Headlines
Jon in bonnie form at Ascot
Tri is the tonic at Ascot
Champ lives up to his name at Ascot
Dan Tips his Cap to Rivals at Naas
Report
We start at Naas last Thursday where in the 2m 3f Beginners chase, Capodano (Cod), went to post, Took keen hold, chased leaders, pecked on landing 1st, headway when switched left going easily before 2 out, close up when bad mistake and lost ground 2 out, soon pushed along, ridden and ran on well from last, led towards finish winning by 1 ¼ l. He gets 30 points.
At Ascot on Friday in the 2m grade 2 novice hurdle Jonbon (Bob, Steve), took his chance, Tracked leader, led 2nd, shaken up after 2 out, 3 lengths ahead last, ran on well run-in, eased towards finish, winning impressively by 2 ¾ l. He gets 22 points.
At Ascot on Saturday in the 3m grade 1 Long Walk Hurdle, Champ ( Cod, Martin),Thyme Hill (Martin) went to post, Champ, Held up in behind leaders, went second 8th, led going easily home turn, shaken up 2 out, soon ridden and hard pressed, 1 length ahead last, kept on well, winning by 1 ¾ l. He gets 55 points.
Thyme Hill, Took keen hold, held up in behind leaders, went third 3 out, ridden home turn, chased winner 2 out, 1 length down last, kept on but held towards finish, 2nd beaten 1 ¾ l. He gets 27.8 points.
In the 2m grade 3 handicap hurdle, Tritonic, (Steve), went to post, Towards rear of midfield, headway 4 out, tracked leaders home turn, challenging 2 out, shaken up and led last, ridden and kept on run-in winning by 2 ¾ l. He gets 48 points.
The John Torpey Memorial Trophy
December Total
Peej 104.6 348.57
Cod 157.8 270.85
Steve 106.23 254.35
Cliff 112.23 248.52
Bob 118.99 202.2
Neil 59.88 158.08
Martin 96.64 148.04
Apologies to Neil his single rights points have been added
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
Asterion Forlonge is set to lead a two-pronged attack by Willie Mullins on the Ladbrokes King George VI Chase at Kempton Park on Boxing Day. The Closutton handler feels the seven-year-old will be suited by the right-handed track and is hoping Bryan Cooper will take the ride.
Nicky Henderson was able to give a cautiously upbeat bulletin on Buzz on Saturday, a day on from the Cesarewitch winner suffering a serious injury in his final spin before the Long Walk Hurdle.
The Punter sadly reports the death of Silver Streak, a sound member of Neil’s string for a few seasons,
The eight-year-old, who finally enjoyed his crowning glory when winning last year’s Christmas Hurdle at Kempton after a string of good efforts at the highest level, was being prepared to defend his title on Boxing Day. He finished third in the 2019 Champion Hurdle to Espoir D’Allen and also won the Welsh Champion Hurdle in 2018, as well as finishing placed in numerous other big races. Silver Streak ran 29 times over hurdles, winning eight and finishing second eight times also, earning almost £500,000 for his owner, Les Fell.
Ferny Hollow remains on course for the Grade 1 Racing Post Novice Chase (2.20) at Leopardstown on December 26, with Willie Mullins leaving the 2020 Champion Bumper winner in the race at the latest forfeit stage on Monday. His main market rival Riviere D'Etel, unbeaten in three starts over fences, has also been left in by Gordon Elliott.
Weekend winner Tritonic could be set for a quick turnaround after he was surprisingly named among the six entrants for the Ladbrokes Christmas Hurdle (2.30) at Kempton on Boxing Day.The 2019 winner Epatante is a potential rival for the Alan King-trained Tritonic, who landed the Betfair Exchange Trophy at Ascot on Saturday, in the second of three Grade 1 races on the card. Soaring Glory also holds an entry.
Sharjah is all set to bid to equal Istabraq and Hurricane Fly’s record of four wins in the Matheson Hurdle at Leopardstown on December 29. Honeysuckle is also entered
Weekend Entries
Boxing Day
Kempton
12.45 Knappers Hill
1.20 Patroclus
1.55 Bravemansgame, Threeunderthrufive, Tea Clipper
2.30 Epatante, Tritonic, Soaring Glory
3.05 Asterion Forlange, Clan Des Obeaux, Minella Indo , Frodon, Chantry House, Mister Fisher
Wetherby
2.10 Mighty Thunder
Leopardstown
12.35 Kilcruit
2.20 Ferney Hollow, Riviere D’Etel
Limerick
1.33 Eric Bloodaxe, Uhtred
2.40 Ferney Hollow, Cape Gentleman
Monday
Leopardstown
1.10 Energumene, Envoi Allen,
1.45 Kilcruit
2.05 Eric Bloodaxe
Chepstow
2.50 Kimberlite Candy, Mighty Thunder, Threeunderthrufive,
Wetherby
1.00 Midnight River, Patroclus,
Limerick
2.05 Eric Bloodaxe
Kempton
2.30 Greaneteen, Shishkin, Sky Pirate
3.40 Hacker Des Places
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