2015 Flat Issue 4 - more winners

Headlines

Atalan wins at Chelmsford

Gleneagles claims more Gunieas

Al Kazeem Claims Gold Cup

Sir Scores at Gowran

Report

We start at Chelmsford last Tuesday, where in the 1m 5f handicap, Atalan ( Martin), went to post, led till headed after 4 f stayed with leader till led again  4 out, ridden and quickend clear over 2 out, in command when ran green and hung right 1 out, ran on winning readily by 4l. He gets 24.2 points.

On Saturday at the Curragh in the 1m group 1 Irish 2000 Guineas Gleneagles ( Bob, Cliff, Cod, Neil, Steve, Tony), went to post. Held up in mid division, on rails, progress when short of room 2 out, went 3^rd 1 out, quickend between horses inside last, led close home winning by ¾ l. He gets 26.4 points.

On Sunday in the 1m 2f Group 1 Gold Cup Al Kazeem (Steve), took his chance, chased leaders in 3^rd, ridden under 2 out, kept on well to challenge between horses final furlong, led close home, winning by a neck. He gets 56.2 points.

Yesterday at Gowran Park , Sir Isaac Newton ( Peej), went to post in the 7f maiden stakes, Tracked leaders, 4th early, 2nd soon after 2f, switched left to challenge from under 2f out, wandered slightly and led over 1f out, asserted inside final furlong, winning comfortably by 3 ¾ l. He gets 23 points.

On Sunday at Longchamp in the 1m 1f Group 1 Prix De Isphan, Solow ( Cliff, Peej), took his chance, waited with in 3^rd, shaken up and closed over 1 out, quickend to lead inside last, soon in control, winning comfortably by 1 ½ l. He gets 26.6 points.

Tonight at Sandown Consort ( Lee) took his chance in the 1m listed stakes, Tracked leaders, pushed along when not clear run and switched left just over 2f out, switched left again well over 1f out, challenged over 1f out, led final 150 yards, ridden and stayed on strongly, winning by 2 ½ l . He gets 30.6 points.

The John Torpey Memorial Trophy               

                   May           Totals

Cod            239.8         239.8

Bob             224.9         224.9

Neil            173.8        173.8

Tony           165.6          165.6

Cliff            149.3           149.3

Steve          137.1           137.1

Martin         105.5         105.4

Le e             104          104

Peej            90.1           90.1

News

Connections of dual Arc heroine Treve are confident the brilliant mare remains at the peak of her powers ahead of her highly anticipated return to action in the Prix Corrida at Saint-Cloud on Friday

Telescope is on course to put up a strong bid to repeat last year's victory in the Hardwicke Stakes at Royal Ascot

Osaila is expected to put her poor performance in the QIPCO 1000 Guineas behind her when she bids to redeem her reputation in the Coronation Stakes at Royal Ascot

2015 Flat Issue 3 - field well strung out as leaders set hot pace

Headlines

Angel Flies to Victory at Newmarket

Telescope Wins Aston Park

Night Thunders home at Newbury

Forgotten Rules at Navan

Report

We start at Newmarket last Thursday where in the 7f maiden fillies stakes, Angel Vision (Tony), took her chance, in touch in midfield, ridden and headway on far rail, over 1 out, chased leaders 1 out, ran on well to challenge inside final furlong , led close home, winning by a neck. She gets 31.2 points.

At Newbury on Saturday in the 1m 4f listed stakes Telescope (Bob), went to post, took keen hold, tracked leading pair, led over 2 out, shaken up and quickend well clear over 1 out, winning easily by 6l. He gets 27.2 points.

In the 1m group 1 Lockinge Stakes Night of Thunder ( Cod, Martin, Tony), went to post, chased leaders, led well over 1 out, driven out inside last, winning by a neck. He gets 28.8 points.

 

At Navan on Sunday in the 1m 6f group 3, Forgotten Rules ( Bob, Cliff, Cod, Neil, Peej), went to post, settled in 3^rd, took closer order over 3 out, led approaching last, soon strongly pressed, stayed on well and going away at finish, winning by 1 1/4l. He gets 17.1 points.

The John Torpey Memorial Trophy               

                   May           Totals

Cod            213.4         213.4

Bob             198.5         198.5

Neil            147.4         147.4

Tony           139.2          139.2

Cliff            96.3           96.3

Martin         81.2         81.2

Le e             73.7          73.7

Steve          54.5           54.5

Peej            40.5           40.5

News

Aidan O'Brien's Newmarket hero Gleneagles heads a field of 11 declared for the Tattersalls Irish 2,000 Guineas at the Curragh on Saturday, Ivawood, who finished third behind Gleneagles at Newmarket, renews rivalry

Dual Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe heroine Treve is "spot on" ahead of her return to action next week

Kevin Ryan believes the ground is turning in The Grey Gatsby's favour as he prepares his dual Group One winner for the Tattersalls Gold Cup at the Curragh on Sunday.

Epicuris came through a stalls test at Chantilly on Thursday morning but trainer Criquette Head-Maarek cannot rest on her laurels ahead of the French Derby, While the Group One winner successfully passed through the gates, he did so only accompanied by Nicolas Blondeau, the man renowned for helping Goldikova at the start of races. With the rules different in France to England, Head-Maarek will now apply for special dispensation for Blondeau to be with the Criterium de Saint-Cloud winner at the start of the Prix du Jockey Club.

Muthmir is set to head to Haydock on Saturday week as he continues his preparation for the King's Stand Stakes at Royal Ascot.

Sole Power will have his first run on home soil since August 2011 in the Weatherbys Ireland Greenlands Stakes at the Curragh on Saturday

Next week's Brigadier Gerard Stakes at Sandown is one of two options under consideration for Sir Michael Stoute's exciting middle-distance performer Arab Spring.

Free Eagle, ante-post favourite for Sunday's Tattersalls Gold Cup at the Curragh, will miss the race.

 

2015 Flat Issue 2 - On we go

Headlines

Hans Grabs Chester Vase

Dan Goes In At Musselburgh

Power Shift at Windsor

Mahsoob scores at York

The Osteopath wins at

Horn Blows Rivals Away

Report

We start at Chester last Thursday where in the 1m 4f group 3, Hans Holbein (Neil), went to post, made all , shaken up and increased tempo over 2 out, stayed on well and in command final furlong wining by 1 ¾ l . He gets 34.8 points.

At Longchamp on Sunday in the 5f group 3 Mecca’s Angel (Neil), went to post, with leaders on outer, ridden to lead approaching final furlong , driven clear winning comfortably by 2l. He gets 46.6 points.

On Monday at Mussleburgh Go Dan Go (Cod), took his chance in the 7f handicap, Dwelt, soon recovered tracking leading pair, went 2nd on inside over 2f out, led 2f out, ridden over 1f out, came clear final furlong, winning easily by 5l. He gets 29.2 points.

At Winsor in the 1m listed stakes, Shifting Power (Martin), went to post, Tracked leader, upsides 3f out, led on bit 2f out, driven final furlong, ran on well, winning by 1 ¾ l. He gets 27.2 points.

On Wednesday at York in the 1m 2f handicap Mahsoob (Bob), took his chance, Dwelt held up in rear, still plenty to do 2f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, edged left and ran on strongly to lead near finish, winning impressively by ½ l. He gets 26.4 points.

At Newcastle in the 1m 2f claiming stakes The Osteopath (Cod), went to post, Took keen hold, held up tracking leading trio, smooth headway into 3rd 3f out, closed between horses into 2nd over 1f out, quickened to lead entering final furlong, soon ridden clear, winning by 3 ½ l. He gets 24.4 points.

Today at York in the 1m 2f group 2, Golden Horn ( Bob, Cliff, Lee, Tony), took his chance, Held up off the pace in last pair, smooth headway on outside travelling well over 2f out, quickened to lead approaching final furlong, soon clear, winning impressively by 2 ¾ l. He gets 24.7 points.

Well what a shambles the Derby market is. The Dante winner is likely to go to France, the second and third in the Dante now head the market of those entered. Bally doyle  fancied runners are flopping on a regular basis, so on what we know currently, Chester winner Hans Holbein looks a tempting 14/1

The John Torpey Memorial Trophy                

                   May           Totals

Cod            167.5          167.5

Bob             154.2          154.2

Neil            130.3           130.3

Cliff            79.2           79.2

Tony           79.2          79.2

Le e             73.7          73.7

Steve          54.5           54.5

Martin         52.4          52.4

Peej            23.4           23.4

News

Jessica Harrington expressed her delight at the form of Bocca Baciata ahead of the filly's intended outing in the Irish 1,000 Guineas at the Curragh later this month.

Night Of Thunder is the star attraction among a final field of 18 declared for the Al Shaqab Lockinge Stakes at Newbury on Saturday, Aljamaaheer, third in the race in 2013, is set to line up for trainer Roger Varian

Brown Panther will have to give weight away to his five rivals if he is to follow up his impressive win in the Dubai Gold Cup., in the Yorkshire Cup

Although having travelled the world, the race will be the first time Tom Dascombe's seven-year-old has set foot on the Knavesmire.

Owner-breeder Michael Owen said: "Brown Panther has been the horse of a lifetime for me and I couldn't have been more thrilled with his Dubai win.

"He has been in great form since and I am very much looking forward to the Yorkshire Cup. He has never run at York before and, although it should suit him, he has to give weight to some strong opponents.

2015 Flat Issue 1 - everyone has points on the board

Headlines

Eagle swoops in Guineas

Twilight shines

Birdman Flies in

Mutasayyid scores

Bragging Claims Rights

Cirrus Lands Ganay

Report

We start at Newmarket on Saturday in the 1m grade 1 2000 guineas, where Gleneagles ( Bob, Cliff, Cod, Neil, Steve, Tony) and Territories ( Lee), went to post, .

Gleneagles Raced stand side in touch, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, ridden and ran on, winning by 2 1/4l He gets 54.5 points.

Territories , Raced stand side held up, headway 2f out, effort entering final furlong, ran on to go 2nd towards finish, no threat to winner 2^nd, 2 ¼ l. He gets 24 points.

In the 6f handicap, Twilight Son (Bob), took his chance, Close up, headway over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on, winning by 2l. He gets 23.6 points.

In the 7f handicap, Mutasayyid (Martin), took his chance, Tracked leader, ridden over 1f out, joined leader inside final furlong, led post, winning by a neck. He gets 25.2 points.

At Thirsk in the 7f handicap Birdman (Peej), went to post, Mid-division, headway over 3f out, led over 1f out, kept on well, winning by 2 1/4l. He gets 23.4 points.

On Sunday in the 1m 1f group 2, Bragging (Bob, Lee), took his chance, Tracked leader 2f, close up, ridden and every chance over 1f out, joined leader inside final furlong, led towards finish , winning by ¾ l. He gets 25 points.  

At Longchamp in the group 1 , 1m 2f Prix Ganay, Cirrus Des Aigles (Cod), went to post, soon ledand made rest, allowed to dictate, shaken up and quickend 2 out, found plenty when pressedinside last, asserted and pushed out, winning readily by 1 3/4l . He gets 59.4 points.

Today at Chester in the 1m 2f maiden stakes Cymro (Neil) went to post, 2nd for 1f, tracked leaders, closed 2f out, led over 1f out, soon hard ridden, joined inside final furlong, stayed on well, in command towards finish, winning by ¾ l. He gets 41 points.

 The John Torpey Memorial Trophy               

                   May           Totals

Cod            113.9          113.9

Bob             103.1          103.1

Neil            95.5           95.5

Cliff            54.5            54.5

Steve          54.5           54.5

Tony           54.5          54.5 

Martin         25.2          25.2

Le e             49              49

Peej            23.4           23.4

News

Roger Varian's Dewhurst winner Belardo was among 10 colts taken out of the French 2000 Guineas at the latest forfeit stage

Aidan O'Brien has won the Chester Vase five times in the last eight years, most notably with subsequent Epsom Derby hero Ruler Of The World in 2013.

Ballydoyle are this season represented by Hans Holbein, who struck twice on soft ground last month. The son of Montjeu has never raced over this far, but he has plenty of stamina in his pedigree as a close relation to smart stayer Sans Frontieres.

Zawraq could skip the Derrinstown Derby Trial this weekend if the ground is too soft.

Anita Chambers says Cannock Chase can land the Betfair Huxley Stakes at Chester on Thursday

Roger Varian reports Aljamaaheer to be on course for a shot at the Al Shaqab Lockinge Stakes at Newbury later this month

Pique Sous has been ruled out of the Ascot Gold Cup due to a setback

 
 

Jumps 2014/15 Issue 23 - Tony crowned champion

Headlines

Faugheen Champion in Ireland

Annie has the Power

Report

We start at Punchestown on Friday where in the 2m grade 1 Champion hurdle Faugheen ( Bob, Cliff, Cod, Lee, Martin, Peej, Tony), went to post, Made all, asserted straight, stayed on well run-in, winning easily by 8l . He gets 26.3 points.

On Saturday in the 2m2 f Mares Champion Hurdle Annie Power ( Bob, Cliff, Cod, Lee, Martin, Peej, Tony), took her chance, Made all, went clear after 2 out, pushed along approaching last, stayed on strongly run-in, winning easily by 10l , She gets 26.1 points.

  

So the curtain comes down on the Jumps competition, Cod was trainer of the month, and Tony is crowned Champion. Well done both

The John Torpey Memorial Trophy

                   April           Total

Tony          297.9             910.6

Cliff           189.4               860.7

Lee             227.3               837.5

Cod           371.1                756.2

Peej            191.2                691.1

Martin         80                    466.9

Bob           101.3                448.2

Neil            27.6                395.1

Steve          30.7               327.8

 

2015 Flat Profile - The Grey Gatsby

The Grey Gatsby 4 y gr c Mastercraftsman – Marie Vision. ( Neil, Peej)

High class performer who has won 4 of his 11 starts but is far better than those bare statistics. He made a winning debut at York in July 2013, winning a 6f maiden by ¾ l from Brazos.He was then stepped up in class and trip a month later at the same track , finishing 2^nd , in a7f group 3, beaten a neck by Treaty of Paris, and filled the same place in a 7f group 2 at Doncaster in September, beaten 3l by Outstrip. He finished the season with a rather disappointing 7^th in the 1m Group Racing Post Trophy at Doncaster in October , beaten 11 ½ l behind Kingston Hill. He reappeared at Newmarket last April, finishing 2^nd in a 1m group 3beaten 2l by Toormore, then finished 10^th in the 2000 Guineas. He then went to York in May and won a 1m 2f group 2 by ¾ l from Arod, then went to France and landed the Group 1 , 1m 2f Prix Du Jockey Club by 3 l from Shamkiyr at Chantilly on 1 June.

He then disappointed at Longchamp in July, finishing 6^th, beaten 8 1/4l behind Gallante in the 1m 4f Group 1 Grand Prix De Paris, then went to York in August and finished 2^nd to Australia in the 1m 2f Group 1 Juddmonte stakes, and finished the season with victory at Leopardstown , taking the 1m 2f Irish Champion stakes by a neck from Australia. He will be a top class prospect for the middle distance races this season and has put northern flat racing back on the map.

Trainer K.Ryan

2015 Flat Profile - Salt Island

Salt Island 3 YBC Exceed and Excel             (Steve)

Useful looking colt who has won 2 of his 3 starts, he made a winning debut at Windsor in August last year, winning a 6f maiden by 3 ¼ l from Best Endeavour. He had obviously shown plenty at home as he was only 3/1 on that occasion. He then finished 5^th at Doncaster in a 6f listed stakes, beaten 3 ½ l by Code Red, and reappeared at Newmarket recently, winning a 6f handicap by 3 1/l from Properus.  That is quite an impressive margin and he holds an entry in the Irish 2000 guineas, and he could end up a smart sprinter / miler this year.

Trainer C.Hills