Flat Edition 12 - 25.7.13

Headline

Sad End of St Nicholas

No winners this week but King George week end then Glorious Goodwood next week should see the score board on the move again

The John Torpey Memorial Trophy

Points

                       July     Total

Martin              52           474.1

Cliff                   65.7         438.7

Steve                119.9        321.3

Neil                  36.4          290.4

Peej                  11.3          296

Tony                11.3            252.5 

Cod                  16.9            215.9

Bob                  11.3            156.6

News

St Nicholas Abbey will undergo surgery on a fractured pastern on Wednesday morningThe six-times Group One winner suffered the injury during a routine gallop at Aidan O'Brien's Ballydoyle stable on Tuesday morning as he continued his preparations for Saturday's King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes at Ascot.

Sir Michael Stoute's Telescope is likely to be aimed at the top races over 10 furlongs after his impressive comeback at Leicester last week

French ace Cirrus Des Aigles heads a field of eight declared for the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes at Ascot on Saturday.

Dawn Approach and Toronado are on track to clash in the QIPCO Sussex Stakes at Glorious Goodwood on Wednesday following the latest entry stage.