Leading Qipco 1000 Guineas hope Chriselliam has been put down after failing to recover from a foot infection.
The Charlie Hills-trained daughter of Iffraaj triumphed in the
Fillies Mile at Ascot last season from the classy Rizeena, before
connections took the brave decision to send her to the Breeders' Cup.
And
they were rewarded at Santa Anita when she streaked clear under Richard
Hughes to win the Juvenile Fillies Turf in tremendous style.
Last month Hills revealed that Chriselliam had been suffering with a
poisoned foot and was recovering at the Equine Hospital in Lambourn
before being moved to Newmarket.
Hills told the Racing Post on Friday: "The vets were unable to get the infection under control with the antibiotics.
"She went up for surgery earlier today and they found the infection
had spread and she had to be put down. It was progressing into the pedal
bone. She has had the problem for a month and during that time every
effort has been made to resolve it but unfortunately it was
uncontrollable."
Shocking news. Condolences to her connections. RIP.
For my selections on Friday I had a look at the meeting from Kempton. I may have some tips for the all-weather later in the day, so keep a look out.
Kempton 14:30 - Notarfbad 11/4 (William Hill)
Kempton 15:05 - Harry's Farewell (EW) 13/2 (from 15/2) (Paddy Power)
Friday sees 3 UK meetings go ahead, with the jumps from Kempton, and all-weather action from Dundalk (IRE) and Wolverhampton. Bangor and Newcastle have had to abandon due to the bad weather and subsequent waterlogging on the track.
I've put together a few key statistics for the meeting at Kempton, and hopefully they'll help you pick the winners on Friday....
Top Jockey's (overall; Kempton)
Richard Johnson 21-105 - 20%
A P McCoy 17-106 - 16%
Paddy Brennan 12-72 - 17%
Wayne Hutingson 12-69 - 17%
Harry Derham 3-15 - 20%
Top Trainers (overall; Kempton)
Nicky Henderson 63-200 - 32%
Philip Hobbs 21-109 - 19%
Emma Lavelle 10-50 - 20%
Tom George 7-41 - 17%
David Arbuthnot 5-21 - 24%
Harry Fry 2-8 - 25%
The Favourites.....
Non-Handicaps -
Hurdles (over 5 seasons) - 47% Strike-Rate
Chases (over 5 seasons) - 53% Strike-Rate
Handicaps -
Hurdles (over 5 seasons) - 33% Strike-Rate
Chases (over 5 seasons) - 29% Strike-Rate
Check back soon for my tips for Friday's racing, plus news and more stats
Rock On Ruby beat Mr Mole by 10 lengths as the 2012 Champion Hurdle winner prepares for the Arkle at the Cheltenham Festival. Cut to 6/1 for the Racing Post Arkle with Paddy Power, 8/1 Ladbrokes.
Harristown causes 20/1 shock winning the Chatteris Fen Trophy at Huntingdon. The Charlie Longsdon trained 4-year old saw off 3/1 joint-favourites Baradari and Royal Skies.
My Tent Or Yours could run in the Morebattle Hurdle at Kelso, Nicky Henderson reveals.
Ventetia Williams and Aidan Coleman continued to bring home the winners, with another double in the first two races at Huntingdon today. Mudita Moment took the first at 7/4 and Browns Brook won by 23 lengths to take the second at 6/4.
Paul Nicholls says Irving will not take part in the Betfair Hurdle on Saturday, due to likely Heavy ground at Newbury.
Irving had been as short as 5/1 favourite for the contest. Paul Nicholls said on Twitter that Far West would run alongside Irish Saint, who will relish the conditions.
Irving is a 10/1 shot for the Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Hurdle, at the Cheltenham Festival.
Thursday's UK racing comes from Doncaster, Huntingdon, and the all-weather from Wolverhampton. Taunton and Clonmel (IRE) are abandoned.
Doncaster is currently described as Good to Soft (Good in places on hurdle course)
Huntingdon is currently described as Soft (Heavy in places) on the hurdle course, and Heavy (Soft in places) on the chase course.
For my selections I have focused on the meeting at Huntingdon. (Prices from Paddy Power)
Huntingdon 13:10 Mudita Moment 6/5
Huntingdon 13:40 Browns Brook Evens
Huntingdon 14:10 Beforeall 11/4
Huntingdon 14:50 Handiwork - EW ?
A few positive early movers in the market to look at next, and these include.....
Huntingdon 13:40 Milarrow 15/2 (from 10/1)
Doncaster 15:00 Mr Gardner 15/2 (from 10/1)
Doncaster 15:35 One Conemara 7/2 (from 4/1)
Doncaster 16:10 Clondaw Knight 15/8 (from 5/2)
W'hampton 17:00 Exceedexpectations 2/1 (from 3/1)
W'hampton 17:30 Arlecchino 4/1 (from 9/2)
W'hampton 19:00 Crisis Averted 2/1 (from 11/4)
W'hampton 19:00 Spreadable 2/1 (from 9/4)
W'hampton 19:30 Red Shadow 5/1 (from 7/1)
W'hampton 20:00 Winterwell 11/4 (from 7/2)
Join me again soon for more tips, stats and news, plus more.
Frankel And Midday Produce A Filly
The unbeaten Frankel and six-time Group 1 winning Midday have produced a bay filly. Paddy Power have offered odds of 66/1 on the filly winning the 2017 1000 Guineas, and 66/1 on the filly winning the 2017 Epsom Oaks.
Latest Weather Problems
Thursday's cards at Clonmel (IRE) and Taunton have been abandoned but there is still plenty of racing to look forward to, including action from Meydan (UAE), Huntingdon and Doncaster, and all-weather from Wolverhampton.
Friday's card at Bangor-On-Dee is subject to an 8:30 am inspection on Thursday morning.
Newcastle's clerk is continuously monitoring the situation for their card on Friday, but more rain is expected, with the current going described as Heavy.
Sunday's fixture at Exeter has been made an all-hurdle affair, after three chases were abandoned due to waterlogging. There are three replacement hurdle races to be programmed.
There is more wind and rain forecast in the coming days, causing havoc up and down the country, so more abandonments could be possible.
Sprinter Sacre Back In The Public Eye
Sprinter Sacre is set to be at Newbury this Saturday, to make a first appearance in public since pulling up at Kempton in December. He will circle the parade ring for 15 minutes before racing, as he continues his rehabilitation from the irregular heart beat.
Trainer Nicky Henderson said, 'After what happened at Kempton, we're keen to give him a good experience on his return to a racecourse, and this is a perfect opportunity.'
Rock On Ruby Hopes Hang On Weather Outcome
Winner of the 2012 Champion Hurdle, Rock On Ruby has been declared for the Doncaster meeting on Thursday, but his trainer Harry Fry has said that heavy rain could scupper the plan. Fry is desperate for better ground in order to get some crucial match practise over fences, before the Arkle.
Rock On Ruby currently top price of 9/1 for the Arkle.
Wednesday's UK racing comes from Carlisle, Down Royal (IRE), and all-weather cards at Kempton and Lingfield. There is also racing from Ludlow, if they pass an 8am inspection in the morning. The current going at Ludlow is described as Heavy (Soft in places) with a going stick reading of 5.9 with more rain forecast.
So for my selections tomorrow (Wednesday) I have focused on the card at Carlisle, and have 3 tips....
Carlisle 13:20 Cooldine Run 10/3(Paddy Power)
Carlisle 13:50 Sleepy Haven
Carlisle 14:20 Basford Ben 3/1 (Paddy Power)
And a few significant positive early movers in the market (Prices from Paddy Power)......
Carlisle 15:30 Supreme Asset 5/2 (from 3/1)
Carlisle 16:30 Bertie Milan 9/2 (from 11/2)
Lingfield 13:30 Cabuchon 2/1 (from 9/4)
Lingfield 14:00 Waveguide 4/1 (from 5/1)
Lingfield 14:30 Like A Prayer Evens (from 6/4)
Lingfield 15:40 Slip Of The Tongue 11/1(from 14/1)
Ludlow 14:10 Edmund Kean 7/4 (from 2/1)
Ludlow 14:40 Buywise 9/4 (from 5/1)
Ludlow 15:15 Come On Annie 15/8 (from 9/4)
Kempton 17:30 Addikt 11/4 (from 3/1)
Down Royal 13:15 Witness Of Fashion 7/2 (from 5/1)
Down Royal 15:25 Court Jester 5/1 (from 7/1)
So a couple of tips and a few early movers for Wednesday's UK racing. Please check back soon for more tips, news and stats.
Sherwood Talks Deputy Dan
Trainer Oliver Sherwood has said that Deputy Dan could be a 'serious contender' in the Neptune Investment Management Novices' Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival, if the going is 'Soft'. The six-year old is a general 16/1 for the Neptune, although a decision on the shorter contest, or the Albert Bartlett, will not be made until much nearer the festival.
Deputy Dan had picked up an injury when winning at Warwick but is back in training.
Paul Nicholls Waits On The Weather Outcome
Paul Nicholls believes he has two well handicapped horses for the Betfair Hurdle on Saturday, in Irving and Irish Saint, but which one will run is all dependant on the weather.
According to Nicholls, the more it rains, the better for Irish Saint, and the less likely that Irving will line up.
On Monday, Nicholls said, 'Irish Saint relished the testing ground and hosed in at Ascot.' Nicholls also added, 'The handicapper raised him 12 lbs, but he only has a 5 lb penalty, so he's nicely in, and you can see why he's favourite (7/1).'
Morning Assembly Going Straight For RSA Chase
Morning Assembly will be heading straight for the RSA Chase says trainer Pat Fahy. Fahy said that it was always the plan to go from Christmas to Cheltenham, as not to over race him.
A Grade 1 winner over hurdles, Morning Assembly has continued to progress since being sent out chasing in Autumn, taking his first two races at 2m4f and 2m6f.
Then upped in trip to 3 miles, in the Grade 1 Topaz Novice Chase at Leopardstown in December, Morning Assembly was beaten in the final stages by Carlingford Lough. Despite this loss, Fahy believes that stamina is Morning Assembly's strong-point.
Currently a 10/1 shot for the RSA Chase, and has been partnered with Ruby Walsh in his first three starts over fences, but no rider has been confirmed as yet.
Shock as 28 Year Old Lucy Stack Dies
The world of UK racing has been left in shock after hearing the news that 28 year old Lucy Stack had passed away. The winning owner and breeder died 'in tragic circumstances' on Sunday at her home near Cashel.
Lucy saw her pink and black colours carried to victory twice by the flat stayer Parkers Mills. She also bred Clenor, the prolific US miler.
The families ask that they be left to grieve and people to respect their privacy at this very sad time.
Definitely taken from us too soon, thoughts go out to the families involved. RIP.
And for now, that's about it. Please join me again soon for more tips, news and stats. Check my tips from today....
Monday's jump racing comes from Southwell, and there's all-weather action from Kempton and Wolverhampton.
Southwell is currently described as 'Heavy' with a going stick reading of 6.0. There is waterlogging in places off the track. Both straights, golf club bend, and bend into home-straight moved inside to provide fresh ground. The forecast is for light rain and wind.
I've picked a couple of selections from the racing at Southwell to share.....
Southwell 12:45 The Last Bridge 4/1 (PaddyPower)
Southwell 13:15 Royal Riviera(EW)7/1 (Bet365)
A few early movers in the market for Monday's racing include (Prices from Paddy Power)....
Southwell 12:45 The Last Bridge 4/1 (from 5/1)
Southwell 12:45 Dermatologiste 8/1 (from 14/1)
Southwell 13:15 Stagecoach Jasper 4/1 (from 6/1)
Southwell 15:20 Marmalade Man 15/2 (from 10/1)
Kempton 14:30 Dance 3/1 (from 4/1)
Kempton 15:00 The Young Master 5/4 (from 13/8)
Kempton 16:00 Conversational 4/1 (from 9/2)
For now that's all I have, but please check back soon for more posts
Well, I've had a couple of days where I've been way too busy to get any posts online, first being my birthday on Friday.....Another year older!! But definitely not wiser for it! Then Saturday I was at a very cold and windy Wetherby to enjoy the totepool Towton Novices' Chase (Grade 2) which saw Charlie Longsdon trained Ely Brown finish strongly to take the prize.
So, after a couple of days away, I'm back! And I will get posting some news, tips, stats and more in the next 12-24 hours, check back soon. Hope you've all had a great weekend.
