2018/19 Jumps Issue 5 - Editor's festive message

A merry and profitable christmas to all.

Headlines

Elixir is Golden Pick for Neil

Frodon takes the Caviar

Report

We start at Cheltenham on Friday where in the 2m 1f novice hurdle Elixir Du Nutz (Neil), went to post, Made all, ridden flat, stayed on well, winning  comfortably by 1 ¾ l. He gets 23.8 points.

On Saturday in the 2m 4f grade 3 handicap chase Frodon ( Cod) went to post, Led until 8th, led 10th, headed 12th, led again 13th, 3 lengths clear flat, ridden out, winning by 1 ¼ l. He gets 90 points.

The  John Torpey Memorial Trophy

            December    Total

Bob            272.6          416.1

Steve             155.4          250.3

Neil          127.2                 233.3

Cod         193.4                  229.2

Peej        152.6                215.3

Cliff          113.4               202.7

Martin         120.3              147.1   

Tony          130                 142

News

Footpad is set to run in the Paddy's Rewards Club "Sugar Paddy" Chase at Leopardstown on December 27.

Jessica Harrington has decided against letting Sizing John make his long-awaited return to action at Leopardstown next week.

Faugheen is set to be one of the headline acts for Willie Mullins at Leopardstown next week.