Andrea Atzeni is eagerly looking forward to the Investec Derby at Epsom after partnering Ulysses in work on Wednesday.
[b]Jose Trevino Rangers Jersey[/b] . The gallop was a getting to know you exercise with Atzeni getting the leg up for the first time after being booked to ride the Galileo colt in the Classic.The momentum in the ante-post betting markets has been firmly with the Sir Michael Stoute-trained runner over the last 10 days with rumours of his impressive work circulating around Newmarket and Atzeni was happy with the gallop. It felt very straightforward, he switches off in behind, and when I asked him, he quickened past the lead horse, he told The Daily Telegraph.He is very well proportioned, a good moving horse. He is not massive, he is a good size - you wouldnt want to be too big anyway to go around Epsom, added the jockey who finished second on Kingston Hill on his first Derby ride two years ago.Ulysses suffered a setback in the winter which meant that he was short of work ahead of his reappearance in a maiden at Leicester, a race which was won by subsequently impressive handicap winner Imperial Aviator and a contest in which Atzeni was third aboard UAE Prince.We thought a lot of ours, we thought he was our Derby horse, he continued.It was probably the best maiden in the country. He [Ulyssses] is a beautifully bred horse. He is bred to win a Derby - out of an Oaks winner by a Derby winner. I think they have always liked him and it will be interesting to see how he goes.There are horses that are going to the race without you knowing how good they really are, starting with my fellow.Ulysses is currently the 7/1 joint third favourite with Sky Bet behind US Army Ranger and Wings Of Desire at 4/1 and alongside French raider Cloth Of Stars. Sky Racing Tickets Fast, secure racing tickets: Exclusive racing offers near you Also See: Live results service Full racecards Get Sky Sports
[b]Delino DeShields Jr. Rangers Jersey[/b] . Despite Barcelona showing the same vulnerability in defence, Messis best performance since returning from a lengthy injury layoff ensured that his side bounced back from a defeat by Valencia in the previous round.
[b]Jeff Burroughs Rangers Jersey[/b] . Iwakuma pitched seven strong innings to stay unbeaten in road games since last July, leading the Seattle Mariners to a 5-2 win over the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday night.PHILADELPHIA - Running back LeSean McCoy has regained his 2013 form.All is well with the Eagles offence, coming off a 33-10 win over the Dallas Cowboys which moved the Eagles into sole possession of first place in the NFC East.And the offensive line is a big reason for the improvement.After using seven different combinations, due to suspension, injury and poor play through the first 10 games, it appears the Eagles have settled on their five linemen for the rest of the season.Jason Peters, the only player to start all 12 games, is the left tackle. Evan Mathis, who missed seven games with a knee injury, is the left guard.Jason Kelce, who missed four games with a sports hernia, is the centre. Andrew Gardner, who played two games early at right tackle, is the fourth, and the Eagles hope final, right guard. And Lane Johnson, who was suspended the first four games for violating the NFLs policy on performance-enhancing substance, is the right tackle.I just think theres a continuity, Eagles coach Chip Kelly said Monday. The same guys are playing next to the same guys and communication has been better. As a group, theyve gotten the chance to line up next to each other for a few weeks and thats one of the reasons and also, Jason (Kelce) is healthier and Evan (Mathis) is healthier, so that helps.From the start of the season when Johnson was suspended, the Eagles have never been able to put their five preferred linemen on the field.That would have been Peters, Mathis, Kelce, Todd Herremans and Johnson.Not only that, but even the backups got hurt.Allen Barbre, the teams sixth man went down in the season opener, as he filled in for Johnson at right tackle, with a season-ending broken ankle.Thats the same game MMathis injured his knee.
[b]Jeff Mathis Rangers Jersey[/b]. Weve been through a lot of changes, Peters said. Guys up, guys down, its not easy. But the other guys played hard and we won games. Now, were getting most everyone back and theres that sense of continuity again.In 2013, Kellys first year as head coach, he had all five linemen start all 16 games and the playoff game against New Orleans.This year hes used seven different combinations and 10 different linemen, with Gardner, Herremans, Dennis Kelly and Matt Tobin all playing two different positions.Now, as the team reaches its stretch drive to repeat as division champions and advance in the playoffs, the line is starting to get that feel back.I feel pre-injury healthy, Mathis said after the win over Dallas. My conditioning is up to par. ... I think were just getting better and better at hitting the blocks, playing as a team more so and more so every week. Were blocking better up front as five offensive linemen, with the tight ends, the wide receivers and the backs are hitting the holes. Were just trying to grow each week as a team.NOTES: Kelly confirmed Monday that quarterback Nick Foles had a CT scan on his broken left collarbone. It is healing as expected, but he was not cleared to return because the bone is not fully healed. Kelly did not know when Foles would get checked again. ... Kelly also brushed off an on-field argument between quarterback Mark Sanchez and wide receiver Riley Cooper. They were talking about what they were going to have for Thanksgiving dinner, Kelly said. Really, its no big deal. Guys argue all the time during a game. You should put on my headset.___AP NFL websites:
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