2016 Flat Issue 4 - six winners this week

Headlines

Sheebab wins at Sandown

Moonlight Lands Cup at York

Gershwin Hits High Note at Leicester

The Tin Man Rattles home at Windsor

Pallasator rules at Sandown in Henry 11 stakes

Time Passes Sandown Test

Report

We start at Sandown last Thursday where in the 1m 2f maiden , Shabeeb (Peej), took his chance, Headway and close up after 2f, switched left 3f out, headway 2f out, led inside final furlong, ridden and ran on, winning by 1 1/4l. He gets 26.2 points.

On Saturday at York in the 1m 6f listed stakes, Moonrise Landing (Peej), went to post, Held up towards rear, headway over 3f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, held on well, winning by 3/4l. She gets 31.6 points.

On Tuesday at Leicester in the 1m 2f handicap Gershwin ( Lee) took his chance, Held up towards rear, smooth headway entering final 2f, shaken up to lead inside final furlong, ran on, winning comfortably by ¾ l. He gets 28.6 points.

At Windsor in the 6f listed stakes, The Tin Man (Lee, Peej), went to post, Held up towards rear, good headway on outside over 2f out, 2nd over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on strongly winning by 2l. He gets 16 points.

Tonight at Sandown in the 2m group 3, Pallasator ( Neil), went to post, Went to post early, keen tracked leaders, headway to chase leader over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on, winning by 2 ¼ l. He gets 41.6 points.

In the 1m 2f group 3, Time Test (Bob. Lee, Steve), took his chance, Held up in rear, headway approaching final furlong, challenged entering final furlong, ridden and ran on to lead towards finish, winning by a neck. He gets 18.9 points.

The  John Torpey Memorial Trophy

                      May               Total

Peej                   183.1          183.1

Martin                130.4          130.4

Neil                   116.8         116.8

Bob                    109.1            109.1

Lee                     105.9            105.9

Cliff                   102.4            102.4

Tony                  88.3            88.3

Steve                  76               76

Cod                    68.4           68.4

News

A final decision has yet to be made on whether Qipco 2000 Guineas runner-up Massaat will bid to go one place better in the Investec Derby at Epsom

Gifted Master could bid to extend his winning streak to six in the 188bet Sandy Lane Stakes at Haydock on Saturday.

Clive Cox expects to see a much-improved performance from Kodi Bear in the Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot Sent off third favourite to make a winning return in the Lockinge at Newbury earlier this month, the four-year-old failed to get competitive after finishing a never-nearer seventh.

With a run now under his belt, the Lambourn handler is optimistic the son of Kodiac can show his true colours in the Royal Ascot Group One on June 14. He said: "There were no secrets that Kodi Bear needed the run

Limato is to stay at a mile for the time being, with Henry Candy favouring the Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot

Joe Tuite has been dealt a blow with the news that Litigant has suffered another setback and has been ruled out of his summer targets

Harry Dunlop intends to stick to his guns with Robin Of Navan and take aim at the French Derby at Chantilly

2016 Flat Issue 3 - Could be a low-scoring competition

Headlines

Barsanti lands Jorvik Stakes

Belardo stars in Lockinge

Report

We start at York on Friday where in the 1m 4f handicap Barsanti ( Lee), went to post, tracked leaders, smooth headway to laed 2 out, pushed clear 1 out, ridden inside final furlong kept on well, winning by 2l. He gets 25.6 points.

On Saturday at Newbury in the 1m Group 1 Lockinge Stakes, Belardo (Martin, Peej), went to post, went left start, soon behind, headway and switched left over 1 out, strong run to lead well inside last, winning by 1 l. He gets 34.1 points.

The  John Torpey Memorial Trophy

                      May               Total

Martin                130.4          130.4

Peej                   109.3          109.3  

Cliff                   102.4            102.4

Bob                    90.2            90.2

Tony                  88.3            88.3

Neil                   75.2            75.2

Cod                    68.4           68.4

Steve                  57.1           57.1

Lee                     42.4            42.4

News

Brilliant Qipco 1000 Guineas winner Minding is not certain to take her chance in the Tattersalls-sponsored Irish version at the Curragh on Sunday. He said: "We have left Minding in the race but she is not a definite runner and it is possible that Ballydoyle might run instead of her.

Fascinating Rock and Found are on a collision course in the Tattersalls Gold Cup at the Curragh on Sunday

Midterm may still make the Investec Derby line-up despite being found to have sustained a sore hamstring when a disappointing favourite for the Dante Stakes at York last week.

So Mi Dar is lame and misses the Oaks

Mecca's Angel heads a field of 16 for the Temple Stakes at Haydock on Saturday

2016 Flat Issue 2 - Pace picking up

Headlines

Ranger Shoots down Rivals

Dartmouth lands Ormonde stakes

Don’t Touch is left Alone

Cajoled Needs Little encouragement at Nottingham

So Mi Dar lands Musidora Stakes

Memory is Magical In Duke Of York

Report

We start at Chester last Thursday where in the 1m 4f Group 3, US Army Ranger ( Cliff, Cod, Martin, Steve), went to post, Tracked leader, headway to lead 1f out, soon ridden, stayed on under pressure when hard pressed inside final furlong, held on, winning by a short head. He gets 16.3 points.

On Friday in the 1m 5f Group 3, Dartmouth (Martin), took his chance, made all, ridden over 1 out, edged left when pressed, inside final furlong, ran on under pressure, always doing enough, winning by a neck. He gets 33.8 points.

At Nottingham on Saturday in the 1m handicap, Cajoled ( Cliff Martin), took her chance, Held up, headway on outer 3f out, led over 1f out, ridden and ran on well , winning by 1 ¾ l. She gets 17.2 points.

At Haydock in the 6f listed stakes, Don’t Touch (Martin, Tony), went to post , tracked leaders, effort over 2 out, led last 75 yards, edged left, driven out, winning by 1 ¼ l. He gets 12.2 points.

On Wednesday at York in the 6f group 2, Magical Memory (Neil, Peej), took his chance, Tracked leader, driven to challenge over 2f out, led approaching final furlong, stayed on strongly, winning by ½ l. He gets 23.1 points.

In the 1m 2f Group 3, So Mi Dar ( Cliff, Lee, Martin, Steve), took her chance, Steadied start, took keen hold in rear, headway over 2f out, led 2f out, driven clear inside final furlong, winning impressively by 4l. She gets  16.8 points.

The  John Torpey Memorial Trophy

                      May               Total

Cliff                   102.4            102.4

Martin                96.3         96.3

Bob                    90.2            90.2

Tony                  88.3            88.3

Neil                   75.2            75.2

Peej                   75.2             75.2

Cod                    68.4           68.4

Steve                  57.1           57.1

Lee                     16.8            16.8

News

Trainer Ralph Beckett has confirmed his Classic heroine Simple Verse an intended runner in the Investec Coronation Cup at Epsom

James Fanshawe is to "play it by ear" regarding the return to action of improving sprinter The Tin Man after ruling him out of the Duke of York Clipper Logistics Stakes at York

Aidan O'Brien is planning a total rethink with Air Force Blue as he tries to get back on the winning track in the Tattersalls Irish 2,000 Guineas at the Curragh on Saturday week

Aidan O'Brien is steadily bringing Order Of St George back to full fitness following a minor setback, O'Brien said: "Order Of St George is on the way back and he will hopefully go to Navan for a racecourse gallop, then we will see after that.

"If that went well, he might go to the Saval Beg and if that went well, he might go to Royal Ascot.

Aidan O'Brien's Minding is set to be targeted at the Investec Oaks, possibly via the Tattersalls Irish 1000 Guineas

Aidan O'Brien feels top-class older filly Found is developing into "something very special". Last year's Breeders' Cup Turf heroine suffered defeat on her seasonal reappearance in the Alleged Stakes, but bounced back to win the Mooresbridge and will return to the highest level in the Tattersalls Gold Cup on Sunday week

Ante-post favourite Limato is among 13 horses declared for the Al Shaqab Lockinge Stakes at Newbury on Saturday despite concerns about the ground. Kodi Bear , Belardo and Toormore also hold entries

Punter all-time scores!

Well, since 2012/13 anyway...

Overall

Cliff     20,020.45

Neil      19,397.27

Steve    19,173.87

Peej      18,904.96

Bob      17,844.76

Martin 15,668.70

Cod      15,620.94

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Tony    14,305.8

Lee       5,624.1

Micky   1,003.8
John     776.3

Flat

Cliff      10,286.05

Neil       9,868.58

Bob       9,206.04

Steve     8,752.69

Martin  7,513.73

Peej       7,345.30

Cod       7,076.26

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Tony     7,173.8

Lee        2,929.3

Jumps

Peej     11,559.66

Steve   10,421.18

Cliff     9,734.4

Neil      9,528.69

Bob     8,638.72

Cod     8,544.68

Martin 8,154.97

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Tony    7,132

Lee      2,694.8

Micky    1003.8

John       776.3

2016 Flat Issue 1 - A day early!

Headlines

Minding Wins 1000 Guineas

Found lands Moorsbridge Stakes

Report

We start at Newmarket on Saturday where in the Group 1, 1m 2000 Gunieas, Massaat (Tony), took his chance, Keen, tracked leaders, ridden and every chance over 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong, finishing 2^nd beaten 1 ½ l. He gets 24 points.

On Sunday in the group 1, 1m 1000 guineas, Minding ( Bob, Cliff, Cod, Neil, Peej, Tony), Ballydoyle (Steve), took their chances.

Minding, Always prominent, led over 2f out, quickened clear approaching final furlong, winning impressively by 3 ½ l . She gets 52.1 points.

Ballydoyle, Dwelt in rear, headway when not clear run over 1f out, ran on final furlong, no threat to winner, finishing 2^nd beaten 3 1/2l. She gets 24 points.

At The Curragh on Monday Found (Bob), took her chance in the 1m 2f group 3, Held up in rear, progress in straight, 3rd and not clear run over 1f out, challenged between horses and led over 100 yards out, kept on well, winning comfortably by 1 1/4l  she gets 38.1 points

The  John Torpey Memorial Trophy

                      May               Total

Bob                    90.2            90.2

Tony                  76.1               76.1

Neil                   52.1            52.1

Cliff                   52.1            52.1

Peej                   52.1             52.1

Cod                    52.1           52.1

Steve                  24              24

Lee                     00               00

Martin                00              00

News

Aidan O'Brien is considering giving Air Force Blue another chance to prove himself over a mile in the Tattersalls Irish 2,000 Guineas at the Curragh on May 21

Owen Burrows is not ruling out the possibility of Qipco 2000 Guineas runner-up Massaat taking aim at next month's Investec Derby

Aidan O'Brien expects US Army Ranger to learn some valuable lessons when he tackles Thursday's MBNA Chester Vase on the Roodee

Nathra is on course for her second Classic appearance in next week's Poule d'Essai des Pouliches at Deauville

Ed Walker is in two minds about whether to step Stormy Antarctic up in trip or keep him to a mile following his no-show in the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket on Saturday.