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denphone 30-05-2012 05:25
Re: Horse Racing
 
Balding unfazed by Bonfire.

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

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Trainer Andrew Balding believes Bonfire's temperament will stand up to the test of the electric atmosphere of Saturday's Investec Derby at Epsom.

Winner of the Dante at York, so often the key trial for the blue riband race, some were concerned about his exuberant antics on the way to the start that day.
Improved makes Chantilly return.

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

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Most Improved will make his return to action in Sunday's Prix du Jockey Club at Chantilly, trainer Brian Meehan has confirmed.

One of the talking horses over the winter, he was forced to miss his intended comeback in the Craven Stakes and also the 2000 Guineas through injury.

He held an entry in the Heron Stakes at Sandown on Thursday, but Meehan has aimed straight for the top with the Lawman colt, who has done all his racing to date over seven furlongs.
House returns in Gerard.

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

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Carlton House is the headline name in a field of six for Thursday's Betfair Brigadier Gerard Stakes at Sandown.

The Queen's colt won last year's Dante and was third in the Derby, but will be having his first start since finishing fourth in the Irish Derby.

Dubai World Cup winner Monterosso is a surprise absentee from the race, and Godolphin rely instead on Hunter's Light. Colombian, who landed the Gordon Richards Stakes for John Gosden, returns to the Esher track.
Poll heads Sandown contenders.

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

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Godolphin's star stayer Opinion Poll heads a field of 10 declared for the Betfair Henry II Stakes at Sandown on Thursday.

The Mahmood Al Zarooni-trained horse won the Dubai Gold Cup on his latest start and takes in this Group Three contest ahead of a possible tilt at the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot

denphone 30-05-2012 16:31
Re: Horse Racing
 
O'Brien has six appeal in Oaks.

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...n+Oaks&day=Wed

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Maybe is one of Aidan O'Brien's six runners in a field of 14 declared for the Investec Oaks at Epsom on Friday.

The daughter of Galileo bids to go two places better than in the 1000 Guineas, when she was a beaten favourite behind her stablemate Homecoming Queen.

O'Brien is going to the Surrey track with all guns blazing as he seeks a fourth win in the fillies' Classic. The Ballydoyle trainer is also represented by the unbeaten Kissed, Betterbetterbetter, Devotion, Twirl and Was. However, Kissed will only run if conditions are suitable.

denphone 31-05-2012 05:04
Re: Horse Racing
 
Dettori to share Godolphin mounts.

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

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Frankie Dettori can no longer expect to take all the big-race rides as number one jockey to Godolphin, racing manager Simon Crisford has said.

Sheikh Mohammed's outfit recruited two further top riders this season in Mickael Barzalona, winner of the Derby last year on Pour Moi, and Silvestre de Sousa, runner-up to Paul Hanagan in the jockeys' title race.

Barzalona will ride Kailani for one of Godolphin's trainers, Mahmood Al Zarooni, in the Investec Oaks at Epsom on Friday, leaving Dettori without a mount.
Carlton ready for Sandown return.

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

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Last year's Derby third Carlton House will be on something of a fact-finding mission as he is pitched back into action in Thursday's Betfair Brigadier Gerard Stakes at Sandown.

The four-year-old was sent off favourite for the Investec Derby last year after winning two of his three previous starts, including the Dante, but the Queen's colt did not enjoy an ideal passage at Epsom and was subsequently fourth in the Irish Derby at the end of last June.

denphone 31-05-2012 16:55
Re: Horse Racing
 
Trainers back 'best rider' Dettori.

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

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Several trainers taking advantage of Frankie Dettori's surprising availability on Derby Day have given a ringing endorsement of the superstar jockey's talents.

News outlets went into meltdown on Wednesday night amid a false rumour that the 41-year-old was to retire following the decision by Godolphin to choose Mickael Barzalona to ride Kailani in Friday's Investec Oaks.

denphone 01-06-2012 05:09
Re: Horse Racing
 
House shines in Brigadier.

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

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Carlton House (10-11 favourite) made an accomplished return from a long absence by claiming the Betfair Brigadier Gerard Stakes at Sandown.

The Sir Michael Stoute-trained colt, owned by Her Majesty The Queen, had not been sighted since finishing fourth in the Irish Derby last June, but looked the essence of vitality in Esher, and was perhaps a little too keen to get on with things, virtually from the start, as Colombian's early pace was sedate at best.

I'm A Dreamer came through to lead two furlongs out, closely followed by Hunter's Light on her outside, but Carlton House bisected that duo as they sprinted inside the final furlong to collect by a length and three-quarters in the hands of Ryan Moore.
Poll tops charts in Henry II.

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

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The honourably consistent Opinion Poll secured another big race in the Betfair Henry II Stakes at Sandown.

Trained by Mahmood Al Zarooni and ridden by Frankie Dettori, the six-year-old stayer could not have looked any more stylish in the Group Three over an extended two miles.
Dettori double as Cogito strikes.

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

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The Frankie Dettori-ridden Cogito (8-1) won an engaging renewal of the Betfair Heron Stakes, giving the jockey a double on the Sandown card after his win in the Henry II Stakes on Opinion Poll.

Brian Meehan's colt preserved his unbeaten record by taking some not inconsiderable scalps courtesy of another cute ride from the Italian.
Fugue Maybe able to turn the tables.

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

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The Fugue bids to reverse the 1000 Guineas form with Maybe when she lines up in the Investec Oaks at Epsom on Friday.

John Gosden's filly was one place behind the Ballydoyle representative in fourth spot at Newmarket and has since run out a convincing winner over Twirl in the Musidora Stakes over an extended mile and a quarter at York.
Oaks trip Maybe an issue - O'Brien.

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

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Joseph O'Brien has his fingers crossed Maybe will last home when she steps up to a mile and a half in the Investec Oaks at Epsom on Friday.

The 19-year-old is excited at the prospect of partnering the daughter of Galileo, who heads a strong team of fillies from his father Aidan's stable in the fillies' Classic, and though he was convinced Maybe would stay the eight furlongs of the Qipco 1000 Guineas at Newmarket, this extra half a mile is another matter.

denphone 01-06-2012 15:00
Re: Horse Racing
 
Clinical makes it count.

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

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Clinical went a couple of places better than in 2011 with a game victory in the Princess Elizabeth Stakes at Epsom.

Sir Mark Prescott used this Group Three event as a launchpad to the filly's campaign last year, when she was beaten by Antara before going on to autumn Listed victories in Germany, Ireland and at Lingfield.

denphone 01-06-2012 17:05
Re: Horse Racing
 
Was whizzes home in Oaks.

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

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Aidan O'Brien's Was claimed victory in the Investec Oaks at Epsom in the hands of Seamie Heffernan.

The 20-1 chance was ridden positively in the early stages of the mile-and-a-half contest, just tracking the early pace set by Nayarra, with stablemate Twirl also well to the fore.

Leading fancy Vow ranged up to make a race of it at the top of the home straight, but Was quickened best of all against the far rail to take top honours by a neck from Shirocco Star, with favourite The Fugue coming from a long way back to claim third and Vow fourth.

denphone 02-06-2012 05:23
Re: Horse Racing
 
Glance stokes up Balding fire.

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

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Andrew Balding and Jimmy Fortune received the perfect confidence-booster on the eve of Derby Day as Side Glance returned to his best form in the Investec Diomed Stakes at Epsom.

The pair's biggest moment of the meeting is still to come through leading Classic contender Bonfire, while a far bigger challenge could await Side Glance (4-1) after he emulated his sire, Passing Glance, winner of this Group Three event in 2004.
Delzangles chases Chantilly prize.

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

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Mikel Delzangles is keeping his fingers crossed the decision to bypass the Investec Derby at Epsom in favour of the French equivalent pays off with his unbeaten colt Kesampour on Sunday.

The son of King's Best won comfortably on his two appearances as a juvenile and made a winning return in Listed company at the beginning of April. A step up to Pattern company did not stop his winning run as he then landed the Prix Greffulhe, all four victories coming at Saint-Cloud.

denphone 02-06-2012 17:33
Re: Horse Racing
 
St Nick wears Coronation crown.


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

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St Nicholas Abbey defended his crown in the Diamond Jubilee Coronation Cup at Epsom with a brilliant performance under Joseph O'Brien.

The Aidan O'Brien-trained son of Montjeu was sent off the 8-11 favourite to get back to winning ways, having suffered a shock defeat at the hands of his pacemaker Windsor Palace in his prep run at the Curragh.


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Camelot etched in Derby legend.

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

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Hot favourite Camelot kept his unbeaten record intact with a superb victory in the Investec Derby at Epsom.

Aidan O'Brien's 2000 Guineas hero was sent off the 8-13 favourite to complete the Classic double, and the trainer's son, Joseph, 19, was happy to sit towards the rear for much of the mile-and-a-half journey.

For a moment in the straight it appeared his stablemate Astrology had stolen a march, but Camelot mowed him down heading towards the final furlong and finished strongly to secure a five-length success over Main Sequence, who narrowly denied O'Brien a one-two, getting up on the line to edge second.

denphone 03-06-2012 05:49
Re: Horse Racing
 
Lanigan so proud of Main effort.

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

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David Lanigan was over the moon with the effort of Main Sequence in the Investec Derby.

The Lingfield Derby Trial winner surrendered his unbeaten record, but lost nothing in defeat as he got up on the line to claim second from Astrology, stablemate of the impressive winner Camelot.

Lanigan would not confirm a tilt at the Irish Derby would be next on the agenda, preferring instead to take stock of things after the dust has settled.
Stone springs surprise in Dash.

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

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John Best's Stone Of Folca sprang a 50-1 shock in the Investec Specialist Bank 'Dash' at Epsom under Luke Morris.

The four-year-old had shown little promise in recent starts and looked to be up against it from a wide draw, but he got off to smart start and soon tacked across to the near side.

He made his way to the front and although Desert Law was finishing off strongly in the last of the five furlongs, Stone Of Folca was always doing enough to hold on by half a length.
Channon strikes with Chilworth.

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

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Mick Channon's Chilworth Icon ran out a narrow winner of the Investec Woodcote Stakes at Epsom under Martin Harley.

The trainer-jockey combination enjoyed their first Classic success with Samitar in last weekend's Irish 1000 Guineas and struck again with this 12-1 shot.
Music can't reach pinnacle.

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

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Set To Music narrowly failed to give The Queen a notable success as part of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations when second in the Grosvenor Casinos Pinnacle Stakes at Haydock.

The filly could not quite get to the game Shimmering Surf (9-1), who held off all-comers in the closing stages.

denphone 03-06-2012 13:47
Re: Horse Racing
 
Hermival in Ascot frame.

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

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Hermival is reported to have returned to France "sore" following his disappointing performance in the Irish 2000 Guineas.

The Mikel Delzangles-trained colt was considered a major contender for the Curragh Classic after placing third behind Camelot and compatriot French Fifteen in the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket, but he was well beaten into sixth.
Bolger targets Dawn raid on Naas.

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

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Dawn Approach headlines a field of seven for the Alfred Nobel Rochestown Stakes at Naas on Monday.

Jim Bolger's unbeaten two-year-old already features in ante-post lists for next season's 2000 Guineas on the back of victories over the minimum trip at the Curragh and at this track last time out, where he stepped up to six furlongs
Lynam Power-ed up for Ascot.

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

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Edward Lynam is hoping Royal Ascot will finally see Sole Power in his true colours when he lines up for the King's Stand Stakes later this month.

The five-year-old sprinter has disappointed in both his runs at the Berkshire track to date, including in last year's renewal of the Group One feature, when he was only eighth to Prohibit.

denphone 03-06-2012 16:08
Re: Horse Racing
 
Loud a big noise for Channon.

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

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Mick Channon's Laugh Out Loud made every yard of the running under William Buick to collect top honours in the Prix De Sandringham at Chantilly.

The West Ilsley trainer enjoyed his first taste of Classic glory when Samitar landed last Sunday's Irish 1000 Guineas and he secured another big prize in France as this was a Group Two contest
Saonois wins rough French Derby.

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

Quote:
Imperial Monarch was out of luck for the Aidan O'Brien team as Saonois claimed a rough renewal of the Prix du Jockey Club at Chantilly.

O'Brien and his son Joseph were bidding for a Derby double following the triumph of Camelot at Epsom on Saturday, but Imperial Monarch was last turning for home after being shuffled back and badly impeded, and although he picked up well once switched wide, his late flourish was not enough to get near the leaders.

The honours went to Saonois, trained by J-P Gauvin and ridden by Antoine Hamelin, with Saint Baudolino claiming the runner-up spot in a bunch finish for the places.

denphone 04-06-2012 05:20
Re: Horse Racing
 
Leger backers courting Camelot.

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

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Big-race sponsors Ladbrokes have pledged to put everything into making it a day to remember should Camelot go for the Triple Crown by running in the St Leger at Doncaster on September 15.

The 'Magic Sign' have seen the world's oldest Classic enjoy something of a renaissance since they took over sponsorship in 2005 and the icing on the cake would be for Camelot to attempt to become only the 16th horse in history to add the race to victories in the 2000 Guineas and Derby.
Knight bows out at Fontwell.

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

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Henrietta Knight failed to end her hugely successful career on a high when her final two runners were well beaten at Fontwell.

The West Lockinge trainer, who won a hat-trick of Cheltenham Gold Cups with the great Best Mate, was out of luck with My Friend Riquet and Seventh Hussar, both ridden by Dominic Elsworth.

My Friend Riquet was 11th of 12th behind Romeo Americo in the Flowers Unlimited - Fontwell Park's Recommended Florist Maiden Hurdle, while Seventh Hussar was last to finish as Blue Hills took the Hope for Hearing, Evie's Race Handicap Chase.

denphone 04-06-2012 09:04
Re: Horse Racing
 
Big Mac excited by Triple Crown.

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

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TV broadcaster John McCririck is delighted that connections of 2000 Guineas and Derby hero Camelot are considering a tilt at the Triple Crown in the St Leger at Doncaster in September.

He believes the historical importance of the feat must make it attractive to the team behind Saturday's impressive winner.

"I've campaigned for it. We have to go back to our forefathers. They knew how to test a horse. Over the mile of the Guineas, then the adaptability over a mile and a half of Epsom, and be able to stay in the Leger, all over a long period of time, the whole season," said the Channel 4 Racing and At The Races pundit

denphone 05-06-2012 05:22
Re: Horse Racing
 
Dawn completes hat-trick at Naas.

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

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Dawn Approach maintained his 100% record when duly completing the hat-trick in the Alfred Nobel Rochestown Stakes.

Jim Bolger's 4-9 shot had to work hard for this Listed success as Richard Hannon's raider Mister Marc proved a tough rival.

The pair had the race between them from the start and it was only inside the final furlong that Dawn Approach showed his superiority to win by two and three-quarter lengths under Kevin Manning.
No Ascot trip for sidelined Parish.

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

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Jim Bolger has warned his sidelined Classic hope Parish Hall will not be ready for an engagement at Royal Ascot.

The trainer had issued bullish reports about last year's Dewhurst Stakes winner and had intended to run him in both the Abu Dhabi Irish 2000 Guineas and last weekend's Investec Derby, but had to withdraw him on the morning of the former due to a leg infection.
Super Spirit scoops Listed spoils.

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

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One Spirit (6-1) was rewarded for her good effort behind Emulous in a Group Three heat at the Curragh recently when taking Listed honours in the Owenstown Stud Stakes.

denphone 06-06-2012 05:15
Re: Horse Racing
 
Curragh option for Camelot.

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

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Investec Derby hero Camelot could run in the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby at the Curragh on June 30.

The unbeaten Aidan O'Brien-trained colt landed the Epsom Classic in style at the weekend to supplement his Qipco 2000 Guineas success at Newmarket last month and is odds-on to become the first horse since Nijinsky in 1970 to win the Triple Crown by adding the Ladbrokes St Leger to his haul at Doncaster in September.
Jalaa books Coventry ticket.

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

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Jalaa marked himself out as Royal Ascot material when making a successful debut for the Richard Hannon team in the Smooth Radio Oadby Maiden Stakes at Leicester.

A 200,000 guineas purchase and a half-brother to 2008 Dewhurst Stakes winner Intense Focus, the Street Cry colt was well on top in the closing stages, running out a ready winner as he strode two and a half lengths clear under Paul Hanagan
Saint-Cloud mission for Danedream.

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

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Peter Schiergen's star filly Danedream will return to France for her next appearance later this month.

Last year Danedream became the first German-trained runner to win the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe since 1975 when scorching clear in a record time.

denphone 06-06-2012 12:26
Re: Horse Racing
 
Tua lined up for Gold Cup.

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

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Askar Tau is on course for a second crack at the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot after pleasing trainer Marcus Tregoning in his prep run.

The Group Two-winning stayer was sixth behind Opinion Poll in the Henry II Stakes at Sandown last Thursday in his first race since he was fifth to Fame And Glory in the two-and-a-half-mile Group One in Berkshire last summer.
Morrison lining up major targets.

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

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Hughie Morrison is considering the options for his two Investec Oaks runners, Shirocco Star and Coquet.

The former covered herself in glory when beaten only a neck in second behind Was at Epsom on Friday, while Coquet finished strongly to take sixth place after being badly hampered at a crucial stage.

The Ribblesdale Stakes at Royal Ascot is a possibility for both fillies, with Shirocco Star also having the Darley Irish Oaks as an alternative, while a trip to France is possible for Coquet.

denphone 07-06-2012 05:25
Re: Horse Racing
 
Caviar sets off on epic journey.

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

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Black Caviar finally boarded a plane heading towards Britain on Wednesday for her hugely-anticipated appearance in the Diamond Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot.

Peter Moody's mare has become one of the all-time greats in Australian racing after her remorseless rise through the sprinting division, and will be looking for her 22nd victory from as many starts on June 23.
Camelot entered for King George.

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

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Investec Derby hero Camelot features among 37 initial entries for the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot on July 21.

The 2000 Guineas winner completed the Classic double at Epsom last weekend and is now being touted as a potential Triple Crown winner, should connections give the green light to a St Leger bid. The Irish Derby would seem his most likely next port of call, but he could then step up and take on his elders, with the King George a possibility.

The three-year-old is one of a host of entries for Ballydoyle maestro Aidan O'Brien, with other potential challengers including Coronation Cup winner St Nicholas Abbey and Oaks heroine Was.

denphone 07-06-2012 13:29
Re: Horse Racing
 
Strong Suit excels in workout.

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

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Strong Suit thrilled connections in a workout on Wednesday morning ahead of a likely clash with Frankel in the Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot.

Richard Hannon's colt has yet to make his four-year-old debut after sidestepping the Lockinge Stakes at Newbury on account of the testing conditions, but will soon make his competitive comeback.
Harbour Palace bid in the balance.

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

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Harbour Watch is at best "50-50" to line up in the St James's Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot, according to the owner's racing manager, David Redvers.

Richard Hannon's three-year-old was hugely impressive on his three starts as a juvenile, but has not yet seen the racecourse this season after suffering a setback.

denphone 08-06-2012 05:20
Re: Horse Racing
 
Caviar jets in for Royal run.

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

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Australian sensation Black Caviar has arrived safely in Britain ahead of her intended run at Royal Ascot.

The six-year-old mare is unbeaten in 21 starts for trainer Peter Moody and is a hot favourite for the Diamond Jubilee Stakes at the Royal meeting. She landed at Heathrow airport late on Thursday afternoon after a 30-hour journey from Melbourne
Grimm pointed to Ascot.

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

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Tales Of Grimm is on course for a Group race at Royal Ascot following an encouraging first run of the campaign at Sandown.

The Sir Michael Stoute-trained colt was third to Cogito in the Listed Heron Stakes on what was only his second career start.

The Group Three Tercentenary Stakes over 10 furlongs and the Group One St James's Palace stakes over a mile are the two races connections have in mind.

denphone 09-06-2012 05:41
Re: Horse Racing
 
Another out of Belmont Stakes.

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

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Triple Crown aspirant I'll Have Another will not run in the Belmont Stakes on Saturday, trainer Doug O'Neill told American radio.

The three-year-old was aiming for racing immortality after his victories in the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness Stakes, but has been taken out of the mile-and-a-half contest in New York after reportedly suffering a leg injury.
Cecil hoping for Camelot clash.

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

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Sir Henry Cecil believes a clash between his stable star Frankel and dual Classic winner Camelot would be something to savour.

And the Newmarket trainer feels the Juddmonte International at York in August, sponsored by Frankel's owner Khalid Abdullah, would be the most likely race for a showdown between the two unbeaten colts from different generations.

"If he (Frankel) comes through these next two races all right (the Queen Anne and the Sussex), the Juddmonte would be more interesting," Cecil told At The Races.

denphone 09-06-2012 14:17
Re: Horse Racing
 
Lyons maps out Ascot plan.

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

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Ger Lyons is assembling a small but select team for Royal Ascot as he chases his second winner at the showpiece meeting.

The County Meath trainer struck with 20-1 shot Elletelle in the 2007 Queen Mary Stakes, with Johnny Murtagh steering the youngster to a half-length success over Starlit Sands.

denphone 09-06-2012 16:49
Re: Horse Racing
 
So You Think heads Eclipse betting.

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

denphone 10-06-2012 05:16
Re: Horse Racing
 
British runners placed in France.

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

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British raiders Archbishop and Coupe De Ville finished second and third respectively in the Prix Paul De Moussac at Chantilly.

denphone 10-06-2012 14:02
Re: Horse Racing
 
Matz hails Rags-to-riches story.

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

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Trainer Michael Matz insisted Union Rags had always possessed star quality after the colt claimed the Belmont Stakes.

Although the race was greatly diminished by the withdrawal of Triple Crown aspirant I'll Have Another, New York racegoers were still treated to a blockbuster finish as Union Rags, ridden by John Velazquez, came fast and late in the $1million heat to deny Paynter by a short neck
Shantaram in frame for King Edward.

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

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Connections of Shantaram are mulling options for the promising colt after he got off the mark at Newmarket on Friday.

The King Edward VII Stakes at Royal Ascot remains a possibility for the John Gosden-trained three-year-old, who made hard work of landing prohibitive odds of 1-8, but that was put down to a dislike for rain-softened ground.

denphone 10-06-2012 16:28
Re: Horse Racing
 
French glory for Thousand.

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

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Willie Mullins' outstanding hurdler Thousand Stars put up a superb performance to land the Grande Course De Haies D'Auteuil for the second year running.

The grey stormed past Nikita Du Berlais after jumping the final flight to win the race known as the French Champion Hurdle very cosily in the hands of Ruby Walsh

denphone 11-06-2012 05:23
Re: Horse Racing
 
Hannon mulling juvenile targets.

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

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Richard Hannon's two-year-old team for Royal Ascot is taking shape after the champion trainer posted four more wins with his juveniles on Friday and Saturday.

The Taj, Olympic Glory, Havana Gold and City Image added to Hannon's juvenile tally for the campaign, though not all the quartet will be bound for the big meeting at the Berkshire track.

"We have a couple more important work mornings before we finalise plans for Royal Ascot," he told www.richardhannonracing.tv.
Rock on track for Gold Cup.

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

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Saddler's Rock is on course for the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot after pleasing trainer John Oxx on his reappearance at Leopardstown.

Oxx described the outing as a "nice prep race" after the four-year-old found Midnight Soprano, who was receiving 10lb, just half a length too good in the Listed Saval Beg Stakes over a mile and three-quarters on Friday.

denphone 12-06-2012 05:49
Re: Horse Racing
 
Planteur primed for big assignment.

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

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Marco Botti reports his French import Planteur to be going the right way ahead of the Prince Of Wales's Stakes at Royal Ascot on Wednesday week.

The son of Danehill Dancer will bid to improve on his fourth in the 10-furlong Group One 12 months ago, when he was in the care of Elie Lellou
Ward planning strong Ascot raid.

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

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Ground-breaking American trainer Wesley Ward is bringing yet another strong team to Royal Ascot and plans to field runners in every two-year-old event at the meeting.

The Kentucky-based handler burst on to the scene in 2009 when Strike The Tiger won the Windsor Castle Stakes and Jealous Again bounded away with the Queen Mary, becoming the first US-based trainer to taste success at the summer highlight.

denphone 12-06-2012 12:08
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Society ready to rock in Jubilee.

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

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Connections of Society Rock are unfazed by the prospect of taking on Black Caviar in the Diamond Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot.

Although the Australian sensation will be a short price to defend her unbeaten record, Society Rock's trainer, James Fanshawe, is upbeat about his representative's chances as the five-year-old entire attempts to win back-to-back renewals of the Group One.
Ascot ground currently soft.

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

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Royal Ascot is expected to start on easy ground following heavy rain at the Berkshire track.

The going is s currently predominately soft with heavy patches on the round course and there is an unsettled forecast over the weekend.

Clerk of the course Chris Stickels told At The Races on Tuesday morning: "Last week we had a quite substantial amount of rain, 47 millimetres in total, and then at the end of the week it dried off nicely with the strong breezes.

"However the last 36 hours have been quite extraordinary. We've had 55 millimetres since 9pm on Sunday and it has only just in the last hour or so stopped raining. We're now soft ground, there's the odd heavy patch around Swinley Bottom but it is certainly soft ground elsewhere.

denphone 13-06-2012 05:12
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Spencer relishing Glory bid.

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

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Jamie Spencer is looking forward to being reunited with Fame And Glory as they go for back-to-back victories in the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot on Thursday week.

Aidan O'Brien's stayer also won the Qipco British Champions Long Distance Cup at the Berkshire course in the autumn to prove himself top class.

The trainer's son, Joseph O'Brien, was in the saddle when Fame And Glory made a successful reappearance in the Vintage Crop Stakes at Navan last month, and Spencer expects the six-year-old to be in prime condition when he defends his crown.
Kissed heads Chantilly team.

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

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Kissed, a late withdrawal from the Investec Oaks, is among four Aidan O'Brien possibles for the Prix de Diane Longines at Chantilly on Sunday.

O'Brien took the unbeaten daughter of Galileo out at Epsom because of the drying ground, yet still went on to win the fillies' Classic with Was.

The Ballydoyle trainer has also left in Twirl, who was only 11th at Epsom, plus French 1000 Guineas second Up, as well as Wonderful, at the latest forfeit stage for the French equivalent of the Oaks.
Smullen sweet on Emulous.

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

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Pat Smullen is excited at the prospect of Emulous going for the Windsor Forest Stakes at Royal Ascot.

The jockey was delighted with her victory in the Group Three Equestrian Stakes at the Curragh on her seasonal reappearance last month, when she had to give weight to all her eight rivals and comfortably beat One Spirit by a length and three-quarters.
Colombo backed for Coventry.

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

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Cristoforo Colombo has virtually halved in price for next week's Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot after being the subject of a sustained gamble.

Coral now make the Aidan O'Brien-trained colt their 7-2 favourite from 6-1 for the Group Two event, the fourth race on the opening afternoon of the showpiece meeting, following his maiden win at Navan last month.

His sire, Henrythenavigator, who was also trained by O'Brien, won the Coventry in 2007.

denphone 14-06-2012 05:41
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No ground worries for Caviar.

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

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Big-race rider Luke Nolen is confident Australian superstar Black Caviar will not be inconvenienced by the prospect of soft ground in the Diamond Jubilee Stakes at Ascot on Saturday week.

The unbeaten mare arrived in Britain last Thursday and stands on the verge of her 22nd straight victory, with all but three of her wins having come under Nolen, who has experience of the Berkshire track riding in the Shergar Cup.
Moody plots Diamond workouts.

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

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Peter Moody is likely to crank Black Caviar's Royal Ascot preparations up a notch with a more serious piece of work in Newmarket this weekend.

The unbeaten Australian superstar arrived in Britain last Thursday ahead of her tilt at the Diamond Jubilee Stakes, and has only been spotted doing light exercise on the gallops as Moody had ensured she was fighting fit before she left home soil.
Two added to St James's Palace.

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

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Richard Fahey's Gabrial and the Francois Rohaut-trained French 2000 Guineas winner Lucayan have been supplemented for the St James's Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot on Tuesday.

Their addition to the Group One contest for three-year-old colts brings the number of horses for the mile feature to 22 at the confirmation stage.

Power, winner of the Irish 2000 Guineas, heads Aidan O'Brien's six remaining entries and is joined by Daddy Longlegs, Reply, Requisition, Vault and Wrote. The Bryan Smart-trained Foxtrot Romeo, runner-up to Power in the Curragh Classic, is also expected to take his chance.
Frankel in Queen Anne dozen.

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

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Frankel features among 12 possibles for the Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot on Tuesday and is long odds-on to win.

Sir Henry Cecil's brilliant colt has swept aside everything put before him in his career to date, and seeks to take his unbeaten run to 11 in the Group One over the straight mile that brings the curtain up on the five-day meeting.

denphone 14-06-2012 14:50
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Head not running scared of Caviar.

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

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Freddie Head is relishing the prospect of taking on Black Caviar in the Diamond Jubilee Stakes with Moonlight Cloud next week.

Some already have the Australian mare home and hosed in the Group One over six furlongs - but the French trainer believes his classy filly will put up a stern fight. Having beaten Society Rock by four lengths in last season's Prix Maurice de Gheest, she returned to action this term with an easy win at Longchamp.
Group One pair top Forest field.

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

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Emulous and Nahrain are the class acts in Wednesday's Windsor Forest Stakes at Royal Ascot at the six-day stage.

As both are Group One winners already, they will be forced to carry a penalty in the Group Two event

denphone 15-06-2012 05:21
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Aigles aim undecided.

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

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Corine Barande-Barbe has still not made a final decision on whether Cirrus Des Aigles will take his chance in the Prince Of Wales's Stakes at Royal Ascot on Wednesday.

The six-year-old, who has won nearly £4million in prize money, also has the Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud, in which he was second to Sarafina 12 months ago, as an option.

With the ground currently on the soft side at Ascot, Barande-Barbe is leaning towards bringing him over from France due to his ability to handle a bit of cut.
Bolger takes Coventry approach.

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

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Jim Bolger has confirmed Dawn Approach an intended starter in the Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot on Tuesday.

The unbeaten son of Bolger's Classic hero New Approach has a perfect record from three outings, and was last seen winning a Listed race at Naas from the Richard Hannon-trained Mister Marc. The seven-furlong Chesham Stakes had also been mentioned as a possibility, but Bolger will go for the six-furlong Coventry on the opening afternoon.

denphone 15-06-2012 17:09
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Late decision likely on Bated run.

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

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Roger Charlton will make a late decision on whether Bated Breath takes his chance in the King's Stand Stakes at Royal Ascot on Tuesday.

With a preference for a decent surface, the Beckhampton handler may switch his sights back to the Diamond Jubilee Stakes on Saturday, giving the ground a chance to dry out.
Fame on track for more glory.

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

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Last year's winner Fame And Glory heads 13 horses left in the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot on Thursday.

The six-year-old, trained by Aidan O'Brien, warmed up for the defence of his crown by giving 10lb and a neck beating to Unaccompanied in the Vintage Crop Stakes at Navan last month.

denphone 16-06-2012 05:22
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Lightening bows out.

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

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Last year's Cheveley Park Stakes winner Lightening Pearl has been retired to the paddocks.

The filly gave trainer Ger Lyons and owner Sheikh Fahad their first Group One success but after disappointing at Leopardstown on Thursday night, the decision has been taken to draw stumps on her career.

"She hasn't been giving us the vibes this year, which I was afraid of as her mum and her sister didn't train on," said Lyons.
Minidress added to Ribblesdale.

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

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Godolphin have supplemented Minidress into the field for the Ribblesdale Stakes at Royal Ascot on Thursday.

A total of 22 fillies are now possible for the Group Two event with Mahmood Al Zarooni's charge added at the latest stage. Stablemate Kailani, seventh in the Investec Oaks, is also a possible.

The Fugue, considered by many to be an unlucky loser in the Classic when third, could bid for compensation, while William Haggas' Vow, fourth at Epsom, has stood her ground.

denphone 17-06-2012 05:27
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Secret retains perfect record.

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

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Pearl Secret had been considered too immature to be risked against many of the world's top sprinters at Royal Ascot next week, but it will not be long before he throws his hat into the ring after stretching his unbeaten record to four at Sandown.

David Barron's powerfully-built colt had already been anointed as a potential Group One performer after winning in minor company at Doncaster and York earlier in the season.
Royer-Dupre relies on Man.

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

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Alain de Royer-Dupre is expecting a big run from Reliable Man in the Prince of Wales's Stakes at Royal Ascot on Wednesday.

Last year's French Derby winner has been well beaten in two starts this term, behind Cirrus Des Aigles in the Prix Ganay and Golden Lilac in the Prix d'Ispahan.

denphone 18-06-2012 05:19
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Frankel fails to scare off rivals.


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

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Frankel will face 10 rivals when he puts his unbeaten record on the line in the Queen Anne Stakes in the opening race of Royal Ascot 2012 on Tuesday.

Sir Henry Cecil's colt has produced some stunning performances during his 10-race career to date and was ominously perhaps most impressive on his four-year-old debut in the Lockinge Stakes at Newbury.
Classic joy for Murtagh.

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

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French 1000 Guineas heroine Beauty Parlour was denied a Classic double as the Johnny Murtagh-ridden Valyra ran out a shock winner of the Prix de Diane at Chantilly.

Although unbeaten in two previous starts, Jean-Claude Rouget's Valyra was allowed to start at 25-1 as seemingly the least fancied of three runners for the Aga Khan.

denphone 18-06-2012 13:42
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Frankel aiming to enhance record.

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

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Frankel goes for his 11th straight victory as he bids to get Royal Ascot off to the best possible start in the Queen Anne Stakes tomorrow.

Sir Henry Cecil's superstar colt has carried all before him so far and heads into the first race of five glorious days as the long odds-on favourite, having made an impressive reappearance as a four-year-old in the Lockinge Stakes at Newbury last month to register his sixth Group One success, despite suffering a setback that cost him 10 days' work.
Sea seeking Ascot success.

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

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Born To Sea has another chance to come out of the shadow of his illustrious half-brother Sea The Stars when he goes for glory in the St James's Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot on Tuesday.

The three-year-old colt has just one success to his name but while he was well-beaten in the Qipco 2000 Guineas at Newmarket, he finished as well as anything when fifth in the Irish equivalent, where he had the benefit of a hood to help him settle. Connections still regard him as a classy type and he will be sporting the hood again.

denphone 19-06-2012 05:33
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O'Brien has the Power in Palace.

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

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Power is the number one hope for the Aidan O'Brien stable in the St James's Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot as the Ballydoyle trainer bids for a seventh win in this prestigious contest.

Last year's Coventry Stakes hero put a poor performance in the Qipco 2000 Guineas at Newmarket behind him when winning the Irish equivalent. He was ridden that day by the trainer's son Joseph O'Brien, who is in the saddle once again.
Ortensia chasing Stand glory.

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

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As Australia watches the every move of Black Caviar at Royal Ascot this week, the Antipodean raid on the big meeting gets under way on the opening afternoon with Ortensia in the King's Stand Stakes.

Behind Diamond Jubilee Stakes-bound Black Caviar at Flemington in November 2010, the mare has hit the headlines in her own right since joining trainer Paul Messara, winning the Al Quoz Sprint in Dubai on World Cup night.
Hannon aims quartet at Coventry.

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

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Richard Hannon has high hopes of his team of four as the Marlborough trainer bids to add to his tally of three Coventry Stakes wins at Royal Ascot on Tuesday.

With Rock City (1989), Canford Cliffs (2009) and Strong Suit (2010) on the roll-of-honour in this two-year-old feature, Hannon looks to Sir Prancealot, The Taj, Olympic Glory and Master Of War to give him another victory.

denphone 19-06-2012 14:49
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Mighty Frankel still unbeaten.

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

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Frankel stretched his unbeaten record to 11 races by winning the Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot this afternoon.

Sir Henry Cecil's colt went into the race at very short odds and got the meeting off to a terrific start.

He was eased out to go past his pacemaker two furlongs out and stretched further and further clear in the closing stages to pass the post a long way ahead of Excelebration
The greatest racehorse in the world ever.:clap:

denphone 19-06-2012 16:50
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Bridge strikes King's Stand gold.

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...d+gold&day=Tue

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Little Bridge struck for Hong Kong in a furiously run King's Stand Stakes at Royal Ascot.

The Danny Shum-trained six-year-old was always towards the head of affairs and was the last off the bridle under Australian jockey Zac Purton. The 12-1 shot put the race to bed with a burst a furlong out and while Bated Breath tried to challenge, he was three-quarters of a length down at the line.
Improved takes Palace prize.

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

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Most Improved ran out a ready winner of the St James's Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot.

The 9-1 chance suffered an early-season setback that ruled him out of the Craven Stakes and the 2000 Guineas, and he had no luck in running in the French Derby at Chantilly earlier this month, but he suffered no such trouble on this occasion in the hands of Kieren Fallon.

denphone 20-06-2012 05:32
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Mullins tastes Ascot victory.

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

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Simenon gave leading National Hunt trainer Willie Mullins his first taste of Royal Ascot success when careering away with the Ascot Stakes in the hands of Ryan Moore.

Mullins is a regular trainer of winners at the Cheltenham, Aintree and Punchestown Festivals, but is a rare visitor to the summer showpiece meeting. A high-class Flat performer for Andrew Balding before joining Mullins to go hurdling, Simenon showed some smart form in his first few appearances over timber.
Improved takes Palace prize.

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

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Most Improved ran out a ready winner of the St James's Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot.

The 9-1 chance suffered an early-season setback that ruled him out of the Craven Stakes and the 2000 Guineas, and he had no luck in running in the French Derby at Chantilly earlier this month, but he suffered no such trouble on this occasion in the hands of Kieren Fallon.

Always travelling strongly, the Brian Meehan-trained three-year-old ran to the lead in the home straight and kept tight to the rail. Hermival and Gregorian came at him inside the final furlong, but Most Improved comfortably held the pair off to score by three-quarters of a length and a head.
Dawn delivers in Coventry.

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

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Dawn Approach lived up to his tall reputation with a hard-fought victory in the Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot.

The Jim Bolger-trained son of his Derby winner New Approach was one of the first off the bridle in the six-furlong heat, but the 7-2 chance stayed on strongly under Kevin Manning to run out a decisive winner in the end

denphone 21-06-2012 05:09
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Think spoils House party at Ascot.

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

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Aidan O'Brien's So You Think recorded his 10th top-class victory in the 150th Anniversary of Prince of Wales's Stakes at Royal Ascot.

The former Australian superstar suffered a shock odds-on reverse in this 10-furlong prize 12 months ago, but he got the job done in fine style on this occasion. Always travelling strongly in the hands of the trainer's son, Joseph, the six-year-old (4-5 favourite) looked likely to run out an easy winner when cruising to the front halfway up the home straight.

The Queen's Carlton House emerged on the far rail to launch a serious challenge, but So You Think saw him off, asserting close home to score by two and a quarter lengths. Carlton House just held on to the runner-up spot from Farhh, who finished as well as anything having encountered traffic problems in the straight.
Joviality has Gosden smiling.

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

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Joviality held off the late lunge of Chachamaidee to get John Gosden off the mark for Royal Ascot 2012 in the Windsor Forest Stakes.

Sir Henry Cecil's runner-up could go down as an unlucky loser after missing the break completely and ultimately being beaten just a neck.
Kitty rockets to Queen Mary glory.

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

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Ceiling Kitty claimed a fiercely-run Queen Mary Stakes at Royal Ascot for Tom Dascombe.

Although beaten on her first couple of starts, the youngster came good with victories in a Kempton maiden and a Listed race at York.

Dascombe had a much better fancied filly in the Group Two contest in the shape of Upward Spiral, but that one could only finish fourth as Ceiling Kitty claimed top honours at 20-1.
O'Brien strikes with Ishvana.

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

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Aidan O'Brien got off the mark for Royal Ascot 2012 as apparent second-string Ishvana claimed the Jersey Stakes.

The master of Ballydoyle also saddled leading fancy Reply, ridden by his son Joseph, but he failed to make an impact in the Group Three contest. Although Ishvana had filled the runner-up spot in the Irish 1,000 Guineas on her latest appearance, she was allowed to go off at 20-1.

denphone 21-06-2012 13:06
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Caviar on the menu in Jubilee.

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

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Australian superstar Black Caviar will face 14 rivals when she puts her unbeaten record on the line in Saturday's Diamond Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot.

Peter Moody's mare has enjoyed sensational success in her homeland, winning each of her 21 starts. She is the second-highest-rated horse in the world behind Tuesday's mesmerising Queen Anne Stakes winner, Frankel.
Coronation charges excite Channon.

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

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Mick Channon is excited about saddling Samitar and Laugh Out Loud for Friday's Coronation Stakes at Royal Ascot.

Samitar gave the West Ilsley handler his first major Classic success when springing a surprise in the Irish 1,000 Guineas at the Curragh. Young jockey Martin Harley keeps the ride in this Group One contest
Godolphin have duo going for Gold.

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

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Godolphin have two runners in this afternoon's Gold Cup at Royal Ascot, with Frankie Dettori opting to ride Colour Vision and Michael Barzalona set to partner Opinion Poll.

Colour Vision, trained by Saeed bin Suroor, was only third to the reopposing Fame And Glory at the Berkshire venue last October, but has since returned to action with a taking success at Kempton.

"Colour Vision showed a good turn of foot when he won at Kempton Park and he came out of that run in good order," Bin Suroor told www.godolphin.com.
Camelot has Champion Stakes option.

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

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A mouthwatering clash between Frankel and Camelot remains a possibility after trainer Aidan O'Brien confirmed the Champion Stakes at Ascot as an option for the latter.

Sir Henry Cecil's Frankel secured his 11th consecutive victory in the Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot on Tuesday and is next likely to step up to 10 furlongs for the Juddmonte International at York, bringing October's Champion Stakes into play.

denphone 21-06-2012 15:28
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Reckless powers to Norfolk glory.


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

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Reckless Abandon overcame clear signs of inexperience to record his second victory from as many starts in the Norfolk Stakes at Royal Ascot.

Clive Cox's Doncaster winner was smartly away in the five-furlong Group Two and quickened up to take the lead heading towards the furlong marker. It looked as though the 4-1 shot would throw away his chance as he hung violently left in the hands of Adam Kirby, coming right across to the stands side rail.
Frankel rating pegged at 140.


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

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Frankel's new rating of 140 has been confirmed by the British Horseracing Authority.

Many expected Sir Henry Cecil's star to be assessed at an even higher mark than that after his 11-length demolition job in Tuesday's Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot, a race he went into on a rating of 138.

denphone 22-06-2012 05:02
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Gold-en Vision for Frankie.

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

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Colour Vision and Frankie Dettori survived a stewards' inquiry as they held off fellow Godolphin runner Opinion Poll to take top honours in the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot.

The Italian rider had to choose between the pair earlier this week and many saw it as a surprise when he sided with Saeed bin Suroor's Colour Vision over the more established Opinion Poll.
Weld takes Highway to glory.

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

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Princess Highway emulated her dam Irresistible Jewel as she powered to victory in the Ribblesdale Stakes at Royal Ascot.

Dermot Weld saddled the latter to win the Group Two event 10 years ago in the hands of Pat Smullen for Moyglare Stud, and the same team struck gold once again with Princess Highway.

Investec Oaks second Shirocco Star set out to make all under Darryll Holland, getting a few on the stretch turning in after a canny ride, but Princess Highway (17-2) swept into the lead with two furlongs to run and did not stop, passing the post with six lengths to spare over 5-2 favourite The Fugue.
Reckless powers to Norfolk glory.

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

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Reckless Abandon overcame clear signs of inexperience to record his second victory from as many starts in the Norfolk Stakes at Royal Ascot.

Clive Cox's Doncaster winner was smartly away in the five-furlong Group Two and quickened up to take the lead heading towards the furlong marker. It looked as though the 4-1 shot would throw away his chance as he hung violently left in the hands of Adam Kirby, coming right across to the stands side rail.
Energizer powers up in Tercentenary.

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

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Energizer became the first German-trained winner at Royal Ascot when registering a comfortable victory in the Tercentenary Stakes.

Jens Hirschberger's hooded three-year-old was given a confident ride by Adrie de Vries and was produced with a withering run down the outside of the field in the home straight.

The 15-2 chance picked up Stipulate heading towards the final furlong and kicked clear to score by two and a half lengths. Rewarded and Kirsty Milczarek grabbed third place.

denphone 22-06-2012 14:17
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Distance test for Dunaden.

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

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Dunaden bids to confirm his middle-distance credentials when he contests the Hardwicke Stakes at Royal Ascot on Saturday.

Winner of the Melbourne Cup last year, he went on to land the Hong Kong Vase over 12 furlongs but has yet to make a mark in two starts at that trip this term, finishing third in the Jockey Club Stakes at Newmarket before fellow Hardwicke runner Aiken had him in the same position at Chantilly.
Noble's mission to follow Frankel.

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

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Frankel may have romped home on the opening day of Royal Ascot, but his full-brother Noble Mission faces a tougher task as he raises his sights to Group Two company today.

Like his unbeaten sibling, Noble Mission is trained by Sir Henry Cecil and he steps him up in both quality and distance in the King Edward VII Stakes, a race often referred to as the Ascot Derby.

denphone 22-06-2012 16:21
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Chippendale on winning streak.

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

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Two Sir Henry Cecil-trained stablemates fought out the finish of the King Edward VII Stakes at Royal Ascot, with Thomas Chippendale just getting the better of Noble Mission.

The runner-up was done no favours inside the final furlong when he was squeezed between Thought Worthy and the eventual winner
Newfangled spanks Albany rivals.

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

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Newfangled proved a different class to her opponents in the Albany Stakes at Royal Ascot.

The John Gosden-trained daughter of New Approach had created a big impression when successful on her Newmarket introduction a fortnight ago and she was a strongly-supported 7-4 favourite to follow up in this six-furlong Group Three contest.

A smart start meant she was in front from the outset and it was clear after a furlong that she was going to take some catching. William Buick asked his mount to quicken at the halfway stage and she readily put daylight between herself and her rivals in impressive style to win by two and a half lengths from Agent Allison.

denphone 22-06-2012 19:40
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Fallen crowned Coronation queen.

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

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Fallen For You showed style and speed in equal measure to win the Coronation Stakes at Royal Ascot for the red-hot John Gosden operation.

William Buick brought the 12-1 shot through with a swooping challenge from the rear in the straight to run out a three-and-a-quarter-length winner over stablemate Starscope. Irish History finished third, another two and a quarter lengths in arrears.
Sussex beckons for Frankel.

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

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Sir Henry Cecil has confirmed the Sussex Stakes at Goodwood as the most likely next port of call for Tuesday's awesome Queen Anne Stakes winner Frankel.

The world's highest-rated racehorse produced a career-best performance when annihilating his Group One rivals over a mile.

denphone 23-06-2012 04:59
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Estimate lands Royal victory.

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

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Estimate sparked Royal celebrations at Ascot when Sir Michael Stoute's filly appropriately won the Queen's Vase.

Two days after Carlton House was just denied by So You Think in the Prince Of Wales's Stakes, Her Majesty The Queen returned to the sacred Royal winner's enclosure for the first time since Free Agent claimed the Chesham Stakes in 2008.

The sense of occasion in Diamond Jubilee year was lost on no one as Her Majesty was afforded a rapturous ovation when receiving the prize for victorious owner from her husband Prince Philip, the Duke Of Edinburgh.
Gatewood too good in Wolferton.

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

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John Gosden and William Buick continued their domination of the fourth day of Royal Ascot when Gatewood got up close home to win the Wolferton Handicap.

Fresh from earlier wins on Newfangled and Fallen For You, Buick settled the recent York and Epsom scorer in the middle of the field early on.

The 3-1 favourite looked to have plenty to do when Mijhaar hit the front a furlong out, but the George Strawbridge-owned four-year-old came with a relentless run and struck by a neck. Black Spirit flew from the rear to claim second, with Mijhaar a narrow third and Qaraaba fourth.
Eton storms the Palace.

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

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Trainer Roger Varian notched his first Royal Ascot winner when Eton Forever defied a big weight in the Buckingham Palace Stakes.

The five-year-old, drawn on the far side, had started to become a little disappointing since winning the Spring Mile at Doncaster last year, but thrived at the Berkshire circuit

denphone 23-06-2012 13:56
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Unbeaten Black Caviar goes for 22nd win.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/horse-racing/18554331

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She has her own website, Facebook page, Twitter account, merchandising range and countless fans.

Now, after a journey halfway round the world, the record-breaking Australian mare Black Caviar is ready for Royal Ascot.

The 10,000-mile trip was an adventure in itself. She stood for more than 30 hours in a spandex compression suit inside a special cargo crate as she flew from Melbourne to London Heathrow via Singapore and Sharjah.

Once in London, she was taken to stables in Newmarket where she was in quarantine for 48 hours.

denphone 23-06-2012 16:12
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Caviar scrapes home in Jubilee.

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

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Black Caviar preserved her astounding unbeaten record with a desperately narrow triumph in the Diamond Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot.

The Australian sprinting sensation secured her 22nd consecutive victory with a dramatic head defeat of Moonlight Cloud.

It was a remarkable finish, however, as regular jockey Luke Nolen, who had looked in supreme control from the outset, appeared to ease down his mount close to the line. The 1-6 favourite still held on for a famous victory after a short wait for the photo-finish.

denphone 23-06-2012 20:08
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Sea makes waves in Hardwicke.

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

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Sea Moon ran out a hugely impressive winner of the Hardwicke Stakes at Royal Ascot for Sir Michael Stoute.

Sent off the 3-1 favourite, the colt showed an electric turn of foot at the two-furlong pole under Ryan Moore and burst clear of his field after Aiken had led them coming into the straight.

At the line the Khalid Abdullah-owned four-year-old had three and a quarter lengths in hand of Melbourne Cup winner Dunaden, who was hampered when making his challenge, with Red Cadeaux in third
Dettori strikes with Tha'ir.

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...#39;ir&day=Sat

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Frankie Dettori claimed his second Royal Ascot winner of the week when Tha'ir struck in the Chesham Stakes.

Suitably inspired by his Gold Cup success aboard Colour Vision, the Italian maestro delivered the Saeed bin Suroor-trained colt with an inch-perfect challenge deep inside the final furlong.

Tha'ir (9-2) stayed sharp and true on the charge to the line, and had two and a quarter lengths in reserve of runner-up Cruck Realta, with Lovely Pass another neck away in third. The 2-1 favourite Move To Strike made late progress but was no match for the accomplished winner.

denphone 24-06-2012 04:56
Re: Horse Racing
 
Five-star Moore lifts title.

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

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Ryan Moore was crowned leading jockey at Royal Ascot 2012 with five winners.

William Buick had topped the charts following Camborne's victory in the penultimate Duke Of Edinburgh Stakes, but Moore had the final word 35 minutes later.

The former champion jockey was reunited with Tuesday's Ascot Stakes winner Simenon, who added to his gains in the concluding Queen Alexandra Stakes. Buick also secured five winners, but had one third place to Moore's two
Fine and Dandy in Wokingham.

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

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Irish eyes were smiling in the Wokingham Stakes at Royal Ascot when Dandy Boy scooted clear for trainer David Marnane.

The Pat Dobbs-ridden six-year-old powered away from the far-side group to cause a 33-1 upset.

Waffle fared best of the stands-side battalion to finish second, a length and a quarter away from the winner, with Hawkeyethenoo and Morache Music third and fourth respectively.
Camborne another for Buick.

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

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Camborne produced an outstanding burst of speed to win the Duke Of Edinburgh Handicap at Royal Ascot.

Trained by John Gosden and ridden by William Buick, who teamed up for a Royal treble on Friday, the four-year-old came from last to first within a heartbeat. Buick switched his partner wide inside the final furlong and a half and he simply flew.

Two and a half lengths separated Camborne (11-2 favourite) and Hammerfest at the line, with Harrison's Cave and Alkimos third and fourth respectively.

denphone 24-06-2012 16:02
Re: Horse Racing
 
Caviar camp cool retirement talk.

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

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Connections of Black Caviar will not be rushed into making a decision on her future but there appears to be every chance she will race again.

The Peter Moody-trained six-year-old extended her unbeaten record to 22 with a narrow victory in the Diamond Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot on Saturday. She would, however, have been beaten in a few more more strides as Moonlight Cloud nearly cashed in on a bad miscalculation by jockey Luke Nolen
Meandre beats star fillies.

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

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Andre Fabre's Meandre got off the mark for the campaign with a fine display in the Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud.

The four-year-old's comeback fourth in Newmarket's Jockey Club Stakes did not inspire much confidence for the rest of the campaign and a subsequent defeat at Group Three level meant he was the outsider of four runners in this competitive Group One heat.

adzzzbatch 24-06-2012 18:54
Re: Horse Racing
 
How many wins did AP O'B get at Ascot?

denphone 24-06-2012 19:20
Re: Horse Racing
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by adzzzbatch (Post 35445848)
How many wins did AP O'B get at Ascot?
Two adzzzbatch with So You Think the main winner for them.:)

adzzzbatch 24-06-2012 19:31
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Thanks. :)

I had a little bet on Fame And Glory, but obviously that didn't work out.

denphone 24-06-2012 19:32
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Originally Posted by adzzzbatch (Post 35445868)
Thanks. :)

I had a little bet on Fame And Glory, but obviously that didn't work out.
l was on the Godolphin horse but the wrong one l am afraid but yes Fame and Glory never performed on the day.

denphone 25-06-2012 04:46
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Camelot cut again for Derby double.

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

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Camelot continues to shorten ahead of the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby at the Curragh on Saturday.

The Investec Derby hero could even go off at a price resembling that of two superstars from Royal Ascot, according to Paddy Power, who price him up at 1-4 favourite from 2-7.

The bookmaker said: "There's been bits and pieces of cash for Camelot today and it's looking more and more likely that he could match Black Caviar or even Frankel's Royal Ascot starting prices on Saturday."
Goodwood on Saddler's radar.

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

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A trip to Glorious Goodwood is on the cards for Saddler's Rock following his excellent run in defeat in Thursday's Gold Cup at Royal Ascot.

The John Oxx-trained four-year-old pulled fiercely in the early stages of the two-and-a-half-mile feature, but still finished third behind Godolphin duo Colour Vision and Opinion Poll.

Oxx feels the result may have been even better with a strong pace from the outset, and is looking forward to a possible assault at the Goodwood Cup on August 2.
Most Improved given Sussex option.

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

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Most Improved could be supplemented for the Sussex Stakes at Glorious Goodwood after his striking win at Royal Ascot.

The Brian Meehan-trained colt was a major ante-post gamble for the 2000 Guineas, but a setback before his proposed comeback in the Craven Stakes forced him to miss the Classic. He then travelled to Chantilly for the French Derby but met plenty of trouble in running and lost both of his front shoes.

denphone 25-06-2012 16:50
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Camelot tops Curragh contenders.

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

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Aidan O'Brien's unbeaten Camelot appears among 11 confirmations for Saturday's Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby at The Curragh.

The winner of the 2000 Guineas and most recently the Derby at Epsom, Camelot is set to be a hot favourite in a bid for his third Classic before a likely attempt at completing the British Triple Crown in the St Leger.
Eclipse on Farhh shortlist.

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

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Farhh could be supplemented for the Coral-Eclipse at Sandown on July 7 after his good run at Royal Ascot.

The four-year-old lost his unbeaten record but enhanced his reputation when flashing home to finish third in the Prince of Wales's Stakes. He had previously won the Thirsk Hunt Cup but proved his future lies in Group One races after meeting trouble in running before being beaten less than three lengths by So You Think

denphone 26-06-2012 05:38
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Hannon on Criterion watch.

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

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Top-class juvenile Harbour Watch has been entered on Saturday for a potential first start of the season in the John Sunley Memorial Criterion Stakes at Newmarket.

Richard Hannon's colt is unbeaten in three starts and ended last campaign as Britain's highest-rated two-year-old following his most recent victory in the Richmond Stakes at Goodwood.
Dabirsim sidesteps Newmarket trip.

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

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Last year's champion juvenile Dabirsim has been ruled out of a trip to Newmarket for the Darley July Cup.

Fresh on the heels of Australian superstar Black Caviar being taken out of the race, another overseas contender has had the July 14 contest scratched from his list of possible comeback engagements.

"He's not going for the July Cup," said trainer Christophe Ferland.

"I've not decided where his next race will be, there's no rush.

denphone 26-06-2012 10:38
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Campbell Gillies killed in tragic accident.

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

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Cheltenham Festival winning-jockey Campbell Gillies has reportedly died following an accident on holiday in Corfu.

The young rider enjoyed arguably his finest moment in the saddle when partnering Brindisi Breeze to victory in the Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle at the Festival last March.
Its very sad to hear this dreadful news of one still young and with his best days ahead of him.:(

denphone 27-06-2012 05:20
Re: Horse Racing
 
Was is possible for Polly.

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

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Aidan O'Brien's Oaks winner Was may have her next start in Sunday's Barclays Bank Ireland Pretty Polly Stakes at the Curragh.

The lightly raced filly sprang a 20-1 surprise at Epsom on just her third run and the regally-bred youngster is one of half a dozen possibles for Ballydoyle in the Group One. Betterbetterbetter, Maybe, Soon, Up and Wonderful are others still engaged from the yard.
Derek Thompson to undergo cancer surgery.

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

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Racing presenter and commentator Derek Thompson is to take a break from work as he prepares to undergo cancer surgery at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge.

Thompson starts his leave immediately and will miss the whole of July as he receives treatment.
Moyglare founder Haefner dies.

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

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Walter Haefner, founder and owner of the Moyglare Stud in Ireland, has died in Switzerland at the age of 101.

He owned and bred many top-class horses, the latest of which was Princess Highway, winner of the Ribblesdale Stakes at Royal Ascot last week and now a leading fancy for the Darley Irish Oaks. His recent Curragh winner Speaking Of Which is prominent in the betting for this weekend's Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby.

denphone 27-06-2012 15:19
Re: Horse Racing
 
Godolphin swoop for Dawn Approach.

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

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Godolphin have bought a majority share in Jim Bolger's unbeaten juvenile Dawn Approach, the ante-post favourite for next season's Qipco 2000 Guineas.

The son of Derby hero New Approach secured his fourth success from as many starts with a determined display in last week's Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot
Frankel heads International entry.

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

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Frankel is the star name among 40 initial entries for the Juddmonte International at York on August 22.

Sir Henry Cecil's incredible colt made it 11 starts unbeaten with an awesome performance in last week's Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot.

The Sussex Stakes at Glorious Goodwood is next for the world's highest-rated racehorse. He will then step up to a mile and a quarter for the first time on the Knavesmire for the race sponsored by his owner, Khalid Abdullah.

denphone 28-06-2012 04:52
Re: Horse Racing
 
Breath chasing July Cup first.

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

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Bated Breath remains on course to bid for an elusive first Group One haul in the Darley July Cup.

The five-year-old was narrowly beaten by Dream Ahead in this race last summer and subsequently went close in the Sprint Cup at Haydock and a Grade One in America.

Roger Charlton's speedball made an excellent return to action when breaking the five-furlong course record in Haydock's Temple Stakes and was second to Hong Kong raider Little Bridge in last week's King's Stand Stakes.
Newmarket trip for Hoof It.

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

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Hoof It is on target to run in the John Sunley Memorial Criterion Stakes at Newmarket on Saturday, with Frankie Dettori booked to ride.

Mick Easterby's talented sprinter was a creditable fifth in the Duke of York Stakes on his seasonal reappearance, but missed Royal Ascot as connections were not totally satisfied with his condition.

denphone 28-06-2012 18:47
Re: Horse Racing
 
Camelot stars in Derby field.

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

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Camelot will face six rivals in his bid to become the 16th horse to complete the Epsom and Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby double at the Curragh on Saturday night.

Aidan O'Brien's unbeaten colt, who will be ridden by the trainer's son, Joseph, will be joined by Ballydoyle duo Astrology (Seamie Heffernan) and Imperial Monarch (Colm O'Donoghue), with stablemates Daddy Long Legs, Father Of Science and Learn not declared
Power on standby for Nunthorpe.

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

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Sole Power will be prepared for the Coolmore Nunthorpe Stakes at York following his fine third in the King's Stand Stakes at Royal Ascot.

Eddie Lynam's sprinter is enjoying a midsummer break before he bids to regain his Nunthorpe crown on August 24, having won the race as a 100-1 shot two years ago.

denphone 29-06-2012 04:57
Re: Horse Racing
 
Kirby hit by big ban.

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

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Adam Kirby has been suspended for 21 days after being referred to the British Horseracing Authority following his winning ride on Reckless Abandon at Royal Ascot last week.

Kirby was found in breach of the whip rules by the Ascot officials, in that he used it above the permitted level, and referred as it was his fifth such breach meriting a suspension of between two and six days in the last six months.
Curragh not on Valyra's agenda.

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

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Jean-Claude Rouget has ruled out supplementing his unbeaten French Oaks heroine Valyra for the Darley-sponsored Irish equivalent at the Curragh next month.

The three-year-old was the outsider of three Aga Khan runners in the Prix de Diane but produced an impressive performance in the hands of Johnny Murtagh to beat the previously unbeaten Beauty Parlour readily.

denphone 29-06-2012 12:54
Re: Horse Racing
 
'UNIQUE' CAMELOT EYES DERBY DOUBLE.

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

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Aidan O'Brien has hailed Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby favourite Camelot as "unique" as he bids to conquer unfavourable ground and maintain his unbeaten record at the Curragh on Saturday.

The Classic has been moved from its traditional Sunday slot to the last race on Saturday's card at 7.40pm, in the hope that it attracts a bigger crowd.

Such trivialities mean nothing to O'Brien, who is charged with masterminding the career of a colt who could create history by becoming the first winner of the Triple Crown in over 30 years.
CASPAR OUT TO NET PRAT PRIZE

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

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Caspar Netscher continues his quest to win a first Group One for trainer Alan McCabe and owner Charles Wentworth in Sunday's Prix Jean Prat at Chantilly.

This will involve a rematch with French Fifteen, who got as close to Camelot as any horse has managed when beaten a neck in the 2000 Guineas, where Caspar Netscher was ninth.

A winner of three Group races last season, the Dutch Art colt added another to his trophy cabinet when lifting the German Guineas at Cologne.

denphone 30-06-2012 04:43
Re: Horse Racing
 
McCain sweet on Ile prospects.

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

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Donald McCain has high hopes Ile De Re can follow up his Chester Cup victory in the John Smith's Northumberland Plate at Newcastle.

The six-year-old led home a notable one-two for the Cheshire trainer when foiling Overturn's attempt to land back-to-back victories on the Roodee last month, and he will now bid to emulate his versatile stablemate, who won the two-mile 'Pitmen's Derby' in 2010.
Epsom heroine back at the Curragh.

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

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Seamie Heffernan is thrilled to have kept the ride on Aidan O'Brien's Investec Oaks heroine Was as she takes on her elders for the first time in Sunday's Barclays Bank Ireland Pretty Polly Stakes at the Curragh.

The daughter of Galileo was a surprise 20-1 winner of the mile-and-a-half Epsom Classic earlier this month under Heffernan, with her better-fancied stablemate Maybe beaten into fifth.

The pair do battle again over 10 furlongs this weekend and the trainer's son, Joseph, will once again partner Maybe, leaving the way clear for Heffernan to get back on Was.

adzzzbatch 30-06-2012 20:53
Re: Horse Racing
 
Nice one Camelot! :)

denphone 01-07-2012 05:04
Re: Horse Racing
 
Camelot collects Irish Derby.

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

Quote:
Epsom hero Camelot picked up another Classic as he added the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby at the Curragh to his impressive haul.

Aidan O'Brien had expressed concerns about the heavy ground, but the red-hot favourite was travelling sweetly as he moved up to pass Akeed Mofeed and Light Heavy entering the closing stages of the contest after early leader Astrology had faded away.

It wasn't over, however, as Camelot needed to knuckle down to ensure he held off Born To Sea, who was last for most of the way but put in a spirited challenge. The winner hung left in the closing stages but did enough to score by two lengths.
Probably on track in Railway.

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

Quote:
Probably demonstrated superior stamina as he saw off favourite Cristoforo Colombo in the Dubai Duty Free Full Of Surprises Railway Stakes at the Curragh.

David Wachman's runner (7-1) was dropping back in distance by a furlong for the Group Two contest after winning over seven furlongs at Limerick last time out and the extra touch of staying power proved crucial in the closing stages.

Joseph O'Brien produced 11-10 favourite Cristoforo Colombo to win his race inside the distance, but Probably was far from finished and responded gamely as Billy Lee asked him for another effort, and he prevailed from the market leader, with Tiger Stripes third.
An claims big sprint prize.

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

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An Saighdiur came out best in a battle with Arctic to claim the valuable Paddy Power Sprint at the Curragh.

A winner at Dundalk in March, Andrew Slattery's charge was always in the front rank under 5lb claimer Michael Cleere as Arctic raced upsides.

However, when push came to shove, it was 20-1 shot An Saighdiur who had all the answers, prevailing by a length and a half, while Wokingham also-ran Gordon Lord Byron was sent off the 5-1 favourite but could finish no better than third.
Lee wins first Group race.

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

Quote:
Grand National-winning jockey Graham Lee bagged his first Group race since turning his attentions to the Flat when guiding Maarek to victory in the Betfred Mobile Lotto Chipchase Stakes at Newcastle.

David Nagle's Irish raider was sent off a strongly supported 11-4 joint-favourite for the six-furlong test, having been turned out just a week after finishing sixth in the Wokingham Stakes at Royal Ascot.

Competing in atrocious conditions after the storm that battered the course on Thursday, Maarek travelled kindly all the way in the Group Three contest and picked up well in the final furlong to score by two lengths from Boastful.

denphone 01-07-2012 14:15
Re: Horse Racing
 
HANAGAN HOPING FOR WEEKEND RETURN.

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

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Dual champion jockey Paul Hanagan could be back in action by the end of the week after escaping serious injury in a fall at Newmarket on Saturday.

Hanagan came down in the £150,000 Tattersalls Millions 3-Y-O Cup when riding No Dominion, who clipped heels with the Richard Hughes-ridden Viewpoint.

He was taken to Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge for X-rays on his arm and leg, but both came back clear and he is just severely bruised.

Hanagan's agent Richard Hale said: "I haven't bothered him this morning, but I'd imagine he's pretty stiff and sore.

denphone 01-07-2012 18:18
Re: Horse Racing
 
GREGORIAN SECOND IN JEAN PRAT.

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

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Aesop's Fables secured another Group One prize for Andre Fabre in the Prix Jean Prat at Chantilly as John Gosden's Gregorian had to make do with an honourable second.

The Mick Channon-trained Arnold Lane took the field along for the first half of the one-mile journey, but was easily passed by Gregorian and Mickael Barzalona in the straight.

The British raider did his best to fend off the challenge, but could not cope with the finishing kick of 12-1 chance Aesop's Fables, who won decisively in the hands of Maxime Guyon.
YORK DATE UNLIKELY FOR CAMELOT.

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

Quote:
Camelot will have either one more outing or a racecourse gallop before his bid for Triple Crown glory in the Ladbrokes St Leger at Doncaster in September.

The 2000 Guineas and Investec Derby hero kept his unbeaten record intact with a determined victory in Saturday's Irish Derby in gruelling conditions and is now set for a midsummer break.

A trip to Town Moor is firmly on the agenda as he aims to become the first horse since Nijinsky in 1970 to win the Guineas, Derby and St Leger in Britain, but plans in the meantime are up in the air and he is unlikely to take on Frankel in next month's Juddmonte International at York.

denphone 02-07-2012 05:08
Re: Horse Racing
 
ZZI TOPS PRETTY POLLY RIVALS.

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

Quote:
Izzi Top won at the highest level for the first time as she swept to an impressive victory in the Barclays Bank Ireland Pretty Polly Stakes at the Curragh.

Winner of both her races this season, at Newmarket and York, the John Gosden-trained daughter of Pivotal was sent off a 6-4 chance and settled in second place as the four runners travelled in single file behind Dermot Weld's challenger Sapphire.

Izzi Top quickly picked up the leader when asked the question by William Buick going to the furlong pole and though she didn't do a lot in front in the testing conditions, she had plenty left to hold the odds-on favourite by a length and a quarter.
FABULOUS FAMOUS DOES IT AGAIN.

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

Quote:
The remarkable Famous Name secured his 17th career victory in the Friarstown Stud International Stakes at the Curragh.

A winner of this 10-furlong contest in two of the last three years, Dermot Weld's 4-7 favourite went about his business with his usual professionalism and never looked in danger under regular rider Pat Smullen.

denphone 02-07-2012 11:46
Re: Horse Racing
 
SEA IN CHAMPION FRAME.

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

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Born To Sea is a candidate for the Irish Champion Stakes following his second-placed finish in the Irish Derby.

The improving John Oxx-trained colt gave Camelot a mini-fright at the Curragh on Saturday when he got to within two lengths of Ballydoyle's Triple Crown aspirant.

Born To Sea, a half-brother to Sea The Stars, is now in the frame to contest the Irish Champion at Leopardstown on September 8.
HANNON AIMING HIGH WITH LIBRANNO.

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

Quote:
Richard Hannon is planning an ambitious second half to the campaign for his dual Criterion Stakes winner Libranno.

Well beaten in his first two starts of 2012, the four-year-old has returned to form with a vengeance, winning a Listed race at Salisbury and landing the Group Three at Newmarket for the second successive season on Saturday. Having finished fourth in the July Cup last year, that will be his next aim with options abroad likely to be taken up later in the summer.

denphone 05-07-2012 14:07
Re: Horse Racing
 
THINK OUT OF ECLIPSE.

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

Quote:
So You Think is lame and will not run in the Coral-Eclipse on Saturday.

Aidan O'Brien's Australian import, who was last seen landing the Prince Of Wales's Stakes at Royal Ascot, won the Eclipse 12 months ago and was a short-priced favourite to retain his crown on what was likely to be his final start before retiring to stud.

The trainer's wife Anne-Marie tweeted on Thursday morning: "So You Think was found to be lame in his stable a short time ago and will not run in the Eclipse on Saturday."
GOSDEN OUTLINES TOP TARGETS.

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

Quote:
John Gosden is eyeing targets abroad for Izzi Top after she landed her first Group One in last Sunday's Pretty Polly Stakes.

Wins at Newmarket and York already this season set her up nicely and she once again showed a smart turn of foot, despite the very soft ground at the Curragh.

Her dam Zee Zee Top won the Prix de l'Opera at Longchamp and that is an obvious target, but she has also been invited to Japan for the race won by Snow Fairy for the last two years, the Queen Elizabeth II Commemorative Cup.

denphone 06-07-2012 10:45
Re: Horse Racing
 
FARHAAN AIMING FOR GALA GLORY.

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

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Angus Gold expects Farhaan to run a big race in the Ambant Gala Stakes at Sandown on Friday.

The John Dunlop-trained three-year-old has only been seen once this season after a promising juvenile campaign. He travelled well for a long way in the Fairway Stakes at Newmarket, form which has been franked by Thought Worthy and Noble Mission, but Hamdan Al Maktoum's racing manager is fearful of any rain.

"Farhaan has only had one run this season because of the soft ground, he doesn't like it. I thought he ran a very good race at Newmarket first time, that was a good contest and he just appeared to blow up after his long lay off," said Gold.
PARIS MAIN TARGET FOR SEQUENCE.

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

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David Lanigan is pleased with Main Sequence as he builds towards the Grand Prix de Paris at Longchamp on July 14.

The Niarchos Family-owned colt lost his four-race unbeaten record when a five-length second to Camelot in the Derby at Epsom.

He holds an entry in the Princess of Wales's Stakes at Newmarket's July meeting, but Lanigan is favouring a trip to France where he will compete against his own age group once more.

"He's done well. He had a quiet week after the Derby and we decided early we weren't going to supplement him for Ireland because there was always a danger the ground would come up very soft and it was always the race for Camelot," Lanigan told At The Races.

denphone 06-07-2012 16:11
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FARHH FACES ECLIPSE ACID TEST.

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

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Godolphin racing manager Simon Crisford thinks it would be a "tall order" for Farhh to land the honours in the Coral-Eclipse at Sandown.

The four-year-old has been on a rapid upward trajectory this season, adding to wins at two and three when claiming the Thirsk Hunt Cup on his seasonal bow in May.

Trainer Saeed bin Suroor then pitched him in firmly at the deep end in the Prince Of Wales's Stakes at Royal Ascot and he belied his inexperience to finish a two-and-three-quarter-length third to So You Think after starting slowly and having his run blocked at a crucial stage.
NATHANIEL BACK ON TRACK.

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

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Nathaniel will be having his first start of the year in the Coral-Eclipse at Sandown on Saturday.

A setback ruled last year's King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes winner out of his intended return in May, and he has been off the track since finishing fifth in the Champion Stakes last October.

"For a lot of these older horses, the better races are now towards the end of the year. There's no point starting too soon in the spring, which we have to do with the three-year-olds for the Classics," trainer John Gosden told At The Races.

adzzzbatch 07-07-2012 00:02
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35449954)
Keeping So You Think the Arc perhaps?

denphone 07-07-2012 04:40
Re: Horse Racing
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by adzzzbatch (Post 35450517)
Keeping So You Think the Arc perhaps?
No he has been retired to Coolmore's stud forthwith.

adzzzbatch 07-07-2012 13:58
Re: Horse Racing
 
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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35450525)
No he has been retired to Coolmore's stud forthwith.
Oh shame, I did re read your early post and saw that he was probably going to be retired.

denphone 07-07-2012 14:15
Re: Horse Racing
 
FALLEN HEADS FALMOUTH FIELD.

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

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Coronation Stakes heroine Fallen For You is one of 21 confirmations for the Etihad Airways Falmouth Stakes at Newmarket on Friday.

The John Gosden-trained filly produced a career-best effort in storming to a three-and-a-quarter-length success at Royal Ascot.

In-form Gosden has also left in Elusive Kate, winner of the Prix Marcel Boussac last season but not seen since finishing eighth in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies' Turf, and Windsor Forest winner Joviality.

Sir Henry Cecil's Chachamaidee goes for Group One glory after looking slightly unlucky behind Joviality at the Royal meeting, being slowly away before finishing fast for second.
CITYSCAPE READY TO SERVE IT UP.

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

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Connections of Cityscape are hopeful of a bold show in today's Coral-Eclipse at Sandown even though he is having his first crack at 10 furlongs.

The six-year-old was among the top rank over a mile last term and made quite an impression on his first start over nine furlongs, blazing to victory in the Dubai Duty Free at Meydan. He subsequently disappointed in the Champions Mile at Sha Tin.

"I don't think the trip is a big question, he stayed nine furlongs very well in Dubai. He made virtually all there and was in front from a long way and won by six lengths in a good time. This is slightly longer and is an unknown, but we would hope he sees it out," said Teddy Grimthorpe, racing manager for owner Khalid Abdullah.

denphone 07-07-2012 16:44
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NATHANIEL LANDS ECLIPSE THRILLER.

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

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Nathaniel produced a tremendous performance on his first run of the year to land a thrilling Coral-Eclipse at Sandown.

Sharply away from the stalls, the John Gosden-trained King George winner (7-2) was always in the perfect position under a confident William Buick as he tracked the pacesetting City Style.

Sent on fully three furlongs out, Nathaniel found plenty for pressure to repel the strong challenge of 11-4 favourite Farhh by half a length without ever looking likely to be caught, while Twice Over, the winner in 2010, ran a terrific race to finish third.
HEAVENS KEEPS IT IN THE FAMILY.

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

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Great Heavens put up an impressive and timely display in the bet365 Lancashire Oaks at Haydock Park.

Fifty minutes before her full-brother Nathaniel galloped to glory in the Coral-Eclipse at Sandown, the lightly raced filly added a Group Two contest to the family haul in convincing fashion.

Rab Havlin set out to make it a stamina test on the John Gosden-trained 11-4 favourite and she duly obliged to make it three wins from as many starts this season.

denphone 08-07-2012 06:19
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CALEDONIA IN VICTORY CHARGE.

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

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Caledonia Lady squeezed between the gaps just in time to give trainer Jo Hughes a career-high success in the Coral Charge at Sandown.

Hayley Turner sat just on the heels of the leaders but could not get through until the final moments and dived for the line on the 10-1 shot as Confessional flashed home wide for second, just a nose behind.
DETTORI SHINES ON LORA.

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

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Mahmood Al Zarooni's Falls Of Lora is a very smart filly on her day and a terrific ride from Frankie Dettori saw her open her British account for the season in the Coral Distaff at Sandown.

The daughter of Street Cry (14-1) had not performed up to scratch on her reappearance at Royal Ascot and had to carry a penalty in this competitive Listed race.

She came with a convincing challenge up the far rail but had to really stick her neck out in a three-way finish to hold Ladys First and Bana Wu by a head and a short head.

denphone 08-07-2012 12:05
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VOW TO DESCEND IN CLASS.

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

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Vow is set to have her sights lowered when she returns from a mid-season break.

The William Haggas-trained filly finished fourth in the Epsom Oaks before making a swift return in the Ribblesdale Stakes at Royal Ascot, where she was a well-beaten sixth.

Connections have given her a holiday before a likely return in Group Three company, after which she will be geared towards a crack at the Qipco British Champions Fillies' And Mares' Stakes, formerly known as the Pride Stakes, on October 20.
SECRET'S OUT FOR YORK RETURN.

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

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Secret Witness is set for a return to York for his next run after finishing fourth in a Group Three sprint at the Curragh on his last start.

Ron Harris's durable sprinter has a good record on the Knavesmire and ran there on consecutive days in May, winning and then finishing second under a penalty to stable companion Judge'n Jury.

His latest outing came on desperate ground in Ireland and he was far from disgraced behind Definightly, with Judge'n Jury this time occupying second spot as the stablemates clashed again.

denphone 08-07-2012 14:09
Re: Horse Racing
 
WHICH IN FRAME FOR SECRETARIAT.

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

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Speaking Of Which could go to America in search of Grade One glory after being denied a run in the Irish Derby.

The Secretariat Stakes over a mile and a quarter at Arlington in August is being considered for the Dermot Weld-trained colt.

An impressive winner of the Group Three Gallinule Stakes at the Curragh in May, the son of Invincible Spirit had been expected to bustle up Camelot in the Classic, but the plan was scrapped because of testing conditions.

"He might go to the Secretariat in Arlington next month over a mile and a quarter," said Stan Cosgrove, racing manager to owners Moyglare Stud.
PISCO FLOPS IN FRANCE.

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

Quote:
Pisco Sour finished last on his European debut for the Godolphin team in the Prix Messidor at Maisons-Laffitte.

Saeed bin Suroor's colt was hard at work quite a way from home in the Group Three over a mile and was completely outclassed on the day by Tin Horse.

The Didier Guillemin-trained winner took a while to find his rhythm after encountering plenty of mid-division jostling, but found a nice gap in the end to defeat Prince D'Alienor convincingly in the hands of Thierry Jarnet.

denphone 09-07-2012 05:34
Re: Horse Racing
 
GOSDEN IN NO RUSH WITH NAT.

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

Quote:
John Gosden has confirmed there will be no quick decision on whether Coral-Eclipse winner Nathaniel will defend his crown in the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot later this month.

The Newmarket handler expressed concerns about the close proximity of the two Group One races in the immediate aftermath of the Sandown contest and has reiterated his stance.

"Because of the Diamond Jubilee and the Olympics there are only two weeks, it's compressed, between the Eclipse and the King George, and that is not ideal when you've had a lay-off and have a tough race like Saturday's," Gosden told At The Races.

denphone 09-07-2012 13:19
Re: Horse Racing
 
GOSDEN LOOKS TO CURRAGH FOR HEAVENS.

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

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Nathaniel's full-sister Great Heavens could be supplemented for the Darley Irish Oaks at the Curragh on July 22.

The John Gosden-trained filly impressed in winning the Lancashire Oaks at Haydock in heavy ground on Saturday and is now unbeaten in three starts this season.

Gosden said: "We can look at the Irish Oaks as a possibility, we could supplement her - I never enter in the Irish Classics at the early stages because they are very expensive."

denphone 09-07-2012 19:40
Re: Horse Racing
 
MARNANE JUST DANDY FOR NEWMARKET.

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

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Dandy Boy will try to bridge the gap between handicap company and Group One class after being supplemented for the Darley July Cup at Newmarket on Saturday.

Trained by David Marnane, Dandy Boy was last seen winning the Wokingham at Royal Ascot and has been added to the field at Headquarters to the tune of £30,000.

Marnane told At The Races: "He pleased us going into Ascot and has pleased us as much, if not more, since coming out of Ascot. We sat down and had a good chat, he won well at Ascot and we decided to take our chance."
LEGER GAMBLE SET FOR GOODWOOD PREP.

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

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Ladbrokes St Leger second-favourite Michelangelo is more likely to take in a Classic trial at Glorious Goodwood than run at Newmarket this Thursday.

Michelangelo represents John Gosden, winner of the Leger for the last two seasons, and the trainer is thinking of running Shantaram in this week's Bahrain Trophy instead.

"I'm not sure we'll run both of them - Shantaram will probably run and we were more thinking of the Gordon Stakes at Goodwood with Michelangelo," Gosden said.

denphone 11-07-2012 10:42
Re: Horse Racing
 
FLAME BURNS BRIGHT FOR DETTORI.

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

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Frankie Dettori spoke of his pride after carrying the Olympic torch at Ascot racecourse.

The hugely popular Italian, who rode all seven winners at the Berkshire track on an unforgettable day in September 1996, was taking part on the 53rd day of the torch's journey.

Former Olympic gold medal-winning heptathlete Denise Lewis brought the torch into the course, where she was greeted by a crowd of more than 10,000 people, and she handed it on to Dettori.

The jockey completed a circuit of the parade ring on former Cheltenham Festival winner Monsignor, who was on loan from the charity HEROS (Homing Ex-Racehorses Organisation Scheme).
MOORE READY TO ROCK AT NEWMARKET.

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

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Ryan Moore has been booked by James Fanshawe to ride Group One-winning sprinter Society Rock in Saturday's Darley July Cup at Newmarket.

The leading fancy was beaten just half a length on his return to action in the Duke Of York Stakes, and was then an unlucky fifth under Johnny Murtagh behind Black Caviar in the Diamond Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot, a race he had won 12 months earlier.

Moore has never ridden the horse before and is an unusual booking for the Newmarket trainer, who has only used him 10 times in the last five seasons.

denphone 11-07-2012 20:41
Re: Horse Racing
 
Hannon Duo Seek July Joy.

http://www.sportinglife.com/racing/p...-seek-july-joy

Quote:
The trainer's stalwart Libranno lifted the six-furlong Group Two prize two years ago and the juvenile maestro would appear to hold a very strong hand.

denphone 12-07-2012 19:11
Re: Horse Racing
 
TROPHY HERO SHAN STAKES LEGER CLAIM.

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

Quote:
Fears about the ground for Shantaram proved unfounded as John Gosden and William Buick's fantastic summer continued at Newmarket in the Bahrain Trophy.

A big drift in the market out to 9-4 suggested there was not much confidence behind the Lingfield Derby Trial runner-up, despite the form being franked by Main Sequence at Epsom, with William Haggas' Valiant was sent off favourite, though he was the first horse beaten.
ALHEBAYEB BATTLES TO JULY SUCCESS.

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

Quote:
Alhebayeb (9-2) confirmed the promise of his run in the Windsor Castle Stakes at Royal Ascot when rallying well to win the TNT July Stakes at Newmarket.

Champion jockey Paul Hanagan found himself on the wide outside early on but drifted into the middle of the track to make his challenge, though David Barron's chestnut looked to have done enough a furlong out, but the hill took its toll and Hanagan got another run out of his mount, holding off the late lunge of the outsider Lewisham by a neck.

The win was a first Group success for Hanagan in his new job as Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum's retained rider.
FIORENTE TAKES PRINCESS FOR STOUTE.

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

Quote:
Fiorente (11-2) gave Sir Michael Stoute an incredible ninth victory in the Princess of Wales's Goldsmiths Stakes at Newmarket as jockey Ryan Moore secured a quick double.

With the field spread across the track, Harris Tweed tried to see them all off, kicking on some way out, but Red Cadeaux loomed up and went over to the far side looking the likely winner.

However, Moore's mount really picked up in fine style and with Joshua Tree for company, he strode out to win by two and three-quarter lengths with Red Cadeaux fading into third.

denphone 15-07-2012 12:40
Re: Horse Racing
 
FAHEY OUTLINES MAYSON OPTIONS.

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

Quote:
Mayson will be considered for all the top European sprints later this year following his astonishing victory in the Darley July Cup.

Richard Fahey's four-year-old put in a career-best performance when bouncing back to form after two poor efforts to take the Newmarket Group One by five lengths.

While Fahey named the Prix de l'Abbaye at Longchamp in October as Mayson's prime objective, the North Yorkshire trainer will also consider three other contests - the Coolmore Nunthorpe Stakes at York, the Prix Maurice de Gheest at Deauville and the Betfred Sprint Cup at Haydock in September.
MONARCH WINS DRAMATIC GRAND PRIX.

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

Quote:
Joseph O'Brien led all the way on Imperial Monarch to take a dramatic renewal of the Juddmonte Grand Prix de Paris at Longchamp.

Badly hampered when well beaten in the French Derby at Chantilly on his last trip abroad, the Aidan O'Brien-trained three-year-old was kept well out of trouble this time as he set the pace in a nine-runner field.

O'Brien junior had to be at his strongest all the way up the straight as he was hard pressed by Andre Fabre's pair Last Train and Saint Baudolino, but he just managed to keep them at bay, and it was David Lanigan's challenger Main Sequence who ran into serious bother this time.

denphone 15-07-2012 14:44
Re: Horse Racing
 
IMPROVED HANDED MAROIS TARGET.

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

Quote:
Brian Meehan has confirmed the Prix Jacques le Marois as the intended target for Royal Ascot winner Most Improved.

The son of Lawman bounced back from an early-season setback and a luckless run in the French Derby to win the St James's Palace Stakes.
LANIGAN MULLING LEGER RUN.

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

Quote:
Main Sequence emerged as a possible rival to Camelot in the Ladbrokes St Leger following his unlucky run in the Grand Prix de Paris at Longchamp on Saturday night.

David Lanigan's stable star took runner-up honours behind Aidan O'Brien's colt in the Investec Derby and could try to prevent the 2000 Guineas and Irish Derby hero capturing the Triple Crown in the final Classic of the season at Doncaster on September 15.

denphone 15-07-2012 16:57
Re: Horse Racing
 
SLADE POWERS TO FAIRYHOUSE VICTORY.

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

Quote:
Slade Power battled through the testing conditions to lift the feature Belgrave Stakes at Fairyhouse.

Edward Lynam's progressive young sprinter got the better of the much more experienced five-year-old Arctic to take the Listed contest in determined fashion after travelling sweetly throughout the race.

Wayne Lordan produced Slade Power towards the centre of the course to make his challenge and the 11-4 shot responded gamely to win by half a length in a blanket finish, with Santo Padre in third spot.

denphone 16-07-2012 06:39
Re: Horse Racing
 
POWELL ESCAPES SERIOUS INJURY.

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

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Brendan Powell junior escaped serious injury after being taken to hospital following a crushing fall in the Mansfield Jobs today.co.uk Handicap Chase at Southwell.

The young rider, who only on Friday rode a winner for the Queen on the Flat at Newmarket, was knocked unconscious after coming to grief from The Lemonpie, trained by his father, Brendan senior.

Powell was taken by ambulance to the Queen's Medical Centre but was later released and tweeted: "Thanks for all your concerned tweets, a bit sore and a bit of a headache, but nothing broken!! thankgod".

denphone 16-07-2012 12:04
Re: Horse Racing
 
WILLIAMS TAKES DUN RIDE.

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

Quote:
Craig Williams will renew his association with Melbourne Cup winner Dunaden in the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot this weekend.

Mikel Delzangles' six-year-old, who also won the Hong Kong Vase under Williams, met plenty of trouble in running when second in the Hardwicke Stakes at Royal Ascot.

With regular jockey Christophe Lemaire likely to be claimed to ride for his retained owner the Aga Khan later in the season, owner Sheikh Fahad Al Thani thought it best to secure the services of someone who can commit to his horse, despite Williams living in Australia.

denphone 16-07-2012 17:44
Re: Horse Racing
 
MARS LIVES UP TO DERBY HYPE.

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

Quote:
Mars, early ante-post favourite for the 2013 Investec Derby, made a successful debut with the minimum of fuss at Dundalk.

Quoted as short as 12-1 for the Epsom Classic before he had even seen a racecourse, the Aidan O'Brien-trained colt made most of the running to take the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden.

Joseph O'Brien brought the son of Galileo from his wide draw to go across to the rail and lead. Winding up the gallop, the 4-7 shot pulled clear from the furlong pole to beat his stable companion The Ferryman by four and three-quarter lengths, with My Rules third.

denphone 17-07-2012 06:58
Re: Horse Racing
 
ARC HEROINE ON COURSE FOR ASCOT.

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

Quote:
Arc winner Danedream will have her first start in England on Saturday when she contests the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot.

The Betfair-sponsored showpiece looks like being a very strong renewal with dual Coronation Cup winner St Nicholas Abbey, last year's winner and Eclipse hero Nathaniel and Melbourne Cup hero Dunaden all among 12 possibles.

Following her victory in the Arc, the Peter Schiergen-trained Danedream finished sixth in the Japan Cup but returned with an easy win at Baden-Baden in May. She then travelled back to France for the Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud but could only manage fourth to Meandre.
HIGHWAY TAKES ROAD TO CURRAGH.

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

Quote:
Dermot Weld would like to see an improvement in the weather ahead of Princess Highway's bid for the Darley Irish Oaks at the Curragh on Sunday.

The County Kildare trainer has won the fillies' Classic twice, with Blue Wind (1981) and Dance Design (1996), and believes the Moyglare Stud-owned three-year-old has a good chance of making it number three.

Princess Highway booked her place in the Group One contest with a six-length romp in the Ribblesdale Stakes at Royal Ascot, beating Epsom Oaks third The Fugue.


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