2022 Flat Issue 23 - A quiet week

The John Torpey Memorial Trophy

                       September      Total

Neil          55.05                 732.75

Steve        68.8                 727.13

Peej          123.85             691.69

Martin        50.1              674.87      

Bob          55.05                653.13

Cliff         55.5                   650.4

Cod         37.8                250.8

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  Cliff

Leg 13 Neil

 

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

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

News 

Promising three-year-old Cash is in a race against time to be fit for Qipco British Champions Day – and connections fear he may lose that battle. Though entered in both the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes and Champion Stakes at Ascot, the David Simcock-trained son of Shamardal could be saved for next year after picking up an injury on his second career start.

Real World is in the frame to make his comeback at either Paris Longchamp or Ascot next month.

Not seen since chasing home Baaeed in both the Lockinge and the Queen Anne Stakes, he was beaten less than two lengths by William Haggas’ superstar in the latter. Last season Real World was unbeaten in four races, progressing from winning the Royal Hunt Cup to landing the Prix Daniel Wildenstein on Arc weekend and it is that race or the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes that have emerged as options.

With Baaeed committed to the Champion Stakes over 10 furlongs, the QEII now has an open look.

"The music has stopped for Stradivarius.”

With those words owner-breeder Bjorn Nielsen called time on one of the most popular and enduring horses of the modern era on Monday. The eight-year-old has been slow to recover from the bruised foot he sustained last month, prompting connections to retire him to stud. Stradivarius now joins the stallion roster at the National Stud in Newmarket after a stellar career that saw him win four Goodwood Cups, three Ascot Gold Cups, three Lonsdale Cups and the Doncaster Cup twice. The homebred chestnut won 20 of his 35 starts over seven seasons for racecourse earnings of £3,458,968.

Stradivarius will be missed in these columns, and has ben a feature longer than many jump horses. Let’s hope he has successful career at stud.

Weekend Entries

Saturday

Newmarket 

2.42 Mrs Fitzherbert

Ascot

1.51 Diligent Harry

2.25 High Definition

3.00 Diligent Harry

3.36 Sir Dancealot

Sunday

Longchamp 

1.15 The Antarctic

3.05 Luxembourg, Alpinista, Alenquer

3.50 Agave, Tuesday

4.25 A case of You

5.00 Sandrine

2022 Flat Issue 22 - Two winners this week

Headlines

Danzan lands Ayr Bronze Cup

Mrs Fitzherbert scores in France

Report

We start at Ayr Friday where in the 6f handicap Danzan (Cod), went to post, Raced near side, prominent, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and made strong challenge over 1f out, kept on and led towards finish winning by a head. He gets 37.8 points.

At Chantilly on Saturday in the 1m 1f fillies and mares group 3 Mrs Fitzherbert (Martin), took her chance, Led under restraint, headed after 2f but remained close-up, shaken up and led 2f out, driven and hard pressed from 1f out, pulled out more near finish, winning a  shade cosily by 1 ¼ l. She gets 36 .8 points.

The John Torpey Memorial Trophy

                       September      Total

Neil            55.05                 732.75

Steve        68.8                 727.13

Peej          123.85             691.69

Martin        50.1              674.87      

Bob          55.05                653.13

Cliff         55.5                   650.4

Cod          37.8                250.8

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  Cliff

Leg 13 Neil

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

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

News 

Cazoo St Leger winner Eldar Eldarov has been ruled out of the Melbourne Cup but connections are pondering another run this season. If he does appear again it will be a clash with the established staying stars in one of the final Group One contests left in the division.

“We’ve ruled out going to Melbourne and we might look at the Long Distance Cup at Ascot or the Prix Royal-Oak at Longchamp,” trainer Roger Varian told The Punter.

Weekend Entries

Friday 

Haydock 

4.25 Amalfi Bay

Newmarket

2.25 Albaflora, Viola

Newcastle

8.15 Danielsflyer

Saturday 

Curragh 

3,20 Persian Force

Newmarket

3.00 Persian Force, The Antarctic

3.40 Tyhrrenian Sea

Haydock

2.40 Copper Knight

5.00 Amalfi Bay

Chester

4.00 Amalfi Bay

Sunday 

Curragh

3.05 Art Power

Epsom 

3.25 Amalfi Bay, Captain Haddock

2022 Flat Issue 21 - Leger winner landed

Headlines

Luxembourg rules at Leopardstown

Eldar delivers knock out blow in St Leger

Report

We start at Leopardstown on Saturday where in the 1m 2f group 1 Irish Champion stakes Luxembourg ( Bob, Neil, Peej, Steve), went to post, Held up in midfield, pushed along and headway under 2f out, ridden disputing lead 1f out, sustained battle with runner-up and ran on well to lead towards finish, winning by ½ l. He gets 55.05 points.

On Sunday at Doncaster in the 1m 6f group 1 St Leger Eldar Eldarov (Cliff , Peej), New London (Martin, Steve, Peej), went to post.  Eldar Eldarov, Midfield, pushed along when slightly hampered over 2f out, ridden and good headway 2f out, edged left and led inside final furlong, kept on well and went clear inside final 110 yards, winning by 2l. He gets 55.5 points. New London, In touch with leaders, pushed along under 3f out, ridden 2f out, headway and made challenge over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, finished 3rd beaten 4 ½ l, placed 2nd after stewards enquiry. He gets 13.3 points.

The John Torpey Memorial Trophy

                       September      Total

Neil            55.05                 732.75

Steve        68.8                 727.13

Peej          123.85             691.69

Bob          55.05                653.13

Cliff         55.5                   650.4

Martin        13.3          638.07      

Cod            00                 213

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  Cliff

Leg 13 Neil

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

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

News 

The Punter pays tribute to The Queen who has been a life long supporter of British racing and it is to be hoped that the Royal Colours will continue to feature on our race tracks in future. Many Royal horses have featured in Punter strings, the most notable, Estimate who won the Ascot Gold Cup and gave Her Majesty such obvious pleasure

Weekend Entries

Friday

Ayr 

3.45 Danzan

Newbury

4.03 Sir Dancealot

Kempton

8.15 Codswallop

Saturday

Newbury 

2.15 Diligent Harry

2.50 Persian Force

4.00 Amalfi Bay

4.35 Marshal Dan

Ayr

2.30 Danzan

3.40 Sir Dancealot, Bielsa, Popmaster, 

4.50 Danzan

5.20 Wise Eagle

Newmarket

3.16 Shark Two One

Gowran Park

3.55 Mrs Fitzherbert, Toy

2022 Flat issue 20 - Neil is August top trainer

The John Torpey Memorial Trophy

                       September      Total

Neil            00                 677.7

Steve        00                 658.78

Martin        00            624.77      

Cliff       00                      594.9

Bob          00                589.08

Peej          00               567.84

Cod       00                 213

Congratulations to Neil who was August 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

Leg 11  Steve

Leg 12  Cliff

Leg 13 Neil

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

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

News 

Charlie Appleby has described Coroebus as a "great horse" who provided "a lot of joy" after the 2,000 Guineas hero suffered a fatal injury in Sunday's Prix du Moulin at Longchamp. Coroebus, who also won the St James's Palace at Royal Ascot, was favourite for the Group 1 under William Buick but stumbled and fell as he mounted his challenge a furlong and a half from home.

Appleby said: "The whole team at Moulton Paddocks is deeply saddened by the passing of Coroebus and our deepest sympathies go to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed and everyone at Godolphin.

"It is very sad to see a great horse, who gave so much to racing, lose his life in this way. Everyone took a lot of joy from his victories in the 2,000 Guineas and at Royal Ascot. Most importantly, William Buick walked away and was fine afterwards."

Ryan Moore is convinced the best is yet to come from Luxembourg and thinks a superior version of the highly regarded colt will be revealed in Saturday's Royal Bahrain Irish Champion Stakes. 

Weekend Entries

Friday

Doncaster 

1.25 Wise Eagle

3.10 Trueshan

3.45 Marshal Dan

Sandown 

4.05 Marshal Dan

Saturday 

Doncaster

2.20 Persian Force, the Antarctic

2,55 Chindit , Aldaary,  Wings Of War

3.33m Eldar  Eldarov, New London, Hoo Ya Mal, 

4.05 Thyrrenian Sea

Ffos Las

4.49 Danzart

Chelmsford 

5.05 Codswallop

Leopardstown

3.45 Baaeed, Luxembourg, Bay Bridge, Native Trail, Lord North, Stone Age, Alenquer, Tuesday, Cash, Point Lonsdale, High Definition, Toy

4,20 Stone Age, Toy

4.55 Inspiral, Tuesday, Toy, Sandrine

Sunday 

Curragh

1.50 Toy

2.25 A Case of You, Dragon Symbol,  Winter Power, 

4.10 High Definition, Hurricane Lane, Manobo, Alpinista, Hoo Ya Mal, Point Lonsdale, 

Mussleburgh

5.00 Danzart

2022 Flat issue 19 - Top six covered by 100 points

Headlines

Hoo Ya Mal lands March Stakes

Eagle swoops in again at Redcar

Report

We start at Goodwood on Saturday where in the 1m 6f group 3 Hoo Ya Mal (Steve) took his chance, Slowly into stride, took keen hold, prominent, raced in second after 2f, shaken up to lead over 1f out, pushed along and went clear inside final furlong, winning comfortably by 2 ½ l. He gets 32.6 points.

At Redcar in the 1m 6f handicap Wise Eagle (Martin), went to post, Steadied start, held up in rear, headway and going easily over 2f out, shaken up to lead over 1f out, edged left and reminders inside final furlong, soon quickened and clear, winning  comfortably by 1 ¾ l. He gets 24 points.

The John Torpey Memorial Trophy

                       August       Total

Neil            223.6     677.7

Steve          62.6              658.78

Martin        134.9      624.77      

Cliff           83.4           594.9

Bob            99.5           589.08

Peej             46.7         567.84

Cod              36              213

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  Cliff

Leg 13 Neil

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

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

News 

Angus Gold says he would personally love nothing more than for Baaeed to round off his career in the Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, an event he described as "the greatest race in the world".

But Shadwell's long-serving racing manager and wise counsel to the late Hamdan Al Maktoum has warned that nobody should get carried away with the idea that the choice of the Arc over the Qipco Champion Stakes is a done deal. 

Laying out the terms under which Sheikh Hamdan's daughter, Sheikha Hissa, and trainer William Haggas will come to a decision, Gold said: "For as long as I've been involved with racing the Arc has always been the greatest race in the world. So the thought of trying to win an Arc or actually winning it is absolutely fantastic. "I see the quotes today are 'highly likely' to run in the Arc but we mustn't get away from the fact that William's original plan was that if he stayed the mile and a quarter well – which he did at York – it was always going to lead on to the Champion [Stakes] at Ascot and that was it."

Weekend Entries

Friday 

Newcastle

3.25 Danielsflyer

Haydock

3.03 Popmaster

Saturday

Haydock

1.45 Aldaary, Reach For The Moon

3.30 Art Power, Dragon Symbol, Great Ambassador, 

4.05 Copper  Knight

Ascot

4.55 Popmaster

Sunday

York

2.55 Dragon Symbol, Great Ambassador