Saturday, 22 March 2014

2013/14 Jumps Edition 17 - 20.3.14

Headlines


Dynaste Flies to Victory in Ryan Air
Wood is Very Good in Albert Bartlett
Windermere Lords it in Gold Cup
Le Vent De Antan wins at Navan


Report


Well last week it looked as if Peej had stolen a big march at the top, then we get two of the biggest points scorers in one edition ever, and it’s far from over !

We start at Cheltenham last Thursday where in the 2m 5f grade 1 RyanAir chase, Dynaste, (Cod, Martin, Neil, Steve, Tony), went to post, held up towards rear, improved from 4 out, pushed along and quickend to chase leaders approaching 2 out, , strong run to go close second last, led run in , found plenty to win by 2 ½ l. He gets 53.5 points.  

On Thursday in the 3m grade 1 Albert Bartlett novice hurdle, Very Wood (Bob), went to post, held up, steady headway after 3 out, ridden and switched left to go close 2nd approaching last, led soon on run in stayed on well to draw clear final 1oo yards, he gets 153.8 points.

In the 3m 2f Grad1 Gold Cup Chase, Lord Windermere ( Neil), took his chance, in rear and detached 10th, driven 4 out, still plenty to do 3 out, headway under pressure 2 out, chased leaders last, led and hung badly left run in , got up close home to win by a short head. He gets 146.8 points.

At Navan on Sunday in the 2m 4f maiden hurdle, Le Vent D’Antan ( Cod), went to post, soon tracked leaders, travelled well to lead 5 out, in command from 2 out, winning easily by 9l. He gets 23.2 points.

Points
John Torpey Memorial Trophy

                          March       Total
Peej                       324.7            788
Neil                        299.1           695.2
Tony                      137               652.3
Martin                    158.9           446.9
Cod                        197              437
Steve                      277.4            427
Bob                         214             408.4
Cliff                       60.4              345.6

News

Following discussions last week with all concerned, next season’s jump competition will be extended to include the Punchestown Festival




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