RUBY WALSH TALKS ANNIE POWER AND BIG BUCKS
Ruby Walsh admits that Annie Power's exuberance may be an issue if she was to run in the Ladbrokes World Hurdle in March at the Cheltenham Festival.
She stretched her unbeaten record to 10 wins on Saturday at Doncaster, but was very keen before the race.
Walsh told Racing UK, 'She was more on her toes at Doncaster than she has been any other day, but she's always been highly strung. So going three miles over Cheltenham would be a worry.'
Walsh also spoke about Big Buck's, and says he wouldn't have ridden him any differently in last Saturdays Cleeve Hudlre, after new jockey, Sam Twiston-Davies, came under some criticism for taking up the running a mile from home.
Writing on his blog, Walsh said, 'Things didn't go to script for Big Buck's comeback, but in my eyes he got beat because of race rustiness. He hadn't run in 14 months, and if you stoppped the race a few strides after the last, you'd think he was all over the winner. He doesn't appear to have lost any of his sparkle, and looked like he was going to pull away up the hill.' Read the whole blog post on PaddyPower.com
LATEST WEATHER PROBLEMS
And, once again, the weather is playing its part on race abandonments, with Leicester having to call their meeting off on Wednesday, due to a waterlogged track. The easy-call was made at 15:45 today following inspection.
Clerk of the course, Jimmy Stevenson said, 'We needed a wrong forecast. I knew the rain was around. The forecast is for rain this evening. And no let-up tomorrow.'
Newcastle's meeting tomorrow is also off due to waterlogging.
There is also an inspection at Chepstow tomorrow, for Friday's meeting. Currently described as Heavy, with waterlogging in places.
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Tuesday, 28 January 2014
Monday, 27 January 2014
A Look At The All-Weather Card From Southwell On Tuesday
UK racing once again effected by the weather tomorrow (Tuesday), with Lingfield already abandoned, and Taunton due an inspection at 7am Tuesday morning. There is also racing on the all-weather at Southwell, which I'll focus on in this post.
Early Positive Movers in the Market (Southwell (AW)
13:20 - Mediterranean Sea 5/2 (from 7/2)
13:50 - Take The Lead 5/2 (from 11/4)
13:50 - Laughing Back 5/2 (from 11/4)
15:50 - Victorian Number 4/1 (from 7/1)
15:50 - Dandarrell 4/1 (from 7/2)
16:20 - Stun Gun 15/8 (from 5/2)
16:20 - Beachwood Bay 4/1 (from 6/1)
Joe Fanning, who ran a four-timer at Wolverhampton on Monday has 4 rides at Southwell, including Ferdy (20/1) in the 4:20, and Thatchmaster in the 3:20.
Fanning also has an impressive record at Southwell, with a strike-rate of 22% with most wins for a flat jockey at the course; 81-370.
Early Positive Movers in the Market (Southwell (AW)
13:20 - Mediterranean Sea 5/2 (from 7/2)
13:50 - Take The Lead 5/2 (from 11/4)
13:50 - Laughing Back 5/2 (from 11/4)
15:50 - Victorian Number 4/1 (from 7/1)
15:50 - Dandarrell 4/1 (from 7/2)
16:20 - Stun Gun 15/8 (from 5/2)
16:20 - Beachwood Bay 4/1 (from 6/1)
Joe Fanning, who ran a four-timer at Wolverhampton on Monday has 4 rides at Southwell, including Ferdy (20/1) in the 4:20, and Thatchmaster in the 3:20.
Fanning also has an impressive record at Southwell, with a strike-rate of 22% with most wins for a flat jockey at the course; 81-370.
Certify Set To Return, Latest Weather Casualties, Cheltenham Festival and More....Latest News
CERTIFY SET TO RETURN AT MEYDAN
Certify, one of 22 Godolphin horses suspended from racing for six months last year, is set to return to action, and Charlie Appleby believes the filly will be competitive when she returns from almost 500 days off the track, in the Group 2 Cape Verdi Stakes at Meydan on Thursday.
Appleby, who took over Moulton Paddocks in July, warns that Certify will be better for the run, but is excited to be getting her back on the track.
LATEST WEATHER
The latest casualty to the bad weather, see's Wednesday's meeting at Ludlow abandoned due to waterlogging on the track.
Taunton's meeting tomorrow is subject to a 7am inspection in the morning.
FOX HUNTER CHASE FANCY, BESHABAR, RETIRED
And now for a couple of retirements announced today, with Beshabar, winner of the 2011 Scottish Grand National, and a leading fancy at the Cheltenham, in the Fox Hunter Chase, has been retired due to a minor set-back. Injuries have kept the 12 year old off since November 2011, where finishing 5th in the Hennessy Gold Cup.
And, the other retirement sees Marco Botti-trained Jakkalberry retired due to a set-back. Botti said, 'He returned back from exercise this morning a little sore, and exploratory tests have told us it is time to call it a day with him. He is fine in himself, and in great spirits, but it would be unfair to keep persevering with him.'
AN EARLY LOOK TOWARDS CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL
Finally on the latest news, we now have some prices in for Top Jockey's and Trainers for the Cheltenham Festival. Paddy Power have opened with Willie Mullins at 4/9 to take top trainer, with Nicky Henderson 7/2 and Paul Nicholls 9/2.
As for the Jockey's, there's no surprise as Ruby Walsh is 4/7 favourite, having been top jockey 5, out of the last 6 years. Barry Geraghty 7/2 and A P McCoy 6/1.
For now, that's about it, but do join me again soon for more news, tips and stats.
Certify, one of 22 Godolphin horses suspended from racing for six months last year, is set to return to action, and Charlie Appleby believes the filly will be competitive when she returns from almost 500 days off the track, in the Group 2 Cape Verdi Stakes at Meydan on Thursday.
Appleby, who took over Moulton Paddocks in July, warns that Certify will be better for the run, but is excited to be getting her back on the track.
LATEST WEATHER
The latest casualty to the bad weather, see's Wednesday's meeting at Ludlow abandoned due to waterlogging on the track.
Taunton's meeting tomorrow is subject to a 7am inspection in the morning.
FOX HUNTER CHASE FANCY, BESHABAR, RETIRED
And now for a couple of retirements announced today, with Beshabar, winner of the 2011 Scottish Grand National, and a leading fancy at the Cheltenham, in the Fox Hunter Chase, has been retired due to a minor set-back. Injuries have kept the 12 year old off since November 2011, where finishing 5th in the Hennessy Gold Cup.
And, the other retirement sees Marco Botti-trained Jakkalberry retired due to a set-back. Botti said, 'He returned back from exercise this morning a little sore, and exploratory tests have told us it is time to call it a day with him. He is fine in himself, and in great spirits, but it would be unfair to keep persevering with him.'
AN EARLY LOOK TOWARDS CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL
Finally on the latest news, we now have some prices in for Top Jockey's and Trainers for the Cheltenham Festival. Paddy Power have opened with Willie Mullins at 4/9 to take top trainer, with Nicky Henderson 7/2 and Paul Nicholls 9/2.
As for the Jockey's, there's no surprise as Ruby Walsh is 4/7 favourite, having been top jockey 5, out of the last 6 years. Barry Geraghty 7/2 and A P McCoy 6/1.
For now, that's about it, but do join me again soon for more news, tips and stats.
Ayr Passes Inspection
According to Sky Sports, Ayr passes inspection this morning and racing goes ahead. Going is Heavy.
Check my selections for Ayr in an earlier post, and also my post on stats for todays' racing.
Check my selections for Ayr in an earlier post, and also my post on stats for todays' racing.
The Funny Side Of Racing....
I still watch this video in shock, at what an unbelievably funny and crazy finish it was.......Enjoy the video from Fontwell, 26th December 2013
Early Positives For Monday's Cards
A quick look then at the positive movers in the market at this early stage. Prices from Paddy Power
Ayr - 13:45 Fog Patches 4/1 (from 7/1)
Ayr - 14:50 Hellorboston 11/4 (from 10/3)
Ayr - 15:20 Jim Bowie 7/2 (from 9/2)
Ayr - 15:50 Ancient Times 9/1 (from 16/1)
W Six Times 6/1 (from 8/1)
W'hampton - 14:40 Consistant 7/1 (from 4/1)
Rose Garnet 10/1 (from 12/1)
W'hampton - 16:40 Sir Charlie Kunz 10/11 (from 5/4)
W'hampton - 17:10 Doldrums 7/2 (from 4/1)
W'hampton - 17:40 Smalljohn 7/2 (from 5/1)
Funky Cold Medina 4/1 (from 6/1)
Ayr - 13:45 Fog Patches 4/1 (from 7/1)
Ayr - 14:50 Hellorboston 11/4 (from 10/3)
Ayr - 15:20 Jim Bowie 7/2 (from 9/2)
Ayr - 15:50 Ancient Times 9/1 (from 16/1)
W Six Times 6/1 (from 8/1)
W'hampton - 14:40 Consistant 7/1 (from 4/1)
Rose Garnet 10/1 (from 12/1)
W'hampton - 16:40 Sir Charlie Kunz 10/11 (from 5/4)
W'hampton - 17:10 Doldrums 7/2 (from 4/1)
W'hampton - 17:40 Smalljohn 7/2 (from 5/1)
Funky Cold Medina 4/1 (from 6/1)
Sunday, 26 January 2014
My Monday Selections
I have a few selections for Monday's racing at Ayr, providing it passes a 7:30am inspection, with Going described as Heavy, and further rainfall forecast.
Ayr 12:45 - Layla Joan 8/13
Ayr 13:45 - Samson Collonges EW 6/1 (from 7/1)
Danger; Fog Patches 4/1 (from 7/1)
Ayr 14:50 - City of Doral EW 8/1
Ayr 15:20 - And The Man 3/1
Ayr 12:45 - Layla Joan 8/13
Ayr 13:45 - Samson Collonges EW 6/1 (from 7/1)
Danger; Fog Patches 4/1 (from 7/1)
Ayr 14:50 - City of Doral EW 8/1
Ayr 15:20 - And The Man 3/1
Essential Stats For Wolverhampton (AW)
Some essential stats for Monday's all-weather meeting at Wolverhampton, to get you ahead of the game.....
Top Jockey's - Win Strike-Rate Record on the Flat at Wolverhampton
Adam Kirby - 117-628 (19%)
Joe Fanning - 112-684 (16%)
R. Kingscote - 72-453 (16%)
J. Spencer - 66-339 (19%)
Mr S Walker - 8-29 (28%)
Top Trainers - Win Strike-Rate Record on the Flat at Wolverhampton
Mark Johnston - 85-467 (18%)
Marco Botti - 70-326 (21%)
T. Dascombe - 58-313 (19%)
K. Dalgleish - 36-210 (17%)
Sir M Prescott Bt - 28-144 (19%)
James Tate - 26-116 (22%)
Johnny Farrelly- 2-5 (40%)
On-Fire In The Last Fortnight
Jockey's;
Joe Doyle - 4-17 (24%)
Shane Kelly - 9-32 (28%)
Stephen Craine - 3-11 (27%)
Joe Fanning - 10-45 (22%)
Richard Kingscote - 5-23 (22%)
Sean Levey - 5-25 (20%)
Jaime Spencer - 8-28 (29%)
George Chaloner - 3-14 (21%)
Trainers;
Shaun Harris - 5-9 (56%)
David Simcock - 8-19 (42%)
Mark Johnston - 9-20 (45%)
Tom Dascombe - 3-12 (25%)
Richard Fahey - 6-25 (24%)
D. M. Loughnane - 4-8 (50%)
Keith Dalgleish - 3-10 (30%)
Phil McEntee - 4-10 (40%)
Top Jockey's - Win Strike-Rate Record on the Flat at WolverhamptonAdam Kirby - 117-628 (19%)
Joe Fanning - 112-684 (16%)
R. Kingscote - 72-453 (16%)
J. Spencer - 66-339 (19%)
Mr S Walker - 8-29 (28%)
Top Trainers - Win Strike-Rate Record on the Flat at Wolverhampton
Mark Johnston - 85-467 (18%)
Marco Botti - 70-326 (21%)
T. Dascombe - 58-313 (19%)
K. Dalgleish - 36-210 (17%)
Sir M Prescott Bt - 28-144 (19%)
James Tate - 26-116 (22%)
Johnny Farrelly- 2-5 (40%)
On-Fire In The Last Fortnight
Jockey's;
Joe Doyle - 4-17 (24%)
Shane Kelly - 9-32 (28%)
Stephen Craine - 3-11 (27%)
Joe Fanning - 10-45 (22%)
Richard Kingscote - 5-23 (22%)
Sean Levey - 5-25 (20%)
Jaime Spencer - 8-28 (29%)
George Chaloner - 3-14 (21%)
Trainers;
Shaun Harris - 5-9 (56%)
David Simcock - 8-19 (42%)
Mark Johnston - 9-20 (45%)
Tom Dascombe - 3-12 (25%)
Richard Fahey - 6-25 (24%)
D. M. Loughnane - 4-8 (50%)
Keith Dalgleish - 3-10 (30%)
Phil McEntee - 4-10 (40%)
Ayr Hopeful Monday's Racing Will Go Ahead
With Plumpton already fallen victim to the weather, all hope falls on Ayr's 7:30am inspection to get some UK jumps racing on Monday.
Going at the course is already described as 'Heavy', with further rainfall expected. Clerk of the course, Emma Marley, said on Sunday, 'The forecast looks reasonable tomorrow so once the morning goes we should be okay. We're raceable at present, with no standing water. We're on relatively fresh ground and the track has coped well to this stage.'
There is also an inspection at noon on Monday for Ludlow's meeting on Wednesday, with waterlogging in places and further rain expected.
Going at the course is already described as 'Heavy', with further rainfall expected. Clerk of the course, Emma Marley, said on Sunday, 'The forecast looks reasonable tomorrow so once the morning goes we should be okay. We're raceable at present, with no standing water. We're on relatively fresh ground and the track has coped well to this stage.'
There is also an inspection at noon on Monday for Ludlow's meeting on Wednesday, with waterlogging in places and further rain expected.
Another Grade 1 Victory For Hurricane Fly
Hurricane Fly won his eigth consecutive race at Leopardstown and his fourth consecutive BHP Insurance Irish Champion Hurdle as he beat off the challenge from Our Conor. Hurricane fly matched Istabraq's record of 4 straight wins of the race.
Mullins said, 'That was a huge relief. I was so disappointed coming off the gallops this week. I was saying to myself, 'Is the dream over with him, and has he had enough?''
In other news from today's racing, Trifolium gave a brilliant display to take the Frank Ward Solicitors Arkle Novice Chase at Leopardstown. Favourite Defy Logic was found to have broken a blood vessel in the race, and finished fifth. William Hill subsequently slashed the price of Trifolium in the Racing Post Arkle at Cheltenham Festival to 8/1 (from 25/1).
Check back soon for more news, tips, and stats
Mullins said, 'That was a huge relief. I was so disappointed coming off the gallops this week. I was saying to myself, 'Is the dream over with him, and has he had enough?''
In other news from today's racing, Trifolium gave a brilliant display to take the Frank Ward Solicitors Arkle Novice Chase at Leopardstown. Favourite Defy Logic was found to have broken a blood vessel in the race, and finished fifth. William Hill subsequently slashed the price of Trifolium in the Racing Post Arkle at Cheltenham Festival to 8/1 (from 25/1).
Check back soon for more news, tips, and stats
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