Jumps Edition 8 - 4.1.13

The Punter wishes its readers a happy and prosperous New Year

Headlines

Hurricane Fly’s Again

Door Slammed in Rivals faces

Report

A quiet week with a lot of meetings cancelled but the scoreboard still ticks over as we move in to 2013.

On Saturday at Leopardstown, Hurricane Fly ( Neil, Tony), took his chance in the 2m Grade 1 Istabraq Festival Hurdle, Tracked leader in 2nd, led entering straight, quickened clear before last, winning easily by 7l. He gets 26.3 points.

At Uttoxeter on Monday Shutthefrontdoor ( Neil) went to post in the 2m maiden hurdle, Jumped left at times, prominent, led 4th, clear before last, winning  easily by 16 l. He gets 25.4 points.

Points

                       December     Total

Neil                   222           362.3

Steve                  229           345.8

Tony                  271.4        324

Martin               196.5         293.5

John                 219.6        271.7

Cod                    215.5        243.7

Bob                  201            239.6

Peej                  208.5        222

Cliff                  114.1         164

So Tony is trainer of the month for December, Congratulations. !

News

David Bridgwater is keeping his fingers crossed The Giant Bolster can get his season back on track in the Argento Chase at Cheltenham at the end of the month.