2025 Flat Issue 24 - Martin takes second

Headlines

Rivals Take Doctor’s Medicine at Salisbury

Report

We Start at Salisbury on Thursday where in the 6f handicap Dr Strangelove ( Peej), went to post, in touch with leaders, headway over 2f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, kept on winning by 1l. He gets 82.6 points.

On Friday at Ascot in the 1m 4f novice stakes Aegean Prince ( Neil), went to post, Made all, clear under 2f out, went further clear final furlong, Winning impressively by 8l. He gets 30 points.

On Saturday at Newmarket in the 1m group 1 Sun Chariot Stakes Fallen Angel ( Martin), took her chance, Made all, up the centre early, drifted left from over 2f out, ridden when towards near side from over 1f out, kept on well, winning comfortably by 2 ¼ l. She gets 57.5 points

At Redcar in the 5f handicap Copper Knight (Cod), went to post, Raced near side alone, prominent, ridden over 1f out, ran on and led towards finish, winning by 1l. He gets 33 points

The John Torpey Memorial Trophy

              October            Total

Cod        33                    959.54

Martin      57.5                 606.22

Bob           00                  595.5

Steve         00                 506.31

Peej           82.6              433,02

Neil            30                402.64

Cliff          00                 276.69

Stats Per String

           Runs        Wins

Martin      49          15

Steve         56           6

Bob           43            13

Cliff           46          6

Neil           55          9

Peej           61      11

Cod           59    19

The Weeks Losers

Nightwalker, Nardra, Carrytheone, Jonquil, Sunway , Alsakib, Bay City Roller, Sosie, KLalpana, Hotazhell, White Birch, Aventure , See The Fire, Desperate Dan

Weekend Runners

Friday 

Newmarket

2.25 Cosmic Year, Audience, Ide’s Of March

York

4.25 Copper Knight

Saturday 

Newmarket

1.15 Damysus, Gladius

4.50 Celandine

Sunday 

Goodwood

4.47 Back in Black

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2025 Flat Issue 23 - Arc weekend entries

The John Torpey Memorial Trophy

              September            Total

Cod        140.9                  926.54

Bob           70.23                  595.5

Martin      79.96              548.72

Steve         00                 506.31

Neil            57.26                372.64

Peej           00                   350.42

Cliff          13.35                 276.69

So Congratulations to Cod who is trainer of the month

Stats Per String

           Runs        Wins

Martin      45    14

Steve         53           6

Bob           43            13

Cliff           45          6

Neil           51            8

Peej           59      10

Cod           53       18

The Weeks Losers

Completely Random, Tiffany, Detain, Opera Ballo, Copper Knight, Ides of March

Weekend Runners

Friday 

Ascot

3.30 Aegean Prince

4.05 Nightwalker

Saturday 

Newmarket

2.40 Fallen Angel

5.00 Saariskela

Ascot

1.15 Nardra

2,25 Crystal Black, Sunway, Alsakib

3.00 Celandine

3,35 Back In Black, Carrytheone

Redcar

5.50 Copper Knight

Newcastle

7.45 Dr Strangelove

Wolverhampton

7.00 Saariskela

Keenland 

10.48 Jonquil

Longchamp

12.58 Sunway, Alkasib

4.00 Ballet Slippers

4,35 Bay City Roller, Damysus

Sunday 

Longchamp

3.05 Kalpana, Sosie, White Birch, Hotazhell, Aventure

3.50 See The Fire

4.25 Zaringa

News

John and Thady Gosden's power pair Ombudsman and Field Of Gold took to the Limekilns on Wednesday for the first time in many months to commence their serious build-up to Qipco Champions Day at Ascot on October 18. 

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2025 Flat Issue 22 - Fight for minor places continues

Headlines

Almeric Lands Doonside Cup

Report

We start at Ayr on Saturday where in the 1m 2f listed stakes Almeric ( Bob, Neil), took his chance, Dwelt start, slowly into stride, raced in last, headway and switched right over 2f out, led over 1f out, ridden and edged left inside final furlong, kept on well, winning by 2 ¾ l. He gets 14.63 points

The John Torpey Memorial Trophy

              September            Total

Cod        140.9                  926.54

Bob           70.23                  595.5

Martin      79.96              548.72

Steve         00                 506.31

Neil            57.26                372.64

Peej           00                   350.42

Cliff          13.35                 276.69

Stats Per String

           Runs        Wins

Martin      44           14

Steve         52           6

Bob           43            13

Cliff           45          6

Neil           51            8

Peej           56          10

Cod           52          16

The Weeks Losers

Arctic Grey, Kings Gambit, Organ, Copper Knight, Overture

Weekend Runners

Friday 

Newmarket

1.50 Tiffany

3.00 Opera Ballo, Detain

4.45 Desperate Dan

Haydock

4,35 Saariskela

Dundalk

7.15 Isambard Brunel

Saturday 

Newmarket

3.40 Gladius, Desperate Dan

5,20 Back in Black, Completely Random

Haydock

2.05 Copper Knight

3,15 Desperate Dan

Ripon

2.50 Copper Knight

Sunday 

Newcastle

6.15 Back in Black, Completely Random

Curragh

3.12 Ides of March

4,22 Uxmal, Wonder Legend

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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

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2025 Flat Issue 20 - Cod lead passes 300

Headlines

Oaks Takes Ascot Crown

Aventure lands Prix Vermille

Desperate Rivals Can’t Catch Dan

Report

We start at Ascot on Saturday where in the 1m 2f handicap Crown of Oaks (Martin), went to post, Led early, headed and prominent after 2f, nudged along to lead over 1f out, went clear inside final furlong, eased inside final 110yds, winning impressively by 6l. He gets 23.46 points. 

At Longchamp on Sunday in the 1m 4f group 1 Prix Vermille for fillies and Mares Aventure (Cod, Neil), took her chance, Raced in fourth, smooth headway down outer from 2f out, led over 1f, pushed out, winning comfortably by 1 ½ l . She gets 28.9 points.

At Windsor on Monday Desperate Dan (Cod) took his chance in the 1m handicap, Midfield, headway on far side of group from 3f out, led 1f out, edged right inside final furlong, edged right but kept on well towards finish, winning by 1l. He gets 31 points.

The John Torpey Memorial Trophy

              September            Total

Cod        59.9                  845.54

Bob           00                    525.27

Steve         00                 506.31

Martin      23.46              492.22

Peej           00                   350.42

Neil            28.9                344.66

Cliff          00                    263.34     

Stats Per String

           Runs        Wins

Martin      41             13

Steve         50           6

Bob           41            12

Cliff           39         6

Neil           44              7

Peej           52          10

Cod           48           15

The Weeks Losers

Arctic Grey, Kalpana, Dr Strangelove, Saariskela, Nightwalker, Sosie, Almaqam, Rosallion, The Lion In Winter, Henri Mattisse, Lead Artist, Dancing Gemini, Bay City Roller

News

Ger Keane is looking forward to testing his stable star Crystal Black at the highest level in the final Classic of the season, the Irish St Leger, at the Curragh on Irish Champions Weekend.

Jim Goldie has been forced to admit defeat and rule King Charles III Stakes winner American Affair out for the rest of the season. The high-class sprinter has been out of action since a bone scan showed an issue after he had given Goldie the first Group 1 success of his career in June. Hopes that he could return for the Breeders' Cup or British Champions Sprint Stakes have now been dashed.

"He's not going to run until next year, I would think," said Goldie. "We were hoping to get him back but we did an MRI and we weren't 100 per cent happy with it. So we want to watch it for longer before we do too much with him."

George Scott has left the door open for a possible tilt at the Champion Stakes for Bay City Roller after an agonising near-miss in Sunday's Prix Niel.  The three-year-old was sent off at 16-1 for Longchamp's Group 2 contest but outran his odds impressively under Callum Shepherd, getting his head out in front only to be reeled in Cualificar by a short neck. It was the third runner-up effort this year for the son of New Bay but the best is still yet to come according to Scott, who is hoping to see further improvement once conditions soften this autumn. 

Weekend Runners

Friday 

Doncaster

2.25 Military Code

3.00 Sunway

Saturday 

Doncaster

3.00 Shadow of Light, Audience, Ides of March

Chester

3.25 Love Olivia

Leopardstown

3.50 Al Aasy

4,25 Fallen Angel

4.55 The Lion In Winter

5.30 Delacroix,, Anmaat, White Birch, Hotazhell

Sunday 

Curragh

3,15 Two Stars, Whistlejacket, Ides Of March

4,25 Crystal Black, Uxmal

5,00 Ballet Slippers

5.35 Crown of Oaks

Doncaster

2.30 Back In Black, Arctic Grey

3,00 Completely Random

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

Leg 14 Cliff

Leg   15 Bob

Leg 16 Bob

Leg 17 Peej

Leg 18 Bob

Leg 19 Neil

Leg 20 Peej

Leg 21 Cliff

Leg 22  Peej

Leg 23 Bob

2025 Flat Issue 19 - A missed winner

Headlines

Journalism’s Delayed Story

Report

Apologies to Cod for missing Journalism’s win at Monmouth Park on 19 July, Dwelt slightly, settled in final trio, began to close on outer with 3 1/2f to run, shaken up to be 1 length third with 2f to run, soon ridden and slightly outpaced by leaders, strong run final furlong, led close home, winning by ½ l. He gets 55.6 points.

The John Torpey Memorial Trophy

              August              Total

Cod        62.66                  785.64

Bob           00                    525.27

Steve         128.5                  506.31

Martin      98.56               468.76

Peej           34                     350.42

Neil            00                      315.76

Cliff          38.2                     263.34     

So Steve is August Trainer of the Month, Congratulations

 

Stats Per String

           Runs        Wins

Martin      38              12

Steve         46              6

Bob           40            12

Cliff           36            6

Neil           40               7

Peej           49            10

Cod           46             15

The Weeks Losers

Alsakib, Likealot

News

Roger Teal is determined to keep knocking on the Group 1 door with stable star Dancing Gemini, who is heading back to France next weekend for Sunday's Qatar Prix du Moulin.

Donnacha O’Brien’s star filly Porta Fortuna will miss her planned return in the Matron Stakes and may not be seen on the track again following a decision to sell her.

Ryan Moore is set to miss the rest of the season with a broken leg, which will rule him out of the Irish Champions Festival and the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe as well as many other major autumn races.

Aidan O'Brien broke the shock news at the Curragh on Saturday, when Moore was stood down from his five intended rides, with the trainer revealing a scan on Friday had shown the Ballydoyle number-one jockey had fractured his right femur. 

Weekend Entries

Friday 

Ascot

4.05 Arctic Grey

4.40 Arctic Grey

Haydock

2.42 Copper Knight

Saturday 

Haydock

1.15 Opera Ballo

2.25 Nightwalker

3.35 Whistlejacket, Celandine

4.40 Desperate Dan

Kempton

1.35 Kalpana

3.10 Military Code

3.45 Dr Strangelove

Ascot

2.10 Crown Of Oaks

2.40 Carrytheone, Dr Strangelove

3.15 Nightwalker

4.25 Double Rush

Thirsk

4.00 Saarisskela

Sunday 

York

3.0 Copper Knight

4,00 Crown Of Oaks

4.30 Double Rush

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

Leg 14 Cliff

Leg   15 Bob

Leg 16 Bob

Leg 17 Peej

Leg 18 Bob

Leg 19 Neil

Leg 20 Peej

Leg 21 Cliff

Leg 22  Peej

Leg 23 Bob

2025 Flat Issue 18 - No joy at York but two winners elsewhere

Headlines

Brummell is The Beau at Hamilton

Jonquil Celebrates Goodwood Mile Win

Report

We start at Hamilton on Friday where Brummell (Peej) went to post, Prominent, ridden and challenging 1f out, led inside final furlong, kept on well, winning by ½ l. He gets 34 points.

At Goodwood on Sunday in the 1m group 2 Jonquil (Steve), went to post, Prominent early, in touch with leaders after 2f, towards rear after 3f, headway and in touch with leaders 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, led towards finish, winning by a neck. He gets 48 points.

The John Torpey Memorial Trophy

              August              Total

Cod        62.66                  730 .04

Bob           00                    525.27

Steve         128.5                  506.31

Martin      98.56               468.76

Peej           34                     350.42

Neil            00                      315.76

Cliff          38.2                     263.34     

York Grand Slam

Steve 80.5

Cod 27.4

So Steve gets the 20 points.

 

Stats Per String

           Runs        Wins

Martin      37              11

Steve         46              6

Bob           40            12

Cliff           36            6

Neil           39                7

Peej           49            10

Cod           45                14

The Weeks Losers

Audience, Back in Black, Bowmark, Celandine, Completely Random, French Master, Gladius, Kings Gambit, Military Code, Nightwalker, Organ, Rosallion, Storm Free

News

The home defence for the Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe has moved sharply into focus following the news that Aventure and Sosie, who finished second and fourth respectively last season, will have their key warm-ups at the revamped Arc trials day a week on Sunday.

However, John Gosden stated on Tuesday that Europe's middle-distance championship is off the agenda for Prince of Wales's Stakes and Juddmonte International winner Ombudsman, who he told the Racing Post will "stick to a mile and a quarter". 

Ed Walker has revealed that Almaqam is set for a fact-finding trip to France next month ahead of a possible crack at the Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe. Walker said: "I'm delighted to say that Almaqam is in as good a form as I've had him all year and the plan is to run him in the Prix Foy on Arc trials day at Longchamp next month."

Weekend Entries

Saturday

Sandown 

1.50 Arctic Grey

2.25 Chantilly Lace

Chester

2.40 Alsakib

Beverley

4.55 Desperate Dan

Sunday 

Tipperary

4.30 Two Stars

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

Leg 14 Cliff

Leg   15 Bob

Leg 16 Bob

Leg 17 Peej

Leg 18 Bob

Leg 19 Neil

Leg 20 Peej

Leg 21 Cliff

Leg 22  Peej

Leg 23 Bob

Leg 24 Steve

2025 Flat Issue 17 - Cod lead over 200

Headlines

Damysus. Lands French listed stakes

Ombudsman Rules at York

Report

We start at Deauville on Sunday in the 1m 2f listed stakes where Damysus (Cliff), went to post, Chased leaders, ridden 2 1/2f out, ran on to lead 1 1/2f out, kicked clear final 140yds, winning by 2l. He gets 38.2 points.

Yesterday at York in the 1m 2f Group 1 Juddmonte International stakes, Ombudsman ( Steve), Delacroix (Cod), went to post.

Ombudsman, Prominent behind clear leader, still plenty to do but headway from over 2f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, went clear final 110yds,  Winning impressively by 3 ½ l He gets   80.5 points.

Delacroix, Held up in rear, still plenty to do over 2f out, headway from over 1f out, no chance with winner but went second inside final 110yds, beaten 3 ½ l. He gets 27.4 points.

Weekend Entries

Friday 

York

3.35 Celandine

5.20 Arctic Grey, Organ

Hamilton

7.05 Brummell

Saturday  

York

1.50 Bowmark, Kings Gambit, Gladius

3.00 Rosallion, Cosmic Year, Audience, Ides of March

3.35 French Master

4.10 Double Rush, Completely Random

4.45 Military Code

5.20 Gladius

Goodwood

2.05 Back in Black

3.50 Crown of Oaks

Windsor 

6.15 Gethin, Kings Gambit, Nightwalker

6.45 Bowmark, Bay City Roller, Gethin, Kings Gambit

Sunday  

Goodwood

1.50 Organ

3.00 Completely Random, Double Rush

3.35 Jonquil

The John Torpey Memorial Trophy

           August   Total

Cod       62.66            730.04

Bob     00                   525.27

Martin  98.56            468.76

Steve    80.5                438.31

Peej      00                  316.42

Neil      00            315.76

Cliff    38.2               263.34

Stats Per String

         Runs     Wins

Martin     36  11

Steve       42   5

Bob        36    12

Cliff       34     6

Neil      36       7

Peej      46  9

Cod       45 14

York Grand Slam

Steve  80.5

Cod   27.4

The Weeks Losers

Organ, Noteable Speech, Dancing Gemini, The Lion In Winter, Delacroix, See The Fire, Copper Knight

News

Field Of Gold is closer to a return to the racecourse after resuming cantering in Newmarket over the weekend. The dual Group 1 winner is well on the way to making a full recovery from being found lame behind after finishing only fourth behind his pacemaker Qirat in the Group 1 Sussex Stakes at Goodwood last month.

The son of Kingman was back at the head of the John and Thady Gosden team on Monday morning when he enjoyed one canter on Warren Hill under his regular rider Luke Catton. It his hoped Juddmonte's colt can return to his usual routine of two canters a day later in the week ahead of a possible return to action in the autumn when he holds an entry in the Group 1 Queen Elizabeth II Sakes at Ascot on October 18, for which he is 5-1 favourite.

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

Leg 14 Cliff

Leg   15 Bob

Leg 16 Bob

Leg 17 Peej

Leg 18 Bob

Leg 19 Neil

Leg 20 Peej

Leg 21 Cliff

Leg 22  Peej

Leg 23 Bob

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2025 Flat Issue 16 - Nothing doing

Weekend Entries

Friday 

Thirsk

6.35 Copper Knight

Saturday  

Newbury

1.50 Alsakib

3.00 Back In Black

3.35 Noteable Speech, Shadow of Light, 

5.20 Organ

Curragh

3.20 White Birch

4.37 Crystal Black, Uxmal

Sunday 

Pontefract

3.42 Overture

4.12 Brummell

Deauville

2.50 Rosallion, Noteable Speech, Dancing Gemini, The Lion in Winter

The John Torpey Memorial Trophy

           August   Total

Cod       35.26            702.64

Bob     00                   525.27

Martin  98.56            468.76

Steve    00                 357.81

Peej      00                  316.42

Neil      00            315.76

Cliff    00               225.14

Stats Per String

         Runs     Wins

Martin     35  11

Steve       40   4

Bob        34     12

Cliff       32      5

Neil      35        7

Peej      45   9

Cod       42  14

The Weeks Losers

Crystal Black, Detain, Haatem, Ides of March, Copper Knight

News

The City of York Stakes could be next for Shadow Of Light after he was a last-minute withdrawal from the Group 1 Prix Maurice de Gheest, with a return trip to Paris already being planned for October.

Charlie Appleby was reluctant to run the three-year-old on quick ground at Deauville on Sunday and is targeting a third Group 1 for Shadow Of Light, following victories in the Middle Park and Dewhurst as a juvenile. He has yet to score at the highest level this season but has run with credit, including when third in the 2,000 Guineas

The Ombudsman team are taking no chances with the pace angle in next week’s Juddmonte International at York and are shipping in a pacemaker from France to set the fractions for their leading candidate. The new arrival is to be supplemented for the Group 1 contest on Thursday at a cost of £85,000.

A quiet spell for the Richard Hannon yard has not dented the trainer's huge confidence in Rosallion ahead of Sunday's Prix Jacques Le Marois at Deauville, where the three-time Group 1 winner bids for a change of luck after two near misse

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

Leg 14 Cliff

Leg   15 Bob

Leg 16 Bob

Leg 17 Peej

Leg 18 Bob

Leg 19 Neil

Leg 20 Peej

Leg 21 Cliff

Leg 22  Peej

Leg 23 Bob

First winner bonus available, In the UK - Brighton, Cartmel, Perth, Southwell,(Flat) , Worcester 

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

2025 Flat Issue 15 - Three more winners

Headlines

Al Aasy lands Goodwood Sakes

Angel Falls in a Deauville

Gladius Puts Rivals to he Sword at Goodwood

Report

We start at Goodwood on Saturday where in the 1m 4f group 3 Al Aasy (Cod), went to post, Held up in last, steady headway going easily when not clear run over 2f out, headway on outer and led 1f out, pushed along and went clear final 110yds, winning readily by 3l. He gets  35.26 points.

In the 1m 1f handicap Gladius ( Martin) took his chance, Prominent, led narrowly and ridden 1f out, just prevailed , winning by a head. He gets 24.76 points.

On Sunday a Deauville in the 1m group Prix Rothschilds Fallen Angel (Martin), took her chance, Led group in centre of course, led overall when groups merged 2 1/2f out, soon shaken up, hard pressed and ridden along 1 1/2f out, headed just inside final furlong, rallied and led again final 50yds, driven out, winning by a head. She gets 73.8 points.

Weekend Entries

Saturday  

Haydock

2.25 Glittering Surf

3.00 Detain, Haatem

Redcar

3.47 Brummell

Curragh

3.25 Ides of March

Sunday 

Haydock

5.15 Copper Knight

The John Torpey Memorial Trophy

           August   Total

Cod       35.26            702.64

Bob     00                   525.27

Martin  98.56            468.76

Steve    00                 357.81

Peej      00                  316.42

Neil      00            315.76

Cliff    00               225.14

Stats Per String

         Runs     Wins

Martin     35  11

Steve       38   4

Bob        34     12

Cliff       31      5

Neil      35        7

Peej      44   9

Cod       41  14

The Weeks Losers

Cosmic Year, Carrytheone, Wonder Legend, Serenity Prayer, Completely Random, Celandine, Mandanaba, Saariskela

News

Some stats in case you wanted to mark the passing of these two institutions.

Some great Punter winners picked up points at Thurles:

Un De Sceaux, Don Cossack, Footpad, Allaho, Presenting Percy, Fakir D’oudairies among others.

Our last Thurles winner was Hewick on 15 March this year

Trueshan’s great career was largely missed by the Punters with us finding only four of its wins for a total of less than 100 points. The last of those came in the 2023 Prix du Cadran.

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

Leg 14 Cliff

Leg   15 Bob

Leg 16 Bob

Leg 17 Peej

Leg 18 Bob

Leg 19 Neil

Leg 20 Peej

Leg 21 Cliff

Leg 22  Peej

Leg 23 Bob

First winner bonus available, In the UK - Brighton, Cartmel, Perth, Southwell,(Flat) , Worcester 

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

2025 Flat Issue 14 - Cod stretches lead

Headlines

Calandagan king of Ascot

Brummel lands Pontefract sprint

Oaks takes the Crown at Ayr

Report

We start at Ascot on Saturday where in the 1m 4f group 1 King GeorgeV1 and Queen Elizabeth stakes Calandagan (Cod), Kalpana ( Martin, Steve), went to post.

Calandagan Held up in last but in touch with leaders, headway over 2f out, went second and pushed along over 1f out, ridden and challenging inside final furlong, kept on well and led towards finish, winning by 1 l. He gets 79.2 points.

Kalpana, In touch with leaders, headway on outer 3f out, led 2f out, soon quickened 2 lengths ahead and ridden, reduced lead and faced challenge inside final furlong, headed and no extra towards finish, 2nd beaten 1 l. She gets 15.05, points

At Pontefract on Sunday in the 5f handicap Brummel ( Peej) took his chance, Taken down early, made all, pestered throughout, ridden and kept on final 110yds, just held on, winning by a nose. He gets 36 points.

At Ayr on Monday in the 1m 2f handicap Crown of Oaks ( Martin), went  post, Midfield, in touch with leaders but waiting for room 2f out, soon switched left and pushed along, good headway over 1f out, ridden and ran on well inside final furlong, led inside final 110yds, won going away by ¾ l. He gets 24 points.

On Wednesday at Goodwood Rosallion ( Steve, Neil), took his chance in the 1m group 1 Sussex stakes, in touch with leaders, prominent behind clear leaders after 3f, headway under 2f out, went second inside final furlong, kept on well but too much to do, 2nd beaten a neck. He gets 13.01 points.

Weekend Entries

Friday 

Goodwood

1.55 Opera Ballo, Cosmic Year, Detain, Gladius

3.05 Celandine

3.45 Carrytheone

Saturday

 

Goodwood

1.20 Al Aasy

1.55 Wonder Legend

2.30 Serenity Prayer

3.05 Completely Random, Double Rush

3.45 Rebels Gamble

4.55 Gladius

Newmarket

3.20 Serenity Prayer

Sunday 

Chester

3.52 Celandine

The John Torpey Memorial Trophy

           July     Total

Cod     163.3                667.38

Bob     00                   525.27

Martin  96.81                370.2

Steve    57.36                357.81

Peej      36                  316.42

Neil      13.01             315.76

Cliff    00               225.14

Congratulations to Cod who is trainer of the month

Stats Per String

         Runs     Wins

Martin     34  10

Steve       36   4

Bob        33     12

Cliff       29       5

Neil      35        7

Peej      42   7

Cod       38  13

The Weeks Losers

Desperate Dan, Chantilly Lace , Glittering Surf, Kalpana, Almaqam, Bay City Roller , Copper Knight, French Master, Sunway, Auduence, Jonquil, Henri Matisse, Field of Gold, Windlord

News

Field Of Gold will undergo tests after being found to be lame following his defeat in the Group 1 Qatar Sussex Stakes at Glorious Goodwood on Wednesday. Speaking to the Punter , joint-trainer Thady Gosden said: "He's lame on his left hind and we'll investigate to see if we can find what's causing it. It's something that wasn't there yesterday but has come to light today."

Calandagan will not attempt to add the Juddmonte International to his recent Group 1 triumphs in the King George and Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud.  Trainer Francis Graffard had suggested in the run-up to the King George that stablemate Daryz was more likely to head to York, but in the immediate aftermath of Saturday's defeat of Kalpana at Ascot, he admitted to being tempted to back. However, the Aga Khan Studs' racing manager in France, Nemone Routh, said Calandagan's main focus will be the Japan Cup on November 30, for which he is eligible for a bonus of up to $3million on top of the already generous prize pool, having won two qualifying Group 1s this summer. 

Grand Slam 

Leg 1Neil  

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

Leg 14 Cliff

Leg   15 Bob

Leg 16 Bob

Leg 17 Peej

Leg 18 Bob

Leg 19 Neil

Leg 20 Peej

Leg 21 Cliff

Leg 22  Peej

Leg 23 Bob

 First winner bonus available, In the UK - Brighton, Cartmel, Perth, Southwell,(Flat) , Worcester 

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

2025 Flat Issue 13 - Quiet week as Goodwood looms

Weekend Entries

Friday 

Sandown

8.03 Desperate Dan

Saturday  

Ascot

2.20 Glittering Surf, Chantilly Lace

4.10 Calandagan, Jan Brughel, Kalpana

York

2.40 Almaqam, Al Aasy, Bay City Roller

3.20 Copper Knight

Chester

Copper Knight

Sunday 

Pontefract

3.30 Gladius

4.30 Crown Of Oaks

5.00 Brummell

The John Torpey Memorial Trophy

           July     Total

Cod     84.1                 588.18

Bob     00                   525.27

Steve    29.3                 329.75

Martin  57.76                 329.15

Neil      00                 302.75

Peej      00                  280.42

Cliff    00               225.14

Stats Per String

         Runs     Wins

Martin     29  9

Steve       32    4

Bob        30      12

Cliff       27       5

Neil      31          7

Peej      39   7

Cod       33   12

The Weeks Losers

Double Rush, Uxmal, Elite Status

News

Kalpana is raring to go for Saturday's King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes (4.10) after recent rain at Ascot eased conditions to good at the royal racecourse.  Connections had been nervous about the prospect of quick ground for Britain's richest all-aged contest, but after rain arrived at Ascot over the weekend, and with further showers forecast before the two-day King George meeting starts on Friday, Kalpana is primed for action. 

"Kalpana is all systems go for the King George," said Barry Mahon, European racing manager to owners Juddmonte. "This has been her intended target since her last run in Ireland and she's in good shape."

Field Of Gold could face up to ten rivals when he takes on his elders for the first time in next week's Visit Qatar Sussex Stakes (3.05) on the second day of Glorious Goodwood on Wednesday. Field Of Gold could renew rivalry with Henri Matisse, who was runner-up at Royal Ascot following his French 2,000 Guineas success. His trainer Aidan O'Brien has also left in The Lion In Winter, Rosallion, Lead Artist.

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

Leg 14 Cliff

Leg   15 Bob

Leg 16 Bob

Leg 17 Peej

Leg 18 Bob

Leg 19 Neil

Leg 20 Peej

Leg 21 Cliff

Leg 22  Peej

Leg 23 Bob

2025 Flat Issue 12 - Just the one winner

Headline

Newmarket Hosts The Opera

Report

We start at Newmarket on Thursday where in the 1m listed sakes Opera Ballo ( Martin) went to post, Taken down early, took keen hold, in touch with leaders, smooth headway to lead over 1f out, soon ridden, winning  readily by 2 ¾ l. He gets 28.76 points.

Weekend Entries

Friday 

Hamilton

6.35 Double Rush

Saturday  

Curragh

4.15 Uxmal

Newbury

2.25 Wonder Legend

2.57 Elite Status

 

The John Torpey Memorial Trophy

           July     Total

Cod     84.1                 588.18

Bob     00                   525.27

Steve    29.3                 329.75

Martin  57.76                 329.15

Neil      00                 302.75

Peej      00                  280.42

Cliff    00               225.14

Stats Per String

         Runs     Wins

Martin     28  9

Steve       32    4

Bob        30      12

Cliff       26        5

Neil      31          7

Peej      38   7

Cod       33   12

The Weeks Losers

Celandine, Copper Knight, Secret Theory, Noteable Speech, Whistlejacket, Believing, Ides of March, Haatem, Rebel’s Gamble, Carryttheone, Likealot

News

Roger Teal is working back from next month's Group 1 Aga Khan Studs Prix Jacques le Marois for his stable star Dancing Gemini, who has enjoyed a midsummer break since finishing down the field at Royal Ascot.

 

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

Leg 14 Cliff

Leg   15 Bob

Leg 16 Bob

Leg 17 Peej

Leg 18 Bob

Leg 19 Neil

Leg 20 Peej

Leg 21 Cliff

Leg 22  Peej

Leg 23 Bob

2025 Flat Issue 11 - Delacroix takes Cod top

Headlines

Lord Blows Sandown rivals away

Delacroix Eclipse’s Sandown Rivals

Report

We start a Sandown on Friday where in the 1m 2f  listed sakes Windlord ( Martin), went  post, Raced in second, chased clear leader 6f out, headway 3f out, challenging then sustained duel with runner-up from 2f out, hard ridden from over 1f out, kept on well and led final strides, all out , winning by a nose. He gets 29 points.

On Saturday in he 1m 2f Group 1 Eclipse Sakes Delacroix ( Cod), Ombudsman ( Steve), wen to post, 

Delacroix, in touch with leaders, dropped to rear after 4f, not clear run 3f out, soon bumped, stumbled over 2f out, switched left over 1f out, good headway inside final furlong, ran on well to lead final strides, winning by a neck. He gets 84.1 points.

Ombudsman, Took keen hold, in touch with leaders on outer, headway to lead 2f out, soon edged right, ran on but headed final strides , 2nd beaten a neck. He gets 29.3 points.

Weekend Entries

Friday 

Newmarket

3.35 Chantilly Lace

York

2.45 Celandine

5.07 Copper Knight

Chester

8.25 Copper Knight

Ascot

3.45 Likealot

Saturday  

Newmarket

2.12 Saarisskela

3.25 Secret Theory

4.35 Noteable Speech, Whistlejacket, Believing,  Ides Of March

Ascot

2.22 Haatem

Chester

4.55 Copper Knight

5.30 Rebel’s Gamble, Carrytheone

Salisbury

7.20 Likealot

Sunday 

Southwell

4.40 Likealot

The John Torpey Memorial Trophy

           July     Total

Cod     84.1                 588.18

Bob     00                   525.27

Steve    29.3                 329.75

Neil      00                 302.75

Martin  29                 300.39

Peej      00                  280.42

Cliff    00               225.14

Stats Per String

               Runs     Wins

Martin     26   8

Steve       30    4

Bob        29        12

Cliff       23          5

Neil      30           7

Peej      35     7

Cod       31   12

The Weeks Losers

Military Code, Love Olivia, Nardra, Ombudsman, Hotazhell, Ruling Court, Sosie, Arctic Grey, Arabian Light, The Lion In Winter, Shadow of Light, Cosmic Year

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

Leg 14 Cliff

Leg   15 Bob

Leg 16 Bob

Leg 17 Peej

Leg 18 Bob

Leg 19 Neil

Leg 20 Peej

Leg 21 Cliff

Leg 22  Peej

Leg 23 Bob

2025 Flat Issue 10 - Cod closes in

Headline

Calandagan wins Grand Prix

Report

We start at Saint-Cloud on Sunday where in the 1m 4f Grand Pix De Saint – Cloud Calandagan ( Cod), went to post, Raced in fourth, taken to outer 2 1/2f out and soon shaken up, ran on, led over 1f out, kicked clear final 150yds, winning by 3 ½ l. He get 53 points. 

The John Torpey Memorial Trophy

           June      Total

Bob     243.82               525.27

Cod     201.39              504.08

Neil      133.07            302.75

Steve    150.95             300.45

Peej      116.23               280.42

Martin  99.45               271.39

Cliff    65.28                225.14

Congratulations to Bob, who is June trainer of the month

Stats Per String

               Runs     Wins

Martin     24    7

Steve       25      4

Bob        27        12

Cliff       20           5

Neil      27            7

Peej      32     7

Cod       29    11

The Weeks Losers

Brummell, Elizabeth Jane, Kalpana, Bay City Roller

Weekend Entries

Friday 

Sandown

3.00 Military Code, Love Olivia

4.10 Windlord

Saturday  

Sandown

3.00 Glittering Surf

3.35 Ombudsman, Sosie, Delacroix, Anmaatt, Almaqam, Ruling Court, White Birch, Hotazhell, 

4.12 Arctic Grey

5.15 Arabian Light

Haydock

4.25 Arctic Grey

4.55 Saariselka

Leicester

4.38 Nardra

News

Ombudsman has taken over at the head of the market for the Coral-Eclipse after stablemate Field Of Gold was ruled out at the confirmation stage for Saturday's Group 1 contest (3.35). 

The John and Thady Gosden-trained four-year-old was an impressive winner of the Prince of Wales's Stakes at Royal Ascot and will likely start as favourite for this weekend's feature race, which could see Classic winners Ruling Court and Camille Pissarro take on their elders for the first time.

An entry list of 41 was whittled down to just 11 runners at Monday's confirmation stage, with Irish 2,000 Guineas winner Field Of Gold ruled out in favour of a tilt at the Sussex Stakes on July 30. 

Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe favourite Sosie remains in contention for trainer Andre Fabre while Camille Pissarro could be joined by Ballydoyle stablemates Expanded and Delacroix, who was sent off favourite for the Derby but finished ninth under Ryan Moore. White Birch and Hotazhell complete the possible Irish contingent. 

Almaqam will bid to confirm the form with Ombudsman for trainer Ed Walker, having beaten the market leader in the Brigadier Gerard in May, and Owen Burrows stood his ground with Prince of Wales's second Anmaat. 

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

Leg 14 Cliff

Leg   15 Bob

Leg 16 Bob

Leg 17 Peej

Leg 18 Bob

Leg 19 Neil

Leg 20 Peej

Leg 21 Cliff

Leg 22  Peej

Leg 23 Bob

2025 Flat Issue 9 - Bob takes Ascot slam

Headlines

Master Gives French lesson at Ascot

Organ stands firm at Goodwood

Report

We start at Ascot last Tuesday where I missed French Maser (Bob), in the 1m 6f handicap, Dwelt start, took keen hold, held up in midfield, ridden and headway on outer from over 2f out, hung right over 1f out, led inside final furlong, kept on well, winning by 2 ½ l. He gets 27 points. 

On Friday in the 1m group 1 Coronation stakes for fillies, Zaringa (Bob, Cod), took her chance, Took keen hold, midfield, smooth headway over 2f out, led inside final furlong, carried head awkwardly and headed inside final 110yds, just held, 2nd beaten 1/2l. She gets 13.45 points.

At Goodwood in the 1m handicap Organ (Peej), went to post, Midfield but in touch with leaders, switched right and headway over 1f out, pressed leader inside final furlong, led narrowly inside final 110yds, kept on well, winning by a neck. He gets 26 points.

The John Torpey Memorial Trophy

           June      Total

Bob     243.82               525.27

Cod     1148.39              451.08

Neil      133.07            302.75

Steve    150.95             300.45

Peej      116.23               280.42

Martin  99.45               271.39

Cliff    65.28                225.14

So a third attempt at scoring the Coronation Cup at Epsom. It was a bonus race which I missed, so Bob, Cod and Neil have an extra 25 points added. Cod also has an additional 13.3 as Calandagan is a single pick

I also missed that Martin had jumped on American Affair, so he has 61.15 points added

Ascot Grand Slam

Bob  189.48

Steve  150.32

Neil    78.73

Cliff    65.28

Peej    65.03

Cod     13.45

Martin 13.3

So Congratulations to Bob who gets 20 points

Stats Per String

               Runs     Wins

Martin     23    6

Steve       24       4

Bob        26        12

Cliff       20           5

Neil      26            6

Peej      31        7

Cod       27      9

The Weeks Losers

Serenity Prayer, Wonder Legend, Arctic Grey, Detain, Shadow of Light, Whistlejacket, Jonquil, Berkshire Whisper, Ides Of March, Zaringa, Chantilly Lace, Dancing Teapot, Saariskela, Nightwalker, Ghostwriter, Sunway, Al Aasy, Elite Status, Completely Random, Overture

Weekend Entries

Saturday  

Newcastle

2.10 Rebel’s Gamble

3.45 Arctic Grey

York

2.25 Audience

3.0 Copper Knight

Chester

4.10 Arctic Grey

Curragh

2.55 Elizabeth Jane

3.30 Kalpana

Sunday 

Curragh

1.15 Dancing Teapot

Saint Cloud

Bay City Roller

News

George Scott will send his leading three-year-old Bay City Roller on a first foreign assignment on Sunday to tackle the Prix Eugene Adam at Saint-Cloud, in which he will avoid a penalty for his Group 2 win at Doncaster last year.

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

Leg 14 Cliff

Leg   15 Bob

Leg 16 Bob

Leg 17 Peej

Leg 18 Bob

Leg 19 Neil

Leg 20 Peej

Leg 21 Cliff

Leg 22  Peej

Leg 23 Bob

2025 Flat issue 8 - Early Ascot results reshape table

Headlines

Knight slays rivals at Pontefract

Knight Doubles Up at Chester

Ascot Hosts an American Affair

Ascot is a Field of Gold

Haatem lists another Ascot Victory

Ombudsman Decides Prince Of Wales Sakes

Report

We start with a bit of housekeeping after I missed a couple of Cod’s last week.

At Pontefract in the 5f apprentice handicap Copper Knight went to post, Prominent on inner, switched right home turn, led narrowly over 1f out, pushed out and kept on well against far rail inside final furlong, winning by ½ l. He gets 27 points.

At Epsom last Friday in the 1m 4f group 1 Coronation Cup Calandagan went to post, Held up in rear, headway over 3f out, pressed winner over 1f out, joined leader inside final furlong, no extra final strides, finishing 2nd beaten ½ l. He gets 13.3 points.

At Chester on Saturday Copper Knight  (Cod), made a quick reappearance in the 5f handicap in touch with leaders, going best but waiting for room 2f out, in the clear and challenging final furlong, led narrowly final 110yds, always doing enough winning by a short head, he gets 27 points.

At Sandown on Saturday in the 1m 1f handicap Gladius (Martin), went to post, Raced wide early, in touch with leaders, headway over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, soon drifted right, kept on well, winning by 1 ¾ l. He gets 25 points.

At Ascot on Tuesday in the 1m group 1  Queen Anne Sakes Rosallion ( Steve, Neil), went o post, Took keen hold, in touch with leaders, headway on near side of group from 2f out, edged right but challenging inside final furlong, disputed lead towards finish, just failed, 2nd beaten a nose. He gets 13.45 points.

In the 5f group 1 King Charles III Stakes American Affair (Bob), went to post, Took keen hold, held up in midfield, headway over 2f out, pressed leader over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final 110yds, kept on well , winning by a neck. He gets 97.3 points.

In the 1m group 1 S James Palace stakes Field of Gold (Bob, Cliff, Peej, Neil), Henri Matisse ( Martin, Peej) went to post, Field of Gold, Travelled strongly, held up in rear, smooth headway from 3f out, led 2f out, soon edged right but quickened clear, ridden and kept on well inside final furlong, winning impressively by 3 ½ l. He gets 51.73 points.

Henri Matisse, Held up in last, good headway 2f out, soon bumped, no chance with winner but edged right and went second 1f out, kept on well, 2nd beaten 3 ½ l. He gets 13.3 points.

In the 1m 2f listed sakes Haatem ( Steve), took his chance, Midfield, headway over 2f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, kept on well, winning by ¾ l. He gets 45.7 points.

In the 1m 2f Group1 Price of Wales Stakes Ombudsman (Steve), Anmaat (Cliff, Neil) took their chances.

Ombudsman Held up in rear, good headway but waiting for room over 2f out, soon not clear run repeatedly, switched left and in the clear 1f out, ridden to lead final 110yds, won going away, winning impressively by 2l. He gets 91.8 points. Anmaat, Towards rear, smooth headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, headed final 110yds, kept on, 2nd 2l. He gets 13.55 points.

Weekend Entries

Friday 

Ascot

3.05 Berkshire Whisper, Ides of March, Shadow of Light, Whistlejacket

4.20 Zaringa, Chantilly Lace

5.00 Saariskela, Dancing Teapot

5.35 Nightwalker

6.10 Double Rush

Goodwood

7.38 Organ

Saturday 

Ascot

3.05 Al Aasy, Ghoswriter, Kalpana, Sunway

3.40 Elite Status

4.20 Arctic Grey

5.00 Completely Random

Sunday 

Pontefract

3.10 Overture

3.40 Overture

The John Torpey Memorial Trophy

           June      Total

Bob     178.37               439.82

Cod     96.64              399.33

Steve    150.95             300.45

Neil      108.07            277.75

Peej      90.23               254.42

Cliff    65.28                225.14

Martin  38.3               210.24

Ascot Grand Slam

Steve  150.32

Bob  149.03

Neil    78.73

Cliff    65.28

Peej    65.03

Martin 13.3

Stats Per String

               Runs     Wins

Martin     20      6

Steve       20           4

Bob        23        11

Cliff       18            5

Neil      24            6

Peej      25             7

Cod       23          9

The Weeks Losers

Double Rush, Mandanba, Rosallion, Dancing Gemini , Lead Artist , Noteable Speech , Military Code, Beleiving , Henri Matisse, Ruling Court, Windlord, Kings Gambit, Love Olivia , Fallen Angel, Anmaat, See the Fire, Arabian Light

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

Leg 14 Cliff

Leg   15 Bob

Leg 16 Bob

Leg 17 Peej

Leg 18 Bob

Leg 19 Neil

Leg 20 Peej

Leg 21 Cliff

Leg 22  Peej

2025 Flat Issue 7 - Coronation of Jan

Headlines

Coronation of Jan Brueghel

Report

We start at Epsom on Friday where in the 1m 4f group 1 Coronation Stakes Jan Brueghel (Bob, Cod, Neil), took his chance, Sweating, prominent, in touch with leaders after 3f, pushed along over 3f out, headway to lead over 2f out, joined inside final furlong, soon rallied, stayed on, winning by ½ l. He gets 29.34 points.

Weekend Entries

Friday 

Cork

7.44 Elizabeth Jane

Saturday 

York

3.35 Double Rush

4.45 Desperate Dan

Chester

2.10 Copper Knight

Sandown

1.30 Gladius

Sunday 

Hamilton

5.15 Cooper Knight

Chantilly 

PrixDiane - Mandanba

Tuesday

Ascot 

2.30 Rosallion, Dancing Gemini, Lead Artist, Notable Speech, Fallen Angel

3.40 American Affair, Believing, Whistlejacket

4.20 Bay City Roller, Detain, Windlord

The John Torpey Memorial Trophy

           June      Total

Cod     29.34              332.03

Bob     29.34               290.79

Peej      25.2               189.39

Martin  00                 171.94

Neil      29.34               199.02

Cliff    00            159.86

Steve    00             149.5

Congratulations to Cod who was May trainer of the month

Stats Per String

               Runs     Wins

Martin     15           5

Steve       15             2

Bob        19            9

Cliff       15             4

Neil      20        5

Peej      20              6

Cod       20           8

The Weeks Losers

Rebels Gamble , Calandagan, Desert Flower, Delacroix, Damysus, Nightwalker, The Lion In Winter, Journalism, Dr Strangelove

News

Coolmore have announced Irish 1,000 Guineas winner Lake Victoria will not run at Royal Ascot next week. Lake Victoria had been a warm favourite for the Coronation Stakes at the royal meeting at a general 5-6 on Monday morning, but the daughter of Frankel was a notable drifter out to 6-1 heading into Monday lunchtime. In a post on X, Coolmore said: "Lake Victoria will not run at Royal Ascot. She will have an easy few weeks and will return for a late summer/autumn campaign."

Donnacha O'Brien expects his star filly Porta Fortuna to return in the autumn after a small setback ruled her out of Royal Ascot.  The four-time Group 1 winner, who won the Coronation Stakes at Royal Ascot last summer, made a winning reappearance in the Lanwades Stud Stakes at the Curragh on Irish Guineas weekend and O'Brien pointed her in the direction of the Queen Anne afterwards. 

However, the first race of the royal meeting will now come too soon and O'Brien will instead focus on finding a suitable target for her later in the campaign. The trainer said: "It's nothing too serious at all. It's just a little bit of a setback and we hope to have her back for the second half of the season.

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

Leg 14 Cliff

Leg   15 Bob

Leg 16 Bob

Leg 17 Peej

Leg 18 Bob

Leg 19 Neil

Leg 20 Peej

Leg 21 Cliff

Leg 22  Peej

2025 Flat Issue 6 - Winners before Epsom

Headlines

Sandown Hosts a Night At The Opera

Almaqam lands Brigadier Gerard Stakes

Peej's Organ on Form at Haydock

Gowran Park hosts a Tea Dance

Report

We start a Sandown las Thursday where in the 1m 2f group 3 Almaqam (Cliff), took his chance, Made all, ridden over 1f out, kept on well, winning by 1 ¾ l. He gets 35.5 points.

In the 1m listed stakes Opera Ballo (Martin), took his chance, Pulled hard, raced wide early, prominent, switched right and in touch with leaders over 5f out, smooth headway 2f out, led over 1f out, soon edged right against far rail, winning comfortably by 2 ½ l. He gets 28.5 points.

On Saturday at Haydock in the 1m handicap Organ (Peej), took his chance, Prominent, pushed along over 2f out, led narrowly and ridden over 1f out, edged right inside final furlong, kept on, winning by ½ l. he gets 40 points.

On Monday a Gowran Park, Dancing Teapot (Peej), took her chance in the 1m maiden fillies stakes, Started quickly, soon pressed leader, pushed along to lead 2f out, ridden and kept on well final furlong, winning by 1l. She gets 25.2 points

Weekend Entries

Friday 

Epsom

1.30 Rebels Gamble

2.40 Calandagan, Jan Brughel

4.00 Desert Flower, 

Saturday 

Epsom

3.30 Delacroix, Ruling Court, Damysus, Nightwalker, The Lion in Winter

Musselburgh

3.10 Nardra

Doncaster

5.10 Copper Knight

Sunday 

Saratoga

12.04 Journalism

The John Torpey Memorial Trophy

           May        Total

Cod     302.69           302.69

Bob     261.45          261.45

Peej     189.39          189.39

Martin  171.94         171.94

Neil      169.68          169.68

Cliff    159.86            159.86

Steve    149.5             149.5

Stats Per String

               Runs     Wins

Martin     14            5

Steve       14             2

Bob        16              8

Cliff       12               4

Neil      16               4

Peej      19              6

Cod       15              7

The Weeks Losers

Ombudsman, Bay City Roller, Audience, Bowmark, Detain, Dr Strangelove, Brummel, Crown of Oaks, Likealot

News

Tom Marquand is counting down the days until Royal Ascot with Economics and retains full faith his star will be this year's leading light of the middle-distance division.

Four-time Derby winner Ryan Moore will partner Delacroix in the £1.5 million Classic at Epsom on Saturday, it was confirmed on Wednesday, but 2,000 Guineas winner Ruling Court is challenging for favouritism after receiving a low draw. 

While Godolphin’s Classic hero Ruling Court was drawn in seven, his four closest rivals in the betting, Delacroix (14), Pride Of Arras (16), The Lion In Winter (19) and Damysus (15), are all in double-figure stalls after 19 were declared. It will be the biggest field since Kris Kin won in 2003.

Editors ew value in the Derby Lambourn 12/1 

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

Leg 14 Cliff

Leg   15 Bob

Leg 16 Bob

Leg 17 Peej

Leg 18 Bob

Leg 19 Neil

Leg 20 Peej

Leg 21 Cliff

Leg 22  Peej

2025 Flat Issue 5 - Points rack up as Kyprios bows out

Headlines

Aventure to the Clouds

Cold Grey Day at Goodwood

Organ Hits the High Note at Haydock

Guineas turn to Gold at Curragh

Master in Charge at Goodwood

Rivals Drowned in Lake Victoria

Sosie lands

Porta lands Curragh Fortunes

Report

Apologies to Neil and Cod as I missed Aventure at Saint – Cloud last week, in the 1m 2f fillies and mares group 2.  Raced in fourth, shaken up to challenge just under 2f out, led over 1f out, kept on strongly inside final furlong, wining readily  by 1 ¼ l. She gets 21.4 points.

At Haydock on Thursday in the 7f handicap Organ (Peej), took hi chance, In touch with leaders, headway over 1f out, soon outpaced, rallied final 110yds, kept on well and led narrowly towards finish, winning by a head. He gets 28.68 points.

At Goodwood on Friday Arctic Grey (Neil). went to post in the 1m handicap, In touch with leaders, headway from 2f out, soon bit short of room against far rail, led inside final furlong, ridden and drifted left final 110yds, kept on and all out, winning by a neck. He gets 40 points.

At Goodwood on Saturday in the 1m 6f handicap French Master (Bob), went to post, Ran in snatches, in touch with leaders, rapid headway and prominent 6f out, not clear run and lost position 3f out, switched right in the clear and rallied over 1f out, kept on well to lead final stride, winning by a neck. He gets 25 points.

At the Curragh in the 1m group 1 Irish 2000 Guineas Field of Gold ( Bob, Cliff, Peej, Neil), took his chance, Held up in midfield on outer, good headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, soon ridden, ran on well and went well clear inside final furlong, winning impressively by 3 ¾ l. He gets 27 points.

On Sunday at the Curragh in the 1m fillies Group 2 Porta Fortuna ( Bob), took hr chance, In touch with leaders on outer, good headway from over 3f out, led 1f out, soon ridden, kept on, winning by ½ l. She gets 44.5 points.

In the 1m group 1 1000 guineas Lake Victoria ( Bob, Peej), went to post, , Prominent on inner, waiting for room from 3f out, edged left and in the clear 2f out, led inside final furlong, pushed out,  winning comfortably by 2 ¼ l. She gets 26.91 points.

At Longchamp in the 1m 1f group 1 Prix D’Isphan Sosie (Cod), went to post, Close up and squeezed out before end of 1f, raced in fourth, angled out and ridden 2 1/2f out, about 3 lengths off the lead and headway 1 1/2f out, chased leader over 1f out, sustained run to lead final 75yds, winning  readily by 1l. She gets 53.4 points

The John Torpey Memorial Trophy

           May        Total

Cod     302.69           302.69

Bob     261.45          261.45

Neil      169.68          169.68

Steve    149.5             149.5

Martin  143.44         143.44

Cliff    124.36             124.36

Peej     124.19            124.19

Stats Per String

               Runs     Wins

Martin     12              4

Steve       12              2

Bob        15              8

Cliff       11               3

Neil      15               4

Peej      14                4

Cod       15              7

The Weeks Losers

Haatem, Overture, Silver Knott, American Affair, Windlord, Hotazhell, Cosmic Year, Anmaat, Kalpana, White Birch, Ghostwriter. 

Weekend Entries

Saturday

Haydock 

2.23 Two Stars

3.33 Audience, 

4.08 Saarisskela

4.45 Saarisskela, Arctic Grey, Organ

Sunday 

Nottingham

4.35 Saarisskela

Longchamp

Prix Du Jockey Club - Bowmark, Detain, 

News

Kyprios has been hailed "the most incredible horse with a concrete mind" by Aidan O'Brien following the retirement of one of the greatest stayers of all time on Tuesday. 

A dual Gold Cup winner at Ascot, Kyprios won no fewer than 17 of his 21 starts and you have to rewind all the way back to October 2023 to find his last defeat. He won his nine subsequent outings and finishes his career on an official rating of 122, identical to the mighty Yeats who won four Gold Cups. 

The decision was made to call time on Kyprios's career due to an aggravation of an old ringbone lesion, picked up while winning the Saval Beg Stakes at Leopardstown for a third time this month. 

Reflecting on a glorious career which started in September 2020 with victory in a Galway maiden, O'Brien said: "Kyprios was just the most incredible horse. Obviously, we had to be ultra-respectful of him. Always. When he was a little bit sore after his run at Leopardstown, we were always not going to take any risks with him. Everybody felt the same way."

Kyprios was our Horse of the Season last year.

Grand Slam 

Leg 1Neil  

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

Leg 14 Cliff

Leg   15 Bob

Leg 16 Bob

Leg 17 Peej

Leg 18 Bob

Leg 19 Neil

Leg 20 Peej

Leg 21 Cliff

Leg 22  Peej