2017/18 Jumps Issue 22 - Ashers' lead is eroded

Headlines

Gumball wins at Ludlow

Un De Sceau lands PunchestownChase

Next Destination lands Novice Stayers Crown

Faugheen lands Champion Stayers

Report

On Tuesday at Ludlow in the 2m novice hurdle, Gumball (Neil), went to post, Prominent, led 2nd, drew clear 3 out, mistake next, stayed on well, winning by 6l. He gets 22.4 points.

At Punchestown in the 2m grade 1 champion chase, Un De Seaucx (Cliff, Peej, Tony), went to post, Made all, clear at halfway, pushed along and clear before 2 out, ridden and stayed on well run-in, winning by 2 ¾ l. He gets 29.3 points.

On Wednesday in the 3m Grade 1 novice hurdle, Next Destination (Tony), went to post, Soon chased leaders in 5th, closed and slight mistake 2 out, 3rd approaching straight, soon on terms, gained narrow lead run-in and stayed on well, winning by a neck. He gets 53.8 points.

Today, in the 3m grade 1 Champion Stayers Hurdle, Faugheen ( Cliff, Tony), took his chance, Quickly away and made all, clear at halfway, slightly reduced advantage 2 out, went clear again entering straight, ridden and stayed on run-in, winning comfortably by13l. He gets 31.1 points.

In the 2m grade 1 novice chase, Footpad (Tony), went to post, Made all, went clear before 2 out, pushed along briefly and stayed on strongly run-in, winning easily, impressively by 12 l. He gets 52.4 points.

The  John Torpey Memorial Trophy

                    April        Total

Steve                     80            983.14

Tony                    193.2        926

Cliff                     87            894

Martin                 79.8         870.8

Peej                    160.9         860.9

Cod                      00            536.6

Neil                      22.4             516.9

Bob                    105.4           484.8

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Samcro puts his lofty reputation on the line when he takes on talented and more experienced company in the Punchestown Champion Hurdle on Friday. Min and Melon also hold entries