2018/19 Jumps Issue 6 - some dramatic changes at the top

Headlines

King of The Clans at Kempton

Verdana gives Buveur the Blues

Elegant Escapes the Field in Welsh National

Northern Soul Dances home at Wetherby

Altior lands Desert Orchid Chase

Report

At Kempton yesterday in the 2m grade 1 Christmas hurdle Verdana Blue ( Cod, Steve), took her chance, Held up in rear, headway after 3 out, ridden next, went second between last 2, stayed on strongly run in to lead post, winning by a short head. She gets 56.1 points.

In the 3m Grade 1 King George V1 Chase, Clan Des Obeaux ( Cliff, Steve), went to post,  Mid-division, headway 5 out, challenged on bit 3 out, led approaching last, ridden out, winning by 1 ½ l. He gets 64.1 points.

At Chepstow today in the 3m 5f handicap chase, Elegant Escape ( Steve), took his chance, racked leaders in 4th, mistake 12th, closed into 2nd going well 5 out, led 2 out, soon ridden and jumped well last, driven out when strongly pressed by rival inside final furlong, kept on strongly, winning by 1 ¼ l. He gets 83.2 points.

At Kempton Altior (All), took his chance in the 2m grade 2 chase, Wore ear plugs in prelims, jumped well, tracked leading pair, close 2nd approaching 8th, led going well 3 out, clear next, winning very easily by19l. He gets 26.1 points.

At Wetherby in the 2m novice hurdle, Northern Soul ( Peej) took his chance, Always prominent, challenging from 3 out, led last, continually pressed run-in, found extra and stayed on well towards finish, winning by ¾ l. He gets 46 points.

The  John Torpey Memorial Trophy

            December    Total

Steve         384.9            480.2

Bob            298.7           442.2

Cod         275.6                 311.8

Cliff          203.6               292.9

Peej        224.7                287.4

Neil          153.3                259.4

Martin         146.4              173.2

Tony          156.1                168.1

News

Faugheen, runs in the 3m Christmas hurdle Leopardstown tomorrow.

Bellshill, Kemboy, run in the Savills Chase

Farclas runs in the 2m hurdle at Limerick,

Annamix runs in the maiden hurdle on the same card

The Galmoy Hurdle and Red Mills Chase are the preferred options for Presenting Percy, now he misses tomorrows Savill chase

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.

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.

2018/19 Jumps Issue 3 - some big names due out

Headlines

Kateson wins at Newbury

Buveur D’Air slams Samcro

Santini lands Nrebury Chase

Global Citizen stars in

Jerrysback at Bangor

Kalashnikov blasts rivals at Plumpton

Report

We start at Newbury on Friday, where in the 2m 4f novice hurdle where Kateson ( Neil) went to post, Chased leaders, 2nd after 4 out, led next, 2 lengths ahead last, kept on well run-in, winning by 1 ¾ l. He gets 24.2 points.

On Saturday at Newbury in the 2m 7f grade 2 novice chase Santini ( Bob, Martin, Steve), took his chance, Held up in 5th on inside, closer tracking leaders 7th, mistake and lost place 11th, rallied into 3rd again before 4 out, 2nd travelling well 2 out, 1 length down and not fluent last, led run-in, stayed on, winning by 4l. He gets 16.9 points.

In the 2m listed handicap hurdle Global Citizen ( Cliff), went to post, Raced freely, made all, 2 1/2 lengths up last, held on gamely, driven out, winning by ½ l. He gets 70.8 points

In the 3m 2f handicap chase Elegant Escape ( Steve), took his chance, Chased leaders, pushed along from 13th, ridden into 3rd after 4 out, stayed on into 2nd when awkward last but never any threat to winner, 2^nd beaten 10l . He gets 24 points.

At Bangor in the 2m 4f  Beginners Chase, Jerrysback ( Bob), took his chance, Jumped right, mid-division, headway into 3rd 3 out, pushed along to close on leaders before 2 out, driven last where left in 2 lengths 2nd, pushed along to lead last 100yds, winning quite cleverly quite cleverly by 1l. He gets 60 points.

At Newcastle in the 2m grade 1 Fighting Fifth hurdle, Buveur D’Air (not Cliff),

, Tracked leader, always travelling well, led approaching when mistake last, quickened clear, winning impressively by 8l. He gets 51.9 points.

At Plumpton on Monday in the 2m 1f novice chase Kalashnikov ( Bob, Cliff, Steve), went to post, Pressed leader, led 9th, drew clear after 3 out, in no danger after, unextended,winning very easily by 18l. He gets11 .1 points

The  John Torpey Memorial Trophy

  November   December    Total

Bob      143.5           139.9          283.4

Steve      84.9           103.9         193.8

Cliff       89.7              61.9       151.6

Neil        96.1           51.9        1153

Peej        62.7          51.9        114.6

Martin      26.8      68.8          95.6   

Cod         35.8          51.9        87.7

Tony           12         51.9        63.9

           Congratulations to Bob who was November trainer of the month, his first for two years our stats man says

News

Presenting Percy is set to make his seasonal reappearance in the John Durkan Memorial Chase at Punchestown on Sunday.

Last year's winner Un De Sceaux is one of three possible runners for Willie Mullins in the Kerry Group Hilly Way Chase at Cork on Sunday.

Altior, Greatfield, Min and Sceau Royal, are due to take on Altior on Saturday in the Tingle Creek at Sandown