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denphone

07-04-2012 06:54

Re: Horse Racing

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

Quote:

DABIRSIM will have a new jockey when he makes his return to action in the Prix Fontainebleau on April 15 after it was confirmed that Christophe Soumillon has signed to ride owner SimonSpringer's horses.

Frankie Dettori was on board the son of Hat Trick for both his Group 1 successes last season, but Springer has moved to secure the services of Soumillon, whose first retainer is with the Wildenstein family.

"We have a firm agreement with Soumillon that he is to ride all our horses this season, as long as his other commitments allow," said racing manager Olaf Profft from Munich.

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...l/1011217/top/

Quote:

CHAMPION jockey Tony McCoy has hinted that connections are leaning towards running Gold Cup winner Synchronised in the John Smith's Grand National at Aintree next Saturday.

The nine-year-old had been uneasy for the race on Betfair earlier in the week but he headed their market for the famous race for the first time on Friday morning

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...k/1011220/top/

Quote:

LAST year's Oaks winner Dancing Rain has had the start of her four-year-old campaign delayed after picking up an injury which could keep her sidelined until the autumn.

The daughter of Danehill Dancer gave William Haggas his second Classic triumph when overcoming Wonder Of Wonders last June and went onto land the German equivalent before putting her elders in their place in the Group 2 Qipco British Champions Fillies & Mares Stakes at Ascot in October.

denphone

08-04-2012 06:59

Re: Horse Racing

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

Quote:

JOCKEY Ruby Walsh's decision to partner On His Own for Willie Mullins in the John Smith's Grand National next Saturday, rather than Neptune Collonges or Seabass, resulted in swingeing price cuts - none more so than with Ladbrokes.

The Magic Sign halved On His Own to 10-1, while he was cut by every other firm as well to a general 12-1, although Coral already fancied the chances of Graham Wylie's horse as they were an industry-low 10-1 prior to Walsh's Saturday announcement.

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...y/1011795/top/

Quote:

JOHN SMITH'S Grand National afternoon, next weekend, will have the added attraction of a Scoop6 guaranteed to the tune of Â£1 million after the popular bet went begging on Saturday, when Aurora's Encore took the fifth leg at Haydock, knocking out the remaining six tickets.

denphone

09-04-2012 06:54

Re: Horse Racing

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...n/1012335/top/

Fairyhouse, Sunday

Powers Gold Cup Chase (Grade 1) 2m 4f, 5yo+

Quote:

FLEMENSTAR posted a fifth successive win over fences as the novice slammed his more experienced rivals with a sensational effort in the Fairyhouse feature.

The Peter Casey-trained seven-year-old was sent off the 11-10 favourite on his first start in open company but his supporters had no worries whatsoeveras he cruised home 11 lengths clear of his nearest rival Rathlin.

Such was the manner of his win, a fifth in six starts over fences, that he is now as short as 8-1 second-favourite with Ladbrokes for next year's Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup.

A very impressive performance.

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...d/1012083/top/

Quote:

THE slim hopes that Harbour Watch will make the line-up for the Qipco 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket on May 5 appear to be diminishing rapidly with connections all but ruling him out of the race

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...n/1012252/top/

Fairyhouse, Sunday

Coolmore N.H. Sires Ask & Getaway Novice Hurdle (Grade 2) 2m4f, 4yo+

Quote:

JENARI gave jockey Tony McCoy and owner JP McManus a double on the card as he stormed clear to win in comfortable style.

denphone

10-04-2012 06:47

Re: Horse Racing

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

Fairyhouse, Monday

Ladbrokes Irish Grand National Chase 3m5f, 5yo+

Quote:

LION NA BEARNAI gave trainer Thomas Gibney and jockey Andrew Thornton the biggest success of their careers when he sprung a big shock in the Irish National on Monday.

The 33-1 winner landed the Grade 2 Ten Up Novices' Chase at 50-1 last time out when he beat Four Commanders but proved that victory to be no fluke when he powered clear of Out Now after the last to score by four and a half lengths.

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...y/1012969/top/

Fairyhouse, Monday

Rathbarry& Glenview Studs Novice Hurdle (Grade 2) 2m, 4yo+

Quote:

ALDERWOOD benefited from a fine front-running ride under Tony McCoy to give Britain's perennial champion jockey and his main patron JP McManus another win at Fairyhouse's big Easter meeting.

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...e/1012849/top/

Fairyhouse, Monday

Keelings Irish Strawberry Hurdle (Grade 2) 2m4f 5yo+

Quote:

AFTER a string of heroic seconds, Get Me Out Of Here finally bagged the win he so deserved as he landed this Grade 2 contest in decisive fashion under Tony McCoy.

JP McManus's eight-year-old saw off long-time leader Tofino Bay and the mare Oilily to land the spoils. The 11-8 favourite and Champion Hurdle sixth Oscars Well was only fourth.

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...s/1012745/top/

Quote:

BACKERS of Akeed Mofeed, who was a mover for the Qipco 2,000 Guineas last week, were dealt a blow on Monday when trainer John Oxx revealed he will miss the race.

The colt was as short as 9-1 with Coral for the opening Classic of the season and was Tom Segal's Pricewise selection but having been found slightly lame he will not be heading to Newmarket.

Speaking on Monday morning, Oxx said: "Akeed Mofeed took a lame step yesterday and is going to have to have an easy week.

denphone

11-04-2012 06:45

Re: Horse Racing

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...d/1013570/top/

Quote:

JOCKEY Kirsty Milczarek has had her two-year ban for passing on information for rewards and committing fraudulent or corrupt practice quashed by the appeal board.

Milczarek, 31, was one of four jockeys warned off by the BHA in December along with owners Maurice Sines, James Crickmore and their associates Peter and Nick Gold.

Milczarek's solicitor Christopher Stewart-Moore said: "Kirsty is delighted and is looking forward to resuming her career on an upward trajectory."

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...s/1013454/top/

Quote:

JEREMY NOSEDA could be represented in the Qipco 1,000 Guineas trials at both Newmarket and Newbury next week as the Flat season gathers pace.

Both Regal Realm, who won the Group 3 Prestige Stakes, and Reckoning, an impressive winner on her sole juvenile start at Doncaster last October, could head for the Nell Gwyn at Newmarket, or the Fred Darling (Dubai Duty Free Stakes) at Newbury.

denphone

12-04-2012 06:01

Re: Horse Racing

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

Quote:

A THRILLING opening day of the Grand National meeting, which features four Grade 1s, could start in historic style as Big Buck's bids for 17 consecutive victories.

Provided there is no shock in the opening BGC Partners Liverpool Hurdle the relentless Big Buck's will extend the tally he shares with three-time Champion Hurdle winner Sir Ken, set in the 1950s.

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

Quote:

Dabirsim looks likely to face his fiercest rival from last season on Sunday, when Europe's joint top-rated juvenile is due to make his reappearance at Longchamp.

Dabirsim (Christophe Ferland) rounded off a stellar juvenile campaignwhen denying Sofast (Freddy Head) by three-quarters of a length in the Group 1 Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere on Arc day, and the pair feature among 12 entries which remain after the first forfeit stage for the Prix de Fontainebleau

denphone

13-04-2012 06:58

Re: Horse Racing

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...t/1014486/top/

Quote:

FRANKEL, the all-conquering star of last year's Flat season and the world's highest-rated racehorse, has suffered a minor injury to his off-fore.

Trained by Sir Henry Cecil for Khalid Abdullah, Frankel suffered the injury during a workout on Wednesday morning and will be monitored in the coming days.

"It was probably during work on Racecourse side yesterday morning," Abdullah's racing manager Teddy Grimthorpe said on Thursday.

"I think with a horse like this everything is a concern but at the moment it looks superficial and he'll be monitored and continually checked and we'll see how he goes over the next couple of days."

Lets hope this giant of the turf is alright.

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...y/1014401/top/

Aintree, Thursday

BGC Partners Liverpool Hurdle (Grade 1) 3mÂ½f, 4yo+

Quote:

BIG BUCK'S galloped into history at Aintree on Thursday as he landed his 17th successive win over hurdles, surpassing Sir Ken's record, when taking a fourth Liverpool Hurdle.

As it was last year, the Paul Nicholls-trained Big Buck's never had a fright in landing the spoils - travelling comfortably and pulling away after taking the lead at the third-last flight.

A horse of a lifetime and lets enjoy him while we can.

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...t/1014570/top/

Aintree, Thursday

Betfred Manifesto Novices' Chase (Grade 1) 2m4f, 5yo+

Quote:

MENORAH finally came good over fences as he cleared away to win his first Grade 1 since landing the Supreme Novices' Hurdle two years ago under a confident Richard Johnson.

The seven-year-old was well beaten by Sprinter Sacre in the Racing Post Arkle Chase at Cheltenham last month but he showed his true colours as he put in a good round of jumping on his way to recording an impressive victory.

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...1/1014462/top/

Aintree, Thursday

Betfred Bowl Chase (Grade 1) 3m1f, 5yo+

Quote:

FOLLOW THE PLAN upstaged some better-fancied rivals when he sprang a huge shock for trainer Oliver McKiernan and jockey Tom Doyle at Aintree on Thursday.

The nine-year-old, winner of the Grade 1 Punchestown Guinness Gold Cup last May, travelled beautifully throughout the race and eased into the lead two fences from home before he kept on well after the last to deny Burton Port and Hunt Ball.

Wow where did he come from.

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...n/1014501/top/

Aintree, Thursday

John Smith's Fox Hunters' Chase 2m51/2f 6yo+

Quote:

EXPERIENCE, stamina and a touch of class counted for plenty as 12-year-old Cloudy Lane, Grand National favourite back in 2008, landed a gamble having been backed from 7-1 into 4-1 favourite to continue the McCains amazing record over the National fences.

Richard Harding's mount outstayed long-time leader Roulez Cool and Sam Waley-Cohen with Herons Well keeping on to take third spot with Keenan's Future fourth. There were 13 finishers.

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...n/1014611/top/

Aintree, Thursday

Silver Cross Handicap Hurdle (Grade 3) 3mÂ½f, 4yo+

Quote:

PERTEMPS FINAL winner Cape Tribulation completed a big-festival double for trainer Malcolm Jefferson and Denis O'Regan with success in the Silver Cross Handicap Hurdle.

Travelling well throughout, the eight-year-old came from off the pace to challenge long-time leader American Spin two from home and stayed on stoutly to win by three-quarters of a length.

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...m/1014439/top/

Aintree, Thursday

Matalan Anniversary 4-Y-O Juvenile Hurdle (Grade 1) 2m1/2f,4yo

Quote:

GRUMETI reversed JCB Triumph Hurdle form with Countrywide Flame to justify 11-4 favouritism as Robert Thornton and Alan King repeated their victories inthis race from 2009 with Walkon and 2007 with Katchit.

denphone

14-04-2012 06:28

Re: Horse Racing

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...e/1015110/top/

Aintree, Friday

John SmithÂ´s Topham Chase Handicap (Grade 3) 2m5f

Quote:

ALWAYS WAINING notched a remarkable Topham hat-trick under Tom O'Brien. The 11-1 shot is the first horse to win the handicap for a third time in the race's 63-year history.

Three contenders were in line at the last but the Peter Bowen-trained 11-year-old put on the turbos to surge clear to a comfortable success.

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...e/1015170/top/

Quote:

HAVING waited over 30 years to have a winner at Aintree, Malcolm Jefferson now has two in as many days after Attaglance emulated stablemate Cape Tribulation by defying top weight in the Listed 2m4f handicap hurdle for a length and three-quarters win

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...h/1015124/top/

Aintree, Friday

John Smith's Sefton Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) 3mÂ½f, 4yo+

Quote:

LOVCEN got the better of the unbeaten Fingal Bay in a momentous battleup the Aintree straight.

Level when jumping the last, the Alan King trained seven-year-old out stayed the favourite to record the trainer's second winner of the festival.

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...n/1015081/top/

Aintree, Friday

John Smith's Melling Chase (Grade 1) 2m4f, 5yo+

Quote:

FINIAN'S RAINBOW, who smashed through the rails on his way to the start, made light work of his seven rivals, and the step up in trip, running out a ready winner of the Melling Chase.

Jumped off in third, Barry Geraghty was the only rider to take close order with pacesetters Albertas Run and Poquelin, with the rest of the field sitting several lengths off the three market leaders.

Exiting the back straight, Wishfull Thinking, who has been largely disappointing this season, rediscovered himself and travelled up strongly onto the quarters of Finian's Rainbow, who was left in front as the two pacesetters faded.

The two pulled clear into the straight, and Wishfull Thinking only looked a momentary threat until Geraghty gave his mount a squeeze and powered clear on the bridle.

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...s/1015055/top/

Aintree, Friday

John Smith's Mildmay Novices' Chase (Grade 2) 3m1f, 5yo+

Quote:

SILVINIACO CONTI cruised to a comfortable victory for trainer Paul Nicholls and jockey Ruby Walsh, jumping well in the straight to leave Champion Court trailing in his wake.

The 7-4 favourite scored by 13 lengths from chief rival Champion Court (15-8), who was upsides jumping the third-last but had no answer once Walsh turned on the gas.

Silviniaco Conti is 12-1 for the Cheltenham Gold Cup and 10-1 (from 16) for the King George VI Chase with William Hill. Paddy Power quote 8-1 for the King George.

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...n/1015030/top/

Aintree, Friday

Tangle Teaser Top Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) 2mÂ½f 4yo+

Quote:

NICKY HENDERSON got his Aintree meeting up and running here with a 1-2 led by 7-4 favourite Darlan, who struck under Tony McCoy in the Synchronised colours of JP McManus.

Stablemate Captain Conan (Barry Geraghty) chased him home in second, while the yard's third runner, Oscara Dara, finished fourth. Paul Nicholls' Prospect Wells filled the places in third spot.

denphone

14-04-2012 16:27

Re: Horse Racing

Ruby Walsh misses National after fall.

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

danielf

14-04-2012 17:17

Re: Horse Racing

And they haven't even started yet!!!

denphone

14-04-2012 17:25

Re: Horse Racing

Quote:

Originally Posted by danielf (Post 35413802)

And they haven't even started yet!!!

Off but nearly 10 minutes late.

danielf

14-04-2012 17:32

Re: Horse Racing

Quote:

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35413805)

Off but nearly 10 minutes late.

I meant a fall before the start.

Looks like a fatality. Tent on the track...

Hom3r

14-04-2012 17:39

Re: Horse Racing

Photo finish

Pierre

14-04-2012 20:09

Re: Horse Racing

As usual one of the horses I backed gets shot.

I could save a lot of time by just going to the stables beforehand with a shotgun.

Arthurgray50@blu

14-04-2012 20:51

Re: Horse Racing

Sadly, l find the Grand National to be cruel to the horses, if they are going to run this race there has to be stringent tests before the race, and the fences have to be lower.I strong feelings to treatment of the horses, and l know that horses love racing, but the National has always had its problems.

denphone

14-04-2012 21:16

Re: Horse Racing

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 35413879)

Arthur please remember severals things and first of all horses who run in the Grand National are checked by the vets and thoroughly looked after at their stables and get the finest care and treatment one could imagine.

While it is very sad that there has been two fatalities in the race horses can break down on the gallops at home and please also remember the GN in the last few years has been made a lot safer and many fences has been modified to make it safer for the horses and while the two deaths are very sad there is a risk in every sport as we have seen by the Fabrice Muamba collapse and the death of a footballer in Italy today and although we can make things as safe as we can we are never going to eliminate the risk totally be it sportsmen or horses.

Cobbydaler

14-04-2012 21:45

Re: Horse Racing

Both the fatalities today suffered fractured limbs.

Why are racehorses put down when they break a leg when you see cats, dogs and other animals with plastercasts on?

Is it something to do with the slenderness of their limbs compared to the mass of their bodies? Their skittishness & inability to be immobilised?

Puzzled... :confused:

---------- Post added at 20:45 ---------- Previous post was at 20:38 ----------

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cobbydaler (Post 35413894)

OK, my wife found the answer:

http://sciencefocus.com/qa/why-are-l...rather-treated

denphone

14-04-2012 21:46

Re: Horse Racing

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cobbydaler (Post 35413894)

You have summed it up quite well Cobby and although some injuries can be mended it really depends on one where the injury is and the second factor is how serious a injury is as well but rest assured the finest treatment is given to racehorses and everything is done to save them or if the injury is so serious they are put down very humanely.

danielf

14-04-2012 22:07

Re: Horse Racing

Quote:

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35413888)

While it is very sad that there has been two fatalities in the race horses can break down on the gallops at home and please also remember the GN in the last few years has been made a lot safer and many fences has been modified to make it safer for the horses

Well, it isn't working Eleven fatalities in the last 10 years, eight since 2006, and four in the last two editions. 2010 is the only year without fatalities since 2006.

denphone

14-04-2012 22:19

Re: Horse Racing

Quote:

Originally Posted by danielf (Post 35413901)

Well, it isn't working Eleven fatalities in the last 10 years, eight since 2006, and four in the last two editions. 2010 is the only year without fatalities since 2006.

Horses can break down at lesser meetings and on the gallops and these are not mentioned at all by the media because its not headline news but because its the Grand National the media will put it as front page headlines thus fuelling the clamour to change the race even more then it has been done already or even some are even calling for the scrapping of the race and although it is very sad to lose horses there will always be a risk in jump racing and this can never ever be got rid of unless the sports is stopped and do we really want this and the answer to that would be a resounding no by the vast majority of the public.

danielf

14-04-2012 22:26

Re: Horse Racing

Quote:

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35413904)

I accept that there will always be risks. All I'm saying is that measures are put in place to make the race safer, than these clearly aren't working...

muppetman11

14-04-2012 22:29

Re: Horse Racing

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 35413879)

The first time this has ever happened Arthur but I fully agree with you :tu:

denphone

14-04-2012 22:33

Re: Horse Racing

Quote:

Originally Posted by danielf (Post 35413906)

I accept that there will always be risks. All I'm saying is that measures are put in place to make the race safer, than these clearly aren't working...

And what measures would you suggest to make the race safer danielf?.

---------- Post added at 21:33 ---------- Previous post was at 21:31 ----------

Quote:

Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35413908)

The first time this has ever happened Arthur but I fully agree with you :tu:

While respecting your opinion massively this is one time that l have to disagree with you totally MM.

danielf

14-04-2012 22:43

Re: Horse Racing

Quote:

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35413910)

And what measures would you suggest to make the race safer danielf?..

I don't know. But I'm not the one claiming it's been made safer in recent years.

denphone

15-04-2012 06:46

Re: Horse Racing

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

Aintree, Saturday

John Smith's Grand National (Grade 3) 4m4f, 7yo+

Quote:

NEPTUNE COLLONGES gave champion trainer Paul Nicholls his first Grand National at the 53rd attempt as jockey Daryl Jacob edged out Richie McLernon on Sunnyhillboy in a thrilling photo finish to the world's most famous race.

John Hales's gallant grey, sent off at 33-1, nailed Sunnyhillboy (16-1) on the line by a nose, the shortest winning margin in the history of the Aintree marathon.

Neptune Collonges, who became the first grey winner of the National since 1961, was immediately retired so goes out in a blaze of glory.

Sadly, Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Synchronised was one of two deaths reported after the race, alongside According To Pete.

Very sadly a wonderful finish to to the race was marred by the deaths of two horses as "The Grand National undoubtedly represents a challenge to both horse and rider and because of this it has inherent risks and many safety measues have been taken in the last 15 years but there will always be that risk l am afraid not just here but in jump racing up and down the country.

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...s/1015767/top/

Quote:

CONNECTIONS of Frankel were forced to deny rumours circling on Saturday afternoon that the superstar colt had been retired.

Frankel injured an off-fore in a routine gallop on Wednesday morning and suggestions the world's highest rated horse had run his last race spread like wildfire as the eyes of the racing world were fixed on the John Smith's Grand National.

However, Teddy Grimthorpe, racing manager to Frankel's owner Khalid Abdullah, assured fans that was not the case

Lets hope these rumours are not true as this would be a great shame for the sport.

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...t/1015646/top/

Aintree, Saturday

John SmithÂ´s Aintree Hurdle (Grade 1) 2m4f, 4yo+

Quote:

TRAINER Nicky Henderson and jockey Barry Geraghty racked up a treble on Grand National day as Oscar Whisky narrowly denied Thousand Stars in the Aintree Hurdle.

of the first two was a carbon copy of last year's contest.

Rock On Ruby came home in third, while Ruby Walsh was lucky to walk away after he was involved in heavy fall on 2-1 favourite Zarkandar. He was later stood down for the day on medical advice.

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...e/1015610/top/

Aintree, Saturday

John Smith's Maghull Novices' Chase (Grade 1) 2m, 5yo+

Quote:

SPRINTER SACRE continued his hugely impressive winning run as he trounced his rivals like a 1-7 shot should.

Toubab was the only one who provided any sort of threat to the Racing Post Arkle Chase hero turning in, but once he made a mistake at the second-last the writing was on the wall with Barry Geraghty's mount coasting away for an easy 13-length win.

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...e/1015571/top/

Aintree, Saturday

John Smith's Mersey Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) 2m4f, 4yo+

Quote:

IMPRESSIVE Cheltenham Festival winner Simonsig added a Grand National meeting triumph to his record when he landed the Mersey Novices' Hurdle at Aintree.

Successful in the Grade 1 Neptune Investment Management Novices' Hurdle last month, the Nicky Henderson-trained Simonsig was set off the 4-9 favourite to follow up and those who tookthe short odds had little to worry about.

Kymmy

15-04-2012 08:15

Re: Horse Racing

I can just imagine the olympics putting down two athletes due to the race being dangerous.. About time we put an end to this barbaric so called sport.. Any sport that puts an animal in danger shouldn't be allowed.

martyh

15-04-2012 08:25

Re: Horse Racing

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kymmy (Post 35413985)

Quite agree .It is beyond me how owners ,who purportedly value these horses so much and spend thousands on them ,are prepared to risk the horses lives

denphone

15-04-2012 08:41

Re: Horse Racing

There are a whole host of dangers in sport and dangerous sports. From the well known risks in sports like Rugby, Formula 1 Racing, Boxing, Football, Skiing and more dangerous pursuits like rock climbing and hang gliding and Horse Racing is in that lists of dangerous sports and so should those sports be banned as well because of the dangers involved.

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Quote:

Originally Posted by martyh (Post 35413986)

Quite agree .It is beyond me how owners ,who purportedly value these horses so much and spend thousands on them ,are prepared to risk the horses lives

Thoroughbred horses are born to race and they absolutely love racing and when l have visited some stables in the past these horses cannot wait to get to the races and run in their next race.

martyh

15-04-2012 08:46

Re: Horse Racing

Quote:

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35413989)

Comparisons like those don't wash Den ,sports men and women assess the risk and make a conscious decision to take it or not ,a horse has no such choice ,i am certain that the horses would much sooner be running around a field chewing grass than being forced to gallop a 2 mile course with a rider on it's back and virtually insurmountable obstacles in the way ....if it had a choice

---------- Post added at 07:46 ---------- Previous post was at 07:44 ----------

Quote:

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35413989)

Thoroughbred horses are born to race and they absolutely love racing and when l have visited some stables in the past these horses cannot wait to get to the races and run in their next race.

They told you that did they

denphone

15-04-2012 08:51

Re: Horse Racing

Quote:

Originally Posted by martyh (Post 35413993)

l have followed Horse racing for 30 years Martyh so l do know what l am talking about.

martyh

15-04-2012 08:58

Re: Horse Racing

Quote:

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35413998)

l have followed Horse racing for 30 years Martyh so l do know what l am talking about.

Den ,you are trying to attribute Human emotions to a dumb animal .You have no idea whatsoever how the horse is thinking or if it wants to run a race .The only reason a horse will run a race is because it has been trained to ,as you said ,they are bred to run ,they don't know any different ,they don't wake up in the ,morning and think "i would love to have run around a 2 mile course with really big high fences risking breaking legs or a heart attack" What they do is wake up and stare dumbly into space until they are told what to do

denphone

15-04-2012 09:13

Re: Horse Racing

Quote:

Originally Posted by martyh (Post 35414002)

l think you will find that horses are not as dumb as you think they are Martyh and perhaps a visit to a stable or the races might change your view of why horses love to run and take part in races and you will also find that horse racing is one of the best attended sports in this country where many many people go to watch these races and enjoy watching these horses run.

richard1960

15-04-2012 09:29

Re: Horse Racing

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kymmy (Post 35413985)

I would not necessarily ban it but major changes need to be made to the National Course still in my view there was an interesting debate about this on LBC James Max show this morning a caller rang in to say one horse would not go in the starting stalls so obviously did not want to run,to which James Max said how do you know what a dumb animal is thinking.

But when you hear people who are high up in the racing industry talk they say the horses enjoy it surely the same rule applies to them how can they also know what a dumb animal is thinking but this question is never asked of them.!

A quick look at the site Horse Race Death watch confirms most horses die or are put down over the jumps not on the flat so perhaps this needs to be looked at currently Horse Race Death Watch lists 816 horses destroyed/Killed since 2007 all listed almost exclusively over the jumps hardly any on the flat, now that is a carnage in all but name in any other walk of life.

As i said i am not for banning just for this area to be seriouly looked at and if necessary changes made.

martyh

15-04-2012 09:33

Re: Horse Racing

Quote:

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35414008)

Rubbish ,that is an assumption humans have taken.Horses do what they do because of instinct ,humans have taken that instinct and adapted it to suit themselves .Most domesticated animals will show affection (or what we call affection) to the person who lets them out of a box and feeds them ,my cat does that ,he runs as well ,but i don't think he would take kindly to being forced run a 2 mile steeple chase

Julian

15-04-2012 10:27

Re: Horse Racing

I'm sure if 5% of the competitors in any other sport were killed during participation it would be stopped.

2010 London Marathon - 1800 deaths.

Pierre

15-04-2012 19:40

Re: Horse Racing

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 35413879)

Nah, the fences should be higher..... with spikes.

And horses that refuse to jump should also be shot.

Kymmy

15-04-2012 20:50

Re: Horse Racing

Quote:

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35413989)

Thoroughbred horses are born to race and they absolutely love racing and when l have visited some stables in the past these horses cannot wait to get to the races and run in their next race.

Born to race still does not equate to "knowing the risks involved in racing", as already been suggested humans understand the risks..

If you want to see horses running for the sake of them running then go to America or central Asia where you can still see horses running wild.. If you want to see horses running for the sake of your enjoyment and/or betting then go play with one of these please as we won't end up with horses being killed for someone else's pleasure..

https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/...2012/04/43.jpg

danielf

15-04-2012 21:02

Re: Horse Racing

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pierre (Post 35414211)

Nah, the fences should be higher..... with spikes.

And horses that refuse to jump should also be shot.

I think jockeys should be allowed to use the whip more. On each other...

Pierre

15-04-2012 22:22

Re: Horse Racing

Quote:

Originally Posted by danielf (Post 35414261)

I think jockeys should be allowed to use the whip more. On each other...

And wear more rubber

Maggy

15-04-2012 22:38

Re: Horse Racing

With all due respect this thread was originally set up for those who follow the sport of Horse Racing not a discussion on the safety elements of the sport.

Can I suggest that those who wish to continue with this discussion actually start a thread about it.:)

Thank you in advance for your co-operation.

denphone

16-04-2012 06:39

Re: Horse Racing

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...x/1016198/top/

Leopardstown, Sunday

P.W. McGrath Memorial Ballysax Stakes (Group 3) 1m2f, 3yo

Quote:

LIGHT HEAVY provided trainer Jim Bolger with a third successive win inthe Ballysax Stakes as favourite and Investec Derby hope David Livingston failed to fire back in fourth.

Bolger sent out Banimpire to take the race 12 months ago after Puncher Clynch took the prize the year before

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...t/1016177/top/

Leopardstown, Sunday

Leopardstown 1,000 Guineas Trial Stakes (Group 3) (Fillies) 7f, 3yo

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HOMECOMING QUEEN caused an upset in the Classic trial, making every yard of the running before finding extra close home to deny hot favourite Fire Lily.

The winner, entered in both the English and Irish 1,000 Guineas, returned at 8-1 with Fire Lily filling the runner-up spot as the 7-4 favourite. Up, sent off at 9-2, was back in third.

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...l/1016127/top/

Leopardstown, Sunday

2,000 Guineas Trial (Group 3) 1m, colts and geldings

Quote:

THE betting suggested this was a two-horse race, and so it proved with the odds-on Furner's Green comfortably seeing off second favourite Akeed Wafi in the four-runner 2,000 Guineas Trial at Leopardstown.

Vault, the Aidan O'Brien-trained stablemate of the winner, led the field at a good clip from Akeed Wafi followed by Furner's Green.

Well l think the simple fact is Ballydoyle have one big derby hope and that is Camelot as most of his other Derby hopes in my mind don't seem good enough.

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...e/1016077/top/

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NOEL FEHILY is facing a prolonged spell on the sidelines after it was revealed he fractured his right leg in three places following the fall from State Of Play in Saturday's John Smith's Grand National.

Fehily underwent surgery on the injured leg on Sunday, although any indication as to how long he will be out of action has yet to be determined.

"He fractured his right leg in three places and has been operated on this morning," Fehily's agent Chris Broad said on Sunday. "I spoke to him yesterday and this morning before he had the operation and, all things considering, he was in good spirits. I wouldn't dream of asking how long he might be out for until we see how the operation has gone."

Lets wish him a speedy recovery as no one likes to get these type of injuries.

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...016147/latest/

France, Sunday

Longchamp: Prix de Fontainebleau (Group 3) 1m, 3yo colts

Quote:

DRAGON PULSE (Mikel Delzangles/Gregory Benoist) collared Dabirsim in the final strides on his first start for his new trainer.

It had looked as though Dabirsim would secure a stylish win as he cantered into the lead and jockey Christophe Soumillon took several looks over his right and left shoulders.

But Dabirsim, who was unbeaten as a juvenile, was unable to hold off the late thrust of the winner and may have paid for pulling hard throughout the race.

"I'm not disappointed," said Soumillon, who was riding the dual Group 1 winner for the first time. "The horse was a bit keen in the early stages, and when I took the lead I thought he'd win very easily. When I asked the horse for an effort he was a little short, and put his head in the air. But I'm confident for the Poulains."

Well l think the question to be asked here is does the horse stay a true mile?

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...016125/latest/

France, Sunday

Longchamp: Prix de la Grotte (Group 3) 1m, 3yo fillies

Quote:

BEAUTY PARLOUR (Elie Lellouche/Christophe Soumillon) maintained her unbeated record in emphatic style with an eased down four-length success on Sunday.

A daughter of star Japanese stallion Deep Impact, Beauty Parlour picked up instantly when asked by Soumillion to catch leader Woven Lace before extending clear.

Very impressive.:tu:

denphone

17-04-2012 06:49

Re: Horse Racing

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

Quote:

PIMPERNEL, Russelliana and Starscope have been installed as the 4-1 co-favourites for the Lanwades Stud Nell Gwyn Stakes at Newmarket on Wednesday by Paddy Power.

The trio are all among the outsiders for the Qipco 1,000 Guineas but an impressive success would cause their odds to tumble for the fillies' Classic.

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...n/1016508/top/

Quote:

THE Roger Charlton-trained Top Offer, a best-priced 13-2 third favourite for the Qipco 2,000 Guineas with BetVictor, heads 16 entries for Saturday's Group 3 Classic trial at Newbury, the Aon Greenham Stakes.

A course winner last season, the son of Dansili pleased in a workout over 6f last weekend and Charlton said the plan was to run at Newbury unless ground conditions became testing.

"Top Offer will improve for this run but I'm certainly not saying he'll need it," said Charlton, who trains Top Offer for Frankel's owner Khalid Abdullah.

denphone

18-04-2012 06:27

Re: Horse Racing

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...n/1016768/top/

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MOST IMPROVED, the subject of a major ante-post gamble for the Qipco 2,000 Guineas, will get the chance to prove his credentials in the Group 3 Novae Bloodstock Insurance Craven Stakes at Newmarket on Thursday.

The Brian Meehan-trained colt was as big as 33-1 for the Classic, but is now a general 4-1 second favouriteon the back of glowing reports at home. He will have the assistance of Kieren Fallon, who has already been confirmed for the ride in the

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...016924/latest/

France, Tuesday

Saint-Cloud: Prix Penelope (Group 3) 1m2Â½f, 3yo fillies

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WALDLERCHE (Andre Fabre/Maxime Guyon) showed class and a little courage to maintain her 100 per cent record on soft ground which continued to absorb more rain as the day progressed.

A half-sister by Monsun to Ladbrokes St Leger winner Masked Marvel, she was adding to her sole success at two.

denphone

19-04-2012 06:08

Re: Horse Racing

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

Quote:

FRANKEL will resume cantering this weekend and could still make the JLT Lockinge Stakes at Newbury next month, trainer Sir Henry Cecil said on Wednesday.

Teddy Grimthorpe, racing manager to owner Khalid Abdullah, had earlier confirmed the superstar colt had passed a leg scan on Wednesday following last week's injury scare.

And Cecil, speaking from Newmarket, issued a positive bulletin about the unbeaten four-year-old's fitness.

Cecil said: "He was scanned this morning - very thoroughly - and everything with his sheath and his tendon is fine.

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...l/1017452/top/

Newmarket, Wednesday

Blue Square Feilden Stakes (Listed) 1m1f, 3yo

Quote:

STIPULATE proved the class act here as he burst clear inside the final furlong for a decisive win. The Sir Henry Cecil-trained colt scored at 8-1, ahead of long-time front-runner Mister Music.

The four-and-a-half-length victory was a further boost for the Cecil stable following the news that Frankel has been given the green light to resume training.

Hopes will be high that Stipulate, like Frankel owned by Prince Khalid Abdullah, can go on to better things after showing a good mix of speed and stamina.

Heis entered in the Betfred Dante Stakes at York next month, although Cecil indicated there were other options for a colt who looks more suited to 1m2f than 1m4f.

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...s/1017427/top/

Newmarket, Thursday

Lanwades Stud Nell Gwyn Stakes (Group 3) 7f, 3yo, fillies

Quote:

ESENTEPE lowered the colours of some better-fancied rivals when she made most of the running to score for trainer Richard Hannon and jockey Pat Dobbs.

The 28-1 winner disputed the lead with Excelette for most of the contest but she moved clear inside the final two furlongs before she held off the strong challenge of Nayarra close to the finish.

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...d/1017198/top/

Quote:

DISCOURSE took an important step in her preparation for the Qipco 1,000 Guineas when she covered nine furlongs of the Rowley Mile at a steady pace on Wednesday morning.

The unbeaten filly, second favourite behind Maybe for the fillies’ classic, drew away from two galloping companions when she was taken to the front by jockey Antioco Murgia approaching the final furlong. Murgia gave the Street Cry filly a couple of slaps to keep her up to her work

denphone

20-04-2012 06:47

Re: Horse Racing

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

Quote:

ACTION on and off the track on Thursday saw a reorganisation at the head of the market for the Qipco 2,000 Guineas with Trumpet Major leaping to prominence and ante-post gamble Most Improved sliding out.

The chances of Most Improved lining up at Newmarket on May 5 dimmed a little on Thursday morning when he was found to be "one tenth" lame on his off-fore by trainer Brian Meehan, who pulled the Iraj Parvizi-owned colt out of the Novae Bloodstock Insurance Craven Stakes in the afternoon.

Ladbrokes pushed the Dewhurst third out to 8-1 (from 4), while Paddy Power eased the Lawman colt to 11-2 (from 4) for Guineas.

In the absence of Most Improved, Trumpet Major was the impressive winner of the Craven and is as short as 6-1 (from 25) with Coral and a general 10-1 chance for the race having been 33-1 in the morning. Ladbrokes are biggest at 12-1.

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...d/1018067/top/

Newmarket, Thursday

Novae Bloodstock Insurance Craven Stakes (Group 3) 1m, 3yo colts & geldings

Quote:

TRUMPET MAJOR scooted home to win the Craven Stakes for Richard Hannon and Ryan Moore by five lengths from stablemate Crius.

Moore's mount, who returned at 9-2, needed to be rousted along after halfway but picked up in stunning fashion to storm clear and put himself firmly in the Qipco 2,000 Guineas frame.

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...h/1018095/top/

Newmarket, Thursday

Weatherbys Earl of Sefton Stakes (Group 3) 1m1f, 4yo+

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QUESTIONING edged out favourite Twice Over in a head-bobbing finish at Newmarket on Thursday.

A stewards' inquiry was called into possible interference between the first and second home but the placings remained unaltered.

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...s/1018041/top/

Newmarket, Thursday

Connaught Access Flooring Abernant Stakes (Listed) 6f, 3yo+

Quote:

MAYSON showed a searing turn of foot to dispose of some useful rivals in the hands of Paul Hanagan for trainer Richard Fahey.

David Armstrong's four-year-old, sent off at 4-1, was always prominent and he stretched clear as he met the rising ground on the Rowley Mile to leave Jimmy Styles (15-2) and Internationaldebut (25-1) trailing in his wake.

Mayson will now go for the Duke of York Stakes, for which he was cut to 10-1 (from 20) with Ladbrokes.

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...n/1018016/top/

Newmarket, Thursday

Â£250,000 Tattersalls Millions 3-Y-O Trophy 1m2f, 3yo

Quote:

RICHARD HANNON and Pat Dobbs combined again at the Craven meeting with the hard-fought victory of Rougemont in the valuable sales race.

Having landed the Nell Gwyn Stakes on Wednesday withEsentepe, the pair again tasted success in the Â£250,000 sales race.

It was also a landmark success for owner Julie Wood as Rougemont was her 100thwinner.

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...s/1017892/top/

Quote:

THE racing bug has bitten Manchester United and England striker Wayne Rooney, who along with wife Coleen has purchased two more juveniles to have in training with Tom Dascombe.

Rooney, team-mate of prominent owner-breeder Michael Owen, made his first raid into ownership this year when buying a colt by Bahamian Bounty, which he subsequently named Switcharooney and placed into training with Dascombe, who trains from Owen's stable in Cheshire.

denphone

21-04-2012 06:11

Re: Horse Racing

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

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TOP OFFER'S planned Qipco 2,000 Guineas warm up in Saturday's Group 3 Aon Greenham Stakes has been shelved after trainer Roger Charlton decided conditions would be too soft to risk the exciting colt so close to Newmarket.

The 2,000 Guineas second favourite will still be sent to Newbury where his exercise will be limited to walking the pre-parade ring, but his preparation for the May 5 Classic will be completed on Charlton's Beckhampton gallops.

Tales Of Grimm, who won the other division of the Newbury maiden to Top Offer last August, was also pulled out of the Greenham on Friday, leaving just five runners in the 2,000 Guineas trial

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...y/1018465/top/

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EXCELEBRATION, twice second to the mighty Frankel last year, has been declared for his hotly anticipated first run for trainer Aidan O'Brien in Sunday's Group 3 Big Bad Bob Gladness Stakes at the Curragh.

The JLT Lockinge Stakes entry was last seen finishing runner-up to Frankel in the Qipco-backed Queen Elizabeth II Stakes when he was beaten by four lengths.

On Sunday, the Qatar Prix Du Moulin De Longchamp winner begins his season against five rivals, including the Dandy Nicholls-trained Beacon Lodge, over 7f with Joseph O'Brien in the saddle

denphone

21-04-2012 15:47

Re: Horse Racing

Harris Tweed powers to John Porter success.

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

Newbury, Saturday

Dubai Duty Free Finest Surprise Stakes (Registered As The John Porter Stakes) (Group 3) 1m4f, 4yo+

Quote:

THE front-running Harris Tweed powered clear inside the final furlong to record victory in the hands of Liam Jones.

The William Haggas-trained five-year-old was made to battle by Allied Powers but he kept on relentlessly to score by five lengths.

Arctic Cosmos, winner of the Ladbrokes St Leger two years ago, was pulled up by William Buick.

Mission accomplished as Frankel's brother wins.

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...n/1019218/top/

Quote:

FRANKEL'S little brother Noble Mission broke his maiden at the second attempt at Newbury on Saturday when he was pushed out to win the first division of the 1m three-year-old maiden.

Representing the same connections of trainer Sir Henry Cecil, jockey Tom Queally and owner Khalid Adbullah as superstar Frankel, Noble Mission was restricted to one run as a juvenile due to sore shins and immaturity in which he finished second.

Moonstone Magic dazzles in Guineas trial.

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

Newbury, Saturday

Dubai Duty Free Stakes (registered as the Fred Darling) (Group 3) 7f, 3yo fillies

Quote:

MOONSTONE MAGIC relished the conditions the give trainer Ralph Beckett a third success in this Qipco 1,000 Guineas trial.

The 7-2 shot saw off Radio Gaga with the pair pulling a long way clear from Beckett's other runner Electrelane, who took third spot.

The winner is not entered in the 1,000 Guineas but the runner-up is. Both came from the two lowest stalls.

denphone

22-04-2012 06:56

Re: Horse Racing

Majestic Merigo reclaims Scottish National crown.

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

Ayr, Saturday

Coral Scottish Grand National Handicap Chase (Grade 3) 4m110y, 5yo+

Quote:

MERIGO, winner of Scottish Grand National in 2010 and runner-up last year, proved his liking for the Ayr marathon once more when battling to a hard-fought victory.

The well backed 15-2 shot, trained by Andrew Parker, vied with Auroras Encore (25-1) from three out in a thrilling duel before snatching back his crown by a head in the shadow of the post.

King Fontaine, a 40-1 shot, was third, while Ballyfitz, sent off at 33-1, came home fourth.

Caspar Netscher nets Greenham for McCabe.

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...e/1019319/top/

Newbury, Saturday

Aon Greenham Stakes (Group 3) 7f, 3yo colts & geldings

Quote:

CASPAR NETSCHER was driven out by jockey Shane Kelly to defeat Boomerang Bob and odds-on favourite Bronterre at Newbury.

The race had been robbed of some of its intrigue on Friday when leading Qipco 2,000 Guineas hope Top Offer and Tales Of Grimm were withdrawn due to the going leaving five to go to post.

denphone

23-04-2012 07:08

Re: Horse Racing

Camelot into even money for Guineas success.

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

Quote:

CAMELOT has been cut to even money with Ladbrokes for the Qipco 2,000 Guineas after Aidan O'Brien confirmed the colt was ‘working towards' the Newmarket Classic on May 5.

A best-priced 7-4 with bet365, Paddy Power and Coral, Camelot shortened on the backof stablemate Nephrite fluffing his lines at the Curragh on Sunday. The Loughbrown Stakes third has been pushed out to 16-1 (from 9) by Coral.

Spokesman David Stevens said: "We had seen some support for Nephrite for the 2,000 Guineas ahead of his reappearance, but although that gamble looks to have gone astray, the market strongly suggests Camelot will be heading to Newmarket, in which case he will start a red-hot favourite for the opening Classic of the season."

Excelebration strolls to Gladness Stakes victory

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...y/1019892/top/

Curragh, Sunday

Big Bad Bob Gladness Stakes (Group 3) (4yo+) 7f

Quote:

EXCELEBRATION enjoyed little more than a morning gallop as he strolled away with the Group 3 Big Bad Bob Gladness Stakes at The Curragh on Sunday.

With the Lockinge Stakes booked in at Newbury next month, the win sets up another possible duel with Frankel, who beat him three times last year.

The four-year-old, making his first start from Ballydoyle after being bought by Derrick Smith out of Marco Botti's stable, only had to have the reins shaken at him by Joseph O'Brien to go clear in the final furlong.

Requisition denies Nephrite in Loughbrown.

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...n/1019870/top/

Curragh, Sunday

Anne Brewster Memorial Loughbrown Stakes (Listed Race) 7f, 3yo

Quote:

REQUISITION upset stablemate and odds-on favourite Nephrite when making all to land the Loughbrown - Sunday's win for Aidan O'Brien was the trainer's sixth success in the race over last ten years.

Nephrite was settled in rear by Joseph O'Brien and travelled strongly into the Listedcontest. As the field entered the final furlong O'Brien asked his mount to quicken, but the response was minimal and he made no headway.

That left Requisition and Coolnagree, who both raced prominently, to fight out the finish, with Seamie Heffernan's mount never headed.

Chrysanthemum romps to Alleged victory.

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...n/1019834/top/

Curragh, Sunday

Run Kildare 13th May Alleged Stakes (Listed Race) 1m2f, 4yo+

Quote:

CHRYSANTHEMUM made it two wins from two starts in 2012, winning in fine style despite having to concede weight to her six rivals.

A Group 3 winner first time up, David Wachman's four-year-old made all under a clever ride from Wayne Lordan, who had them all at it a long way out. He allowed his nearest pursuers to close on him before kicking clear again inside the final two furlongs.

Light heads for Guineas after racecourse gallop.

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...p/1019768/top/

Quote:

LYRIC OF LIGHT will join stablemate Discourse in the Qipco 1,000 Guineas at Newmarket on May 6 after working over the Classic course and distance on Sunday morning.

Trained by Mahmood Al Zarooni, who sent out Blue Bunting to take last year's 1,000 Guineas, Lyric Of Light is unbeaten in three starts and is the general 8-1 third favourite for Newmarket.

The daughter of Street Cry was last seen winning the Group 1 ShadwellFillies' Mile at Newmarket and Al Zarooni was impressed as he watched her stretch five lengths clear of two stable companions.

"Lyric Of Light did a good piece of work which will have helped her get ready for the Guineas," Al Zarooni said on Godolphin's website.

denphone

24-04-2012 06:42

Re: Horse Racing

Sizing, Sir and showers at soggy Punchestown.

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...e/1020523/top/

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IT will be wet but it will be wonderful.

Conditions at Punchestown are set to be unusually testing for late April, but whilst racegoers might find themselves getting a tad damp or even a little muddy, the weather-inflicted woes will be worth it as Ireland's premier jumping festival kicks off with a cast headed by two winners of the Sportingbet Queen Mother Champion Chase and the favourite for next year's Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup.

Not bad for starters. In terms of a head to head, few will be more anticipated over the coming five days than that between Sizing Europe and Big Zeb in the Boylesports.com Champion Chase

Hard Dream sets sail at damp Longchamp.

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...020301/latest/

France, Monday

Longchamp: Prix Noailles (Group 2) 1m2Â½f, 3yo colts & fillies

Quote:

HARD DREAM (Francois Rohaut/Stephane Pasquier) made light of atrocious conditions to earn a place in the Prix du Jockey Club in six weeks' time.

Along with Tifongo, the son of Oasis Dream helped dictate an extremely sedate pace in ground bordering on heavy, and when the two leaders settled down to fight out the finish none of their four rivals was able to land a serious blow.

Owner Tony Ford is now in the happy position of having a French Derby prospect to go alongside his Poule d'Essai des Pouliches hopeful Lily America.

denphone

25-04-2012 06:46

Re: Horse Racing

Sir survives last-fence blunder at Punchestown.

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

Punchestown, Tuesday

Growise Champion Novice Chase (Grade 1) 3m1f, 5yo+

Quote:

SIR DES CHAMPS overcame a shocking blunder at the last to record his seventh straight success in the hands of Davy Russell for owner Gigginstown House Stud and trainer Willie Mullins.

The six-year-old, having his first start in Grade 1 company and over the 3m1f trip, looked set to score by a wide margin before he clattered through the final fence and sent Russell up around his neck.

The pair somehow managed to retain the partnership and went on to score by 36 lengths from Shop Dj after Mossey Joe took a heavy fall at the same fence, which resulted in Frisco Depot being brought down.

Mullins said: "It was quite fortuitous, I think. Davy [Russell] did well to stay on but he was doing it nicely before that. I think he was lucky to stand up.

Sizing Europe grinds out Champion Chase success.

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...n/1021001/top/

Punchestown, Tuesday

Boylesports.com Champion Chase (Grade 1) 2m, 5yo+

Quote:

SIZING EUROPE produced a courageous display of jumping and galloping to land his first victory in the Punchestown festival Champion Chase.

Snap Tie defies 921-day absence at Punchestown.

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...e/1020968/top/

Punchestown, Tuesday

Boylesports.com "Official Betting Partner To The Irish Soccer Team" Handicap Hurdle (Grade C) 2m, 4yo+

Quote:

SNAP TIE, having his first start for 921 days, returned to action with a bang as he stormed to victory in what was a remarkable training performance by Philip Hobbs.

The ten-year-old was having his first run since landing a novice chase at Cheltenham in October 2009. He was forced to miss the past two Cheltenham Festivals with leg problems, but he showed his true colours when he battled on well to score at 16-1.

McCoy magic as game Alderwood gets up late.

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...e/1020940/top/

Punchestown, Tuesday

Evening Herald Champion Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) 2m, 5yo+

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ALDERWOOD recorded his third straight success in just over a month when he rallied bravely to edge out short-priced favourite Trifolium under an inspired Tony McCoy.

His chances of landing a first Grade 1 victory appeared slim as Trifolium set sail for home approaching the last but Alderwood dug deep under a power-packed McCoy to score by a half a length at odds of 5-2.

Most Improved ruled out of 2,000 Guineas.

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...s/1020712/top/

Quote:

MOST IMPROVED has been ruled out of the Qipco 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket next month due to an injury he picked up before last week's Novae Bloodstock Insurance Craven Stakes.

Trained by Brian Meehan for owner Iraj Parzivi, Most Improved was backed into 4-1 second favouritism for the 2,000 Guineas on the back of bullish words from his trainer and sparkling workout reports.

However, Most Improved missed his scheduled engagement in the Craven after being found lame on the morning of the race last Thursday.

denphone

26-04-2012 07:07

Re: Horse Racing

Marasonnien leads home Mullins 1-2-3 in Grade 1.

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...21636/related/

Punchestown, Wednesday

Irish Daily Mirror War Of Attrition Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) 3m, 4yo+

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MARASONNIEN led home a memorable 1-2-3 for trainer Willie Mullins and owners Rich and Susannah Ricci when seeing off stablemates Vesper Bell and Sous Les Cieux to score for jockey Paul Townend.

The 12-1 winner travelled well into the straight and quickened up smartly to take lead before the last. Vesper Bell, who disputed the running for most of the race, took second ahead of 7-2 favourite Sous Les Cieux.

Mullins said: "I wouldn't have thought I've done that before and the owner has done it as well."

Champagne Fever digs deep for bumper win.

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...21658/related/

Punchestown, Wednesday

betchronicle.com Champion INH Flat Race (Grade 1) 2m,

Quote:

CHAMPAGNE FEVER dug deep to see off the persistent challenge of Melodic Rendezvous and make all under Patrick Mullins.

The 11-4 favourite, who landed the Weatherbys Champion Bumper at Cheltenhamlast month, was completing a treble for Willie Mullins on day two of the Punchestown festival.

Prospects look bleak for rain-hit Punchestown.

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse...n/1021649/top/

Quote:

THURSDAY'S star-studded Punchestown card was looking almost certain to be abandoned after incessant rain left officials resigned to moving the third day of Ireland's premier jumps festival to a new slot on Sunday.

Fears that fierce winds of more than 90kph and prolonged downpours could result in Wednesday's card being lost proved unfounded but the fixture's two contests over fences - including the showpiece Thetote.com Punchestown Gold Cup - were both cancelled and transferred to Saturday after parts of the chase course were found to be waterlogged at noon.

denphone

27-04-2012 06:31

Re: Horse Racing

Quevega makes it three in a row at Punchestown.

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Punchestown, Thursday

Ladbrokes.com World Series Hurdle (Grade 1) 4yo+, 3m

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LAST month Quevega was the heroine of Cheltenham as she secured a fourth David Nicholson and she seamlessly transferred that awesome ability to Punchestown on Thursday to make it three World Series Hurdles on the trot.

Willie Mullins' magnificent eight-year-old defeated main rival Voler La Vedette in a display of imperious superiority after the final flight.

"She's a real good mare and she's showed it today," said Mullins. "I suppose some people thought she probably hadn't met much before, but Voler La Vedette had the credentials today after her good run at Cheltenham."

One of the greatest mares ever to grace the racecourse in my opinion.

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Uncle Junior prevails in La Touche thriller.

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Punchestown, Thursday

Avon Ri Corporate & Leisure Resort Chase for the La Touche Cup 4m1f, Bank, 5yo+

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UNCLE JUNIOR, who disappointed slightly on fast ground when only eighth in the Cheltenham cross country, enjoyed the splash and dash of Punchestown to land the Le Touche Cup in a pulsating finish.

Patrick Mullins, challenging for top rider honours at the festival, produced the top weight and 6-1 co-favourite in the dying strides to deny 25-1 chance Lydon House.

Saddlers Storm, another of the 6-1 co-favourites, moved up stealthily under Paul Carberry and stayed on to deny Tally Em Up in third

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28-04-2012 06:35

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Hurricane Fly bounces back to winning ways.

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Punchestown, Friday

Rabobank Champion Hurdle (Grade 1) 2m 4yo+

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HURRICANE FLY completed a hat-trick in this contest, regaining the winning thread having finished third in the defence of his crown at Cheltenham.

The Ruby Walsh-ridden odds-on favourite took up the running approaching the last and quickened clear of Zaidpour (Paul Townend), with Willie Mullins's third runner Thosuand Stars (Katie Walsh) next.

Group glory for O'Meara and Penitent in Mile.

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Sandown, Friday

bet365 Mile (Group 2) 1m14y, 4yo+

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PENITENT made it two from two for new trainer David O'Meara and landed a first Group victory under a confident ride by Danny Tudhope, travelling best before grinding out the win from Earl of Sefton winner Questioning.

The first two home contested the finish of a Listed race at Doncaster on the opening day of the season, with Penitent coming out on top and Questioning promoted to second.

Despite Questioning's subsequent Group 3 win, Penitent confirmed the form and was value for more than the one-and-three-quarter-length margin of victory.

Masterful Russell guides Dedigout to victory.

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Punchestown, Friday

Cathal Ryan Memorial Champion Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) 2m4f, 4yo+

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DAVY RUSSELL was at his very best as he snuck Dedigout into contention, jumping into the lead between runners at the last before pulling clear on the run in.

Settled towards the rear, Russell made stealthy headway off the home bend and with four in the air together at the last, things looked wide open.

Russell said: "I might have struggled if any of those in front of me hadn't kept straight but luckily all of them did and I was able to go through the gap.

Lucky William sees off big guns in Ryanair.

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Punchestown, Friday

Ryanair Novice Chase (Grade 1) 2m 5yo+

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LUCKY WILLIAM upset the big guns to land a first Grade 1 success. Forpadydeplasterer's trainer Tom Cooper looks to have another nice chaser on his hands as his eight-year-old saw off Blackstairmountain by a length and a half in the hands of Barry Geraghty.

First Lieutenant ran on for third from the fading Menorah.

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28-04-2012 14:53

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Awesome Caviar sets record with 20th victory.

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Australia, Saturday
Morphettville: Sportingbet Classic (Group 1) 6f, 2yo+ fillies and mares

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SPRINT sensation Black Caviar (Peter Moody/Luke Nolen) set an Australasian city record of 20 consecutive wins with another imperious display in the Sportingbet Classic.

The unbeaten daughter of Bel Esprit travelled powerfully from her draw in stall three, before sauntering clear of her nine rivals to maintain her unbeaten record.

Electric from the gate, Nolen had to ease BlackCaviar back to get a lead from Just Sybil and Spurcific in the early stages, racing just off the rail in third position.

Rounding the home turn, Black Caviar had already pulled herself past the pace setters and into a clear lead. Powering further clear, Nolen only had to change his hands in the final furlong as Black Caviar extended her winning sequence.

Well no superlatives can describe this incredible racemare as she sets even more records.

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28-04-2012 17:11

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Sanctuaire dominates in Celebration Chase win.

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Sandown, Saturday

bet365.com Celebration Chase (Grade 2) 2m, 5yo+

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SANCTUAIRE made it three wins from three starts over fences by destroying his rivals at Sandown on Saturday.

Trained by Paul Nicholls, Sanctuaire had dominated in two little races since switched to fences and being allowed to use his natural exuberance to lead the field. He was sent straight to the front by Daryl Jacob and a massive leap at the second fencewas the first of many tremendous jumps by the winner.

Tidal Bay scores brilliant win in bet365 Gold Cup.

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Sandown, Saturday

bet365 Gold Cup Chase (Grade 3) 3m51/2f, 5yo+

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THE enigmatic Tidal Bay, given a brilliant ride by Daryl Jacob, defied top weight to score a decisive success in the final big chase of the season.

The Paul Nicholls-trained 11-year-old, who has flattered to deceive on so many occasions, came good this time to land his first win in almost two and a half years.

Sent off at 9-1, he took the lead at the last from Roalco De Farges (7-1) and surged clear to win by 15 lengths. Any Currency (16-1) was another seven lengths back in third and Vic Venturi (25-1) fourth.

It seems there is life in the old dodgepot yet.

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29-04-2012 06:39

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Imperial Monarch reigns supreme in Classic Trial .

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Sandown, Saturday

bet365 Classic Trial (Group 3) 1m2f, 3yo

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IMPERIAL MONARCH, under a virtuoso ride from Joseph O'Brien, ploughed a lone furrow to come from a detached last to win the bet365 Classic Trial at Sandown.

Ladbrokes cut the 11-8 favourite to 20-1 from 25-1 for the Investec Derby for which his stablemate Camelot is favourite.

O'Brien had walked the track before racing with his father AidanO'Brien, who trains the Galileo colt for Sue Magnier, Michael Tabor and Derrick Smith

Colombian grinds out Gordon Richards win.

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Sandown, Saturday

bet365 Gordon Richards Stakes (Group 3) 1m2f, 4yo+

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COLOMBIAN ground down determined front-runner Poet to claim a gruelling victory under jockey William Buick.

In what could only be described as testing conditions for Flat racing, Poet was roused into the lead by Ryan Moore with Colombian sitting in his slipstream.

Kicking offthe home turn, Poet went for glory, his seemingly relentless stride continuing up the tiring Sandown straight.

Too tiring for Twice Over, who weakened afterbeing ridden to challenge three furlongs out, and at one stage looking too tiring for the John Gosden-trained Colombian as well.

China Rock has his finest hour with Gold Cup win.

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Punchestown, Saturday

thetote.com Punchestown Gold Cup (Grade 1) 3m1f, 5yo+

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CHINA ROCK, who ran as recently as Tuesday on day one of the festival, recorded the first success of his career over 3m in a thrilling Gold Cup.

The first-time tongue-tie clearly did the trick for 20-1 shot as he kept on well enough under Barry Geraghty to hold off the challenge of Follow The Plan. The 15-8 favourite and long-time leader Quel Esprit finished third.

The Mouse Morris-trained winner was stepping back up to this distance having been beaten 24 lengths into fourth spot behind Sizing Europe in Tuesday's 2m Champion Chase.

Hisaabaat rallies to land Champion 4YO Hurdle.

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Punchestown, Saturday

AES Champion Four Year Old Hurdle (Grade 1) 2m, 4yo only

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JCB Triumph Hurdlle runner-up Hisaabaat thrust his head back in front of Ut De Sivola after being headed after the last to claim the win for trainer Dermot Weld.

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30-04-2012 06:25

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Kissed as short as 4-1 for Oaks after Navan romp.

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THE once-raced Ballydoyle filly Kissed careered away with the Listed Irish Stallion Farms EBF Salsabil Stakes at Navan on Sunday and was vaulted to second favouritism for the Investec Oaks as a result.

Making all under Joseph O'Brien, the close relation of last year's Derby winner Pour Moi quickened impressively from the front in the rain-softened ground to beat her rivals by upwards of eight and a half lengths, and was shortened to a general 5-1 second favourite for the Epsom Classic behind her stablemate Maybe, although bet365 went as short as 4-1 (from 14-1). Coral go the same price from 10-1.

Cirrus Des Aigles turns Ganay into a procession.

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France, Sunday

Longchamp: Prix Ganay (Group 1) 1m2Â½f, 4yo+

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CIRRUS DES AIGLES (Corine Barande-Barbe/Olivier Peslier) landed his third Group 1in impressive fashion in the Ganay, taking the lead early and slowly pulling away from his rivals to beat Giofra and Reliable Man with contempt.

Peslier took things up in the back straight and set a steady gallopon the winner, before injecting pace into the contest rounding the home bend to stretch the field.

Entering the home straight Cirrus Des Aigles was three lengths clear of his nearest pursuers and pulled further clear under nothing more than hands and heels urging from Peslier to win by eight lengths.

Farraaj and Rockinante out of luck in Guineas.

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Italy, Sunday

Capannelle: Premio Parioli (Group 3) 1m, turf, 3yo colts

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BRITISH-trained pair Farraaj and Rockinante were out of luck in the Italian 2,000 Guineas, finishing third and eighth behind Malossol (Giuseppe Botti/Fabio Branca).

The winner came from well off the pace to collar Vedelago inside the final 25 yards to land the major share of the €110,000 prize by a short head, with two and a quarter lengths back to Farraaj in third.

Rohault continues Classic roll with Trois.

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France, Sunday

Longchamp: Prix Vanteaux (Group 3) 1m1Â¼f, 3yo fillies

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FRANCOIS ROHAULT'S remarkable run of wins in this season's Classic trials continued as Trois Lunes (Francois-Xavier Bertras) burst between horses to score by a neck.

"Francois has given her a dream ride and she's a filly we've always liked, although I don't think she necessarily liked the ground this heavy," said Rohault, who now has realistic contenders for all four classics in France this spring.

"She has great presence as well as a lot of class," he continued. "Now she's won the Vanteaux, if everything goes well she's on the regal route [to the Prix de Diane]."

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01-05-2012 06:59

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TRAINER Aidan O'Brien has a stranglehold on the first two Classics of the British season if the ante-post market is any guide as stablemates Camelot and Maybe respectively headed the confirmations for the Qipco 2,000 and 1,000 Guineas on Monday.

2,000 Guineas card 2,000 Guineas betting 1,000 Guineas card 1,000 Guineas betting Visit our Guineas site Free bets Camelot was one of 22 possibles for Saturday's 2,000 Guineas and the unbeaten Racing Post Trophy winner is as short as even-money favourite with Ladbrokes.

The Roger Charlton-trained Top Offer, Sea The Stars' half-brother Born To Sea, impressive Craven Stakes winner Trumpet Major and French hope Abtaal follow him in the betting.

Also on the course for the race is Greenham Stakes winner Caspar Netscher, who is trained by Alan McCabe. The trainer said: "He has been in good form since Newbury and he did it nicely that day - I'm happy with him. Going into the race he was where I wanted him and he did it accordingly.

"He has definitely come on for the run and I hope he has got further improvement left in him.

"We are going into unknown territory in regards to trip, but we are going there in very good nick and Shane Kelly will ride."

The Jeremy Noseda-trained Talwar was supplemented for the 2,000 Guineas while Fred Darling winner Moonstone Magic was added to the 1,000 Guineas field.

She is an 8-1 chance for the fillies Classic behind Maybe who is a best-priced 13-8 for Sunday's Classic.

Her trainer Ralph Beckett said: "Michael Prosser (Newmarket's clerk of the course) tells me that the ground won't be faster than good and it's a shade of odds-on that it will be good to soft.

"Moonstone Magic needs dig in the ground for sure and I think it's unlikely she will be as effective on quicker ground as horses who are so effective on soft going are rarely as effective on fast ground.

"She has recovered from Newbury but its always going to be a concern running three races in as many weeks. However, her owners are keen to run and I'm keen to run."

Conditions were due to get brighter at Newmarket on Tuesday and clerk of the course Michael Prosser said: "If the forecast is correct and we get a couple of dry days we are going to be going into Saturday on good ground."

Frankel to have racecourse spin.

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Sir Henry Cecil plans to take Frankel for a racecourse gallop at Newmarket on Sunday as he builds towards his eagerly-anticipated seasonal return.

The world's highest-rated Flat horse suffered a leg injury earlier this month and for a brief period there were real concerns about the four-year-old's future racing career.

A subsequent scan revealed the unbeaten nine-time winner had suffered no serious damage though, and he is now back in full work ahead of his likely return in the JLT Lockinge Stakes at Newbury on May 19.

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03-05-2012 06:35

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Colour strikes gold in Sagaro.

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Colour Vision made a most impressive debut for the Godolphin team in the Blue Square Levy Board Sagaro Stakes at Kempton.

The four-year-old enjoyed a fine end to 2011 when trained by Mark Johnston, winning at Pontefract before placing in the Cesarewitch and the British Champions Long Distance Cup at Ascot.

Dettori was happy to sit out the back for much of the two-mile journey and he still had each of his five rivals to pass at the top of the straight, but when the Italian jockey did go for his mount, the response was impressive as the Saeed bin Suroor's grey (9-2) finished strongly to take the Group Three prize by a length and a half - without being seriously troubled.

Hughes dealt an ace at Kempton.

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Another smart two-year-old from Richard Hannon's seemingly inexhaustible supply-line provided Richard Hughes with his first winner of the season at Kempton.

Hughes, who only returned on Tuesday from his 50-day suspension imposed in India, did not have to work too hard on Lyric Ace as he readily came a length and three-quarters clear in the Bet At Bluesquare.com Conditions Stakes, who may head over to Ireland following that success.

Putra pounces in Paradise thriller.

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Sri Putra secured his first victory in over two years in the Get Your Bet On At Blue Square Paradise Stakes at Kempton.

Neil Callan sat towards the rear for much of the one-mile journey before unleashing his mount with a challenge down the centre of the course in the straight.

Saamidd was making his first appearance since finishing down the field in last year's 2000 Guineas and although he missed the break, Godolphin's inmate was really motoring against the stands' rail at the finish. The two of them flashed past the post almost as one, but the photo-finish revealed 11-2 chance Sri Putra had held on by a nose.

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04-05-2012 06:29

Re: Horse Racing

Camelot team have ground concerns.

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Ground conditions at Newmarket could be a question mark for the hugely talented Camelot in the Qipco 2000 Guineas at Newmarket on Saturday.

The Aidan O'Brien-trained three-year-old aims to become the first son of Montjeu to win the Rowley Mile Classic, and though Montjeu's progeny generally act well with cut in the ground, Camelot showed a brilliant turn of foot on a sound surface to run away with last season's Racing Post Trophy.

Big-race rider Joseph O'Brien told At The Races: "He has a high cruising speed and ticks the right boxes. I'd be hoping he'd run a nice race. I have to have a question mark over the ground. He's a very good moving horse and won both starts last year on good ground."

Oxx happy with Guineas hope Born.

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Born To Sea has plenty to live up to as a half-brother to Sea The Stars, but he is pleasing his trainer John Oxx ahead of a tilt at the Qipco 2000 Guineas at Newmarket on Saturday.

The handler has been happy with how his colt has gone at home in recent weeks and he does not expect the ground conditions to cause too many problems.

"The weather hasn't hindered us at all. The horse has had a good preparation and he hasn't missed any work," said Oxx.

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05-05-2012 06:38

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Offer 'must improve' - Charlton.

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Roger Charlton admits Top Offer will need to show "considerable" improvement if he is to win the Qipco 2000 Guineas at Newmarket.

The once-raced colt was an impressive winner of a Newbury maiden last season, but missed his intended trial in the Greenham Stakes due to very soft ground, and the trainer still harbours doubts about his ability to be seen at his best in those conditions.

"Top Offer has been our big hope since last August and finally we are nearly there. He is a wonderful looking colt with great presence and an easy action that may not be suited by the soft ground," said the Beckhampton handler.

Harbour on road to recovery.

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Harbour Watch will soon step up his recovery from injury as his connections dream of what might have been in the Qipco 2000 Guineas.

The Richard Hannon-trained colt was unbeaten in three juvenile starts and was towards the forefront of the Guineas market before a setback ruled him out of the Rowley Mile Classic.

David Redvers, racing manager for part-owners Qatar Bloodstock, feels the three-year-old would have taken a lot of beating had he lined up.

Light leads Godolphin charge.

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Godolphin landed last year's Qipco 1000 Guineas with Blue Bunting and have two strings to their bow as they bid to follow up on Sunday.

Both Lyric Of Light and Discourse put unbeaten records on the line at Newmarket for trainer Mahmood Al Zarooni.

Frankie Dettori rides Fillies' Mile heroine Lyric Of Light, and Al Zarooni said: "She won a Group One last year and proved she's a nice filly. She worked on the Rowley Mile (at the Craven meeting) and she worked very nicely."

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05-05-2012 16:28

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Camelot lands 2000 Guineas glory.

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Hot favourite Camelot landed the Qipco 2000 Guineas at Newmarket for the Aidan O'Brien team with a late flourish.

Joseph O'Brien held him up towards the rear of the main group and produced him with a charge through the final furlong.

Overseas raider French Fifteen made the best of his way home, but Camelot (15-8 favourite) cut him down and swept to victory by a neck.

Well the king has been crowned but only just but congratulations to AO on winning his 6th 2000 Guineas.

Doyle in Al Kazeem romp.

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Roger Charlton's Al Kazeem sprung a minor surprise when claiming some prize scalps in the Qatar Bloodstock Jockey Club Stakes at Newmarket.

Ridden by James Doyle, who flies to Hong Kong straight after the 2000 Guineas to partner Cityscape in the BMW Champions Mile, the four-year-old stretched away to win the Group Two contest in tremendous style.

The 15-2 chance romped clear to score by four and a half lengths from Quest For Peace, with Melbourne Cup winner Dunaden staying on for third, a length and a quarter further back.

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06-05-2012 07:25

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Frankel dazzles in workout.

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Frankel confirmed his well-being with a superb racecourse gallop at Newmarket and is on course for his return to action in the JLT Lockinge Stakes at Newbury on May 19.

Sir Henry Cecil's colt's future had been in jeopardy after he suffered a leg injury on April 11, but he received the all-clear to race on following a positive scan a week later, and moved up the gears in his preparation for his comeback

Noble could get Derby mission.

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Frankel's full-brother Noble Mission did his Classic prospects no harm with a gutsy display to take the Qatar Racing Newmarket Stakes at Newmarket.

Tom Queally had nowhere to go at one stage on the hooded 7-4 favourite in what developed into a tactical five-horse affair.

Despite being temporarily trapped in a pocket, the Sir Henry Cecil-trained colt quickened eyecatchingly when the gap appeared and got up to defeat Mariner's Cross by a neck.

I'll have another Derby hero.

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I'll Have Another swooped late down the Churchill Downs stretch to win a thrilling renewal of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday night.

The strongly-fancied Bodemeister attempted to make virtually all in the 138th running of the 'Run for the Roses', setting the five fastest splits in Derby history, and still held a healthy lead entering the stretch.

Just as he looked like hanging on, the Doug O'Neill-trained I'll Have Another got to Bob Baffert's charge in the last 100 yards.

In winning, the Flower Alley colt became the first to win from stall 19, and was a maiden Derby victory for O'Neill - and a first on his first ride in the race for jockey Mario Guttierez. Dullahan was third

Improving Mayson takes the palace.

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Richard Fahey's progressive Mayson won the Pearl Bloodstock Palace House Stakes at Newmarket.

An impressive winner of the Abernant Stakes on his seasonal reappearance over six furlongs at this track, the four year old was sent off a well backed favourite as a result.

His supporters never had a moment's cause for concern in this Group Three contest despite dropping back a furlong in trip.

The Invincible Spirit colt saw enough daylight racing on the outside of the 16 strong field but in the middle of the track and could always be seen moving well just in behind the pace.

He picked up well when asked and ran on strongly for pressure to record a first success at this level, readily holding the challenge of the easy to back Definightly and Elusivity by three parts of a length and a head.

Derby entry Kesampour still unbeaten.

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Kesampour kept all-comers at bay to land a narrow victory in the Prix Greffulhe at Saint-Cloud.

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07-05-2012 06:40

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Homecoming crowned Guineas queen.

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Aidan O'Brien became the first trainer since 1942 to claim the 1000 and 2000 Guineas in the same season on two occasions as Homecoming Queen ran out a surprise winner of the fillies' Classic 24 hours after Camelot's triumph.

The legendary Fred Darling was the last man to achieve the feat that O'Brien first managed in 2005 with Virginia Waters and Footstepsinthesand.

That O'Brien won the Qipco 1000 Guineas was no shock, but he was expected to do it with the 13-8 favourite Maybe, ridden, like Camelot, by his son Joseph, and not 25-1 shot Homecoming Queen, the mount of Ryan Moore.

Gosden happy with Classic duo.

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John Gosden was delighted with his Qipco 1000 Guineas fillies Starscope and The Fugue after they finished second and fourth in the Rowley Mile Classic.

Stable jockey William Buick was on board 22-1 shot The Fugue, but it was her 33-1 stable companion Starscope who performed best under Jimmy Fortune, finishing a length in front of favourite Maybe without ever threatening to get near the runaway winner Homecoming Queen.

"I was thrilled with both my fillies, who will go further in time and will want a longer trip," said the Newmarket handler.

Kailani books Oaks ticket.

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Kailani showed she has inherited plenty of her mother's ability when waltzing away with the Tweenhills Pretty Polly Stakes at Newmarket.

A daughter of 1000 Guineas and Oaks heroine Kazzia, she had won on her only previous start at Yarmouth last year.

Settled in the rear by Mickael Barzalona, Kailani put the race to bed some way out. The 6-1 shot powered seven lengths clear of Hazel Lavery to give Godolphin something to cheer on Guineas weekend.

Izzi on top in Dahlia.

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Last year's Oaks third Izzi Top began her four-year-old career in the best possible way with a relatively straightforward victory in the Qatar Bloodstock Dahlia Stakes at Newmarket.

Sent off the 3-1 second favourite behind Sir Henry Cecil's Group One winner Timepiece, she was always travelling nicely for William Buick.

Tom Queally was soon sending out distress signals on Timepiece and Izzi Top was not too hard pressed to beat Captivator by a length and a quarter.

Florida Pearl dies, aged 20.

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Outstanding chaser Florida Pearl died on Saturday evening, aged 20, the Irish National Stud said in a statement on Sunday.

Formerly trained by Willie Mullins, the Violet O'Leary-owned gelding won the 2001 King George VI Chase at Kempton and a record-breaking four Irish Hennessy Gold Cups

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08-05-2012 06:32

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Palace holds off St Nick.

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There was a huge shock in the High Chaparral European Breeders Fund Mooresbridge Stakes at the Curragh as perennial pacemaker and 66-1 shot Windsor Palace held on under Colm O'Donoghue.

Aidan O'Brien's seven-year-old has been setting a strong gallop for his more esteemed stable companions for the past few seasons, with multiple Group One winner St Nicholas Abbey the major stable fancy on this occasion.

Takar takes Tetrarch spoils.

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John Oxx's Takar benefited from a super-cool ride from Johnny Murtagh to take the honours in the Dylan Thomas European Breeders Fund Tetrarch Stakes at the Curragh.

The 5-4 favourite was making his three-year-old debut, having impressed on his final juvenile start at Leopardstown, and did not disappoint.

Seed sprouts wings in Athasi.

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Gossamer Seed gave her younger rivals a sound beating in the Curragh's Canford Cliffs European Breeders Fund Athasi Stakes.

As the only four-year-old in the race, John Joseph Murphy's filly was conceding the best part of a stone to each of her four adversaries.

However, Shane Foley's mount relished the testing conditions and easily pulled clear running inside the last of the seven furlongs to register a four-and-three-quarter-length victory over market leader Bulbul.

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09-05-2012 06:30

Re: Horse Racing

Allied powers to French success.

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Allied Powers claimed victory for Michael Bell in the Prix d'Hedouville at Longchamp.

The seven-year-old was always in the first three in the Group Three event, but Ioritz Mendizabal was having to ask for an extra effort as the field straightened up for home.

Favourite Solemia looked full of running, but Olivier Peslier found himself caught on the inside of Allied Powers with nowhere to go and though he tried to switch on to the rail, again no gap appeared, and he had to settle for third. Allied Powers edged out Molly Malone at the line.

Bell said: "I'm delighted. He won this race in 2010, so it's nice to see him go back and do it again.

Starspangled could return to track.

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Multiple Group One-winning sprinter Starspangledbanner could be set for a surprise return to training due to fertility problems at stud.

The six-year-old won twice at the highest level in his native Australia and also produced his best in the northern hemisphere after joining Aidan O'Brien at Ballydoyle, winning the Golden Jubilee Stakes and the July Cup in 2010.

He was retired at the end of that season to join the Coolmore Stud roster and his first crop of foals hit the ground this spring.

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09-05-2012 14:44

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Wayne Rooney gets his first taste of racehorse ownership on Wednesday as Pippy makes his racecourse debut at Chester.

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Wayne Rooney gets his first taste of racehorse ownership on Wednesday as Pippy makes his racecourse debut at Chester.

The England international striker and his wife, Coleen, purchased three horses to be trained by Tom Dascombe, who is based at Manor House Stables in Cheshire, a yard part-owned by Rooney's Manchester United colleague Michael Owen.

Pippy, a juvenile colt by Exceed And Excel, runs in the Lily Agnes Conditions Stakes, this year sponsored by Manor House Stables.

"Pippy is fine. He's quite a nice little horse, but we're obviously throwing him in at the deep end," said Dascombe.

"We couldn't be sure Pippy would get in the maiden later in the week so we'll try him in the Lily Agnes and see what happens.

Godolphin's Farhh may face a massive step up in class for the Prix d'Ispahan at Longchamp on his next start.

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10-05-2012 06:33

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McCain one-two as De Re lifts Cup.

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Ile de Re (10-1) denied his stablemate Overturn back-to-back victories as trainer Donald McCain claimed a one-two in the StanJames.com Chester Cup.

Having his first race since leaving the Ian Williams yard, Ile de Re picked up the game front-running Overturn a furlong out to land the spoils.

Star shines with shock Oaks triumph.

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Franny Norton completed a quickfire double in the first two races at Chester's May meeting when springing a 50-1 surprise on Good Morning Star for enthusiastic local owner Dr Marwan Koukash in the Weatherbys Bank Cheshire Oaks.

Betterbetterbetter looked like landing the spoils for trainer Aidan O'Brien when his son Joseph kicked on just over a furlong out after a tussle with Everlong on the turn for home.

However, the 2-1 favourite's stride started to shorten and the pack closed with Mark Johnston's charge getting up in the shadow of the post to score by a short head. The well-backed Cubanita was a length and three-quarters back in third.

O'Brien misses Irish Guineas.

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Joseph O'Brien picked up a four-day suspension at Chester.

The rider was found guilty of using his whip above the permitted level when finishing a narrow second aboard Betterbetterbetter, who is trained by his father Aidan, in the Weatherbys Bank Cheshire Oaks.

O'Brien will be sidelined May 23-26 inclusive, which includes the Abu Dhabi Irish Guineas meeting. However, he can apply to the British Horseracing Authority to defer the ban as Group One racing will be taking place

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11-05-2012 06:15

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Mickdaam books Derby ticket.

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Richard Fahey is relishing the prospect of saddling his first ever Investec Derby runner after Mickdaam booked his ticket to Epsom in a thrilling renewal of the MBNA Chester Vase.

The Musley Bank handler is one of the most upwardly mobile trainers in the game but has yet to have a horse worthy of a place in the most prestigious British Classic of them all.

Marcret stars for Botti in Huxley.

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Marcret (13-2) came down the near side of the course to claim the Betfair Huxley Stakes at Chester.

The Group Three heat was a personal success for locally-based owner Dr Marwan Koukash as his colours were also carried by the runner-up Myplacelater.

Marco Botti's Marcret, formerly trained by his brother Stefano in Italy, landed the spoils as he handled the conditions in tremendous style with Ryan Moore bringing him wide to make a winning challenge.

Bonfire burning brightly.

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Bonfire aims to keep his Derby dream alive on his seasonal return in Friday's Stobart Barristers Dee Stakes at Chester.

The Manduro colt made a big impression when winning on his debut at Salisbury last September and then ran a fine third in the Group One Criterium International at Saint-Cloud. The form could hardly be stronger given the winner, French Fifteen, won the Prix Djebel last month before running second in last weekend's 2000 Guineas at Newmarket.

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12-05-2012 06:19

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Astrology stars in Dee romp.

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Astrology looked a smart colt when making all the running to take the Stobart Barristers Dee Stakes at Chester and he could make the Aidan O'Brien team for the Derby.

The Group Three contest may have lost some of its lustre with the late absence of Bonfire, but Joseph O'Brien made it a true test over the extended mile and a quarter and gradually ran his three rivals ragged to win in tremendous style.

Uriah Heep was the first beaten with half a mile to run, but no horse got close enough to mount a challenge as the 11-10 favourite galloped all the way to the line to win by 11 lengths. Oxford Charley was second and Kingsdesire third.

O'Briens double up with Memphis.

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Memphis Tennessee completed a quick big-race double for the Aidan and Joseph O'Brien team in the Boodles Diamond Ormonde Stakes at Chester.

The evens favourite pulled clear in the final furlong to win by four lengths from Vivacious Vivienne, with newcomer Calico Cat third.

Brown Panther was a major disappointment for his breeder and co-owner, Manchester United footballer Michael Owen. He was last of the four runners after making a lot of the running in the hands of Kieren Fallon, weakening rapidly after being tightened up by Vivacious Vivienne when passed.

Akeed Mofeed out of Derby.

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Akeed Mofeed will not be aimed at the Investec Derby at Epsom after meeting with another setback.

The John Oxx-trained three-year-old was due to run in the Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial at Leopardstown on Sunday, but has suffered a strained hock. He will instead be prepared for the Irish 2000 Guineas in two weeks' time, followed by the Irish Derby at the Curragh.

Saint Baudolino's day at Chantilly.

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Saint Baudolino survived an enquiry to claim the Group Three Prix de Guiche at Chantilly.

Racing in the beige silks of Godolphin's French runners for the first time, the three year old successfully stepped up into Pattern company with a narrow success under Maxime Guyon.

The Andre Fabre-trained son of Pivotal didn't make his debut until March when returning a beaten favourite at this track, a fate he was to suffer next time out at Longchamp as well.

However, he made it third time lucky at Longchamp over 10 furlongs at the end of April and overcame traffic problems, barging past the previously unbeaten leader Xanadu who was nearly brought down, to take another rung up the ladder over this furlong shorter trip with a short neck success from Sofast.

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12-05-2012 16:57

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Caviar stretches unbeaten run.

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Australian sprinter Black Caviar stretched her unbeaten run to 21 with an effortless victory in the Group One Goodwood at Morphettville.

Having her final run before flying over to England for the Diamond Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot, Peter Moody's superstar never came off the bridle, and as there was no pace on early, Luke Nolen hit the front at his leisure before turning into the straight.

With connections keen not to ask too much of her with her biggest assignment to date looming large, Nolen kept a tight hold of her head and while the winning distance of just over a length was not as far as her fans have become accustomed to, there was never a worry.

Nolen said: "We were never out of second gear."

Will Royal Ascot be the crowning of this Australian champion or is she over-rated?.

Chacha quicksteps to victory.

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Chachamaidee produced a memorable turn of foot to come from almost last to first in the home straight to land the Betfred Mobile Chartwell Fillies' Stakes at Lingfield.

The Sir Henry Cecil-trained five-year-old hesitated after the stalls opened and was one from last making the turn into the short home straight in the Group Three contest

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13-05-2012 06:25

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Frankel thrills in Newmarket work.

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Frankel completed his preparation for the JLT Lockinge Stakes with a workout on grass in Newmarket that left trainer Sir Henry Cecil "delighted" with his unbeaten champion.

Cecil resisted the temptation to work Khalid Abdullah's colt round the bend where he sustained the minor leg injury that put his training schedule back, and caused connections a wait of several anxious days for the result of a scan which revealed no damage to his tendon.

Vow impressive in Oaks trial.

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Vow advertised her Classic credentials with an impressive victory in the Betfred 'The Bonus King' Oaks Trial Stakes at Lingfield.

Sent off the 11-10 favourite after winning on her debut at Newbury last month, the William Haggas-trained daughter of Motivator was well placed throughout the Listed event, bowling along on the heels of leader Estrela.

The pair kicked clear at the entrance to the straight and though Vow showed signs of greenness as she veered right then left when hitting the front, she was straightened up by Johnny Murtagh and had no trouble holding the late thrust of Colima by three and a quarter lengths.

Main keeps up winning sequence.

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Main Sequence was ticketed for the Investec Derby after justifying a jump up in class when extending his unbeaten run to four with a cosy success in the Betfred Derby Trial at Lingfield.

The David Lanigan-trained colt (3-1) was coming off success in a handicap at the Newmarket Craven meeting, but despite flashing his tail proved too determined for the 5-4 favourite Shantaram, wining with something in hand by three-quarters of a length under Ted Durcan.

There was a big gap to the third Cavaleiro and connections are in principle keen to go on to Epsom with their son of Aldebaran, who was trimmed to 16-1 from 25s for the Investec Derby by Ladbrokes.

Ellison goes Global at Ascot.

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Brian Ellison has had his horses in cracking form through the spring and the Malton trainer landed another big prize as Global Village claimed the Betfred Victoria Cup at Ascot.

Not surprisingly, the 24-runner field split into two groups through the early stages, and the far side was to prove the place to be in the richly endowed seven-furlong contest.

Dropped out early on, the Tadhg O'Shea-ridden Global Village (9-1) could be spotted making definite progress a furlong and a half from home and he saw his race out well to beat Bonnie Brae by three-quarters of a length. King Of Jazz was another length and a quarter away in third, with Brae Hill fourth.

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13-05-2012 17:06

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Top Trip floors Masterstroke.

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Top Trip sprang a surprise when winning the Group Two Prix Hocquart at Longchamp for Francois Doumen and Thomas Huet.

Fairy on comeback trail.

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Ed Dunlop's brilliant mare Snow Fairy will soon be back in full work as her trainer eyes up some major prizes in the second half of the season.

The five-year-old has won five Group One contests in four different countries and was last seen landing the Queen Elizabeth II Commemorative Cup in Japan for the second time in November.

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Lucayan wins Poulains thriller.

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Lucayan, trained by Francois Rohaut and ridden by Stephane Pasquier, came out on top in a desperately tight finish to the Poule d'Essai des Poulains, the French equivalent of the 2000 Guineas.

Beauty looks good in Pouliches.

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Elie Lellouche's Beauty Parlour maintained her unbeaten record with a stylish success in the Poule d'Essai des Pouliches, the French 1000 Guineas.

Settled in sixth place by Christophe Soumillon, the daughter of Deep Impact made smooth progress to hit the front a furlong and a half out and was always holding the Aidan O'Brien-trained Up, who ran a big race in second

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14-05-2012 06:12

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Light on top in Trial battle.

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Light Heavy continued his progressive profile for Jim Bolger with an ultra-game performance in the Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial at Leopardstown.

Tower Rock, the apparent pacemaker for better-fancied Aidan O'Brien-trained stablemate and Breeders' Cup winner Wrote, set off in front, with Kevin Manning sitting in second on the eventual winner.

Light Heavy joined issue at the two-furlong pole with Wrote, the 8-13 favourite, struggling, and settled down for a titanic tussle as Tower Rock refused to give in. Although not the biggest, Light Heavy (15-8) certainly has the right attitude and the son of Teofilo answered every call before prevailing by a neck.

No place like home for Famous.

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It was back to business as usual for Famous Name as he recorded a straightforward success in the Amethyst Stakes at Leopardstown.

Dermot Weld's prolific seven-year-old has a tremendous record at the Foxrock track, with 11 wins there now, but was last seen stuck in the mud in the bet365 Mile at Sandown.

Sent off the 1-5 favourite, the Khalid Abdullah-owned entire was bagging his ninth Group Three victory and a hat-trick of Amethyst triumphs.

Yellow books guineas spot.

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Yellow Rosebud, who had high-class form as a juvenile, took the Derrinstown Stud 1000 Guineas Trial at Leopardstown on Sunday.

Runner-up to Maybe in the Debutante Stakes at the Curragh last season, the filly (13-2) collared Duntle coming down the straight and ran on strongly to hold the late-charging Devotion by a length.

denphone

15-05-2012 06:16

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O'Brien: Camelot here to stay.

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Aidan O'Brien is confident Camelot will not lack for stamina when he bids to follow up his 2000 Guineas triumph in the Investec Derby at Epsom.

The son of Montjeu rounded off his juvenile campaign with a superb performance in the Racing Post Trophy at Doncaster and he made a winning return when coming from last to first in the season's opening Classic at Newmarket.

"Being by Montjeu, you would have to be optimistic that he will stay, but there are also serious Danehill and Kingmambo traits in Camelot, and he has always been a horse with tremendous speed. However, I have not seen anything to suggest that he will not stay the trip at Epsom, but we won't find out until the day," said O'Brien at a press open day.

Discourse out of action.

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Godolphin have revealed Discourse suffered a fractured pelvis when tailed off in the 1000 Guineas at Newmarket earlier this month.

The three-year-old was considered a major contender for the fillies' Classic, having won each of her two juvenile starts, but trailed home a well-beaten 16th, with only stablemate Lyric Of Light behind her. She had been entered for the Irish 1000 Guineas and the Investec Oaks, but she is now sidelined.

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16-05-2012 06:30

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Cecil still eager for Caviar clash.

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Sir Henry Cecil is all for a meeting between racing's two unbeaten superstars Frankel and Black Caviar, but concedes it could only happen in the Qipco Sussex Stakes at Goodwood

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Cecil told British Champions Series TV: "I'd love them to meet and it would be good for racing. Racing needs champions. The only race they could meet would be in the Sussex Stakes."

Mofeed ruled out of Curragh run.

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Akeed Mofeed will miss the Abu Dhabi Irish 2000 Guineas at the Curragh due to the effects of his minor setback.

John Oxx's three-year-old was forced to bypass the Newmarket Guineas and had been second favourite for the Investec Derby at Epsom before he was also ruled out of the Derrinstown Derby Trial last weekend

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17-05-2012 06:08

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Fugue furthers Oaks claims.

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The Fugue (15-8) showed her credentials for the Investec Oaks with an impressive victory in the Tattersalls Musidora Stakes at York.

The John Gosden-trained filly showed no ill effects from an unlucky fourth in the 1000 Guineas to land this Classic trial in good style.

The odds-on favourite Twirl and complete outsider Aniseed cut out the running and it was the former who gave The Fugue the most to do at the business end of the race. However, she pulled away in the final furlong under William Buick to win by four and a half lengths. Esentepe was third.

Tiddliwinks runs out a game winner.

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Tiddliwinks sprang a 25-1 surprise when coming from the rear of the field to capture the Grade Two Duke Of York totepool Stakes on the Knavesmire.

The six-year-old, trained by Kevin Ryan, was held up by Jamie Spencer in the early stages as his stablemate Bogart helped make the pace, with Bannock and Soul also prominent.

A close third in this six-furlong feature last year, Tiddliwinks produced a telling turn of foot to take the lead and hold on dourly by a neck from The Cheka, with strong-finishing Society Rock a neck back in third. Bogart was fourth.

Al Zarooni has faith in Mandaean.

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Mahmood Al Zarooni expects to find out whether Mandaean is a realistic Investec Derby contender by running him in the Betfred Dante Stakes at York on Thursday.

This prestigious Group Two contest is widely considered the best of the British trials for next month's Epsom showpiece, with Authorized the last horse to complete the double in 2007.

Mandaean certainly looked the part on his two juvenile appearances for Andre Fabre, making an impressive debut at Longchamp before grabbing Group One honours in the Criterium de Saint-Cloud. He makes his Godolphin debut on the Knavesmire, but his trainer admits he does not know the full capabilities of his exciting colt.

denphone

18-05-2012 06:09

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Bonfire sets up tilt at Derby.

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Andrew Balding's Bonfire emerged as the most serious threat to Investec Derby favourite Camelot with an impressive comeback performance in the Betfred Dante Stakes at York.

The son of Manduro could hardly have promised more in his two starts as a juvenile, looking a class-act on his racecourse debut at Salisbury before finishing a luckless third in the Group One Criterium International at Saint-Cloud. His seasonal return had been shifted to Britain's most high-profile Epsom trial from last week's Dee Stakes at Chester due to the rain-softened ground on the Roodee and it proved a wise decision.

Izzi emerges on top in Middleton.

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Izzi Top emulated her dam Zee Zee Top nine years earlier by winning the Betfred Middleton Stakes at York.

The 7-2 favourite was always travelling kindly in the hands of William Buick a couple of lengths behind the leader Mohedian Lady, who dictated affairs from the start until early in the straight.

The John Gosden-trained filly picked up well but was challenged strongly by Sajjhaa and she had to be driven out to supplement her recent Newmarket victory by a length and a half. I'm A Dreamer stayed on to finish third after having had difficulty getting a run at a crucial stage of the race.

Moore and Fury foil Prince.

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Fury (3-1) just denied last season's Cambridgeshire hero Prince Of Johanne in a tremendous finish to the Betfred Hambleton Stakes at York.

The two greys had the finish of this mile handicap to themselves and the result was in doubt right to the line with the William Haggas-trained Fury just obliging in the hands of Ryan Moore.

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19-05-2012 06:37

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Camelot heads Derby contingent.

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Camelot remains one of 24 colts still engaged in the Investec Derby after the latest scratchings stage.

Aidan O'Brien's representative has been a warm order for the June 2 Classic at Epsom all winter, but shortened to odds-on with many bookmakers after his smooth performance in the 2000 Guineas.

There were no surprise drop-outs, with Thursday's Dante Stakes winner Bonfire still engaged along with Lingfield Derby Trial winner Main Sequence

Red-letter day for Cadeaux.

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Red Cadeaux set himself up for another crack at the Melbourne Cup when landing his biggest success to date in the Sportingbet Yorkshire Cup at York.

Connections of Ed Dunlop's globetrotter are gunning for revenge after going down by a whisker to Dunaden in the Flemington showpiece last November.

All roads lead to Australia again for Red Cadeaux, who was handed a quote of 16-1 with Paddy Power after winning for the first time since the Group Three Curragh Cup last June.

Laugh books Royal Ascot ticket.

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Laugh Out Loud could go to Royal Ascot after justifying 2-1 favouritism in the EquinITy Powered By Garmin Fillies' Stakes at York.

Mick Channon's grey, who did not race until January, was a decent eighth in the 1000 Guineas and took this Listed prize by a length from Electrelane.

Royal success in Trial.

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Momentary sprang a huge surprise when landing the Swettenham Stud Fillies' Trial Stakes at Newbury in the colours of The Queen.

Having finished fourth on her course and distance debut a month ago, the Michael Bell-trained three-year-old was sent off at 33-1 in a field that included 1000 Guineas runner-up Starscope and last year's Fillies' Mile third Firdaws.

denphone

19-05-2012 17:10

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Mighty Frankel takes Lockinge.

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Frankel put up yet another devastating performance to open his campaign with victory in the JLT Lockinge Stakes at Newbury.

Tom Queally sat in second behind his pacemaker for much of the Group One contest before easing to the front in the final quarter-mile.

Excelebration tried to keep tabs on him, but Sir Henry Cecil's superstar stretched well clear showing all his class and power

Theres only one word to describe this horse and that is simply brilliant.:clap:

denphone

20-05-2012 06:52

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Brindisi killed in accident.

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Cheltenham Festival winner Brindisi Breeze has died following a freak accident.

The six-year-old gelding was killed after jumping out of his paddock during the night at Scottish trainer Lucinda Russell's stables and reportedly being struck by a tanker

Tregoning strikes with Hawaafez.

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Hawaafez put up a game performance when making most of the running to land the Listed JLT Aston Park Stakes at Newbury for trainer Marcus Tregoning.

Kieren O'Neill always had the filly at the head of affairs, sharing pacemaking duties with Meganisi, but they were separated by the width of the track in the straight.

Expense claims Gold Cup.

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Expense Claim continued on the upgrade by completing a hat-trick in the Blue Square London Gold Cup at Newbury.

The Andrew Balding-trained gelding (7-1) quickened up in great style for Jimmy Fortune two furlongs out to open up a clear lead.

Hajras did the best of the rest, but was two lengths down at the line without ever looking like getting near enough to the convincing winner, who was adding to earlier victories at Kempton and Salisbury. Clayton was a further two and a quarter lengths away in third.

denphone

20-05-2012 20:52

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Fame strikes on Navan return.

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Aidan O'Brien's top-class stayer Fame And Glory made a successful reappearance in the Vintage Crop Stakes at Navan as he took the first step towards the defence of his Ascot Gold Cup crown.

Winner of this Listed race 12 months ago, the 5-4 favourite was always prominent and led a long way from home under Joseph O'Brien, who was keen to give him as easy a race as possible in view of the exertions to come.

denphone

21-05-2012 06:30

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Mullins star lands French prize.

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Thousand Stars led home Zaidpour to give Willie Mullins a one-two in the Gras Savoye Hipcover Prix La Barka at Auteuil.

The valuable Grade Two event is seen as the final recognised trial before the French Champion Hurdle, which Thousand Stars also won last year.

A real favourite in the yard, Thousand Stars began his season in November winning the Morgiana Hurdle and ran some superb races in defeat behind the likes of Hurricane Fly and Big Buck's.

O'Sullevan joins in accolades.

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Sir Peter O'Sullevan, the BBC's revered retired racing commentator, described Frankel as a "joy to behold" after the wonder colt notched up a perfect 10 of victories.

The four-year-old, trained by Sir Henry Cecil, took his winning tally into double figures when blowing away the opposition in the JLT Lockinge Stakes at Newbury on Saturday and the 'voice of racing' was suitably impressed.

Arc star back with a victory.

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Danedream made a winning start to the campaign when landing the Grosser Preis Der Badischen Unternehmer at Baden-Baden.

denphone

21-05-2012 16:10

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Frankel set for Queen Anne.

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A run in the Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot on June 19 remains the likely "first preference" for Frankel, trainer Sir Henry Cecil said.

The brilliant colt delighted on his four-year-old reappearance when powering home by five lengths in the JLT Lockinge Stakes over a mile at Newbury on Saturday, and while the 10-furlong Prince of Wales's Stakes at the Royal meeting the following day is an option, the mile of the Queen Anne appears to have been deemed more suitable at this stage.

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21-05-2012 21:11

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Frankel in a world of his own.

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Dominic Gardiner-Hill believes Frankel is capable of taking his rating to even greater levels after the BHA's handicapper allotted the colt a mark of 138 for his victory in Saturday's JLT Lockinge Stakes.

The decision to raise him 2lb from last season's 136 makes Frankel officially the highest-rated horse in the world for 25 years. Prince Khalid Abdullah's unbeaten and 10-time winner can only be trumped by the same owner's Dancing Brave (141 in 1986), although the World Thoroughbred Rankings scale has been lowered slightly since that time. Frankel leaves behind Peintre Celebre and Generous on 137 and Sea The Stars on 136.

Gold Cup hero Oats dies, aged 26.

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Kim Bailey's 1995 Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Master Oats died on Monday morning at the age of 26.

The strapping gelding, who carried the yellow and black colours of Paul Matthews, lived a long and happy retirement in the Cotswolds after his achievements

denphone

22-05-2012 20:38

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King Kauto ranked No.1 again.

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Kauto Star has regained his crown as the top-rated steeplechaser in training in the Anglo-Irish Jumps Classifications.

It is the second time in his remarkable career that the Paul Nicholls-trained superstar has won back the accolade after losing it, and he did it even though he was unable to reclaim the Cheltenham Gold Cup. He deposes Long Run at the top of the ratings.

Think booked for Curragh Gold.

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Aidan O'Brien is responsible for six of the nine entries for the Tattersalls Gold Cup at the Curragh on Sunday, headed by So You Think.

denphone

23-05-2012 22:48

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Aigles among Longchamp contenders.

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

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Penitent, Planteur and Colombian feature alongside Cirrus Des Aigles in a list of 10 entries for Sunday's Prix D'Ispahan at Longchamp.

David O'Meara's Penitent has won a Listed race at Doncaster and stepped up on that when landing a Group Two at Sandown on heavy ground. Colombian, trained by John Gosden, raced frequently in France last season and began this campaign with a good win in the Gordon Richards Stakes

denphone

25-05-2012 09:31

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Knight announces retirement.

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

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Three-times Gold Cup-winning trainer Henrietta Knight has announced her retirement.

Knight, 65, will give up her National Hunt licence to spend more time with her husband, Terry Biddlecombe, who suffered a stroke last October. She will forever be remembered for Best Mate, who won three consecutive Gold Cups at the Cheltenham Festival between 2002-04

Coquet enters Oaks equation.

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

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Hughie Morrison added another potential string to his Investec Oaks hand when Coquet ran out a game winner of the Height Of Fashion Stakes at Goodwood.

With Shirocco Star, second in a trial at Newbury recently, already booked for Epsom, the Sir Percy filly won what is considered to be just about the last recognised chance for fillies to stake their claim for the Epsom Classic.

Buick sweet on Fugue Classic chance.

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

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William Buick believes The Fugue can give him a genuine opportunity of a first Epsom Classic victory in next Friday's Investec Oaks.

John Gosden's stable jockey has won the last two St Legers for his boss, as well as Group Ones around the world, and will also have a Derby ride in Thought Worthy. But The Fugue, who is the joint-favourite for the Oaks with some bookmakers, is his main hope on the Surrey cambers

denphone

25-05-2012 12:40

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Queen bids to continue reign.

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

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Homecoming Queen faces seven rivals as she attempts to follow up her surprise victory in the 1000 Guineas at Newmarket in the Etihad Airways-sponsored Irish equivalent at the Curragh on Sunday.

Aidan O'Brien's filly set the early pace three weeks ago and could not be caught under Ryan Moore, who will be replaced in the saddle by Joseph O'Brien.

denphone

25-05-2012 14:41

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Sea just swell for Goodwood date.

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

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A trip to Royal Ascot is on the agenda for Sea Moon if all goes according to plan on his seasonal reappearance at Goodwood tomorrow.

Sir Michael Stoute's colt did not make his three-year-old debut until last June, when impressive in a York handicap. He then took a step up to Pattern class in his stride with a brilliant display in the Great Voltigeur Stakes on the Knavesmire, after which he finished a luckless third in the St Leger.

denphone

26-05-2012 06:25

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Hall systems go for double bid.

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

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Parish Hall attempts the first leg of a remarkable Classic double in the Abu Dhabi Irish 2000 Guineas at the Curragh.

Last year's shock Dewhurst Stakes winner bypassed the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket earlier this month due to the rain-softened ground, but trainer Jim Bolger is intent on making up for it over the next week.

Michelangelo in Ascot picture.

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

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Michelangelo ensured the Casco Cocked Hat Stakes remained in exactly the same hands after overcoming glaring inexperience to catch Expense Claim in the closing stages at Goodwood.

A year ago it was another valuable colt, subsequent St Leger hero Masked Marvel, who carried Bjorn Nielsen's colours to victory in this Listed prize for trainer John Gosden and jockey William Buick, and Michelangelo looks an equally exciting three-year-old middle-distance prospect

World Cup hero in Sandown frame.

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

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Dubai World Cup hero Monterosso is among the initial entries for the reopened Betfair Brigadier Gerard Stakes at Sandown on Thursday.

The prestigious Group Two prize is seen as an ideal stepping-stone to some of the summer's major middle-distance prizes, but has this year been reopened after attracting only seven horses.

denphone

26-05-2012 10:40

Re: Horse Racing

Parish forced out of Classics.

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

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Jim Bolger has ruled Parish Hall out of this afternoon's Abu Dhabi Irish 2000 Guineas.

The son of Teofilo has a leg infection and will miss next week's Investec Derby as well.

Parish Hall was last seen beating Power in the Dewhurst last autumn.

denphone

26-05-2012 15:51

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Kailani added to Oaks field.

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

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Godolphin have supplemented Kailani at a cost of Â£20,000 for Friday's Investec Oaks.

The filly will be bidding to emulate her mother, Kazzia, who won the Classic 10 years ago.

denphone

26-05-2012 17:56

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Power lands Guineas glory.

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

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Aidan O'Brien swept up another Classic as Power put his disappointing Newmarket run behind him to take the Abu Dhabi Irish 2000 Guineas at the Curragh.

Bated best in Temple thriller.

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

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Bated Breath put up a superb performance to hold last year's winner Sole Power in a thrilling finish to the Betfred.com Temple Stakes at Haydock Park.

Roger Charlton's 2-1 favourite, trying to win over five furlongs for the first time, was always travelling sweetly just off the pace in the hands of George Baker, who was standing in for the suspended James Doyle.

denphone

27-05-2012 06:50

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Moon eclipses Goodwood rivals.

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

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Sir Michael Stoute's Sea Moon survived a major scare to scrape home in the Southern Daily Echo Tapster Stakes at Goodwood.

Ryan Moore set off in front at just a sedate pace on the 2-7 favourite, with Cill Rialaig for company, and while all looked to be going to plan, the Hughie Morrison-trained mare proved hard to shake off and was upsides three furlongs out.

Moore was not sending out too many distress signals on the colt and was soon back in control, only for Dandino to come powering through to lay down a serious challenge. Hayley Turner's mount looked to head the market leader over a furlong out, but Sea Moon battled back for a head success.

Tiddliwinks adds to gains.

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

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Tiddliwinks followed up his recent Group Two success at York with victory in the Weatherbys Ireland Greenlands Stakes at the Curragh.

Kevin Ryan's runner, who landed the Duke Of York Stakes last time, came with his customary late run to claim Group Three honours after Jimmy Styles set the early gallop.

Pat Smullen was happy to employ waiting tactics on the winner, tracking Crusade and Fire Lily down the middle of the track, and when the 8-1 shot hit his stride he powered through to steal a half-length verdict. Jimmy Styles put in a renewed challenge to take second, with The Reaper back in third.

Emulous off to a flyer.

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

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Group One-winning mare Emulous set out on her new campaign with an impressive show in the Group Three TRI Equestrian Stakes at the Curragh.

Dermot Weld's charge was giving away at least 2lb to the rest of the nine-strong field after winning the Matron Stakes last term.

Pat Smullen settled the 4-5 favourite in fifth before making his move a furlong out and the response was almost immediate as Emulous picked up with the minimum of fuss to record a one-and-three-quarter-length verdict in style from outsider One Spirit.

Channon polishes off Marble.

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

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Cay Verde held a prominent position all the way before landing the Emirates Equestrian EBF Marble Hill Stakes at the Curragh a shade cosily in the hands of Richard Hughes.

The Mick Channon-trained 5-2 shot disputed the early lead with Liberating, but when the race got serious over two furlongs out it was Dylanbaru and favourite Infanta Branca who emerged as bigger threats.

Cay Verde always had their measure, however, and had three-quarters of a length in hand at the line without having to be put under strong pressure.

denphone

27-05-2012 16:03

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Sagawara shines in Saint-Alary.

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

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Sagawara showed a commendable attitude to win the Montjeu Coolmore Prix Saint-Alary at Longchamp.

Trained by Alain de Royer-Dupre and ridden by Christophe Lemaire, the three-year-old daughter of Shamardal had just enough in the tank to deny the onrushing Rjwa in the 10-furlong Group One contest

denphone

27-05-2012 18:20

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Samitar strikes in Irish Guineas.

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

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Samitar gave trainer Mick Channon and young jockey Martin Harley their first taste of Classic glory with a surprise victory in the Etihad Airway Irish 1000 Guineas at the Curragh.

The 12-1 chance had shown some smart form as a juvenile but looked to have plenty on her plate, having finished down the field at Newmarket and in the French 1000 Guineas on her two starts this year

So You glitters in Gold.

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

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So You Think got his career back on track by easily defending his crown in the Tattersalls Gold Cup at the Curragh.

The Australian superstar registered his first Group One victory in Europe in this mile-and-a half prize 12 months ago, but he was returning to Ireland this weekend having suffered four consecutive defeats, including when a slightly disappointing fourth in the Dubai World Cup on his first start of 2012.

denphone

28-05-2012 06:35

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Lilac blossoms in D'Ispahan.

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

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Golden Lilac got the better of the hat-trick-seeking Cirrus Des Aigles to make a winning seasonal reappearance in the Prix d'Ispahan at Longchamp.

Words of praise for Speaking.

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

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Speaking Of Which annihilated his rivals in the Group Three Airlie Stud Gallinule Stakes at the Curragh and is heading for the Irish Derby.

The Cork maiden winner, fitted with first-time blinkers, ran keenly in the early stages, but was still travelling better than anything once they straightened for home under Pat Smullen.

Dermot Weld's 7-1 chance shot to the lead once the gap came and continued to extend his advantage. The official margin of victory was nine lengths, with the Aidan O'Brien-trained pair of Soon and Athens second and third respectively

denphone

29-05-2012 06:27

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Black Caviar to swerve Sussex clash.

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

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A clash between the equine superstars of the northern and southern hemispheres has been ruled out at Goodwood, with brilliant Australian mare Black Caviar not among the entries for the Qipco Sussex Stakes on August 1.

Prize-money was to be boosted to Â£1million if Black Caviar and Frankel could be enticed for what would have been one of the races of all time, with the pair unbeaten in 31 outings between them.

Art books Ascot ticket.

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...2&sub=&day=Tue

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Artigiano may have booked his place in what is likely to be a huge Godolphin team for Royal Ascot by turning in an impressive opening victory at Leicester.

Mahmood Al Zarooni's American-bred juvenile caught the eye when narrowly beaten into third on his racecourse debut at York earlier this month and was the 11-10 favourite to go a couple of places better in the Pytchley Maiden Stakes.

It was clear from halfway Frankie Dettori's mount had his rivals in real trouble and he finished his race off in some style, scoring by six lengths from Pearl Noir.

Fabre - No doubt about Lilac class.

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...2&sub=&day=Tue

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Andre Fabre has hailed Golden Lilac as the best filly he has ever trained in the wake of her defeat of Cirrus Des Aigles in the Prix D'Ispahan at Longchamp on Sunday.

Making her seasonal reappearance, the four-year-old quickened up impressively to beat the Dubai Sheema Classic winner, and she has only lost once in her life, when third to Galikova in the Prix Guilaume D'Ornano last August.

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