British Horseracing Authority | 10 years ago
Jamie Spencer continued his fine run of form as he drove Castilo Del Diablo to victory in the BetVictor.com Conditions Stakes at Kempton.
The last of the Fast-Track Qualifiers guaranteeing a Good Friday outing at Lingfield on All-Weather Championships Finals Day, the two-mile contest was run at a sedate pace, with Spencer having a mid-division spot on the David Simcock-trained five-year-old as Clowance Estate did the work up front.
The latter stuck to his guns bar a blip down the back straight but dangers were all around just over a furlong out and after getting on terms, Spencer, who had a double in Dubai on World Cup night, was in no mood to be denied as the post loomed, recording a head success from Noble Silk, with the long-time leader another nose further back in third.
Victory for the 6-1 winner sees a spot secured in the 32Red All-Weather Marathon Championship Conditions Stakes on April 18, which has a prize fund of �150,000.
Biotic landed a few chunky wagers following the six-furlong Family Fun At Kempton On 19.04.14 Handicap.
Backed into 5-4 favouritism, the Rod Millman-trained three-year-old was rarely troubled on his first foray into handicaps. Andrea Atzeni was keen to get a nice pitch along the far rail from stall two and made most of the running en route to two-length verdict over the game Jalebi.
Millman said: "He's big, but he's still weak. I think he'll be a lovely horse in 12 months' time. He's never been off the bridle at home."
Ryan Moore landed the Sheema Classic aboard Gentildonna at Meydan on Saturday and was in the rather more becalmed Kempton winner's enclosure after the Download The BetVictor App Now Maiden Stakes
Arab Spring, trained by Sir Michael Stoute and sent off the 4-6 favourite, found Arable a willing foe for a long way but the four-year-old colt was well on top by the time he pulled a length and a half clear at the line.
Moore was later on the mark with another well-supported favourite in Dutiful Son. Jeremy Noseda's 1-2 market leader came strongly from off a stop-start pace to take the 6 Places At Aintree At BetVictor.com Handicap by a length and three-quarters from Vincentti.
Cathedral then emerged the most comprehensive winner of the day in the BetVictor 6 Place Grand National Handicap. The 7-2 chance, trained by Ed de Giles, already held a commanding lead at the top of the home straight under Oisin Murphy and extended his advantage to six lengths over 15-8 favourite Minstrels Gallery.
De Giles told Racing UK: "Invincible Spirits have a great record round here and this track suits him a lot better than at Lingfield. We'll get him on the grass now and see what he can do."
Dazzling Venture (11-2) overcome distinct truculence going to post for the Grand National 6 Places At BetVictor.com Fillies' Handicap to win well for jockey Natasha Eaton on her 27th birthday.
It had fleetingly appeared a match between Kenny's Girl and Lily Edge, but Eaton came fast and late on the outside of the protagonists to collect by three and three-quarter lengths for the Alan Bailey team.
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Local hero has excitement building
British Horseracing Authority | 10 years ago
Not content with having another shot at winning the Crabbie's Grand National, Across The Bay's local owners have even begun writing their own headlines.
"I've been using the strapline, 'The Princess and the Paupers'," said Kevin Coyne, a member of t...
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Guineas options for Balansiya
British Horseracing Authority | 10 years ago
The Qipco 1000 Guineas at Newmarket and the French equivalent are under consideration for Balansiya following her fine effort in defeat in Sunday's Leopardstown 1,000 Guineas Trial.
The Dermot Weld-trained filly was an odds-on favourite for the Grou...
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Spring in the air for Lincoln hero
British Horseracing Authority | 10 years ago
John Ryan is considering the Spring Cup at Newbury on April 12 for Ocean Tempest, the 20-1 winner of the William Hill Lincoln at Doncaster on Saturday.
The five-year-old grey belied big odds and a quiet run of form in Dubai to take the first big pri...
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Big guns stand ground for National
British Horseracing Authority | 10 years ago
Tidal Bay remains at the summit of the weights for the Crabbie's Grand National at Aintree on Saturday, for which 65 horses are still in contention.
Paul Nicholls' popular veteran has had the great race as his conditional aim since finishing second ...
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Mukhadram plans to be discussed
British Horseracing Authority | 10 years ago
William Haggas is keen to let the dust settle on Mukhadram's fantastic performance in Saturday's Dubai World Cup before deciding on the next plan of attack.
Narrowly beaten by Al Kazeem in last year's Prince of Wales's Stakes at Royal Ascot, Mukhadr...
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Mukhadram plans to be discussed
British Horseracing Authority | 10 years ago
William Haggas is keen to let the dust settle on Mukhadram's fantastic performance in Saturday's Dubai World Cup before deciding on the next plan of attack.
Narrowly beaten by Al Kazeem in last year's Prince of Wales's Stakes at Royal Ascot, Mukhadr...
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Orr excited about Triolo’s chances
British Horseracing Authority | 10 years ago
Sandy Orr, owner of Crabbie's Grand National hope Triolo D'Alene, cannot contain his excitement as what he describes as 'the biggest day of them all' draws ever closer.
Orr has been involved in ownership for almost 12 years but the enthusiast from ...
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Orr excited about Triolo’s chances
British Horseracing Authority | 10 years ago
Sandy Orr, owner of Crabbie's Grand National hope Triolo D'Alene, cannot contain his excitement as what he describes as 'the biggest day of them all' draws ever closer.
Orr has been involved in ownership for almost 12 years but the enthusiast from ...
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Berti booked for Ayr visit
British Horseracing Authority | 10 years ago
Trainer James Lambe is looking forward to a tilt at the QTS Scottish Champion Hurdle with Bertimont after his French recruit got off the mark in Ireland at Leopardstown on Sunday.
The four-year-old showed some smart form over obstacles in France, bu...
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Deegan delighted by opening efforts
British Horseracing Authority | 10 years ago
Trainer Paul Deegan believes the future is bright for both Shining Emerald and Avenue Gabriel following their fine efforts in defeat in the Guineas Trials at Leopardstown on Sunday.
Shining Emerald won twice during a productive juvenile campaign and...
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Murphy keen on Quito bid
British Horseracing Authority | 10 years ago
Colm Murphy is convinced Quito De La Roque's fortitude could stand him in good stead for the Crabbie's Grand National at Aintree on Saturday.
The Grade One-winning 10-year-old has had a disappointing season - he was pulled up on his last outing at F...
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Bracelet in sparkling strike
British Horseracing Authority | 10 years ago
Bracelet appears the latest likely Classic candidate off the Ballydoyle production line after making a winning return in the Leopardstown 1,000 Guineas Trial.
Aidan O'Brien's Montjeu filly was unable to play a significant role in a Naas Listed event...
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O’Brien laments World failure
British Horseracing Authority | 10 years ago
Aidan O'Brien feels Ruler Of The World's failure to act on the Tapeta surface was to blame for his disappointing display in Saturday's Dubai World Cup.
Last year's Investec Derby hero was among the leading contenders for the world's richest race, bu...
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Spanish colt books HQ ticket
British Horseracing Authority | 10 years ago
Spain's leading three-year-old Noozhoh Canarias booked his ticket for the Qipco 2000 Guineas with an effortless victory at La Zarzuela in Madrid.
His only career defeat to date came in the Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere on Arc day at Longchamp, when he fin...
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Dolatulo camp consider appeal
British Horseracing Authority | 10 years ago
Connections of Dolatulo look set to lodge an appeal with the British Horseracing Authority following his controversial demotion at Stratford on Saturday.
The 9-1 shot passed the post in front in the Great Value Wines From Bordeaux Undiscovered Handi...
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Ship on course for Punchestown
British Horseracing Authority | 10 years ago
Robbie Hennessy is targeting the Punchestown Festival for Space Ship following the disappointment of missing out on a run at Cheltenham.
Snapped up for 130,000 guineas after showing a good level of form on the Flat for John Gosden, the four-year-old...
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Easterby mulling Run options
British Horseracing Authority | 10 years ago
Tim Easterby will consider the options for the rest of the season for Run Ructions Run following her victory in the EBF Stallions and TBA Mares "National Hunt" Novices' Hurdle Finale at Newbury.
The Great Habton trainer has picked out three possible...
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Karakontie set for Longchamp return
British Horseracing Authority | 10 years ago
Classic hopeful Karakontie will make his seasonal reappearance in the Prix de Fontainebleau at Longchamp on April 13.
The Jonathan Pease-trained colt won three of his four starts as a juvenile, rounding off his campaign by clinching Group One glory ...
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Wachman considering Sudir plan
British Horseracing Authority | 10 years ago
Ground conditions will dictate where David Wachman's Group One-winning colt Sudirman will kick off his three-year-old campaign.
The son of Henrythenavigator won both the Railway and Phoenix Stakes last summer before finding only Toormore too strong ...
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Fugue fine after Meydan flop
British Horseracing Authority | 10 years ago
The Fugue is reported to be none the worse after her disappointing display in the Dubai Duty Free at Meydan.
John Gosden's three-time Group One-winning mare had only twice previously finished out of the first three in 14 career starts and one of tho...
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Toast enters Epsom frame
British Horseracing Authority | 10 years ago
Jamie Osborne is planning to supplement Toast Of New York for the Investec Derby following his Meydan victory on Saturday.
The son of Thewayyouare stepped up on two wide-margin wins at Wolverhampton last year to land the Group Two UAE Derby in the h...
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Hughes suffers fractured vertebrae
British Horseracing Authority | 10 years ago
Richard Hughes will not require surgery despite fracturing a vertebrae in a nasty fall at Meydan on Saturday.
The champion jockey was partnering the Mike de Kock-trained Mars in the Dubai Sheema Classic when his mount crashed through the far rail af...
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Gentil a Sheema Classic giant
British Horseracing Authority | 10 years ago
Ryan Moore kept his cool to guide Japanese mare Gentildonna to victory in a rough Dubai Sheema Classic at Meydan.
The pair had enjoyed victory together in the Japan Cup and last year's runner-up, trained by Sei Ishizaka, moved well but appeared to g...
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North poles apart in Brocklesby
British Horseracing Authority | 10 years ago
Cock Of The North sprang a surprise for trainer Scott Dixon and 7lb claiming apprentice Matthew Hopkins in the opening race of the new turf Flat season at Doncaster.
The 14-1 shot forged past long-time leader Paddy Again inside the final furlong to ...
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African storms to World Cup glory
British Horseracing Authority | 10 years ago
Saeed bin Suroor's magic in the Dubai World Cup came to the fore once again as the world's richest race remained in the possession of Sheikh Mohammed thanks to African Story.
It was the sixth time the Godolphin trainer has saddled the winner, and wh...
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Ocean just swell in Lincoln
British Horseracing Authority | 10 years ago
John Ryan has been in the shadow of his famous father Mick since taking over the licence in 2005 but the 20-1 success of Ocean Tempest in the William Hill Lincoln at Doncaster put his own name up in lights.
Ryan snr's biggest wins came courtesy of K...
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Town Moor just right for Brae
British Horseracing Authority | 10 years ago
Richard Fahey's amazing Brae Hill continued his love affair with the straight mile at Doncaster by just holding off Stand My Ground in the William Hill Spring Mile.
Second, first and third in the last three runnings of the Lincoln, connections had t...
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Variety dazzles in Mile
British Horseracing Authority | 10 years ago
South African champion Variety Club delivered a powerful performance from the front to lower the colours of Soft Falling Rain in the Godolphin Mile at Meydan.
The dual Horse Of The Year in his homeland had a difficult draw in stall 15 but Anton Marc...
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Ross remains in Topham frame
British Horseracing Authority | 10 years ago
Ante-post favourite Double Ross heads a field of 51 at the confirmation stage for the Crabbie's Topham Chase at Aintree on Friday.
The eight-year-old, trained by Nigel Twiston-Davies, has been in terrific form this term, winning a valuable handicap ...
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Sceaux hits target in France
British Horseracing Authority | 10 years ago
Willie Mullins' crack hurdler Un De Sceaux kept his unbeaten record with an all-the-way victory in the Prix Hypothese at Auteuil.
The winner of two bumpers in France before joining the Mullins yard, Un De Sceaux has won all five of his starts in Ire...
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Diamond proves a little gem
British Horseracing Authority | 10 years ago
Rising star Oisin Murphy wasted no time in getting off the mark for the new turf Flat season aboard Dinkum Diamond in the William Hill Bet On The Move Cammidge Trophy at Doncaster.
Henry Candy's six-year-old is diminutive in stature - there were big...
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Golden moment for Certerach
British Horseracing Authority | 10 years ago
Jamie Spencer punched the air with delight but connections were made to sweat as 33-1 chance Certerach caused a big upset in the Dubai Gold Cup at Meydan.
Trained in County Kildare by Mick Halford, who excels with his runners in the Gulf, Certerach ...
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New York the toast of Dubai
British Horseracing Authority | 10 years ago
Jamie Osborne's Toast Of New York ran out a decisive winner of the UAE Derby at Meydan.
Certainly not the most fashionable of runners, having picked up two events at Wolverhampton most recently, he was settled nicely in second by man-of-the-moment J...
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Llewellyn facing BHA hearing
British Horseracing Authority | 10 years ago
Carl Llewellyn will appear before the disciplinary panel of the British Horseracing Authority next week after being charged with conduct prejudicial to the sport.
The former rider, who is now assistant trainer to Nigel Twiston-Davies, is alleged to have made a racial comment at a preview evening at the Hollow Bottom pub in Gloucestershire in the run-up to the Cheltenham Festival.
The BHA today announced it had called a hearing to consider whether Llewellyn was in breach of the rules in that his reported comments "were prejudicial to the good reputation of horseracing".
Details of the panel have yet to be confirmed for the hearing on April 3
If found guilty, Llewellyn could face a penalty ranging from a �1,000 fine to a three-year ban.
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Murgatroyd passes away
British Horseracing Authority | 10 years ago
Former amateur rider Sharron Murgatroyd, who was paralysed in a fall at Bangor in 1991, has died at the age of 54.
Murgatroyd was one of the leading lady riders before a last-flight fall left her paralysed from the neck down.
She went on to raise s...
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Gordon grabs Group One glory
British Horseracing Authority | 10 years ago
Irish raider Gordon Lord Byron made a dream start to his Australian stint when winning the Group One George Ryder Stakes at Rosehill.
Tom Hogan's six-year-old landed the Betfred Sprint Cup at Haydock last year and was last seen finishing fourth in t...
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Osborne talks up Toast
British Horseracing Authority | 10 years ago
Jamie Osborne is attempting to rein in his excitement over running Toast Of New York in the UAE Derby at Meydan today.
Carrying the colours of Michael Buckley, which are better recognised in National Hunt circles, the colt is sent into strong intern...
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Another Dance for Vaughan
British Horseracing Authority | 10 years ago
Dance And Dance's course form could prove significant when Ed Vaughan's stable stalwart has another crack at the William Hill Spring Mile at Doncaster today.
The Newmarket trainer believes Dance And Dance's effort in finishing second to Eton Forever...
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Dexter seeks Cammidge double
British Horseracing Authority | 10 years ago
Jack Dexter bids for his fourth course success when he attempts to land back-to-back victories in the William Hill Bet On The Move Cammidge Trophy at Doncaster today.
The five-year-old is burdened with a 5lb penalty for a Group Three triumph in the ...
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Geraghty backed to shine on Sceaux
British Horseracing Authority | 10 years ago
Willie Mullins is keeping his fingers crossed Barry Geraghty strikes up a good relationship with Un De Sceaux as the free-going gelding puts his unbeaten record on the line at Auteuil.
The six-year-old won two French bumpers before joining the champ...
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Double delight for Barnes
British Horseracing Authority | 10 years ago
Cumbrian handler Maurice Barnes stole the show at Wetherby with a rare double just over a week away from the 35th anniversary of his greatest career moment, when he won the Grand National as a jockey on Rubstic.
Indian Voyage (11-10 favourite) and M...
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Irish eyes trained on Shaheen
British Horseracing Authority | 10 years ago
It looks like a battle between Ireland and Hong Kong as Balmont Mast, Jamesie and Russian Soul take on the might of the Far East in the Dubai Golden Shaheen at Meydan.
The Hong Kong challengers are at the head of the betting for the Group One Tapeta...
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Power camp wary of Shea Shea
British Horseracing Authority | 10 years ago
Paddy Power is fearful of the challenge of Shea Shea as his family's star horse Sole Power contest's the Al Quoz Sprint at Meydan.
The bookmaker's mother, Sabina, owns Sole Power in training with Eddie Lynam and he has carried their colours to victo...
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Donna meets Ishizaka approval
British Horseracing Authority | 10 years ago
Trainer Sei Ishizaka is forecasting an improved Gentildonna as the Japanese mare bids to wrestle the Dubai Sheema Classic from Ballydoyle.
Second to St Nicholas Abbey 12 months ago, she now takes on Aidan O'Brien's Magician in the mile-and-a-half tu...
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Buick wary of Japanese challenge
British Horseracing Authority | 10 years ago
John Gosden decided the Dubai Duty Free at Meydan offered The Fugue her best chance of further glory - but jockey William Buick knows it will be no easy ride.
Instead of the Dubai World Cup itself, Andrew Lloyd-Webber's decorated five-year-old drops...
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Chookie up for Lincoln challenge
British Horseracing Authority | 10 years ago
Tom Eaves believes Chookie Royale can transfer his excellent all-weather form to the turf in the William Hill Lincoln at Doncaster.
The Keith Dalgelish-trained top-weight goes into the big handicap on the back of success in the Listed Wulfruna Stake...
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Sunny to skip Grand National
British Horseracing Authority | 10 years ago
Sunnyhillboy, runner-up two years ago, will not run in the Crabbie's Grand National at Aintree next weekend.
Trainer Jonjo O'Neill took the decision to miss the great race after the 11-year-old failed to sparkle in a piece of work on Friday morning....
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Lieutenant lines up Bowl repeat
British Horseracing Authority | 10 years ago
Last year's winner First Lieutenant is among 14 entries for the Betfred Bowl Chase at Aintree on Thursday.
The Mouse Morris-trained nine-year-old got the better of Menorah 12 months ago and is in line for a return to Merseyside after being a late wi...
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Stellar names in Aintree Hurdle
British Horseracing Authority | 10 years ago
Hurricane Fly and Annie Power are among the potential opponents for The New One in the Doom Bar Aintree Hurdle on Thursday.
The New One was narrowly beaten by Zarkandar as a novice in the two-and-a-half-mile contest 12 months ago and is set for a se...
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