THE RACING POST THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 22nd 2011

THE RACING POST THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 22nd 2011

RACING POST WEEK MONDAY SEPTEMBER 19th to SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 25th 2011  

TODAY'S RACECARDS:  Newmarket, Pontefract, Perth, Wolverhampton and Fairyhouse

"£1M JACKPOT TODAY BIG BONUS FOR PUNTERS ON DAY ONE OF THE NEWMARKET CAMBRIDGESHIRE MEETING. There’s a monster sum to be won with the Tote and we’ve got the ammo you need to make it happen, including easy- to –read form and unbeatable Spotlight guides. Cards start page 48. "

"MEMORIES ARE MADE OF THIS, Roger Varian bids for an emotional  success at his home track with the exciting FARRAAJ  just two days after the death of his mentor and racing great Michael Jarvis.”

"TODAY’S ACTION DAY ONE OF THE NEWMARKET CAMBRIDGESHIRE  MEETING

Exciting two- year- old FARRAAJ will bid to provide trainer Roger Varian with an emotional first winner since the death of his friend and mentor Michael Jarvis as the big Cambridgeshire meeting gets under way at Newmarket today."  

NEWMARKET TURF

 http://www1.skysports.com/racing/racecards/newmarket/22-09-2011/460498/somerville-tattersall-stakes

3.55 “Somerville Tattersall Stakes (Group 3) (Colts and Geldings) (Class 1) 2yo’s over 7f  Winner £19,281-40

WIN:  CRIUS ((IRE) 2 8-12 partner RICHARD HUGHES handler presenter? trainer Richard Hannon for Titan Assets 15-2 from FARRAAJ (IRE) 2 8-12 partner FRANKIE DETTORI handler presenter? trainer Roger Varian for Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum 11-8f beaten two and a half lengths http://horses.sportinglife.com/Full_Results/0,12493,460498,00.html



SPECIAL REPORT TOM KERR

“BITTAR ADVICE Special report highlighting the many tasks facing incoming BHA chief Paul Bittar. Deplomacy key in a new role with fewer powers. Tom Kerr considers the daunting challenges awaiting Paul Bittar come January, when he begins his tenure at the BHA, and askes industry professionals about the task he faces."

“BLUEBLOODS 12-page pullout guide to the Goffs Orby Sale, Ireland’s most prestigious yearling auction.”

PETER THOMAS INTERVIEW EDDIE AHERN
 "Jockey Eddie Ahern is no stranger to controversy, but tells Peter Thomas how he’s got his career back on track.
"KEEPING THE WILD SIDE UNDER CONTROL. With success in the Irish St Leger under his belt Eddie Ahern tells Thomas there are some aspects of his life he refuses to give up

DAVID ASHFORTH  “RAKTI owner Tanaka pays tribute to ‘true gentleman’ Jarvis.

“RACEHORSE owner Gary Tanaka has paid tribute to Michael Jarvis, who lost his battle with cancer on Tuesday aged 73.  Jarvis trained the mighty RAKTI for Tanaka, who joined Jarvis as a four year old having been trained in Italy and in his care won the 2003 Champion Stakes and 2004 Prince of Wales Stakes over 1m2f. He proved equally adept when dropped back to a mile by adding the 2004 Queen Elizabeth 11 Stakes to his haul, when he was also crowned joint-champion miler.

Tanaka “It was a great honour and privilege to have shared many memorable moments with Michael. He was ideally suited to mastermind our overseas forays. RAKTI was testament to Michael’s patient and steady handling of  a talented but quirky short-fused performer. Michael had the inspired presence to shorten RAKTI in distance twice to capture major tests at one and a quarter miles and at one mile after he had demonstrated no lack of stamina in winning the Italian Derby. Thank you, Michael. You were a true gentleman and consummate horseman. We will never forget the quiet, confident demeanour in your reassuring presence, added Tanaka.

“Trainer Charlie Hills labelled Jarvis a ‘true legend’, tweeting :”Incredible sad news to hear of the passing of a true legend Michael Jarvis. Condolences go to all his family  and Roger Varian .”

J MARGARET CLARKE TURFCALL Memories of  Michael Jarvis working with Gordon Smyth in the shadow of the grim Lewis prison, a quiet caring young man, who tended the horses in his care with respect and true understanding.