2013/14 Jumps Edition 5 - 19.12.13

Headlines

Briar Hill wins Match

The New One impessive at Cheltenham

Farmer Flies Sky High

Report

We start at Cheltenham last Friday where in the 2m 1f handicap hurdle, The Sky Farmer (Cliff), went to post, Mid-division, closed 3rd, challenged 3 out, led before last, soon pressed, stayed on well and drew clear final 100 yards, winning by 4l, he gets 28.6 points.

On Saturday in the 2m1 f grade 2 hurdle, The New One (All), took his chance, Tracked leaders, not fluent 2nd, went 2nd before 3 out, led approaching last where not fluent, joined flat, ridden to assert, drew clear final 100 yards, winning by 6l, he gets 26.8 points.

On Sunday  at Navan in the 2m 4f grade 1 Novice hurdle Briar Hill ( Cod, Peej), took his chance, Made all, slight mistake 3 out and pushed along, went clear from before last, stayed on well, winning by 4 1/l , he gets 26.1 ponts

Points

John Torpey Memorial Trophy

            November,  December         Total

Neil            212.2          63.2          265.4

Peej           134.3         105.9            240.2   

Martin      106.7           64.7           171.4

Cliff            81.8         55                161.4

Tony          76.3          82               158.3

Cod            49.2           79.5           128.9

Bob           61                26.8          89.8

Steve           38.6           26.8           65.4

Apologies to Martin who only got single points for Diamond King, this has now been amended.

News

A mouthwatering clash between Hurricane Fly and Triumph Hurdle winner Our Conor is still on the cards after the pair were among nine horses left in the Ryanair Hurdle at Leopardstown on Sunday week Annie Power and Jezki are also entered.