Wednesday, May 28, 2003
LATEST WILLIAM HILL ANTE-POST PRICES
BRIAN BORU STILL SHOWS POWER IN DERBY MARKET
As the Derby draws closer, Aidan O'Brien's Brian Boru continues to command support and is cut in to 7-2 whilst Irish rival Alamshar is also clipped half a point to 4-1. Chester vase winner Dutch Gold has seen some money too, despite not yet being given the go ahead to run in next months Classic.
Hills have also opened two more books for Royal Ascot, making last years Balmoral winner Fire Up The Band 10-1 favourite for the Wokingham after his Newmarket win earlier in the month, and York winner Funfair the 10-1 market leader for the Royal Hunt Cup.
VODAFONE OAKS: 9-4 Yesterday, 7-2 Hi Dubai, 7-1 Hanami, Hammiya*, 12-1 Casual Look, 16-1 Halawanda, Ocean Silk, 20-1 Geminiani, Mezzo Soprano, Spanish Sun, Waldmark, 33-1 Lady Catherine, L'Ancresse, Summitville, 40-1 Gonfilia, High Praise, Snippets, 66-1 Hearts 'N Minds, 100-1 Inchberry, Moonsprite, Magnificent Bell, Thingmebob. (* Needs to be supplemented)
VODAFONE DERBY: 11-4 Refuse To Bend, 7-2 Brian Boru (from 4-1), 4-1 Alamshar (from 9-2), 16-1 Alberto Giacometti, The Great Gatsby, 20-1 Dutch Gold* (from 25-1), Franklins Gardens, Lateen Sails, Magistretti, 25-1 Hold That Tiger, Kris Kin, Norse Dancer *, Shield, 33-1 New South Wales, 40-Balestrini, Dunhill Star, Graikos, Let Me Try Again, Lundy's Lane, Private Charter, Songlark, Unigold, 50-1 Abunawwas, Gala Sunday, Handel, Multazem, Solskjaer, Summerland, 66-1 Strength 'N Honour, 100-1 Albanov. (* Needs to be supplemented)
THE ASCOT GOLD CUP: 7-2 Mamool, 9-2 Mr Dinos, 10-1 Black Sam Bellamy, Warrsan, 11-1 Pugin, 12-1 Boreas, Fight Your Corner, 16-1 Alcazar, Kasthari, Persian Punch, Pole Star, 20-1 Jardines Lookout, Savannah Bay, Tholjanah, 25-1 Clety, Cut Quartz, Ice Dancer, 33-1 Chai Walla, Windermere, 40-1 Gulf, Orchestra Stall, 100-1 BAR
THE WOKINGHAM: 10-1 Fire Up the Band, 12-1 Capricho, 14-1 Patavellian, 16-1 Border Subject, Colonel Cotton, Namroud, Perfect Touch, Polar Way, The Tatling, 20-1 Banjo Bay, Curfew, Demonstrate, Impressive Flight, Lochridge, Ratio, 25-1 Atlantic Viking, Bond Boy, Budelli, Ceepio, Danger Over, Fayr Jag, Final Exam, Funfair wane, Greenslades, Halmahera, Indian Spark, Little Edward, Magic Glade, Mitcham, Old Blue Eyes, One More Round, Onlytimewilltell, Peruvian Chief, Pic Up Sticks, Royal Millenium, Seel of Approval, Suntagonal, Torosay Spring, Vanderlin, 33-1 BAR.
THE ROYAL HUNT CUP: 10-1 Funfair, 12-1 Green Line, 14-1 Akshar, Morahib, Selective, 16-1 Colisay, Norton, 20-1 Adiemus, Bonecrusher, Camp Commander, Cats whiskers, Chivalry, Demonstrate, Everest, Hallion, Mystic Man, Pablo, With Reason, Zonergem, 25-1 Avorado, Duke of Modena, Faithful Warrior, Goblet of Fire, Island Light, Lady Bear, Macadamia, One More Round, Pentecost, Perfect Storm, Prize Time, Sahaat, Samhari, Serieux, Smirk, Surprise Encounter, Takes Tatu, Unshakable, Wing Commander,
WILLIAM HILL GREYHOUND DERBY: 11-2 Top Savings, 7-1 Droopys Corleone, Micks Mystic, 12-1 Lark Boe, 14-1 Droopys Agassi, Goldmember, 16-1 Cooly Pantera, Farloe Verdict, Learn and Earn, 20-1 Burberry Boy, Man of Cash, Maxie Rumble, Vigorous Robby, 25-1 Clashduff Fun, Clover Top, Droopys Joel, Full Cigar, Larkhill Bullet, Lethal Legend, Mustang Buster, Prince Toff, Top General, 33-1 Arranock Lance, Carrigafoyle Sam, Connoisseur, Faughan Danger, Knock Split, Lark In Flight, 40-1 BAR
CHELTENHAM GOLD CUP 2004: 6-4 Best Mate, 8-1 Beef Or Salmon, 12-1 First Gold, 14-1 Keen Leader, 16-1 Baracouda, Hussard Collonges, Truckers Tavern, 20-1 It Takes Time, Jair Du Cochet, One Knight. (Others Upon Request)
CHAMPION HURDLE 2004: 5-1 Rooster Booster, 7-1 Back in Front, 8-1 Rhinestone Cowboy, 16-1 Sporazene, 20-1 Intersky Falcon, Davenport Milenium, Westender, 25-1 Like-A-Butterfly, Landing Light, Spectroscope, Well Chief, 33-1 Flame Creek, In Contrast, Liberman, Spirit Leader, Thisthatandtother. (Others Upon Request)
QUEEN MOTHER CHAMPION CHASE 2004: 3-1 Moscow Flyer, 4-1 Azertyuiop, 8-1 Le Roi Miguel, 10-1 Flagship Uberalles, 12-1 Seebald, Tiutchev, 14-1 Cenkos, Kadarann, 20-1 Adamant Approach, Farmer Jack, Impek, Isio. (Others Upon Request)
BEVERLEY'S BIG WEDNESDAY EVENING
Leading two-year-olds take centre-stage at Beverley on Wednesday evening (4 June), when the highlights are two of the most prestigious races of the season on the Westwood – The Hilary Needler Trophy and The Brian Yeardley Continental Two-Year-Old Trophy.
Both races – which are contended over five furlongs – now offer record prize money, with The Hilary Needler Trophy, a Listed race for fillies which was first run at Beverley in 1965, having a total prize fund of £25,000. Possible contenders include recent York winner, Birthday Suit (owned and bred by Lady Halifax), recent Thirsk winner, Attraction and Caldy Dancer, successful in a Conditions race at Chester's May Meeting.
Juvenile colts and geldings take part in the £20,000 Brian Yeardley Continental Trophy, a Conditions contest, which like The Hilary Needler Trophy, is a recognised stepping-stone for two-year-old races at Royal Ascot. Both races offer prize money down to sixth place and the owner's nominal entry fee is refunded to those connected with runners in The Brian Yeardley Continental Two-Year-Old Trophy.
Wednesday evening's quality programme, which begins at 6.40 p.m., also includes The Tote Bookmakers Handicap Stakes (extended seven furlongs), while The Weatherbys Insurance Handicap Stakes is contested over the extended mile; both races are for three-year-olds. The later race is supported by Weatherbys Group Ltd. of Wellingborough, which provides administrative and commercial services to the British racing industry.
The giant ToteVision Screen will assist racegoers to see all of the action, while The Hookey Band – an Irish music Band – provide the musical entertainment.
NTRA SEABISCUIT SWEEPSTAKES OFFERS TRIP TO CALIFORNIA FOR GALA MOVIE PREMIERE
Now through July 6, fans can register for a chance to win a trip to Los Angeles for the July world premiere of the major motion picture, Seabiscuit. The prize includes round-trip airfare, two nights' hotel accommodations and limousine service in Los Angeles.
Sweepstakes contestants can enter online at www.ntra.com , NTRA member Web sites or at participating NTRA member facilities at designated areas. The contest is open to U.S. and Canada residents 18 years of age and older. No purchase is necessary, and only one entry per day-ontrack or online-is permitted. NTRA-member racetracks accepting entries include: Belmont Park, Calder Racecourse, Canterbury Park, Del Mar, Emerald Downs, Keeneland, Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie, Remington Park, Sam Houston Race Park, Thistledown and Woodbine.
"If you're a horseracing fan, this is the opening night to end all opening nights," said Keith Chamblin, senior vice president-industry relations and marketing for the NTRA. "I'd like to thank our friends at Universal Pictures for the opportunity to offer this once-in-a-lifetime trip to our customers,"
Seabiscuit, based on the best-selling book by Laura Hillenbrand, stars Tobey Maguire, Academy Award winner Chris Cooper and Jeff Bridges. It also marks the acting debut of active rider Gary Stevens, who was recently named one of People magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People.
The NTRA is a broad-based coalition of horseracing interests, including the American Quarter Horse Association, charged with increasing popularity of horseracing and improving economic conditions for industry participants. The NTRA and Breeders' Cup Limited also administer the Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships, Thoroughbred racing's year-end Championships consisting of eight races and $13 million in purses and awards, the Breeders' Cup Stakes Program and the Great State Challenge. The NTRA has offices in Lexington, Ky., and New York City. NTRA press releases appear on the NTRA Web site, ntra.com.
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