Sheikh
At the Start
With the monsoon we had yesterday it's a credit to the course that the word 'yielding' is in the description.
Sea The Stars - Retirement Announced
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Sheikh
At the Start
I don't think so, never seen them finishing legless like they do at the Curragh.
Bar the Bull
At the Start
Sheikh, you obviously have never seen me in Madigans late on Paddy Power Chase Day over Christmas.
Sheikh
At the Start
I hope he runs but a bit of me wouldnt mind seeing him have a little break before the arc. Its not the end of the world if he misses this particular race, although i understand how strange it would seem for him not to have raced in his trainers country at 3.
No. The idea was to only run the two if STS runs. Mastercraftsman was confirmed for the Moulin at yesterday's latest forfeit stage.
Mastercraftsman is fine on soft but just as good on firm.
Fingers crossed. Oxx will leave the decision until midday on Saturday if necessary... a game of bluff and double bluff.
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Perhaps you're right but it's quite likely he's better off on soft due to others not handling conditions without a drop in their performance levels.
Gamla Stan
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Oh I'd love it if MCM ran in this having backed Elusive Wave in the Moulin.
Yes I'm sure you are right about the lazy journalism. Oxx stated after declaring him that he will leave the decision to midday on Saturday, if necessary.
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If STS does line up you have a very good chance of getting your wish... but doesn't Aqlaam win the Moulin in the absence of MCM?
Euronymous
Senior Jockey
Elusive Wave has the beating of Aqlaam and MCM won't stay well enough on softer ground to win the IC.
Leopardstown Have Set Up Two Separate Tracks for Saturday’s Meeting
Leopardstown racecourse have announced that they have set up 2 completely separate tracks for this Saturday’s race meeting.
The Irish Independent European Breeders Fund Fillies Maiden, the At The Races Kilternan Stakes (Group 3), the Leopardstown Pavilion September Handicap and the Irish Stallion Farms Colts & Gelding Maiden will be run on the inner circuit
The Coolmore Fusaichi Pegasus Matron Stakes (Group 1) and theTattersalls Millions Irish Champion Stakes (Group 1) along with the Irish Stallion Farms Autumn Fillies Handicap and the Stepaside Handicap will all be run on the outer circuit.
Tom Burke, Manager of Leopardstown said: - “Similar to last year and in light of the weather conditions yesterday we have decided to set up two separate tracks for Saturday to ensure that we have the best possible ground conditions for the Group 1 races”.
13.40 The Irish Independent European Breeders Fund Fillies Maiden – inner circuit.
14.10 The At The Races Kilternan Stakes (Group 3) – inner circuit
14.40 The Coolmore Fusaichi Pegasus Matron Stakes (Group 1) – outer circuit.
15.15 The Leopardstown Pavilion September Handicap – inner circuit.
15.50The Tattersalls Millions Irish Champion Stakes outer circuit.
16.30 The Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Autumn Fillies Handicap – outer circuit.
17.05The Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund (C & G) Maiden inner circuit.
17.35 The Stepaside Handicap – outer circuit
You lucky buggers have got another chance to get on Fame!!
Fair play to the racecourse management. They are doing all they can to square the circle!
chroniclandlord
Senior Jockey
If the amount of rain falling now outside Dundalk falls in Dublin, there is no way Sea the Stars will be running on Sat.
...If you believe that then Fame is a steal with PP.