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Boston Bob Set For Cheltenham

Boston Bob looks all set for the Cleeve Hurdle at Cheltenham on Saturday after being taken out of the frame for the Galmoy Hurdle on Thursday. Trainer Willie Mullins withdrew the nine-year-old, from the Gowran Park Grade Two at the final declaration stage and now relies on Zaidpour and Bishopsfurze.

"Boston Bob is possibly going to Cheltenham, now. He's in good form," said Mullins.  

Frankie's Back

Frankie Dettori is said to be excited to be back, as he sets himself for a return to action at Lingfield today, after fracturing his ankle in October. The three-times champion jockey has three booked rides at the Surrey track after the accident going down to the start of a race at Nottingham.
Dettori said: "I've had three and a half months off and I'm ready to start. I'm looking forward to it.''

And boy was he ready, getting a winner on Eco Warrior at 8/1 in his first race.  

Alan King Latest

Trainer Alan King could have runners for the first time since New Year’s Day this week after extensive tests on his horses came back positive. Talking to Racing Post, King said, “I’m pleased to report that last week’s test results brought some good news. The results did not come back 100 per cent so we still have a little way to go, but there was a marked improvement and we have definitely taken a step in the right direction.''

Racing Racing Racing!

So yesterday was a slightly disappointing day with only a couple of odds-on favourites coming in for me, LEGACY GOLD and BASINGSTOKE, and another favourite, IVY PORT (SP 7/4F). A couple of disappointments included LUV U WHATEVER at Southwell,who appeared to find the 6lbs rise and a hard-run race last time out just too much to handle. 

Well, onto some racing today, and we have meetings from Catterick, Fairyhouse, Southwell, and all-weather action from Lingfield, and later this evening, Kempton.

Catterick - Going; Soft (Going Stick; Hurdle; 6.1 and Chase 5.7)

Fairyhouse - Going; Soft-Heavy (inside course)

Southwell - Going; Heavy (Going Stick; 5.7) Both bends have been moved to fresh ground where possible

Lingfield - Going; Standard

Kempton - Going; Standard


For now that's it, I'm just going to look through the cards and see if I can pick any winners today, and I'll post them soon, so do check back later

21/01/2014 - A Look at Today's Racing

Today we have UK racing from Leicester (Precautionary inspection at 8am Tuesday), Wetherby (Precautionary inspection at 8am Tuesday), and all-weather action at Southwell.  

So first, a look at the goings;

Leicester – Going; Hurdle Course - Heavy (Soft in places on back-straight) Chase Course - Soft (Good-Soft in places on back-straight. Heavy on flat course crossings)

Wetherby - Going; Soft (Heavy in places) Going Stick; Chase 4.8, Hurdle 4.6

Southwell (AW) - Going; Standard

A quick look into the Positives and Negatives in the market (prices from PaddyPower.com)……

Positives;

Wetherby 12:50         Sharney Sike             11/4 from 7/2

Wetherby 13:55         Green Wizard             11/2 from 8/1

Wetherby 15:05         Mighty Mobb                9/4 from 11/4

Leicester  13:40         Thedreamstillalive       7/2 from 9/2

Southwell 13:00         Columbian Roulette    2/1 from 11/4

Negatives;

My Tips

And now we’ll have a look at my selections for today, which include the jumps racing from Leicester and the all-weather at Southwell.

Leicester 15:55    Detour Ahead (Each-Way)   6/1 

Southwell 13:00   Columbian Roulette   2/1

Southwell 14:40   Luv U Whatever        3/1 (from 9/2)

For now that’s it, good luck with your selections today. Check back soon for results and analysis, news and more tips. 

Rock On Ruby Set For Doncaster

Connections of Rock On Ruby are keen to take their chances at Doncaster this Saturday, in the Racing Post Lightening Novices' Chase.
Trainer, Harry Fry is said to be happy with conditions at Doncaster currently, and is hoping the ground doesn't change too much from now to then. 

Latest Racing News 20/01/2014

Frankie Dettori has 3 booked rides at Lingfield on Wednesday as he makes a comeback from the broken ankle he suffered in October. 



Champagne Fever and Grade One winner Don Cossack are the headline acts among nine entries for the boylesports.com Killiney Novice Chase at Leapordstown on Saturday.


Big Buck's comes through schooling session ahead of return to racing in the galliardhomes.com Cleeve Hurdle at Cheltenham on Saturday, under new jockey Sam Twiston-Davies.


Unioniste 1 of 25 entries in the Sky Bet Chase at Doncaster on Saturday.

All-Weather Monday

Not a lot of UK racing, just the all-weather action to look forward to tomorrow (Monday), at Southwell and Wolverhampton, as the jumps from Bangor has been abandoned. 
I do like the look of a couple of horses at Southwell, which have moved positively in the market at this early stage. They include GRANDAD MAC in the 1:05 5/2 from 11/4 and SHORT SHRIFT in the 1:35 9/4 from 5/2.

More significant positive movers include;

DORBACK         - Wolverhampton 2:30 - 7/1 from 12/1
KATMAI RIVER - Wolverhampton 4:30 - 4/1 from 11/2

Boston Bob Set For Galmoy Hurdle

The 9-year old is set for the John Mulhern Galmoy Hurdle at Gowran on Thursday following his smooth victory at Punchestown last month, and is building up to a possible challenge in the Ladbrokes World Hurdle at Cheltenham.

Latest Racing News 19/01/2014

Somersby is set to take a weeks break before connections decide where to go with him, after unseating rider Dominic Elsworth at the fifth in the Clarence House Chase.
Channon said, 'He seems fine enough but will have an easy time this week and let him settle down before we make a decision as to our next move.'


Hidden Cyclone remains in contention for two races at the Cheltenham Festival in March, folling seccond-place finish at Ascot. Trainer Shark Hanlon is considering either the Queen Mother Champion Chase or the Ryanair Chase.


Philip Fenton is refusing to look too far ahead with Dunguib following the 11 year olds return to racing at Naas on Saturday.


Cappa Bleu could return to action next season to have a third try at the Crabbie's Grand National according to trainer Evan Williams.

Sire De Grugy Wins Clarence House Chase

Sire De Grugy continued his domination of the two-mile division in the absense of superstar Sprinter Sacre with a superb display in the Clarence House Chase at Ascot today.

Winner of the Tingle Creek and the Desert Orchid on his last two starts, Gary Moore's stable-star was sent out 5/4 favourite to add a second Grade One event to his impressive career so far. 

Sire De Grugy, who  travelled well and jumped superbly at times, took over the lead in company with Hidden Cyclone on the bend leading to the home-straight, and after seeing off this Irish rival, galloped clear to win by an impressive 11 lengths.

There was no emotional triumph for Somersby who unseated jockey, Dominic Elseworth with the race barely halfway.

Later, Jamie Moore commented 'This is all about the horse - some of the jumps he put in were spectacular. He was magic today, all credit to the horse.'

Sire De Grugy now best price 3-1 for the Queen Mother Champion Chase, with Sprinter Sacre still odds-on favourite.

18/01/2014 - A Look at Today's Meetings

Today we have some top class racing to look forward to including the Clarence House Chase at Ascot, and 4 Grade 2's from Haydock, which includes the Champion Hurdle Trial.  

So first, an look at the goings;

Ascot – Going; Heavy Going Stick; Chase 5.5, Hurdle 5.4

Haydock - Going; Heavy Going Stick; Chase 5.4, Hurdle 5.1 (All chases will run around the flat course bend out of the back-straight, returning to the chase course in the home-straight, adding approx 1/2f per circuit)

Lingfield (AW) - Going; Standard

Taunton - Going; Heavy (Soft in places) Going Stick; 4.5 (Hurdles moved out by 2 sections and all bends moved out about 3-4m)

A quick look into the Positives and Negatives in the market (prices from PaddyPower.com)……

Positives;

Haydock 12:55          Benvolio                     6/5   from 6/4

Haydock 15:15          Sydney Paget             13/2 from 7/1

Ascot 13:50              Caroles Spirit             10/3 from 4/1

Lingfield 14:35          Tagula Night              13/2 from 14/1

Lingfield 14:35          Temple Road              9/1   from 14/1

Negatives;

Haydock 14:40         Melodic Rendezvous    5/2 from 9/4

Ascot 14:25             The Skyfarmer            9/2  from 4/1

My Tips

And now we’ll have a look at my selections for today, which include the jumps racing and the all-weather at Lingfield.

Ascot 15:35    Sire De Grugy    11/8
Ascot 14:25    Bourne (EW)       7/1 

Lingfield 12:15   Sutton Sid   6/4

Lingfield 14:00   Aspirant      2/1

For now that’s it, good luck with your selections today. Check back soon for results and analysis, news and more tips. Enjoy the top class racing on Channel 4 and on At The Races www.attheraces.com