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Thursday, 29 November 2018

2018/19 Jumps Issue 2 - Bob sets the pace

Headlines

Cap Fits Nicely at Ascot
Bristol De Mai Stars at Haydock
Politolouge makes statement at Ascot

Report

We start at Ascot wherein the 2m 5f grade 2 chase Politolouge ( Bob, Martin, Steve) took his chance, tracked leading pair, went 2nd 10th, challenged 4 out, going well, led before 3 out, shaken up after 2 out, pressed when not fluent last, driven and stayed on well flat , winning by ½ l. He gets 26.8 points.

In the 2m 3f grade 2 hurdle If The Cap Fits ( Bob, Cliff, Peej), went to post, held up in 4th, pushed along after 7th, ridden 2 out, and still 4th, closed before last, driven flat and stayed on strongly, winning by 1 ½ l. He gets 51.6 points.

At Haydock in the 3m 1f grade 1 Lancashire Chase Bristol De Mai ( Neil, Steve), went to post, led to 4th, led again 6th, headed 13th, remained clear 2nd, led again 4 out, extended advantage steadily, driven out flat , ran on well winning by 4l. He gets 31.1 points.


The  John Torpey Memorial Trophy

                November       Total
Bob                 143.5                 143.5
Cliff                 89.7                   89.7
Steve            84.9                84.9
Neil                 71.9                  71.9
Peej                62.7               62.7
Cod                35.8                  35.8
Martin           26.8                    26.8   
Tony                12                    12

News

Gordon Elliott quashed rumours Samcro will sidestep the BetVictor Fighting Fifth Hurdle by confirming his stable star "definitely runs" at Newcastle on Saturday. However, speaking at Punchestown on Wednesday afternoon, Elliott insisted his charge was firmly on course for the weekend.

Ben Pauling has confirmed that Willoughby Court will make his eagerly-awaited seasonal reappearance at Newbury on Friday.
Kemboy heads a field of 14 runners for the Ladbrokes Trophy at Newbury on Saturday
Richard Johnson believes his Ladbrokes Trophy mount Thomas Patrick has plenty in his favour for the feature handicap.
Black Corton, Elegant Escape, and Ms Parfois are also declared

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