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denphone 17-07-2012 13:17
Re: Horse Racing
 
HOUSE CONFIRMED FOR MILE START.

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

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Carlton House is set to drop back in trip in the Transformers & Rectifiers Summer Mile at Ascot on Saturday.

Sir Michael Stoute has confirmed the Queen's colt will take his chance in the Group Two on the round course at the Berkshire track. He has not run over that distance since his juvenile days when he won at Newbury on his second start.

The son of Street Cry was in action over a mile and a quarter at Ascot on his latest start, finishing second to So You Think in the Prince Of Wales's Stakes at the Royal meeting.

denphone 17-07-2012 16:16
Re: Horse Racing
 
HEAVENS ADDED TO OAKS FIELD.

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

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Great Heavens and Colliding Worlds have been supplemented for the Darley Irish Oaks at the Curragh on Sunday.

They are among 11 possibles for the fillies' Classic, along with Investec Oaks heroine Was and impressive Ribblesdale Stakes scorer Princess Highway, following the confirmation stage.

The John Gosden-trained Great Heavens is a full-sister to King George and Coral-Eclipse hero Nathaniel and booked her place in the Group One with an emphatic victory in the Lancashire Oaks.
FARHH HAS FRANKEL IN SIGHTS.

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

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Farhh, a close second to Nathaniel in the Coral-Eclipse, is to be supplemented for the Qipco Sussex Stakes.

The Saeed bin Suroor-trained colt is likely to meet Frankel at Glorious Goodwood as the world's best racehorse seeks back-to-back victories in the Group One highlight.

denphone 17-07-2012 18:39
Re: Horse Racing
 
NATHANIEL CONFIRMED FOR ASCOT.

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

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John Gosden has given Nathaniel the go-ahead to attempt back-to-back victories in the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot on Saturday.

Connections of last year's winner have been receiving the right vibes from the horse to pitch him into battle just two weeks after he made a successful first appearance of the season in the Coral-Eclipse at Sandown.

The trainer said: "As of this morning, he's a runner. William (Buick) breezed him this morning and I think it went really well - William was delighted. I expect the ground to be on the easy side, not heavy, and I think it would be wimpish not to run."

denphone 18-07-2012 07:44
Re: Horse Racing
 
GOSDEN TARGETS NASSAU RAID.

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

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This year's Markel Insurance Nassau Stakes at Glorious Goodwood is shaping up to be a cracker with John Gosden confirming his two top-class fillies Izzi Top and The Fugue are to be aimed at the race.

Izzi Top has gone from strength to strength this season, winning the Pretty Polly in Ireland last time out, while The Fugue was considered by many to be unlucky in the Oaks. She has since finished second in the Ribblesdale.
VISION GOING FOR CUP DOUBLE.

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

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Ascot Gold Cup winner Colour Vision will put his reputation on the line in the Artemis Goodwood Cup on August 2.

Trained by Mark Johnston until this season, the four-year-old is unbeaten in two races since joining Saeed bin Suroor. He beat the Mahmood Al Zarooni-trained Opinion Poll last month, but will not have to face him this time as the latter has met with a setback.

"We are probably going to run Colour Vision and Lost In The Moment in the Goodwood Cup. Opinion Poll had a small setback - a minor bone issue - and is having an mid-season break to hopefully come back for British Champions Day," said Godolphin racing manager Simon Crisford
VINTAGE TEST FOR GHURAIR.

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

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Impressive Newmarket debutant Ghurair will have his next start in the Veuve Clicquot Vintage Stakes at Glorious Goodwood on August 1.

The John Gosden-trained juvenile defied signs of greenness to win stylishly at Headquarters last week, earning a general 33-1 quote for the 2000 Guineas.

"Ghurair won a maiden on the July course and I'd like to run him in the Vintage Stak
es," said the Clarehaven handler of the Sheikh Hamdan-owned colt. "I'm keen on his chances, and hopefully his future."

denphone 18-07-2012 10:14
Re: Horse Racing
 
ENCKE TO TEST LEGER CLAIMS.

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

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Encke could embark on the Ladbrokes St Leger trail with a run in the bet365 Gordon Stakes at Glorious Goodwood on July 31.

Mahmood Al Zarooni's colt looked a smart prospect in winning a Newmarket maiden last October but did not reappear again until earlier this month, when he narrowly landed a handicap at Sandown.

"He won, but he was a little short of work and was very green," said Godolphin racing manager Simon Crisford.

"He has the option of running in the Gordon Stakes or a mile-and-a-half handicap for three-year-olds at the meeting.

denphone 18-07-2012 13:36
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GELDED BONFIRE OUT FOR SEASON.

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

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Dante Stakes winner Bonfire has been gelded and will not run again this year.

The Andrew Balding-trained three-year-old was Group One-placed as a juvenile and created plenty of excitement when scoring a cosy victory in the York Group Two in May.

However, he failed to fire when sixth in the Derby and fared no better in the Eclipse at Sandown, despite returning to a more conventional course.

The son of Manduro took a keen hold in the early stages in the Eclipse and Harry Herbert, racing manager for owners Highclere Thoroughbred Racing, felt that was a sure sign all was not well with Bonfire.

denphone 18-07-2012 15:44
Re: Horse Racing
 
GROUND KEY TO SHARETA ASCOT RUN.

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

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Alain de Royer-Dupre is keeping an eye on the weather before deciding whether to commit Shareta to the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot on Saturday.

The French trainer wants the ground to dry out for the Aga Khan-owned filly, though he will be represented in the Betfair-sponsored Group One by last year's Prix du Jockey Club winner Reliable Man.
NO GO FOR GIO AT GOODWOOD.

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

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Giofra is unlikely to attempt to supplement her Falmouth Stakes victory back on these shores in the Markel Insurance Nassau Stakes at Glorious Goodwood.

French trainer Alain de Royer-Dupre feels the three-week gap from Newmarket's July meeting is not enough.

She is instead likely to turn up at Deauville later next month in either the Prix Jacques le Marois or the Prix Jean Romanet.

denphone 19-07-2012 07:47
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WACHMAN SEEKS WINNING VERDICT.

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

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True Verdict aims to end a run of second places as she lines up in Thursday's Group Three Silver Flash Stakes at Leopardstown.

The David Wachman-trained filly has filled the runner-up spot on each of her three starts, most recently when beaten a length and a quarter behind the high-class Sendmylovetorose. That filly has since gone on to claim the Cherry Hinton Stakes at Newmarket and Wachman believes seven furlongs should aid the claims of his runner.

denphone 20-07-2012 07:16
Re: Horse Racing
 
HAMMOND EAGER TO SEE GEORGE BATTLE.

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

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John Hammond has a special reason to be interested in the outcome of the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot on Saturday.

The English-born, Chantilly-based trainer saddled the great Montjeu to land the midsummer middle-distance championship in 2000. A champion racehorse, Montjeu also enjoyed great success as a stallion and is represented by St Nicholas Abbey, winner of the Breeders' Cup Turf and two Coronation Cups, and 2011 St Leger victor Masked Marvel in the big race.
MOORE - MOON MUST RISE HIGHER.

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

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Ryan Moore believes Sea Moon has to find a bit more to land the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot on Saturday.

Sir Michael Stoute's four-year-old is two from two this season and landed the Hardwicke Stakes over course and distance at the Royal meeting.

"This year you've got the Melbourne Cup winner, the Arc winner, Japanese Derby winner, St Nicholas Abbey, Nathaniel - it's a very strong race," Moore told At The Races.

denphone 20-07-2012 12:22
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CURRAGH GETS THE GO-AHEAD.

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

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This weekend's Darley Irish Oaks meeting at the Curragh will go ahead as planned after the track passed a 7am inspection.

Officials were concerned about the state of the ground after some persistent rain over the last few days, but general manager Paul Hensey reports the track to be ready for action.

denphone 20-07-2012 16:17
Re: Horse Racing
 
GOSDEN ANTICIPATING GEORGE BATTLE.

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

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John Gosden insists Coral-Eclipse hero Nathaniel has plenty on his plate as he aims to secure a quick-fire Group One double in Saturday's King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot.

The Galileo colt was an impressive winner of the Betfair-sponsored showpiece 12 months ago, his second course and distance victory after his triumph in last season's King Edward VII Stakes at Royal Ascot.

He signed off for the year by finishing fifth in the Champion Stakes and looked better than ever when scoring on his four-year-old debut in the Eclipse.

denphone 21-07-2012 07:55
Re: Horse Racing
 
STOUTE CALM OVER SEA CHANCE.

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

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Sir Michael Stoute is "hopeful rather than confident" of securing his sixth King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes triumph with Sea Moon at Ascot.

The four-year-old scrambled home when long odds-on for his seasonal reappearance at Goodwood, but was far more impressive in the Hardwicke Stakes.

"It's a very competitive renewal, that's for sure - Nathaniel, St Nicholas Abbey and there are others too who are very decent Group One horses," Stoute told Sky Sports News.
ABBEY ON ROAD TO ASCOT.

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

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St Nicholas Abbey attempts to go two better than last year in the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot.

Aidan O'Brien's five-year-old had to settle for minor money behind the reopposing Nathaniel 12 months ago but was a scintillating winner of the Breeders' Cup Turf at the end of the campaign and landed his second Coronation Cup at Epsom when last sighted.

The trainer's son and jockey, Joseph, said: "It's a good race and we're looking forward to it. He won well the last time and he seems to be in good enough form."

denphone 21-07-2012 18:01
Re: Horse Racing
 
FAN SPRINGS MILE SURPRISE.

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

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Hot favourite Carlton House could only dead-heat for fourth as 33-1 shot Fanunalter sprang a major surprise in the Transformers & Rectifiers Summer Mile Stakes at Ascot.

Sir Michael Stoute's charge, in the colours of The Queen, was all the rage as he dropped back to a mile after chasing home So You Think in the Prince Of Wales's Stakes.

Ryan Moore stayed close to the pace throughout, but was unable to pick up when it mattered and Fanunalter, having his first start for trainer Michael Wigham, could be spotted travelling kindly in behind in the hands of Olivier Peslier before finding a gap to beat Pastoral Player by a neck.

denphone 21-07-2012 20:48
Re: Horse Racing
 
DANE LANDS KING GEORGE GLORY.

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

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Last season's Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe heroine Danedream lunged late to deny Nathaniel in a thrilling King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot.

Nathaniel was attempting to defend his crown in the mile-and-a-half Group One feature, having made a winning return in the Coral-Eclipse at Sandown a fortnight ago.

He looked set to claim victory when quickening into the lead in the home straight, but the Peter Schiergen-trained Danedream (9-1) flew home in the hands of Andrasch Starke to get up by a nose. St Nicholas Abbey came fast and late to take third place.

denphone 22-07-2012 07:48
Re: Horse Racing
 
NATHANIEL CAMP PROUD IN DEFEAT.

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

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Trainer John Gosden was brimming with pride after Nathaniel agonisingly relinquished his crown in the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot.

The four-year-old ran out an impressive winner of the Betfair-sponsored Group One a year ago and looked to have every chance of repeating the dose following a victorious seasonal return in the Coral-Eclipse at Sandown.

With just a fortnight between the two races, Nathaniel could have been forgiven for showing a degree of fatigue, but he produced an effort full of heart to go down by just a nose to the German filly Danedream.
DREAM SUCCESS FOR OSBORNE.

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

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Field Of Dream finished best to win the ultra-competitive Betfair Summer Double International Stakes at Ascot.

Fourth in the Royal Hunt Cup at this track before finishing down the field at Sandown, the Jamie Osborne-trained five-year-old was allowed to go off at 25-1 dropped back to seven furlongs.

Leading fancy Edinburgh Knight appeared to have made a race-winning manouvre when quickening to the front on the far side of the track inside the final furlong, but Field Of Dream came from a long way back under Richard Hughes to get up by half a length. Bertiwhittle was third.
HAZEL SWOOPS IN NEWMARKET HEAT.

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

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Hazel Lavery came from last to first to claim the Newsells Park Stud Stakes at Newmarket for Charlie Hills.

denphone 22-07-2012 13:31
Re: Horse Racing
 
ARC STILL THE PLAN FOR DUNADEN.

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

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Connections of Melbourne Cup winner Dunaden are still inclined to go down the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe route after he could finish only sixth in the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot.

Craig Williams jetted over from Australia to take the ride and renew his association with the six-year-old, but he found himself towards the head of affairs, which was not the plan.
ABANDON SHIPSHAPE FOR PAPIN TEST.

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

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Trainer Clive Cox is hoping for another "exciting performance" from Reckless Abandon when he puts his unbeaten record on the line in the Prix Robert Papin at Maisons-Laffitte today.

The youngster grabbed Royal Ascot glory in the Norfolk Stakes following a taking racecourse debut at Doncaster in mid-May, and the Royal victory was all the more meritorious as Reckless Abandon hung violently left entering the last of the five furlongs.

"I've been very pleased with him since Ascot, very pleased indeed. This looks a nice, healthy step forward for him. He's stepping up half a furlong, but that shouldn't be a problem and he gets into the race without a penalty," said the trainer.

denphone 22-07-2012 15:36
Re: Horse Racing
 
RECKLESS TAKES CHARGE IN PAPIN.

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

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Reckless Abandon put up a superb front-running performance to take the Prix Robert Papin at Maisons-Laffitte in a one-two for British raiders.

Clive Cox's colt, winner of the Norfolk Stakes at Royal Ascot, was chased home by the Richard Hannon-trained Sir Prancealot, who was coming off a fourth in the Coventry Stakes at the Royal meeting.

denphone 23-07-2012 07:26
Re: Horse Racing
 
DIVINE HEAVENS TAKES IRISH OAKS.

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

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Great Heavens showed a tremendous turn of foot to take the Darley Irish Oaks in testing conditions at the Curragh.

The John Gosden-trained filly looked beaten two furlongs out as the pace quickened, with Shirocco Star tightening up Was at the head of affairs before seeing off the Epsom Oaks heroine.

William Buick pulled Great Heavens out for a run and once in the clear, she took off in tremendous style to zip past the field down the outside and beat Shirocco Star by three lengths.

GRAFELLI SPARKLES IN ANGLESEY.

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

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Grafelli secured a second win on the bounce in the Jebel Ali Stables & Racecourse Anglesey Stakes at the Curragh in the absence of likely hot favourite Cristoforo Colombo due to the ground.

The Group Three contest had an open look to it and Jim Bolger's colt (9-4) handled the conditions best of all, ploughing through the mud to beat the Andrew Oliver-trained Hard Yards by six and a half lengths.

Ballydoyle jockey Joseph O'Brien switched to Count Of Limonade, who was sent off the 7-4 favourite, but he was eventually well beaten after holding every chance.

denphone 23-07-2012 13:28
Re: Horse Racing
 
APPROACH TUNING UP FOR RETURN.

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

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Jim Bolger expects to make a decision on a target for Dawn Approach in the next few weeks.

The impressive Coventry Stakes winner, a son of Bolger's Derby winner New Approach, holds entries in the Phoenix Stakes, the Futurity and the National Stakes, while the Dewhurst has also been mooted.

denphone 23-07-2012 15:30
Re: Horse Racing
 
YORK-BOUND PEARL IN 'GREAT SHAPE'.

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...26#39;&day=Mon

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David Barron's exciting sprinter Pearl Secret remains on target for a crack at the Coolmore Nunthorpe Stakes at York on August 24.

The three-year-old is unbeaten in four career starts and will make the big leap from Listed class to Group One company on the Knavesmire. With the sprinting division still looking cloudy after Mayson's victory in the Darley July Cup, there appears to be room for a genuine superstar to emerge.
SEQUENCE TEAM LOOK TO VOLTIGEUR.

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

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Main Sequence is likely to have his next start in the Neptune Investment Management Great Voltigeur at York on August 22 as he builds towards a crack at the Ladbrokes St Leger.

David Lanigan's Aldebaran colt began the season in handicap company off a mark of 89 and did not lose his unbeaten record until taking on Camelot in the Derby.

Last time out he was regarded by many as an unlucky loser behind Camelot's stablemate Imperial Monarch in the Grand Prix de Paris.

denphone 24-07-2012 07:36
Re: Horse Racing
 
PLANTEUR A YORK CONTENDER.

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

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Group One winner Planteur is among a 21-strong entry for the Sky Bet York Stakes on Saturday.

The five-year-old landed the Prix Ganay in 2011, when in the care of Elie Lellouche, and is now in the hands of Marco Botti. He has already taken minor honours for the Newmarket trainer in the Dubai World Cup and Prix d'Ispahan but he was unplaced in the Prince of Wales's Stakes at Royal Ascot.
SEQUENCE TEAM LOOK TO VOLTIGEUR.

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

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Main Sequence is likely to have his next start in the Neptune Investment Management Great Voltigeur at York on August 22 as he builds towards a crack at the Ladbrokes St Leger.

David Lanigan's Aldebaran colt began the season in handicap company off a mark of 89 and did not lose his unbeaten record until taking on Camelot in the Derby.

Last time out he was regarded by many as an unlucky loser behind Camelot's stablemate Imperial Monarch in the Grand Prix de Paris.

denphone 24-07-2012 20:18
Re: Horse Racing
 
FRY TAKING CHARGE OF RUBY.

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

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Champion Hurdle winner Rock On Ruby is set to have a new trainer next term as Harry Fry is planning to take out a training licence.

Rock On Ruby ran under champion trainer Paul Nicholls' name last term, although he was prepared by the handler's satellite yard at Seaborough Manor in Dorset.

That operation has been overseen by Richard Barber, with Fry acting as his assistant, but Fry is now applying to take out a licence from October 1.
HARBOUR TO SWERVE GOODWOOD.

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

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Harbour Watch will sidestep his intended reappearance at Glorious Goodwood next week as he continues to recover from a hind-leg injury.

The son of Acclamation has been sidelined since winning the Richmond Stakes at Goodwood 12 months ago.

Richard Hannon had pencilled in the Lennox Stakes as a possible starting point for Harbour Watch, who was the highest-rated British-trained two-year-old of 2011.

denphone 25-07-2012 07:15
Re: Horse Racing
 
BALDING TAKES GLANCE AT YORK.

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

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Side Glance, third to Frankel at Royal Ascot, is likely to test his powers over a mile and a quarter for the first time in Saturday's Sky Bet York Stakes.

Andrew Balding's five-year-old was a Group Three winner over a mile last season and struck at the same level over nine furlongs in the Diomed Stakes at Epsom in June.

He ran arguably a career-best when third behind the world's highest-rated horse in the Queen Anne Stakes, and Balding thinks it is worth testing his charge's stamina at the longer trip.
NAHRAIN ON RECOVERY MISSION.

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

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Roger Varian is seeking a return to form from Nahrain when she lines up in the Group One Markel Insurance Nassau Stakes at Goodwood on Saturday week.

The four-year-old won the Prix de l'Opera at Longchamp last October before finishing a close second in the Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf at Churchill Downs a month later.

However, the Selkirk filly could finish only a disappointing ninth on her reappearance in the Windsor Forest Stakes at Royal Ascot.

denphone 25-07-2012 11:56
Re: Horse Racing
 
KITTY ON COURSE FOR NUNTHORPE.

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

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Tom Dascombe is excited about the chances of Ceiling Kitty in the Coolmore Nunthorpe Stakes at York on August 24.

The Red Clubs filly has won her last three starts, including the prestigious Queen Mary Stakes at Royal Ascot. Given she is only a juvenile and a filly to boot, the weight allowances she receives in the Group One are such that connections feel obliged to let herthave a crack at her elders.
ARC BID UNLIKELY FOR BAUDOLINO.

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

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Andre Fabre is cool on the idea of running Saint Baudolino in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe in October.

denphone 25-07-2012 14:06
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CAMELOT TOPS LEGER CONTENDERS.

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

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Camelot is one of 36 entries for the Ladbrokes St Leger as he continues his quest to win the Triple Crown.

Having already won the first two legs, the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket and the Derby at Epsom, if Camelot is successful at Doncaster on September 15 he will become the first winner of the three races since Nijinsky in 1970.
DIBAYANI ON ROAD TO TIPPERARY.

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

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Dibayani is likely to have his next start in the Coolmore Canford Cliffs Stakes at Tipperary on August 10 after getting off the mark at the Curragh last weekend.

Owned by the Aga Khan and trained by Mick Halford, the Shamardal colt finished second in a maiden that has worked out extremely well on his debut, before winning a race that has seen the likes of Teofilo and New Approach announce themselves onto the scene.

"He's come out of the race fine and we're looking at a Listed race at Tipperary on August 10 for him," said Halford.

denphone 25-07-2012 17:25
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HANNON SET TO FIELD MOLECOMB DUO.

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

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Richard Hannon is looking to either Dominate or Lyric Ace to give him a third win in four years in the bet365 Molecomb Stakes at Goodwood on Tuesday.

The Everleigh trainer landed the Group Three dash for two-year-olds with Monsieur Chevalier (2009) and Zebadee (2010) but had to settle fourth with beaten favourite Crown Dependency behind Requinto 12 months ago.
NAME SEEKS FAMOUS HAT-TRICK.

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

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Pat Smullen is running out of words to describe Famous Name as he goes in search of a third successive win in the Jockey Club Of Turkey Meld Stakes at Leopardstown on Thursday evening.

Trained by Dermot Weld, the seven-year-old has won 17 of his 34 races, with 10 wins in Group Three company. While a first Group One win continues to prove elusive, he is hard to beat at Leopardstown.

"What more can you say about him? He's a great horse and he seems in good form," said Smullen, who has ridden him in 33 of his 34 starts.

denphone 26-07-2012 06:59
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NATHANIEL ENTERS IRISH CHAMPION MIX.

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

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Nathaniel features among 33 entries for the Red Mills Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown on September 8.

John Gosden`s four-year-old has returned better than ever this season, winning the Eclipse and going down by the narrowest of margins when attempting to win the King George for a second successive year.

Nathaniel was not among the original list of entries but connections have paid ?20,000 to add him to the field.
CHACHAMAIDEE IN LENNOX FRAME.

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

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Sir Henry Cecil's Chachamaidee may drop back in trip for the bet365 Lennox Stakes on Tuesday, the opening day of Glorious Goodwood.

Narrowly beaten over a mile in the Windsor Forest at Royal Ascot, the five-year-old has previously won three times over seven furlongs, including in the Oak Tree Stakes at Goodwood last year.

denphone 26-07-2012 09:55
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SIX OF THE BEST FOR MOORE.

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

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Ryan Moore increased the tempo in the race for the jockeys' title with a sparkling 366-1 four-timer at Lingfield, followed by two winners on Sandown's evening card.

The three-times champion took his tally for the campaign to 86, 12 ahead of his nearest pursuer Richard Hughes with Lingfield wins on Great Run, Zenaat, Scottish Vespers and Hannibal Hayes, before scoring on Danz Choice and Jacob Cats at Sandown.

denphone 26-07-2012 14:01
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NEWMARKET DUO LEAD YORK FIELD.

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

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Afsare and Planteur are battling it out for favouritism after 11 horses were declared for Saturday's Sky Bet York Stakes.

The duo are both trained in Newmarket by Italian-born handlers, with Luca Cumani's Afsare stepping back up in class following an impressive Listed win at Sandown.

Planteur made a fantastic debut for Marco Botti earlier this year, finishing third in the Dubai World Cup, and he backed up that effort by occupying the same position in the Prix d'Ispahan at Longchamp.
MAUREEN GOES FOR MARGARET GLORY.

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

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Maureen bids for compensation for her luckless defeat at Newmarket earlier this month in Saturday's Princess Margaret Juddmonte Stakes at Ascot.

Following an impressive Newbury debut, Richard Hannon's filly encountered serious traffic problems in the Cherry Hinton Stakes before flashing home to finish a neck second to Sendmylovetorose.

denphone 26-07-2012 16:46
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FRANKEL TOPS SUSSEX POSSIBLES.

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

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Frankel will face a maximum of seven rivals when he puts his unbeaten record on the line in the Qipco Sussex Stakes at Glorious Goodwood on Wednesday.

Sir Henry Cecil's incredible four-year-old recorded his 11th win from as many starts with a truly awesome performance in the Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot and it is hardly surprising that potential opposition is thin on the ground.

For what could potentially be Frankel's final start over a mile, with next month's 10-furlong Juddmonte International at York on his agenda, he is once again set to be joined by his three-parts brother and regular pacemaker Bullet Train.

denphone 27-07-2012 06:52
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LEGER HOPES IN GORDON CONTENTION.

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John Gosden-trained duo Michelangelo and Thought Worthy are among nine possible runners in the bet365 Gordon Stakes at Glorious Goodwood on Tuesday.

The mile-and-a-half Group Three was reopened for entries on Wednesday but a small field still looks likely for the recognised Ladbrokes St Leger trial.

Michelangelo and Thought Worthy are both potential runners in September's Doncaster Classic against Camelot and could test their credentials next week.
GRAFELLI GRINDS OUT TYROS TRIUMPH.

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Jim Bolger enhanced his fine record in the Korean Racing Authority Tyros Stakes as Grafelli dug deep to follow up Sunday's Curragh victory.

Sent off the 13-8 second-favourite due to the sheer weight of support for Lines Of Battle, Grafelli was being urged along three furlongs out after Kingston Jamaica set searching early fractions.

Aidan O'Brien's Lines Of Battle appeared to be travelling best on the outside of the field under the trainer's son, Joseph, but he wandered under pressure and had to settle for second as Grafelli kept finding for Kevin Manning to grind out a neck victory.

denphone 27-07-2012 13:23
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HEREFORD AND FOLKESTONE RACECOURSES TO CEASE TRADING.

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Arena Leisure and Northern Racing has today announced the permanent closure of Hereford Racecourse and the temporary closure of Folkestone Racecourse.

The companies have today set out their plans to cease trading at Hereford and Folkestone racecourses at the end of the 2012 season.

The racecourse fixtures currently staged at Hereford and Folkestone will be transferred to other racecourses within the enlarged group. The company stated that Folkestone may re-open in the future, subject to on-going negotiations with Shepway Council.

denphone 27-07-2012 16:28
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CUMANI AFTER GROUP GLORY.

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Afsare bids for his first Pattern-race success in the Sky Bet York Stakes on the Knavesmire on Saturday.

Luca Cumani's five-year-old was second in an Italian Group One on his penultimate start and was last seen impressing in a Sandown Listed event.

"I have been very happy with his performances this year. He couldn't do better than finishing second in a Group One and then winning at Sandown as well as he did," said Cumani.

denphone 27-07-2012 18:54
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GOSDEN TO MAKE NATHANIEL DECISION.

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Lady Rothschild will let John Gosden decide whether her star colt Nathaniel will lock horns with Frankel in the Juddmonte International at York.

The pair met on their respective debuts in what must be one of the hottest juvenile maidens of all time back in August 2010, with Frankel coming out on top by half a length.

Frankel is now the world's highest-rated racehorse and unbeaten in 11 appearances, while Nathaniel too has gone on to great things, winning last year's King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot and this season's Eclipse.
HIGH HOPES FOR HOYAM AT ASCOT.

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Michael Bell believes Hoyam's run at the Royal meeting gives her every chance in the Princess Margaret Juddmonte Stakes at Ascot on Saturday.

The Royal Applause filly advertised her credentials when second to Ceiling Kitty in the Queen Mary Stakes and then opened her account in a Windsor maiden. She now steps up to six furlongs.

denphone 28-07-2012 06:45
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BIRD FLIES HOME FOR VALIANT VICTORY.

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Lady Rothschild's most memorable season as an owner continued to provide enjoyment as Thistle Bird stormed away with the Listed Woodcote Stud EBF Valiant Stakes at Ascot.

One of Europe's most distinguished families have long been famed for success in the financial sector but their return as a force in racing has been sudden, with Waddesdon Stud in Buckinghamshire producing the Eclipse and Irish Oaks winners Nathaniel and Great Heavens.
GOLDEN CHANCE FOR SALVATION.

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Golden Lilac gets the chance to repair her reputation when she faces four rivals in the Prix Rothschild at Deauville on Sunday.

Trainer Andre Fabre had spoken in glowing terms about his three-time Group One-winning filly after she beat Cirrus Des Aigles on her first start of the campaign in the Prix d'Ispahan in May.

She was widely expected to follow up in the Falmouth Stakes at Newmarket earlier this month, but trailed home a well-beaten ninth of 10 runners after getting worked up beforehand.

denphone 28-07-2012 11:52
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MAK FACING DASH CHALLENGE.

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David Barron admits Colonel Mak faces a tough task under top weight in the fiercely competitive Sky Bet Dash at York.

The speedy five-year-old is enjoying an excellent season, winning a handicap at Doncaster and most recently a conditions race at Hamilton, and turns out again nine days after his victory in Scotland.

"He's obviously in good form. He's been in good form all season really. It's always difficult with top weight in a really competitive handicap like this and he is giving a lot of weight away," said Barron.


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SOPRANO GIVEN GOODWOOD GOAL.

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Paul Deegan is leaning towards running his improving mare Midnight Soprano in the iShares Fillies Stakes at Glorious Goodwood rather than the Goodwood Cup.

She was thwarted in her bid for a six-timer behind John Oxx's St Leger possible Hartani in the Curragh Cup when last seen.

"Midnight Soprano will probably go for the iShares Fillies' Stakes (registered as the Lillie Langtry)," said Deegan.

denphone 28-07-2012 14:30
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NORTHERN RACING REMAIN POSITIVE.

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Lord Howard, chairman of Northern Racing, has stressed that no further racecourse closures are planned.

Northern Racing, along with Arena Leisure, made a shock announcement on Friday that Hereford was to close permanently at the end of 2012, while Folkestone is to close on a temporary basis.

The decision over Hereford was taken after the group, headed by the Reuben brothers, failed to be granted permission to extend the lease which runs out in 17 years.

denphone 28-07-2012 17:13
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SRI PUTRA THE YORK HERO.

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Sri Putra foiled a plunge on Afsare to land a dramatic Sky Bet York Stakes on the Knavesmire for Roger Varian and Neil Callan.

The eventual winner's stablemate Pekan Star cut out a modest early pace, but two furlongs out the Kieren Fallon-ridden Afsare swept powerfully to the front.

He drifted across to the stands rail, however, and Sri Putra (12-1) challenged to his left under Callan, finding plenty for pressure. Afsare did not go down without a fight but the 9-4 favourite was a neck adrift at the line, with Side Glance third.

denphone 28-07-2012 19:40
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MAUREEN WEARS PRINCESS CROWN.

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Richard Hannon's Maureen emphatically made amends for her unfortunate defeat at Newmarket with victory in the Group Three Princess Margaret Juddmonte Stakes at Ascot.

What could have gone wrong in the Cherry Hinton Stakes did go wrong, as the filly was slowly away and could not find room on the muddy July course before she was switched and ate up the ground behind Sendmylovetorose.

All went according to plan here, with Richard Hughes having a smooth passage through the race and pushing the 5-6 favourite two and a quarter lengths clear of Sandreamer.

denphone 29-07-2012 07:01
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VAN IN EXPRESS DELIVERY.

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Kieren Fallon made up for the disappointment of losing out in the big race when he steered Van Ellis to victory in the Sky Bet Dash at York.

The Mark Johnston-trained three-year-old (8-1) was dropping down to six furlongs for the first time since making his racecourse debut in April and showed he had the pace to foil a big field of seasoned handicappers.

Challenging for the lead over a furlong out, Van Ellis veered under pressure from the centre of the course towards the stands side, but he lost little ground and came home a length and a quarter to the good over Gramercy, with Tax Free half a length away in third.
RED-HOT EASTERBY STRIKES AGAIN.

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Maven continued trainer Tim Easterby's tremendous form this summer when enhancing her paddock value with victory in the Sky Bet Mobile EBF Fillies' Handicap at York.

Owned by Habton Farms, the breeding operation of the Easterbys, the four-year-old was the stable's 13th winner in the last fortnight.

Having her 12th start of the campaign, Maven (10-1) was produced near the stands rail by David Allan to storm past Hippy Hippy Shake and win by two and a half lengths. Long-time leader Napoleon's Muse stuck on for third, a further one and a quarter lengths away.

denphone 29-07-2012 10:28
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RECORD RUN FROM DIMENSION.

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Dimension could be bound for the Park Stakes at Doncaster in September after justifying trainer James Fanshawe's faith by winning the sportinglife.com Handicap at York.

Beaten favourite for the Hunt Cup at Royal Ascot, the four-year-old was sent off the 4-1 market leader this time in the hands of Tom Queally.

And he did it in style, breaking the seven-furlong course record as he galloped home by half a length from White Frost. The first two drew four lengths clear of Imperial Djay in third.

denphone 29-07-2012 15:51
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KATE CAPTURES DEAUVILLE PRIZE.

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Elusive Kate gave jockey William Buick and trainer John Gosden yet another Group One winner in a golden summer after making all the running in the Prix Rothschild at Deauville.

Narrowly beaten on her belated reappearance in the Falmouth Stakes at Newmarket, Elusive Kate already had positive experiences of the Normandy course as she landed two events there last year.

Buick was able to dictate just a steady pace and was never really challenged until the final furlong, when Andre Fabre's Golden Lilac was released for her run, but Elusive Kate already had the prize in the bag.

denphone 29-07-2012 18:08
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LEGER CLUES ON OFFER IN GORDON.

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Five Ladbrokes St Leger entries will go on trial for Doncaster in the Bet365 Gordon Stakes at Goodwood on Tuesday.

They are headed by Michelangelo, who is second-favourite behind Camelot in some markets for the final Classic of the season and represents four-time Leger winner John Gosden.
SUIT OUT OF LENNOX.

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Strong Suit will not bid for a repeat success in Tuesday's Bet365 Lennox Stakes at Glorious Goodwood.

Trainer Richard Hannon has scratched the four-year-old from the seven-furlong Group Two.

Last year's winner holds entries in Wednesday's Qipco Sussex Stakes and connections explained last week his big summer target is the Prix Maurice de Gheest at Deauville.

denphone 30-07-2012 06:28
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GROUND KEY TO EASTERBY PLANS.

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Tim Easterby is keeping an eye on the weather before firming up plans for his sprinters Hamish McGonagall and Confessional at Goodwood.

Both hold entries in the Gordon's King George Stakes on Friday, while Confessional is also engaged in the Blue Square Bet Stewards' Cup on Saturday.

If the ground is firm, Hamish McGonagall will not run in the Group Two over five furlongs and will wait for the Coolmore Nunthorpe Stakes, in which he was second last year.

denphone 30-07-2012 11:33
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FAIRY SKIPS NASSAU DATE.

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Snow Fairy will not make her reappearance in Saturday's Markel Insurance Nassau Stakes at Goodwood.

The five-year-old has been sidelined by injury so far this term and has not been seen winning in Japan last November.

Snow Fairy finished second to Midday in the Nassau last term and trainer Ed Dunlop had viewed the 10-furlong heat as a possible starting point.

denphone 30-07-2012 13:57
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FRANKEL HEADS SUSSEX QUARTET.

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Frankel faces just three rivals in the Qipco Sussex Stakes at Glorious Goodwood on Wednesday.

Sir Henry Cecil's superstar, unbeaten in 11 starts to date, appears to have scared away the opposition for the mile heat.

Frankel's main test now looks likely to come from Godolphin's Farhh, who has run such game races in defeat in the Prince of Wales's Stakes and the Eclipse.

denphone 30-07-2012 16:16
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LIB SEEKS LENNOX GLORY.

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Richard Hannon is looking to win his third Betfair Lennox Stakes in five years at Glorious Goodwood on Tuesday with his stable stalwart Libranno.

Fourth behind Strong Suit 12 months ago, Libranno has bounced right back to his best by winning his last two races at Salisbury and Newmarket, and Hannon could have run last year's winner, but he will now head to Deauville for the Prix Maurice de Gheest instead.

Hannon told his website, www.richardhannonracing.co.uk: "We might have higher rated horses in the yard than Libranno, but I doubt if we have any tougher."

denphone 30-07-2012 18:18
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SCHIERGEN SHOOTS FOR GORDON GLORY.

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Danedream's achievements have ensured Peter Schiergen is no longer an unknown quantity in the minds of British racegoers and the Cologne trainer is back again to upset the St Leger preparations of a number of horses in Tuesday's bet365 Gordon Stakes at Goodwood.

Ten days after winning the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes, Schiergen and jockey Andrasch Starke combine with German Derby third Girolamo.
ENCKE READY FOR GORDON ACID TEST.

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Connections of Encke are hoping the colt can make up for lost time when he tests his Classic credentials in Tuesday's bet365 Gordon Stakes on the opening day of Glorious Goodwood.

The Godolphin colt had looked a potential Classic prospect last autumn but did not reappear until very recently at Sandown.

The team's racing manager, Simon Crisford, said: "Encke is really nicely bred. He is a colt who won his maiden at Newmarket last year and then was off the track for a while. He won a handicap at Sandown and I know he was widely expected to win in the press but actually he was a little bit short of work and ran very green.

denphone 31-07-2012 07:15
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KNIGHT BACK IN PATTERN COMPANY.

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Trainer Paul D'Arcy believes Edinburgh Knight is only just reaching his peak as he steps back into Pattern company for the Betfair Lennox Stakes at Glorious Goodwood on Tuesday.

An official rating of 109 suggests he has every right to be competing in the best races, after he only just missed out in the valuable International Stakes at Ascot.

D'Arcy said: "He was hampered coming out of the stalls at Ascot and got stopped in his run over a furlong out, but was only beaten by a fast-finishing horse on the other side of the course."

denphone 31-07-2012 09:59
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GIVEN HEEDS FRANKIE'S ADVICE.

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Jadanna will attempt to follow quickly in the footsteps of Maureen and grab her own piece of Group race glory in Tuesday's bet365 Molecomb Stakes at Glorious Goodwood.

James Given's filly finished third in Newmarket's Cherry Hinton Stakes earlier this month, just over a length behind the Richard Hannon-trained Maureen, who went on to a cosy success in the Princess Margaret Stakes at Ascot over the weekend.

denphone 31-07-2012 12:45
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COLOUR VISION TOP CUP FIELD.

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Gold Cup hero Colour Vision faces nine rivals as he aims to secure his third win from as many starts for Godolphin in Thursday's Artemis Goodwood Cup.

The former Mark Johnston inmate made a winning debut for Saeed bin Suroor with an impressive effort in the rearranged Sagaro Stakes at Kempton.

Frankie Dettori sprung something of a surprise when choosing to ride the four-year-old over the more established Godolphin stayer Opinion Poll at Royal Ascot, but he was proved right as Colour Vision edged out Mahmood Al Zarooni's runner in a thrilling finish.

denphone 31-07-2012 16:48
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FARHH CAMP READY FOR SUSSEX TEST.

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Farhh was due to race against Frankel in a conditions race at Doncaster as juvenile, but was injured in the stalls and was off the track for over a year. Now the son of Pivotal will finally get his chance to lock horns with racing's superstar in Wednesday's Qipco Sussex Stakes.

An easy winner of the Thirsk Hunt Cup in the spring, Farhh looked unlucky when third in the Prince Of Wales's Stakes at Ascot, and came out in a better light when a fine second in the Coral Eclipse.

Trainer Saeed Bin Suroor said: "Farhh has been doing well since he ran at Sandown and I have been happy with him."

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MISSION ACCOMPLISHED FOR CECIL.

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Noble Mission shaded a thrilling bet365 Gordon Stakes at Glorious Goodwood and put himself firmly in the picture for the Ladbrokes St Leger.

Sir Henry Cecil's three-year-old is a full-brother to esteemed stable companion Frankel and was 11-4 to get back to winning ways following a couple of narrow defeats.

Tom Queally rode a confident race and was still last rounding the turn for home, but the hooded Noble Mission picked up well when asked to challenge the unexposed Encke. The leader refused to go down without a fight, but Noble Mission got the better of a protracted duel by a nose.

denphone 31-07-2012 19:21
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LENNOX KNOCKOUT FOR CHACHAMAIDEE.

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Chachamaidee got back on the winning trail with an authoritative victory over her male counterparts in the bet365 Lennox Stakes at Glorious Goodwood.

The smooth-travelling mare (5-4 favourite) had collected a Group Three prize at this meeting 12 months ago, but faced a sterner test on her return to the Sussex Downs.

Sir Henry Cecil's charge was last out of the stalls in the hands of Tom Queally, but the rider did not panic and once he asked her to stretch in the straight, she showed her trademark turn of foot to win by a length and a half from Libranno, who edged out gallant 11-year-old Mac Love for second.

denphone 01-08-2012 06:40
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CHANNON STRIKES WITH BUNGLE.

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Mick Channon's Bungle Inthejungle denied hot favourite Morawij in an exciting climax to the bet365 Molecomb Stakes at Glorious Goodwood.

Roger Varian's Morawij was sent off the 2-1 market leader following solid support and looked likely to collect when quickening up to take the lead a furlong and a half down.

However, the more prominently ridden Bungle Inthejungle responded generously to the urgings of Martin Harley against the rail to win the argument by a head.

denphone 01-08-2012 13:44
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VISION SETS SIGHTS ON CUP GLORY.

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Colour Vision will be seen to even better effect in the Artemis Goodwood Cup if the rain stays away, according to Godolphin's racing manager Simon Crisford.

Since joining Saeed bin Suroor from Mark Johnston at the end of last season, the four-year-old has won both of his starts - in the rearranged Sagaro Stakes and the Ascot Gold Cup.

He is forced to carry a 4lb penalty on Thursday for that success but Crisford believes that as long as the ground does not become soft, the Rainbow Quest gelding is capable of showing an even higher level of form.

denphone 01-08-2012 17:00
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SO EASY FOR SENSATIONAL FRANKEL.

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

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Frankel extended his unbeaten record to 12 with another awesome performance in the Qipco Sussex Stakes at Glorious Goodwood.

Following his 11-length demolition job in the Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot, the world's highest-rated racehorse faced just three rivals as he defended his Goodwood crown, including his pacemaker Bullet Train.

The latter predictably cut out the early running, but Tom Queally was never too far behind on Frankel in second and the 1-20 favourite eased to the front with a couple of furlongs to travel. The result was never in doubt thereafter as Sir Henry Cecil's incredible four-year-old engaged top gear to pull right away in the closing stages.

denphone 01-08-2012 19:27
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OLYMPIC FLIES FOR VINTAGE GLORY.

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Olympic Glory was produced with a withering late run to give Richard Hannon a third successive triumph in the Veuve Clicquot Vintage Stakes at Glorious Goodwood.

Hannon had saddled King Torus and Chandlery to win the last two runnings of the Group Two juvenile prize and Olympic Glory was 11-4 to follow up his victory in last month's Superlative Stakes at Newmarket.

As the rest of the field went for home, Richard Hughes seemed keen to play his cards late on the eventual winner. He was still last of all with a couple of furlongs to run but the jockey timed his run to perfection, getting up by half a length to beat Artigiano.

denphone 02-08-2012 06:36
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HIGGINS POTS GOODWOOD PRIZE.

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

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Hurricane Higgins held off the late thrust of Irish raider Defence Of Duress to take the Goodwood Stakes for Mark Johnston.

Hurricane Higgins and Never Can Tell looked to have it between them and just as Hurricane Higgins began to win that argument, Defence Of Duress finished with a wet sail down the outside. Tom Taaffe's runner was closing all the way to the line, but Johnston's 14-1 chance held on by a head under Joe Fanning.

denphone 02-08-2012 10:36
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MCCAIN ON GALWAY TRAIL AGAIN.

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Donald McCain aims to bring the Guinness Galway Hurdle trophy back to Britain for the second time in three years with the improving Lexi's Boy.

The Grand National-winning trainer saddled his fantastic dual-purpose performer Overturn to win the prestigious handicap in 2010, the first UK-trained winner of the race since Sagaman in 1991.

denphone 02-08-2012 13:30
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QATAR TEAM LAUNCH RICHMOND RAID.

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Ahern and Cay Verde represent Sheikh Fahad Al Thani's Qatar Racing Ltd in today's Audi Richmond Stakes at Glorious Goodwood.

David Barron's Ahern was a close third in the July Stakes last time when inexperience caught him out, while Mick Channon's Cay Verde has won a Listed race at the Curragh and finished sixth in the Norfolk Stakes.

The owner's racing manager David Redvers said: "I think it was just a little bit of immaturity which caught Ahern out last time at Newmarket. It's probably more mental with him than anything and we'd hope that with that experience under his belt, he'll be a more complete horse."
PRINCE SEEKING GLORIOUS SUCCESS.

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Dubai Prince will aim to go some way to fulfilling his huge potential in the Coutts Glorious Stakes at Goodwood on Friday.

Unbeaten in two starts as a juvenile when trained in Ireland by Dermot Weld, the son of Shamardal has not quite progressed as anticipated since joining Godolphin.

Training problems meant he did not make any of the British Classics, but when he did eventually turn out as a three-year-old, he could not have been more impressive in a Newbury conditions event.

denphone 02-08-2012 15:59
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FRANKEL TAKES SUSSEX ROMP IN STRIDE.

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Frankel has come out of his Qipco Sussex Stakes romp with flying colours and is firmly on course for the Juddmonte International at York later this month.

Sir Henry Cecil's unbeaten superstar took his winning run to 12 at Glorious Goodwood as he repeated his victory of last year in the Group One mile event. He will now step up to a mile and a quarter for the first time on August 22, in a race sponsored by his owner, Khalid Abdullah.

"I was delighted with Frankel on Wednesday in the Sussex Stakes. He has grown up a lot mentally and took it all like a true professional," Cecil told his website:

denphone 02-08-2012 18:44
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SADDLER'S ROCKS AT GOODWOOD.

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Saddler's Rock ground out a determined victory in the Artemis Goodwood Cup under Johnny Murtagh.

John Oxx's stayer was the 2-1 favourite to exact his revenge on Godolphin's Colour Vision, who had beaten him into third in the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot in June but had to carry a penalty for that Group One triumph.

Saddler's Rock wore down Electrolyser inside the final two furlongs and found plenty for Johnny Murtagh to take the prize by a length from the fast-finishing Askar Tau. Colour Vision was under pressure early in the straight, but stuck to his task doggedly to pick up minor honours in third

denphone 03-08-2012 06:58
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REBEL FITZ THE BILL.

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Rebel Fitz just held off the late thrust of Cause Of Causes to take the glory in an incident-packed Guinness Galway Hurdle.

Strongly-supported favourite Drive Time and Ruby Walsh suffered a nasty fall before the race really began in earnest, bringing down another leading hope in Donald McCain's British challenger Lexi's Boy under Jason Maguire.

The Michael Winters-trained Rebel Fitz travelled sweetly in the hands of Davy Russell, who sent his mount to the lead and looked set to run out a ready winner, but celebrated with a few strides to go and Cause Of Causes only just failed to catch him. Captain Cee Bee ran a highly creditable race to finish third, with Plan A fourth.
METAL TOO TOUGH TO PASS.

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Richard Hannon was denied his fifth successive victory in the Audi Richmond Stakes as Heavy Metal bounced back to form for Mark Johnston.

The youngster had won two of his first three career outings but having seemingly had his limitations exposed in the Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot and the July Stakes at Newmarket, he was a 9-1 shot for this Group Two Test.

Heavy Metal was always towards the front end and although Hannon's Master Of War was closing in the last of the six furlongs, Joe Fanning's mount held on by half a length to give the rider his third win of the meeting and Johnston his fourth.
GOODWOOD GOES WILD FOR COCO.

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Sir Henry Cecil and Tom Queally both notched up their fourth winner of the 2012 Glorious Goodwood meeting as Wild Coco made an excellent return to action in the iShares Fillies' Stakes.

The four-year-old had disappointed 12 months ago when a hot favourite for the Group Three contest better known as the Lillie Langtry Stakes, and was also well held on her only subsequent start at York last August.

The 6-1 chance looked to have plenty to do on her belated return against a clutch of in-form rivals, but she showed a smart change of gear to take up the lead. French outsider Jehannedarc ran on well to fill the runner-up spot, beaten two and three-quarter lengths, with Estimate a further head away in third.

denphone 03-08-2012 10:40
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BROKEN ANKLE FOR WALSH.

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Ruby Walsh is set for a spell on the sidelines after a fall from the well-fancied Drive Time in the Guinness Galway Hurdle.

Walsh was partnering the Willie Mullins-trained favourite in the prestigious handicap until he came to grief at one of the hurdles passing the stands with a circuit to run, and was temporarily knocked unconscious.

He was motionless on the turf for a while before being stretchered off the track and taken to hospital for precautionary X-rays.

He tweeted: "Thanks to doctors at racecourse and all in Galway university hospital for looking after me. Small break in my ankle be out for a bit."

denphone 03-08-2012 14:07
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GOSDEN DUO SET FOR NASSAU BATTLE.

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John Gosden holds all the aces in the Markel Insurance Nassau Stakes at Glorious Goodwood on Saturday.

The Clarehaven handler is represented by Group One winner Izzi Top, as well as The Fugue, who has been placed in the Oaks and the Ribblesdale.

"They both have different ground requirements as Izzi Top likes a bit of juice, while The Fugue prefers it on top and she hasn't had that since being knocked over at Epsom. The ground was a bit slow for The Fugue at Royal Ascot, but she ran well," Gosden said.

denphone 03-08-2012 16:25
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THRILLER ENDS IN DEAD-HEAT.

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Trumpet Major and Archbishop shared the spoils in the RSA Thoroughbred Stakes at Glorious Goodwood after the judge called a dead-heat.

Richard Hannon's Trumpet Major was 6-1 to bounce back from a disappointing performance when favourite for the Irish 2000 Guineas and was given a confident ride by Richard Hughes.

He looked set to win outright when moving to the lead inside the final furlong, but Brian Meehan's 10-1 shot Archbishop stuck to his guns well in the hands of Frankie Dettori and the two passed the line as one.

denphone 03-08-2012 18:32
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GLORIOUS FOR AUSSIES WITH ORTENSIA.

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Australian raider Ortensia came good in Britain at the third attempt with a classy display in the Gordon's King George Stakes at Glorious Goodwood under William Buick.

A Group One winner in her homeland as well as in Dubai during the winter, big things were expected of Paul Messara's mare when she arrived earlier this season, but she disappointed in the King's Stand before finishing a creditable fourth in the July Cup.

Sent off the 6-1 joint-favourite dropping down to Group Two level, the seven-year-old was towards the rear early on before being unleashed down the centre. Once she found top gear, she soon dashed to the lead and passed the post a ready winner by a length and a quarter.

denphone 04-08-2012 06:46
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REALM STRONG IN OAK TREE.

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Regal Realm finished best of all to win a competitive Oak Tree Stakes at Glorious Goodwood for Jeremy Noseda and Ryan Moore.

The Group Three contest centred around Godolphin's filly Gamilati, who was making a belated return to a British racecourse having impressed twice in Dubai during the winter.

She was the 9-4 favourite for this first start since February but could not pick up in the straight and finished well down the field.

Regal Realm mixed it in top company as a juvenile, but having not been seen since finishing second-last in the Nell Gwyn Stakes at Newmarket in April, she was a 10-1 shot for this seven-furlong test.
JOHNSTON STRIKES WITH FULBRIGHT.

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Mark Johnston secured his fifth winner of the week as Fulbright and Silvestre de Sousa claimed the Betfred Mile at Glorious Goodwood.

Turned out under a penalty having edged a six-furlong handicap at Newmarket last weekend, the 7-1 chance was tackling this distance for the first time in his career.

The Brazilian rider was never too far off the pace and there was never really any doubt he would collect after he swept to the lead in the straight. Mabait came with a strong late run but was unable to reel in Fulbright, who ran out a decisive scorer by a length and a quarter.

denphone 04-08-2012 12:34
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TIME FOR CECIL MARE TO SHINE.

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Connections of Timepiece feel she may be on the verge of returning to her best for the Markel Insurance Nassau Stakes at Glorious Goodwood today.

Sir Henry Cecil's mare won the Falmouth Stakes at Newmarket last summer, but has been well beaten in two starts so far this year.

She has significant ground to make up on Izzi Top on their latest meeting in the Middleton Stakes, but Teddy Grimthorpe, racing manager to owner Khalid Abdullah, said: "She has turned a corner and everyone seems much more pleased with her - she is working better and moving much better."

denphone 04-08-2012 15:56
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FAHEY BACK IN GOODWOOD GROOVE.

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

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Richard Fahey was relieved finally to be back on the scoresheet at Glorious Goodwood as Johannes returned to one of his favourite courses in the Get Your Bet On At bluesq.com Stewards' Sprint Stakes.

Sent off at 22-1 in this competitive six-furlong handicap, Johannes was given a helping hand by George Chaloner's 7lb claim, but the apprentice rode above himself as he forced his mount half a length ahead of Louis The Pious

"I'm not sure, but I don't think I've had a winner here since this fellow won this race three years ago. It's been frustrating, we had a load of seconds here last year and it's nice to get one," said Fahey.

denphone 04-08-2012 18:17
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THE FUGUE GRABS NASSAU GLORY.

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

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The Fugue was produced with a perfectly timed run by Richard Hughes to take top honours in the Markel Insurance Nassau Stakes at Glorious Goodwood.

The three-year-old was the lesser fancied of two runners for John Gosden, with Izzi Top the choice of stable jockey William Buick, and the 7-4 favourite appeared to be travelling nicely towards the lead a couple of furlongs down.

But she was unable to quicken as well as her stable companion, who pounced from the rear and ran out a decisive winner by a length from the front-running Timepiece, with Oaks winner Was in third. Izzi Top was ultimately well beaten.

denphone 05-08-2012 09:53
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LEE STRIKES ON HAWKEYE.

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Hawkeyethenoo held off the late challenge of Imperial Guest to win a thrilling renewal of the Blue Square Bet Stewards' Cup at Glorious Goodwood.

Third in the Wokingham Stakes and fifth in the July Cup, after which he finished a luckless seventh in the competitive International Stakes at Ascot, Jim Goldie's Scottish raider was a leading fancy at 9-1.

Always travelling well on the far side of the track in the hands of Grand National-winning jockey Graham Lee, the six-year-old quickened to the lead inside the final furlong and stayed on too strongly for Imperial Guest, whose challenge down the centre of the track came up a nose short.

denphone 05-08-2012 14:40
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NUNTHORPE RETURN FOR NATIVE.

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Dual Group One-winning sprinter Kingsgate Native is set to make his first appearance for trainer Robert Cowell in the Coolmore Nunthorpe Stakes at York.

The seven-year-old won the Knavesmire sprint as a juvenile and the Golden Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot the following year before heading to Cheveley Park Stud to take up stallion duties.

However, after proving infertile and being gelded, Kingsgate Native returned to training with Sir Michael Stoute, for whom he won two races.

He failed to rediscover his best form towards the end of last season, but Cheveley Park are keen to see if a change of yards can reignite the old flame.
MAN IN LEOPARDSTOWN FRAME.

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The Red Mills Irish Champion Stakes is a possible target for Reliable Man following his fine run in the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes.

denphone 06-08-2012 06:14
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MAGIC MOONLIGHT IN GHEEST REPEAT.

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Moonlight Cloud ran out a very impressive winner of the Prix Maurice de Gheest at Deauville for the second successive year.

Freddie Head's filly, who came so close to becoming the first horse to beat the legendary Black Caviar in the Diamond Jubilee at Royal Ascot, absolutely hacked up.

denphone 06-08-2012 11:54
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SUPER SAPPHIRE IN SPARKLING FORM.

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

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Dermot Weld's Sapphire produced an exhilarating display in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Give Thanks Stakes at Cork.

Second to Izzi Top in the Group One Pretty Polly on her last start, she was far too good for her rivals in this Group Three event.

She sprinted clear under Pat Smullen and those who took the 1-7 price never had to worry as she beat Demurely by seven and a half lengths.

Weld said: "That is a nice double. She is the first mare to win both the Noblesse Stakes and the Give Thanks Stakes. She was very impressive and very good. She is a lovely big staying mare and there is lots to look forward to with her.

denphone 06-08-2012 15:11
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GROUND CRUCIAL TO SUIT PLANS.

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Ground conditions will dictate where Strong Suit is seen next following his withdrawal from the Prix Maurice de Gheest at Deauville on Sunday.

The Richard Hannon-trained four-year-old finished 10th behind Frankel in the Queen Anne and eighth behind Mayson in the July Cup over six furlongs, and it was thought the unique trip of six and a half furlongs at the weekend would have suited him down to the ground, but his preference for a fast surface saw connections pull the plug.
CHARLTON CONSIDERS NEXT STEP.

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Roger Charlton's Dundonnell could be seen again later this month before potentially tackling some big-race entries in the autumn.

After finishing third in what looked one of the hottest juvenile maidens of the season at Newmarket's July meeting, the youngster justified cramped odds with a 12-length triumph at Lingfield on Saturday and is engaged in the Champagne Stakes at Doncaster, Ascot's Royal Lodge Stakes and the Dewhurst at Newmarket.

"I think Timeform increased his rating from 84 to 102, so they obviously took a bit of a shine to it," said Charlton.

denphone 06-08-2012 19:18
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CHEVELEY PARK GET SHARE IN MAYSON.

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Cheveley Park Stud have bought a majority share in the July Cup winner Mayson.

The colt provided Richard Fahey and jockey Paul Hanagan with their first domestic Group One winner at Newmarket and will remain in the trainer's care, as well as in the colours of David Armstrong, for the remainder of the year.

A statement on the Newmarket stud's website revealed Mayson's next start may be the Haydock Sprint Cup, although the Nunthorpe Stakes remains under consideration.

denphone 07-08-2012 06:44
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HEAD TEMPTED BY QUICK CLOUD RETURN.

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

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Freddie Head is considering a quick return to action for Moonlight Cloud after her "awesome" display in the Prix Maurice de Gheest at Deauville on Sunday.

After narrowly failing to catch Black Caviar at Ascot, the four-year-old filly blitzed her rivals over six and a half furlongs. She may now return to the track this weekend for the Prix Jacques le Marois over a mile, with races like the Prix du Moulin - where she could meet Frankel - and the Prix de la Foret coming under consideration later in the season.

denphone 07-08-2012 11:58
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BOTTI EYES FRANKEL CLASH.

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

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Planteur faces the daunting task of crossing swords with Frankel after being withdrawn from the Sky Bet York Stakes on the Knavesmire last month.

Marco Botti's top-class middle-distance performer was a leading fancy for the Group Two contest but after walking the track, connections felt conditions were too fast and decided not to run.

Botti admits it was a frustrating scenario and it now means that provided the ground is deemed suitable, he is likely to meet the world's highest-rated racehorse back at York in the Juddmonte International on August 22.

denphone 07-08-2012 14:23
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'SCARY' SACRE BACK WITH HENDERSON.

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

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Nicky Henderson has described Sprinter Sacre as looking "unbelievable" after his stable star returned from his summer break last week.

The six-year-old turned in some awesome performances during an unbeaten novice campaign over fences, treating his rivals with contempt in the Arkle Trophy at the Cheltenham Festival and on his final start of the season at Aintree.

The six-year-old is already as short as even-money with some bookmakers for the Queen Mother Champion Chase and his trainer is delighted after welcoming him back to Seven Barrows.

denphone 07-08-2012 16:38
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APPROACH IN FRAME FOR PHOENIX.

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

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Dawn Approach is the star name among 15 entries for the Keeneland Phoenix Stakes at the Curragh on Sunday.

Jim Bolger's unbeaten juvenile has won each of his four starts to date, most recently impressing in the Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot.

The form could hardly have worked out better, with runner-up Olympic Glory having since scored twice in Group Two company.

denphone 08-08-2012 07:06
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CIRRUS TO MISS FRANKEL SHOWDOWN.

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

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French star Cirrus Des Aigles will not lock horns with Frankel in the Juddmonte International at York after failing to recover from an ankle injury.

Last year's Champion Stakes hero added to his Group One tally in the Dubai Sheema Classic and the Prix Ganay earlier this year, but was narrowly beaten by Golden Lilac in the Prix d'Ispahan at Longchamp on his last start.

Trainer Corine Barande-Barbe had been looking forward to seeing her pride and joy take on the world's highest-rated racehorse on the Knavesmire on August 22, but he could now be re-routed to the Red Mills Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown on September 8.

denphone 08-08-2012 11:22
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HUGHES SETS SIGHTS ON CROWN.

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

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Richard Hughes vowed to go "flat out" for the jockeys' championship after he rattled off a 251.5-1 four-timer at Bath.

Although he trailed home last of seven runners aboard outsider Lady Calantha in the opening contest, Hughes collected the next four races to cut the deficit with Ryan Moore to just three winners.

The rider won on Waspy (11-8 favourite), Dynastic (7-2), Griffin Point (13-8 favourite) and Cockney Fire (8-1), although he also picked up a two-day suspension for his use of the whip on the last of those.

denphone 08-08-2012 14:14
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FRANKEL STARS ON CHAMPIONS LIST.

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

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Frankel is one of 46 entries in the Qipco Champions Stakes on Champions Day at Ascot on October 20 - what is expected to be his last appearance on a racetrack.

Sir Henry Cecil's unbeaten superstar is due to step up to 10 furlongs for his next race at York in the Juddmonte International later this month after having achieved all that is possible over a mile.

Old foe Excelebration is one of a huge army of possible top-class rivals from Aidan O'Brien's Ballydoyle yard, including Triple Crown aspirant Camelot, Imperial Monarch, St Nicholas Abbey and Power.

The likes of last year's winner Cirrus Des Aigles, Nathaniel, Giofra, Meandre, Golden Lilac and The Fugue could also take him on.

denphone 09-08-2012 07:04
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CHIPPENDALE STEELED FOR YORK TILT.

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

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All roads for Thomas Chippendale lead to the Neptune Investment Management Great Voltigeur Stakes at York on August 22.

Sir Henry Cecil's colt has won three of his five starts, including the King Edward VII Stakes at Royal Ascot last time when he defeated stablemate Noble Mission by half a length.

The form has been franked as Noble Mission won the Gordon Stakes at Glorious Goodwood last week.
NO DECISION ON KAUTO FUTURE.

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

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Connections of Kauto Star have yet to decide whether the National Hunt legend has raced for the final time.

The 12-year-old was pulled up with over a circuit to go on his final start in the Cheltenham Gold Cup in March, but connections insisted they would let the dust settle before a decision on his future would be made.

Although many National Hunt horses have now returned to training in readiness for the new campaign, Kauto Star is still in the field, accompanied by now-retired stablemate Denman.

denphone 09-08-2012 13:23
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YORK DOUBTS RAISED FOR NATHANIEL.

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

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Opposition to Frankel in the Juddmonte International Stakes at York later this month could be thin in the ground with John Gosden raising doubts about his Eclipse winner Nathaniel.

With Cirrus Des Aigles already ruled out of the Group One highlight, the best horse in the world may face no more than a canter round on his first start over 10 furlongs.

Nathaniel won the Eclipse on his first start of the season and went down only by the narrowest of margins to Danedream when trying to defend his King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes title at Ascot just a fortnight later.

denphone 09-08-2012 17:06
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FAIRY BOOKED FOR DEAUVILLE RETURN.

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

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Snow Fairy continued her preparations for a seasonal comeback with a gallop at Sandown on Thursday morning.

The multiple Group One-winning mare has been absent since picking up an injury when in the Far East towards the end of last year and missed a possible engagement in the Nassau Stakes last week, but if all goes to plan she will run in the Prix Jean Romanet at Deauville on August 19.

Dunlop said: "I'm on my way back from Sandown where we took Snow Fairy for a gallop. Sandown kindly let her and a lead horse gallop, she worked over a mile and I was happy with how she went."

denphone 10-08-2012 06:47
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CHOICE RESULT FOR WELD AND SMULLEN.

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

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Galileo's Choice continued on the upgrade with victory in the Ballyroan Stakes at Leopardstown.

The Dermot Weld-trained six-year-old finished seventh to Cinders And Ashes in the Supreme Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham in March and returned to the level with a Listed-race win at this track in July.

Stepped up to Group Thee company, the gelding travelled smoothly in mid-division through the early stages before making his bid off the home turn under Pat Smullen, and the move proved a decisive one, because although he came close with Bible Belt at one stage and Massiyn rallied late for Johnny Murtagh, the 9-4 favourite had a length and a half in hand of the latter at the line
DETTORI FAVOURITE FOR SHERGAR PRIZE.

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

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Frankie Dettori is favourite to be leading rider at this weekend's Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup following the draw for the Ascot competition.

Ladbrokes make Dettori, who will captain Team Europe, the 4-1 market leader for the Silver Saddle in what will be the 12th staging of the unique event, which is set to attract a huge crowd and features an after-racing 80s revival concert.

Team GB and Ireland, which will comprise of Kieren Fallon, Johnny Murtagh and James Doyle, are the 7-4 favourites to take the team prize.

denphone 10-08-2012 14:20
Re: Horse Racing
 
DAWN MISSES PHOENIX RUN.


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

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Jim Bolger has decided against running Dawn Approach in the Keeneland Phoenix Stakes at the Curragh on Sunday as he feels ground conditions will be unsuitable.

The unbeaten juvenile was last seen landing the Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot and would have been a warm order had he stepped up to Group One level for the first time this weekend.

Bolger said: "I don't think the ground will be suitable for him on Sunday. The signs are that the weather is going to improve and I would hope conditions will be suitable for him in the Futurity Stakes at the Curragh in a fortnight's time. That race was always the plan for him anyway."

denphone 11-08-2012 06:50
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SPRINT STAR BACK IN ACTION.

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

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Joseph O'Brien is not expecting any fireworks from Starspangledbanner as he makes his first start since coming out of retirement in Sunday's Patrick P O'Leary Memorial Phoenix Sprint Stakes at the Curragh.

Already a dual Group One winner in Australia before joining Aidan O'Brien at the start of 2010, the six-year-old enjoyed a fantastic first year in Europe by landing the Golden Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot and the July Cup at Newmarket.
LANTERN ON FULL BEAM FOR SOLERA.

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

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Trainer Richard Hannon believes a rise in distance will bring out the best in Sky Lantern in the German-Thoroughbred.com Sweet Solera Stakes at Newmarket.

The unbeaten daughter of Red Clubs could hardly have been more impressive on her racecourse bow at Goodwood in late May, after which she secured Listed honours at Naas.

Sky Lantern makes her first appearance since early June and steps up to seven furlongs for the first time.

denphone 11-08-2012 13:49
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OXX GOING NATIVE IN DESMOND.

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

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Native Khan could make his third appearance for John Oxx in next Thursday's Desmond Stakes at Leopardstown.

Third behind Frankel in last year's 2000 Guineas, the grey was moved from Ed Dunlop to Oxx this season and has been roundly beaten by Famous Name on both occasions
OXX HAS DEBUTANTE FANCY.

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

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One of Ireland's most promising young fillies takes to the track for the third time in Sunday's Keeneland Debutante Stakes at the Curragh.

Harasiya, an Aga Khan home-bred trained by John Oxx, has won both her starts at Leopardstown by more than two lengths, most recently in last month's Group Three Silver Flash Stakes.

"She has done well in both her starts and is a progressive sort of filly and she goes on soft ground," said Oxx.

denphone 11-08-2012 16:07
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REED AND FABRE RULE IN POMONE.

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

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North Yorkshire owner Guy Reed teamed up with French master trainer Andre Fabre to win the Prix de Pomone at Deauville with La Pomme D'Amour.

The four-year-old filly showed a neat burst of pace late on to deny the Roger Varian-trained Shimmering Surf, who attempted to make all the running in the Group Two over an extended mile and a half.

La Pomme D'Amour was never too far off the moderate pace set by Neil Callan's mount, who still held a clear advantage two furlongs from home and stayed on in determined fashion before giving way.

denphone 11-08-2012 19:12
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CERTIFY SO SWEET IN SOLERA.

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

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Certify gave Godolphin a fourth consecutive victory in the German-Thoroughbred.com Sweet Solera Stakes at Newmarket with a dominant display.

The Mahmood Al Zarooni-trained youngster (11-8 favourite) looked the real deal on debut here last month and took her game to the next level in this Group Three assignment over seven furlongs.
DE SOUSA A SHINING LIGHT.

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

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Silvestre de Sousa is enjoying a summer renaissance and lifted the feature Talk To Victor Rose Of Lancaster Stakes at Haydock on the Godolphin challenger Hunter's Light.

The 3-1 shot was never far away under the Brazilian rider as Ransom Note scampered clear once the gates opened for the Group Three contest.

The Saeed bin Suroor-trained winner eased upsides the long-time leader at the three-furlong pole and galloped into an unassailable advantage. Jet Away, the 15-8 favourite, gave chase in vain and was two lengths adrift at the line.

denphone 12-08-2012 06:20
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WORLD DOMINATION IN SHERGAR CUP.

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

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A slightly under-the-radar Rest of the World team dominated the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup from start to finish at Ascot.

While Yutaka Take is a well-established name outside Japan, the same could not be said for the American Aaron Gryder and Hong Kong starlet Matthew Chadwick, but the trio were well in control of the international jockey competition after race four following a hatful of placed efforts.

Rest of the World then collected the final two events, with the veteran Gryder driving home Viking Storm (5-1) in the Michael Page International Shergar Cup Challenge Handicap and Chadwick excelling from the front on Mince (6-1) in the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup Sprint.

denphone 12-08-2012 16:44
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MAROIS EX-CELEBRATION FOR O'BRIEN.

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

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Excelebration took advantage of a Group One race with no Frankel in opposition by landing the Prix Jacques le Marois at Deauville for Aidan O'Brien.

Ridden by substitute jockey Christophe Soumillon after Ryan Moore was ruled out because of a fall, the four-year-old raced in mid-division for much of the Group One contest as Elusive Kate took them along.

The leader kept on strongly but she succumbed when Cityscape and Excelebration tackled her entering the final furlong and it was the Ballydoyle runner who proved strongest. He was well on top at the line and scored by a length and a quarter.

denphone 12-08-2012 18:46
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PEDRO TAKES DRAMATIC PHOENIX.

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

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Aidan O'Brien's Pedro The Great was a surprise winner of the feature event at the Curragh, the Keeneland Phoenix Stakes, in what turned out to be a dramatic renewal.

Cristoforo Colombo, a stablemate of the winner, was travelling with great ease at the two-furlong marker when he appeared to clip heels with Probably and gave Joseph O'Brien a crashing fall, which the pair were able to walk away from.

Bungle Inthejungle put the pace to the race but was a spent force just after halfway and Leitir Mor and Probably were left in front, but Seamie Heffernan brought Pedro The Great (10-1) to challenge widest of all to win going away by two and three-quarter lengths. Leitir Mor was second.
FAMOUS VICTORY FOR NAME.

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

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Famous Name won his 19th race from 36 starts but significantly his first at Group Two level in the Keeneland Royal Whip Stakes at the Curragh.

Many were keen to take on Dermot Weld's stalwart (evens) with Sea The Stars' half-brother Born To Sea, who finished second to Camelot in the Irish Derby on his last start and was sent off the 10-11 favourite.

However, racing without a hood, Born To Sea did not settle in the early stages and once into the straight the result never looked in any doubt as Pat Smullen nudged Famous Name clear of his market rival to win by six and a half lengths.

denphone 13-08-2012 06:46
Re: Horse Racing
 
LILY GRABS SPOTLIGHT FROM BANNER.

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

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There was no fairytale return to action from former Group One-winning sprinter Starspangledbanner as he finished tailed off in his comeback in the Patrick P O'Leary Memorial Phoenix Sprint Stakes at the Curragh.

A failed stud career saw him return to the track at the age of six and he led for a long way before fading badly. Where connections decide to go from here is anyone's guess.
ST NICK SET FOR FRANKEL CLASH.

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

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Frankel could face at least one stern rival when he lines up for the Juddmonte International in the shape of St Nicholas Abbey.

The world's highest-rated horse is scheduled to tackle 10 furlongs for the first time at York on August 22 in a race sponsored by his owner, Khalid Abdullah.

denphone 13-08-2012 11:02
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SPECIAL SUCCESS FOR SHANAHAN.

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


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Pat Shanahan struck at Group Two level as My Special J's reversed form with the highly regarded Harasiya in the Keeneland Debutante Stakes at the Curragh.

My Special J's (12-1) had been second on her two previous starts, most recently to Harasiya at Leopardstown, where she was beaten over two lengths.

The pair fought it out inside the final furlong, with the Colm O'Donoghue-ridden My Special J's holding off the 2-5 favourite, who never looked happy on the rain-softened ground, to win by a neck.

denphone 13-08-2012 18:04
Re: Horse Racing
 
IMG LAND CHANNEL 4 CONTRACT.

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

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IMG Sports Media have been announced as the new producers of Channel 4's racing coverage from January 2013.

The new four-year agreement will see former BBC racing presenter Clare Balding take a leading role in coverage of meetings such as the Cheltenham Festival, Royal Ascot and the Grand National.

The deal, in operation from January 2013 until December 2016, runs alongside Channel 4's four-year media agreement with Racecourse Media Group. In addition, Channel 4 Racing sponsors, Dubai, have signed a new four-year extension deal until 2016.

denphone 14-08-2012 06:47
Re: Horse Racing
 
MOULIN BECKONS FOR LUCKLESS CLOUD.

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

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The Prix du Moulin at Longchamp next month is the likely next port of call for Moonlight Cloud.

Trainer Freddie Head feels the filly would have won Sunday's Prix Jacques le Marois at Deauville, but for meeting serious traffic problems. Following a narrow defeat to Black Caviar in the Diamond Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot, the four-year-old was a superb winner of the Prix Maurice de Gheest at the start of the month.
MARS IN ORBIT FOR FUTURITY RUN.

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

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Mars could clash with Dawn Approach in the Galileo European Breeders Fund Futurity Stakes at the Curragh on August 25.

Should the unbeaten pair meet, it would mean the ante-post favourites for the Derby and 2000 Guineas going head-to-head over seven furlongs.

The Group Two event has a rich recent history and Jim Bolger, trainer of Dawn Approach, won it with star colts Teofilo in 2006 and New Approach a year later.


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