1000 Guineas Betting: Gamilati bid in doubt

News / Timeform / 26 March 2012 / Leave a Comment

Gamilati has been put on the easy list

Godolphin's Gamilati has undergone surgery to remove a chip from her near-fore ankle and may now be forced to miss the 1000 Guineas at Newmarket on May 6....

Last year's Cherry Hinton Stakes winner Gamilati, is unbeaten in two starts at Meydan this year and has raised her Timeform rating to a lofty 120, putting her at the head of the list for the 1000 Guineas.

However, the Mahmood Al Zarooni-trained filly will need time to recuperate and may therefore miss her intended run in the classic at HQ.

Simon Crisford, Godolphin racing manager, explained on the Godolphin website "Gamilati had a very good winter in Dubai, winning the UAE 1,000 Guineas impressively, but unfortunately she has required surgery to remove a chip from her near-fore ankle.

"She will have a little bit of time out of training and when she starts back in a few weeks we will reassess what her programme will be for the summer."
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RSA Chase: Invictus a Festival doubt

News / Timeform / 08 March 2012 / Leave a Comment

Invictus winning at Ascot.

"Invictus has a problem and at this stage there has to be a doubt as to whether he would run..."

Invictus has emerged as a doubtful runner in the RSA Chase at Cheltenham...

Trained by Alan King, the six-year-old was last seen when beating Bobs Worth and Silviniaco Conti in the Grade 2 Reynoldstown Novices' Chase at Ascot last month, and had been trading at around [7.0] for the RSA.

However, he has drifted out to [21.0] for the race after King said that he has suffered "a problem".

The Barbury Castle handler told www.alankingracing.co.uk: "We will monitor the situation over the next 24 hours.

"Though I have confirmed the entry for the RSA Chase, Invictus has a problem and at this stage there has to be a doubt as to whether he would run.

"We will keep everybody informed".

Grands Crus currently trades as the [3.5] favourite for the RSA, with Bobs Worth ([5.0]) and Sir Des Champs ([6.2]) next best in the market.

Grumeti, stablemate of Invictus, has been declared as "back on track" for the Triumph Hurdle.

Currently trading at [7.0] for the Triumph Hurdle, Grumeti gave connections cause for concern when spreading a plate on Monday.

But King reported: "It's good news - Grumeti was perfectly sound after cantering, so we are back on track.

"Normal service has been resumed and it's all systems go for the Triumph."
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