By Andrew Atkinson
Ellade lands Coral Fillies at Lingfield
Richard Hannon jnr trained Ellade (5-1) tipped by fromthehorsesmouth.info landed the Coral Fillies Handicap over 1 mile at Lingfield Park on Saturday.
Ridden by Sean Levey three-year-old Ellade lead into the final furlong to gain a 1 1/2 lengths win ahead of Sparka, with Got The Moves, a head behind in third.
Far Away Thoughts heavily odds-on 1-6 favourite flopped in the Coral Auction Maiden Stakes when beaten by Kissininthebackrow (4-1) under Sean Levey.
Irish Millions, tipped, finished second at 11-2 in the Coral 5 furlongs Handicap won by Golden Spice.
Hobbs Keeps Rolling at Uttoxeter
KEEP Rolling (3-1) tipped by fromthehorsesmouth.info landed the Virgin Bet Handicap Chase over 2 miles 4 furlongs under T.J. O’Brien.
Philip Hobbs trained nine-year-old Keep Rolling was O’Brien’s 50th winner of the season, beating Star Of Rory by 14 lengths, having lead three out before going clear at the final fence.
Henry Daly trained Bretney (5-2) tipped to win finished second in the Virgin Bet Novices Handicap Chase over 3m 2f, beaten 8 lengths by Docpickedme (3-1). Selection, Zambexi Fix (2.22) non-runner.
Mullins at the double at Fairyhouse
WILLIE Mullins saddled fromthehorsesmouth.info tip Allegorie De Vassy (7-4) to win the Grade 3 Mares Novices Hurdle over 2m 2f, under Sean O’Keeffe, beating stablemate Brandy Love.
Mullins trained Ha D’or (1-4) tipped, landed the BetVictor Maiden Hurdle over 2m gaining a 2 1/4 win, ahead of Celestial Horizan, with stablemate Micro Manage finishing second behind 6-5f Flame Bearer in the BetVictor Maiden Hurdle over 2m.
Golden Cosmos (16-1) tipped each-way by fromthehorsesmouth.info finished fourth/placed in the 16 runners Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle over 2m 7f, won by Western Zara (5-1).
Paisley Park G2 Cleeve Hurdle Cheltenham shock
NICKY Henderson trained Champ was thwarted by Paisley Park in the Grade 2 Cleeve Hurdle over 2m 7f at Cheltenham – when coming from last to first.
“He has that in him. He’s nearly done that a couple of times. Just before the tape went across I gave him a yank and a belt down the neck to say ‘cop on, I know what you’re thinking’ and he still did it,” said jockey Aidan Coleman.
“This is really special. The longevity of this horse is a testament to his ability and his character,” he said.
“He takes all the plaudits. I literally threw the buckle at him after we went to the first and said ‘if you want to get into, you do it. I’m not doing anything, you’ve already annoyed me so you sort it out’.
“I said to Paddy Brennan at the top of the hill, ‘I’m still in it, even though I whipped around’.
“He’s just different around this track and regardless of what’s gone before or after, this is very special for a multitude of reasons, mainly because of how much of a champion he is,” added Coleman.
Champ finished second, ahead of Lisnagar Oscar third, after Paisley Park, trailed 15 lengths as stood still when the tape went up.
Paisley Park has been slashed to 8-1 from 33-1 to regain the Stayers’ Hurdle won in 2019. Champ drifted in ante-post betting to 5-1 from 11-4 following the defeat.
Balco Coastal (7-2) tipped in the G2 Ballymore Novices Hurdle finished second behind North Lodge (5-1) ridden by Adrian Heskin.
Kim Bailey trained Flirtatious Girl (9-2) tipped each-way finished fourth in the C1 NH Flat Listed race over 2m, won by Mullenbeg (8-1) with Skybet paying four places.
Third Time Lucki wins G2 at Donny
DAN Skelton trained Third Time Lucki (8-15) tipped by fromthehorsesmouth.info won the Grade 2 Novices Chase under Harry Skelton at Doncaster.
Seven-year-old Third Time Lucki chased the leaders and challenged four out, going on to land an emphatic 30 lengths win, ahead of Do Your Job.
Fusil Raffles (9-2) tipped, finished fifth in the Skybet Listed Handicap Chase over 2m 7f, won by 40-1 shock Windsor Avenue, with Skybet paying 6 places. Selection, Karapiro Doug (3.55) non-runner.
