Six of the seven races at Bath next Wednesday have had to be reopened because of a shortage of entriesHow extraordinary to read in today’s Racing Post a line from Silvestre de Sousa saying that the ground at Bath racecourse is now so fast that officials in Brazil, his home country, might choose not to race on it. De Sousa added that the ground there remains “safe” but the track famously has no watering system, so of course it will be very dry indeed. Related: Tim Brennan cleared of passing on information about Faugheen injury Nottingham 1.50 Loch Ness Monster 2.20 Improvising 2.55 Prince Ahwahnee 3.25 Thimbleweed 4.00 Juneau 4.30 Aquarium 5.00 Rebel State Continue reading...
How will you feel the next time Philip Fenton has a big winner, knowing he was caught in possession of anabolic steroids?How will you feel the next time Philip Fenton trains the winner of a major race, perhaps at the Cheltenham Festival, perhaps even in the Gold Cup itself? That, for me, is a key question in considering whether it’s a good idea to let him have his trainer’s licence back. Related: Philip Fenton returns to training after serving three-year ban Hamilton 2.00 Space Traveller 2.30 Our Place In Loule 3.00 Gullane One 3.30 Vera Drake 4.00 Where’s Jeff 4.30 Warmhearted 5.05 Ana Lichious Continue reading...
Racing’s regulator appears to have no direct evidence the Brennan brothers spoke on the critical day or that Faugheen was lame thenI see from social media that some have not grasped how circumstantial the case is against the vet Tim Brennan, who has been facing a regulatory hearing at the British Horseracing Authority. Brennan, principal vet to Willie Mullins, denies a charge of having shared inside information about Faugheen with his brother, Michael, and the independent panel will publish its verdict this week. Related: Other sources may have prompted bets against Faugheen, case against vet hears Uttoxeter 1.50 Tidal Watch 2.20 Lion Rouge 2.50 Ange Des Malberaux (nap) 3.20 Competition 3.50 I’m Always Trying 4.20 Vinnie Red 4.50 Longhouse Sale Continue...
It was entertaining to hear the great trainer outline how few people get a look-in on the decision-making process at his Carlow yardYou may be familiar with how much personal authority Willie Mullins has at his County Carlow yard but it was entertaining, as he gave evidence as a witness to a hearing at the British Horseracing Authority yesterday, to hear him speak about how few people get a look in on his decision-making process. Related: Corruption case against Willie Mullins’ vet described as ‘complete fantasy’ Beverley 2.00 Northern Lass 2.30 Mightaswellsmile 3.00 Sir Domino 3.30 Altra Vita 4.00 Hitman 4.30 Tight Lines 5.00 Johni Boxit 5.30 Island Song Bath 2.10 Hallingham 2.40 All Back To Mine 3.10 Monumental Man 3.40 Show Stealer 4.10 Rebel...
Concierge, Advanced Virgo and Strawberry Jack could all go well among Monday’s racing actionThe Newmarket trainer George Scott has a fine recent strike rate: two wins and a second from his last five runners in the past fortnight. He could well keep up that momentum on Monday, when three runners represent his Saffron Stables. Scott believes that all three will run well – but is naturally cautious of predicting victories. Related: Derby winner Masar ruled out for season but will return as four-year-old Ayr 2.00 Nina Petrovna 2.30 B Fifty Two 3.05 Branscombe 3.35 Luis Vaz De Torres 4.05 Mythical Madness 4.40 Sultan Baybars 5.10 Claramara Continue reading...