2022 Flat Issue 1 - News Before The Off

Aidan O'Brien's grip on the Qipco 1,000 Guineas tightened on Sunday after long-time ante-post favourite Inspiral was ruled out of the Classic by joint-trainer John Gosden. Inspiral had been supplanted as favourite for the Group 1 on Friday by the O'Brien-trained Tenebrism after Chris Richardson, managing director to Inspiral's owner Cheveley Park Stud, had talked of the spring not being "100 per cent straightforward". 

"Having consulted Mrs Thompson and Chris Richardson, a decision has been made not to run Inspiral in the 1,000 Guineas," said Gosden, who trains along with son Thady. "She missed some days training at a critical stage of her preparation and although she is well in herself now, we don't have her at the correct pitch to run in the Guineas."

Weekend Entries

Newmarket Saturday

3.40 Native Trail, Corebus, Luxembourg,  Point Lonsdale,  Eydon, Light Infantry,  Berkshire Shadow

Goodwood

2.10 White Wolf

2.40 Roman Mist, Mrs Fitzherbert, 

Newmarket Sunday

1.50 Soapy Stevens

3.00 Lilac Road, Ville De Grace

3.40 Discoveries, Tuesday, Sandrine, Toy, 

Hamilton

2.35 Wise Eagle, Soapy Stevens, 

4.56 Danzart

2022 Flat - The Single Picks

Bob (7) - Great Ambassador, High Definition, Lazuli, Lord North, Mehnah, Samburu, Yonafis

Cliff (11) - A Case For You, Agave, Aldarry, Discoveries, Light Infantry, Manobo, Piz Badile, Toy, Tyhrrenian Sea, Ville De Grace, Winter Power

Cod (20)! - Bielsa, Captain Haddock, Codswallop, Copper Knight, Dandalla, Danielsflyer, Danville,  

Danzan, Danyah, Danzart, Dazzling Dan, Fishable, Fizzy Feet, Kodi The Kid, Marshall Dan, Razdan, Shark Two One, Sir Dancealot, Theobald, Theogony

Martin (13) - Alenquer, Bandinelli, High Fibre, Lilac Road, Living the Dream, Mobadra, Mrs Fitzherbert, Orzo, Pop Master, Raymond Tusk, Roseberry Topping, Via Sistina, Wise Eagle

Neil (14) - Albaflora, Alpinista, Art Power, Berkshire Shadow,  Cash, Dragon Symbol, Everyonelovesagrey, Goldspur, Sea Grey, Skalletti, Stradivarius, Stone Age, The Antarctic, Wings of War

Peej (13) - Aldous Huxley, Amalfi Bay, Diderot, Diligent Harry, Dillydingdillydong, Emily Upjohn,  Francesco Clemente, Paradias, Perfect Power, Real World, Sleeping Lion, Soapy Stevens, Viola, 

Steve (10) - Desert Crown, Eydon, Hoo Ya Mal, King Zain, Master of the Seas, Point Lonsdale, Reach For the Moon, Sandrine, Tuscan, Walk of Stars

In addition to the above Bob has retained single pick rights to Hurricane Lane

2022 Flat - Alphabetical list

SP indicates retained single pick rights

A Case  For You     Cliff

Aeonian                  Cliff, Steve

Agave                      Cliff

Albaflora                Neil

Aldarry                 Cliff

Aldous Huxley       Peej

Alenquer            Martin

Almalfi Bay       Peej

Alpinista        Neil (Sp)

Art Power         Neil

Baaeed                  Bob, Cliff, Martin, Neil

Bandinelli             Martin

Bay Bridge            Bob, Cliff

Berkshire Shadow       Neil, 

Bielsa                  Cod(Sp)

Captain Haddock     Cod

Cash                      Neil

Chindit                   Peej, Steve

Codswallop            Cod

Copper Knight          Cod

Corebus                Bob,   Steve

Dandalla             Cod(Sp)

Danielsflyer        Cod(Sp)

Danville              Cod

Danzan                 Cod

Danyah                Cod(Sp)

Danzart                    Cod

Dazzling Dan           Cod

Desert Crown      Steve

Diderot                 Peej

Diligent Harry      Peej

Dillydingdillydong     Peej

Discoveries,      Cliff(Sp)

Dragon Symbol      Neil

Eldar Eldarov              Cliff, Peej

Emily Upjohn             Peej

Everonelovesagrey       Neil

Eydon                      Steve

Fishable                      Cod

Fizzy Feet             Cod(Sp)

Francesco Clemente     Peej

Goldspur                     Neil

Great Ambassador       Bob

High Definition              Bob

High Fibre               Martin

Hoo Ya Mal               Steve

Hurricane Lane      Bob(Sp), Neil

Inspiral                Bob,   Cliff, Martin,  Neil, Peej

Jumbly                    Martin, Steve

King Zain               Steve

Kodi The Kid        Cod

Lazuli                     Bob

Lilac Road              Martin

Light Infantry        Cliff

Living The Dream     Martin

Lord North            Bob,  

Luxumbourg              Bob, Steve, Neil,  Peej 

Manobo                    Cliff (

Marshall Dan       Cod(Sp)

Master of The Seas,      Steve(Sp)

Mehnah                        Bob

Mobadra                     Martin

Mrs Fitzherbert             Martin

Nahaani                       Bob, Steve

Native Trail              Cliff, Martn, Neil, Steve

New Dimension      Bob,  Cliff

New London              Martin, Steve, Peej

Orzo                          Martin

Paradias                  Peej

Perfect Power          Peej

Persian Force          Bob, Cliff, Steve

Piz Badile                  Cliff

Point Lonsdale          Steve

Pop Master               Martin

Raymond Tusk           Martin

Razdan                      Cod

Reach For The Moon    (Steve

Real World                    Peej

Roman Mist                     Bob, Martin

Roseberry Topping         Martin

Samburu                          Bob

Sandrine                       Steve

Sea Grey                       Neil

Security Code       Cliff, Martin

Shark Two One       Cod

Sir Dancealot          Cod

Skalletti                   Neil

Sleeping Lion             Peej(Sp)

Soapy Stevens             Peej

Stradivarius                 Neil

Stone Age                  Neil

The Antartic             Neil

Theobald                 Cod(Sp)

Theogony                    Cod

Toy                                Cliff

Trueshan                       Bob, Neil, Peej         

Tuesday                         Bob, Steve

Tuscan                              Steve

Tyhrrenian Sea           Cliff

Via Sistina                    Martin

Viola                              Peej

Ville De Grace            Cliff

Winter Power            Cliff

Walk of Stars            Steve

White Wolf                 Bob,  Peej

Wings of War           Neil

Wise Eagle               Martin

Yonafis                      Bob

2022 Flat - The Strings

Cliff,  A Case For You, Aeonian, Agave, Aldaary,  Baaeed, Bay Bridge, Discoveries, Eldar Eldarov,  Inspiral, Light Infantry, Manobo  Native Trail, New Dimension, Persian Force, Piz Badile, Security Code,  Toy,  Tyhhrenian Sea, Ville De Grace, Winter Power

Steve, Aeonian, Chindit, Coroebus , Desert Crown, Eydon, Hoo Ya Mal, Jumbly, King Zain, Luxembourg, Master of the Seas, Nahanni, Native Trail, New London, Persian Force, Point Lonsdale, Reach for the Moon, Sandrine, Tuesday, Tuscan, Walk of Stars

Cod, Bielsa,  Captain Haddock, Copper Knight,  Codswallop, Dandalla, Danielsflyer, Danville, Danzan, Danyah, Danzart, Dazzling Dan,  Fizzy Feet, Fishable, Kodi The Kid, Marshall Dan, Razdan, Sir Dancealot, Theogony, Theobald, Shark Two One, 

Peej  Aldous Huxley, Amalfi Bay, Chindit, Diderot, Diligent Harry, Dillydingdillydong, Eldar Eldarov, Emily Upjohn, Francesco Clemente, Inspiral, Luxembourg, New London, Paradias, Perfect Power, Real World, Sleeping Lion, Soapy Stevens, Trueshan, Viola, White Wolf

Martin    Alenquer , Baaeed,  Bandinelli, High Fibre, Inspiral Jumbly , Lilac Road   Living the dream , Mobadra, Mrs Fitzherbert , Native trail , New London  ,  Orzo, Pop master, Raymond Tusk  , Roman Mist, Roseberry Topping   Security Code  ,Via Sistina  , Wise   Eagle                               ,                                            

Bob,   Baaeed,   Bay Bridge ,  Coroebus,  Great Ambassador,  High Definition,   Hurricane Lane,  Inspiral, Lazuli, Lord North ,  Luxembourg,  Mehnah, . Nahanni,  New Dimension ,  Persian Force,  Roman Mist,  Samburu,  Trueshan,  Tuesday,. White Wolf,  Yonafis

Neil, Albaflora, Alpinista, Art Power, Baaeed, Berkshire Shadow, Cash, Dragon Symbol, Everyonelovesagrey, Goldspur, Hurricane Lane, Inspiral, Luxembourg, Native Trail, Sea Grey, Skalleti, Stradivarius, Stone Age, The Antarctic, Trueshan, Wings Of War

2022 Flat Profile - One that didn't make it and a surprise to the Ed

Tenebrism 3 y bb f Carravaggio – Immortal Verse

High class 2 year old and 2nd favourite for the 1000 guineas , she made her debut at Naas in March last year , winning a 5 f  by 3 ¾ l from Gaire Os Ard, then in September at Newmarket, won the 6f group 1 Cheveley Park stakes by 1l from Flotus. A mile looks to be the top of her stamina range on breeding, and she may prove best at 6/ 7f . Sure to win some top class races this season.

Trainer A.O Brien

2022 Flat Profile - Yonafis

3 y bc Golden Horn – Modeyra  (Bob)

Could be one of the best unexposed picks, he is currently unbeaten, making a winning debut at Lingfield in November taking a 1m maiden by ½ l from Al Marmar, then followed up at Chelmsford in December winning a  1m novice stakes by 1 ½ l from Mr Big Stuff (received 6lb). 

He doesn’t have any fancy entries, but from a stable that is so good at placing it’s horses, I can see him taking a big handicap or two before rising to listed level

Trainer W.Haggas

2022 Flat Profile - Theogony

3 y ch g Teofilio – Sway Me Now  (Cod)

Lightly raced colt, from a good yard and should improve, he made his debut at the Curragh last May, finishing 4th, beaten 11 ½ l by Quick Suzy (received 11lb), in a 6f Auction Maiden. He reappeared at Cork recently in a 7f maiden, finishing 9th, beaten 14l behind Toy (gave 5lb)

Trainer J.Bolger

2022 Flat Profile - Soapy Stevens

4 ybg Harzand – Zubova    (Peej)

Typical of a Mark Johnston horse, he has been pretty busy in his first 2 seasons. He made his debut at Nottingham in October 2020, finishing 3rd in a 1m maiden, beaten 4l by Set point, then 2 weeks later in a 1m 1f Redcar novice stakes, was 3rd again beaten 3 ¼ l by Golden Dove (received 5lb). He finished the season back at Nottingham in a 1 maiden, finishing 8th beaten 14 ¼ l by Simons King. 

He reappeared at Doncaster last April, finishing 2nd in a 1m 3f handicap, beaten a head by Valparaiso(received 1 lb), then in May was 4th in a 1m 4f Salisbury handicap, beaten 9 ½ l behind Reverend Hubert ( received 3lb). At the end of the month he got off the mark at Chester, winning a 1m 4f handicap by ¾l  from Snow Ocean  ( gave 25 lb), then followed up at Haydock in a 1m 6f handicap, beating Oceanline 2 ¾ l. He was then 13 th at Royal Ascot  in a 1m 4f handicap, but only beaten 7l behind Sure Fire (gave 1lb), then finished the season at Haydock in a 1m 6f handicap, beaten 10 l in 7th behind Tashkan (received 7lb). 

One assumes he picked up an injury, but at the time of writing held a number of entries in staying handicaps, and should prove interesting in those this season.

Trainers Mark and Charlie Johnston

2022 Flat Profile - Sea Grey

3 y gr c Ullysses – Sensory  (Neil)

In the could be anything category, he is bred to seen at best effect at around 1 ¼ m you would think, and he made a winning debut at Lingfield in November taking a 1m 2f maiden by 1 ¾ l from Percy Jones, then in January at Kempton in a 1m 4f novice stakes, was 5 ½ l third to Wild Crusade (received 7 lb). He doesn’t hold any fancy entries, but should certainly win a race or two this season

Trainer A.Balding

2022 Flat Profile - Samburu

3 y bc Kingman – Tempera (Bob)

Unbeaten colt who made his debut at Yarmouth last October, winning a 7f novice stakes by 1 ¾ l from Brilliant Blue, then reappeared this April at Salisbury winning a 7f novice stakes by ¾ l from Taratari (received 7lb). He has no big entries, but will start off on a decent handicap mark, should be at best around a mile, and will surely win more this season

Trainer J.and T Gosden

2022 Flat Profile - Roseberry Topping

3 y bf Mayson – Our Poppet (Martin)

Still a maiden after 3 runs, she is an interesting pick. She made her debut at Ascot last September in a 6f restricted novice stakes, finishing 7th beaten 9 ¼ l by Khanjar, then at Kempton 2 weeks later in a similar event, was 9th beaten 13 ¾ l behind Lil Gruff. She finished the season at Goodwood in October in another 6f restricted novice stakes, finishing 3rd 2 ½ l behind Lil Gruff (gave 7lb).  

She reappeared at Wolverhampton recently , winning a 6f fillies handicap by 1 ¼ l from Liv Lucky (received 12 lb),   She is bred to be a sprinter, and starts off a reasonable handicap mark for a top stable, so she win a race or two this season, and could go well in racing league races.

Trainer A.Balding

2022 Flat Profile - Reach For The Moon

3 y bc Sea The Stars – Golden Stream (Steve)

Smart 2 year old, who should progress at 3 and if he lines up in the Derby, will no doubt carry a shed load of money for a Royal winner in this Jubilee year. He made his debut at Yarmouth in May, finishing 2nd to New Science, beaten 1 ½ l, then in June at Royal Ascot in a 7f listed stakes, finished 2nd to Point Lonsdale, beaten ½ l. 

He then got off the Mark at Newbury in July, taking a 7f novice stakes from Harrow, then followed up in a 7f group 3 at Sandown in August, beating great Max 4l. He finished the season with a 2nd in a 7f group 2 at Doncaster, beaten a head by Bayside Boy. He holds a Dante and Derby entry, and stepping up in trip is quite an exciting colt.

Trainers John and Thady Gosden

2022 Flat Profile - Paradias

3 y bc Kodiac – Parisa            (Peej)

Interesting pick, he made his debut at Sandown in August in a 7f maiden, finishing 2 ½ l 2nd to King Of Conquest, then in September at Newbury was 4th in a 1m conditions stakes, beaten 9 ¼ l by Zechariah, and on his last start was 3rd in a 1m novice stakes beaten 2l behind Franz. He doesn’t hold any fancy entries, and may be better at 6-7f.

Trainer A. King

2022 Flat Profile - Orzo

3 y bf Aclaim – Chibola    (Martin)

One of the dark horses, she has run once, winning a 7f fillies novice stakes at Kempton last October, beating Shoutout 5l. She has no big race entries, but the style of her win suggests she should be winning again this season

Trainer A. Balding

2022 Flat Profile - New Dimension

3 y bc Ulysses – Azhar  (  Bob, Cliff)

Another of the could be anything brigade, he made a winning debut at Leicester in September, taking a 7f maiden by a head from Carbon.  He reappeared recently at Nottingham, finishing a neck 2nd to  Marsoul (received 7lb), in a 1m novice stakes. Bred to stay 1 -1 1/4 m , and from a trainer who excels with this type, he will hopefully win some decent races this season

Trainer Sir M Stoute.

2022 Flat Profile - Native Trail

3 y bc Oasis Dream – Needleleaf  (Cliff, Martin, Neil, Steve)

Top class 2 year old who made his debut at Sandown in June last year, winning a 7f maiden by 4l from Royal Patronage, then followed up at Newmarket in July, winning a 7f group 2 by a short head from Masekela. 

He then went to the Curragh and won the group 1 7f National stakes by 3 ½ l from Point Lonsdale, and finished with victory at Newmarket in October, taking the 7f group 1 Dewhurst stakes by 2l from Dubawi Legend. Unlikely to stay beyond a mile, he is going to be very hard to beat at that distance.

Trainer C.Appleby

2022 Flat Profile - Mobadra

4 y bf Oasis Dream – Longing To Dance (Martin)

Lightly raced 4 year old, she made her debut at Newmarket in October 2020, finishing 9th in a 7f fillies novice stakes, beaten 25 ¾ l by Urban Violet, on heavy ground. She reappeared at Newcastle in December, finishing 2nd in a 7f maiden ,beaten  ½ l by Duty of Care (gave 8lb, then in July last year, got off the mark at Haydock in a 1m fillies novice stakes, beating Evident Beauty (gave 7lb), 1l. 

In September at Newmarket, she was 2nd in a 1m fillies handicap, beaten 1l by Madame Tantzy (received 4lb) and was last seen at Kempton in November, winning a 7f handicap by 1 ½ l from Huddleton Mac (received 8lb). One would assume she has been kept in training to try and achieve some black type, and will be interesting to follow.

Trainer R.Varian

2022 Flat Profile - Mehnah

4 y bf Frankel – Asheerah  (Bob)

Very lightly raced but could prove top class this season over 1 ¼ m, she made her debut at Dundalk in September 2020 winning a 7f fillies maiden by 1 ¼ l from Fantasy Lady. She reappeared at Leopradstown in April last year, finishing 2nd in a 7f fillies group 3, beaten a head by Keeper of Time, then in July at Killarney won a 1m fillies and mares listed stakes by ¾ from Emaniya. 

She has no big race entries, but should pick up some decent mares group races this season.

Trainer K.Prendegast

2022 Flat Profile - Manobo

4 y bg Sea The Stars – Tasaday (Cliff)

Unraced at 2, he is an exciting young stayer, who should shake up the Cup scene this season. He made his debut at Newbury in May last year winning a 1m 2f maiden by ½ l from Mojo Star, then followed up in up at Kempton , winning a 1m 4f novice stakes by  4 ¼ l from Mr Curiosity (gave 15 lb). 

He then went to Saint-Cloud and won a 1m 4f listed stakes by 10 l from Kertez, and at Longchamp in October, won a 1m 7f group 2 by ¾ l from stablemate Kerami. He then went to Meydan in February this year, winning a 1M 6F group 3 by 5 ½ l from East Asia(gave 5lb), then in March finished 2nd in a 2m group 2, beaten ½ l by Stay Foolish  (gave 6lb). 

Trainer C.Appleby

2022 Flat Profile - Luxembourg

3 y bc Camelot – Attire (Bob, Neil, Steve, Peej)

Currently joint 2nd f for the 2000 guineas at the time of writing and 3/1 f for The Derby, he made his debut at Killarney in July last year, winning  a 1m Median Sires stakes by 2 ¼ l from Tuwaiq, (received 2 lb), then in September at The Curragh followed up in a 1m group 2, beating Manu Et Corde 4 ¼ l.

He finished the season with victory at Doncaster in the 1m group 1 Futurity Trophy, beating Sissoko 1 ¾ l. Aiden O’Brien told the Punter no horse excites him more heading into the new Flat season than the unbeaten Luxembourg, "Luxembourg was always the horse. From the time he went [for his debut] to Killarney, we knew he was very good."

Trainer A.O’Brien

2022 Flat Profile - Inspiral

3 y bf Frankel – Starscope   (Bob, Cliff, Martin , Neil, Peej)

Top class 2 year old, she made her debut at Newmarket in July, winning a 7f fillies maiden by 1 ½ l from Ardbracaan, then followed up at Sandown in a 7f fillies listed stakes, beating Wild Beauty 3 ½ l. She then stepped up to 1m at Doncaster in September, winning a fillies group 2 by 3 ¾ l from Prosperous Voyage, then finished the season with victory at Newmarket in October, taking the group 1 fillies mile by 2 ½ l from Prosperous Voyage.  

She sets a high standard and should be in the mix for all the top level fillies races at around a mile this season.

Trainers John and Thady Gosden

2022 Flat Profile - Hoo Ya Mal

3 y bc Territories – Sensationally  (Steve)

An interesting pick who was a useful 2 year old, he made his debut at Sandown in July, finishing 3rd in a 7f novice stakes, beaten 4l by El Bodegon, then in August at York, won a 7f maiden by 2 ½ l from Dawn of Liberation. 

In September at Doncaster he was 2nd, beaten a nose in a 7f listed stakes, behind Noble Truth, and reappeared in April this season at Newmarket, finishing 3rd in a 1m group 3, 5l behind Native Trail. 

He has English and Irish Guineas entries, a Dante and Derby entry, so is obviously held in high regard from a strong stable. He will be interesting to watch.

Trainer A.Balding

2022 Flat Profile - Eydon

3 y bc Olden Times – Moon Mountain (Steve)

Certainly looks a useful pick, he made his debut at Newcastle in December, finishing 3rd in a 1m novice stakes, beaten ¾ l by Franz Strauss, then in February back over course and distance in another novice stakes was, 2nd beaten a short head by Oceania Legend (gave 7lb). 

He got off the mark at Newmarket, winning a 1m 1f listed stakes by 3 ¼ from Masekela. That was impressive and he should win more this season, and has a guineas, Dante and Derby entry. 

Trainer R,Varian

2022 Flat Profile - Everyonelovesagrey

3 y gr g Hellvelyn – Action Platinum (Neil)

Probably not quite true in punter circles now as a number of them are decent, in Neil’s string and win quite a bit. This one is not currently in that category and is a very sporting inclusion as the name bearer for the Minety based string. 

He made his debut at Ascot last September, finishing last of 7, beaten 19 behind Wanees in a 2 y 7f novice stakes, then at Newbury in September in a 6f maiden, was 10th 0f 11, beaten 21 ½ l behind Deodar. 2 weeks later at Lingfield he was 11th of 13 in a 6 7f novice stakes, beaten 12 ½ l by Youthful King, then in November in a 1m nursery handicap , was 9th of 12, beaten 6 ½ l by Vaxholm (received 1lb). 

He finished the season at Wolverhampton finishing 8th of 11, beaten 4 ½ l by Jungle Run (gave 9lb). I will be watching a lot on Sky at Lingfield, Southwell and Wolverhampton, and he has shown enough in a couple of those runs to suggest he will pop at a big price in a little handicap.

Trainer A. West

2022 Flat Profile - Discoveries

3 y bf Mastercraftsman – Alpha Lupi (Cliff)

High class 2 year old, she made her debut at Leopardstown in June, finishing 4th in a 7f fillies maiden, beaten 3 ¾ l behind Juncture, then 3 weeks later won a similar event at the Curragh, beating Tuesday a short head. Stepped up in class, she finished 3rd in a 7f group 2 at the Curragh in July, beaten 4 11/2 l behind Agartha, then in September reversed the form when winning the 7gf group 1 Moyglare Stud stakes at the Curragh beating Agartha 3 /4 l. 

She should make her mark in the top fillies events over 1 – 1¼ miles.

Trainer Mrs J Harrington

2022 Flat Profile - Dillydingdillydong

4 ybg Territories- Cephalonie (Peej)

Who ever named him deserves shooting and it’s probably best we don’t how he came by his name !. He has yet to get off the mark in 6 attempts, so is an interesting pick to say the least. He made his debut at Salisbury in July 2020, in 7f 2 year old novice stakes, finishing 3rd 1 1/2l behind Francesco Guardi, then 2 weeks later at Windsor in a 6f novice stakes, was beaten 4 ½ l behind Hot Scoop, finishing 5th. He then finished the season at Lingfield in October in a 7f nursery handicap, finishing 7th, beaten 5 ½ by Sir Maxi (received 1 lb). 

He had his Dillydong removed in December and returned in April last year in a 7 f handicap at Beverley, finishing 8th, beaten 12 ¾ l by Blu Boy (received 5lb), then in June in a 6f handicap was 12th and last beaten 22l by Lockdown. He reappeared this year at Wolverhampton in March finishing 8th, beaten 4 ½ l by Chookie Dunedin (gave 3lb), and looks to be in the grip of the handicapper

Trainer R.Hannon

2022 Flat Profile - Codswallop

3 y gr g Outstrip – Lady Benedicte  (Cod)

Can’t be a much better named horse for the Cod squad, and who would have thought Adam West would have 3 of his string in the Punter strings! He made his debut at Kempton last August, finishing 7th, beaten 14 l by Tollard Royal (gave 7lb,  in a 1m restricted novice stakes, then in September at Newbury in a 7f novice stakes, was 5th, beaten 12 ½ l behind Dubai Poet (gave 5lb). 

He then reappeared at Southwell in April this year, finishing 8th, beaten 10 ¾ l by War Of Words in a 1m maiden, and recently finished last of 10 at Yarmouth in a 1m 2f handicap beaten 16 ¾ l by Jalea Moon ( gave 5lb.

Trainer A .West

2022 Flat Profile - Captain Haddock

5 y bg Make Believe – Kayd Kodaun  (Cod)

Unraced at 2 , he was initially trained by Harry Dunlop, and he made his debut at Kempton in July 2020, finishing 4th, beaten 8 ¼ l behind Almighwar (gave 7lb),in a 1m 4f novice stakes,  then at Kempton a month later, was 3rd , beaten 8l by Ocean Wind in a 1m 3f maiden. In October at Haydock he was 6th beaten 22 ¾ l by Trumpet Man in a 2m handicap, then was 5th, beaten 14 l by Law of One at Wolverhampton in a 1m 4f novice stakes. In April last year he changed trainers and moved to Heather Main, and reappeared last April in a 1m 2f handicap at Newcastle finishing 2nd,    beaten 1 ¾ l by  Hotspur Harry (gave 1lb). 

He was then 12th at Newbury in a 1 m 4f handicap, 8th at Linfield in a 1m 2f handicap, then got off the mark at Hamilton, winning a 1 m 5f handicap by 5l from Mutamaded. In August he was 3rd at Ffos Las in a 1m 6f handicap, beaten 2 ¼ l by Roar (received 6lb), then at Sandown was 7th, beaten 5 ¼ l by Oceanline (received 1 lb), in a 1m 6f handicap. He won again at Epsom in a 1m 4f handicap , beating Cemhaan (received 3lb), by 4l, then was 4th at Catterick in a 1m 6f handicap, beaten 4 ¼ l by Steel an Icon (received 2lb. 

In November at Wolverhampton he was 5th in a 1m 6f handicap , 4 ½ l behind Moliwood  (gave 3lb), then was 4th at Kempton in a 2m handicap and 3rd at Southwell in a 1m 4f handicap. After a 3 month break he reappeared this March at Doncaster, finishing 3rd in a 1m 4f handicap, beaten 5 ¾ l by Ghadbaan. He is probably too consistent for his own good, and looks in the handicappers grip.

Trainer H. Main

2022 Flat Profile - Berkshire Shadow

3 y gr c Dark Angel – Angel Vision ( Neil)

High class 2 year old he made his debut at Newbury in April last year, winning a 5 f maiden by ½ l from Amazonian Dream, then followed up at Royal Ascot in June winning the 6f Group 2 Coventry stakes by 1 ¼ l from Eldrickjones. 

In July ay Goodwood he finished 2nd in the 7f group 2 Vintage stakes, beaten ¾ l by Angel Bleu, then was disappointing at York in August over 6f in the  group 2 Gimcrack stakes, finishing 7th, though only beaten 4l, and finished the season with a solid 4th at Newmarket in October , in the 7f group 1 Dewhurst stakes, beaten 4 ¼ l behind Native Trail. 

He holds English and Irish guineas entries, and a mile will be the furthest he goes you would think. He certainly should win some decent races this season

Trainer A.Balding

2022 Flat Profile - Baaeed

4y bc Sea The Stars – Aghareed   ( Bob, Cliff, Martin, Neil)

Unraced at 2 he exploded on to the scene last season, finishing as the top rated miler. He made his debut in June last year, winning a 1m maiden at Leicester by 1 ¼ l from Tammaamm, then followed up at Newmarket 12 days later, taking a 1m novice stakes by an eye catching 7 ½ l from Komachi. 

At Newmarket in July he won a 1m listed stakes by 4l from Maximal, then 3 weeks later at Goodwood , took a 1m group 3 by another eye catching 6 ½ l from El Drama. In September he went to Longchamp and won the 1m group 1 Prix Du Moulin by 1 ¼ l from Order of Australia, and finished the season with victory at Ascot on Champions day, winning the 1m group 1 Queen Elizabeth 11 stakes by a head from Palace Pier. 

He is likely to start off in the Lockinge stakes, and sets a very high standard for the 1m division.

Trainer W.Haggas

2022 Flat Profile - Aldous Huxley

3 y bc Dubawi – Albasharah  (Peej)

Twice raced colt who made his debut at Kempton on 26 March this year, taking a 1m 2f 3 year old novice stakes by 6 ½ l from Wholeofthemoon. He reappeared at Newmarket  recently, finishing 2nd to stable mate New London, beaten 2 ¼ l in a 1m 2f 3 y novice stakes,  holds a Dante entry, and should certainly win some decent races this season

Trainer C. Appleby

2022 Flat Profile - Aeonian

3 ybc Ulysses- Ama   (Cliff, Steve)

One who is in the could be anything camp, but with a trainer who will get the best out of this well bred colt. He made a winning debut at Leicester, when winning a 7f maiden by a head from Altraif having been slowly away and starting at 25/1. That suggests he was a bit of a surprise winner. He should certainly stay 1 m ¼ and whilst he has no fancy entries, he will hopefully win some decent races this season.

Trainer Sir Michael Stoute

2022 Flat - Bonus Races and scoring

2,000 GUINEAS NEWMARKET, MAY 

1,000 GUINEAS NEWMARKET, MAY 

Chester  Cup                    Chester May

Lockinge Stakes                        Newbury May                                             

 Oaks        EPSOM, JUNE 

CORONATION CUP EPSOM   JUNE 

DERBY EPSOM    JUNE 

ST JAMES PALACE STAKES ROYAL ASCOT,  JUNE 

QUEEN ANNE STAKES ROYAL ASCOT,  JUNE 

PRINCE OF WALES STAKES ROYAL ASCOT,  JUNE 

ASCOT GOLD CUP ROYAL ASCOT,   JUNE 

CORONATION STAKES ROYAL ASCOT,  JUNE 

DIAMOND JUBILEE STAKES ROYAL ASCOT,  JUNE 

Kings Stand Stakes           Royal Ascot June                                          

Commonwealth Cup       Royal Ascot June                                                     

Irish Derby CURRAGH,   JUNE  

ECLIPSE STAKES SANDOWN    JULY  

JULY CUP NEWMARKET,   JULY   

KING GEORGE VI & QUEEN ELIZABETH STAKES ASCOT,   JULY  

SUSSEX STAKES GOODWOOD,   JULY 

NASSAU STAKES GOODWOOD,  AUGUST 

Stewards Cup                    Goodwood August                                        

INTERNATIONAL STAKES York

NUNTHORPE STAKES YORK,   AUGUST 

Ebor                                      York                                

IRISH CHAMPION STAKES , LEOPARDSTOWN, SEPTEMBER 

ST LEGER DONCASTER,  SEPTEMBER 

Cambridgeshire          Newmarket September

PRIX DE L'ARC DE TRIOMPHE LONGCHAMP OCTOBER 

Cesarewitch    Newmarket October

CHAMPION STAKES ASCOT,   OCTOBER 

QUEEN ELIZABETH II STAKES ASCOT,  OCTOBER

  Scoring

All races in the UK and Ireland, Group and listed races in France, Group races in rest of Europe and Turkey, Non Handicap Group 1 Grade1 Races in America and Canada

Group 1 25 points,

Group 2 20

Group 3 15

Listed          12 ( Races run off set weight Bands)    

Handicaps   10 (Races run off a weight range , ie 0-90, and including handicaps with the word listed in the title)

            All other races     10

2022 Flat - Previous Champs and Chumps

Figures in brackets are points 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

Jumps 21/22    Peej   1203.92                  Spoon  Martin 427.99

2022 Flat - What's in a name?

Aldous Huxley, (26 July 1894 – 22 November 1963) was an English writer and philosopher 

Piz Badile is a fantastic granite peak that stands out notably from its surroundings in the Bergell (Bregaglia). The north side of the mountain is in Switzerland and the south side is in Italy.

Tyrrhenian Sea is part of the Mediterranean Sea off the western coast of Italy. It is named for the Tyrrhenian people identified with the Etruscans of Italy.

Theogony (from the Greek theogonia, meaning "generations of the gods") is an epic poem of 1,022 hexameter lines which describes the birth of the gods in the Greek pantheon

Orzo is a small pasta shape that looks like a grain of rice and has a velvety texture similar to risotto

King Zain-ul-Abidin was the eighth King (Sultan) of Kashmir, belonging to the Shah Mir Dynasty which ruled Kashmir from 1339 to 1561 and can be attributed at establishing Islam in the valley.

The Samburu National Reserve is a game reserve on the banks of the Ewaso Ng'iro river in Kenya. 

2022 Flat - Editor's Introduction

 So we have an interesting situation on the 3 year old front as Godolphin and Coolmore have 2 top class colts , and guessing which one proves best could be pivotal in deciding things. Godolphin have Native Trail and Corebus, Coolmore Point Lonsdale and Luxembourg. 

The stayers division is up for grabs now, on decent ground Stradivarius will make them all go again, if it is a wet summer Trueshan comes in to play, and Godolphin’s Manobo comes in to the picture.

The Sprint division looks wide open, and I don’t see a standout like Battaash at the moment, so we could see the top races being won in turn by the likes of Winter Power, A Case For You, Man of Promise, Emaraty Ana. Improvers such as Great Endeavour, Lazuli, amongst others come in to play, and Oxted who I just can’t side with.

On the new sires front it is interesting to see how many Ullysses has in this edition already.

With only 7 of us now 108 different horses suggest a wide open season and 27 are  covered here,

Good luck to all

The Editor

2021/22 Boozypunter Horse of the Season

Is...

Allaho

After a great winter campaign in 2020/21, capped off with an easy win in the Ryanair at Cheltenham, it was a surprise that Allaho was a single pick for Peej. Perhaps a Punchestown defeat (over an insufficient? two miles) to Chacun Pour Soi after the Punter season had finished put off some potential pickers.

Willie Mullins made the John Durkan Chase at Punchestown in December the scene for Allaho's reappearance. Mr P W Mullins took the ride and it wasn't a perfect display but Allaho did come home a two-length winner at 7/2 and 56.6 points.

Paul Townend was in the Saddle in January this year for an easier win at Thurles in a Grade Two chase. The 4/11f had twelve lengths to spare over the talented Fakir D'Oudairies at the end to bank another 42.2 points.

Allaho was odds on for a Ryanair repeat at Cheltenham in March and despite a slight mistake at the last the win never looked in doubt and a winning distance of 14 lengths to deliver Peej another 78.16 points. Towned was delighted with the horse:  “He is a beast,” he said. “I was going the gallop he wanted to go. I don’t interfere with him. Once he was jumping and galloping at that speed, it was going to take a fair one to come by him."

Our top three were:

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)

2021/22 Jumps Issue 25 - Peej takes the title

Headlines

Knappers Charges up Sandown Hill

Greaneteen lands Celebration Chase

Mac is Fabulous in Select Hurdle

Report

At Sandown on Saturday in the 2m novice handicap hurdle Knappers Hill (Cliff), took his chance Midfield, mistake 4 out, good headway before 2 out, not fluent 2 out, soon led, ridden out run-in, kept on well , winning by 4 ¼ l. He gets 28 .2 points.

In the 2m grade 1 Celebration Chase Greaneteen (Cliff), took his chance, Took keen hold, raced in second, good jump and led 4th, mistake 8th, going best just after 3 out, shaken up and went clear approaching last, another good jump last, kept on strongly run-in, winning  readily by 12l. He gets 54.76 points.

 

In the 2m 5f grade 2 hurdle McFabulous (Cliff), took his chance, Made all, not fluent 4 out, pushed along before 2 out, ridden after 2 out, kept on well run-in, always doing enough, winning by 1l. He gets 50 points.

The John Torpey Memorial Trophy 

                April             Total

Peej          104.92            1203.92                     

Steve        150.8          1117.56

Cliff        208.86                   929.87

Cod       123.9                 848.81

Bob               40               737

Neil            99.8               660.6

Martin                             427.99           

So congratulations to Peej, who is the Jumps Champion,  The Editor takes the last Trainer of the month

2021/22 Jumps Issue 24 - They think it's all over

Headlines

Hill Catches Rivals Knapping at Newton Abbott

Des Champs Gallops in at Fairyhouse

Report

We start at Newton Abbott on Saturday where in the 2m 1f novice hurdle, Knappers Hill (Cliff), went to post, Travelled strongly, prominent, going okay when challenging after 3 out, good jump and led 2 out, quickened and went clear approaching last, good jump last, nudged out, winning  readily by 3 ¾ l. He gets 22.9 points.

At Fairyhouse on Sunday in the 2m 4f grade 1 novice gold cup Galopin Des Champs (Cod, Peej), took his chance, Travelled strongly, jumped well, made all, 2 lengths ahead before 11th, faced challenge but going easily before 3 out, went clear when nudged along after 2 out, not fluent last, winning  impressively by 18l. He gets 26.1 points. 

The John Torpey Memorial Trophy 

                April             Total

Peej          104.92            1203.92                     

Steve        150.8          1117.56

Cod       123.9                 848.81

Cliff        75.9                    796.91

Bob               40               737

Neil            99.8               660.6

Martin                             427.99           

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

Leg 10 Steve

Leg 11  Steve

Leg 12

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

Flat Competition

Starts Saturday 30 April, closing date for strings Sunday 24 April 

Weekend Entries

Friday 

Perth

3.45 Midnight River

Saturday  

Sandown

1.50 Knappers Hill

2.25 Mister Fisher

3.00 Greaneteen, Nube Negra, Sceau Royal, Sky Pirate

3.32 Tea Clipper

4.07 Langer Dan, Mcfabulous

2021/22 Jumps Issue 23 - Still not done and dusted

Headlines

Clan Bowls home at Aintree

Epatante lands Aintree Hurdle

Langer Dan takes handicap honours

Jonbon battles home

Fakir D’Oudairies takes Melling Chase

Places Hacks up at Aintree

Report

We start at Aintree on Thursday where in the 3m 1f grade 1 Aintree Bowl Chase, Clan Des Obeaux (Cod, Neil, Steve), went to post, Tracked leaders, went second after 5 out, led and mistake 3 out, ridden 2 out, 6 lengths ahead last, reduced lead towards finish, always doing enough, winning by 1l. He gets 57.8 points.

In the 2m 4f grade 1 Aintree hurdle, Epatante (Cliff, Steve) took her chance, Took keen hold, held up in rear, not fluent 2nd, midfield 4 out, smooth headway and prominent after 3 out, pressed leader going easily when left clear last, ridden briefly run-in, winning readily by 13 l. She gets 53 points.

On Friday in the 2m 4f grade 3 handicap hurdle Langer Dan (Cod) took his chance, Held up in rear, headway into midfield on inner after 2nd, tracked leaders before 3 out, switched right after 3 out, went second and ridden 2 out, led last, ran on well, winning by 1 ¾ l. He gets 40 points. 

In the 2m grade 1 Top novices hurdle Jonbon ( Bob, Steve), took his chance, Sweating, took keen hold, prominent, left in second 3 out, led going easily 2 out, shaken up and faced strong challenge approaching last, battled on run-in, just did enough, held on  gamely winning by a neck. He gets 27 points.

In the 2m 4f grade 1 Melling Chase, Fakir D’Oudairies (Peej), went to post, Tracked leaders, hit 8th, led 3 out, joined and ridden 2 out, went clear approaching last, ran on well, winning by 5 ½ l. He gets 78.82  points.

In  the 2m handicap hurdle, Hacker Des Places ( Neil), took his chance, In touch with leaders, jumped slightly right and hampered 2nd, went second home turn, challenging when hit 3 out, led narrowly 2 out, soon ridden, kept on well run-in, ridden out, winning by 1l  He gets 42 points.

The John Torpey Memorial Trophy 

                April             Total

Peej          78.82            1177.82                      

Steve        150.8          1117.56

Cod       97.8                    822.71

Cliff       53                         774.01

Bob               40                 737

Neil            99.8                 660.6

Martin                             427.99           

Aintree Grand Slam

Steve   137.8

Neil     99.8

Cod      97.8

Peej 78.82

Cliff      53.8

Bob 27

So Steve completes the First Grand slam, and gets 20 points , plus 20 for the grand slam  Well Done!

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

Leg 10 Steve

Leg 11  Steve

Leg 12 

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

Flat Competition

Starts Saturday 30 April, closing date for strings Sunday 24 April 

Weekend Entries

Saturday 

Newton Abbott

1.00 Knappers Hill

3.24 Petrossian

Haydock 

2.44 Patroclus

Fairyhouse

4.15 Eric Bloodaxe

4.50 Metier

Sunday 

Fairyhouse

4.55 Bob Olinger, Capodano, Galliard Du Mensil, Gallopin Des Champs, Riviere D’etel

Cork

5.15 Ocean of Mercy

2021/22 Jumps Issue 22 - Dusart keeps scoreboard rolling

Headline

Dusart lands Ayr Champion Chase

Report

At Ayr on Saturday in the 3m novice champion handicap chase, Dusart (Bob, Steve) went to post, Prominent, pushed along and led before 4 out, ridden after 3 out, faced challenge and pecked on landing 2 out, headed run-in, rallied and led again towards finish, winning by ½ l He gets 13 points.

The John Torpey Memorial Trophy 

               March   April             Total

Peej      182.35                 1099.52                      

Steve      165.33      13         939.76

Cod         156.16             724.91

Cliff       123.43              720.21

Bob       189          13          710

Neil          98.23               560.8

Martin      75.8               427.99           

Congratulations to Bob who is March trainer of the Month

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

Leg 10 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

Nicky Henderson has confirmed Shishkin has been diagnosed with "a pretty rare bone condition" and will miss the rest of the season.The eight-year-old was pulled up during the Champion Chase at Cheltenham – won by Energumene – with his poor performance later blamed on the ground.However on Tuesday Henderson gave an update on his star chaser, saying his condition is "mendable".

Flat Competition

Starts Saturday 30 April, closing date for strings Sunday 24 April 

Weekend Entries

Aintree Friday 

1.45 Mcfabulous,  Langer Dan

2.20 Call of The Wild, Jonbon, Elle Est Belle, 

2,55 Bravemansgame, Dusart, Midnight River

3.30 Allmankind, Sceau Royal, Fakir D’Oudairies, Mister Fisher

4.05 Annamix

4.40 Skytastic

5.15 Hacker Des Places

Aintree Saturday

1.45 Langer Dan

2.25 Jonbon,  Elle Est Belle, Stage Star, Skytastic

3.00 Third Time Lucki

3.35 Thyme Hill, Champ, 

4.15 Bristol De Mai, Shan Blue, Tea Clipper, Threeunderthrufive

5.15 Mighty Thunder