Lodge lands Newcastle feature
Gimcrack second makes winning return.
Lord Of The Lodge justified favouritism in the Ladbrokes Where The Nation Plays Conditions Stakes at Newcastle. Second in the Gimcrack when he was last seen, Karl Burke’s colt always looked to have matters under control. Ridden by the red-hot Ben Curtis, who was jetting off to Dubai immediately after the race, the Dandy Man colt was sent off the 11-10 favourite and he was never far from the front before forging on well over a furlong out. Curtis had to shake him up as Desert Safari challenged, but when that rival dropped away and Lord Of The Lodge went on to win by a length and three-quarters, with Amarillo Star staying on for second. The valuable Bombardier British Hopped Amber Beer Handicap went the way of Michael Wigham’s Sannaadh (10-1). Pulled up on his last appearance on New Year’s Eve with a reported breathing problem, he came home strongly to beat a classy field under Joe Fanning.Rathbone was second with Glen Shiel third, Oh This Is Us fourth and Keyser Soze fifth. The third, fourth and fifth are all rated 100 or more.
Follow us on Twitter racing365dotcom and like our Facebook page.
Latest
-
Ramatuelle ruled out of Breeders’ Cup Mile bid
French ace scratched from Del Mar contest following veterinary advice.
-
Horse Racing
Yahagi has every faith Forever Young is ready for Classic battle
‘Perfect preparation’ for Kentucky Derby third heading into City Of Troy clash.
-
Exciting times as Brighterdaysahead starts off at Down Royal
‘One step at a time’ for Grade One-winning mare, who was expected to go chasing this season.
-
Joseph O’Brien expecting Classic show from ‘right type’ Troy
But Kieren Fallon sounding note of caution ahead of Del Mar blockbuster.
-
Grand Sefton not on the agenda for Minella Drama
Donald McCain happy to wait for other targets with Old Roan winner.
-
Eydon back on familiar ground at Newmarket this weekend
High-class five-year-old was fourth in the 2000 Guineas two years ago.
-
Charlie Appleby launching dual assault on Juvenile Turf
Aomori City and Al Qudra chasing Breeders’ Cup gold at Del Mar.
-
Wathnan juveniles all set for Breeders’ Cup battle
And Mick Appleby hunting race repeat, this time with Big Mojo.
-
‘It will be great if he could win’ – Bin Suroor rooting for City Of Troy
Godolphin trainer knows what it is like to come close to Breeders’ Cup Classic glory.
-
Hobson ‘can’t wait’ to unleash Fugitif at Cheltenham
Paddy Power Gold Cup again the aim for Prestbury Park fan.