2017 Flat Issue 19 - More news than action

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Mutakatif Lands Chester Stakes

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At Chester on Saturday in the 7f novice stakes Mukakatif ( Neil), went to post, raced keenly, made all, quickend 2 out, 3l clear 1 out, kept on inside last, reduced advantage as eased close home, winning cosily by a neck, he gets 23.6 points.

The  John Torpey Memorial Trophy

                 September        Total

Martin           00                  645.3

Cliff                00                 619.2

Lee                  00                 539

Bob                00                  501.3

Neil               23.6                 471.2

Steve              00                   457.3

Tony               00                420.7

Peej                 00              420.4

Cod                 00               136.6

The Editor was trainer of the month for August

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Charlie Hills told the punter that Mukakatif is likely to be put away now for next season following his win at Chester. Charlie said, he is a big horse and will be a better 3 year old. He has some smart form and it is probably job done for the season.

. Limato is a "very doubtful" runner in the 32Red Sprint Cup at Haydock on Saturday, trainer Henry Candy has revealed.

The five-year-old has struck twice at Group One level, having landed both the July Cup at Newmarket and the Prix de la Foret at Chantilly last season.

He has failed to add to his tally this term, but has run several fine races in defeat, including a runner-up finish behind Harry Angel when defending his July Cup crown.

Candy had hoped to bring his charge back to the track this weekend following his fourth place in the Lennox Stakes at Goodwood last month, but not for the first time, his plans have been scuppered by the weather.

"It is very doubtful he'll run at Haydock. He's in good form, but I think the ground will be too soft and there's more rain forecast," said the Wantage-based trainer.

Talaayeb could go for the Group Two Park Stakes at Doncaster on Saturday week following her success at York's Ebor meeting.

Martyn Meade is ready to let Eminent take his chance in the QIPCO Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown on Saturday, with Frankie Dettori set to take the ride. Decorated Knight, Churchill, Cliffs Of Moher, Lancaster Bomber and The Grey Gatsby also hold entries

In the Matron stakes, Persuasive, Rhododendron and Wuheida hold entries.