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.

2013/14 Jumps Edition 4 - 12.12.13

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Unioniste Rules At Aintree

Ligionniere Marches to Victory    

Report

We start at Aintree last Saturday , where in the 3m 1f listed chase, Unioniste ( Neil), went to post, held up in touch, went 2^nd from 15^th, not fluent 3 out, ridden to lead approaching last, driven out and stayed on well to draw clear flat, winning by 7l. He gets 36.4 points

At Punchestown on Sunday, Arvika Ligeonniere, ( Cliff, Peej),  went to post, in the 2m 4f grade 1 John Durkan memorial chase, tracked leader till 2^nd, soon led, in command and jumped well, from 2 out, winning easily by 9l. He gets 26.4 points.

Points

John Torpey Memorial Trophy

            November,  December         Total

Neil            212.2          36.4          238.6.

Peej           134.3         53             187.3   

Martin      106.7           26.6           133.3

Tony          76.3          55.2            131.5

Cliff            81.8         26.4            108.2

Bob           61                                  61

Cod            49.2           26.6           75.8

Steve           38.6                           38.6

2013/14 Jumps Edition 3 - 5.12.13

Headlines

    Flag Flies High At Newcastle

Tent Makes Pitch for Cheltenham.

Cossack Dances Home At Fairyhouse

Jezki makes Wining Return

Report

We start at Wetherby last week, wher in the 2m novice hurdle Diamond King ( Martin), took his chance, tracked leaders, led 3 out, shaken up and went clear readily, winning by 4 ½ l. He gets 11.3 points.

At Newcastle last Saturday where Green Flag ( Cliff), went to post in the 3m novice chase, chased leaders, niggled along ½ way, closed 5 out, led next, in front when left clear 2 out, winning by 9l. He gets 23.6 points.

In the 2m grade 1 Fighting 5^th hurdle My Tent Or Yours ( Cod, Martin, Peej, Steve, Tony), took his chance, took keen hold, held up, hit 5^th, not fluent next, smooth headway to lead 2 out, shaken up and quickend after last, winning comfortably by 3l. He gets 26.6 points.

At Newbury in the 3m 2f handicap chase, Rocky Creek ( Cliff, Steve ) took his chance, chased leaders, strong challenge from 3 out and upsides last, ridden soon after, kept on same pace, finishing 2^nd, beaten 2 ¾ l. He gets 12 points.

On Sunday at Fairyhouse, Don Cossack ( Tony) went to post in the 2m 4f grade 1 Drinmore novice chase, held up , jumped left at times, niggled along from ninth, went 2^nd before straight, under pressure from 2 out in 3^rd, good jump last and led flat, stayed on well to win by 1 ¾ l. He gets 55.2 points

In the 2m 4f grade 1 Hatton Grace hurdle, Jezki ( Cod, Martin, Peej), went to post, held up, not fluent 2nd, modest 4^th before 7^th, took closer order from 4 out, headway between horses from 3 out, and travelling well before 2 out, soon led, mistake last, kept on well run in , winning by 1 ¾ l. He gets 26.6 points.

Points

John Torpey Memorial Trophy

            November,  December         Total

Neil            212.2                            202.2

Peej           134.3         26.6            160.9   

Martin      106.7           26.6           133.3

Tony          76.3          55.2            131.5

Cliff            81.8                              81.8

Bob           61                                  61

Cod            49.2           26.6           75.8

Steve           38.6                           38.6

I overstated Neil’s points by 10 last week which has been adjusted.

Neil was November trainer of the month.

News

Invictus broke down after the Hennessey and is likely to be retired

Trainer Kim Bailey is keen to see how Charlie Hall hero Harry Topper fares on a sounder surface as he faces just two opponents at Sandown on Friday. Harry Topper faces  Paul Nicholls trained Rolling Aces and Gary Moore's Vino Griego in the Future Stars Chase over an extended three miles, and Bailey said: "He's all ready to go and it will be an interesting race as it will be the