Flat Edition 3 - 23.5.13

Headlines

Farhh to Good for his Rivals

Dundonnell Wins at Newmarket

Report

A fairly quiet week, we start at Newbury last Saturday where Farhh ( Martin), took his chance in the 1m, group 1 Lockinge stakes, Tracked leaders, keen early, led over 1f out, ran on well, winning impressively by 4l.

He gets 57.2 points.

At Newmarket Dundonell (Steve), went to post in the 7f listed stakes, In touch on outer, ridden and headway to chase leader over 1f out, led well inside final furlong, winning by 1 ¾ l. He gets 35 points.

Table

The John Torpey Memorial Trophy

Points

                       May      Total

Cliff                   214.1       214.1

Martin              181.4      181.4

Tony                125.2         125.2 

Neil                  111.7        111.7

Peej                  97.5         97.5

Bob                    93.2         93.2

Cod                  80.7        80.7

Steve                47             47      

News

Encke has been banned for 6 months having tested positive as part of the ongoing Godolphin investigation, a blow to Neil and the Editor

French Investec Derby hope Ocovango enjoyed a nice breeze at Epsom as part of the yearly 'Breakfast With The Stars' morning at the Surrey circuit. The Andre Fabre-trained inmate engaged in some pleasing work over the Derby trip and drew readily clear of his lead horse.Fabre said: "They went quite quietly, the idea was to just show him the bend and the downhill trip. It was not a serious workout but he was moving well and it was useful.

Telescope has a sore left shin and "won't be running" in the Investec Derby at Epsom on June 1, said trainer Sir Michael Stoute.

Royal Ascot's Prince of Wales's Stakes may come just too soon for Cirrus Des Aigles, according to his trainer Corine Barande-Barbe. Barande-Barbe has not given up all hope of a return to Berkshire just yet for the 16-times winner, who missed the Hong Kong Cup in December with an injury.