2018/19 Jumps Issue 4 - action packed

Headlines

Altior Sends aTingle round Sandown

Storm Brews up more points for Bob

Defi Du Seuil stars at Exeter

Tornado blows rivals away

Min

Report

We start at Exeter on Friday where in the 2m 3f novice chase Defi Du Seuil ( Bob), went  to post, Chased leaders, led 2 out, ran on well, winning by 3 ½ l. He gets 57.6 points.

At  Sandown on Saturday in the 2m grade 1 Tingle Creek Chase Altior ( All), took his chance,  Tracked leaders, mistake 2nd, went 2nd 4 out, every chance 2 out, led approaching last, ran on strongly, winning by 4l. He gets 51.5 points.

On  Sunday at Huntingdon in the 2m novice hurdle Brewinupastorm ( Bob), took his chance, Tracked leader, not fluent 3 out, driven to lead next, ran on strongly, winning by 4l. He gets 23.6 points.

At Punchestown in the 2m 4f maiden hurdle Tornado Flyer ( Peej), went to post, chased leaders, raced keenly, jumped on occasions, not fluent 4 out, switched left and in 3^rd going well 2 out, improved to lead narrowly last, pushed clear flat, winning by 2  ¼ l. He gets 22.6 points.

In the 2m 4f grade 1 John Durkan Memorial chase Min ( Peej, Tony) took his chance, chaded leaders in 3^rd, raced keenly, going well in 3^rd 3 out, not much room 2 out, where slightly bumped rival, , switched right, improved on inner and going best approaching last, ridden out run in , winning by 1 ½ l. He gets 26.6 points.

The  John Torpey Memorial Trophy

            December    Total

Bob            272.6          416.1

Steve             155.4          250.3

Peej        152.6                215.3

Neil          103.4                 209.5

Cliff          113.4               202.7

Martin         120.3              147.1   

Tony          130                 142

Cod         103.4                  139.2

News

Paul Nicholls hopes Topofthegame can advertise his credentials as a Cheltenham Gold Cup horse of the future in the 32Red Kauto Star Novices' Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day.

Alan King is to save Sceau Royal for a spring campaign after he found conditions too testing in the Tingle Creek Chase at Sandown on Saturday

Buveur D'Air remains firmly on course to defend his crown in the Unibet Christmas Hurdle on Boxing Day.

Frodon and Splash of Ginge have been declared for Saturdays Caspian Gold Cup

Brian Hughes expressed his satisfaction after partnering 32Red King George VI Chase contender Waiting Patiently in a post-racing workout at Hexham on Wednesday.