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Friday, 19 September 2025

2025 Flat Issue 21 - More big points for the Fish

Headlines

Rivals Fall at Angels Feet
A Notable Speech In Canada
Delacroix lands Irish Champion Stakes

Report

We start at Leopardstown on Saturday where in the 1m group 1 Matron Stakes for fillies and mares Fallen Angel (Martin), took her chance, raced in second, pushed along 2f out, ridden disputing lead inside final furlong, led narrowly final 110yds, kept on well, winning by ½ l. She gets 56.5 points.

In the 1m 2f group 1 Irish Champion stakes, Delacroix (Cod), Anmaat (Cliff, Neil), went to post.
Delacroix, Prominent early, lost ground after 1f, towards rear but in touch with leaders over 7f out, smooth headway over 2f out, led 2f out, soon switched right and against near rail, ridden 1f out, kept on well winning by ¾ l. He gets 81 points.

Anmaat, Hampered soon after start, soon towards rear, good headway over 2f out, went second and edged right over 1f out, kept on (jockey said gelding was very badly hampered leaving stalls) 2nd ¾ l. He gets 13.35 points.

At Woodbine in the 1m grade 1 mile stakes, Notable Speech (Bob), went to post Dwelt, in rear, closed on inner after 1 1/2f to race in midfield, about 3 lengths fifth with 3f to run, ridden and closed well over 1f out, quickend to lead final 110yds, ran on, winning by 1 ¾ l. He gets 55.6 points.

The John Torpey Memorial Trophy
              September            Total
Cod        140.9                  926.54
Bob           55.6                    580.87
Martin      79.96              548.72
Steve         00                 506.31
Neil            42.25                358.01
Peej           00                   350.42
Cliff          13.35                 276.69

Stats Per String
           Runs        Wins
Martin      44           14
Steve         51           6
Bob           42            12
Cliff           45          6
Neil           49            7
Peej           54          10
Cod           51           16

The Weeks Losers

Love Olivia, Sunway, Gethin, Anmaat, Hotazhell, White Birch, Al Aasy, Audience, Shadow Of Light, Whistlejacket, Two Stars, Crystal Black, Ballet Slippers, Crown Of Oaks, Back in Black, Chantilly Lace

Weekend Runners

Friday 

Ayr
3.05 Military Code
3.40 Celandine

Newbury
4.05 Cosmic Year
4.40 Likealot

Saturday 

Ayr
1.15 Arctic Grey
1.50 Almeric, Damysus, Kings Gambit

Newbury
1.30 Two Stars
4.25 Arctic Grey, Completely Random
5.00 Organ

Chester
3.40 Copper Knight
4.15 Copper Knight

Newmarket
5.05 Desperate Dan

Gowran Park
4.03 Ballet Slippers

News
Moves are afoot that will signal the return of racehorses to Towcester, with the venue's new management intending to stage schooling days this winter.

Field Of Gold will return to the scene of his barnstorming Royal Ascot victory next month with the star three-year-old on course to lead a form

First Course Winner Bonus is available at 
In the UK - Brighton, Cartmel, Perth, Southwell, Stratford, Worcester

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


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