Lucki Lands Cheltenham Points
Sporting John lands Handicap Hurdle
Riviere D’etele scores at Punchestown
Threeunderthrufive lands novice chase
Nube Negra lands Shloer Chase
I like it Moves Quicker than Rivals
Sharjah Takes Morgiana hurdle
Report
We Start at Cheltenham on Saturday where in the 2m grade 2 novice chase Third Time Lucki ( Bob, Martin), went to post, Took keen hold, tracked leader, led just after 8th, good jump 4 out, soon went clear, jumped slightly right 3 out, pushed along and reduced lead after 2 out, ridden briefly run-in, winning comfortably by 4 ½ l. He gets 21.4 points.
In the 2m 4f grade 3 handicap chase, Protektorat ( Peej, Steve), took his chance, Jumped right on occasions, held up in midfield, mistake 5th, pushed along after 3 out, ridden and outpaced before 2 out, headway but hung left from 2 out, went second run-in, kept on well but just held, finishing 2nd beaten ¾ l . He gets 14.1 points.
In the 3m listed handicap hurdle Sporting John ( Cliff), went to post, Held up in midfield, headway 7th, tracked leaders 3 out, ridden home turn, disputed lead approaching last, soon led, kept on well towards finish, winning by 2 ½ l. He gets 31 points.
At Punchestown in the 2m 1f grade 2 novice chase Riviere D’etel (Neil), went to post, Jumped well, disputed lead, led from 1st, increased tempo and went clear after 3 out, went further clear going easily approaching last, kept on well run-in, winning impressively by 21 l. He gets 47 points.
On Sunday in the 3 novice chase Threeunderthrufive (Bob), took his chance, Pressed leader, left in lead and made rest from 3rd, not fluent 5 out, pushed along before 2 out, ridden and kept on well run-in, winning by 4 ¼ l. He gets 27.5 points.
In the 2m grade 2 chase, Nube Negra (Cod, Peej), went to post, Held up in rear, chased leaders going easily before 3 out, led after 2 out, pushed along and not fluent last, ridden and went clear run-in, winning comfortably by 6l. He gets 23.25 points.
In the 2m grade 2 novice hurdle, I Like To Move It (Peej) Made all, clear 1st, not fluent 3rd, pushed along and increased tempo after 2 out, good jump last, ridden and kept on well run-in, always doing enough, winning by 2l. He gets 43.34 points.
At Punchestown in the 2m grade 1 Morgiana hurdle Sharjah (Cod), took his chance, Tracked leader, pressed leader 3 out, led going easily last, edged right then ridden clear run-in, kept on well, winning by 3l. He gets 53. 8 points.
The John Torpey Memorial Trophy
November Total
Cod 77.05 77.05
Martin 64.74 64.74
Bob 48.9 48.9
Neil 47 47
Peej 37.35 37.35
Cliff 35 35
Steve 14.1 14.1
Grand Slam
Leg 1 Neil
Leg 2 Tony
Leg 3 Tony
Leg 4 Cliff
Leg 5 Neil
Leg 6 Peej
Leg 7 Tony
Leg 8 Steve
Leg 9 Steve
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News
Martin has replaced Cadzand with Midnight River
The Betfair Hurdle will be a major target for I Like To Move It with Nigel Twiston-Davies keen to test his credentials in the competitive Newbury handicap hurdle following his impressive success at Cheltenham's November meeting on Sunday.
Threeunderthrufive ignited a Grand National dream for the McNeill family after his staying power proved the difference in a dominant win in the 3m½f novice chase. The six-year-old could move out of novice company next, however, with the Coral Welsh Grand National one possibility.
"That was a nice jumping and staying performance," said trainer Paul Nicholls, whose last success in this race came with subsequent Grade 1 winner Black Corton. "I just said to Max [McNeill] he'd be superb for it [National Hunt Chase], and something like the Reynoldstown in the spring could suit."
Daryl Jacob and Nigel Twiston-Davies believe better ground will not hinder the chance of Bristol De Mai when he bids to equal the record of the mighty Kauto Star and win a fourth Betfair Chase at Haydock on Saturday.
My Drogo will bid to banish memories of his dramatic fencing bow when he returns to Cheltenham next month. Trainer Dan Skelton has set his sights on the Jockey Club Cheltenham and SW Syndicate Novices’ Chase on December 11, after My Drogo exited two out in what proved an extraordinary match race at Prestbury Park on Friday.
Nicky Henderson believes we may see Epatante return to her brilliant best this season with the trainer sounding very hopeful that back surgery over the summer has corrected the cause of last season's disappointment. The 2020 Champion Hurdle winner may once more be a force in the best two-mile races, if an operation to correct kissing spines has made a difference, and the signs were good as she pleased Henderson in the annual gallops morning organised to promote next week's Ladbrokes Winter Carnival.
Weekend Entries
Ascot Friday
1.30 Go Dante, Jonbon
Haydock Saturday
12.10 Go Dante
1.50 Bravemansgame
3.00 Bristol De Mai
Ascot
1.30 Fable
2.05 Defi Du Seuil
2.40 Buzz
3.15 Sky Pirate
Navan Sunday
12.50 Journey With Me
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