Friday, January 3, 2003

LADBROKES PRICES FOR LINGFIELD TOMORROW

TWO IN RACE FOR £26,000 BONUS PRIZE FUND

The two shared last Saturday's Scoop6 Win fund with each taking home a dividend of £30,423, and can now add the Bonus Prize fund money by picking the winner of the 2.40 at Lingfield tomorrow.

"Last week an anonymous punter from Stockon-on-Tees landed the entire Bonus Prize fund to himself bringing his total winnings on the bet to more than £175,000 and became the 7th biggest 'small-staking' winner on the Scoop6," said Tote spokesman Jeremy Scott.

"Indeed overall 2002 was a great year for small staking Scoop6 punters, with Paul Freeman setting the standard by turning his £8 Scoop6 bet into a whopping £517,000 back in November and climbing to the top of the 'Hall of Fortune'."

"The challenge for small staking punters in 2003 is to knock him off his perch, and who knows, by the end of the year we could have seen our first ever small staking Scoop6 millionaire!"

Saturday's Scoop6 races are:
leg 1 2.05 Lingfield - Bet Direct Handicap
leg 2 2.20 Haydock - cantorsport.co.uk 'Dipper' Novices' Chase
leg 3 2.40 Lingfield - Littlewoods Bet Direct Handicap
leg 4 2.55 Haydock - Cantor Index Handicap Chase
leg 5 3.15 Lingfield - betdirect.co.uk Classified Stakes
leg 6 3.45 Lingfield - Bet Direct Football Cashback Fillies' Handicap

BRILLIANT CURULE ON COURSE FOR THIRD GODOLPHIN MILE ATTEMPT

The DRC Carnival Trophy was the lead-in for the AED350,000 Group III opening round of the Maktoum Challenge in three weeks time and trainer Kiaran McLaughlin said that was the next obvious target for the horse after his impressive neck win over Estimraar.

Like Conflict, Curule has competed at the three previous Dubai World Cup programmes, finishing third in China Visit¹s UAE Derby in 2000, second to Festival Of Light in 2001 Godolphin Mile and third behind Grey Memo in the 2002 Godolphin Mile and the two are likely to meet in the opening round at Nad Al Sheba on January 23.

Curule was originally trained by McLaughlin before being transferred to Godolphin and was one of the stable¹s inaugural representatives in the Kentucky Derby.

He remained with the stable until the end of the 2001/2002 season in the Emirates before being transferred back to McLaughlin.

"We were happy to hand him back to Godolphin and everyone at the stable was more than happy to have him back," McLaughlin said.

Ironically Curule will now provide the major competition to Godolphin who usually have their first representatives in the opening round of the Maktoum Challenge.

McLaughlin will also take confidence from last year¹s result when Skoozi won the Maktoum Challenge Prep, defeating Conflict, before going on to defeat China Visit and Royal tryst in the opening round.

It was a strong performance by Curule who wore down Estimraar to win by a neck with Sobieski over six lengths away third.

Estimraar was attempting to win his fifth race from as many starts this season but was run down in the final 50m.

"For most of the way up the straight, no I didn¹t think I was going to get to Estimraar but in the final 100m I thought I would," winning jockey Willie Supple said.

"He will certainly improve, he is old enough to take the runs and I wouldn't call it tough for him."

Estimraar's defeat halted a possible treble for the in form Mazin Al Kurdi stable who had earlier been represented by Tala Ya and Jamrr, the latter coming back from 2,400m to 1,600m in a week.

John Sadler also secured a double winning with Biographer (Michael Hussey) and Afghan (Ted Durcan), bringing up a double for Durcan who was successful aboard the opening winner Channel Four.

Durcan's two winners continues his good recent form which has seen him cut into the lead of runaway leader Wayne Smith in the race for the 2002/2003 Jockeys' Championship.

Willie Ryan denied McLaughlin a big race winning double when continuing his strong association with Purebred Arabian trainer Yancey Carter when Djezebel secured the Group II Mazrat Al Ruwayah.

Djezebel made it three wins from as many starts this season when holding on to defeat the McLaughlin-trained Bopp Moon with the Gillian Duffield-trained Jiyush.

NAD AL SHEBA
Thursday, January 02, 2003
Weather: Fine. Dirt. Track: Fast

Race One. Dashing Senor Maiden 1,600m
Thoroughbreds. NH & SH 3YOs. Maiden.

Prizemoney: Dhs55,000. 1st: Dhs27,500. 2nd: Dhs13,200. 3rd: Dhs7,700. 4th: Dhs4,950. 5th: Dhs1,650.

1. CHANNEL FOUR (USA) 54kg
2000 b c Gold Fever - Run to Reign (Sovereign Dancer)
Owner: Channel 4
Breeder: Hugh Harlingten
Trainer: S Seemar. Jockey: T Durcan.

2. I'M A LITTLE DEVIL (USA) 54kg
2000 dk b/br c Devil's Bag - I'm A Thriller (Tri Jet)
Owner: Salem Rashid Ghadayer
Breeder: Budget Stables Inc
Trainer: J Sadler. Jockey: W Smith.

3. ABSENT FRIEND (USA) 54kg
2000 gr/ro c Runaway Groom - Fitnah (Fit To Fight)
Owner: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Breeder: Palides Investments N V Inc
Trainer: E Harty. Jockey: J Carroll.

Then came (in order): Babylon's Hero (USA), Blazeaway (USA), Charlie Says (USA), Mabrouk (USA), Samid (ARG), Dolbear (USA), Prado's Wish (USA), Arkaitz (ARG), Raya (GB), Keep (USA). 13 ran. Margins: 6.25len, 1.25len, 1.75len. Time: 1:38.30 (Last 800m: 49.64).

Race Two. Fillies & Fashion Trophy. 1,200m.

Thoroughbreds. NH 4YOs+ & SH 3YOs+ 40-70.

Prizemoney: Dhs70,000. 1st: Dhs35,000. 2nd: Dhs16,800. 3rd: Dhs9,800. 4th: Dhs6,300. 5th: Dhs2,100.

1. TALA YA (USA) 62 carr 60.5kg
1998 ch g Storm Bird - Fly To The Moon (Blushing Groom)
Owner: Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammed Al Maktoum
Breeder: Gainsborough Farm Inc
Trainer: M Al Kurdi. Jockey: R Moore.

2. WATHBAT MUJTAHID (GB) 58kg
1997 ch g Mujtahid - Wathbat Mtoto (Mtoto)
Owner: Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Breeder: Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Trainer: A Smith. Jockey: G Hind.

3. GO ON MY SON (NZ) 52.5 carr 51kg
1998 b g Prince Ferdinand - Gabertons Pride (Veloso)
Owner: The Windy City Syndicate
Breeder: Mrs P A Peters
Trainer: J Sadler. Jockey: M Hussey.

Then came (in order): Mawaheb (USA), Sicnee (USA), Calling The Shots (GB), Pfennig (GB), Lord Of Moray (USA), Flower State (GB), Blazing Ability (USA), Alnahaam (IRE), Girl Scoud (BRZ). 12 ran. Margins: 2len, 1.25len, 1.75len. Time: 1:10.65 (Last 800m: 45.86).

Race Three. Classic Ruler Maiden 2,000m
Prizemoney: Dhs55,000. 1st: Dhs27,500. 2nd: Dhs13,200. 3rd: Dhs7,700. 4th: Dhs4,950. 5th: Dhs1,650.

1. BIOGRAPHER (USA) 57 carr 55.5kg
1999 b c Sadler's Wells - Blue Note (Habitat)
Owner: Malih Lahej Al Basti
Breeder: Darley Stud Management LLC
Trainer: J Sadler. M Hussey.

2. BAYNUNAH (USA) 58.5 carr 57kg
1998 gr ro g Silver Hawk - Blue Daisy (Shahrastani)
Owner: Mohammed Nayamat
Breeder: Darley Stud Management Inc
Trainer: A Selvaratnam. Jockey: R Moore.

3. RUE MAZARINE (IRE) 57kg
1999 ch c Spectrum - Mazarine Blue (Chief's Crown)
Owner: Dream Syndicate
Breeder: Dr Michael Dargan
Trainer: P Rudkin. Jockey: M Hills.

Then came (in order): Zahoom (USA), Be My West (ARG), Onfowaan (USA), Maritime Mission (USA), Let's Roll Maggie (USA), Gorband (USA), Fight (USA), Mawkeb (IRE), Saxon Times (IRE), Emarati (AUS), Rednap (USA). N/R: The Builder (SAF). 14 ran. Margins: 2.25len, 2.5len, 2.75len. Time: 2:05.23 (Last 800m: --).

Race Four. Al Abra Trophy 1,600m
Thoroughbreds. NH 4YOs+ & SH 3YOs+ 40-70.

Prizemoney: Dhs75,000. 1st: Dhs37,500. 2nd: Dhs18,000. 3rd: Dhs10,500. 4th: Dhs6,750. 5th: Dhs2,250.

1. JAMRR (IRE) 56kg
1996 b h Barathea - Ela Romara (Ela-Mana-Mou)
Owner: Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammed Al Maktoum
Breeder: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Trainer: M Al Kurdi. Jockey: J Carroll.

2. BOLD DEMAND (GB) 62kg
1994 b h Rainbow Quest - Dafrah (Danzig)
Owner: Boursely Racing Syndicate
Breeder: Gainsborough Stud Management Ltd
Trainer: I Turc. Jockey: P Bruneau.

3. DUBAI HONOR (GB)
1999 gr c Highest Honor - Lovely Noor (Fappiano)
Owner: Sheikh Saeed bin Mohammed Al Maktoum
Breeder: Fares Stables Ltd
Trainer: K McLaughlin
Then came (in order):Saladim (IRE), Next Knight (USA), Outpoker (USA), Mr Magistrate (AUS), Almandab (IRE), Raging Creek (USA), My Pleasure (GB), Mr Pitz (GB), Woodfield (GB), Ozenmek (ARG), Siege (IRE). 14 ran. Margins: 2.25len, 6len, 1.5len. Time: 1: 37.12 (Last 800m: 49.83).

Race Five. DRC Carnival Trophy 1,600m
Thoroughbreds. NH 4YOs+ & SH 3YOs+ Conds.

Prizemoney: Dhs125,000. 1st: Dhs62,500. 2nd: Dhs30,000. 3rd: Dhs17,500. 4th: Dhs11,250. 5th: Dhs3,750.

1. CURULE (USA) 57kg
1997 dk b/b h Go For Gin - Reservation (Cryptoclearance)
Owner: Sheikh Saeed bin Maktoum Al Maktoum
Breeder: Allan G Lavin Jr, Kevin S Lavin, Carl F Pollard & James D Bohanon
Trainer: K McLaughlin. Jockey: W Supple.

2. ESTIMRAAR (USA) 57 carr 52.5kg
1997 gr/ro g Holy Bull - Verbasle (Slewpy)
Owner: Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammed Al Maktoum
Breeder: Robert N Clay & Stud TNT
Trainer: M Al Kurdi. Jockey: T Naughton.

3. SOBIESKI (IRE) 57kg
1997 b h Polish Precedent - Game Plan (Darshaan)
Owner: Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed Al Maktoum
Breeder: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Trainer: J Sadler. Jockey: J Murtagh.

Then came (in order): Mister Cosmin (GB), Walmooh (GB), Pacino (GB), Grand Jete (SAF), Conceal (GB), Rumpold (GB). N/R: Trademark (SAF), Dancal (SAF). Lets Try It [Late]. 9 ran. Margins: Nk, 6.25len, 1.25len. Time: 1:36.54 (Last 800m: 48.72).

Race Six. Mazrat Al Ruwayah (Group II) 1,600m.

Purebred Arabians. 5YOs & Upwards.

Prizemoney: Dhs200,000. 1st: 120,000. 2nd: Dhs40,000. 3rd: Dhs20,000. 4th: Dhs10,000. 5th: Dhs6,000. 6th: Dhs4,000.

1. DJEZEBEL (US) 53.5kg
1997 gr m Djendel - Char Rich Louise (ZT Ali Baba)
Owner: HH The President
Breeder: Joanne K Waldron
Trainer: L Y Carter. Jockey: W Ryan.

2. BOPP MOON (GB) 55.5kg
1997 ch h Dormane - Duma (Naftalin)
Owner: Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Breeder: Mrs D Camp-Simpson
Trainer: K McLaughlin. Jockey: R Hills.

3. JIYUSH (GB) 58.5kg
1997 b h Manganate - Ester du Paon (Cheri Bibi)
Owner: Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Breeder: Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Trainer: G Duffield. Jockey: W Supple.

Then came (in order): Darman (FR), Mushaagib (US), Djelmidor (FR), Djiin (FR), Sousoff (FR), Typhoon I (US), Moktar Du Causse (FR), Ela-Alwadaa (US), Wathik (FR). 12 ran. Margins: .5len, 5.5len, Nk. Time: 1:48.88.

Comment: DJEZEBEL's two wins from her only two starts this season was impossible to fault however the big question leading into this Mazrat Al Ruwayah was whether she would stay the strong 1,600m against some of the very best Purebred Arabians in the Emirates. She was going from handicap class to set weights however she showed herself to be a filly on the improve and there is no reason why she wouldn't carry on to the Group I opening round of the Maktoum Challenge. The question was whether she could get to the front and then have enough in reserve to hold the strong challenges that were bound to come. She did lead on the inside of MUSHAAGIB and then got a gap at the top of the straight, big enough to hold off the late challenges of BOPP MOON and the newcomer JIYUSH. The story of the race could come done to the time of the race, DJEZEBEL clocking 1:48.88 and in comparison to the three previous runnings of this event, the filly was able to dictate, go along at her own pace, an advantage she held right to the line. Parador had recorded 1:46.05 in 2000 and 1:46.19 in 2001 while Ezil ran 1:45.3 in 2000 when the race was called the ERA Conditions Stakes. BOPP MOON again ran well and this second here goes with similar placings behind DJIIN in the Prep race to this and behind Khoutoubia in the National Day Cup and the opening round of the Maktoum Challenge is sure to suit. JIYUSH will improve a great deal for this, having shown outstanding form in England prior to his arrival, he appeared to handle the dirt race quite well and he will be better suited in three weeks time. DJELMIDOR didn't begin well but was soon up behind the leaders and tired in the final 400m however he will be much improved in three weeks. DJIIN didn't repeat his effort of three weeks ago when beating BOPP MOON and never really put himself into the race.

Race Seven. The Quavering Handicap 2,400m
Thoroughbreds. NH & SH 3YOs & Up 65-90.

Prizemoney: Dhs85,000. 1st: Dhs42,500. 2nd: Dhs20,400. 3rd: Dhs11,900. 4th: Dhs7,650. 5th: Dhs2,550.

1. AFGHAN (USA) 57kg
1998 ch g Hennessy - Affirm The Gold (Golden Act)
Owner: Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammed Al Maktoum
Breeder: Marvin Little Jr & James Iselin
Trainer: J Sadler. Jockey: T Durcan
2. ALUNITE (USA)
1998 b c Red Ransom - Allusion (Mr Prospector)
Owner: Mohammed Rashid bin Ghadayer
Breeder: Barry R Ostrager
Trainer: K McLaughlin. Jockey: W Supple.

3. RASMUSSEN (IRE) 51kg
1994 b g Sadler's Wells - Arctic Heroine (Arctic Tern)
Owner: Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammed Al Maktoum
Breeder: Darley Stud Management Co Ltd
Trainer: M Al Kurdi. Jockey: W Smith.

Then came (in order): Dubai Vision (FR), Ragsgat Alsharq (USA), Jasmim Da Noite (BRZ), Shaalayn (GB), Rajjaaf (GB), Vicious Prince (IRE), Litigado (ARG), Marciale (USA). N/R: Night Prey (USA). 12 ran. Margins: 4.5len, 4.75len, .75len. Time: 2:31.46 (Last 800m: 51.86).

RESULT OF IAN MONGAN APPEAL

The Panel found that TRUE COMPANION had interfered with HASINA (IRE) and accepted Mongan's admission that it was caused by careless riding on his part. The Panel found that, from the furlong marker, he allowed TRUE COMPANION to drift across from the centre of the course to the rail taking HASINA (IRE) off her intended line, when it ought to have been obvious to him that interference would result.

It dismissed the appeal and suspended Mongan from riding for 4 days, from Wednesday 8th January to Saturday 11th January inclusive. The Panel ordered the deposit money to be forfeited.

NOSEDA LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE

The easy-to-navigate site has been designed with both the horseracing industry and racing enthusiasts in mind.

JeremyNoseda.com aims to provide full coverage of all news stories breaking at Shalfleet Stables as well as a series of features, giving a unique insight into the day-to-day life of a top racing yard.

Noseda said: "These days a website is an important arm of any business – not least in the horseracing industry. We hope that JeremyNoseda.com will be of interest to not just those connected with Shalfleet but everyone who is passionate about racing."

Nick Gomersall of Racing Webs has designed the site. In recent years he has been behind the construction of Martin Pipe's, Henry Cecil's and Nigel Twiston Davies' sites.

Tony Rushmer will co-ordinate all editorial for the site. He is an experienced journalist who covers sport for national newspapers and magazines.

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