2022 Boozypunter Horse of the Season

Congratulations to...

Alpinista

Somewhat surprisingly a single pick for Neil for the second season running, Alpinista's reappearance came in the Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud in July. Luke Morris drove out the five-year-old to win at 79/10 and earn Neil 67.8 points.

The Yorkshire Oaks was the next target and despite carrying nine pounds more than the runner-up, Alpinista at 7/4F was always doing enough to hold off Tuesday and earn another 55.8 points for the eventual flat champ.

The ultimate target for the season was the Arc and Alpinista arrived as 33/10 favourite. Everything went to plan and the grey stayed on well under a great ride from Morris to deny Vadeni and last year's winner Torquator Tasso. Our on-course representative Sir Mark Prescott summed up the day: "It has been just a marvellous journey – I'm lucky to get a good one at this stage of my career."

The 83.6 points for the win wasjust enough to deny Baaeed, many people's pick for the Horse of the Season title, by the smallest of margins.

The top three:

207.2 - Alpinista (67.8 + 55.8 + 83.6)

206.59 - Baaeed (51.45 + 51.17 + 51.17 + 52.8)

119.76 - Emily Upjohn (33.16 + 26.5 + 60.1)

What do Points make?

Another lengthy post on Punter competition history. From 2012/13 as usual.

Top ten highest scores by a punter

1442.2 - Neil (2019)

1254.8 - Cliff (2018)

1226.22 - Peej (2022/23)

1222.1 - Lee (2014)

1203.92 - Peej (2021/22)

1188.3 - Tony (2014)

1175.34 - Neil (2022/23)

1122.3 - Tony (2019)

1119.11 - Peej (2023/24)

1117.56 - Steve (2021/22)

Lowest scores by a punter

156.80 - Cod (2019/20)

184.50 - Cod (2017)

217.75 - Peej (2021)

246.20 - Cod (2018)

250.80 - Cod (2022)

Biggest margins from first to second places

404.34 - Cod (2025) (to Martin)

319.90 - Neil (2019) (to Tony) 

267.57 - Neil (2024) (to Cliff)

230.78 - Peej (2023/24) (to Steve)

227.70 - Neil (2015/16) (to Tony)

Smallest margins from first to second places

2.60 - Martin (2017) (to Cliff)

13.80 - Neil (2012/13) (to John)

20.40 - Steve (2019/20) (to Tony)

33.80 - Lee (2014) (to Tony)

48.85 - Steve (2024/25) (to Bob)

Biggest margins from first to last places

1008.60 - Cliff (2018) (to Cod)

896.80 - Neil (2019) (to Peej)

779.00 - Lee (2014) (to Martin)

775.93 - Peej (2021/22) (to Martin)

720.70 - Cliff (2020/21) (to Bob)

Smallest margins from first to last places

315.8 - Neil (2012/13) (to Cliff)

401.5 - Martin (2013) (to Bob)

415.2 - Lee (2016/17) (to Bob)

442.4 - Peej (2013/14) (to Cliff)

443.12 - Martin (2024/25) (to Steve)

Most points in a season (all punters)

8710.64 - 2016/17 (10 punters)

7827.4 - 2014 (9 punters)

7155.7 - 2019 (8 punters)

6610.6 - 2018/19 (8 punters)

6506.69 - 2022/23 (7 punters)

Highest average points in a season (all punters)

929.53 - 2022/23 (7 punters)

894.46 - 2019 (8 punters)

871.06 - 2016/17 (10 punters)

869.71 - 2014 (9 punters)

846.54 - 2021/22 (7 punters)

2022 - Flat Issue 26 - The champ is crowned

Headlines

Trueshan lands Long Distance Cup

Emily Upjohn takes Fillies and Mares Stakes

Bay Bridge takes Champion Stakes

Report

We start at Ascot on Saturday where in the 2m group 2 Trueshan ( Bob, Neil, Peej), went to post, Took keen hold, in touch with leaders, pushed along briefly and hampered rival on turn after 2f, headway 3f out, sustained battle with winner from 2f out, edged right over 1f out, led final 110yds, just prevailed winning by a head. He gets 22.38 points.

In the 1m 4f Group 1 for fillies and mares Emily Upjohn (Peej), took her chance, Took keen hold, midfield on outer, pushed along and headway from over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, clear inside final furlong, kept on well, winning by 3l. She gets 60.1 points.

In the 1m 2f group 1 Champion stakes Bay Bridge ( Bob, Cliff), took his chance, Took keen hold, prominent, went second going easily over 3f out, pushed along and every chance from over 2f out, ridden and led clearly over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, just did enough, winning by ½ l. He gets 65.2 points.

The John Torpey Memorial Trophy

                       October      Total

Neil            105.98                838.73

Peej          82.48              774.17

Bob          87.58             740.71

Steve        00                 727.13

Cliff       65.2                  715.6

Martin        00            674.87      

Cod       00                250.8

Congratulations to Neil who takes the Crown

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 

JUMP COMPETITION

WILL START ON Friday 11 November, closing date for strings is close of Monday 7 November. There will be a punter day out as always, those intending to go please let me know so we can organise travel, which is probably by train

2022 Flat issue 25 - Final weekend of the flat beckons

The John Torpey Memorial Trophy

                       October      Total

Neil            83.6                816.35

Steve        00                 727.13

Peej          00               691.69

Martin        00            674.87      

Bob          00                653.13

Cliff          00                   650.4

Cod          00                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 

JUMP COMPETITION

WILL START ON Friday 11 November, closing date for strings is close of Monday 7 November. There will be a punter day out as always, those intending to go please let me know so we can organise travel, which is probably by train

Weekend Entries

Friday

Haydock 

2.50 Marshal Dan

Saturday

Ascot 

1.25 Trueshan, Eldar Eldarov

2.00 Art Power

2.40 Albaflora, Emily Upjohn

3.20 Inspiral

4.00 Baaeed, Bay Bridge,  Stone Age, High Definition

4.40 Tyrrheynian Sea

Catterick 

2.45 Danzan

3.15 Copper Knight

3.50 Danzan

Wolverhampton

8.00 White Wolf

2022 Flat Issue 24 - Arc winner stretches Neil's lead

Headlines

Alpinista stars in Arc

Report

At Longchamp on Sunday in the 1m 4f group 1 Prix del Arc De Triomphe Alpinista (Neil), went to post, Always prominent, fourth and travelling strongly 3f out, smooth progress to chase leader 2f out, led 1 1/2f out, ridden 1 length clear 1f out, stayed on well under pressure, winning by ½ l She gets 83.6 points.

The John Torpey Memorial Trophy

                       October      Total

Neil            83.6                816.35

Steve         00                 727.13

Peej            00               691.69

Martin        00            674.87      

Bob            00                653.13

Cliff         00                   650.4

Cod           00                250.8

Congratulations to Peej who was September 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 

JUMP COMPETITION

WILL START ON Friday 11 November, closing date for strings is close of Monday 7 November. There will be a punter day out as always, those intending to go please let me know so we can organise travel, which is probably by train

Weekend Entries

Friday

Newmarket 

4.10 Paradias 

5.15 Via Sistina, Ville De Grace

York

3.50 Paradias

4.25 Copper Knight

5.35 Shark Two One

Saturday 

Newmarket

3.00 The Antarctic, Persian Force

York

3.15 Bielsa, Danzan, Popmaster

5.00 Fishable