Thursday, February 26, 2004

BETFAIR.COM RENDLESHAM HURDLE TO BE RUN ON SATURDAY SHOULD TOMORROW'S KEMPTON MEETING BE ABANDONED

Julian Thick, Manager of Kempton Park Racecourse, said: "I hope that the contingency plan will not need to come into operation, but am very pleased that we have it.

"As well as Betfair, BHB and the Levy Board, I would like to thank the Racing Post and Coral, who are sponsoring races at Kempton Park on Saturday. They have given their support to the possibility of the transfer of the betfair.com Rendlesham Hurdle, and without that it could not have happened."

DUBAI INTERNATIONAL RACING CARNIVAL NEWS

Feet So Fast, will be ridden by Ted Durcan, and was last seen out finishing third to San Salvador in the Al Sammak Conditions race over the straight 1,200 metres on dirt. Gary Hind will partner the Mazin Al Kurdi-trained Hazelhatch, a course and distance winner on February 12th in the US$90,000 Al Rostamani Cup.

Trainer Rashid Bouresly is enjoying a successful Dubai International Racing Carnival and runs the Willie Supple-partnered Cat Belling, a winner here nine days ago in the US$100,000 Nashwan Stakes over 1,500 metres on the turf.

Flying the flag for Britain is the Mick Channon-trained Fruit of Glory, the mount of Ryan Moore, who was fifth behind Festive Style in the Darley Cape Verdi Stakes, but looks held by Hazelhatch. Nick Littmoden runs Peruvian Chief who will be ridden by Stanley Chin.

Sweden's challenge in the race is the Diego Lowther-trained Rotulo, Kerrin McEvoy up, has been placed at Nad Al Sheba, including a second to San Salvador early in the Carnival.

Saeed bin Suroor and Frankie Dettori team up with Rosencrans, a recent third behind Little Jim in the UAE 2,000 Guineas (Gr.III) and will find things a little easier with a drop in class to the Skywards Stakes over 1,500 metres on the dirt for three-year-olds.

The son of Forest Wildcat faces the consistent Prince of Denmark, trained by Al Kurdi with Durcan in the saddle. Prince of Denmark battled on strongly a week ago to win the Shadayid Stud Stakes over 1,700 metres, beating stablemate Tamarillo by a neck.

Adiemus will represent trainer Jeremy Noseda in the US$90,000 Emirates Airline Stakes over 2,000 metres on the turf. Dettori will partner the Green Desert gelding who has been placed on his two Nad Al Sheba outings with the most recent being a third behind the impressive Deodatus nine days ago, and should appreciate a return to turf.

Ed Dunlop is double handed in the race with Anani, Supple up, who was seventh behind Victory Moon in the second round of the HH Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum Challenge over 1,800 metres and he is sure to improve on that run. Swift Tango was always towards the rear on his only Nad Al Sheba outing early in the Carnival.

Mark Johnston who enjoyed his first Carnival win with Scott's View last weekend runs Arabie, the mount of Chin. Arabie has not shown the best form in his two runs here but perhaps the slightly shorter trip on turf will suit him.

David Loder's Shami has been a consistent sort since arriving in Dubai and has finished fourth in all three of his Nad Al Sheba runs, with the latest coming when beaten a length and a quarter in the Aljabr Stakes over 2,400 metres on turf, he may also be suited by the 400 metre drop in trip.

Macau can chalk up another win if the Malcolm Thwaites-trained Lord Nelson can land the US$100,000 Emirates Airline Classic over the straight 1,200 metres on the dirt. Lord Nelson, who will again have Mark du Plessis in the saddle, has been runner-up in both his Nad Al Sheba outings, most recently just under five lengths behind Godolphin's Winisk River on February 19th in the Bentley Motors Cup.

Hugh Collingridge runs the Dettori-partnered three-year-old Stormont, a Group Two winner at Baden-Baden in September and making his Nad Al Sheba debut. Bouresly will be looking for a good show from the Brett Doyle-ridden Bold Demand already a Carnival winner back on January 29th.

Boston Lodge, trained by Gerard Butler, came so close to his first Carnival win when beaten in the final strides by Hazelhatch in the Al Rostamani Cup over 1,300 metres on the turf and can make amends by winning the US$100,000 Emirates Airline Cup over the same course and distance.

The Grand Lodge gelding will be up against the Musabah Al Muhairi-trained Mugharreb, the mount of Richard Hills and fourth behind Conceal in the HH The President Cup (Listed) in January.

Irish eyes may be smiling in the US$90,000 Emirates Airline Place over 1,600 metres on the turf, with the Dermot Weld-trained Evolving Tactics and Durcan flying the flag. Evolving Tactics has not been out since finishing sixth in the Secretariat Stakes (Gr.I) at Arlington with his previous run being a win in the American Derby (Gr.II).

Keep an eye on Walmooh from the in-form Allan Smith stable and the Mick de Kock-trained Modus Vivendi, the mount of Weichong Marwing.

HH The President Cup (Gr.I) winner Nizam, trained in Qatar by Alban di Mieulle can prove himself a champion by landing the opening race, the Emirates Airline Challenge for Purebred Arabians over 1,600 metres.

REDEVELOPMENT RECEIVES UNANIMOUS APPROVAL FROM ROYAL BOROUGH PANEL

Following the positive GOSE decision last autumn, relating to the outline scheme, the racecourse was then required to submit the full detailed plans to the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead for determination.

Whilst the final issuing of planning permission is dependent on the resolution of appropriate conditions and legal agreements, this earlier than anticipated decision enables the racecourse to plan with confidence towards the commencement of the main redevelopment scheme this autumn.

"It is important that the planning officers for the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead receive appropriate thanks for considering and assessing what is a very detailed application so quickly," said Douglas Erskine-Crum, Chief Executive at Ascot Racecourse.

"They have been mindful that we need to start the redevelopment proper in the autumn to enable us reopen in time for Royal Ascot 2006 and worked tirelessly to bring this application to the panel last night.

"Needless to say, we are delighted that the panel unanimously resolved to grant planning permission for the detailed scheme, as indeed they did when they considered the outline planning application in August last year.

"There are several important outstanding issues, relating not just to the finer detail of the scheme but also to the construction phase, that we will now take forward to enable the Royal Borough to issue the final planning permission."

SANDOWN PARK CAPTURES LADBROKE HURDLE

The new arrangement is likely to be in place for two years whilst Ascot undergoes extensive redevelopment. The value of the race will be maintained at £100,000.

Mike Dillon, PR Director of Ladbrokes said: "This is a big race is worthy of a big stage and by switching it to Sandown Park we are assured of this. We look forward to working with them over the next two years."

Irish Hussar is now 4/1 all in for the Racing Post Chase on Saturday

"Irish Hussar is by far and away the worst loser in our antepost book but it is interesting that since we went non runner no bet following the final decs the money has all been for Jimmy Tennis," said Balthazar Fabricius of Ladbrokes.

Racing Post Chase
3m, Kempton, Saturday 28th February 2004
4 Irish Hussar, 9/2 La Landiere, 6 Gunther McBride, 8 Hunters Tweed, 8 Kelami, 11 Iznogoud, 11 Jimmy Tennis, 11 Shooting Light, 12 Marlborough, 14 Tyneandthyneagain, 16 Horus, 16 Mr Bossman, 20 Montifault, 22 Itsonlyme, 28 Chicuelo, 28 Perfect Fellow, 40 Shardam, 50 Red Striker (1/4 Odds 1,2,3,4)

CHELTENHAM SPECIALS

The Daily Telegraph Top Jockeys' Championship ? Cheltenham Festival 2004 3 B Geraghty, 3 R Walsh, 7/2 A P McCoy, 6 R Johnson, 10 J Culloty, 14 M A Fitzgerald, 14 P Carberry, 16 L Cooper, 25 T Doumen, 33 G Lee, 33 R Thornton, 33 T Murphy (Win Only)

The Daily Telegraph Top Trainer Championship - Cheltenham Festival 2004 9/4 Jonjo O'Neill, 7/2 M C Pipe, 7/2 P F Nicholls, 8 Miss H C Knight, 8 Mrs John Harrington, 10 P J Hobbs, 12 W P Mullins, 16 E J O'Grady, 16 N J Henderson (Win Only)

Tote Gold Cup Betting without Best Mate
3m2f, Cheltenham, 18th March 2004
3 Jair Du Cochet, 6 Kingscliff, 8 Beef Or Salmon, 8 Keen Leader, 8 Therealbandit, 10 Harbour Pilot, 10 Truckers Tavern, 14 First Gold, 14 Irish Hussar, 16 Florida Pearl, 20 Shooting Light, 20 Sir Rembrandt, 25 Alexander Banquet, 25 Artic Jack, 25 Rince Ri, 33 La Landiere, 40 Cyfor Malta, 40 Fondmort, 50 Toto Toscato (1/4 odds 1,2,3)

Highest winning SP at Cheltenham Festival 2004
4 (from 9/4) 12/1 and shorter, 7/4 14/1 - 22/1, 4/5 (from 6/4) over 22/1

Aggregate winning distances of the Gold Cup, Champion Hurdle and Champion
Chase
5/2 9l and under
6/4 Over 9l up to 13 ½ l
5/4 Over 13 ½ l

How many points will the following reigning champions get?
Moscow Flyer Queen Mother Champion Chase
Baracouda Stayers Hurdle
Best Mate Gold Cup

5 points 1st, 3 points 2nd, 1 point 3rd
All three horses must run or bets void

11 or under 1/2
Over 11 6/4

Letherby & Christopher Supreme Novices' Hurdle
2m 1/2f, Cheltenham, 16th March 2004
4 Lingo, 8 Sadlers Wings, 10 Albuhera, 10 Garde Champetre, 12 Mariah Rollins, 14 Royal Alphabet, 16 Bold Bishop, 16 Perle De Puce, 20 Trouble At Bay, 20 Watson Lake, 25 Big Moment, 25 Mark The Man, 25 Tusk, 25 Arch Stanton, 25 Contraband, 25 Fleet Street, 25 Mon Villez, 33 Celtic Son, 33 Fontanesi, 33 Grande Jete, 33 Kahuna, 33 My Will, 33 Rayshan, 33 Salhood, 33 Scorned, 33 Simoun, 33 Tamarinbleu, 33 Accordion Etoile, 33 Cardenas, 33 Kadount, 33 Le Passing, 40 Back To Ben Alder, 40 Gods Token, 40 Howle Hill, 40 Koceane, 40 Leche Bottes, 40 Locksmith, 40 Pak Jack, 40 Sindapour, 40 Zum See, 40 John Oliver, 40 Steppes Of Gold, 50 Euro Leader, 50 Fabulous Jet, 50 Golden Reward, 50 Lacdoudal, 50 Liberia, 50 Lustral Du Seuil, 50 Nathos, 50 Nawamees, 50 Parknasilla, 50 Pedina, 50 Widemouth Bay, 66 Bar (1/4 Odds 1,2,3) (Others on request)

Smurfit Champion Hurdle
2m, Cheltenham, 16th March 2004
6/4 Rooster Booster, 5 Rigmarole, 7 Rhinestone Cowboy, 10 Intersky Falcon, 10 Specular, 12 Spirit Leader, 14 Back In Front, 16 Inglis Drever, 20 Geos, 25 Davenport Milenium, 25 Foreman, 25 Hardy Eustace, 33 Flame Creek, 33 Golden Cross, 33 Limerick Boy, 40 Hasty Prince, 40 In Contrast, 40 Sporazene, 40 Westender, 50 Fota Island, 50 Self Defense, 66 Monkerhostin, 100 Demi Beau, 500 Italian Counsel (1/4 Odds 1,2,3)

Irish Independent Arkle Chase
2m, Cheltenham, 16th March 2004
5/2 Thisthatandtother, 9/2 Kicking King, 8 Central House, 8 Well Chief, 10 Caracciola, 14 Our Armageddon, 20 Colca Canyon, 20 Keltic Bard, 25 Bal De Nuit, 25 Palua, 25 Royaleety, 33 Atum Re, 33 Non So, 33 Ladalko, 33 Le Duc, 33 Mister McGoldrick, 33 Santenay, 33 Tidour, 40 Don Fernando, 40 Jahash, 40 John James, 40 No Shenanigans, 40 Polar Red, 40 Puntal, 66 Ryders Storm (1/4 Odds 1,2,3)

Royal & SunAlliance Novices' Hurdle
2m 5f, Cheltenham, 17th March 2004
7/2 Inglis Drever, 7 Cornish Rebel, 8 Sadlers Wings, 9 Brave Inca, 9 Very Optimistic, 10 Big Moment, 16 Royal Rosa, 16 Watson Lake, 20 Fundamentalist, 20 Mariah Rollins, 20 Mark The Man, 20 Team Tassel, 20 Tighten Your Belt, 25 Contraband, 25 Inexorable, 25 Mondul, 25 Perle De Puce, 25 Comply Or Die, 25 Dictum, 25 Mon Villez, 33 Brewster, 33 Cardenas, 33 Celtic Son, 33 Control Man, 33 Fontanesi, 33 Grey Report, 33 Joes Edge, 33 Meggies Gamble, 33 Ross River, 33 Scorned, 33 Simoun, 33 Sindapour, 33 Young Collier, 33 Accipiter, 33 Eric's Charm, 33 Sixo, 33 Widemouth Bay, 40 Clounties Hill, 40 Collier County, 40 Kadount, 40 Kildare, 40 King Solomon, 40 Koceane, 40 Zimbabwe, 50 Attorney General, 50 Champagne Harry, 50 Euro Leader, 50 First Diploma, 50 It's Just Harry, 50 Leche Bottes, 50 Manx Royal, 50 Pak Jack, 50 War Of Attrition, 50 He's The Boss, 50 Yardbird, 66 Bar (1/4 Odds 1,2,3) (Others on request)

Royal & Sun Alliance Chase
3m1/2f, Cheltenham, 17th March 2004
11/4 Our Vic, 6 Lord Sam, 6 Pizarro, 10 Royal Emperor, 12 D'argent, 14 Supreme Prince, 16 Ballycassidy, 16 Calling Brave, 20 Mossy Green, 20 Patricksnineteenth, 25 Boneyarrow, 25 Jim, 25 Simply Supreme, 33 Liscannor Lad, 33 Rule Supreme, 33 Tyneandthyneagain, 33 Whereareyounow, 40 Historic, 40 Liberthine, 50 Alphazar, 50 Climate Control, 50 Cruise Leader, 50 Mister Banjo, 66 Armen, 66 Major Benefit, 66 Moreluck, 66 Russian Gigolo, 100 Winding River (1/4 Odds 1,2,3)

Queen Mother Champion Chase
2m, Cheltenham, 17th March 2004
10/11 Moscow Flyer, 13/8 Azertyuiop, 16 Cenkos, 16 Flagship Uberalles, 16 Isio, 16 Tuitchev, 25 Kadarann, 33 Native Scout, 33 Seebald, 50 Got One Too, 50 Venn Ottery, 100 Eskleybrook, 150 Ei Ei (1/4 Odds 1,2,3)

JCB Triumph Hurdle
2m, Cheltenham, 18th March 2004
10 Trouble At Bay, 12 Mondul, 12 Tarque, 14 Adopted Hero, 14 Moulin Riche, 14 Power Elite, 14 Tusk, 20 Imazulutoo, 20 Val Du Don, 25 Al Eile, 25 Hasanpour, 25 Howle Hill, 25 King Revo, 25 My Will, 25 Silk Screen, 25 Tamarinbleu, 25 Top Strategy, 25 Wild Passion, 33 Callow Lake, 33 Cherub, 33 Dalaram, 33 Edmo Yewkay, 33 Fontesani, 33 Kjetil, 33 Locksmith, 33 Made In Japan, 33 Once Seen, 33 Rayshan, 33 Royal Katidoki, 33 Web Perceptions, 33 Zimbabwe, 40 After Eight, 40 All Star, 40 Analogy, 40 Chief Yeoman, 40 Chockdee, 40 Cupla Cairde, 40 Dickens, 40 Glencoyle, 40 Mio Cara, 40 Prince Holing, 40 Queen Astrid, 40 Seaforde, 40 Three Mirrors, 40 You Need Luck, 50 Arimero, 50 Camille Pissarro, 50 Croix De Guerre, 50 Definite Spectacle, 50 Diego Garcia, 50 Milord Lescribaa, 50 Parknasilla, 50 Raikkonen, 50 Youngblood (1/4 Odds 1,2,3,4) (Others on request)

Tote Gold Cup
3m2f, Cheltenham, 18th March 2004
4/7 Best Mate, 6 Jair Du Cochet, 11 Kingscliff, 14 Beef Or Salmon, 14 Keen Leader, 14 Therealbandit, 16 Truckers Tavern, 20 Harbour Pilot, 20 Irish Hussar, 25 First Gold, 25 Florida Pearl, 33 Shooting Light, 33 Sir Rembrandt, 40 Alexander Banquet, 40 Arctic Jack, 40 Rince Ri, 50 La Landiere, 66 Cyfor Malta, 66 Fondmort, 100 Toto Toscato (1/4 Odds 1,2,3)

Bonusprint Stayers' Hurdle
3m, Cheltenham, 18th March 2004
4/6 Baracouda, 11/4 Iris's Gift, 6 Solerina, 12 Crystal D'ainay, 14 Sh Boom, 20 Rosaker, 25 Holy Orders, 33 Calling Brave, 50 Galileo, 50 Gralmano, 50 Redemption, 50 Tarxien, 66 Mistanoora, 66 Stormez, 100 Prince Of Tara, 100 Yogi (1/4 Odds 1,2,3)

Martell Grand National
4m 4f, Aintree, 3rd April 2004
14 Hedgehunter, 14 Rince Ri, 14 Timbera, 16 Artic Jack, 16 Clan Royal, 20 Amberleigh House, 20 Bear On Board, 20 Davids Lad, 20 Joss Naylor, 20 Lord Atterbury, 20 Monty's Pass, 25 Bindaree, 25 Mac's Gildoran, 25 Shardam, 25 Swansea Bay, 25 Harbour Pilot, 25 Shooting Light, 33 Ballybrophy, 33 First Gold, 33 Le Coudray, 33 Royal Atalza, 33 Shamawan, 33 Take The Stand, 33 What Odds, 33 What's Up Boys, 33 Alexander Banquet, 33 Be My Manager, 33 Kings Mistral, 33 Takagi, 33 The Bushkeeper, 40 Akarus, 40 Ardent Scout, 40 Blowing Wind, 40 Fasgo, 40 Fondmort, 40 Gola Cher, 40 Gunner Welburn, 40 Innox, 40 Joe Blake, 40 Jurancon II, 40 Just In Debt, 40 Kelami, 40 Kingsmark, 40 Magical Bailiwick, 40 Puntal, 40 Red Striker, 40 Risk Accessor, 40 Royal Auclair, 40 Scots Grey, 40 Whereareyounow, 40 Iznogoud, 50 Alcapone, 50 Bounce Back, 50 Coq Hardi Diamond, 50 Exit To Wave, 50 Hermes Iii, 50 King On The Run, 50 Montifault, 50 Moor Lane, 50 Native Performance, 50 Only Once, 50 Paladin, 50 Scotmail Boy, 50 Spot Thedifference, 50 Star Clipper, 50 The Bunny Boiler, 50 Wain Mountain, 50 Windross, 50 You´re Agoodun, 66 Arctic Copper, 66 Ballyamber, 66 Dark Stranger, 66 Lord Jack, 66 Man On The Hill, 66 Maximize, 66 Montreal, 66 Mr Bossman, 66 Native Sessions, 66 Royal Predica, 66 Simply Gifted, 66 Skycab, 66 Smarty, 66 Tom Costalot, 66 Toto Toscato, 66 Wahiba Sands, 66 Desailly, 100 Luzcadou, 100 Mantles Prince, 100 More Than A Stroll, 100 Silver Streak, 100 Wonder Weasel, 150 Nosam, 200 Bramblehill Duke, 200 Kildorragh (1/4 Odds 1,2,3,4)

Top Flat Jockey (25th March to 6th November incl. All-weather)
1/4 Fallon, 9/2 Holland, 14 Sanders, 16 Darley, 16 Hughes, 20 Murtagh, 20 Spencer, 33 Ahern, 33 Dettori (1/3 1,2)
Freephone Stanleybet Lincoln
1m, Doncaster, 27th March 2004
14 Pablo, 16 Alkaadhem, 16 Desert Opal, 16 Everest, 16 Fremen, 20 Anglo Saxon, 20 Arcalis, 20 Babodana, 20 Camp Commander, 20 Chivalry, 20 Coat Of Honour, 20 Convent Girl, 20 Craiova, 20 Evolving Tactics, 20 Mystic Man, 20 Norton, 20 Scotty´s Future, 20 Spanish Don, 20 Thihn, 25 Alrafid, 25 Arry Dash, 25 Blue Spinnaker, 25 Cardinal Venture, 25 Chinkara, 25 Danelor, 25 Danger Over, 25 Finished Article, 25 Flighty Fellow, 25 Flowerdrum, 25 Go Tech, 25 Hail The Chief, 25 Hurricane Floyd, 25 J R Stevenson, 25 Jay Gee´s Choice, 25 Pentecost, 25 Royal Dignitary, 25 Sahaat, 25 Tough Love 25 True Night, 25 Unshakable, 33 Bar (1/4 Odds 1,2,3,4)

Ultimatebet.com 2000 Guineas
1m, Newmarket, Sat 1st May 2004
9/4 One Cool Cat, 6 Grey Swallow, 10 Three Valleys, 12 Lucky Story, 12 Pearl Of Love, 16 Milk It Mick, 25 Akimbo, 25 Auditorium, 25 Haafhd, 25 Imperial Stride, 25 Magritte, 25 Snow Ridge, 25 Troubador, 25 Whipper 33 Antonius Pius, 33 Batchelor Duke, 33 Byron, 33 Carrizo Creek, 33 Duke Of Venice, 33 Fantastic View, 33 Fort Dignity, 33 Grand Reward, 33 Iqte Saab, 33 Mukafeh, 33 Oriental Warrior, 33 Peak To Creek, 33 Russian Valour 40 Balmont, 40 Kheleyf, 40 Kind Hesperus, 40 King's Point, 40 Matloob, 40 Mutahayya, 40 Sabbeeh, 40 Tycoon, 50 Barbajuan, 50 Pastoral Pursuits (1/4 Odds 1,2,3)

Ultimatebet.com 1000 Guineas
1m, Newmarket, Sun 2nd May 2004
8 Denebola, 10 Red Bloom, 12 Attraction, 12 Carry On Katie, 16 Cairns, 16 Secret Charm, 20 Majestic Desert, 20 Punctilious, 25 Badminton, 25 Green Noon, 25 Mansfield Park, 25 Necklace, 25 Phantom Wind, 25 Sundrop, 25 Well Known, 33 Catstar, 33 Dunloskin, 33 Kind, 33 Kinnaird, 33 Marching West, 33 Roseanna, 33 Silca's Gift, 33 Tarot Card, 40 Bay Tree, 40 Gracefully, 40 Ithaca, 40 Lucky Pipit, 40 Ouija Board, 40 River Belle, 40 Russian Dancer, 50 Nataliya, 50 Surf The Net (1/4 Odds 1,2,3)

Vodafone Oaks
1m 4f, Epsom, 4th June 2004
16 Necklace, 20 All Too Beautiful, 20 Red Bloom, 20 Sundrop, 25 Poise, 25 Punctillious, 25 Top Romance, 33 Hathrah, 33 Ithaca, 33 Opera Comique, 33 Proud Traditions, 33 Treasure The Lady, 33 Well Known, 40 Kinnaird, 40 New Morning (1/4 Odds 1,2,3)

Vodafone Derby
1m 4f, Epsom, 5th June 2004
8 Yeats, 10 American Post, 12 Bago, 14 Grey Swallow, 16 Magritte, 16 Snow Ridge, 20 Apsis, 20 Salford City, 25 Wolfe Tone, 33 Akimbo, 33 Azamour, 33 Duke Of Venice, 33 Five Dynasties, 33 Imperial Stride, 33 Lucky Story, 33 Moscow Ballet, 40 Antonius Pius, 40 Elshadi, 40 Let The Lion Roar, 40 Mukafeh, 40 North Light, 40 Pearl Of Love, 40 Sussex (1/4 Odds 1,2,3

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