2021/22 Jumps Issue 3 - Peej puts miserable flat season behind him

Headlines

Brave puts up a Manly Performance at Haydock

Buzz flies round Ascot

Bob Olinger stars at Gowran Park

Wild is The Call at Kempton

Report

We Start at Ascot on Saturday , where in the 2m grade 2 Ascot Hurdle Buzz (Peej)  went to post. Chased leaders, smooth headway before 2 out, cruising and disputed lead approaching last, ridden to lead run-in, went clear final 110yds, winning comfortably by 3 ¼ l. He gets 44 points.

At Haydock in the 2m 5f graduation chase, Bravemansgame ( Peej, Steve), took his chance, Jumped well, made all, 3 lengths ahead 2 out, went further clear last, going easily run-in, winning comfortably by 2 ¾ l. He gets 11.62 points.

At Gowran Park in the 2m 4f Beginners Chase, Bob Olinger (Bob, Peej, Steve) went to post, Travelled strongly, tracked leader, 1 length second before 7th, joined leader after 4 out, led going easily on outer before 3 out, pecked on landing 3 out, went clear 2 out, jumped slightly left last, pushed along briefly run-in,  winning easily by 6 ½ l. Bob gets 22.4 points, Peej, Steve 11.2 

At Kempton on Monday in the 2m novice hurdle, Call of The Wild (Peej), took his chance, Jumped left on occasions, led at steady pace, not fluent 4 out, pushed along before 2 out, soon ridden and hard pressed, headed approaching last, rallied and led again run-in, hung left but kept on well towards finish, winning by 2 ¼ l. He gets 22.68 points.

The John Torpey Memorial Trophy 

              November      Total

Peej      170.19           170.19      

Cod            77.05        77.05    

Bob        71.3                71.3

Neil          47                47  

 Steve           36.92           36.92

 Cliff          35             35   

Martin      21.4           21.4              

Apologies for the points mix up between Peej and Martin last week, now corrected.

Grand Slam 

Leg 1 Neil  

Leg 2 Tony

Leg 3 Tony

Leg 4  Cliff

Leg 5 Neil

Leg 6 Peej

Leg 7 Tony

Leg 8 Steve

Leg 9 Steve

First winner bonus available, In the UK - Brighton, Cartmel, Perth, Southwell, Stratford, Thirsk, Worcester

In Ireland - Ballinrobe, Galway, Roscommon, Sligo, Bellewstown, Laytown, Downpatrick,  Listowel, Kilbeggan

News

Champion Chase heroine Put The Kettle On is not certain to attempt a follow-up in the two-mile highlight next March with trainer Henry de Bromhead eyeing a step up in trip. Having stayed on into a never-threatening third on her recent return in the Shloer Chase, beaten ten and a half lengths by Nube Negra, the tenacious mare is being aimed at the Grade 3 John & Chich Fowler Memorial Mares Chase over 2m5f at Fairyhouse on January 1.

Shishkin has been ruled out of next week’s Betfair Tingle Creek by trainer Nicky Henderson.

The unbeaten chaser was due to make his seasonal reappearance in the Sandown Grade One, but Henderson does not feel he is quite yet at concert pitch. As a result he will now head for the Desert Orchid Chase at Kempton over Christmas instead.

“I’ve just spoken to (owner) Joe Donnelley and we’ve sadly and reluctantly decided that Shishkin is not going to run in the Tingle Creek,” said Henderson. “There’s nothing wrong with him, but I just haven’t got there. He worked this morning and he just isn’t sparky at the moment. I think I just got behind the ball a little bit."

Nicky Henderson is looking forward to taking the wraps off Epatante in the Betfair Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Newcastle on Saturday. The Seven Barrows trainer felt the 2020 Champion Hurdle winner was below her best after lifting this prize 12 months ago. However, the seven-year-old has been giving him the right signs since having back surgery during the summer. 

“We’re all set to go. We’ve been very happy. Her work’s been good, she had a nice away day at Newbury last week. She enjoyed it and worked very well,” Henderson told Sky Sports Racing. “I think she’s in good form but I’ve got to say she was impressive beating Sceau Royal last year and he was impressive at Wincanton the other day, so I don’t think it’s going to be as straight forward this time."

Weekend Entries

Newbury Friday

12.10 Stage Star

1.15 Jonbon

1.50 Tea Clipper

3.35 Fable

Saturday 

Newcastle

2.05 Aye Right

3.15 Epatante, Sceau Royal

Newbury

12.10 Elle Est Belle, Nina The Terrier

12.40 Tea Clipper

2.25 Soaring Glory, Metier, 

3.00 Eklat De Rire, Annamix, Mister Malarky

Sunday 

Fairyhouse

1.05 Eric Bloodaxe, Uhtred

1.35 Cape Gentleman, Riviere D’etel

2.40 Honeysuckle

2021/22 Jumps Issue 2 - Off to a flying start

Headlines

Lucki Lands Cheltenham Points

Sporting John lands Handicap Hurdle

Riviere D’etele scores at Punchestown

Threeunderthrufive lands novice chase

Nube Negra lands Shloer Chase

I like it Moves Quicker than Rivals

Sharjah Takes Morgiana hurdle

Report

We Start at Cheltenham on Saturday where in the 2m grade 2 novice chase Third Time Lucki ( Bob, Martin), went to post, Took keen hold, tracked leader, led just after 8th, good jump 4 out, soon went clear, jumped slightly right 3 out, pushed along and reduced lead after 2 out, ridden briefly run-in, winning comfortably by 4 ½ l. He gets 21.4 points.

In the 2m 4f grade 3 handicap chase, Protektorat ( Peej, Steve), took his chance, Jumped right on occasions, held up in midfield, mistake 5th, pushed along after 3 out, ridden and outpaced before 2 out, headway but hung left from 2 out, went second run-in, kept on well but just held, finishing 2nd beaten ¾ l . He gets 14.1 points.

In the 3m listed handicap hurdle Sporting John ( Cliff), went to post, Held up in midfield, headway 7th, tracked leaders 3 out, ridden home turn, disputed lead approaching last, soon led, kept on well towards finish, winning by 2 ½ l. He gets 31 points.

 

At Punchestown in the 2m 1f grade 2 novice chase Riviere D’etel   (Neil), went to post, Jumped well, disputed lead, led from 1st, increased tempo and went clear after 3 out, went further clear going easily approaching last, kept on well run-in, winning impressively by 21 l. He gets 47 points.

On Sunday in the 3 novice chase Threeunderthrufive (Bob), took his chance, Pressed leader, left in lead and made rest from 3rd, not fluent 5 out, pushed along before 2 out, ridden and kept on well run-in, winning by 4 ¼ l. He gets 27.5 points.

In the 2m grade 2 chase, Nube Negra (Cod, Peej), went to post, Held up in rear, chased leaders going easily before 3 out, led after 2 out, pushed along and not fluent last, ridden and went clear run-in, winning comfortably by 6l. He gets 23.25 points.

In the 2m grade 2 novice hurdle, I Like To Move It  (Peej) Made all, clear 1st, not fluent 3rd, pushed along and increased tempo after 2 out, good jump last, ridden and kept on well run-in, always doing enough, winning by 2l. He gets 43.34 points.

 

At Punchestown in the 2m grade 1 Morgiana hurdle Sharjah (Cod), took his chance, Tracked leader, pressed leader 3 out, led going easily last, edged right then ridden clear run-in, kept on well, winning by 3l. He gets 53. 8 points. 

The John Torpey Memorial Trophy 

              November      Total

Cod            77.05        77.05    

Martin      64.74           64.74              

Bob        48.9                48.9

Neil          47                47  

Peej      37.35             37.35            

Cliff          35             35    

Steve           14.1           14.1   

Grand Slam 

Leg 1 Neil  

Leg 2 Tony

Leg 3 Tony

Leg 4  Cliff

Leg 5 Neil

Leg 6 Peej

Leg 7 Tony

Leg 8 Steve

Leg 9 Steve

First winner bonus available, In the UK - Brighton, Cartmel, Perth, Southwell, Stratford, Thirsk, Worcester

In Ireland - Ballinrobe, Galway, Roscommon, Sligo, Bellewstown, Laytown, Downpatrick,  Listowel, Kilbeggan

News

Martin has replaced Cadzand with Midnight River

The Betfair Hurdle will be a major target for I Like To Move It with Nigel Twiston-Davies keen to test his credentials in the competitive Newbury handicap hurdle following his impressive success at Cheltenham's November meeting on Sunday.

Threeunderthrufive ignited a Grand National dream for the McNeill family after his staying power proved the difference in a dominant win in the 3m½f novice chase. The six-year-old could move out of novice company next, however, with the Coral Welsh Grand National one possibility.

"That was a nice jumping and staying performance," said trainer Paul Nicholls, whose last success in this race came with subsequent Grade 1 winner Black Corton. "I just said to Max [McNeill] he'd be superb for it [National Hunt Chase], and something like the Reynoldstown in the spring could suit."

Daryl Jacob and Nigel Twiston-Davies believe better ground will not hinder the chance of Bristol De Mai when he bids to equal the record of the mighty Kauto Star and win a fourth Betfair Chase at Haydock on Saturday.

My Drogo will bid to banish memories of his dramatic fencing bow when he returns to Cheltenham next month. Trainer Dan Skelton has set his sights on the Jockey Club Cheltenham and SW Syndicate Novices’ Chase on December 11, after My Drogo exited two out in what proved an extraordinary match race at Prestbury Park on Friday.

Nicky Henderson believes we may see Epatante return to her brilliant best this season with the trainer sounding very hopeful that back surgery over the summer has corrected the cause of last season's disappointment. The 2020 Champion Hurdle winner may once more be a force in the best two-mile races, if an operation to correct kissing spines has made a difference, and the signs were good as she pleased Henderson in the annual gallops morning organised to promote next week's Ladbrokes Winter Carnival.

Weekend Entries

Ascot Friday 

1.30 Go Dante, Jonbon

Haydock Saturday

12.10 Go Dante

1.50 Bravemansgame

3.00 Bristol De Mai

Ascot 

1.30 Fable

2.05 Defi Du Seuil

2.40 Buzz

3.15 Sky Pirate

Navan Sunday

12.50 Journey With Me

2021/22 Jumps - The points scorers

Could Shishkin make it back-to-back wins in this category?

176.96 - Allaho (56.6 + 42.2 + 78.16)

169.59 - Epatante (50.09 + 51.8 + 14.7 + 53)

160.8 - Coole Cody (72.8 + 88)

160.32 - Fakir D'Oudairies (81.5 + 78.82)

155.76 - Greaneteen (101 + 54.76)

154.03 - Honeysuckle (51.2 + 51.1 + 51.73)

148.6 - Energumene (42.6 + 24 + 82)

138.66 - Sir Gerhard (32.4 + 52.8 + 53.46)

121.58 - Shishkin (42.9 + 78.68)

113.46 - Threeunderthrufive (27.5 + 43.16 + 42.8)

109.6 - Bob Olinger (22.4 + 32.8 + 54.4)

106.8 - Sharjah (53.8 + 53)

101.4 - Ferny Hollow (23 + 78.4)

89.8 - Galvin

82.31 - Jonbon (11.91 + 22 + 21.4 + 27)

79.2 - Riviere D'etel (47 + 32.2)

75.55 - Bravemansgame (11.62 + 52.2 + 11.73)

73.5 - Elimay (27 + 46.5)

71.4 - Clan Des Obeaux (13.6 + 57.8)

68.0 - Hacker Des Places (26 + 42)

67.08 - Stage Star (22.58 + 54.5)

63.5 - Galopin Des Champs (11.2 + 26.2 + 26.1)

59.76 - Elle Est Belle (30 + 29.76)

58.0 - Sporting John (31 + 27)

57.0 - Edwardstone

55 - Champ

54.5 - Saint Palais (29 + 25.5)

52.28 - Gran Luna (28.68+ 23.6)

51.8 - Thyme Hill (27.8 + 24)

51.1 - Knappers Hill (22.9 + 28.2)

50.8 - Journey With Me (28.4 + 22.4)

50.0 - McFabulous

49.16 - Skytastic (24.76 +24.4)

48.0 - Paint The Dream

48.0 - Tritonic

47.94 - Call of the Wild (22.68 + 25.26)

45.2 - Mister Fisher

44.6 - Eric Bloodaxe

44.0 - Buzz

43.68 - Chantry House

43.34 - I Like To Move It

42.94 - Third Time Lucki (21.4 + 21.54)

40.0 - Langer Dan

39.1 - Protektorat (14.1 + 25)

36.0 - Aye Right

35.58 - Dusart (11.29 + 11.29 + 13)

30.0 - Capodano

28.6 - Minella Indo (13.9 + 14.7)

27.68 - Silver Forever

27.5 - Metier

27.5 - Patroclus

26.2 - Envoi Allen

26.0 - Midnight River

23.25 - Nube Negra

11.5 - Kilcruit

11.23 - My Drogo

2021/22 Jumps Issue 1 - News before the off

News

Cheltenham Festival hero Bob Olinger could make his eagerly anticipated debut over fences on Saturday after being entered for a 2m3½f beginners’ chase at Punchestown.

Weekend Entries

Friday

Cheltenham 

2.20 My Drogo

Saturday 

Punchestown

12.00 Bob Olinger

12.38 Cape Gentlman, Riviere D’etel

Cheltenham 

1.40 Third Time Lucki

2.15 Protektorat, Coole Cody

2.50 Sporting John

3.25 Dusart

Sunday

Punchestown

1.30 Elimay

2.05 Echoes In Rain, Sharjah, Zanahiyr

2.40 Journey With Me

Cheltenham

1.10 Threeunderthrufive

2.20 Nube Negra,  Put The Kettle On, Sky Pirate

2.55 Tritonic, 

3.30 I like to move it

2021/22 Jumps - The single picks

Martin (14), Brave Kingdom,  Elle Est Belle,  Fable ,  Get in the Queue,  Main Fact, Metier, Midnight River, Nina the Terrier , Paint the dream,  Sky Pirate,   Silver Forever ,  Star Gate,  Striking a Pose,  Thyme Hill                  

    

Steve (4),  Defi du Seuil,  Sceau Royal, Shan Blue,  Tritonic

Cod (13), Aye Right,  Capodano,  Coole Cody,  Go Dante, Journey With Me, Langer Dan,  Mister Malarkey, Mister Fisher, Sir Gerhard, Sharjah, Theo, Theocrat, The Ogle Gogle Man, 

Cliff (12), Castle Rushen, Easy As That,  Greaneteen,  Kimberlite Candy, Knappers Hill, Mcfabulous, Patroclus  , Petrossian, Put The Kettle On, Soaring Glory, Sporting John, Tea Clipper

Peej (10), Allaho,  Buzz, Call of the Wild, Cape Gentleman,  Fakir D'Oudairies, Ferny Hollow,  I Like To Move It, Mon Frere, Stage Star, Will Carver

Bob (10),  Copperless,   Energumene,  Gran Luna,  Mighty Thunder,  Queens Brook, Saint Palais, Skytastic,  Threeunderthrufive,  Uhtred,  Zanahiyr

 

Neil (12), Annamix, Asterion Forlonge, Bristol De Mai, Elimay, Eric Bloodaxe, Flying Demon, Gaillard Du Mesnil, Hacker Des Places, Ocean Of Mercy, Riviere D'etel, Roxanya,  The Carpenter

In addition,  the following are horses where the Punter named has retained single pick rights on a multiple-picked selection.

Bob - Bob Olinger

Cliff - Roksana, Shishkin

Neil - Silver Forever

Steve - Dusart, Galvin

2021/22 Jumps - The Alphabetical List

Those in Red have retained double points rights

Allaho                    Peej

Allmankind          Martin, Steve

Annamix                 Neil

Appreciate It            Bob, Cod, Neil

Asterion Forlange     Neil

Aye Right                   Cod

Bob Olinger              Bob, Peej, Steve

Brave Kingdom        Martin

Bravemansgame        Peej ,Steve

Bristol De Mai           Neil

Buzz                            Peej

Call of The Wild        Peej

Cape Gentleman           Peej

Capodano                  Cod

Castle Rushen           Cliff

Champ                     Cod,    Martin, 

Chantry House           Cliff , Peej, Steve

Clan Des Obeaux     Cod, Neil, Steve

Copperless                   Bob

Coole Cody              Cod

Defi Du Seuil           Steve

Dusart                       Bob, Steve

Easy As That           Cliff

Echoes In Rain         Bob,  Cliff

Eklat De Rire               Bob, Peej

Elimay                       Neil

Energumene               Bob

Epatante                   Cliff, Steve, 

Elle Est Belle                Martin

Envoi Allen              Bob, Cliff, Martin, Peej Steve, 

Eric Bloodaxe          Neil

Fable                        Martin

Fakir D’Oudaries      Peej, 

Ferney Hollow            Peej

Flying Demon               Neil

Frodon                       Cod, Neil,  Steve

Galliard Du Mensil         Neil

Galopin Des Champs    Cod, Peej

Galvin                         Neil,  Steve

Get In The Queue      Martin

Go Dante                   Cod

Greaneteen               Cliff

Gran Luna                Bob

Hacker Des Places    Neil

Honeysuckle            Cliff,  Neil, Peej, Steve

I like To Move It        Peej

Jonbon                      Bob,  Steve

Journey With Me      Cod

Kilcruit                        Bob, Neil

Kimberlite Candy    Cliff, 

Knappers Hill            Cliff

Langer Dan              Cod

Main Fact                Martin

McFabulous             Cliff

Metier                      Martin

Midnight River         Martin

Mighty Thunder           Bob

Minella Indo             Cod, Steve

Mister Fisher              Cod

Mister Malarkey           Cod

Mon Frere                     Peej

My Drogo                  Bob, Cliff, Steve

Nina The Terrier           Martin

Nube  Negra                   Cod, Peej

Ocean of Mercy          Neil

Paint The Dream       Martin

Patroclus,                  Cliff

Petrossian,                Cliff

Protektorat                Peej,  Steve

Put The Kettle On,    Cliff

Queens Brook             Bob

Riviere D’etel               Neil

Roksana                     Cliff , Martin  

Roxyana                        Neil

Saint Palais                    Bob

Sceau Royal                  Steve

Shan Blue                    Steve

Sharjah                         Cod

Shishkin                      Cliff, Martin, Neil,  Peej, Steve

Sky Pirate                  Martin

Skytastic                    Bob

Silver Forever               Martin Neil

Sir Gerhard                  Cod

Soaring Glory              Cliff

Sporting John              Cliff

Stage Star                     Peej

Star Gate                      Martin

Striking a Pose            Martin

Tea Clipper                 Cliff

The Carpenter              Neil

Theo                             Cod

Theocrat                      Cod

The Ogle Gogle Man     Cod

Thyme Hill                  Martin

Third Time Lucki      Bob,  Martin

Threeunderthrufive      Bob

Tritonic                        Steve

Uhtred                          Bob

Will Carver                    Peej

Zanahiyr                         Bob

2021/22 Jumps - The Strings

Martin, Allmankind , Brave Kingdom, Champ ,  Elle Est Belle, Envoi  Al-len ,   Fable ,  Get in the Queue,  Main Fact, Metier, Midnight River, Nina the Terrier ,Paint the dream,    Roksana , Shishkin  Sky Pirate,   Silver Forever ,  Star Gate,  Striking a Pose,  Third time Lucki ,  Thyme Hill                  

    

Steve, Allmankind, Bob Olinger,  Bravemansgame, Chantry House, Clan des Obeaux, Defi du Seoul, Dusart, Epatante, Envoi Allen,   Frodon, Galvin, Honeysuckle, Jonbon, Minella Indo My Drogo, Protektorat,  Sceau Royal, Shan Blue, Shiskin, Tritonic

Cod, Appreciate It, Aye Right,  Capodano, Clan Des Obeaux, Champ, Coole Cody, Frodon, Galopin Des Champs, Go Dante, Journey With Me, Langer Dan, Minella Indo, Mister Malar-key, Mister Fisher, Nube Negra, Sir Gerhard, Sharjah, Theo, Theocrat, The Ogle Gogle Man, 

Cliff, Castle Rushen, Chantry House, Easy As That , Echoes in Rain, Epatante, Envoi Allen, Greaneteen, Honeysuckle, Kimberlite Candy Knappers Hill, Mcfabulous, My Drogo, Patroclus  , Petrossian, Put The Kettle On, Roksana,  Shiskin, Soaring Glory, Sporting John, Tea Clipper

Peej Allaho, Bob Olinger, Bravemansgame, Buzz, Call of the Wild, Cape Gentleman, Chantry House, Eklat De Rire, Envoi Allen , Fakir D'Oudairies, Ferny Hollow, Galopin Des Champs, Honeysuckle, I Like To Move It, Mon Frere, Nube Negra, Protektorat, Shishkin, Stage Star, Will Carver

Bob,  Appreciate It,.  Bob Olinger,  Copperless,   Dusart,.  Echoes In Rain,  Energumene,  Eklat De Rire,  Envoi Allen, Gran Luna, Jonbon,  Kilcruit, Mighty Thunder, My Drogo, Queens Brook, Saint Palais, Skytastic, Third Time Lucki,  Threeunderthrufive,  Uhtred,  Zanahiyr

 

Neil, Annamix, Appreciate It, Asterion Forlonge, Bristol De Mai, Clan Des Obeaux, Elimay, Eric Bloodaxe, Frodon, Flying Demon, Gaillard Du Mesnil, Galvin, Hacker Des Places, Honeysuckle, Kilcruit, Ocean Of Mercy, Riviere D'etel, Roxanya, Shishkin, Silver Forever, The Carpenter

2021/22 Jumps Profile - One that didn't make it

Quilixios   

4 y bg Maxios – Quilita

Still lightly raced he should be making his mark in top level races this season, presumably still over hurdles at this stage.

He made his debut at Compiegne in March last year, winning a 3year old conditions hurdle by 12l from Yes Indeed. He then moved to Gordon Elliott, and won first time out at Punchestown in October last year, taking a 2m 3 year old hurdle by 13l from Scholastic, then followed up in a similar event at Down Royal at the end of October beating Varna Gold 20l. In February this year he took a 2m grade 1  4 year old hurdle by 5 ½ l from Saint Sam,  then changed trainers and moved to Harry De Bromhead. In March at Cheltenham he won the 2m 1f Triumph hurdle by 3 ¼ l from Adagio, and then disappointed at Punchestown in May in the 2m grade 1 four year old Champion hurdle finishing 7th beaten 30 ¼ l behind Jeff Kidder. 

Trainer H. De Bromhead

2021/22 Jumps Profile - Skytastic

5y bg Way of Light – Verzasca   (Bob)

Another of the dark horse brigade, he made his debut at Newbury last November, winning a 2m bumper by 1 ¼ l from Orbys Legend, then in February this year, won another bumper at Doncaster, beating Conceroe (received 3lb ) by 1 ¼ l.  He will go novice hurdling and looks a smart prospect.

Trainer S.Thomas

2021/22 Jumps Profile - Saint Palais

4 y bg Saint Des Saints – Ladies Choice  (Bob)

Very interesting pick from a new trainer to the competition, he made his debut at Compiegene last March, finishing 8th in a 2m 3 year old conditions hurdle, beaten 62 l behind Quilixios. In October last year he finished 2nd in a 2m 3f 3 year old chase at Maure De Bretagne, then in January this year joined Richard Bandey. He made his UK debut at Hereford in February this year , finishing 3rd in a 2m 3 year old maiden hurdle, beaten 7 ¾ l behind Herbiers, then in March at Newbury in a 2m 4 year old juvenile hurdle, was 2nd beaten 2l by Siroco Jo (gave 5lb). In April he was 2nd at Ffos Las in a 2m 4f 4 year old handicap hurdle, beaten ½ l by Winged Isle (gave 5lb), and then reappeared at Worcester recently, winning a 2m 7f novice handicap chase by 3 ¾ l from Velasco (gave 4lb. ) He looks capable of winning more novice chases, and could be a fun horse this season.

Trainer Richard rode as an amateur jockey for ten seasons, then deciding to hang up his boots and concentrate on the training of the racehorses. He was a successful point-to-point trainer for many years, with notable successes including a 4-timer at Larkhill racecourse and consecutive winners of the Redmills Intermediate Final at Cheltenham’s hunterchase evening in 2

Trainer R.Bandey

2021/22 Jumps Profile - Stage Star

5 y bg  Fame And Glory – Sparky May (Peej)

Useful bumper performer last season he is held in quite high regard at Ditcheat  and should do well in novice hurdles this season, he made his debut at Chepstow in October last year, winning a 2m bumper by 7l from Aviewtosea, then in December at Ascot in a 2m listed bumper, finished 1l 2nd to Stablemate Knappers Hill.  He finished the season at Aintree, finishing 3rd, beaten 1 ¾ l again by stablemate Knappers Hill. He reappeared at Chepstow recently winning a 2m 3f maiden hurdle by 6l from Deeper Blue, and should win more 2 ½ m novice hurdles.

Trainer P.Nicholls

2021/22 Jumps Profile - Roxanya

5 y ch m Leading  Light – Afaraka (Neil

Neil is a part owner of this mare who has shaped with considerable promise so far and should win a race or two this season. She made her debut in March last year at Down Royal in a mares bumper finishing 8th, beaten 83 l behind Delvino, then in November was 7th at Mussleburgh in another mares bumper, finishing 11 ¾ l behind Blue Hawaii. In December at Sedgefield she finished 2nd in an open bumper, 2 ¾ l behind Not What It Seems (gave 7lb). Given a break she came back at Mussleburgh in March this year finishing 3rd in another open bumper 16 ½ l behind Bella Bluesky, then made her hurdles debut at Limerick in April, where she looked the likely winner before falling 2 out. 

She finished the season with a third place at Limerick in a 2m 3f mares maiden hurdle, beaten 6 ½ l behind The Getaway Star. Neil tells me she is due to contest the Go North hurdle series, some trips up the M6 are on Neil’s agenda I suspect.

Trainer S.Crawford

2021/22 Jumps Profile - Riviere D’etel

4 y gr f Martaline – Angesse   (Neil)

Another of the feared grey brigade, she made her debut at Clairefontaine in July last year, finishing 5th in a 1m 4f fillies maiden, beaten 6 ¼ l behind rankles Magic, then in September at Auteuil, finished 2nd in a 2m 2f listed 3y fillies hurdle, beaten 1 ½ l by Obeone. She then moved to Gordon Elliott, and reappeared at Punchestown at the end of December last year, winning a 3m maiden hurdle by 12 l from Coventry (gave 7lb). At the ned of January she finished 3rd in a 2m 1f novice hurdle at Navan, beaten 3 ½ l behind Thedevilscoachman( gave 11lb), then moved to Denise Foster during Elliott’s suspension, and finished 7th at Cheltenham in the 2m Juvenile handicap hurdle, beaten 6 ¼ l behind Jeff Kidder. 

Moved back to Gordon Elliott, she reappeared at Fairyhouse this October winning a 2m mares beginners chase by 11l from Jeremys Flame (gave 9lb), and with her 4 year old allowance, could reach a high level as a novice chaser this season.

Trainer G.Elliott.

2021/22 Jumps Profile - Petrossian

5 y br g Sageburg – Inisfree Dawn      (Cliff)

The Editor keeps faith with this one after just one disappointing effort last season. He made his debut at Newbury last season on 5 November, winning a 2m bumper by an eye catching 7 ½ l from Highland Park. Niggling issues then kept him off the track until 27 march where he disappointed in another bumper at Newbury, finishing 6th beaten 17 behind Jonbon. Reported to have summered well, he will hopefully turn in to a high class novice hurdler this season.

Trainer P.Nicholls

2021/22 Jumps Profile - Patroclus

5 y bg Shirrocco – Kings’andQueen’s  (Cliff

A winner for the editor over hurdles last season, he goes novice chasing and will hopefully pick up plenty of points. 

Nicky Henderson told The Punter: “He’ll definitely go chasing, he’s purely a chaser. I’d be very disappointed if he doesn’t turn out to be ten times better than he was over hurdles. I think he’s a lovely horse. He’s only just came back in this week but he’s very big and very strong.”

Trainer N.Henderson

2021/22 Jumps Profile - Ocean of Mercy

5 y gr g Ask- Dalkey Pride (Neil)

One of the grey brigade, he made his debut at Navan in a 2m bumper in September finishing a nose second to One Last Tango when trained by Paul Hennessey, then came across the water to Paul Henderson, and finished 3rd in a 2m Cheltenham bumper in October, beaten ¾ l behind Bonttay. He should certainly win a bumper, and looks as if 2m 4f over hurdles would suit.

Trainer P.Henderson

2021/22 Jumps Profile - Nina The Terrier

5 y bm Milan- Shees A Dante (Martin)

Useful mare, she made her debut at Doncaster in November last year, winning a 2m bumper by 2 ¼ l from Schalke, then was 4th in a listed bumper at Huntingdon, beaten 12 ¾ l behind Rainyday Woman. In February this year she finished 5th in a 2m bumper at Kempton, beaten 29 ½ l by Balco Coastal, then in March at Southwell, finished 4th in a 2m mares bumper, beaten 3 ¾ l by Marsh Wren (gave 3lb). In May at Warwick she won a 2m mares maiden hurdle by 3l from Subway Surf, then after a break, reappeared at Chepstow in early October, winning a 2m 3f mares novice hurdle by 4 ¼ l from Runwiththetide (received 9lb), then followed up at Newbury in early November, winning a 2m mares novice hurdle by 2 3/4l from Ahorsewithnoname (received 8lb) . Alan King says she is a sweet filly who will be better over 2 ½ m. She sticks to hurdles, and should win more races.

Trainer A King

2021/22 Jumps Profile - My Drogo

6 y bg Milan – My Petra (Bob, Cliff, Steve)

One of the best novice hurdlers last season, he is an exciting prospect for novice chases this season. He made his debut at Cheltenham in a 2m bumper last October, finishing 2nd, beaten 1 ¾ l by I am Maximus, then in November, at Newbury won a 2m novice hurdle by 1 ¼ l from Saggazza, and followed up at Ascot in December in a grade 2 novice hurdle, beating Llandinabo Lad (gave 5lb), 2 ¾ l. He went to Kelso in March this year winning a grade 2 novice hurdle by 9 ½ l from Do Your Job, and finished the season with victory at Aintree, winning  the 2m 4g grade 1 Mersey novice hurdle by 9 ½ l from Minella Drama. Rated as “exceptional” by his trainer he should be among the top 2 ½ mile novice chasers this season

2021/22 Jumps Profile - Minella Indo

I am sure that even watching Cheltenham on the TV last year, the action seemed rather underwhelming, probably due to the lack of crowds. The Editor was not overly impressed with last season’s Gold Cup and as already mentioned, I am hoping this season Chantry House will step up. That said, you can only beat what is up against you and Minella Indo did just that last season.

He made his debut at Dromahane in March 2018, winning a 3m 5y maiden point by 6l from Big Debates. He made his debut under rules at Thurles in April finishing 3rd in a 2m bumper, beaten 5 ¼ l behind Passageway. He reappeared in December that year, finishing 3rd in a 2m 4f maiden hurdle at Limerick, beaten 9 ¼ l behind Small Farm, then in February 2019, was 2nd in a 3m grade 3 hurdle, beaten 4l by Allaho(received 4lb). He then came over to Cheltenham in March, and recorded his first win under rules taking the 3m grade 1 Albert Bartlett novice hurdle by   2l from Commander of Fleet at odds of 50/1 ! He finished the season at Punchestown winning the 3m grade 1 novice hurdle by 2l from Allaho. 

Reappearing at Gowran Park in November 2019, he was 2nd in a 2m 4f beginners chase, beaten 8l by Laurina (received 7lb), then in January last year, won a 3m Beginners chase at Navan by 1 ½ l from Captain Cj. He then came over to Cheltenham again and finished 1l 2nd to Champ in the 3m grade 1 RSA novice chase. 

Reappearing at Wexford in October last year he won a 2m 7f grade 3 chase by 25 l from Milan Native (received 5lb), then followed up in a 3m grade 2 chase at Navan in November beating Braham Bull 7 ½ l. He then fell at Leopardstown in December in the 3m grade 1 Saviils chase, and then in February was 4th at Leopardstown in the 3m grade 1 Irish Gold Cup, beaten 6 ¾ l behind Kemboy, before coming over to Cheltenham again and winning the 3m 2f grade 1 Gold Cup by 1 ¼ l from A Plus Tard. 

He reappeared at Down Royal recently in the 3m grade 1 Champion Chase, finishing 2nd beaten ¾ l by Frodon. He is obviously high class, and will win more races this season.

2021/22 Jumps Profile - Journey With Me

5 y ch g Mahler – Kilbarry Demon (Cod)

Considered a top class prospect at Knockeen, he is expected to take high rank in the staying novice hurdle division and is already 25/1 for the Albert Bartlett in March. He made a winning debut at Ballindenisk in November last year wining a 3m 4y maiden point by 12 l from Gentleman De Mai. He then joined Henry De Bromhead and won on his rules debut at Gowran Park in March this year taking a 2m 2f bumper by 13l from Galudon. 

It will be interesting to track his progress

Trainer H De Bromhead

2021/22 Jumps Profile - Jonbon

5 y bg Walk In The Park – Star Face  (  Bob, Steve)

One of the could be anything category he made his debut at Dromahane last November, winning a 3m 4 year old point by 15l from Lavorante, then, having moved across the water to Nicky Henderson, reappeared at Newbury in March this year, winning a 2m bumper by 4 ¼ l from Flying Demon.  Nicky Henderson told the Punter: "I hope he will lose this price tag thing sooner rather than later in life, because every time he runs everyone starts saying what he cost. That is a tag he has got to live with, it is not his fault.

"He has grown into a magnificent horse through the summer. He has got everything – he is a full brother to Douvan, he has got speed, he has got jumping ability, he goes on any ground, although I am not going to run him on fast ground. He has done plenty, we have had no hiccups, but I have not been in any great rush because of the weather. You can imagine where he is going to start, in one of those Newbury type novice hurdles that we have used for most of them."

Trainer N.Henderson

2021/22 Jumps Profile - Go Dante

5 y bg Kayf Tara – Whoops A Daisy  (Cod)

Smart looking novice hurdler, highly rated by his trainer. He made his debut at Wincanton in a 2m bumper in April this year beating Kahina Rules received 7lb)  7 ½ l, and reappeared at Bangor at the end of October, winning a 2m novice hurdle by 18 l from Green Planet (received 1lb).  Olly Murphy told The Punter “ I think an awful of of this horse, He could be the best of our novice hurdlers this season."

Trainer O.Murphy

2021/22 Jumps Profile - Galvin

7 y bg Gold Well – Burren Moonshine (Neil, Steve)

High class performer, and possibly still on the upgrade, he made his debut at Roscommon in July 2018 in a 2m colts and geldings (4-7 years) flat race, winning by 7 ½ l from Gateway To Europe, then in July won a 2m bumper at Limerick by 16 l from Ranger P (received 10 lb), and then in August at Perth won a 2m maiden hurdle by 1 ¾ l from An Fear Ciuin. He reappeared at Navan in January 20 19, winning a 2m novice hurdle by 5l from Whoshotthesherrif, (received 7lb), then in February at Ayr, took another 2m novice hurdle by1 ¼ l from Elvis Mail (received 6lb). He then ran in the 2m 5f grade 1 Ballymore novice hurdle at Cheltenham, finishing  6th, 15 l behind City Island, and finished the season at Ayr in a 2m novice hurdle, finishing 2nd beaten 6l by Getaway Trump. Reappearing at Galway in October he fell on his chasing debut at Galway, then In November at Fairyhouse, finished 5th in a 2m 5f Beginners Chase, 10 ½ l behind Ronald Pump (received 3lb). He aws then 2nd at Punchestown in a 2m 3f novice chase, beaten 8l by Salsaretta, then in March 2020, at Cheltenham, finished 2nd in 2m 4f listed handicap chase, beaten 3 ¼ l by Imperial Aura (gave 1 lb). 

In July 2020 he got off the mark over fences, winning a 2m 5f chase by 22l from Make My Heart Fly (received 1lb), followed up at Killarney in another 2m 5f novice chase , beating Waitnsee 1 ½, l (received 7 lb), then in October at Tipperary, beat Waitnsee again, 3 ½ l in a grade 3 2m 4f novice chase, giving 10 lb on this occasion. 3 weeks later he followed up at Cheltenham in a 3m novice chase beating Soldier of Love 7l, then moved trainers from Gordon Elliott to Ian Ferguson. Reappearing in March this year at the Cheltenham Festival he beat Next Destination 1 ½ l in the 3m 6f grade 2 National Hunt Challenge cup novice chase. 

Given a break and a move back to Gordon Elliott, he reappeared at Punchestown in October this year, winning a 3m grade 3 chase by ½ l from Annamix (received 8lb), and then at Down Royal, in the 3m grade 1 Champion Chase finished 2nd to Frodon, beaten  ¾ l. He should make his mark in the staying chase division this season.

Trainer G.ELLIOTT

2021/22 Jumps Profile - Fable

6 y bm Coastal Path – Toscane es Fleurs (Martin)

Martin has a share in this mare who made her debut at Oldcastle in a 3m mares maiden point in September last year, winning by 12l from Cloneyhurke Maid. She moved across the water to Seven Barrows and reappeared at Wincanton in February this year, in a 2m 5f mares novice hurdle, beaten a neck by Rose of Arcadia, then won at Huntingdon 3 weeks later taking a 2m 4f mares maiden hurdle by 1 ¼ l from Juniper, and followed up at Haydock in March, in a 3m mares novice hurdle beating Mrs Barnes (received 3lb) 8 ½ l. 

Nicky Henderson told the punter  “She’s a fascinating mare. She came over in the Spring and I have to say I thought she was the slowest horse I’ve ever seen! I could watch her start galloping, go for breakfast and come back to watch her finish. Anyway, we gave her a run first time out and she was second. I was really pleased and then she won twice, really nicely.

"She’s not badly handicapped, so I’d be interested to see how much further she could go over hurdles and see if she is at least a Listed mare. To get her some black type would be a priority, but she could jump fences tomorrow. I’d quite like to give her one run over hurdles anyway, just to see if she belongs in that category because she might just be quite high (in the handicap). If so, we’ll just go chasing."

I am sure Martin will enjoy this season with this mare.

Trainer N.Henderson

2021/22 Jumps Profile - Eklat De Rire

7 y bg Saddex – Rochdale (Bob, Peej)

An interesting pick he is lightly raced for a 7 year old, but has a high success rate when he has run. He made his debut at Dromahane in November 2019, in a 3m5 year old  geldings maiden point, beating Carrig Copper ½ l. Moving to Henry De Bromhead, he made his rules debut in February 2020, finishing 2nd in a 2m 4f maiden hurdle, 1 ¾ l behind Foxy Jacks, then in March at Thurles, won a 2m 7f maiden hurdle by 6l from All About Joe. 

He Reappeared in December last year at Punchestown, winning a 3m 1f beginners chase by 3 ½ l from School Boy Hours, then, after a long absence, won at Naas in January this year, taking a 3m 1f grade 3 novice chase by 1 ¾ l from Escaria Ten. He then ran in the 3m  grade 1  Brown Advisory novice chase at Cheltenham, still when in contention when unseating 3 out Monkfish won the race. He reappeared recently at Wexford, winning a 2m 7f listed chase by 4 ½ l from Conflated, and looks sure to win more staying chases, especially if conditions are testing.

Trainer H. De Bromhead.

2021/22 Jumps Profile - Eric Bloodaxe

6y bl g Saint Des Saints  (Neil)

Interesting pick, he has some smart form to his name, notably his debut at Fairyhouse in December 2019, where he beat Ferney Hollow 2 ½ l in a 2m bumper. He then followed up at Leopardstown at the end of December beating Wide Receiver (received 4 lb), 2 ½ l. In February last year he then disappointed at Leopardstown in a 2m bumper, finishing 7th, beaten 20 ¼ l behind Appreciate It, but was reported lame afterwards. Following an absence of 452 days he reappeared in a 2m grade 1 bumper at Leopardstown in April this year, finishing 4th beaten 13 ½ l behind Kilcruit. He will presumably go hurdling and should win novice events if re-finding the form of his first 2 starts.

Trainer J P O’Brien

2021/22 Jumps Profile - Chantry House

7 y br g Yeats – The Last Bank (Cliff, Peej, Steve)

This horse made a big impression on the editor last season, and I was not overly impressed with last year’s Gold Cup, so I am hoping this one can step up and take the Gold Cup this year.  He made his debut at Stowlin in April 2018, in a 4 year old 3m point, and was leading Monkfish when unseating his rider 3 out. Reappearing in December at Tattersalls Farm, he won a 4 year maiden 3m point by ¾ l from Envol Pierjiand moved to Nicky Henderson after that. His English debut was at Warwick in March 2019, where he won a 2m bumper by 3 ½ l from Edwardstone, then after a break, reappeared at Cheltenham in December, winning a 2m 1f novice hurdle by 1 ¾ l from Stolen Silver, then followed up at Newbury in February 2020, winning a 2m novice hurdle by 4 ½ l from Manvers House (received 6lb). He then went Cheltenham and finished 3rd in the 2m Supreme novice hurdle, beaten 11 ¼  l behind stablemate Shiskin.

He reappeared at Ascot last November winning a 2m 3f novice chase by 26 l from Up The Straight, then at December at Cheltenham was third in a 2m 4f novice chase, beaten 13 ¾ l behind stablemate Fusil Raffles (gave 3lb. He then went to Wetherby in February this year, winning a 2m 5f novice chase by 3 ¼ l from Coconut Splash (received 6lb), then at Cheltenham in March, won the 2m 4f Grade 1 Marsh novice chase by 3l from Fusil Raffles. He finished the season at Aintree, winning the 3m 1f grade 1 Mildmay novice chase by 32 l from Shan Blue, and will hopefully be among the best 3m chasers this season.

He reappeared at Sandown recently, winning a 3m listed chase by 27 l from The Big Breakaway, (received 6lb).

Trainer N.Henderson

2021/22 Jumps Profile - Capodanno

5 y ch g Manduro – Day Gets Up (Cod)

Gelding who made his debut at Compiegne in November 2019, he was 2l 2nd in a 2m 1f 3year old conditions hurdle, behind Fire Dancer. He then moved to Willie Mullins and reappeared at Clonmel last December, finishing 3rd in a 2m 3f maiden hurdle beaten 3 ½ l by Pepite De Belle. In January this year at Clonmel he won a 2m maiden hurdle by 7l from Dunboyne (gave 2lb), then was 3rd in a 2m 4f rated hurdle at Thurles in February, beaten 8l by Velvet Elvis (received 5lb). He was then 4th in a novice handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse, beaten 2l by stablemate Lady Brefnni (received 1 1lb), and finished the season at Punchestown, winning a 3m grade B handicap hurdle by 12l from Capilano Bridge (received 4lb). 

Willie Mullins told The Punter “He was impressive he’s a fine big horse, a chaser in the making He’s one I will be looking forward to over fences, he should be a force in staying novice chases."

Trainer W.Mullins

2021/22 Jumps Profile - Call Of The Wild

4y bg Fame and Glory- Glory Days (Peej)

One of the dark hoses, could be anything brigade, he made his debut at Huntingdon in May this year, winning a 2m bumper by 8 ½ l from Urban Grit,(received 3lb), then reappeared recently at Stratford in a 2m novice hurdle, finishing 2nd, beaten ½ l by Onemorefortheroad (gave 11lb). Alan King told the Punter “He is a horse I have always liked, he has plenty of speed and is an exciting prospect."

Trainer A. King

2021/22 Jumps Profile - Buzz

7 y gr g Motivator – Tiysha (Peej)

Versatile performer on flat and over hurdles, he is also a very decent sort at both codes. Nicky Henderson told The Punter, "It was the Stafford family’s idea, in the middle of the summer when the horse was out in the field, to run in the Cesarewitch. I thought it was crazy. First of all, he wants soft ground, and you won’t get that at Newmarket. Second, how am I going to get him ready? I would need to give him a prep run. I thought it was a pretty crackers idea.

"He came in on July 12, which was 12 weeks before the race. He had one racecourse gallop on one weekend when it rained. We took him to Newbury for a gallop on his own, and he had a nice time which helped him a lot. We had a very clean run, having to be pretty hard on him. He was having to gallop twice a week to get there.

"The improvement throughout last season was dramatic and the important bit was that he proved his stamina at Aintree. So now it’s a question of how far he can go. We may try him straight over 3m since he now has a run under his belt. He could be anything, particularly when the ground is soft."

His best efforts Last Season were as follows, he won at Ascot in November taking a 2m handicap hurdle by 7l from Rosie and Millie (received 7lb), then in December over same course and distance was 2nd in a grade 3 limited handicap hurdle, beaten 1 ¾ l behind Not So Sleepy (received 6lb). He was 5th at Newbury in the Tote Gold Trophy handicap hurdle over 2m , finish-ng 5 ¾ l behind Soaring Glory (received 14lb), and finished at Aintree with a 2nd behind Abracadabras beaten 1 ¼ l in the 2m 4f grade 1 Aintree hurdle. Stepping up in trip , if he gets 3m, as it looks as though he will , he could be a player in the stayers in March

Trainer N.Henderson

2021/22 Jumps Profile - Brave Kingdom

5 y bg  Mansonnien –New Foundation (Martin)

One of the dark horse brigade, he made his debut at Cragmore in a 2m 4f, 4 year old maiden point in February2020, finishing 3rd beaten 9 ½ l behind Brandy Love (received 5 lb), then after a year off, he reappeared for Harry Whittington at Fontwell in February this year winning a 2m 1f bumper by 4 ¼ l from Storm Dennis. He then moved to Paul Nicholls and in early November won a 2m 3f maiden hurdle by 9 ½ l from Camdonian, and looks a useful prospect.

Trainer P.Nicholls

2021/22 Jumps Profile - Bob Olinger

6 y bg Sholokov – Zenaide (Bob, Peej, Steve)

High class hurdler last season, he has won 5 of his 6 starts to date. 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 March last year, winning a 2m 2f bumper by 10l from Coqolino.   He then won a bumper later in the month at Gowran Park, beating Coqolino 10l, then over course and distance in a maiden hurdle, was beaten 1 l ny the classy Ferney Hollow. He then won a 2m 4f maiden hurdle at Navan in December, beating Dunboyne 14l, and followed up at Naas this January, beating Blue Lord 6 ½ l in a 2m 4f grade 1 Novice hurdle. He finished the season at Cheltenham winning the 2m 5f grade 1 Ballymore novice hurdle by 7 ½ l from Gailard Du Mensil. Due to go novice chasing, he looks an exciting chaser.

Trainer H.De Bromhead

2021/22 Jumps Profile - Appreciate It

7 y bg Jeremy – Sainte Barrone (Bob, Cod, Neil)

Very lightly raced for a 7 year old, he is certainly making his mark now, finishing last season as the highest rated novice hurdler, and is due to go novice chasing this season. He made his debut in March 2018 at Ballinaboola, finishing 3rd in a 2m 4f  4year old maiden point, beaten 11 ½ l behind Envoi Allen. He then won a 3m maiden 4year old point at Dromahane by 1 ½ l from Catch The Swallows, and then was off for 622 days. He reappeared for Willie Mullins in November 2019, finishing 2 ½ l third at Fairyhouse in a 2m bumper behind Assemble (received 7lb), then in December at Leopardstown won a 2m 4f bumper by 6l from Freedom To Dream. In February at Leopardstown he won a grade 2 2m bumper by 7 ½ l from Risk Factor (received 1 lb), then finished the season in March last year, at Cheltenham, finishing 2nd in the 2m grade 1 Champion bumper, beaten 2 ½ l by Ferney Hollow. He reappeared at Cork last November, winning a 2m maiden hurdle by 2 ½ l from Master McShee, then in December at Leopardstown, won the grade 1 2m Future Champions novice hurdle by 9l from Irascible. In February he won a 2m grade 1 novice hurdle at Leopardstown by 3 ¼ l from Ballyadam , and finished the season with a dominant victory at Cheltenham in the 2 m grade 1 Supreme novice hurdle, beating Ballyadam 24 l. He is bred to stay further than 2 miles, so it will be interesting to see where he ends up over fences, but it seems current plans are over 2m with the Arkle the aim.

Trainer W.Mullins

2021/22 Jumps Profile - Allmankind

5 y bg Sea The Moon – Wemyss Bay (Martin, Steve)

High class hurdler/ chaser , he made his debut at Newmarket in July 2018, finishing 6th in a 7f maiden, beaten 11l behind Al Hilalee, then in a 7f novice stakes at Yarmouth in August, was 2nd beaten 2 ½ l behind Dutch Treat. In September at Goodwood in a 1m maiden, he was third to Line of Duty, beaten 2 ¾ l then finished the season with a victory at Chelmsford in a 1m 2f maiden, beating Caplin 6l. He then reappeared at Chester in May 2019, finishing last 0f 6 in a 1m 2f listed stakes, beaten 9 ½ l behind Circus Maximus, then was very disappointing at Newmarket in July, finishing last in a 1m 2f handicap beaten 70 ½ l behind Walkinthesand. He paid the penalty for that, being gelded, had a wind operation and was sold to Dan Skelton.

He made his jumps debut at Warwick in November 2019, winning a 2m juvenile hurdle by 37 l from Gaia Vallis, then followed up at Cheltenham , winning a 2m grade 2 juvenile hurdle by 2 ½ l from Botox Has. In December at Chepstow, he won the 2m grade 1 Finale juvenile hurdle by 9l from Cerebus, then at Cheltenham in March last year, was third in the 2m 1f grade 1 Triumph Hurdle, finishing 3 ½ l third behind Burning Victory. He reappeared at Cheltenham last October, finishing 3rd in a 2m hurdle, 7 ½ l behind Botox Has (received 4lb), then in November won a 2m novice chase at Warwick by 13 l from Zanza. He followed up at Sandown in December winning the 2m grade 1 Henry V111 novice chase by 2 ½ l from Hitman, then  in February at Warwick won a grade 2 novice chase by 14 l from Sky Pirate (received 3lb). At Cheltenham he was 4th in the 2m grade 1 Arkle novice chase, 13 ½ l behind Shishkin, then won a 2m 4f grade 2 novice chase at Ayr by 19 l from Malystic (received 5lb). He reappeared at Chepstow in October finishing third to Maters Legacy ( received 18 lb) in a 2m handicap hurdle, and is likely to switch between hurdles and fences. On 24 October at Aintree, he won a 2m 4f limited handicap by 1l from Itchy Feet (received 7lb ) He should win more races at listed and graded level.

Trainer D.Skelton

2021/22 Jumps - Scoring and Bonus Races

Scoring

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 

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

14/11 

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

25/11 

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

Betfair Chase Haydock

2/12

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

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

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

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

23/12

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

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

26/12

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

27/12

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

28/12

Savills Chase (Grade 1) 3m Leopardstown

Future Champions Novice Hurdle Leopardstown

1/1

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

7/1

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

14/1

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

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

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

28/1

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

29/1

Arkle Novice Chase  Leopardstown

Irish Champion Hurdle Leopardstown

4/2

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

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

11/2  

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

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

Betfred Eider Handicap Chase 4m½f, Class 2 Newcastle

Newlands Chase, Naas

4/3 

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

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

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2021/22 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      

Flat 2021     Steve 802.8           Spoon    Peej  217.75   

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)

Jumps 20/21  Cliff   1093.8           Spoon  Bob   373.1

2021/22 Jumps - Editor's Introduction

The biggest shake in jump racing took place in Ireland last season, with the move of a significant number of horses from Gordon Elliott’s yard. Henry De Bromhead was the principal gainer of these and he has a top class string this season.  Willie Mullins as always also has a tremendous strength in depth, and come Cheltenham it is hard to see the UK horses faring much better than last year, depending on the well being of all of course, as we have already lost Monkfish for the season.

A lot of last season seemed rather under whelming to me, whether it was just watching on TV with empty stands I don’t know, but some of the big races left me unimpressed, as it seems with most of us as last year’s Gold Winner gets only 2 picks. 

Thanks to the trainers who have given their insights on some your picks, enjoy the read

The Editor