2015/16 Jumps Issue 1 - first Punter of the winter competition

Headlines

That’s The Way to Do It

John Sizing Up Nicely

Canyon to big for Faugheen

Sacre Sprints to Victory

Bell Rings Victory note

Report

It only took until the second race of the day to get the competition started, as in the 2m 4f novice chase, More of That ( Bob, Tony), went to post. Jumped well, close up, nudged along after 3 out, challenged 2 out, led last, pushed clear winning comfortably by 2 ½ l. He gets 14.5 points

On Sunday in the 21m grade 2 chase, Sprinter Sacre ( Cod, Steve ), took his chance, tracked leaders, led on bit after 4 out, in command from next, winning comfortably winning by 14l. He looked as though he is back to being a real force this season.

He gets 27.3 points.

At Cork in the 2m maiden hurdle, Bellshill ( Peej), went to post, tracked leaders when not fluent 1^st, chased leaders in 3^rd till closer before 3 out, , disputed lead before 2 out,

Travelled easily to lead soon after, not extended to win by 9l. He gets 22.2 points.

At Punchestown in the grade 2 novice chase, Sizing John ( Cliff) went to post, led and disputed lead, led narrowly from 7^th, extended lead from 4 out, pushed along and going best 2 out, driven clear approaching last and stayed on well, winning by 8l. He gets 43 points.

In the 2m grade 1 Morgiana hurdle, Nichols Canyon ( Bob, Martin, Tony), took his chance, made all, not fluent 1^st, raced keenly 3l clear at ½ way, reduced advantage at 5^th, pressed closely between last 2, ridden and lead again approaching last, all out closing stages , winning by ½ l. He gets 31.3 points.

On Monday at Plumpton in the 2m 3f novice chase, Le Mercurey (Lee), went to post, Tracked leader until approaching 4th, chased leading pair, 2nd again 6th, ridden to challenge between last 2, led last, well in command run-in winning by 6l. He gets 23.4 points.

           The John Torpey Memorial Trophy

                      November        Total

Bob                   45.8                45.8

Tony                 45.8                45.8

Cliff                   43                    43

Martin                31.3               31.3

Cod                    27.3                27.3

Steve                  27.3                27.3

Lee                     23.4               23.4

Peej                   22.2               22.2

Neil

News

Nicky Henderson appeared content with Whisper, Peace And Co and Josses Hill after the trio enjoyed a racecourse gallop at Newbury. Whisper is due to run in the Long distance hurdle at Newbury next weekend. Peace And Co, who extended his unbeaten record to four when winning the Triumph Hurdle at Cheltenham in March, is set to return to Prestbury Park for his seasonal debut in the International Hurdle on December 12.

Sara Bradstock continues to hope for the best after Coneygree suffered a minor setback on Monday The Cheltenham Gold Cup winner is due to contest the Hennessy Gold Cup at Newbury on Saturday week, but his participation was thrown into doubt when he spread a plate.Bradstock, who is assistant to her trainer-husband, Mark, is keeping her fingers crossed for a swift recovery with a weekend gallop judged crucial to Coneygree's plans.