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Showing posts with label Royal Ascot. Show all posts

Sparkling Portrait can sparkle at Hamilton

Posted by Unknown on Saturday, July 21, 2012


Go Go Go Horserace: There are 2 Notebook runners on Thursday with Testamatta in action at Doncaster and Sparkling Portrait heading to Hamilton.

The latter appearance significantly attention-grabbing as he steps up in grade for the Glasgow Stakes with Paul Hanagan booked to require the ride.

He got into all kinds of hassle in a very massive handicap at Royal Ascot last time as Hanagan was nearly unseated before running on once more within the ultimate furlong when the race was all however over.

Connections felt afterwards he would have gone terribly shut on the day however this feels like a decent chance to realize some compensation.

He has conditions in his favour and is anticipated to place up a giant performance.

Testamatta has run 2 nice races and she or he conjointly has very reasonable claims within the fillies' maiden at city Moor.

Marco Botti has booked William Buick to require the ride and therefore the maximize to seven furlongs ought to facilitate.

There are four a lot of horses added to the list - No Jet Lag, Slipstream Angel, Piri Wango and Edge nearer.
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Sunday treble for Aidan O'Brien

Posted by Unknown on Wednesday, July 18, 2012


Go Go Go Horse Race: Aidan O'Brien and his jockey son Joseph enjoyed a treble with Parliament sq. (4-9), Warwick Avenue (5-2) and Chicago (5-2) at Fairyhouse on Sunday.

Warwick Avenue kept Blue Corner at bay by a head when creating all the running within the worth Packages At Fairyhouse Race.

The winning rider said: "He is improving with each run and he's a horse with an excellent perspective."

Parliament sq., fifth within the Windsor Castle Stakes at Royal Ascot, landed the percentages to open his account at the fourth try within the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden.

O'Brien junior said: "He's improving with racing and hopefully he'll keep going. He'll don't have any drawback stepping up to Listed or cluster company."

Chicago led simply within the ultimate furlong to run out a comfortable winner of the Fairyhouse Sunday Market Handicap.

They went near a four-timer when Unanimous had to play second fiddle to the Pat Smullen-ridden Encrypted Message (11-4) within the Family Funday At Fairyhouse Maiden.

Winning trainer Dermot Weld said: "He had the shape to win that and that i thought he would win it.

"He is consistent, that is his level and Pat gave him an honest sturdy ride. On testing ground you would like a horse that gets additional than seven furlongs and he will."

Wayne Lordan, successful within the day's feature, completed a double on color of affection (13-2) for trainer Willie McCreery within the Fairyhouse Members Handicap, the four-year-old filly simply holding Invincible Ridge by a nose.

McCreery said: "She could be a powerful very little devil. She desires the splits and 6 furlongs is her ideal trip.

"She ran a blinder at the Curragh last day trip. we would have a glance at a Listed fillies' race in Naas for her currently however we'll see what the handicapper will.

"She desires blinkers as she likes viewing the group."
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Sir Mark Prescott's Worthadd Woe Continues

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Go Go Go Horse Race: Sir Mark Prescott's Worthadd had to accept second place within the cluster 2 Grosser Preis von Audi Zentrums Hannover on Sunday.

The ex-Italian runner had got off to the proper begin for his new connections in Baden-Baden in might however a come back to Germany did not reignite his season.

Sine his facile victory within the Badener Meile, the 5 year-old had been turned over at odds-on at Epsom when wanting unwell comfortable on the track before trailing home in last place within the Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot.

Partnered for the primary time in his career by Jean-Bernard Eyquem, he was expected to require the beating within the mile contest however Sir Oscar, who had finished over 2 lengths behind Worthadd in might, reversed the shape below Adrie de Vries.

Amarillo, second to Caspar Netscher within the German Guineas on his penultimate begin, finished third with Saeed bin Suroor and Silvestre de Sousa out of the places with Sandagiyr.
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Brian Meehan | Most Improved given Marois target

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Brian Meehan | Most Improved given Marois Target. Brian Meehan has confirmed the Prix Jacques Le Marois because the supposed target for Royal Ascot winner Most Improved.

The son of Lawman bounced back from an early season setback and a luckless run within the French Derby to win the St James's Palace Stakes eventually month's Royal meeting.

Meehan had initially been deliberating between a visit to Deauville on August twelve or a clash with Frankel within the Sussex Stakes at Goodwood.

He told brianmeehan.com: "The Deauville race fits perfectly for him. we glance forward to testing Most Improved against his elders and also the high European fillies."
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Mijhaar fine following York mishap

Posted by Unknown on Tuesday, July 17, 2012


Go Go Go Horse Race: Mijhaar fine following York mishap. Mijhaar is reported to be none the more severe when a luckless run within the 53rd John Smith's Cup at York.

The Roger Varian-trained colt was a well-backed 7-2 favorite for the dear 10-furlong handicap, however he was nearly brought down when clipping heels with the weakening truthful Trade.

Varian is currently progressing to take his time with Mijhaar, who had finished a decent third to Gatewood within the Wolferton Handicap at Royal Ascot.

"Thankfully the horse appears fine. He appeared OK when the race and travelled home very well within the horse box," said Varian.

"We had a decent explore him this morning and seems to be none the more severe that is that the positive factor.

"It was disappointing and frustrating we tend to could not get a transparent run. we do not knowledge he'd have run. it absolutely was too way out to mention he had a winning probability, however he was going sweetly.

"He was terribly relaxed too soon. It's a big, long straight and therefore the field comes back to you after they go fast.

"He was nicely on the bridle, however we tend to did not have a lot of space and saw the rear of 1 which was race over.

"It was slightly bit frustrating however we've to require it on the chin. that is racing.

"We'll sit tight. i do not assume there is a race for him for a few of weeks.

"Even though Neil (Callan) coasted him home once his probability had gone, it will knock a horse's confidence after they have a scare like that.

"He will not have too long off. We'll simply sit back and certify he is OK back on the gallops and are available up with another set up."
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Anita Chambers | Tweed suits at Newmarket

Posted by Unknown on Sunday, July 15, 2012


Anita Chambers | Tweed suits at Newmarket. Anita Chambers previews Thursday's conferences within the UK & eire and fancies Harris Tweed to win the feature at Newmarket.

DONCASTER: 2.05 Ritsi, 2.40 Bond Club, 3.15 Thats Molly, 3.45 Magic Destiny, 4.20 Shaloo Diamond, 4.50 Befortyfour, 5.25 Lizzie.

DUNDALK: 2.20 Exhortation, 2.55 Strike Action, 3.30 Steps To Freedom, 4.00 Shukhov, 4.35 raise The Gloom, 5.05 Elusive specific, 5.35 Dart Queen.

EPSOM: 6.15 Cantor, 6.45 Hipster, 7.20 Ampleforth, 7.55 Welsh Nayber, 8.30 Henry Clay, 9.00 Aye Aye Digby.

FOLKESTONE: half-dozen.00 Avalanche, 6.30 Naalatt, 7.05 Charming, 7.40 Maggie Aron, 8.15 Kashgar, 8.45 Kittens.

LEOPARDSTOWN: five.55 Moscow Treat, 6.25 Shamora, 6.55 Wonderful, 7.25 Our Conor, 7.55 Shelford, 8.25 Beach Of Falesa, 8.55 China One.

NEWMARKET: one.20 Valiant, 1.50 Ahern, 2.25 Fennell Bay, 3.00 HARRIS TWEED (NAP), 3.35 Shuruq, 4.05 Red Duke, 4.40 Nomoreblondes.

WARWICK: 2.15 One Word additional, 2.50 Ursula, 3.25 Kylladdie, 3.55 Ghazeer, 4.30 Stickleback, 5.00 Lucanin.

DOUBLE: Harris Tweed and Ahern.

Harris Tweed will highlight a fruitful afternoon for William Haggas with victory within the feature Princess of Wales's Goldsmiths Stakes at Newmarket.

The five-year-old has not run since finishing third behind Red Cadeaux within the Yorkshire Cup in could however he will flip the tables on that recent adversary here.

Winner of the toilet Porter Stakes on his seasonal come back in April, Haggas then stepped Harris Tweed up to a mile and 6 furlongs on the Knavesmire, where he and Red Cadeaux raced off level weights.

He embarked on to create all that day however just succeeded in teeing it up for Red Cadeaux, who swamped him over a furlong out whereas Harris Tweed might solely plug on.

Eventually crushed slightly below 3 lengths, Harris Tweed would most likely have most popular additional cut that day, that he might well get at Headquarters because the unseasonable spell of wet weather continues.

Harris Tweed contains a handy 3lb pull with Red Cadeaux this point and having shown he will run rich a prospect quite once, he's actually price supporting.

Haggas ought to have earlier been on the target with the improving Valiant within the cluster 3 Bahrain Trophy.

The Galileo colt arrives unbeaten in 2 starts thus far and whereas he has lots to seek out on the book, he's on an upward trajectory.

Winner of a Newbury maiden on his racecourse bow, Valiant had to figure laborious to beat a slow begin and win a York handicap last time.

Ryan Moore had a busy time within the saddle as Valiant got behind however showed he has many stamina when mowing down his rivals to eventually notch a comfy win.

Greenness looked to be his downside that day however that additional expertise and a maximize in trip ought to aid his cause.

Ahern caught the attention when a staying-on fifth within the Norfolk Stakes at Royal Ascot and is that the alternative within the TNT July Stakes.

Winner of a Musselburgh maiden on his debut, connections pitched him in at the deep finish in cluster 2 company at the large meeting.

He acquitted himself well and finished strongly, suggesting this switch up to 6 furlongs ought to suit.

Fennell Bay was a winner at Royal Ascot and he will create it a hat-trick within the Goldsmiths Handicap whereas Red Duke will resume winning ways that as he takes a drop at school for the Portland Place Properties Conditions Stakes.

A Group 2 penalty within the Jersey Stakes at Ascot hardly helped the latter's probabilities and a confidence-boosting win would be most welcome.

Magic Destiny will follow up last week's Haydock win within the Terry Bellas Memorial Fillies' Handicap at Doncaster whereas Henry Clay ought to be within the shake up for Epsom's strive totequickpick If you are feeling Lucky Handicap.

It is seemingly to be testing at Warwick however Ghazeer will rise to the challenge within the Ali Campbell Live Here twenty first August Handicap.

At Folkestone, Maggie Aron ought to be followed within the Claydon Horse Exercisers Handicap.
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Tailor made for Harris Tweed

Posted by Unknown on Saturday, July 14, 2012


Tailor made for Harris Tweed | Ian Ogg's horse-by-horse guide to the Princess of Wales's Goldsmiths Stakes at Newmarket on Thursday.

Red Cadeaux

Progressive stayer last season (defining moments came abroad within the Melbourne Cup and Hong Kong Vase) who has redefined himself as a helpful middle-distance campaigner this term. This track may play to his strengths over this trip and every one ground seems to come back alike lately, thus he holds leading claims.

Dandino

Found wanting at the highest level over the last 2 seasons and switched to the present yard having didn't impress in schooling over hurdles. Fine run at Goodwood on his penultimate begin however let the facet down over this C&D last time. it'd not pay to induce too frenzied with that flop with this race promising to be run at a additional favourable pace and no nice surprise to visualize him get well.

Fiorente

A maiden win is scant come back for a proficient colt with a substantial name. He still has time on his facet and a trainer who's renowned for his talent with older horses however it's offputting that connections determined to succeed in for the cheekpieces last time. That experiment's been abandoned already and there are additional queries than answers at the present.

Harris Tweed

Tough and consistent campaigner who has solely twice finished out of the primary 3 in eleven starts in Stakes races, winning 3 of them. he is come back up short on all four makes an attempt at this level however this contest does not seem to be as robust whereas any rain can play into this front-runner's hands over a distance that's arguably his optimum.

Jakkalberry

All 9 of his career victories have are available in his native Italy, together with the cluster One Gran Premio di Milano, however his runs in Meydan for his new trainer earlier this year suggests that he should not be long in adding to his haul. Behind Red Cadeaux at Royal Ascot however is in receipt of weight this point and perfectly possible that that initial begin since March may need been required.

Joshua Tree

Has a cluster One win to his name though the last of his four victories came back in February 2011 at Doha in Qatar. he is usually run well within the face of thusme stiff tasks though and wasn't disgraced in Italy last time so cannot be fully discounted however, for all that, others look additional probably candidates.

Modun

A shade disappointing that he did not augment a formidable Newbury handicap win in 2011 for Sir Michael Stoute before appreciating a come back to Kempton's Polytrack in September. 2 starts since that cluster 3 (Harris Tweed behind) have are available in the Melbourne Cup and at Meydan (one spot behind Jakkalberry) and there is masses to be seizing trust at the present however it might no nice surprise if he proves capable of higher however with this an appropriate place to begin for his come back.

Quest For Peace

Made the proper begin for his new connections when winning a bunch 3 at Ascot in October before finishing a good fifth within the Canadian International (Joshua Tree second) however he hasn't very gone on this term. Positives from his latest effort are onerous to seek out though he could have paid the value for serving to to force the pace and will fare higher if ridden with additional restraint.

Sea Of Heartbreak

Useful mare who gained a valuable cluster 2 victory when winning at Longchamp in October however she proved vastly disappointing at that level on her come back at York. One unhealthy run will be forgiven and this longer trip can suit however she'll ought to turn out a career best to achieve success back against the boys.

Summary

The temptation is to oppose Harris Tweed and Red Cadeaux.

The former is an honest type however vulnerable at this level as is that the latter over this trip whereas he additionally contains a penalty to alter.

The problem is, however, that this is often off from being the strongest cluster 2 that may be run this season and there are question marks against all of their rivals.

Saeed bin Suroor is hitting prime kind and that i came near tipping Modun for a contest during which there has been no winning favorite since Millenary scored in 2002 however he needs to prove himself on cut within the ground.

Harris Tweed's previous defeats at this level have are available in the Lonsdale Cup and Yorkshire Cup (won by Red Cadeaux) over visits that stretch him whereas he is been overwhelmed over twelve furlongs within the nice Voltigeur and therefore the Hardwicke (where he finished second to the sensible Await The Dawn).

He does not face constant quality of opposition here and, in short, this appearance to be a wonderful chance for him to attain during this grade.
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Red Cadeaux alert in the Princess of Wales's

Posted by Unknown on Friday, July 13, 2012



Red Cadeaux alert in the Princess of Wales's. Simon Holt fancies Red Cadeaux to continue the shape he is shown this season and win the Princess of Wales's Stakes at Newmarket.

The big race on day one among Newmarket's July meeting is that the cluster 2 Princess of Wales's Goldsmith Stakes and it brings along some of the horses that ran within the Hardwicke Stakes at Royal Ascot.

Red Cadeaux was third behind the spectacular winner ocean Moon, Jakkalberry was back in fifth, Fiorente sixth and Quest For Peace an extended means back.

I think that though Red Cadeaux encompasses a penalty and must offer 3lbs to people who were behind him at Ascot, he simply appears to be in terrific type this season.

Earlier within the campaign he won the Yorkshire Cup when Harris Tweed, who reopposes, was back in third. Then he finished second behind St Nicholas Abbey within the Coronation Cup at Epsom - thereforelid type from a horse so narrowly crushed in last season's Melbourne Cup.

I think he is up to the task here.

Harris Tweed is probably going to line an honest robust gallop which can suit Red Cadeaux. Jakkalberry can be handy and it's attainable that he'll have come back on for his run at Ascot, his 1st since the Dubai Sheema Classic when he was third behind Cirrus Des Aigles and St Nicholas Abbey.

He does, though, have some lengths to form up on Red Cadeaux and did not very devour well within the Hardwicke.

Modun, currently with Godolphin, could be a risk. He wasn't disgraced behind Fox Hunt on his last begin at Meydan in March and if back to one thing like his best type he may run well, having crushed Harris Tweed at Kempton last season.

However, the safest, most consistent runner within the race is Red Cadeaux and he is the one I fancy.
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Comrade Bond Strikes Again

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Comrade Bond Strikes Again. Comrade Bond any enhanced his glorious record at Yarmouth with a determined victory within the feature bet365 handicap.

The four-year-old had recorded 2 victories and 2 seconds from six previous visits to the Norfolk venue, however he was allowed to travel off at 15-2 in what looked a competitive heat on paper.

Michael Bell's one-time Classic hope Born To Surprise was sent off favorite, taking a big drop in grade once finishing seventh within the Britannia Stakes at Royal Ascot.

He looked to possess been made with a winning run on the way aspect of the track by Jamie Spencer, however Comrade Bond finished strongly towards the close to aspect below Ryan Moore to require the spoils by a neck.

Winning trainer Mark Tompkins said: "He looks to like Yarmouth, to a small degree like me.

"He won on faster ground here last time and then it had been softer nowadays, however he looks to handle everything, that is nice.

"It was a pleasant very little race to win. We'll get him home, offer him ten days and then run him once more.

"He's one among those horses that does not would like lots of labor and likes to race."

Anthony Carson enjoyed a day to recollect with 100-1 winner Nadema Rose initiating a double for the Newmarket handler.

Nadema Rose was creating her racecourse debut within the bet365.com Median Auction Maiden Stakes and turned during a fine show within the hands of Dominic Fox, beating Medici Music by a length and 1 / 4.

Carson, who has twenty two horses in coaching, said: "She had been operating quite well, however I did not assume she'd win if i am honest.

"She can be quite a pleasant filly and we'll simply have to be compelled to see what the handicapper will."

The brace was completed within the following bet365.com Handicap as 4-1 shot Hail Promenader and Paul Hanagan took prime honours.

"As long as James Fanshawe's horse (Grey Seal) wasn't completely thrown in, i believed he'd most likely win," said Carson.

"He could not be in any higher kind at the minute - he is thriving."

Jim Boyle's Uncomplicated got the higher of main market rival The Sixties during a thrilling climax to the Casino At bet365.com Median Auction Maiden Stakes.

The try were 2-1 joint-favourites for the five-furlong contest and though The Sixties was closing within the final furlong, Uncomplicated hung on by a nose.

Boyle said: "I'm delighted to envision her win as she'd run 3 smart races before nowadays.

"I thought she'd simply got worn out the photo, however fortunately the photo went our means.

"She was rated seventy three going into the race nowadays and that i do not assume the handicapper will place her up an excessive amount of.

"We'll offer her to a small degree of an opening currently and hopefully get her out once more when the bottom dries out.

"Although she's done her racing on softer ground thus far, that is not been by style and that i assume she'll be higher when it dries up."

Rae Guest's Emperors Waltz (100-30) claimed the bet365.com Selling Stakes below Chris Catlin, whereas the Clive Brittain-trained Al Karlovyyh was a 28-1 winner of the Mobile at bet365.com Fillies' Handicap.

The latter became unbalanced running into the dip and virtually unshipped jockey Ryan Powell, however the apprentice sat tight en-route to claiming victory.

The closing Poker at bet365.com Handicap visited Brendan Powell as Stock Hill honest (11-2) won comfortably below Kieren Fallon.
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Sir Prancealot and Alhebayeb | Hannon Duo Seek July Joy

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Sir Prancealot and Alhebayeb | Hannon Duo Seek July Joy. Sir Prancealot and Alhebayeb are each out to win back the TNT July Stakes for Richard Hannon at Newmarket on Thursday.

The trainer's stalwart Libranno lifted the six-furlong cluster 2 prize 2 years ago and therefore the juvenile maestro would seem to carry a really robust hand.

"We have 2 solid probabilities," he said.

"Sir Prancealot was terribly spectacular when overcoming traffic issues to win the National Stakes at Sandown, however the cards didn't fall his means within the Coventry at Royal Ascot, though he still finished a creditable fourth.

"Our initial reaction was to drop back to 5 furlongs, however he won going away at Sandown, where there's a stiff uphill climb at the end, thus it's price attempting six once more."

There also are hopes for Paul Hanagan's mount, and therefore the trainer told www.richardhannonracing.co.uk: "Alhebayeb was doing all his best work at the top when runner-up within the Windsor Castle Stakes at Royal Ascot, thus appearance one who will certainly appreciate intensifying in trip.

"They are racing on contemporary ground up the so much aspect, thus there ought to be no complaints regarding the going, particularly on day one."

There is many alternative Royal Ascot type around, with Aidan O'Brien sending over Norfolk Stakes runner-up Gale Force 10 for a rematch with David Barron's Ahern, who caught the attention in fifth.

Mick Channon's Chilworth Icon, a gaggle 3 winner in Italy last outing, was fifth within the Chesham Stakes.

David Simcock offers Birdman a go in cluster company once his prepared wins in an exceedingly Brighton maiden and a novice event on serious ground at Chepstow.

"Birdman is an improving horse," Simcock told his web site.

"He hasn't done lots wrong thus far and is prepared for the improve in school."

Smoothtalkinrascal was another to compete within the Norfolk and an update on Brian Meehan's website said: "Easy Leicester winner (who) ran much better than his eighth place within the Norfolk Stakes may counsel.

"He was drawn on the so much aspect, discovered the course, finding hassle, nevertheless was barely 3 lengths behind at the end. The sixth furlong ought to suit, however this appearance a powerful renewal of this cluster 2."
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Ben Coley | Day of the Jakkal at Newmarket

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Ben Coley | Day of the Jakkal at Newmarket. Ben Coley thinks that Jakkalberry represents the worth in Thursday's Princess of Wales's Stakes and additionally has 2 handicap tips.

Day one among the July pageant sees alittle field visit post for the Princess of Wales's Goldsmiths Stakes, with Red Cadeaux and Harris Tweed vying for favouritism at the time of writing.

The former deserves all the prize cash he collects as he continues to run consistently well, at a level just about keep of top-class.

Ed Dunlop's six-year-old ran a fine race at Epsom when second to St Nicholas Abbey and backed that up with a staying-on third within the Hardwicke Stakes, when 3 of those were behind.

But carrying a penalty makes life extraordinarily robust and for all that he is guaranteed to run his usual, honest race, he is there to be crushed at the worth.

Sir Michael Stoute's record within the race is second to none and it's maybe too early to be let alone on Fiorente, however underfoot conditions might not be to his liking and he is alittle of an underachiever as things stand.

Instead, the one i prefer is JAKKALBERRY, who is definitely no 13/2 probability on the simplest of his type.

He was fifth within the Hardwicke at Royal Ascot, simply over four lengths behind Red Cadeaux, however receives a 3lb pull within the weights here.

Considering that was his 1st run since March, it's perfectly affordable to expect improvement, and a come back to the shape that saw him third within the Dubai Sheema Classic would offer him each probability here.

That day he was around 3 lengths behind St Nicholas Abbey, and a line through that horse offers him the beating of Red Cadeaux on these terms.

Jakkalberry's trainer Marco Botti was happy along with his Ascot effort, particularly considering he felt that his horse did not get pleasure from the track and can be higher suited by Newmarket's check.

This race has been the target since and whereas bottomless ground is taken into account but ideal, the six-year-old has type within the book that means he is better-equipped than most ought to it get extremely testing.

Australian-owned, Jakkalberry's long-term target is that the Melbourne Cup however this race appearance a perfect mid-season stepping-stone and at 13/2 he is price chancing to beat 2 consistent however vulnerable yardsticks.

Razorbill appearance the one to beat within the Goldsmiths Handicap that precedes the aforementioned feature.

Trained by Charlie Hills, this colt's maiden type appearance terribly sturdy and he is set to travel up 4lbs in future once a fine handicap debut at Windsor, one that saw him end second over a mile on quick ground.

This step-up in trip appearance bound to unlock a lot of improvement and he might rate an honest deal higher come back the tip of the season, however these conditions represents a step into the unknown and he is a brief enough worth.

Indeed, market leaders have a really poor record during this race with just one winning favorite over the past decade, whereas simply 2 of the victors had won their previous begin.

With that in mind i am siding with 2 who finished behind another of the fancied runners, Fennell Bay, when he won the King George V Stakes at Royal Ascot, beginning along with his stable companion PRUSSIAN.

Mark Johnston's filly created a winning handicap debut in could before flopping at Nottingham, a race her trainer felt we tend to might draw a line through as she did not offer her running.

His words were proved to be correct as she gamely battled to victory at Redcar before finishing down the sector at Royal Ascot.

That, though, was her 1st attempt at a mile-and-a-half and he or she wasn't given a tough time once hampered when threatening to urge on the heels of the leaders, therefore it's definitely a performance we are able to forgive.

Prussian has been subsequently dropped a pound which suggests she's simply 2lbs above when winning at Redcar, and her trainer's record with big-priced runners during this race means that she deserves utmost respect.

Johnston saddled a 16/1 fourth last year, an 11/1 fourth in 2010, a 7/2 second in 2009, a 25/1 fourth in 2008, a 25/1 winner in 2007 (stone last at Ascot prior) and a 20/1 third in 2005.

The form of the yard are a few things of a worry, however the worth quite compensates for that and Johnston may be a past-master at priming his horses for these valuable handicaps.

With last year's winning rider Kieren Fallon aboard and conditions completely ideal, she appearance overpriced at 25/1.

Similarly, it would be price chancing SAMBA KING at 33/1 once he too finished behind Fennell Bay at Royal Ascot.

His trainer Mahmood Al Zarooni includes a twenty two % strike-rate along with his three-year-olds at the track, which enhances the idea that his top-weight might heal and cause an upset with ground conditions ideal.

If we tend to ignore that Ascot run during a messy race over a special trip, Samba King was previously 2 lengths previous Fennell Bay during a course-and-distance contest won by Thomas Chippendale, who went on to win in Pattern company at the Royal meeting.

He travelled simply in addition because the winner to the two-furlong pole that day before being understandably place in his place, however he was simply a set off second and with no Thomas Chippendale within the race makes clear attractiveness off identical mark.

Understandably, Mikael Barzalona chooses stablemate Greek War however he is gone up a stone for winning on totally different ground last time and if Samba King will come back to the shape he showed on his penultimate begin, he is no 33/1 probability here.
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Brown Panther heads to Ascot

Posted by Unknown on Thursday, July 12, 2012


Brown Panther heads to Ascot | Brown Panther is that the latest megastar to be confirmed an supposed runner in tthe Betfair-sponsored King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot. The four-year-old, owned by footballer Michael Owen and Betfair founder Andrew Black, bounced back to create in spectacular fashion last outing at Pontefract having disappointed on his seasonal debut in unhealthy ground at Chester.

Last year he enjoyed notable success, winning at Royal Ascot and finishing second within the St Leger to Masked Marvel for his trainer Tom Dascombe.

With last year's winner Nathaniel a attainable runner, St Nicholas Abbey and ocean Moon additionally within the combine for the King George, it ought to live up to its title because the mid-summer championship.

Owen tweeted: "We have set to travel for the large one! Brown Panther runs within the King George & Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot per week on Saturday."

Coral create Brown Panther a 25-1 likelihood, Sky Bet are 20s with Ladbrokes a a lot of conservative 16-1 (from 20s).
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Eight Rivals for Cadeaux | Princess Of Wales's Goldsmiths Stakes

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Eight Rivals for Cadeaux | Princess Of Wales's Goldsmiths Stakes. Red Cadeaux faces eight rivals within the Princess of Wales's Stakes at Newmarket on Thursday as he chases another big-race success.

The Ed Dunlop-trained six-year-old, placed in each the Melbourne Cup and Hong Kong Vase at the top of last year, once more has the previous race as his main objective.

However, he has been quite active on home soil this term, winning the Yorkshire Cup and finishing within the frame within the Coronation Cup and also the Hardwicke Stakes.

Three horses who finished behind him within the latter event at Royal Ascot - Jakkalberry (fifth), Fiorente (sixth) and Quest For Peace (10th) - are set to renew rivalry.

Jakkalberry's trainer Marco Botti is additionally represented by Joshua Tree whereas the line-up is completed by Dandino, Harris Tweed, Modun and ocean Of Heartbreak.
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Rain fear for Marco Botti Pair

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Rain fear for Marco Botti pair | Marco Botti hopes the going at Newmarket does not get too soft for his 2 runners within the Princess Of Wales's Goldsmiths Stakes on Thursday.

Jakkalberry and Joshua Tree are declared to run however each have massive international targets later within the year and are best on prime of the bottom.

The former, who captured the cluster One Gran Premio Di Milano for Botti's cousin Endo in June, 2010, heads to the July Course once returning home fifth behind ocean Moon within the cluster 2 Hardwicke Stakes at Royal Ascot on June twenty three.

The six-year-old started the year with a try of fine efforts in Dubai, as well as when returning home a fast-finishing third within the cluster One Dubai Sheema Classic at Meydan on March thirty one.

Botti said: "Jakkalberry has begin of Royal Ascot in sensible order. we have a tendency to are simply monitoring what proportion rain there's at Newmarket as a result of he's a fast-ground horse - he would be fine with alittle little bit of cut within the ground however he would not wish it too soft.

"I suppose that he has undoubtedly come back on for his run within the Hardwicke Stakes. we have a tendency to gave him a chance once he came back from Dubai which race can have brought him on. His run within the Dubai Sheema Classic, when he had ideal conditions, was in all probability his best run thus far.

"We are aiming him at the Melbourne Cup this year and there are one or two of choices before then. He might head to Chicago in August or the Geoffrey Freer Stakes at Newbury."

Joshua Tree, successful within the Grade One Pattinson Canadian International for Aidan O'Brien in October, 2010, finished fourth on his latest begin during this year's cluster One Gran Premio Di Milano on June ten.

The son of Montjeu conjointly started the season in sensible type at Meydan, culminating with a staying-on second within the cluster 3 Dubai Gold Cup over 2 miles on March thirty one.

Botti added: "Joshua Tree ran a decent race in Italy. Being by Montjeu, he gets away with alittle little bit of cut within the ground however he would not wish it too soft either. he's a solid previous horse and he ran some nice races out in Dubai at the beginning of the year.

"We are keen to urge a run into him as a result of we would like to stay him work for the new race on the Arlington Million card over a mile, 5 and a 0.5 furlongs. he is a horse who takes lots of labor therefore we'd like to run him to stay him work."
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Luke Morris hopes for Clinical revival

Posted by Unknown on Wednesday, July 11, 2012



Luke Morris hopes for Clinical revival | Luke Morris is hoping Clinical will convalesce from a below-par run at Royal Ascot when she steps up to cluster One company within the Etihad Airways Falmouth Stakes at Newmarket on Friday.

Sir Mark Prescott's charge won the Princess Elizabeth Stakes at Epsom on her reappearance, beating Joviality, however was solely tenth behind identical filly within the Windsor Forest Stakes last time.

Morris was within the saddle for each races and he told At The Races: "She never extremely found her rhythm at Ascot and did not run her race, however if she falls back to the shape of her Epsom win then i would be hopeful of a pleasant run.

"She beat the likes of Joviality and Barefoot girl and had some good horses behind her. clearly Golden Lilac appearance the $64000 hotpot within the race."
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James Fanshawe | Moore lands Society ride

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James Fanshawe | Moore lands Society ride. Trainer James Fanshawe has moved to book Ryan Moore to partner Society Rock in Saturday's Darley July Cup at Newmarket.

Johnny Murtagh was within the saddle aboard the five-year-old when he finished fifth within the Diamond Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot, trying a somewhat unlucky loser having missed the break badly.

Moore has never ridden the horse before and is an uncommon booking for the Newmarket trainer, who has solely used him ten times within the last 5 seasons.

Fanshawe's wife Jacko tweeted: "Ryan Moore are going to be on Society Rock when he runs within the July Cup on Saturday. James happy he desires to ride him and he looks in sensible kind."
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Luke Morris | Delighted Morris lands Factor ride

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Luke Morris | Delighted Morris lands Factor ride. Luke Morris can replace Kieren Fallon aboard Krypton think about Saturday's Darley July Cup with the previous champion jockey riding at York instead.

Fawzi Nass' charge finished a creditable sixth within the Diamond Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot last time having won the Golden Shaheen at Meydan back in March..

"Fingers crossed the rain stays away for him, he likes tight ground and that i hope it'll dry out for Saturday," the jockey told At The Races.

"It was a little of a surprise. he's Kieren Fallon's ride and he is off to York to ride for Mr Cumani therefore it's nice to urge the chance to ride him.


"He beat Rocket Man in Meydan and any horse that may try this is special. he is rated 124 and people are the horses you would like to be archaic."
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Eve Johnson Houghton | Cheka team turn to Fortune

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Eve Johnson Houghton | Cheka team turn to Fortune. Eve Johnson Houghton hopes stable star The Cheka will convalesce to his best in Saturday's Darley July Cup at Newmarket.

She was left bemused by his run within the Diamond Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot when he finished solely twelfth behind Black Caviar.

"He appears in really expert kind when Ascot. i believed he ran below par there however i can not notice a reason for it," said the Blewbury trainer.

"We did some tests and he is completely tickety boo, thus i am hoping it's only 1 of these things. sadly Neil (Callan) has been claimed to travel to York thus Jimmy Fortune goes to ride him.

"This horse does not mind any ground and that we are hopeful of an enormous run from him. it's an open race, though if Bated Breath runs he is an enormous danger."
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Ten set for Coral-Eclipse

Posted by Unknown on Tuesday, July 10, 2012


Ten set for Coral-Eclipse | The Coral-Eclipse, the feature race at Sandown on Saturday, has attracted ten runners and sees the come back to the track of Dante Stakes scorer Bonfire, who was disappointing within the Epsom Derby, moreover as Godolphin's Dubai World Cup winner Monterosso.

Monterosso's trainer Mahmood Al Zarooni is additionally answerable for town vogue.

Sheikh Mohammed's powerful outfit have additionally supplemented the Saeed bin Suroor-trained Farhh.

Farhh is that the new favorite within the absence of therefore you're thinking that and also the rapidly progressive four-year-old overcame hassle in running to end third behind therefore you're thinking that at Royal Ascot on solely his fourth career begin.

Nathaniel, last season's King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes winner, may build his belated seasonal bow though John Gosden has warned that the four-year-old colt can solely run if the bottom is appropriate.

The Newmarket handler is additionally cautious of giving Nathaniel too exhausting a race before he heads back to Ascot for the King George on July twenty one.

He told At The Races: "Normally there's 3 weeks between the Eclipse and also the King George, however this year there's solely 2.

"That is that the massive issue enjoying on my mind as a result of if you get robust} race within the Eclipse on your 1st run of the year it is a very little tough to mention, 'I'll be back for the King George'. At this stage i might be conscious of that reality."

Twice Over, winner of the Eclipse 2 years ago, takes the plunge for the Sir Henry Cecil-Khalid Abdullah axis.

Abdullah's silks also will be sported by the Roger Charlton-trained Cityscape, who was therefore spectacular within the Dubai Duty Free at Meydan in March.

Eclipse regular Sri Putra has once more been given the go-ahead by Roger Varian,

As has the Brian Meehan-trained Cogito, although connections were involved earlier within the week by the chance of testing ground.

Italian import Crackerjack King, the mount of Ryan Moore, is that the curve-ball contender of the sector as he has his 1st begin for Newmarket-based handler Marco Botti.
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Coronation Stakes | Summer slumber for Coronation Queen

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Coronation Stakes | Summer slumber for Coronation Queen. Coronation Stakes winner Fallen For You is enjoying a midsummer break and is presumably to next seem within the autumn cluster Ones.

Philippa Cooper's home-bred led home a one-two for the toilet Gosden stable at Royal Ascot, when she pulled over 3 lengths away from Starscope.

Previously a winner of a minor event at Kempton, Fallen for You had been crushed on her alternative begin, against older fillies, in a very cluster race at Lingfield.

"I haven't extremely mentioned where she's planning to run next with John, however i am not planning to over-race her," said Cooper, who runs Normandie Stud in West Sussex.

"I was terribly, very happy with how she won at Ascot and, with the exception of the Falmouth Stakes at Newmarket, there's nothing to run in at the instant as she needs to opt for cluster Ones.

"There are additional races later within the season and as she has handled soft ground, she will be able to forever head to France.

"I'm forever happiest when the horses are having a prospect, and you have simply ought to take care of them."
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