2020/21 Jumps Issue 3 - All but one off and running

Headlines

Percy Well Presented at Thurles

Chantry House scores at Ascot

Ferney Hollow

Metier looks Professional at Ascot

Aura has an Imperial look

Bristol De Mai rules at Haydock

Minella Indo scores at Navan

Report

We start at Thurles on Thursday where in the 2m 6f listed chase Presenting Percy ( Cod, Steve), took his chance. Chased leaders, went second before 3 out, going easily 2 out, led approaching last, soon shaken up, went clear run-in, nudged out final 110yds, winning by 6 ½ l. Cod gets 29.8 points, Steve 14.9.

On Friday at Ascot in the 2m 3f novice chase, Chantry House ( Peej, Steve), went to post, Chased leader, slow jump 8th, not fluent 10th, niggled along briefly 4 out, left in second 3 out, soon pressed leader going best, shaken up to lead when good jump 2 out, ridden clear approaching last, another good jump last, winning easily by 26l. He gets 11.2 points.

In the 2m Introductory Hurdle Metier (Martin), took his chance, Jumped slightly right throughout, made all, 3 lengths ahead soon after start, ridden and went further clear approaching last, kept on well run-in, winning unchallenged by 5 ½ l. He gets 23.4 points.

At Gowran Park in the 2m maiden hurdle Ferney Hollow ( Peej), took his chance, Chased leader, hit 2nd, pressed leader after 3 out, joined leader 2 out, pushed along approaching last, not fluent when led narrowly last, kept on run-in, always doing enough , winning by 1l. He gets 22.4 points.

At Ascot on Saturday in the 2m 5f grade 2 chase Imperial Aura ( Cliff, Steve), went to post, Pressed leader, led 9th, faced challenge 13th, 3 lengths ahead after 3 out, kept on strongly from 2 out, ridden out, winning by 5l. He gets 22.3 points.

At Haydock in the 3m 1f grade 1 Lancashire Chase Bristol De Mai (Neil), Clan Des Obeaux (Cod, Neil), tool their chances. Bristol De Mai, Led, headed 4th, led again 5th, pushed along when joined before 2 out, ridden approaching last, soon 2 lengths ahead, kept on strongly run-in, winning by 2l. He gets 80.4 points. Clan Des Obeaux, Stumbled start, tracked leaders, went second 11th, joined leader and going easily before 2 out, ridden approaching last, soon 2 lengths down, kept on run-in, always held, 2nd beaten 2l. He gets 13.4 points.

At Navan on Sunday in the 3m grade 2 chase, Minella Indo ( Cod, Peej, Tony), went to post, Travelled strongly, jumped well, chased leader, raced wide, towards far side before 6th, disputed lead after 7th, tracked leader after 9th, disputed lead after 4 out, towards far side before 3 out, led 2 out, soon pushed along and clear ,winning easily by 7 ½ l. He gets 21.1 points.

At Kempton on Monday in the 2m novice hurdle Ajero ( Peej), went to post, Made all, not fluent 3 out, faced strong challenge from 2 out, kept on well run-in, ridden out, winning by 1l. He gets 27 points

In the 2m 2f beginners chase, Shishkin ( Cliff, Martin, Neil, Peej, Steve), took his chance, Jumped well, travelled strongly, prominent, led 2nd, good jump and went clear after 5th, winning unchallenged by 23l. Cliff gets 22.2 points, Martin, Neil, Peej, Steve 11.1

The John Torpey Memorial Trophy

         November             Total

Cod              188.7             188.7

Neil              182.1              182.1

Peej              92.8             92.8

Cliff             88.9              88.9

Steve             59.5            59.5

Martin         34.5            34.5

Tony           21.1                21.1                        

Grand Slam 

Leg 1 Neil  

Leg 2 Tony

Leg 3 Tony

Leg 4  Cliff

Leg 5 Neil

News

Supporters of leading Ladbrokes Trophy contender Vinndication received a boost on Monday when Kim Bailey confirmed his likely participation in Saturday's historic handicap, but those who fancy stablemate Two For Gold face an anxious few days before the trainer decides if he will line up.

The wait to see Goshen return over hurdles will go on a little longer yet after Gary Moore's stable star was missing from the confirmations for Saturday's Betfair Fighting Fifth Hurdle.

Champion Hurdle winner Epatante was the star name in Monday's ten-strong entry for the Fighting Fifth and is set to return, Sceau Royal, Silver Streak and Ribble Valley also have entries.

Bristol De Mai will not run again before the Cotswold Chase at the end of January after sealing his third Betfair Chase success.

The Ladbrokes King George VI Chase remains the next objective for Lostintranslation following his disappointing defence of his crown in the Betfair Chase. Speaking on Monday to the Punter, assistant trainer Joe Tizzard said: “He trotted up fine yesterday morning and has just been on the walker again today – there are no signs of any problems.

“Robbie has maintained for a few years now that he wants good ground. Dad and I thought he’d get away with softer ground a bit because he’s a big, strong horse, but it went completely heavy at Haydock on Saturday and he never travelled like he can.

“We shall make sure there is nothing else, but at the moment we’re just putting it down to the ground.”

2020/21 Jumps Issue 2 - Just a few off the mark

Headlines

Cody is Coole Winner of Paddy Power

Asterion Forlange

Eldorado Allen

Kettle To Hot for Cheltenham rivals

Abracadbras pulls win out of the Hat               

Report

We start at Punchestown on Saturday where in the 2m 3f Beginners Chase Asterion Forlange ( Neil), got the competition under way, Jumped right on occasions, led narrowly or disputed lead, tracked leader when not fluent 10th, disputed lead 4 out, led when not fluent 3 out, soon joined, led when jumped right and pecked on landing 2 out, kept on well run-in, winning comfortably by 6l. He gets 22.6 points

At Cheltenham in the 2m grade 2 novice chase, Eldorado Allen ( Neil), went to post, Held up in behind leaders, went second 3 out, soon pushed along, 2 lengths down when left clear 2 out, eased inside final 110yds, winning by 19 l. He gets 54.6 points.

In the 2m 4f grade 3 handicap chase Coole Cody ( Cod), took his chance, Prominent, led 3rd, 5 lengths ahead when slipped after 4th, went further clear 9th, reduced lead after 4 out, mistake 3 out, ridden after 2 out, kept on well run-in, winning gamely by 3 ¼ l. He gets 69.6 points.

On Sunday at Punchestown in the 2m grade 1 Morgiana Hurdle Abracadabras ( Cod), went to post, Held up in behind leaders, not fluent 1st, hit 3 out, close up and switched left before 2 out, pushed along and disputed lead approaching last, soon ridden, led from last, hard pressed towards finish, all out, winning by a neck. He gets 54. 8 points.

In the 2m grade 2 chase at Cheltenham Put The Kettle On ( Cliff), took her chance, Raced wide, led, headed but close up 1st, went second 4 out, mistake and ridden 3 out, 5 lengths down 2 out, rallied and led final 110yds, kept on well towards finish, Wining  gamely by 1 ¼ l. She gets 44.4 ponts

The John Torpey Memorial Trophy

November             Total

Cod 124.4             124.4

Neil 77.2                77.2

Cliff 44.4               44.4

Grand Slam 

Leg 1 Neil  

Leg 2 Tony

Leg 3 Tony

Leg 4  Cliff

Leg 5 Neil

News

Supreme Novices' Hurdle winner Shishkin, who could be the latest superstar to emerge from the Seven Barrows talent factory, looks set to start out on the trail taken by stable ace Altior in the beginners' chase at Kempton on Monday.

 

Aidan Coleman, the rider of top staying hurdler Paisley Park, is set to be the envy of many of his weighing room colleagues after being unveiled as the new partner of Champion Hurdle heroine Epatante, who is due to reappear at Newcastle in the Betfair Fighting Fifth Hurdle next week.

Evan Williams keeps on saying that Saturday’s Paddy Power Gold Cup was mission accomplished with Coole Cody, but a teasing 6lb rise from the handicapper leaves the door open for a December Gold Cup tilt at the same track. Williams told the Punter, “I’d have been unhappy if he’d gone up more than 6lb, put it that way, a summer jumper, let’s be honest, it would’ve been harsh. I was thinking of going back to novice company where the waters would be calmer, but off 143, it is tempting, perhaps we could roll the dice again in the December Gold Cup. “The prize money in those handicaps is so lucrative, he’ll have an entry anyway. I suppose if we put a good claimer on him he’d be favourite so we’ll have a think. He’s come out of it grand, but we’ve no immediate plans.”

Silver Streak is on track for the Grade One Betfair Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Newcastle on Saturday November 28. Evan Williams' seven-year-old finished third in the race last year, before finishing runner-up to Epatante in the Christmas Hurdle at Kempton and then he signed off his season with a sixth in the Champion Hurdle. He returned at Kempton last month in great style, beating Verdana Blue by six-and-a-half lengths to set himself up for further cracks at top-level glory this campaign.

Williams told the Punter: "He’s grand, he worked this morning and I’m really pleased with him. I’d love to take him to Newcastle [for the Fighting Fifth]. His race at Kempton last time was a lovely starting point, it was just what the doctor ordered after getting beaten in a few of those Grade Ones last year.

He looks really well and that race should suit him, so Newcastle is very much the plan."

Presenting Percy takes on Kemboy  (surprisingly not in any string) today as he aims to builds on his reappearance fourth in the Ladbrokes Champion Chase at Down Royal,

The first participants in the inaugural £1.8 million Racing League have been unveiled, with brothers Joseph and Donnacha O'Brien adding Irish interest to next summer's UK-based team competition.

Created by Championship Horse Racing (CHR), Racing League is a six-week competition in which 12 teams will contest 36 races, each worth £50,000. The first six teams have been announced, with each squad due to be made up of between two to four trainers, three jockeys and 30 horses.

Organisers had previously hinted at having an international element and the O'Brien brothers will represent Ireland. Northern trainers Richard Fahey and Tim Easterby will join forces, while Charlie Fellowes, Hugo Palmer and George Scott form the first Newmarket team.

Wiltshire-based trainers Roger Charlton, Alan King, Martyn Meade and Brian Meehan make up one of the three teams in the south. Andrew Balding and Richard Hannon form another team, while George Baker, David Menuisier, Gary Moore and Amanda Perrett combine for the third.

2020/21 Jumps Issue 1 - News before the off

It is really disappointing we won’t be at Cheltenham, where in the Cross Country chase, Tiger Roll and Easysland are due to clash. We have a number of entries over the weekend, so lets hope for a busy and successful start.

Connections of Lostintranslation expect him to be firing on all cylinders as he tries to defend his Betfair Chase crown on his seasonal return at Haydock. The eight-year-old will have his first start since finishing third in the Cheltenham Gold Cup as he bids to give trainer Colin Tizzard a fifth victory in the Grade One prize on November 21.

Lostintranslation had the benefit of a prep run before his Betfair Chase win last year, but the Tizzard team are confident he can still achieve the same result without a warm-up spin. Joe Tizzard, son and assistant, said: “Lostintranslation is exactly where we want him to be. He has had little away day and a racecourse gallop, and we are happy going there first time out.

Henry de Bromhead is preparing to take the wraps off stable star Honeysuckle, who will bid to defend her Baroneracing.com Hatton’s Grace Hurdle crown at Fairyhouse later this month. The six-year-old is unbeaten in eight starts for De Bromhead so far – counting this race, the Irish Champion Hurdle and the Close Brothers Mares’ Hurdle at Cheltenham on her tally last term. Those three Grade One triumphs took Honeysuckle’s top-level career victories to four and the daughter of Sulamani will be seeking a sixth Fairyhouse win when she contests the November 29 highlight.

Put The Kettle On is set to kick off her campaign in Sunday’s Shloer Chase at Cheltenham.on Sunday. Henry de Bromhead’s six-year-old posted a career-best effort when springing a 16-1 surprise in the Arkle at the Festival in March, adding to a previous success over two miles at Cheltenham’s Open meeting last year. Defi Du Seuil and Sceau Royal also have entries.

Grand Slam 

Leg 1 Neil  

Leg 2 Tony

Leg 3 Tony

Leg 4  Cliff

Leg 5 Neil

 

2020/21 Jumps - The Points Scorers

Defi Du Seuil and Honeysuckle tied for top spot last time. Who will take the honours this year?

(The points recorded here are the higher scored by a Punter where single pick rights have been retained.)

236.2 - Shishkin (22.2 + 42.2 + 42.2 + 77.4 + 52.2)

155.6 - Thyme Hill (48.8 + 24 + 82.8)

154.8 - Honeysuckle (51.4 + 51.6 + 51.8)

141.2 - Abacadabras (54.8 + 86.4)

131.4 - Bob Olinger (22.2 + 54.6 + 54.6)

126.0 - Allaho (43.2 + 82.8)

115.0 - Monkfish (11.2 + 26.3 + 26.4 + 51.1)

110.8 - Chantry House (11.2 + 11.5 + 36.1 + 52)

108.2 - Fakir D'Oudaries (27.8 + 80.4)

107.8 - Quilixios (52.6 + 55.2)

105.6 - Sporting John

104.3 - Politologue (79.2 + 25.1)

102.8 - Metier (23.4 + 79.4)

95.1 - Allmankind (52.5 + 42.6)

92.8 - Eldorado Allen (54.6 + 38.2)

91.8 - Frodon (70.5 + 21.3)

87.8 - Silver Streak

83.2 - Sir Gerhard (26.4 + 56.8)

80.8 - Minella Indo (21.1 + 59.7)

80.4 - Bristol De Mai

78.6 - Ajero (27 + 28.8 + 22.8)

73.6 - Chacun Pour Soi (21.1 + 26.3 + 26.2)

69.6 - Coole Cody

69.6 - Roksana (42.4 + 27.2)

66.8 - Clan Des Obeaux (13.4 + 53.4)

66.6 - Sceau Royal

63.4 - McFabulous

62.6 - Greaneteen

58.6 - Annie Mc (30.2 + 28.4)

53.8 - Min

53.8 - Soaring Glory

53.4 - Monmiral

51.3 - Epatante

50.0 - Mister Fisher

49.6 - Le Patriote

48.4 - Galvin

48.0 - Livelovelaugh

48.0 - Patroclus (24 + 24)

47.8 - Marown (23.8 + 24)

47.6 - Main Fact

46.6 - Midnight River (22.2 + 24.4)

44.4 - Put The Kettle On

43.8 - Star Gate

37.4 - Envoi Allen (26.1 + 16.3)

33.8 - Imperial Alcazar

32.2 - Tiger Roll

29.8 - Presenting Percy

28.6 - Two for Gold

27.6 - Fusil Raffles

26.4 - Ballyadam

25.4 - Easy as That

24.8 - Commander of Fleet

24.6 - Southfield Stone

24.4 - Hacker Des Places

24.0 - Gran Luna

24.0 - Karl Phillipe

23.8 - Across The Line

23.1 - Goshen

23.0 - The Big Getaway

22.8 - Castle Rushen

22.6 - Asterion Forlange

22.4 - Ferney Hollow

22.4 - Hell Red

22.3 - Imperial Aura

16.1 - Al Boum Photo

2020/21 Jumps - The single picks

(Not including multi-picks where single pick rights have been retained.)

Bob (12)- Acey Milan, Bob Olinger, Fiston Des Issards, Forged In Fire, Gran Luna, Karl Phillippe, Latest Exhibition, Linelee King, Marown, Queens Brook, Robin De Carlow, Uhtred

Cliff (13)- Castle Rushen, Easy As That, Greaneteen, Mcfabulous, Min, Mister Fisher, Patroclus, Petrossian, Put The Kettle On, Real Steel, Rouge Vif, Soaring Glory, Sporting John

Cod (7)- Abacadabras, Chemical Energy, Coole Cody, Malone Road,  Quiixious, Sir Gerhard, Tiger Roll

Neil (12)- Al Dancer, Asterion Forlange, Bristol De Mai, Eldorado Allen, GA Law, Hacker Des Places, Hell Red, Politilogue, Roxanya, Silver Forever, Silver Streak, Southfield Stone, 

Peej (9)- Allaho, Ajero, Bright Forecast, Ferny Hollow, Glynn, Hoi Polloi, I K Brunel, Le Patriote, Ribble Valley

Martin (13)- Across The Line, Annie Mc, Get in the Queue, If The Cap Fits, Imperial Alcazar, Itchy Feet, La Bague Au Roi, Lisnagar Oscar, Lisp, Main Fact, Metier, Midnight River, Star Gate

Steve (6)- Buveur D'Air, Dusart, Fusil Raffles, Galvin, Sceau Royal, Two For Gold

Tony (8)- Chris's Dream, Commander of Fleet, Five O'Clock, Jon Snow, Klassical Dream, Shewearsitwell, The Big Getaway, Thyme Hill

The multi-pick horses where a punter has retained single pick rights are:

Fakir D'oudaries - Peej

Presenting Percy - Cod

Roksana - Cliff

Shishkin - Cliff

Vinndication - Cliff

2020/21 Jumps - The alphabetical list

Those in Red have retained double points rights

Abracadabras          Cod

Acey Milan             Bob

Al Boum Photo       Cod, Tony

Al Dancer               Neil

Allaho                    Peej

Allmankind            Neil, Steve

Ajero                      Peej

Altior                       Cod, Neil, Steve

Across The Line      Martin

Annie Mc                 Martin

Asterion Forlange     Neil

Ballyadam               Bob, Tony

Benie Des Dieux      Bob, Peej

Bob Olinger              Bob

Bright Forcast          Peej

Bristol De Mai           Neil

Buveur D’Air            Steve

Castle Rushen           Cliff

Chacan Pour Soi     Cod, Tony

Champ                        Martin, Peej, Steve

Chantry House           Peej, Steve

Chemical Energy      Cod

Chris’s Dream           Tony

Clan Des Obeaux     Cod, Neil

Commander Of Fleet    Tony

Coole Cody              Cod

Cyrname                   Cod, Steve, Tony

Defi Du Seuil           Bob, Steve

Dusart                       Steve

Easy As That           Cliff

Easyland                 Bob, Cod  Peej, Tony

Eldorado Allen         Neil

Epatante                   Cliff, Steve, Peej

Envoi Allen              Bob, Cliff, Martin,Neil,  Peej Steve, Tony

Fakir D’Oudaries      Peej, Tony

Ferney Hollow            Peej

Fiston Des Issards       Bob

Five O’Clock              Tony

Forged In Fire            Bob

Frodon                       Cod, Neil

Fusil Raffles                  Steve

GA Law                        Neil

Galvin                          Steve

Get In The Queue      Martin

Glynn                         Peej

Greaneteen               Cliff

Goshen                     Bob, Cod, Martin, Neil, Peej

Gran Luna                Bob

Hacker Des Places    Neil

Hell Red                    Neil

Hoi Polloi                 Peej

Honeysuckle            Cliff, Tony

If The Cap Fits        Martin

IK Brunel                Peej

Imperial Alcazar      Martin

Imperial Aura,         Cliff, Steve

Itchy Feet                 Martin

Jon Snow                 Tony

Karl Phillippe           Bob

Kimberlite Candy    Cliff, Tony

Klassical Dream        Tony

La Bague Au Roi    Martin

Latest Exhibition    Bob

Le Patriote               Peej

Linelee King            Bob

Lisnegar Oscar        Martin

Lisp                         Martin

Lostintranslation     Martin, Neil, Steve

Main Fact                Martin

Malone Road           Cod

Marown                    Bob

McFabulous             Cliff

Metier                      Martin

Midnight River        Martin

Minella Indo             Cod, Peej, Tony

Min                            Cod

Mister Fisher              Cod

Monkfish                    Cod, Peej, Tony

Patroclus,                  Cliff

Petrossian,                Cliff

Politolouge                Neil

Presenting Percy      Cod, Steve

Put The Kettle On,    Cliff

Queens Brook             Bob

Quilixoous                Cod

Real Steel                  Cliff

Ribble Valley            Peej

Robin De Carlow         Bob

Roksana                     Cliff , Martin  

Rouge Vif                  Cliff

Roxyana                        Neil

Santini                       Bob, Cliff, Martin,Steve, Tony

Sceau Royal                  Steve

Shewearsitwell            Tony

Shishkin                      Cliff, Martin, Neil,  Peej, Steve

Silver Forever              Neil

Silver Streak                   Neil

Sir Gerhard                  Cod

Southfield Stone           Neil

Soaring Glory              Cliff

Sporting John              Cliff

Star Gate                      Martin

The Big Getaway         Tony

Thyme Hill                    Tony

Tiger Roll                     Cod

Two For Gold               Steve

Uhtred                          Bob

Vinndication               Cliff, Steve

2020/21 Jumps - The Strings

Cliff, Castle Rushen,  Easy As That, Greaneteen, Epatante, Envoi Allen,  Honeysuckle, Imperial Aura,  Kimberlite Candy, Mcfabulos, Patroclus, Petrossian,  Put The Kettle On, Real Steel, Roksana, Rouge Vif,  Santini, Shishkin, Soaring Glory, Sporting John, Vinndication

Cod, Abacadabras, Al Boum Photo, Altior, Chacan Pour Soi, Chemical Energy, Clan Des Obeaux, Coole Cody, Cyrname,  Easyland, Frodon, Goshen, , Malone Road, Minella Indo, Min, Mister Fisher, Monkfish, Presenting Percy, QUILIXIOS, Sir Gerhard, Tiger Roll

Martin, Annie MC, Across the line, Champ,  Envoi Allen , Get in the Queue, Goshen, Itchy Feet Imperial Alcazar   If The Cap Fits, Lisp, La Bague au Roi  Lisnegar Oscar , Lostintranslation,   Main Fact  , Metier    Midnight River, Roksana  , Santini ,  Shishkin, Star Gate                          

                        

Tony, Al Boum Photo, Ballyadam, Chacun Pour Soi, Chris’s Dream, Commander of Fleet, Cyrname, Easysland, Envoi Allen, Fakir D’oudairies, Five O’clock, Honeysuckle, Jon Snow, Kimberlite Candy, Klassical Dream, Minella Indo, Monkfish, Santini, Shewearsitwell, The Big Getaway, Thyme Hill

Peej, Allaho, Ajero, Benie Des Dieux, Bright Forecast , Champ, Chantry House, Easysland, Envoi Allen, Epatante, Fakir D'oudaries, Ferny Hollow , Glynn, Goshen, Hoi Polloi, I K Brunel, Le Patriote, Minella Indo, Monkfish, Ribble Valley, Shishkin

Bob, Acey Milan, Ballyadam, Benie Des Dieux, Bob Olinger, Defi Du Seuil, Easysland, Envoi Allen, Fiston Des Issards, Forged In fire, Goshen, Gran Luna, Karl Philippe, Latest Exhibition, Linelee King, Marown, Queens Brook, Robin de Carlow, Santini, Third Time Lucki, Uhtred

Neil, Al Dancer, Allmankind, Altior, Asterion Forlonge, Bristol De Mai, Clan Des Obeaux, Eldorado Allen, Envoi Allen, Frodon, Ga Law, Goshen, Hacker Des Places, Hell Red, Lostintranslation, Politologue, Roxanya, Shishkin, Silver Forever, Silver Streak, Southfield Stone

Steve, ALLMANKIND, ALTIOR, BUVEUR D'AIR CHAMP, CHANTRY HOUSE, CYRNAME, DEFI DU SEUIL, DUSART, EPATANTE, ENVOI ALLEN, FUSIL RAFFLES, GALVIN, IMPERIAL AURA, LOSTINTRANSLATION, PRESENTING PERCY,SANTINI, SCEAU ROYAL, SHISHKIN,  TWO FOR GOLD, VINNDICATION

2020/21 Jumps - Two that didn't make the list

Good Boy Bobby 7 y bg Flemensfirth – Princess Gaia

I thought this might stay in Bob’s string...

Developing in to a classy chaser, He made a winning debut at Chepstow in November 2017, taking a 2m bumper by a nose from West To The Bridge, then followed up over course and distance in a similar event, beating Gwalia 9l (received 7lb). In February 2018, he was third in a 2m listed bumper at Newbury, beaten 13l by Acey Milan (received 6lb), and finished the season at Wetherby in March, taking another 2m bumper by  3 ¾ l from Manon. 

He reappeared at Carlisle last October, winning a 2m 1f novice hurdle by  2l from Weather Front, then in November was 3rd at Ffos Las, in a 2m novice hurdle, beaten 9l by Remastered ( received 6lb). He had a break and reappeared at Sothwell in March this year , winning a 2m novice hurdle by 44 l from Those Tiger Feet, and followed up at Ffos Las in April, taking  a 2m 4f novice hurdle by 7l from Quoi De Neuf. He reappeared at Carlisle in October, in what was probably the best novice chase of the season so far, and was second beaten a head by Brewinupastorm  over 2m. He then won a 2m novice chase at Wetherby, beating Ravenhill Road 2l, and over 2m 4f at Cheltenham in December was 2nd in another  novice chase, beaten 1 ¼ l by Mister Fisher (received 5lb). 

In February this year at Sandown he disappointed in the 2m 4f grade 1 novice chase, finishing 4th beaten 22 ½  l by Itchy Feet, We didn’t see him again as Covid stopped the season in March, but he reappeared at Bangor recently, winning a 2m 1f Intermediate chase by 2 ¼ l from Antunes, and with a high winning strike rate, should pick up more points this season

Trainer N.Twiston Davies

Samcro 8 y ch g Germany – Dun Dun

Given he was a Cheltenham Festival winner last season, I am bit surprised he was not retained by any of the 3(Bob, Steve, Tony) who had him last season.

A horse who has really divided opinion in recent seasons, he is still only 8 and his record of 9 wins from 15 starts, still marls him down as a high class performer. 

He made his debut a Monksgrange in April 2016,  in a 3m 4year old maiden point, winning by 1 from Elegant Escape. Moving to Gordon Elliott, he reappeared at Puchestown in November, winning a 2m bumper by 9 ½ l from Arctic Light, then followed up at Navan in a similar event in December, beating Good Thyne Tara (received 1 lb), ½ l. He finished the season at Fairyhouse in April2017, winning a 2m bumper by 17l from Cluan Dara (received 9 lb). Reappearing at Puuchestown in October he won a 2m maiden hurdle by 15 l from Mind’s Eye, then over 2 4f in a grade 3 novice hurdle, beat Jetz 12 l . In February 2018 he won a grade 1 2m hurdle by 5 ½ l from Duc Des Genievres, (received 1 lb), then won the 2m 5f grade 1 Ballymore novice hurdle at the Cheltenham festival by 2 3/43 l from Black Op. His season ended with a fall at Punchestown in the 2m grade 1 Champion hurdle. 

The wheels rather came off the following season, reappearing at Down Royal in November 2018, he was second to Bedrock  (received 5lb), over 2m in a grade 2 hurdle, beaten 1 ½ l, then was second at Newcastle in the 2m Grade 1 Fighting Fifth hurdle, beaten 8l by Buveur D’Air, and then was 5th at Leopardstown in a 2m grade 1 hurdle beaten 7 ¾ behind Sharjah. 

Off for 307 days, he reappeared at Down Royal in November 2019, winning a  2m 3f Beginners Chase by 17 l from Trappist Monk, then fell at Foryhouse in December in a novice chase won by Fakir Des Oudaries . He was then second to Faugheen in a 2m 3f grade 1 novice chase at Limerick in December beaten 10l, then came to Cheltenham in March, having a wind Operation before hand and won the 2m 4f Grade 1 novice chase by a nose from Melon. Always highly rated he could become a Gold Cup contender this season.

Trainer G.Elliott

2020/21 Jumps Profile - Uhtred

4y bg Fame and Glory – Ingred Hans ( Bob

He retains his place in Bob’s string, he made a winning debut at Fairyhouse in April last year winning a 2m bumper by ¾ l from Chuvelo, then was sold to Gigginstown in the summer and reappeared at Cork in November last year, finishing 2nd in a 2m maiden hurdle, beaten 1 ¾ l by stable mate Front View. He then won at Navan in December last year , taking the 2m Future Champions listed bumper by 4 ½ l from Fantasio D’alene, and should prove to be among the top novice hurdlers this season.

Trainer J O’Brien

2020/21 Jumps Profile - Two For Gold

7 y bg Gold Well – Two of Each (Steve)

Useful chaser, probably still on the upgrade, he made his debut at Southwell in December 2017, winning a 2m bumper by 4 ½ l from Rebel Commander, (gave 2 lb), then in December at Ascot in a listed bumper, was 6th, beaten 6 ¾ l behind Didtheyleaveuoutto. In February 2018, he won a 2m bumper by ¾ l from Finalshot (received 5lb), then after the summer off, returned at Cheltenham in November 2018, finishing 4th, beaten 4 ¼ l behind Elixir De Nutz in a 2m grade 2 novice hurdle. 

In December at Wetherby he won a 2m 5f novice hurdle by 7l from Thelongwayround and followed up at Bangor on Dee in January 2019, beating Trio For Rio a neck in a 2m 7f novice hurdle. He finished the season at Sandown in March, finishing 4th in a 2m 4f handicap hurdle, 17 ¾ l behind Forza Milan (received 4lb). He reappeared at Carlisle in November 2019, winning a 2m 4f novice limited handicap chase by 1 ½ l from I’m To Blame (gave 3lb), then in December at Kelso, won a 2m 7f novice chase by 1 ½ l from Coole Hall (received 5lb). 

He won again at Warwick in January this year taking a 3m grade 2 novice chase by ½ l from Hold The Note, and finished the season at Ascot in February, finishing 2nd in a grade 2 3m novice chase, 17 l behind Copperhead. He reappeared at Wetherby recently, finishing 2nd in a2m 3f listed handicap chase, 5 ½ l from Huntsman Sam ( received 7lb), and when stepped back up in trip , should win some decent races this season.

Trainer K.Bailey

 

2020/21 Jumps Profile - Star Gate

4 y bg Imperial Monach – Supreme Judge (Martin

One of the really dark horse brigade, he made his debut at Belharbour in February this year winning a 3m 4year old maiden point by 3l from Womalko, then moved to Evan Williams and reappeared at Chepstow in October, winning a 2m 3f maiden hurdle by 6 ½ l from Everglow (highly rated by Philip Hobbs).  He looks an exciting prospect.

Trainer E.Williams

2020/21 Jumps Profile - Southfield Stone

7y gr g Fair Mix – Laureldean Belle (Neil)

High class chaser, he has only been out of the frame once in his 14 starts. He made his debut at Exeter in February 2018, finishing 3rd in a 2m 1f bumper, beaten 8 ¼ l by Unwin Vic (received 16lb), then following a break, reappeared at Taunton in November to win a 2m maiden bumper by 5l from Romeo Brown ( received 7lb). He followed up over course and distance 3 weeks later winning a novice hurdle by 6l from Some Day Soon, then in December won another novice hurdle over the same course and distance by 5l from Super Snipe 9received 6lb).  

Stepped up to grade 1 company in January 2019, he was third at Sandown in the Tolworth hurdle, beaten 3 ¼ l behind Elixir De Nutz, then in February, back at Taunton was third over 2m 3f in another novice hurdle, beaten 1 ¼ l by Bold Plan (received 7lb). He then won a grade 2 novice hurdle at Kempton over 2m , beating Angels Breath (gave 5lb), ¾ l, then AT Aintree in April was a bit disappointing when only 7th in the 2m grade 1 novice hurdle, beaten 20 ¼ l behind Felix Desjy  

Sent chasing in October, he finished 2nd at Exeter in a 2m 1f beginners chase, beaten . 2 ¾ l by Littrale Ci (received 7lb), then in November at Taunton in a 2m 2f novice chase was 2nd to Brewinupastorm (gave 6lb) beaten 4l. He then was 3rd in a 2m novice handicap chase at Newbury, beaten 11l behind Fanion D’estruval ( received 12 lb), then in February this year won a 2m 4f novice chase by 24 l from Espoir De Teillee (gave 6lb). He was then 2nd at Kempton in a grade 2 2m 4f novice chase behind Who Dares Wins beaten ¾ l. He has a wind op during the summer and reappeared at Cheltenham recently winning a 2m 4f novice chase by 1 ½ l from Coole Cody and should win plenty more races.

Trainer P.Nicholls

2020/21 Jumps Profile - Sporting John

5y bb g Getaway – Wild Spell  (Cliff)

Smart novice hurdler  and bumper performer, he goes novice chasing this season. he made his debut at Borris House in April this year winning a 3m 4year old maiden point by 2 ½ l from Generation Text. Bought by J.P.Mcmanus for £160,000 , he joined Philip Hobbs, and made a winning reappearance at Exeter in November last year, winning a 2m 1f novice hurdle by 1` ¾ l from Harry Senior. He followed up over course ad distance in December beating Buckhorn George (received 6 lb) 8l, then won a 2m 3 f novice hurdle at Ascot by  6 ½ l from Pipesmoker (received 8lb). 

He then disappointed at Cheltenham when only 7th in the Ballymore novice hurdle beaten 30 ¼ l behind Envoi Allen, but was lame behind after. He should be an exciting novice chaser this season.

Trainer P.Hobbs

2020/21 Jumps Profile - Shishkin

6 y bg Sholokhov – Labarynth     (Cliff, Martin, Neil, Peej, Steve)

This winning pointer is continues to cause  plenty of excitement at Seven Barrows currently and is expected to reach the top level over fences this season. He made his debut at Inch in March 2018, finishing 3rd a 3m , 4y maiden beaten 8 ¼ l behind Prince Kayf , then at Lings-town in another 3 m, 4y maiden won by , 8l from Apple Rock. 

Moved to Nicky Henderson, he made his rules debut at Kempton in March last  year , winning a 2m open bumper by 8l from Certainly Red.  His first run over hurdles didn’t go plan last season as he fell at the 2nd at Newbury in December, but he won a 2m novice hurdle at the same track in January, beating Shakem Up Arry 11l, and followed up at Huntingdon in February, winning a 2m 3f listed hur-dle by 11l from Shan Blue. He finished the season, winning the 2m Supreme Novice hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival by a head from Abacadbras. He should still have plenty of improvement, and if he takes to fences, the Arkle will be his target next March.

Trainer N.Henderson

2020/21 Jumps Profile - Shewearsitwell

5y b m Shirocco- Ware It Vic (Tony)

Unbeaten mare who is in the could be anything group, she made her debut at Galway in July this year, winning a 2m mares bumper by 5 ½ l from Cottie, then in August at Sligo won a 2m 1f mares maiden hurdle by 8l from Bonarc, and finally, at Tipperary in October won a 2m grade 3 novice hurdle by Goodbye Someday. From a top yard, she should win plenty more races.

Trainer W.Mullins

2020/21 Jumps Profile - Santini

8y bg Milan- Tinagoodnight   (Bob, Cliff, Martin, Steve,Tony)

High class chaser who has yet to finish out the frame in his 11 career starts. He made his debut at Didmarton in March 2017, winning a 3m maiden point by 15 l from Doctor Haze. Moving to Nicky Henderson, he made his rules debut at Newbury in December 2017, winning a 2m 4f novice hurdle by 4 ½ l from stablemate Chef Des Obeaux, then in January 2018, took a 2m 4f grade 2 novice hurdle at Cheltenham by ¾ l from Black Op. Stepped up to 3m in March at the festival he finished 5rd in the Albert Bartlett hurdle, beaten 4 ½ l behind Kilbricken storm. He then went to Aintree in April and won the 3m grade 1 Sefton Novice hurdle by 1 ½ l from Roksana (received 7lb). 

Sent novice chasing he reappeared at Newbury in December 2018, winning a 2m 7f grade 2 novice chase by 4l from Rocky’s Treasure, then was third at Kempton in December in the 3m grade 1 Kauto Star novice chase, beaten 3 ½ l behind La Bague Au Roi (received 7lb). He then went back to Cheltenham and was 2nd in the 3m Grade 1 RSA Novice chase, beaten ½ l by Topofthegame. 

He reappeared in November last year, winning a 3m listed Intermediate chase by a head from Now Mcginty, then , had a wind Operation, and returned at Cheltenham in January this year, winning, a 3m 1f grade 2 chase, beating Bristol De Mai 3 ½ l, then at the festival in March was 2nd in the Gold Cup, beaten a neck by Al Boum Photo.  He should win plenty more top class races .

Trainer N.Henderson

2020/21 Jumps Profile - Roxanya

4 y ch f Leading Light – Afaraka ( Neil)

One of the very dark horses, Mr Church is part of the syndicate that owns her. She made her debut at Down Royal in March, finishing 8th in a 2m mares bumper, beaten 83 l behind Delvino (gave 19lb). She reappeared at Mussleburgh recently in another 2m mares bumper, finishing 7th under a sympathetic ride from Brian Hughes, once her chance had gone. 

Part owner Mr Church told the punter she had been troublesome in the preliminaries, and Brian Hughes reported after that she is a grand filly, who is unfurnished, will improve with experience and will win races in the future. She will be kept to bumpers for the time being

Trainer S. Crawford

2020/21 Jumps Profile - Ribble Valley

Improving hurdler who could well be playing in the top rank this season. 

He is held in high regard at Greystoke and made a winning debut at Ayr in November 2018, winning a 2m bumper by 7l from Nicklesonthedime, then was 6th at Cheltenham in a 2m listed bumper 2 weeks later, 10 ¾ l behind Master Debonair, then finished the season with victory back at Ayr in Janu-ary this year, winning another 2m bumper by 5l from Milvale (received 12 lb). He reappeared at Hexham in November last year, winning a 2m novice hurdle by 9l from Itsnotyoitsme, and followed up at Wetherby 3 weeks later, winning a 2m novice hurdle by 11l from Sir Valentine . He finished the season with 2nd at Ascot, in a 2m grade 2 novice hurdle, beaten 8l by Master Debo-nair (gave 3lb). 

He had a wind operation and reappeared recently, winning a 2m 1f Intermediate hurdle by 5 ½ l from the highly regarded Nickolson (re-ceived 6lb).  He will step up in class with the grade 1 Fightong Fifth hurdle his next target, and it will be interesting to see if he can become a Champion Hurdle contender.

Trainer N.Richards

2020/21 Jumps Profile - Quilixios

3 y bg Maxios – Quilita  ( Cod)

Looks a smart juvenile hurdler, he made his debut at Compiegne in March this year wining a 2m 3 year old hurdle by 12 l from Yes Indeed. Moving to Gordon Elliott he won a 2m 3year old hurdle at Punchestown in October by 13l from Scholastic (received 12 lb0, then  followed up at Down Royal at the end of the month winning another 2m 3year old hurdle by 20 l from Varna Gold ( received 11 lb).

Trainer Gordon Elliott recently spoke to the punter and said, "He’s three from three over hurdles and only had a hack round to win at Down Royal at the weekend. What I did like is the way he picked up in a few strides off the back of the second last when Jack asked him to quicken." He looks a smart prospect

Trainer G.Elliott

2020/21 Jumps Profile - Put The Kettle On

6 y bm Stowaway – Name For Fame (Cliff)

Improving mare who became the first mare to land the Arkle for 40 years, the last being Anaglogs Daughter. She made her debut at Clonmel in September 2018, finishing 5th in a 2m 3f mares maiden hurdle, beaten 4 ¾ l by The Princetonian, then in October was 2nd at Wexford in a 2m maiden hurdle, beaten 8 ½ l by Mister Blue Sky. In November at Navan she got off the mark, winning a 2m mares maiden hurdle by 1l from Gypsy Island, then was disappointing at Limerick in December, finishing 5th in a 2m novice hurdle, beaten 33 ½ l behind Smoking Gun (gave 6lb). 

She was then third in a 2m 4f handicap hurdle  at Gowran Park in January 2019, beaten 7 ¾ l behind Allez Kal (gave 10 lb), and at Punchestown inMay, filled the same spot in another 2m handicap hurdle, beaten 1 ¾ l behind Polished Steel ( gave 5 lb). Three weeks later she was victorious on her chasing debut at Kilbeggan , wining a 2m 4f beginners chase beating From Eden by 1 ¼ l, then in June won a 2m 4f mares handicap hurdle at Downpatrick over 2m 3f, beating Dollys Destination ( received 11 lb) 7l. She then went back over fences in June at by  Tipperarry, winning a 2m 3f novice chase by 7 ½ from Cooldine Bog (received 4lb), then in September won a 2m 4f novice chase at Wexford, beating Victoria Bay (received 10 lb ) 2 ¼ l. 

In October at Tipperary she was 2nd in a grade 3 2m 4f novice chase, beaten ½ by Robin De Carlow (received 3 lb), then in November came over to Cheltenham and won the 2m grade 2 novice chase beating Al Dancer (gave 10lb) 2 ½ l.  She then had a well earned break before returning to Cheltenham in March and winning the 2m grade 1 Arkle chase by 1 ½ l from Fakir D’oudaries. She will be dangerous at the top level this season given her mares allowance, and will be big player in the Champion Chase next March.

Trainer H De Bromhead

2020/21 Jumps Profile - Politilogue

9 y gr g Poliglote – Scarlet Row (Neil)

I have to say the first thing that surprised me when I looked him up is that he is only 9, as he seems to have been around a long time. So having won the Champion Chase last season, he has every chance of defending his crown this time around. 

He has been a top class horse over the years, winning 11 and finishing second 7 times in his 26 starts. He had 2 runs in France as a 4 year old, finishing 2nd on his debut in a 2m 1f hurdle, then won at Auteuil in June 2015, winning a 2m 2f 4 year old conditions hurdle by 1 ½ l from Brut Imperial. He moved to Paul Nicholls, and his first season as a novice hurdle saw him fall on his debut at Cheltenham , and his only win from 3 further starts was at Exeter in February 2016, taking a 2m 1f listed novice hurdle by an eye watering 59 l from Trans Express. 

Novice chasing saw him come to prominence, winning on his chasing debut at Haydock in November , a 2m 5f novice chase, beating Vintage Clouds 10 l , then followed up at Ascot in another 2m 5f grade 2 novice chase in December, beating Rock The Kasbah 4l. He won once more from 4 more outings, that victory coming at Kempton in February 2017, beating Pain Au Chocolat ( gave 4lb) 11l. 

The following season saw him win 4 out of his 6 starts, The Haldon Gold Cup at Exeter, his first Grade 1 chase, the 2m Tingle Creek at Sandown, beating Fox Norton ½ l, the grade 2 , 2m Desert Orchid chase at Kempton and the 2m 4f grade 1 Melling Chase at Aintree, beating Min a neck. The following season saw his only win come on his first start, a 2m 5f grade 2 chase at Ascot beating Charbel ½ l. He was 4th in the King George at Kempton, 4th in the 2m 5f grade1 chase at Ascot, 2nd in the Champion Chase at Cheltenham, beaten 1 ¾ ll by Altior, and 2nd in the 2m 4f grade 1 Melling chase, 20 l behind Min. He only ran 3 times last season, and he saved the best to last with his only being in the Champion Chase at Cheltenham, beating stable mate Dynamite Dollars 9l.

Trainer P.Nicholls

2020/21 Jumps Profile - Monkfish

6 y ch g Stowaway – Martovic (Cod, Peej, Tony)

High class novice hurdler, who goes novice chasing this season. He made his debut at Cragmore in February 2018, being pulled up in a 2m 4f maiden point. In April at Stowlin, he won a 3m 4 year old maiden point by ½ l from Gameface, with Fury Road in 4th and Fiddleronthe roof 5th. Moving to Willie Mullins, he reappeared at Punchestown in May 2019, finishing 2nd in a 2m 2f bumper, 2 ½ l behind Longhouse Poet, then in November was 2nd at Fairyhouse in a 2m 4f maiden hurdle, beaten 7l by Diol Ker. 

In December at Fairyhouse he won a 2m 7f maiden hurdle by 11 l from Time To Get Up, then in January this year followed up at Thurles in a 2m 6f novice hurdle, beating Alpine Cobra 20l. He finished the season with victory at Cheltenham in the 3m grade 1 Albert Bartlett novice hurdle, beating Latest Exhibition ½ l. The RSA will be the long term target.

Trainer W.Mullins

2020/21 Jumps Profile - Mister Fisher

6 y bg Jeremy – That’s Amazing (Cod)

Classy sort with a decent wins to runs ratio, he made his debut at Kempton in March 2018, winning a 2m bumper by 1 ¼ l from Manevers House, then in April at Aintree in a grade 2 2m 1f bumper, was 13th, beaten 23 ½ l behind Portrush Ted (gave 6lb). He reappeared at Newbury in November of 2018, finishing 2nd in a 2m novice hurdle, beaten a short head by Ecu De La Noverie (received 5lb), then in December at Kempton, won a 2m novice hurdle by 2 ¼ l from Rouge Vif (gave 5lb). He followed up at Haydock in January last year, winning a grade 2 2m novice hurdle by 2 ½ l from Bright Forcast (received 3 lb), then in March at the Cheltenham Festival was 8th in the 2m grade 1 Supreme novice hurdle, beaten 23 ½ l behind Klassical Dream.  In May at Haydock he finished the season with 7th in a 2m grade 3 handicap hurdle, beaten 7l behind Le Patriote ( gave 3lb). 

He reappeared at Warwick last November finishing 2nd in a 2m novice chase, 3l behind Torpillo (received 7lb), then in December at Cheltenham, won a 2m 4f novice chase, beating Good Boy Bobby (gave 5lb), 

1 ¼ l. In January this year he won a 2m grade 2 novice chase from Al Dancer by 1l, and on his final appearance, was 2nd at Cheltenham in March in the 2m 4f grade 1 Golden Miller novice chase, beaten 4 14 l behind Samcro. He has an entry at Cheltenham in the Paddy Power Gold Cup, and 2 1/3 mile handicap and conditions chases look his level.

Trainer N.Henderson

2020/21 Jumps Profile - Metier

4 y bg Mastercraftsman – We’ll Go Walking (Martin)

One that Harry Fry is looking forward to in novice hurdles, and reportedly jumps well at home. He made his debut at Gowran Park in October 2018, finishing 4th in a 1m maiden, beaten 5 ¼ l behind Millswyn, . He reappeared in June 2019, finishing 4th again in a 1m 5f maiden at Navan, beaten 3l by Building bridges, then at Roscommon 2 weeks later was again 4th over 1m 2f in another maiden , beaten 1l by De Name Escapes Me. 2 weeks later he was 7th at Down Royal in a 1m 4f handicap beaten 14 ½ l by Dadzoozdart ( gave 19lb), then in August won the grandly named Irish Champions weekend maiden over 1m 1 f at Gowran Park by 6l from Bashiyr. 

In September he was 2nd in a 1m 2f handicap at Fairyhouse, 1 ¾ l behind Kiss For A Jewel (gave 1 l), then in October at Limerick was 7th in a 1m 4f listed stakes, beaten 15 ½ l behind Dadzoodart. His last run on the flat in Ireland was a 5th at Leopardstown in a 1m 4f handicap, beaten 4 ½ l behind Melburnian  (received 2lb. In November 2019 he was gelded, moved to Harry Fry in January and held a Triumph hurdle entry. That was not taken up to retain his novice status this season. He had a wind op, and made his hurdles debut at Newton Abbot at the end of October, winning a 2m 2f novice hurdle by 10 l from Oneupmanship, and should progress through the ranks this season.

Trainer H.Fry.

2020/21 Jumps Profile - Mcfabulous

6 ybg Milan – Rossavon   (Cliff)

The stayers hurdle division is pretty open, with a few doubts over Paisley Park, but this exciting prospect could stake a claim on it in a similar way to Big Bucks did.  He made his debut at Chepstow in October 2018, winning a 2m bumper by 2 ¼ l from Ask Dillon, then at Cheltenham, a month later was only 7th, beaten 11 ¼ l in a listed bumper, behind Master Debonair. Given a break he reappeared at Newbury in March 2019, winning another 2m bumper, by 6l from Faustinovick (received 2 lb ), and then went to Aintree and won the 2m grade 2 listed bumper by 1l from Thebannerkingrebel.   

He reappeared at Chepstow last November, finishing 2nd in a 2m maiden hurdle, 4l behind Silver Hallmark, then disappointed at Ascot in December, finishing last of 4, beaten 15 l behind Master Debonair (gave 3lb). He got back on track at Market Rasen next time, winning a 2m 4f novice hurdle by 3 ¾ l from Hometown Boy(gave 6lb), then finished the season at Kempton in March, winning the grade 3 2m 5f handicap hurdle by 6 ½ l from Sevarano (gave 1lb). He reappeared at Chepstow on 9th October in the 2m 3f grade 2 Persian War novice hurdle, winning by 3l from Courtandbould. 

Highly rated at Ditcheat, he is an exciting prospect.

Trainer P.Nicholls

2020/21 Jumps Profile - If The Cap Fits

8 y bg Milan – Derravaragh Sayra (Martin)

Useful sort who Harry Fry expects to make up in to a high class chaser this season. He made his debut at Plumpton In November 2016, winning a 2m 1f bumper by 2 ¼ l from Puppet Warrior. In February 2017, he followed up at Taunton in another bumper over 2m, beating Or De Vassey (received 5lb), then stepped up in class, finished 4th at Aintree in April in the 2m 1f grade 2 bumper, beaten 2 ¾ l behind Lalor. 

He reappeared at Exeter in October, winning a 2 2f novice hurdle by 8l from Blu Cavalier, then followed up at Bangor over 2m in another novice hurdle, beating Soloman (received 7lb) Grey 3 ¼ l.He then won another novice hurdle over 2m at Kempton on Boxing Day, beating Diese Des Biffes (received 3lb) by 5l , then was off for 319 days. He reappeared at Wincanton in November 2018, finishing 2nd in a 2m grade 2 hurdle beaten 2 ¼ l behind Verdana Blue (received 3lb), then won a grade 2 hurdle at Ascot over 2m 3f beating Old Guard (gave 6lb), 1 ½ l. In December he was third in the grade 1 2m hurdle at Kempton , beaten 6l behind Verdana Blue (received 7lb), then in February 2019, was 2nd at Fontwell in a2m 3f grade 2 hurdle, beaten 1 ½ l by Vision Des Flos 9received 4lb). He then went to Aintree in April, and finished 2nd in the 3m grade 1 Liverpool hurdle, beating Roksana ( received 7lb)  a head . 

Reappearing at Ascot in November 2019, he won a 2m 3f grade 2 hurdle by ½ l from Call Me Lord (received 6lb), then in January this year was 5th at Cheltenham in a 3m grade 2 hurdle beaten 7 ½ l behind Paisley Park. Harry Fry says he was not right that day, and his reappearance recently, winning a 2m 5f novice chase at Chepstow by 7 ½ l from Fiddlerontheroof, suggests he will win plenty more races over fences this season.

Trainer H.Fry

2020/21 Jumps Profile - Hacker Des Places

3 y bg Great Pretender – Plaisance  (Neil)

Quite a few punters are now part of syndicates, Neil has an interest in this owners group horse, a way of having a cheap interest as an owner that the editor highly recommends, as the editor has an interest in 5 owners group horses, 4 which have won, and Peej also an interest in at least 1. Tony has also had some interest in an Irish syndicate. 

This gelding made his debut at Dieppe in May this year, in a 3 year old 2m conditions hurdle, finishing 3rd beaten 5 ½ l behind Paros. He then opened  his account at Dax winning readily by 3 and half lengths in a 2m 3 year old conditions hurdle, beating Heloi (received 2lb)  He then moved to Nicholls making his British debut at Wincanton where he was beaten at odds on by 14l by another Nicholls runner. 

Neil told the Punter  there were excuses that day (he got very wound up before the start and then wouldn’t settle) and while it is unlikely that he will be Triumph class he should be capable of winning a races this season.

Trainer P Nicholls

2020/21 Jumps Profile - Glynn

6 y bg Winged Love – Barnsih River (Peej)

Very lightly raced gelding who is in the could be anything category, he made his debut at Portrush in a 3m 5 year maiden point, winning by 3l from Breif Ambition. Moving to Nicky Henderson, he made his rules debut in January this year, winning a 2m 3f maiden hurdle by 11l from Buzz De Turcoing. He will stay hurdling initially, and his progress will be interesting.

Trainer N.Henderson

2020/21 Jumps Profile - Fusil Raffles

5 y bg Saint Des Saints (Steve)

Smart chaser, who at 5 still has improvement to come, he made his debut at Sennonnes – Pouance in July 2018, in a 2m 2f 3 year old hurdle, winning by 4 ½ l from Olympic Flame, then in July was 2nd at Les Sables –d’Olonne, in a 2m 1f 3year old conditions hurdle, beaten ¼ l by C’hti Diamond (received 15 lb). 

He moved to Nicky Henderson and made his UK debut at Kempton in February 2019 winning a 2m grade 2 juvenile hurdle by 9l from Beat The Judge (gave 3lb), then in May, stepped up to grade 1 company at Punchestown, where he won the 2m grade 1 4 year old Champion hurdle by 2 ¾ l from Fakir D’Oudairies. Reappearing in November at Wincanton, he won a 2m grade 2 hurdle by ¾ l from Grand Sancy ( gave 3lb), then followed up at Kempton in December, winning the 2m grade 1 Christmas hurdle by 5l from Silver Streak. 

Rather disappointing at Cheltenham In March this year when only 11th beaten 26 l in the Champion hurdle behind stable mate Epatante, he reappeared at Uttoxeter in September, winning a 2m novice chase by 4l from Quick Grabim, then in October at Cheltenham won a 2m novice chase by 9 ½ l from Sir Valentine(received 5lb). He could well be a major contender for the Arkle in March

Trainer N.Henderson

2020/21 Jumps Profile - Epatante

6 y bm No Risk At All – Kadjara (Cliff,Steve, Peej)

At the start of the season J.P Mcmanus was no doubt expecting to have the favourite for the Champion hurdle in March, but this mare would not have been the one at the top of the list, but with injury hitting Buveur D’air, and this mare's rapid progression, that is what happened. 

She made her debut at Saint Malo in August 2017, finishing 2nd in a 1m 4f 3 year old stakes, beaten a neck by Extra Noire, then in September at Le Lion- D’Angers, won a similar event by 6l from Envirante Passion. In November at Saint- Cloud, she won a 1m 4f Grade 1 by 3l from Eveilduboulay, then had a year off, and moved across the water to Nicky Henderson. She made her English debut at Kempton in November 2018, winning a 2m novice hurdle by 3 1/22 l from Ey Up Rocky, then followed up at Exeter in February last year, taking a 2m 1f novice hurdle by 3 ½ l from Makety (received 6 lb), and finished the season with a disappointing 9th in the mares novice hurdle at the Cheltenham festival, beaten 9 ¼ l behind Elgantine Du Seuil, when 15/ 8 f. 

She reappeared at Newbury last November, winning a 2m listed handicap hurdle by 6l from stable mate French Crusader ( received 2lb ) , then in December won the 2m grade 1 Christmas hurdle at Kempton by 5l from Silver Streak. It was a sign of the way the Champion hurdle fell apart that saw her go of 2/1f  in March, but she could only beat what turned up, which she duly did to become the Champion Hurdler, beating Sharjah 3l. She obviously sets the standard for this season, but will face stiff opposition and not least, quite possibly from another mare, the unbeaten Honeysuckle, in what looks an open division.

2020/21 Jumps Profile - Envoi Allen

6 y bg Muthathir – Reaction  ( Bob, Cliff, Martin, Neil, Peej, Steve, Tony)

Arguably the most exciting national hunt horse around currently he boasts an unbeaten record of 8 out of 8. He made his debut at Ballinaboola in February last year, winning a 2m 4f maiden point by 10l from Nearly Perfect. He made his rules debut at Fairyhouse last December, winning a 2m bumper by 4l from Port Stanley, then followed up 2 weeks later in a 2m listed bumper, beating Midnight Run 4 ¾ l.  He then won at Leopardstown in February, in a 2m grade 2 bumper, beating Meticulous 1 ¼ l and finished the season taking the 2m grade 1 Champion bumper at the Cheltenham Festival, beating Blue Sari ¾ l.  

He reappeared at Down Royal last November, winning a 2m maiden hurdle by 6 ½ l from Front View, then in December at Fairyhouse, won the Grade 1 Royal Bond novice hurdle by 1 ½ l from Abacadabras. He then went to Naas in January, winning a 2m4f  Grade 1 hurdle, beating Elixir D’ainay by 3 ½ l, then finished at Cheltenham in March, winning the 2m 5f Grade 1 Ballymore novice hurdle by 4 ¼ l from Easywork. 

A final decision wheteher he stays over hurdles or goes chasing ahs yet to be made, but given he was in the 2m 5f novice hurdle last season, I suspect he will go novice chasing, and he remains a really top class performer.

Trainer G.Elliott

2020/21 Jumps Profile - Easy As That

5 y b g Sans Frontieres – Bell Storm ( Cliff)

Unbeaten in 2 bumpers he made his debut at Ffos Las in December last year, taking a 2m bumper by 4l from Fanfaron Dino, then followed up at Mussleburgh in another 2m bumper beating Onward Route ( received 7lb ) by 13 l. Soft ground suits him well, and he should stay well and is an exciting prospect for novice hurdles this season

Trainer V.Williams

2020/21 Jumps Profile - Dusart

5 y bg Flemensfirth – Dusty Too  (Steve)

One who is right at the top of the dark horse brigade, he made his debut recently at Newbury winning a 2m novice hurdle by 2 ½ l from Soaring Glory (gave 6lb), The runner up (in the Ed’s string), is highly thought of, so this was a very promising debut and he should win plenty more races.

Trainer N.Henderson

2020/21 Jumps Profile - Chemical Energy

4 y ch g Well Chosen- Meadstown Miss ( Cod)

One of the dark horse brigade, he made his debut at Roscommon in September this year winning a 2m bumper by 10 l from Champagnesocialist, (received 14 lb) then followed up at Down Royal at the end of October in another 2m bumper beating On Eagles Wings 8l. He has been ridden by J.J Codd on both occasions which no doubt has influenced his selection, but as the name of his sire suggests, he could be well chosen.

Trainer  G.Elliott

2020/21 Jumps Profile - Champ

8y bg Kings Theatre – China Sky (Martin, Peej, Steve)

Developed in to a high class novice chaser last season and will no doubt be aimed at the top staying chases this season. He made his debut at Southwell in January 2017, winning a 2m bumper by 3 ½ l from Grey Warbler, then was second at Kempton in February in a similar event, beaten 2 ¼ l by Irish Prophecy (received 9lb).  He didn’t reappear until January 2018, finishing a neck 2nd to Vinndication (gave 6lb) at Ascot in a 2m 5f novice hurdle, then in May won a 2m 4f maiden hurdle at Perth, beating Court Dreaming (received 3lb ) by 10l, and finished the season in May at Warwick, winning a 2m 5f novice hurdle by 10 l from Merry Milan.  

He reappeared at Newbury in December last year winning a 2m 4f handicap hurdle by  4 ½ l from Le Musee (received 19lb), then in December won the grade 1 Challow novice hurdle over the same course and distance, beating Getaway Trump 2 ½ l.  He was then 2nd at Cheltenham in March in the 2m 5f Ballymore novice  hurdle, beaten 2l by City Island, and finished the season with victory at Aintree in the 3 grade 1 Sefton novice hurdle, beating Emitom 3l. 

He reappeared last season at Newbury, winning a 2m 6f Beginners Chase by 3 ½ l from Dashel Drasher, and followed up over 2m 4f at the same course 3 weeks later winning a grade 2 novice chase by 13/4 l from Black Op.  He then fell at Cheltenham on New Years Day in a 2m 4f grade 2 novice chase won by Midnight Shadow, and finished the season by winning the grade 1 3m RSA Novice chase at the festival in March, beating Minella Indo a length. He will be a major player this season.

Trainer N.Henderson

2020/21 Jumps Profile - Bob Olinger

5 y bg  Sholokov- Zenaide  (Bob)

One of the dark horse, could be anything brigade, he made his debut at Turtulla in November last year, winning a 3m 4 year old maiden point by 15 l from Mount Oscar, then having moved to Henry De Bromhead, made a winning rules debut at Gowran Park this March, winning a 2m 2f bumper by 10l from Coqolino.  He literally could turn out to be any thing

Trainer H.De Bromhead

2020/21 Jumps Profile - Ballyadam

5 y bg Fame and Glory – Grass Tips ( Bob, Tony)

Useful looking sort, he won his maiden 4 year old 3m point at Portrush in October last year beating Bold Enough 4l. He changed yards and reappeared at Navan in February this year, finishing 3rd in a 2m bumper, beaten 2 ¼ l behind Julies Stowaway (gave 1lb), then in March at Downpatrick , won a 2m 1f bumper by 18 l from I Don’t Get It (received 5lb). He had the summer off and reappeared at Down Royal at the end of October, winning a 2m maiden Hurdle by 12l from Colonel Mustard. (received 5 lb). Out of a classy stallion, he should progress to a decent level

Trainer Gordon Elliott recently told The Punter, "I think he’s a nice horse, he stays and has speed, everything you want. He’s not the biggest in the world and hurdling could be his game with the Royal Bond likely to be next. I think two miles will be his trip for now."

Trainer G.Elliott

2020/21 Jumps Profile - Benie Des Dieux

9y bm Great Pretender – Cana (Bob, Peej)

High class mare, it is not sure yet whether she stays over hurdles or goes chasing this season.  She made her debut at Royan La Palmyre,in June 2014,  finishing 4th in a 1m 2f stakes race, beaten 8l, then a month later at La Teste De Buch, was 6th over 1m 4f beaten 3 ½ l in another stakes race. She finished the season with a win at  Clairefontaine over 1m 6f in a another stakes , winning by 10 l. 

She reappeared in October Auteuil, winning a 2m 2f 3yeaqr old fillies hurdle by 1 ¾ l from Katkodile, then was only 4th in a similar event over course and distance, beaten 13 l behind Bonne A Marier (received 3lb). Given a break, she reappeared at Auteuil in April 2015, winning a 4/5 year old fillies and mares conditions hurdle over 2m2 f by ½ l from Ancolie De Cotte  ( gave 4lb), then at Enghien in September was 6th in a 2m 2f 4 year old listed hurdle, beaten 10 l ½ l behind Ardina (gave 4lb). 

In October, at the same track she was 3rd in a 4 year old conditions hurdle over 2m 3f, beaten 2 ¾ l behind Onsajaamais (gave 4lb), and in November at Auteuil, was 3rd in a 2m 2f 4 / 5 year old grade 3 fillies and mares hurdle, beaten 8 ½ l behind Martalette (gave 6lb). She then moved to Willie Mullins and after a year off, reappeared at Limerick in December 2016, winning a 2m 3f Beginners chase by 30 l from Leaders Questions. 

She was then absent for another year, and reappeared at Carlisle in December 2017, winning a 2m 4f mares listed chase by 8l from Tacenda , then in February 2018, fol-lowed up at Naas, taking a 2m listed mares chase by 2 ½ l from Asthuria. She then came to Cheltenham in March and won the 2m 4f grade 1 mares hurdle by ½ l from Midnight Tour and followed up at Punchestown in April, winning the grade 1 2m 4f mares Champion hurdle by 3l from Augusta Kate. 

Off again for a year, she reappeared at Cheltenham in the grade 1 2m 4f mares hurdle. Sent off 10/11 f and 3l clear, she was one of Ruby Walsh‘s more memorable last hurdle casualties, and Roksana was left to win. She atoned at Punchestown in May, winning the Mares Grade 1 Champion hurdle again, beating Stormy Island 9 ½ l, and finished the season at Auteuil, winning a 3m 1f grade 1 hurdle by 6 ½ l from De Bon Coeur. She has run twice this year, winning a 3m grade 2 hurdle at Gowran Park in January, beating Penhill 21 l, then was second at Cheltenham in the mares hurdle, beaten ½ l by Honeysuckle.

Trainer W.Mullins

2020/21 Jumps Profile - Al Boum Photo

8y bg Bucks Boum – Al Gane (Cod, Tony)

Some thing of a surprise winner of his first Gold Cup , he proved it no fluke when winning it again last season. He made his debut at Moulins in May 2015, falling in a 2m 1 f 3y hurdle. He moved to Willie Mullins in December that year and made his Irish debut at Fairyhouse in December 2016, finishing 3rd in a 2m 4f maiden hurdle, beaten 2 ½ l behind Minella Till Dawn, then in January 2017, won a 2m maiden hurdle at Thurles by 8 ½ l from Caro Des Flos.  He then won a 2m 4f grade 2 novice hurdle at Fairyhouse in April beating Stand up and Fight 4l,  and finished the season with 5th in the 3m grade 1 Irish novice hurdle at the Punchestown festival, 13 ¼ l behind Champagne Classic. He returned in November at Navan, winning a 2m 1f beginners chase by 7l from Tycoon Prince, then fell at Limerick in December. He reappeared at Leopardstown in February 201, finish-ing 2nd to Monalee in a 2m 5f grade 1 novice chase, then fell at Cheltenham in March in the RSA chase won by Presenting Percy. He then won the grade 1 Gold Cup novice chase over 2 4f at Fairy house in April beat-ing Shattered Love 1 l, then ran out at Punchestown in the grade 1 Champion novice chase. 

He reappeared at Tramore in January  winning a 2m 5g listed chase by 6l from Total Recall, then came to Cheltenham and won the 3m 2f grade 1 Gold Cup by 2 ½ l from Anibale Fly, and finished with 2nd at Punchestown in the 3m grade 1 Irish Gold Cup, beaten 2l by Kemboy.

Only seen twice last season, he reappeared at Tramore on New years day, winning a 2m 5f grade 3 chase by 6l from Acapella Bourgeois (received 11lb), before returning to Cheltenham and landing the Gold Cup by a neck from Santini. It is hard to win 2 let alone 3 Gold Cup’s and whist he sets the standard, he is unlikely to run many times, and looks vulnerable to Santini this season.

Trainer W. Mullins

2020/21 Jumps - Scoring system and bonus races

Scoring System

Grade 1 win - 25 points

Grade 2 win - 20 points

Grade 3 win - 15 points

Listed win - 12 points

Any other race win - 10 points

This is the bonus list ( Dates are a guide in some cases

13/11/20 

Glenfarclas Veterans' Handicap Chase (Qualifier) (Leg 9 Of The Veterans' Chase Series) 2m4½f,     Class 2 Cheltenham

14/11/20

BetVictor Gold Cup Handicap Chase (Grade 3) 2m4½f, Class 1, Cheltenham

25/11/20

Coral Hurdle (Registered As The Ascot Hurdle) (Grade 2)   2m3½f, Class 1, Ascot

Betfair Chase Haydock

2/12/20

 Hennessy Gold Cup Chase (Handicap) (Grade 3)   3m2f, Class 1, Newbury

Stanjames.com Fighting Fifth Hurdle (Grade 1)     2m½f, Class 1, Newcastle

Hattons Grace Hurdle, Fairyhouse

9/12/20

 Betfred Becher Handicap Chase (Grade 3) 3m2f, Class 1 Aintree

Racing Post Henry VIII Novices' Chase (Grade 1) 1m7½f, Class 1 Sandown

Betfair Tingle Creek Chase (Grade 1) 1m7½f, Class 1, Sandown

16/12/20

Caspian Caviar Gold Cup Handicap Chase (Grade 3) 2m5f, Class 1, Cheltenham

stanjames.com International Hurdle (Grade 2)  2m1f, Class 1, Cheltenham

23/12/20

 JLT Long Walk Hurdle (Grade 1) 3m½f, Class 1, Ascot

Lavazza Jolie Silver Cup Handicap Chase (Listed Race) 3m, Class 1, Ascot

26/12/20

All races (anywhere in UK and Ireland) on Boxing Day are Bonus races as a Punter Christmas Present

27/12/20

Coral Welsh Grand National Handicap Chase (Grade 3) 3m5½f, Class 1 Chepstow  

28/12/20

Savills Chase (Grade 1) 3m Leopardstown

Future Champions Novice Hurdle Leopardstown

1/1/21 

Dornan Engineering Relkeel Hurdle (Grade 2) 2m4½f, Class 1, Cheltenham

7/1/21 

32Red Tolworth Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) 2m, Class 1, Sandown

14/1/21

32Red Lanzarote Handicap Hurdle (Listed Race)  2m5f, Class 1, Kempton

Betfred Classic Handicap Chase (Grade 3) 3m5f, Class 1Warwick

Moscow Flyer Novice Hurdle Punchestown

21/1/21

stanjames.com Champion Hurdle Trial Hurdle (Grade 2)  1m7½f, Class 1, Haydock

Sodexo Clarence House Chase (Grade 1)  2m1f, Class 1, Ascot 

28/1/21

BetBright Trial Cotswold Chase (Grade 2) 3m1½f, Class 1 Cheltenham

29/1/21

Arkle Novice Chase  Leopardstown

Irish Champion Hurdle Leopardstown

4/2/21

Betfred TV Scilly Isles Novices' Chase (Grade 1) 2m4f, Class 1, Sandown

BHP Insurance Irish Champion Hurdle (Grade 1) 2m Leopardstown

11/2/20  

Betfair Denman Chase (Grade 2) 2m7½f, Class 1, Newbury

Betfair Exchange Chase (Grade 2) (Registered As The Game Spirit Chase) 2m½f, Class 1, Newbury

Betway Kingmaker Novices' Chase (Grade 2) 2m, Class 1, Warwick

Irish Gold Cup Leopardtown

18/2/21

Sodexo Reynoldstown Novices' Chase (Grade 2) 3m, Class 1

Betfair Ascot Chase (Grade 1) 2m5f, Class 1, Ascot

Betfred Rendlesham Hurdle (Grade 2) 2m7f, Class 1, Haydock

Betfred Grand National Trial Handicap Chase (Grade 3) 3m4½f, Class 1, Haydock

Red Mills Trial Hurdle Gowran Park

25/2/21 

Betfred Eider Handicap Chase 4m½f, Class 2 Newcastle

Newlands Chase, Naas

4/3/21  

William Hill "High 5" Supporting Greatwood Gold Cup Handicap Chase (Grade 3) 2m4f, Class 1 Newbury

BetBright Grimthorpe Handicap Chase  3m2f, Class 2, Doncaster 

11/3/21

Matchbook Imperial Cup Handicap Hurdle (Grade 3) Sandown 2m, Class 1, 

Cheltenham Festival 

Arkle Chase

Champion Hurdle

Queen Mother Chase

World Hurdle

RSA Chase

Gold Cup

Ryan Air Chase

17/3/21

Betfred Midlands Grand National (An Open Handicap Chase) (Listed Race) 4m1½f, Class 1, Uttoxeter

25/3/21

EBF & TBA Mares' "National Hunt" Novices' Hurdle Finale (A Limited Handicap) (Grade 2) 2m4½f, Class 1 Newbury

6/4/21

Betway Bowl Chase (Grade 1) 3m1f, Class 1, Aintree

Betway Aintree Hurdle (Grade 1) 2m4f, Class 1, Aintree

7/4/21

Betway Mildmay Novices' Chase (Grade 1)  3m1f, Class 1, Aintree

JLT Melling Chase (Grade 1) 2m4f, Class 1, Aintree 

8/4/21 Grand National day 

Grand National

Stayers Hurdle

22/4/21  Scottish Grand National meeting

Scottish Grand National and the Future Champion Novices' Chase (Grade 

27/4/21 ‘Whitbread’ meeting

Bet 365 Gold Cup

Only Bet Victor  HandicapChase,  Hennessey Gold Cup, International Hurdle, King George Chase, Savills Chase, Long Walk Hurdle, Irish Gold Cup, Clarence House Chase, Betfair Hurdle, Arkle Chase, Champion Hurdle, Queen Mother Chase, World Hurdle, RSA Chase, Gold Cup, Ryan Air Chase, Aintree Hurdle , Grand National get 12 2nd place bonus

2020/21 Jumps - Previous Champs and Chumps

Figures in brackets are point’s totals. 10 Horses were used up to jumps 99/2000 when we moved to 15.

From jump season 200/7 8 single picks get double points.

Hall Of Fame                              List Of Shame                             

Flat 1998   Steve

Flat 1999  Tony (276)            Spoon Bob (59)

Flat 2000 Bob    (497)           Spoon  Steve (105)

Flat 2001 Cod    (402)           Spoon  Cliff (99)

Flat 2000 John (794)            Spoon  Steve (259)

Flat 2003 Neil (601)             Spoon)  Steve) (229)

Flat 2004  John                    Spoon  Peej)

Flat 2005  Neil                      Spoon John   

Flat 2006 Neil (580)             Spoon Peej (224)

Flat 2007  Cliff 703             Spoon Martin 155     

Flat 2008  Cod 1019             Spoon  Steve

Flat 2009  Peej 874                Spoon Tony333

Flat 2010 Bob 958                  Spoon  John 456

Flat 2011 John967                Spoon    Steve    546

Flat 2012  Cod   881               Spoon    Peej   498

Flat 2013 Martin   778.5           Spoon   Bob   377

Flat 2014  Lee    1222.1             Spoon   Martin 443.1

Flat 2015  Cliff   1057.1            Spoon   Steve     340.8

Flat 2016   Bob   875.9             Spoon    Steve  328.1   

Flat 2017   Martin  821.2         Spoon Cod   184.5

Flat2018    Cliff     1254.8         Spoon  Cod  246.2

Flat 2019    Neil  1437.2            Spoon   Peej 545.4

Flat 2020   Cliff   872.4              Spoon   Cod    307.35 * short season due to Covid      

Jumps Hall Of Fame                    List Of  Shame

Jumps 98/99 Cliff                        Spoon Steve

Jumps 99/00 Cliff(541)                Spoon Steve (182)

Jumps 00/01 Bob (387)                Spoon Lee  (198)

Jumps 01/02 Martin (512)          Spoon Steve (161)

Jumps 02/03 Lee (618)                Spoon Cod  (238)

Jumps 03/04 Neil( 661)               Spoon Steve (361)

Jumps 04/05 John (571)             Spoon Steve (166)

Jumps 05/06 John (571)             Spoon Cliff (180)      

Jumps 06/07 Lee 705                   Spoon  Cod  203

Jumps 07/08 Cliff 703                Spoon   John 322

Jumps 08/09 Lee 737                 Spoon   Tony 249

Jumps   09/10  Bob 983              Spoon    Neil 497

Jumps 10/11   Martin 750         Spoon   Peej 481

Jumps 11/12    Cod   698           Spoon Neil 441

Jumps 12/13  Neil                       Spoon Cliff  

Jumps 13/14  Peej, 842.6          Spoon  Cliff   400.2

Jumps 14/15 Tony 910.6      Spoon 327.8

Jumps 15/16   Neil                 Spoon Steve 545.4  

  Jumps   16/17 Lee 1061                 Spoon   Bob  645.8           

Jumps 17/18  Steve    1035.84          Spoon  Bob  510.9

Jumps 18/19   Peej    1055.1               Spoon     Neil 559.1

Jumps 19/20  Steve 737.7                   Spoon  Cod 481.3  (Season stopped on March 20th due to Covid 19)

2020/21 Jumps - Editor's Introduction

It is amazing to think that the last big sporting event attended by the public was Cheltenham back in March, and it is currently very unlikely that in March this year a “normal festival “ will take place. 

We have to hope that by then some Covid restrictions will have eased and a crowd of some size will be permitted, and hopefully we can attend. 

The loss of the last part of the season, especially Aintree and Punchestown, means we are even more in the dark than previously regarding the novices, so it will be an interesting season. 

Al Boum Photo has already joined an elite band of back to back Gold Cup winners, and now aims to join the special group of those who have won 3. He will face stiff opposition, with top novices Champ and Minella Indo stepping up, along with last seasons close 2nd Santini. 

The Champion hurdle fell apart, Epatante was a good winner of a weak race so whether she can follow up will be interesting. Goshen was running away with the Triumph hurdle before tripping up when clear after the last, but has been disappointing on the flat, and Ribble Valley is a big hope up North, whist Buveur D’Air may be back. I am surprised Goshen is more popular than Epatante, and she has the 7lb Mares allowance, time will tell.

And finally, hopefully bringing the season to a climatic end, we will have the Grand National and Tiger Roll.

Lets hope we get through it 

Regards

The Editor