Monday, February 24, 2003
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PUNTERS REEL BARACOUDA IN
After the weekend action and with only two weeks left until the Festival begins, Baracouda is Mondays catch of the day. Despite ending a long winning streak when second to Deano's Beeno in the Long Walk Hurdle in December, the long time Stayers Hurdle favourite is reeled in another notch again today at Hills and is now 6-4 from 13-8.
CHELTENHAM TUESDAY 11th MARCH
SMURFIT CHAMPION HURDLE: 2-1 Rhinestone Cowboy, 9-2 Intersky Falcon, 13-2 Rooster Booster, 8-1 Like A Butterfly, 10-1 Flame Creek, 16-1 Hors La Loi III, 20-1 Landing Light, Marble Arch, 25-1 Laveron, 28-1 Santenay, 33-1 Adamant Approach, Copeland, In Contrast, Puntal, Scottish Memories, Westender, 40-1 Scolardy, 50-1 Iberus, 66-1 Holy Orders, Self Defense.(Others Upon Request)
IRISH INDEPENDENT ARKLE TROPHY: 2-1 Azertyuiop, 6-1 Farmer Jack, Impek, 7-1 Adamant Approach, 10-1 Bust Out, 12-1 Hand Inn Hand, Isio, 16-1 Vol Solitaire, 20-1 Le Roi Miguel, 25-1 Got One Too, 33-1 Alexander Milenium, Byron Lamb, Golden Alpha, One Night Out, Sausalito Bay, Stage Affair, Tresor Preziniere. (Others Upon Application)
CHELTENHAM WEDNESDAY 12th MARCH
ROYAL & SUN ALLIANCE CHASE: 5-2 Keen Leader, 7-2 Jair du Cochet, 5-1 It Takes Time, 10-1 Le Coudray, Tarxien, 14-1 Barrow Drive, Joss Naylor, One Knight, 16-1 Farmer Jack, Stormez, 20-1 Irish Hussar, Stars Out Tonight, 25-1 Chicuelo, Hedgehunter, Iris Royal, Lord Jack, The Premier Cat, 33-1 First Love, Montreal, Skippers Cleuch. (Others Upon Request)
QUEEN MOTHER CHAMPION CHASE: 5-2 Moscow Flyer, 5-1 Kadarann, 11-2 Cenkos, 7-1 Flagship Uberalles, 8-1 Edredon Bleu, Tiutchev, 10-1 Native Upmanship, Seebald, 16-1 Lady Cricket, 20-1 Latalomne, 25-1 Dark'n Sharp, Geos, Young Devereaux, 50-1 Redemption, Turgeonev, Wahiba Sands, 66-1 Killultagh Storm, Strong Run, 100-1 Macs Gildoran. (Others Upon Request)
CHELTENHAM THURSDAY 13th MARCH
TOTE CHELTENHAM GOLD CUP: 6-4 Best Mate, 7-2 Beef Or Salmon, 9-1 Hussard Collonges, 12-1 Valley Henry, 14-1 Commanche Court, 16-1 Behrajan, Chives, 20-1 Marlborough, See More Business, 25-1 Colonel Braxton, Cyfor Malta, Harbour Pilot, 33-1 First Gold, It Takes Time, Le Coudray, Rince Ri, Truckers Tavern, 40-1 Shotgun Willy, 50-1 Foly Pleasant, Fondmort, Iznogoud, Stormez. (Others Upon Request)
JCB TRIUMPH HURDLE: 5-1 Don Fernando, 8-1 Well Chief, 10-1 Golden Cross, Saintsaire, 12-1 East Tycoon, 14-1 Moneytrain, 16-1 Mughas, Mutineer, 20-1 Bal de Nuit, Fortune Island, Nas Na Riogh, Old Californian, Red Wine, Smugglers Song, 25-1 Bareme, Far Pavilions, Kenilworth, Lilium de Cotte, Party Airs, Spectroscope, 33-1 Bellaficient, Bongo Fury, Harchibald, Le Duc, Lewis Island, Mistanoora, Newlands Gold, Penny Pictures, Starzaan. (Others Upon Request)
STAYERS HURDLE: 6-4 Baracouda (from 13-8), 9-4 Limestone Lad, 13-2 Classified, 9-1 Galileo, 16-1 Native Emperor, 20-1 Brother Joe, Deano's Beeno, 25-1 Iris's Gift, Laveron, Stromness, 33-1 Chopneyev, Over The Bar, Sudden Shock, The Bajan Bandit, 50-1 Crazy Horse. (Others Upon Request)
MARTELL GRAND NATIONAL: 12-1 Ad Hoc, 14-1 Gunner Welburn, 16-1 Chives, Mini Sensation, 20-1 Bindaree, Cyfor Malta, Gingembre, Gunther McBride, IrisBleu, Kingsmark, Montys Pass, Shotgun Willy, 25-1 Ardent Scout, Carbury Cross, Hussard Collonges, More Than a Stroll, Rince Ri, Rith Dubh, Southern Star, Stormez, The Bunny Boiler, Youllneverwalkalone, 28-1 Amberleigh House, 33-1 Ballinclay King, Behrajan, Bobby Grant, Bounce Back, First Gold, Foxchapel King, Marlborough, Maximise, Red Striker.(Others Upon Request)
2003 FLAT SEASON
LINCOLN: 5-1 Adiemus, 8-1 Pablo, 12-1 Certain Justice, 16-1 Akshar, Funfair, 20-1 Dumaran, Golden Chalice, Incline, Island Light, Jabaar, Lingo, Nimello, Sahaat, Scotty's Future, 25-1 Atlantic Ace, Atlantic Rhapsody, Bourganville, Cape Town, Colisay, Courageous Duke, Gallant Boy, International Guest, Jewel Of India, Nashaab, Norton, Private Ben, Selective, Serieux, Smirk, The Judge, Thihn, Zucchero. (Others Upon Request)
SAGITTA 2000 GUINEAS: 7-1 Hold That Tiger, 12-1 Oasis Dream, Refuse To Bend, Trade Fair, Tomahawk, 14-1 Statue of Liberty, Tout Seul, 16-1 Van Nistelrooy, 20-1 Muqbil, 25-1 Aljadeed, Dalakhani, Desert Star, Governor Brown, Lateen Sails, Maghanim, Rocket Ship, Western Diplomat. (Others Upon Request)
SAGITTA 1000 GUINEAS: 4-1 Soviet Song, Six Perfections, 5-1 Russian Rhythm, 14-1 Intercontinental, 16-1 Echoes in Eternity, Khulood, 20-1 Geminiani, Nayzak, 33-1 Casual Look, Cassis, Hi Dubai, Loving Kindness, Pearl Dance, Reach for the Moon, Spinola, 50-1 Hanami. (Others Upon Request)
VODAFONE DERBY: 6-1 Brian Boru, 14-1 Dalakhani, 16-1 New South Wales, 20-1 Muqbil, Refuse To Bend, 25-1 Alberto Giacometti, Powerscourt, 33-1 Van Nistleroy, 40-1 Love You Always, Persian Majesty. (Others Upon Request)
VODAFONE OAKS: 16-1 Echoes In Eternity, Yesterday, 20-1 Nayzak, 25-1 Elasouna, Hi Dubai, L'Ancresse, Time Honoured. (Others Upon Application)
STRONG NOMINATION FOR DUBAI'S INAUGURAL SUPER SATURDAY
Racing's reigning world champion Grandera and last yearıs Hardwicke Stakes winner Zindabad head a strong nomination for the AED350,000 Group III Dubai City Of Gold, one of seven feature events that make up the Dubai Racing Club's newly inaugurated Super Saturday.
To be held on March 8 at Nad Al Sheba, Super Saturday was introduced into the 2002/2003 UAE season to provide a programme of events that have a direct lead-in to the worldıs richest racemeeting, the Dubai World Cup, three weeks later.
Nominations for Super Saturday closed on February 19 and with the expected strong representation from Godolphin has come impressive nominations from trainers internationally.
Among many highlights for the evening will be the reappearance of last season's outstanding three-year-old Sulamani in the AED350,000 Group II third round of the Al Maktoum Challenge, confirmed as a definite runner by Godolphin Racing Manager Simon Crisford last Thursday.
Champion South African trainer Mike de Kock has nominated UAE 2000 Guineas winner Victory Moon for the US$200,000 Al Bastakiya while his top class mare Ipi Tombe is among an impressive list nominated for the AED350,000 Jebel Hatta, the main lead-in for the US$2,000,000 Group I Dubai Duty Free.
"Super Saturday is an exciting concept to provide trainers with an opportunity to give their horses a run at Nad Al Sheba leading up to the Dubai World Cup meeting and looking at the nominations many have taken up the opportunity," said Emirates Racing Association Chief Executive, Mr Les Benton.
"It promises to be one of the highlights of the Emirates racing season and looking at the horse nominated and those that appear likely to run, it is a programme that is sure to come under the gaze of many internationally."
French-based trainer John Hammond has already confirmed his quality sprinter Crystal Castle as a running in the Group III Mahab Al Shimaal, a race that will decide the UAE's champion sprinter with State City. Feet So Fast and Persuasivo Fitz all likely runners.
Dermot Weld has nominated One More Round for the AED350,000 Burj Nahaar, the main lead-in to the US$1,000,000 Group II Godolphin Mile, as well as Mutakarrim for the Dubai City of Gold.
Super Saturday Programme
AED200,000 Maktoum Challenge Round III (Group I), 2,000m (Dirt) - Purebred Arabians
AED350,000 Burj Nahaar (Prestige), 1,600m (Dirt) - Thoroughbreds
US$200,000 Al Bastakiya (Prestige), 1,800m (Dirt) - Second Leg of Dubai Triple Crown Thoroughbreds
AED350,000 Dubai City Of Gold (Group III), 2,400m (Turf) - Thoroughbreds
AED350,000 Mahab Al Shimaal (Group III), 1,200m (Dirt) - Thoroughbreds
AED350,000 Jebel Hatta (Group III), 1,777m (Turf) - Thoroughbreds
AED350,000 Maktoum Challenge Round III (Group II), 2,000m (Dirt) - Thoroughbreds
EXCITING CLIMAX TO DONCASTER'S JUMPING SEASON
Doncaster's 2002/03 season over Jumps comes to a quality conclusion with a two-day meeting on Friday and Saturday (28 February and 1 March) which offers prize money in excess of £141,000 - an increase of 25% over last year's fixture.
Saturday's seven-race programme begins at 1.35 p.m., the feature race being The Grimthorpe Handicap Chase over three miles, with a total prize fund of £35,000. This long-standing race on Town Moor could attract a number of Grand National entries.
The Tote Scoop6 Handicap Hurdle (extended three miles), The Auckley Handicap Chase (two miles, three furlongs) and The Light Infantry Plate Novices' Hurdle (extended two miles, three furlongs) complete Saturday's highlights.
Racing on Friday is scheduled to start at 2.00 p.m., the most valuable contest being the £20,000 South Yorkshire Mares' Only Handicap Hurdle over the extended two miles, while The Doncaster Racecourse Sponsorship Club Novices' Chase is the longest race on the card, contested over three miles.
The giant ToteVision Screen located in the centre of the course, will enable racegoers to follow the action more closely on both days, while musical entertainment on Saturday in the main betting hall is provided by The Northumbria Band and Buglers of The Light Infantry. The popular creche facility in the Family Enclosure is in use during the meeting at £1.80 per hour.
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