whose five-year-old is likely to be partnered by Ryan Moore.

"We have been very pleased with everything he has done since he arrived with us.

denphone 24-03-2012 06:43
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TOP OFFER and Most Improved were on Friday cut for the Qipco 2,000 Guineas as the odds compilers digested the news that leading fancy Harbour Watch is unlikely to line-up at Newmarket on May 5.

The Roger Charlton-trained Top Offer was the subject of an across-the-board gamble for the Guineas and he is now no bigger than 7-1 for the opening Classic of the season while Most Improved is now a general 8-1 chance after Harbour Watch was taken out of the betting following the revelation on racingpost.com that he has met with a setback.

The Richard Hannon-trained colt suffered a hind leg injury in the build-up to last season's Dewhurst Stakes which brought about a premature end to his juvenile campaign and David Redvers, racing adviser to part-owner Sheikh Fahad, on Friday said it was that injury which
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...s/1004841/top/

Quote:
DAVID PIPE revealed on Friday that there may have been a physical explanation for Grands Crus's disappointing effort in the RSA Chase last week.

The 6-5 favourite, who was previously unbeaten over fences and had come under serious consideration for the Gold Cup, was beaten 18 lengths into fourth place behind Bobs Worth at Cheltenham.

But the trainer said: "I am glad to say that we may have got to the bottom of Grands Crus's effort in the RSA Chase last week.

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Lingfield, Saturday


Blue Square Winter Derby (Group 3) 1m2f, 4yo+


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PREMIO LOCO, beaten a nose into second in the Winter Derby three years ago, went one place better in the Group 3on Saturday.

Trained by Chris Wall for Bernard Westley, Premio Loco was given a fine ride by George Baker to defeat Cai Shen and Circumvent.

Baker had the eight-year-old, conceding weight to his 12 rivals, handy from an early stage and the pair were not for catching, rewarding punters who had backed them at 5-1.
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...e/1005549/top/

Quote:
GEORGE GURU's victory in the final leg of the Scoop6 at Lingfield on Saturday secured a payout of £36,964 for nine winners who are likely to be faced with the William Hill Lincoln as they seek a slice of the bonus pool next week.
Very nice indeed.

denphone 26-03-2012 06:47
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AIDAN O'BRIEN on Sunday warned that it would be "wrong" to say that 5-2 favourite Camelot was "likely" for the Qipco 2,000 Guineas after he was one of 44 Ballydoyle horses to work after racing at the Curragh.

Camelot, ridden by the trainer's son Joseph, quickened up well up the stands' rail at the end of aseven and a half furlong gallop to finish second in the first bunch of O'Brien's workers, which also included Ascot Gold Cup favourite Fame And Glory.

O'Brien did not rule out the 2,000 Guineas, but did not confirm that it was Camelot's target either.

He said: "It would be wrong to say that he is likely [to run in the 2,000 Guineas]. Obviously he's a possible, but not definite."
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...l/1005962/top/

Curragh, Sunday

Lodge Park Stud EBF Park Express Stakes (Group 3) 1m, 3yo+, fillies & mares

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CHRYSANTHEMUM ran out a comfortable winner at the Curragh for trainer David Wachman and rider Wayne Lordan, holding off the challenge of Aidan O'Brien's 7-4 favourite Twirl for a one-and-a-half length victory.

The four-year-old winner was coming back to 1m after running two of her three races last season over 1m2f, finishing with a below-par effort in the Blandford Stakes.

denphone 27-03-2012 06:46
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TRAINER Aidan O'Brien said on Monday that no decision would be made until at least April about Camelot's participation in the Qipco 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket.

The Racing Post Trophy winner emerged from winter quarters to take part in a traditional Ballydoyle racecourse gallop at the Curragh on Sunday after which O'Brien injected some uncertainty into his early season plans.

On Monday O'Brien, speaking at the Irish Racehorse Trainers Association 2011 Flat awards lunch, said: "Camelot seems to have come out of his work at the Curragh on Sunday in good form.

"We still have to decide whether he will go to Newmarket for the 2,000 Guineas and that decision will be made over the next few weeks."
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...s/1006286/top/

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GAMILATI looks set to miss the Qipco 1,000 Guineas on May 6 after Godolphin on Monday revealed she had undergone surgery to have a chip removed from her near-fore ankle.

The Mahmood Al Zarooni-trained filly, whose two wins at Meydan this yearinclude the UAE 1,000 Guineas, will be out of training for several weeks but Godolphin hope she will return to action in the summer.

Quoted on Godolphin's website, racing manager Simon Crisford said: "Gamilati had a very good winter in Dubai winning the UAE 1,000 Guineas impressively, but unfortunately she has required surgery
.

Lets hope she comes back to do herself justice.

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...i/1006410/top/

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LEGENDARY US trainer Bob Baffert was in a "comfortable" condition in hospital in Dubai on Monday after undergoing emergency heart surgery.

Sheikh Mohammed played a crucial role in ensuring Baffert, 59, obtained the best medical attention after suffering an early-morning heartattack at the Atlantis Hotel, where he was staying before Saturday's World Cup meeting.

One of the most recognisable figures in the racing world, California-based Baffert has won the Kentucky Derby three times and counts seven Breeders' Cup triumphs among a multitude of major victories in America. He has received the Eclipse Award for Outstanding Trainer on three occasions.
Lets hope this great man makes a full recovery.

denphone 28-03-2012 06:52
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GRAHAM LEE has announced he is to switch codes and become a Flat jockey on his return from injury next month.

Lee, whose wins over jumps include a Grand National victory on Amberleigh House and World Hurdle success on Inglis Drever, said he had struggled with the scales, albeit unusually his problem was keeping weight on, not off.

He told RUK: “I’m flying now, things are going great. I’m going to concentrate on riding on the Flat when I come back. I’ve always had to work very hard to keep weight on and since my fall at Southwell even more so.

“When I got back from the hospital I was 9st12lb, now I’m 8st12lb. I can’t really face the gym to put a stone back on so I’m going for the Flat.
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...s/1006591/top/

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CINDERS AND ASHES, who struck gold when winning the Supreme Novices' Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival this month, will not bid to follow up that success at Aintree's Grand National meeting.

Trained by Donald McCain for Dermot Hanafin and Phil Cunningham, Cinders And Ashes is set for a summer break with the Stan James Champion Hurdle his big target next term.

"After a discussion with the owners, it has been decided that Cinders And Ashes will not run again this season," McCain wrote on his Betfair blog.

denphone 29-03-2012 06:57
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RICHARD HUGHES is as big as 11-2 (from 3) with Coral for the British Flat jockeys' championship after a BHA disciplinary panel on Wednesday decided to uphold a 50-day riding ban he incurred in India last month.

The panel's decision severely dents Hughes's hopes of winning a first title, as the ban rules him out of the first full month of the Flat turf season.
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...r/1007040/top/

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SO YOU THINK, favourite for the Dubai World Cup, will mount his challenge from stall four of 14 for the world's richest race, with jockey Joespeh O'Brien declaring the favourite will "take all the beating."

Aidan O'Brien's contender will have second-favourite Smart Falcon next door in stall five, while Game On Dude, thirdin at 7-1, was last out of the hat and as a consequence is widest of all in stall 14.
Over confident methinks.

denphone 30-03-2012 07:00
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DISCOURSE and Lyric Of Light, Godolphin's two leading fancies for the Qipco 1,000 Guineas, are set to head straight to Newmarket on May 6 without a prep run.

Lyric Of Light, who is as short as 8-1 for the Classic, won all three of her starts for trainer Mahmood Al Zarooni last year, progressing from winning a maiden over 7f to taking the Group 1 Shadwell Fillies' Mile at Newmarket.

Discourse, also trained byAl Zarooni and trading at a similar price for the Guineas, remains unbeaten as well after scoring on her debut in a Newmarket maiden and then winning the Group 3 Sweet Solera Stakes impressively at the same course last August.
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...6/1007506/top/

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MONTJEU, the outstanding middle distance racehorse who as a sire produced three Derby winners, has died aged 16 after a short illness, Coolmore Stud announced on Thursday.

Coolmore said the stallion, whose offspring include Epsom heroes Motivator (2005), Authorized (2007) and Pour Moi (2011), had suffered complications from an overwhelming septicaemia.

A statement from Coolmore on Thursday read: "Montjeu, the highest-rated racehorse ever by the great Sadler’s Wells, has died this morning at Coolmore Stud after a short illness, which was due to complications from an overwhelming septicaemia.

"The sire of three Epsom Derby winners including last year's brilliant winner Pour Moi, as well as Camelot, the favourite for this year’s edition, Montjeu was one of the best stallions in the world and in 2011 he sired 15 individual Group/Graded winners in the northern hemisphere, which was the equal of Galileo.
Very sad to hear this news about one of the worlds leading sires.:shocked::(

denphone 31-03-2012 07:03
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SO YOU THINK heads into Saturday's $10 million Dubai World Cup with glowing reports on his condition as he bids to justify favouritism for the Group 1 contest.

Trained by Aidan O'Brien, who sent out Cape Blanco to finish fourth in the World Cup 12 months ago, So You Think will be having his first run since finishing sixth behind Drosselmeyer in the Breeders' Cup Classic on dirt at Churchill Downs in November.

The five-year-old was given a favourable draw in stall four - which O'Brien described himself as "very happy" with - and he is as short as 9-4 to take the world's richest race and add to his haul of eight Group 1s and over £4 million in prize-money.
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FRANKEL is to step up his preparation for his much-awaited seasonal return with a racecourse gallop at Newbury in April.

Trainer Sir Henry Cecil is hoping give the world's highest-rated racehorse a gallop at their spring meeting on April 20-21 as part of his build-up for a return to the venue for the Group 1 JLT Lockinge Stakes on May 19.

Frankel is familiar with Newbury, having opened his three-year-old campaign there with a smooth victory in the Greenham Stakes last April before going on to greater things.

denphone 31-03-2012 15:43
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UAE, Saturday

Meydan: Godolphin Mile Sponsored By Etisalat (Group 2) 1m, Tapeta, 3yo+

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JOCKEY Frankie Dettori nominated African Story as his best ride on the star-studded card at Meydan on Saturday and his mount did not disappoint as he stormed clear to land the race sponsored by his owners.

African Story took up the running coming into the straight and unleashed a blistering turn of foot to score by more than four lengths from the running-on Viscount Nelson, with the Charlie Hills-trained Red Jazz in third.
Just the start l wanted with the peoples champion riding a very smooth race and coming home and winning very easily.

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...y/1008741/top/

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THE Dubai Gold Cup at Meydan on Saturday was voided after Fox Hunt broke down in the centre of the track early in the race.

The Mahmood Al Zarooni-trained Fox Hunt was positioned on the outside of the field when he came down a couple of furlongs into the Group 3, sending jockey Silvestre de Sousa crashing to the turf.

The race continued with Makani Bisty leading the field, but it became clear Fox Hunt could not be moved in time as the runners began to complete a circuit and a speedy decision was made to stop the contest.
Thank god the jockey escaped serious injury.

denphone 31-03-2012 17:53
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UAE, Saturday

Meydan: UAE Derby Sponsored by the Saeed & Mohammed Al Naboodah Group (Group 2) 1m1½f, AW, 3yo

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AIDEN O'BRIEN landed a first blow on Dubai World Cup night when Daddy Long Legs surged home in the UAE Derby to provide the trainer witha first winner at Meydan.

O'Brien was only denied a one-two in the contest when Yang Tse Kiang denied Wrote on the run for home.

It was Godolphin's Helmet, drawn wide in stall 14, who set the pace to the race.

McEvoy made every effort to get across to the rail at the head of the field and didn't ease off once he got there.
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...r/1008821/top/

UAE, Saturday

Meydan: Al Quoz Sprint sponsored by Emirates NBD (Group 1) 5f, turf

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ORTENSIA came from last to first under a cool ride from Craig Williams to beat 2010 Nunthorpe winner Sole Power to add to the claims of Australian female sprinters ruling the world.

The low-drawn set the pace, headed by Monsieur Joe, but the held-up pair Ortensia and Sole Power sprinted through late to deny Hong Kong's Grade 1 winner Joy And Fun, who did best of those near the inside rail.
You beauty.:)

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...y/1008741/top/

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THE Dubai Gold Cup at Meydan on Saturday, which was stopped after Fox Hunt suffered a fatal injury, will be re-run at the end of the card.

All the runners are expected to take part in the second running of the race which is due off a 7.25pm British time, 45 minutes after the Dubai World Cup.

Meydan officials consulted with connections about the possibility of running theGold Cup again after they decided to stop the field with Fox Hunt down with a broken leg in the centre of the track.

Barbican's trainer Alan Bailey had wanted a re-run and said: "They weren't going any pace whatsoever."

denphone 01-04-2012 07:17
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UAE, Saturday

Meydan: Dubai World Cup Sponsored By Emirates Airline (Group 1) 1m2f, AW, 3yo+

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MONTEROSSO led home a memorable Godolphin one-two in the Dubai World Cup as he stormed clear of stablemate Capponi to win the world's richest race in the hands of jockey Mickael Barzalona.

Barzalona was stood high in his stirrups - reminiscent of his victory on Pour Moi in last year's Investec Derby - and he saluted the crowd as the Mahmood Al Zarooni-trained five-year-old approached the winning line.

The success capped a fine training performance from Al Zarooni, who also trained the runner-up. The pair were formerly trained by Mark Johnston.
A great result for this young trainer and the even younger jockey in Barzalona who increasingly looks like the heir apparent to Frankie.

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...y/1008908/top/

UAE, Saturday

Meydan: Dubai Sheema Classic Presented By Longines (Group 1) turf, 1m4f, 4yo+

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CIRRUS DES AIGLES added another richly endowed Group 1 to hisimpressive haul with a gutsy victory in the Sheema Classic.

Olivier Peslier had to be at the top of his game to keep the Corine Barande-Barbe-trained six-year-old up to his task on the far-side rail as Joseph O'Brien sliced through the pack to lay down a sustained challenge on St Nicholas Abbey.


On his first ride on the 11-4 winner, Peslier rode a tactically astute race at the sharp end of affairs, committing his mount early before holding off the fast-finishing Ballydoyle hope by a neck.
Not bad for this very small trainer winning one of the worlds richest races.

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...i/1008929/top/

UAE, Saturday

Meydan: Dubai Gold Cup Sponsored By Al Tayer Motors (Group 3) 2m, turf, 3yo+

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OPINION POLL capped a fine evening for Godolphin after he landed the rescheduled Dubai Gold Cup under Frankie Dettori.

Officials moved the race to the end of the World Cup card following Fox Hunt's fatal injury when the event was first staged earlier in the day.

But the re-run was also marred by death. Bronze Cannon, trainedby Herman Brown, pulled-up and had to put down following a leg injury. Grand Vent, owned by Godolphin, was also pulled-up.
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...e/1008891/top/

UAE, Saturday

Meydan: Dubai Duty Free (Group 1) 1m1f, 3yo+

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JAMES DOYLE punched the air in celebration as he crossed the line well clear of his rivals on Cityscape to post a first Group 1 of his career.

The Roger Charlton-trained six-year-old came home in splendid isolation to gain a well-deserved first win at the highest level after a series of solid efforts in defeat last year.


Doyle, who has enjoyed a successful spell in Dubai over the winter, only came in for the ride after regular rider Steve Drowne was prevented from riding for at least a month after suffering from dizzy spells earlier in the week.
A brilliant win and well deserved for this British trainer.

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...r/1008853/top/

UAE, Saturday

Meydan: Dubai Golden Shaheen sponsored by Gulf News (Group 1) 6f, AW

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ROCKET MAN was denied back-to-back wins in the Golden Shaheen by the Kieren Fallon-partnered Krypton Factor.

Last year's winner disputed the lead withearly pacesetter Giant Ryan and was clear of rivals turning for home.

But the pace had been strong and as Rocket Man's boosters began to fade Krypton Factor, trained by Bahrain-based Fawzi Nass, was well-placed to take advantage and he sprinted clear to score
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...n/1008776/top/

Doncaster, Saturday

William Hill Lincoln (Heritage Handicap) 1m str, 4yo+

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BRAE HILL just saw off the late challenge of Mull Of Killough to give Richard Fahey a first win in the Lincoln.

The six-year-old, who finished second in thisrace last year, went one better as he scored by a short head at odds of 25-1.

Mull Of Killough, who was having his second start since leaving Fahey, returned at 10-1, a length in front of Fury with Edinburgh Knight finishing fourth. Favourite Eton Forever was fifth.
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...k/1008697/top/

Doncaster, Saturday

William Hill Spring Mile (Handicap, Class 3) 1m 4yo+

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NORSE BLUES sprang a shock when winning the first race of the turf Flat season, the William Hill Spring Mile, at odds of 50-1.

Trained by Sylvester Kirk and ridden by Lee Newman, Norse Blues was always prominent in the 22-runner field and asserted inside the final furlong from Kyllachy Star, who pipped Mont Ras, another who raced prominently for a long way, for second.

denphone 02-04-2012 06:51
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MONTEROSSO could bid for another big international prize on May 20 after Godolphin's racing manager Simon Crisford said the Singapore Airlines International Cup was under consideration for the Dubai World Cup winner and runner-up Capponi.

The five-year-old provided Godolphin and trainer Mahmood Al Zarooni with a memorable one-two in the $10million Dubai World Cup on Saturday and Crisford said on Sunday morning: "Both horses have come out of the race fine and we're delighted about that.

"They're in quarantine now and will come back to England but one option is running in Singapore before all of the big races in Europe after that."

denphone 03-04-2012 07:09
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SIR HENRY CECIL has mapped out a plan for Frankel, officially rated the world's best Flat horse, which will include a step up in trip to 1m2f, but is unlikely to feature a trip to the States for the Breeders' Cup at the end of the year.

Cecil, who trains the brilliant Galileo colt for Khalid Abdullah, attended a press conference at Sandown on Monday in which he confirmed the JLT Lockinge Stakes over 1m at Newbury on May 19 as the starting point for the horse who lit up last year's Flat season.

Frankel's final appearance would likely be the Qipco Champion Stakes or the same day's Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot in October, with Cecil not convinced about the Breeders' Cup.
Its a shame that this brilliant horse is highly unlikely to run in America.

denphone 04-04-2012 07:19
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MOST IMPROVED was on Tuesday cut to as short as 9-2 second favourite behind Camelot for next month's Qipco 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket, as the ante-post plunge on the Brian Meehan-trained colt gathered pace.

Most Improved, who finished a close third behind Parish Hall in the Group 1 Dubai Dewhurst Stakes last October, could be widely backed at 7-1 last weekend, having been as big as 20-1 just over a fortnight ago, but his odds for the first Classic of the new campaign have tumbled, with most bookmakers reporting significant support.

Coral cut Most Improved's odds to 9-2 (from 6) after reporting sustained interest in Iraj Parvizi's colt.
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...s/1010042/top/

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SUPERSTAR colt Frankel could face a stellar line-up when he makes his eagerly anticipated return to action at Newbury next month.

The five-time Group 1 winner is set to line-up in the JLT Lockinge Stakes on May 19 where he will be trying to stretch his unbeaten record to ten.

However the likely presence of last season's runaway 2,000 Guineas winner has not scared off potential rivals with a whole host of big names featuring among the 20 entries.

Excelebration, who finished second behind Frankel on his final start of last season in the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes could have a first start for Aidan O'Brien in the race. So You Think is another eyecatching name among the O'Brien-trained entries.
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...e/1009883/top/

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BIG BUCK'S will attempt to win his 17th consecutive race when he lines up in the BGC Partners Liverpool Hurdle next Thursdaywith his owner Andy Stewart confident that his star can maintain his winning run.

Winner of the past four Labrokes World Hurdle's, Big Buck's is likely to be joined by Celestial Halo, also owned by Stewart, in the Liverpool Hurdle as he looks to defend his unbeaten record at Aintree.

"Big Buck's has been absolutely fine," Stewart said. "Obviously he had a race at Cheltenham as they all did, but there have been no problems at all.

denphone 05-04-2012 06:36
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A £1 MILLION carrot has been dangled in front of the connections of Frankel and Black Caviar in an attempt to bring the world's two highest-rated horses together in the Qipco Sussex Stakes.

Won last year by Frankel, the 1m Sussex Stakes has a prize fund of £300,000 and the increasingly influential Sheikh Fahad, who sponsors the race, has promised to inject a further £700,000 into the pot if the two unbeaten stars line up at Goodwood on August 1.

The prospects of Frankel and Black Caviar clashing are likely to be determined by the programmes the pair are set, with a 1m2f campaign the idea for Frankel while Black Caviar is yet to race beyond 7f.
Mouthwatering if it happens.

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...l/1010328/top/

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BREEDERS' CUP Turf one-two St Nicholas Abbey and Sea Moon could clash again at Epsom in the Diamond Jubilee Coronation Cup on June 2.

The pair were on Wednesday among 30 entries for the Investec-sponsored Group 1, in which St Nicholas Abbey produced a storming performance last year to nail Midday.

St Nicholas Abbey finished runner-up to Cirrus Des Aigles - also entered for the Coronation Cup - in the Dubai Sheema Classic at Meydan last weekend, but Sea Moon has not raced since Churchill Downs last November.

denphone 06-04-2012 07:12
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PAUL HANAGAN notched a double at the Stobart Lesters when he was presented with the Flat Jockey of the Year award and the Racing Post Flat Ride of the Year honour at the annual ceremony in Birmingham on Thursday night.

Hanagan, who will bid for a third successive title this year, landed both awards for which he was nominated, taking his tally of Lester wins to seven. He picked up the ride of the year award for his successon Barefoot Lady in the Nell Gwyn last April, voted for by racingpost.com users.

The bash, which celebrates the achievements of jockeys from Britain and overseas, took place at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole in front of over 450 sporting stars, celebrities and guests.
It could not happen to a nicer guy then Paul.

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...y/1011014/top/

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AKEED MOFEED has been inserted as the second favourite for the Investec Derby after he was supplemented for the race on Thursday and can be backed at a general 12-1 or 14-1.

Of the four other supplementary entries, at a cost of £8,000, Mandaean, Swedish Sailor and Kesampour are 25-1, while Main Sequence is a 66-1 shot.
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...n/1010863/top/

France, Thursday


Maisons-Laffitte: Prix Djebel (Group 3) 7f, 3yo colts and geldings

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FRENCH FIFTEEN (Nicolas Clement/Olivier Peslier) showcased his credentials for the QIPCO 2,000 Guineas when he landed the Prix Djebel on Thursday.

A Group 1 scorer in the Criterium International last year, French Fifteen was given a patient ride by Peslier and despite looking a bit green after quickening he held Abtaal, who finished three lengths clear of him in a Group 3 at Saint-Cloud in October.

The winner, who races in the colours of Sheikh Mohammed Bin Khalifa Al Thani, was halved to 10-1 by Coral for the 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket on May 5 and that is Clement's number-onetarget.
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...s/1010873/top/

France, Thursday

Maisons-Laffitte: Prix Imprudence (Group 3) 7f, 3yo fillies

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MASHOORA, under a confident ride by Christophe Soumillon, put this Group 3 to bed in a matter of strides just over a furlong out before easing right down to beat the badly hampered Belle De Lune by a fast-diminishing neck.

The field were led through the early stages by Misedargent but with three furlongs left to run it was apparent Soumillon was very confident and travelling strongly.


He finally let the filly down in the final two furlongs and she quickened clear impressively, though Belle De Lune, the only horse travelling in a manner to suggest she could pose a threat, was caught in a pocket behind tiring horses and was denied a run.
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...g/1010815/top/

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TRAINER John Gosden is hoping to give his Qipco 2,000 Guineas contender Fencing atrial for the first Classic of the season in the Group 3 Novae Bloodstock Insurance Craven Stakes at Newmarket on April 19.


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