Conflict Cup

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3rd & 1st @ 2\1 today

Pleasant Man 14.40 Windsor 1 Pt Win @ Evens (bog)

Winning debut at Haydock in September. Better form when 4¼ lengths last of 5 to New Mandate in Royal Lodge Stakes at Newmarket (8f, good). Off 6 months. Up in trip. Sets a good standard.

 

 

 

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3rd today

First Class Return 14.00 Southwell 1 Pt Win @  Evens  (bog)

Much improved since going back up in trip and arrives on a hat-trick following back-to-back C&D wins last month. Handicapper has had his say, but this 8-y-o should prove hard to beat nonetheless. 

Champagne Sparkles 16.15 Fairyhouse 1 Pt Win @ 11\8 (bog)

Promising sort. Creditable second of 18 in novice hurdle (2/1) at Limerick (19f, heavy) 16 days ago. Sets a high standard and is open to further improvement, so should take the beating.

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4th & 2nd today

Gunnerside 20.15 kempton 1 Pt WIn @ 15\8 (bog)

Lightly-raced winner. 9/1, career best when winning 12-runner minor event at Newcastle (7.1f) 7 days ago, plenty in hand. Leading claims switched to handicaps (penalised). 

Montego Bay 16.20 Leopardstown 1 Pt Win @ 15\8 (bog)

Promising sort. Fifth of 16 in maiden (7/2) at the Curragh (5f, heavy). Off 159 days. Significantly up in trip. Open to improvement nd leading claims. 

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2nd & 4th today 

Maytal  17.25 Newcastle 1 Pt Win @ Evens (bog)

Promising individual. 18/1, third of 13 in minor event at Kempton (8f) on debut. Off 155 days. Half-sister to Midday and this Oaks entry should take all the beating as she steps up in trip. 

The Cathal Don 14.30 Limerick 1 Pt WIn @ 6\4 (bog)

5/2, second of 13 in novice hurdle at Thurles (15.8f, heavy) on hurdles bow 140 days ago. Can make presence felt. 

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Two 3rd's today

Sea Karats 16.35 Newbury 1 Pt Win @ 7\4 (bog)

500,000 gns yearling, Sea The Stars filly. Sister to useful 1½m/13f winner Al Aasy. Appealing newcomer for top connections and the only one with Classic entries. 

Fameaftertheglory  19.30 Ballinrobe 1 Pt Win @ 9\4 (bog)

Once-raced maiden. Second of 11 in bumper (10/3) at Punchestown (17.7f, heavy) on NH debut 32 days ago. Capable of improving enough to get off the mark at the second attempt. 

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3rd & 2nd today 

Rukwa 11.55 Bangor 1 Pt WIn @ 11\8 (bog)

Flat winner in December and continued good work over timber this spring, resuming winning ways in a conditional jockeys' event at Huntingdon (20.6f) 5 days ago. Another big run anticipated.

Gaire Os Ard 13.30 Curragh 1 Pt Win @ 10\3 (bog)

Promising individual. 11/2, second of 9 in maiden at Naas (5f, heavy) on debut 20 days ago. Looks stable's first string and expected to be in the mix stepping up to 6f. 

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1st @ 11\8 & NR today

Title 16.30 Newbury 1 Pt Win @ 11\10 (bog)

Camelot colt who showed a surprising amount when second of 14 in minor event (12/1) at this course (8f, heavy) on debut back in October, staying on well. Significantly up in trip. Big player.

Shahaada 17.15 Dundalk 1 Pt Win @ 11\10 (bog)

18/5, promising debut second of 8 in minor event at the Curragh (7f, good to soft) in August. Sure to progress and win races. The one to beat. 

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2nd & 4th today 

Twice As Likely 16.15 Windsor 1 Pt Win @ 7\4 (bog)

Improved on recent efforts to win 9-runner handicap (11/2) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 9 days ago, suited by way race developed. Remains on a feasible mark and another bold show anticipated. 

Definiteadare 15.45 Limerick 1 Pt WIn @ 5\4 (bog)

Lightly-raced winner over hurdles. 6/1, career best when winning 14-runner handicap hurdle at this course (21f, good to soft) 4 days ago. Good shout under penalty if coping with quick turnaround.

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Pair of 2nd's today

Gunnerside 17.20 Wolverhampton 1 Pt Win @ Evens (bog)

Winner at Newcastle in April. 11/10, good second of 12 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 6 days ago, doing too much too soon. Has to be taken seriously once again. 

Yet 16.40 Tipperary 1 Pt WIn @ 5\4 (bog)

Foaled January 23. War Front filly. Dam, 2-y-o 1m winner who stayed 1½m, half-sister to top-class winner up to 10.4f Giant's Causeway. Obvious appeal for top yard. 

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1st @ Evens & Non Runner

Queens Sargent 14.50 Catterick 1 Pt Win @ 7\4 (bog)

Back-to-back winner of 7f handicaps in July and plenty of good efforts in defeat thereafter. Far from disgraced when sixth of 20 on return at Doncaster (1m) in March and this rates more suitable. 

Port Lockroy 19.50 Dundalk 1 Pt WIn @ 13\8 (bog)

Ran well after 8 weeks off when second of 14 in handicap (9/2) at this course (12f) 3 days ago, finishing well. This significant step up in trip looks the way to go and he's shortlist material.

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1st @ 7\4 & 9th today

National Treasure 17.00 Beverley 1 Pt WIn @ 6\5 (bog)

Thrice-raced maiden. 4/6, second of 4 in maiden at Newmarket (12f, good). Off 10 months. First run for yard after leaving Charlie Appleby. Looks the one to beat on her first run for new connections.

Never Feel Blue 18.05 Kilbeggan 1 Pt Win @ 11\8 (bog)

Flemensfirth mare. Half-sister to 5 winners, including bumper winner/very smart hurdler Bob Olinger and bumper winner/useful hurdler Myska. Dam bumper winner. Rather leaps off the page.

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3rd & 1st @ 11\8 today

Gran Luna 17.35 Chepstow 1 Pt Win @ 11\10 (bog)

A good sort physically who won both her starts at Newbury 8 months apart, namely a bumper and a mares' novice hurdle. Disappointed after 4 months off at Market Rasen but retains potential up in trip. 

Cavalry Master 19.55 Kilbeggan 1 Pt Win @ 6\4 (bog)

Fairly useful 2m winner over hurdles. Best run over fences when second of 9 in minor event chase (7/4) at Down Royal (16.2f, heavy) 78 days ago. Not best of jumpers, but merits serious consideration. 

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Double Up 1st @ 11\8 & 6\4 

Artistic Rifles  17.00 Ripon 1 Pt WIn @ 11\8

8/1, career best when winning 20-runner handicap at Doncaster (8f, good) 28 days ago, despite facing a headwind throughout. Has a good attitude and there's probably more to come.

New York Angel 13.45 Limerick 1 Pt WIn @ 11\10 (bog)

10/1, shaped well on her debut when second of 19 in maiden at Naas (8f, heavy) 27 days ago. Sure to progress, and looks the one to beat. 

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1st @ 11\8 & NR

Noon Star  14.10 Wetherby 1 Pt Win @ 6\4 (bog)

Galileo filly out of the mighty Midday from superb Juddmonte family. Improved from debut when running out a ready winner of 9-runner maiden at Nottingham (8.3f, soft) 6 months ago. More to come. 

Lipizzaner 15.20 Navan 1 Pt Win @ 11\8 (bog)

Useful colt. Course winner. Respectable 3½ lengths fourth of 14 to Golden Pal in Grade 2 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint at Keeneland (5.5f) in November. Big player on return to action now.

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1st @ 6\4 & 3rd today

Villanelle  13.50 Southwell 1 Pt WIn @ 7\4 (bog)

Still without a win, but she is knocking on the door, runner-up for third consecutive start in handicap at Bath (11.6f, good) 20 days ago. Has to be taken seriously. 

Sir William Bruce 17.10 Naas 1 Pt Win @ 13\8 (bog)

Promising sort. Second of 11 in maiden at Gowran (8f, good, 5/2). Off 7 months. Up in trip. Leading contender for top yard. 

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Two 8ths today 

Moorbik 14.40 Yarmouth 1 Pt WIn @ 13\8 (bog)

190,000 gns yearling, Iffraaj colt. Half-brother to smart winner up to 1m Master of War. 9/1, fifth of 11 in maiden at Newcastle (7.1f) on debut, not knocked about. Off 127 days. Likely to improve.

Non Binding 17.55 Punchestown 1 Pt WIn @ 10\3 (bog)

€135,000 3-y-o, Kalanisi gelding. Half-brother to 5 winners, including smart bumper winner/useful 2m hurdle winner Ferny Hollow and bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler Chiltern Hills. One to note. 

 

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1st @ 13\8 & 20th

Street Poet 19.45 Chelmsford 1 Pt WIn @ 11\10 (bog)

Chasing a hat-trick after back-to-back handicap victories at Wolverhampton last week. 4 lb lower now and holds obvious claims. 

Kilcruit 18.30 Punchestown 1 Pt Win @ 5\4 (bog)

Looked out of top drawer when easy winner of Leopardstown Grade 2 in February. New stablemate Sir Gerhard got first run on him when beating him by ½ length at Cheltenham. Can take his revenge. 

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3rd & 1st @ 11\8 

Tippy Toes 17.10 Chelmsford 1 Pt Win @ Evens (bog)

10/3, promising second of 9 in minor event at Beverley (5f, good to firm) on debut 15 days ago. Daughter of Havana Gold is sure to improve. Holds solid claims. 

Magic Daze 19.05 Punchestown 1 Pt Win @ 2\1 (bog)

Promising individual. 22/1, 5½ lengths second of 15 to Telmesomethinggirl in Dawn Run Mares' Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham (16.8f) 42 days ago. Type to do better still and one for the shortlist.

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2nd & 4th yesterday

Ranchero 18.50 Newcastle 1 Pt Win @ 11\8 (bog)

Promising type. 12/1, second of 12 in minor event at Kempton (7f) on debut 16 days ago. Should progress and he makes most appeal. 

Keskonrisk 19.05 Punchestown 1 Pt Win @ 3\1 (bog)

Lightly-raced winner under NH rules. 20/1, stiff task when 21½ lengths sixth of 7 to Bob Olinger in Ballymore Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham (21f) 44 days ago. Of interest back down in trip.

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2nd & 7th yesterday

Master Milliner 13.00 Goodwood 1 Pt WIn @ 11\8 (bog)

Dual winner last year who signed off with victory in 2m handicap at Kempton (15/8) in November. Still low mileage and expected to be bang there on his return. 

Concertista 15.20 Punchestown 1 Pt WIn @ 11\10 (bog)

Smart hurdler. Head second of 10 to Black Tears in David Nicholson Mares' Hurdle (10/11) at Cheltenham (19.9f, good to soft) 46 days ago. Tongue strap on and she sets the standard.

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1st @ 11\8 & 3rd today

Samoot 15.45 Salisbury 1 Pt Win @ 6\4 (bog)

Opened account at third attempt in 9-runner novice at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 10/11) 29 days ago, readily. Better still to come now handicapping. 

Mickey the Steel 16.00 Sligo 1 Pt Win @ 2/1 (bog)

Lightly-raced gelding. 11/2, very good second of 11 in nursery at Naas (6f, heavy). Off 176 days. Sets a clear standard

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1st @ 6\4 & NR today

Mumtaaz 15.21 Bath 1 Pt Win @ 11\8 (bog)

Promising sort. First run since leaving John Gosden when career best when winning 8-runner handicap at this C&D (good to firm, 7/2) 17 days ago, plenty in hand. Looks competitive on form.

Ace Aussie 16.20 Curragh 1 Pt Win @ 7\4 (bog)

Promising type. Very good 1½ lengths second of 12 to Poetic Flare in Leopardstown 2000 Guineas Trial at Leopardstown (7f, good to soft, 18/1) 22 days ago, best work finish Has good chance on form. 

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3rd & NR today

Tully's Touch 16.55 Fakenham 1 Pt Win @ 6\5 (bog)

Creditable third to Shantou Flyer over C&D last season and successful in both points since. Leading contender. 

Gee Rex 16.30 Ballinrobe 1 Pt Win @ 11\10 (bog)

Thrice-raced maiden over hurdles. Fairly useful winner at 11f on flat. Nineteenth of 24 in handicap (11/2) at the Curragh (8f, soft) 44 days ago. Runner-up twice over hurdles before that. Big player.

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1st @ 6\5 & 6th

Wirko 15.15 Chester 1 Pt Win @ 6\4 (bog)

Upwardly mobile Kingman colt who made it 2-3 in 1m2f listed event at Epsom 15 days ago, finding plenty to lead post. Clocked a good time there, and big player here with step up to 1m4f sure to suit. 

Agrimony 16.55 Gowran Park 1 Pt WIn @ 15\8 (bog)

Promising sort. Second of 21 in maiden at the Curragh (10f, good to firm, 11/1) 18 days ago. Open to further improvement. The one to beat. 

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4th & 1st @15\8 

Rooster Cogburn  14.25 Huntingdon 1 Pt Win @ 15\8 (bog)

Much improved from chasing debut when easily landing 10-runner handicap chase (well-backed 7/2) at Market Rasen (17.2f, good) 17 days ago. Up 9 lb but should be more to come in this sphere.

Cardboard gangster 18.30 Tipperary 1 Pt WIn @ 13\8 (bog)

Maiden pointer but ran a screamer in Punchestown maiden hurdle over this trip in tongue tie when last seen in September. Appealing on first go in this game. 

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Pair of 2nd's today

Wee Loch Lass 17.20 Ripon 1 Pt WIn @ 11\10 (bog)

Runner-up in novices at Beverley and Thirsk (both 5f) in recent weeks. Drawn against the rail and ought to take a bit of stopping. 

Rocky's Howya 13.50 Downpatrick 1 Pt Win @ 7\4 (bog)

Fair hurdler. Remains a maiden after 8 hurdle runs. Ran up to best when second of 13 in novice hurdle (2/1) at Tramore (20.3f, good to soft) 19 days ago. Obvious claims. 

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3rd & 4th today

Betty Baloo 17.40 Hexham 1 Pt Win @ 6\5 (bog)

Half-sister to fair hurdler/chaser Milly Baloo. Dam, fairly useful 19f-21f hurdle/chase winner. Ignored in the betting but created really good impression when landing a bumper at Southwell last month.

Celtic Times 13.00 Naas 1 Pt Win @ Evens (bog)

Dawn Approach half-brother to 2-y-o 7f winner Moonhall Girl. Dam 1¼m winner. Promising sort. 8/1, second of 11 in maiden at Navan (5.8f, good to soft) on debut 13 days ago. Sets a high standard.

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1st @ 2\1 & 3rd today

Arcade Attraction 14.20 Ludlow 1 Pt WIn @ 11\10 (bog)

Resumed winning ways back over fences in 11-runner handicap at Ffos Las (19.5f) last month. In process of running well when unseating at Taunton week later. Lower mark back hurdling.

My Sister Sarah 15.00 Killarney 1 Pt Win @ 11\10 (bog)

Useful hurdler. 14/1, 19 lengths fifth of 8 to Stormy Ireland in Mares Champion Hurdle at Punchestown (20f, good to soft) 8 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Should take the beating down in grade. 

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1st @ 15\8 & 2nd today

Flammarion 14.50 Catterick 1 Pt WIn @ 11\8 (bog)

Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. Fair bumper winner. Hooded for 1st time, good third of 16 in handicap at Thirsk (12f, good to firm, 13/2) 14 days ago, faring best of those held up. Big player. 

Darver Star 17.10 Killarney 1 pt WIn @ 5\4 (bog)

Smart hurdler. Course winner. 100/1, 31½ lengths sixth of 8 to Honeysuckle in Punchestown Champion Hurdle at Punchestown (16f, good to soft) 10 days ago. Back up in trip and he's the one to beat. 

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2nd & 6th today

Geronimo 13.00 Sedgefield 1 Pt Win @  7\4 (bog)

Has made a good start over hurdles with tongue tie fitted, scoring at Newcastle (2m) and running well behind a promising one who was in receipt of 13 lb at Hexham. Leading claims. 

Grid 16.40 Killarney 1 Pt Win @ 11\8 (bog)

Promising individual. 13/2, good third of 13 in handicap at Naas (8f, good) 15 days ago. Open to improvement.