ROBERT Thornton is expected to be fit to partner Voy Por Ustedes in the Ryanair Chase today despite being stood down for part of Wednesday's Cheltenham card. Thornton suffered a heavy fall from Big Zeb in the Seasons Holidays Queen Mother Champion Chase and after sustaining a nasty kick, he missed his final two rides of the day after being taken to hospital. His boss Alan King said: "He got a kick in the kidneys and they have taken him to hospital, but he looks like he is going to be OK.
Russell's 'anti-climax' at finishing runner-upMILNATHORT-based trainer Lucinda Russell expressed disappointment at finishing only runner-up in the Coral Cup with Mirage Dore, as Ninetieth Minute scored for Ireland. "It's an anti-
climax to be second," said Russell of the 14-1 shot, who finished a length and a half behind the Paddy Flood-ridden winner. "He was further back than we'd planned and Rose (Dobbin] did very well to get so close in the end. Our plan nearly worked out and he'll probably go to Aintree now."
Totejackpot punters celebrate £36k winsTWO lucky punters managed to land the totejackpot yesterday to a 50p stake, each collecting £36,271 after the dividend to a £1 stake paid £72,548.90. There was one winner on-course who placed just £8 to land the bet, while an off-course punter – who placed his bet through a Ladbrokes shop – staked just £4. There was a record toteplacepot pool for the Wednesday of the Festival and the dividend paid a handsome £753.20 to a £1 stake
All the results from day two1.30 - 1, TRICKY TRICKSTER, Mr S Waley-Cohen (11-1); 2, Drumconvis (22-1); 3, Nine De Sivola (16-1). 19 ran. 10, nk. Trained N A Twiston-Davies. Tote: £12.40. Exacta: £372.40. NR: Wichita Lineman.
2.05 - 1, *MIKAEL D'HAGUENET, R Walsh (5-2 Fav); 2, Karabak (4-1); 3, Diamond Harry (4-1). 14 ran . 1¾, 3¾. Trained W P Mullins. Tote: £3.60. Exacta: £10.80.
2.40 - 1, COOLDINE, R Walsh (9-4 Fav); 2, Horner Woods (66-1); 3, Massini's Maguire (10-1). 15 ran . 16, 9. Trained W P Mullins. Tote: £3.40. Exacta: £263.30.
3.20 - 1, *MASTER MINDED, R Walsh (4-11 Fav); 2, Well Chief (12-1); 3, Petit Robin (12-1). 12 ran . 7, 2. Trained P F Nicholls. Tote: £1.40. Exacta: £7.30.
4.00 - 1, *NINETIETH MINUTE, P W Flood (14-1); 2, Mirage Dore (14-1); 3, Pause And Clause (9-1); 4, Star Of Angels (40-1). 27 ran. 1½, ½. Trained T J Taaffe. Tote: £13.60. Exacta: £123.00. NR: Altilhar.
4.40 - 1, SILK AFFAIR, T J O'Brien (11-1); 2, †Ski Sunday (20-1); 3, Saticon (20-1); 4, Alexander Severus (5-2 Fav). 22 ran . 3, ¾. Trained M G Quinlan. Tote: £13.20;. Exacta: £193.30. NR: Love And Glory, Simarian. Jackpot: £72,548.90.
5.15 - 1, DUNGUIB, Mr B T O'Connell (9-2); 2, Some Present (25-1); 3, Rite Of Passage (5-2 Fav). 24 ran . 10, ¾. Trained P Fenton. Tote: £5.30. Exacta: £214.80. Quadpot: £33.40. Placepot: £753.20.
*The Scotsman selection
