2026 Flat Issue 2 - A frantic start

Headlines

Double Rushes to Newmarket Victory

Cheers Echo Round Newmarket

Love is a True Winner at Newmarket

Neil Scores with his Lover Girl at Salisbury

Knight Earns ore Coppers at Beverley

Hauk Fly’s in at Curragh

Railwayman Steams in at Ayr

Adonius is To Strong for Chester Rivals

Amelia Earhart Flies in at Chester

Report

We start at Newmarket on Saturday where in the 6f Heritage handicap Double Rush ( Bob, Steve) went to post, Took keen hold, pressed leader, led 2f out, pushed along and went clear inside final furlong, winning readily by 2 ¼ l. He gets 26.67 points.

In the 1m group 1 2000 guineas Bow Echo (Bob, Cliff, Neil, Steve), Gstaad (Cod, Peej), took their chances.  Bow Echo raced centre, in rear, headway on near side of group over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on well final 110yds, won going away by 2 ¾ l. He gets 55.5 points.

Gstaad Raced centre, soon in touch with leaders, headway when groups merged over 3f out, briefly disputed lead over 1f out, soon edged right and went clear with winner, kept on but no match for winner, 2nd beaten 2 ¾ l. He gets 13.4 points.

On Sunday in the 1m group 1 1000 Guineas True Love (Cliff, Cod), took her chance, raced near side, midfield, headway over 2f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, drifted right inside final 110yds, kept on well, 1st of 8 in group, winning by 1 ¾ l. She gets 63.6 points.

At Salisbury Lover Girl (Neil) went to post in the 5f fillies conditions stakes, Made all, kept on well from over 1f out, winning by 1 ¾ l. She gets 34.6 points. 

On Monday at Beverley in the 5f handicap Copper Knight (Cod), went to post, Pressed leader, ridden and led narrowly over 1f out, kept on final 110yds, just prevailed, winning by a head. He gets 30 points.

At the Curragh in the 1m 2f group 2 Minnie Hauk (Cod) took her chance, raced in fourth, behind clear leader after 3f, shaken up and went second over 2f out, led inside final furlong, pushed out winning by 1 ¾ l. She gets 43.34 points.

On Tuesday at Ayr in the 6f maiden stakes Railwayman (Peej)went to post, Prominent, led over 1f out, soon ridden, kept on final 110yds  winning by 1 ¾ l. He gets 22.46 points.

At Chester on Wednesday in the 5f 2 year old conditions stakes Adonius (Martin), took his chance, Made all, soon pestered, asserted under 2f out, edged left inside final furlong, ridden out winning by 1 ¼ l. He gets 28.68 points.

In the 1m 3f listed fillies stakes Amelia Earhart (Peej), took her chance, Prominent on inner, pushed along and went second over 1f out, led and edged left inside final furlong, ridden out, winning by 2l. She gets 29.26 points.

The John Torpey Memorial Trophy

                 May    Total

Cod             150.34    150.34

Cliff          119.1        119.1

Neil            90.1         90.1

Steve         82.17     82.17

Bob           82.17    82.17

Peej           65.12        65.12

Martin      28.68        28.68

Stats Per String

           Runs        Wins

Martin      4                1

Bob           4               2

Cliff           4            2

Neil          4               2

Peej           5             2

Cod           6            3

Steve          3               2

The Weeks Losers

Addison Grey, Gstaad, Needle Match, Renegade, Commandment, Venetian Sun, Precise, Abashiri, Asfoora, Faiyum

Weekend Runners

Friday 

Chester

2.35 Bay City Roller, Kings Gambit

3.05 Almeric

4.45 Schrodinger’s Cat

Saturday 

Ascot

2,20 Power Fizz

Lingfield

1.58 Maho Bay, Maltese Cross

Sunday 

Longchamp

Poule d’Essai des Pouliches - Diamond Necklace

Poule d’Essai des Poulains - Puerto Rico

News

George Boughey has revealed his 2,000 Guineas star Bow Echo will skip the Irish 2,000 Guineas and head to the St James's Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot next.

First Course Winner Bonus is available at 

In the UK - Brighton, Cartmel, Perth, Stratford, Worcester

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

2026 Flat Issue 1 - Entries for Guineas weekend

Weekend Runners

Saturday 

Newmarket

1.45 Power Fizz, Double Rush, Corrolla Point

2.20 Mezcala

3.35 Bow Echo, Puerto Rico, Needle Match, Gstaad, 

Churchill Downs

11.75 Renegade, Commandment

Sunday

Newmarket 

2.55 French Master

3.35 Precise, Diamond Necklace, Venetian Sun, True Love, Abashiri

Salisbury

2.00 Lover Girl

2026 Flat - The Points Scorers

Calandagan sets out to defend the Horse of the Season title.

63.6 - True Love

55.5 - Bow Echo

43.34 - Minnie Hauk

34.6 - Lover Girl

30.0 - Copper Knight

29.26 - Amelia Earhart

28.68 - Adonius

26.67 - Double Rush

22.46 - Railwayman

13.4 - Gstaad

2026 Flat - The Single Picks

Bob (12) - Alther Walden, American Affair, Diamond Necklace, Faiyum, French Master, Go Rimbaud, Jan Brueghel, Morrophore, Puerto Rico, Purview, Revival Power, Soldiers Tree

Cliff (13) - Asfoora, Calendar Girl, Gilded Prize, James J Braddock, Maltese Cross, Objector, Power Fizz, Rebel's Romance, Space Waltz, Synchronisity, The Lion in Winter, Theophilos, Trawlerman

Cod (14) - Aventure, Calandagan, Cape Cod, Christmas Day, Commandment, Copper Knight, Dancing Tiger, Dandana, Danielle, Kiss Kodi, Minnie Hauk, Monsieur Kodi, Renegade, Sovereignty

Martin (13) - Adonius, Alkasib, Almeric, Big Leader, Fallen Angel, Gladius, Needle Match, Nobody Knows, Notable Speech, Opera Ballo, See The Fire, Spycatcher, Wise Approach

Neil (13) - Addison Grey, Aegean Prince, Armor De Contramano, Binharheer, Charles Darwin, Estrange, Lover Girl, Maho Bay, Ombudsman, Pierre Bonnard, Port Ferdinand, Red Letter, Teao

Peej (15) - Amelia Earhart, Bay City Roller, Carmers, Consent, Constitution Hill, Corolla Point, Finalise, Lifeplan, Niminy Piminy, Quadrillion, Railwayman, Schrodinger's Cat, Shaihaan, Sibayan, Tiffany

Steve (10) - Enoch, Hasten, Item, Kings Gambit, Great Barrier Reef, Mezcala, My Ophelia, Never So Brave, Protection Act, Ya Karin

In addition, Cliff has reserved rights for Damysus.

2026 Flat - Alphabetical List

Abashiri          Martin, Steve

Addison Grey    Neil

Adonius            Martin

Aegean Prince   Neil

Alkasib             Martin

Almeric             Martin

Alther Walden   Bob

American Affair   Bob

Armor De Contramano   Neil

Asfoora,   Cliff

Amelia Earhart    Peej

Aventure               Cod

Bay City Roller     Peej

Big Leader            Martin

Binharheer            Neil

Bow Echo     Bob, Cliff, Neil , Steve

Calandagan      Cod

Calendar Girl, Cliff

Cape Cod           Cod

Carmers         Peej

Charles Darwin   Neil

Christmas Day     Cod

Commandment     Cod

Consent        Peej

Constitution Hill     Peej

Convergent             Martin, Steve

Copper Knight     Cod

Corolloa Point          Peej

Damysus,   Cliff , Steve

Dancing Tiger      Cod

Dandana              Cod

Danielle           Cod

Daryz,         Cliff, Cod, Neil

Diamond Necklace  Bob

Double Rush      Bob, Steve

Enoch               Steve

Estrange            Neil

Faiyum               Bob

Fallen Angel   Martin

Field Of Gold    Martin, Neil

Finalise        Peej

French Master      Bob

Gethin,         Cliff, Neil

Gilded Prize   Cliff

Gladius           Martin

Go Rimbaud    Bob

Great Barrier Reef        Steve

Gstaad             Cod, Peej

Hasten              Steve

Item                  Steve

 James J Braddock,   Cliff

Jan Brughel     Bob

Kalpana           Martin, Steve

Kings Gambit     Steve

Kiss Kodi         Cod

Lifeplan         Peej

Lover Girl     Neil

Maho Bay      Neil

 Maltese Cross, Cliff

Mezcala            Steve

Minnie Hauk     Cod

Monsieur Kodi    Cod

Montezuma      Bob,  Peej

Morrophore     Bob

My Ophelia      Steve

Needle Match     Martin

Never So Brave    Steve

Niminy Piminy    Peej
Nobody Knows     Martin

Noteable Speech     Martin

Objector,    Cliff

Ombudsman   Neil

Opera Ballo     Martin

Pierre Bonnard     Neil

Portcullis,     Cliff, Peej, Steve

Port Ferdinand       Neil

Precise,       Bob, Cliff, Neil,  Peej

Protection Act    Steve

 Power Fizz ,   Cliff

Publish          Bob, Steve

Puerto Rico     Bob

Purview           Bob

Quadrillion     Peej

Raaheeb,    Cliff, Martin, Neil,  Steve

Railwayman    Peej

Rebel’s Romance , Cliff

Red Letter            Neil

Renegade              Cod

Revival Power        Bob

 Scandinavia,      Bob, Cliff, Cod, Neil

Schorodingers Cat    Peej

See The Fire     Martin

Shaihaan              Peej

Sibayan                Peej

Soldiers Tree       Bob

Sovereignty         Cod

Space Waltz,      Cliff

Spycatcher         Martin

Synchronisity,   Cliff

Talk of New York    Bob, Steve

Teao                          Neil

The Lion In Winter    Cod

Theophilos               Cod

Tiffany                Peej

 Trawlerman,   Cliff

True Love     Cliff, Cod

Venetian Sun     Martin, Peej

Wise Approach    Martin

Ya Karin              Steve

Zeus Olympios   Bob, Martin Peej

2026 Flat - The Strings

Cliff  -   Asfoora, Bow Echo, Calendar Girl, , Damysus, Daryz, Gethin, Gilded Love,  James J Braddock, Maltese Cross, Objector, Portcullis, Precise, Power Fizz , Raaheeb, Rebel’s Romance , Scandanavia, Space Waltz, Synchronisity, Trawlerman, True Love

Peej - Amelia Earhart, Bay City Roller, Carmers, Consent, Constitution Hill,  Corolla Point, Finalise, Gstaad, Lifeplan, Montezuma, Niminy Piminy, Portcullis, Quadrillion, Railwayman, Schrodinger's Cat, Shaihann, Sibayan, Tiffany, Venetian Sun, Zeus Olympios

Bob - Alther Walden, American Affair, Bow Echo, Diamond Necklace, Double Rush, Faiyum, French Master, Go Rimbaud, Jan Brueghel, Montezuma, Morrophore, Precise, Publish , Puerto Rico, Purview, Revival Power, Scandinavia,  Soldiers Tree, Talk of New York, Zeus Olympios 

Martin -  Abashiri,  Adonius. Alkasib, Almeric , Big Leader, Convergent, Fallen Angel,, Field of gold, Gladius, Kalpana, Needle Match, Nobody Knows, Notable Speech, Opera Ballo, Raaheeb.,See The Fire, Spycatcher,, Venetian Sun, Wise Approach, Zeus Olympios

Cod - Aventure,   Calandagan,  Cape Cod, Christmas Day, Commandment  Copper Knight,  Dancing Tiger,  Dandana,  Danielle, Daryz, Gstaad,    Kisskodi, Minnie Hauk, Monsieur Kodi,  Renegade, Scandinavia, Sovereignty, The Lion In Winter, Theophilos True Love, 

Steve - Abashiri ,Bow Echo, Convergent, Damysus, Double Rush, Enoch, Hasten Item, Kalpana, Kings Gambit Mezcala My Ophelia   Never So Brave,  Portcullis, Protection Act, Publish , Raaheeb. Talk of New York , Ya Karin

 

Neil -  Addison Grey, Aegean Prince, Amor De Contramano, Binhareer, Bow Echo, Charles Darwin, Daryz, Estrange, Field Of Gold, Gethin, Lover Girl, Maho Bay, Ombudsman, Pierre Bonnard, Port Ferdinand, Precise, Raaheeb, Red Letter, Scandanavia, Teao

2026 Flat - Editor's Star Ratings

Hats off to the Editor for sticking his head over the parapet and giving a score from 1-5 for all the horses in the Profile section this year.

I've grouped them by rating and added another section for horses that the Ed has described as 'could be anything'. Let's see how they all do.

5 Star

Bow Echo

Calandagan

Commandment

Diamonsd Necklace

4 Star

Abashiri

Asfoora

Charles Darwin

Christmas Day

Daryz

Gethin

Maho Bay

Minnie Hauk

Ombudsman

Power Fizz

Precise

Publish

Raaheeb

Renegade

Scandinavia

Venetian Sun

Zeus Olympios

3 Star

Addison Grey

Adonius

Alther Walden

Calendar Girl

Double Rush

Enoch

Faiyum

Go Rimbaud

Item

James J Braddock

Mezcala

Montezuma

My Ophelia

Needle Match

Objector

Purview

Quadrillion

2 Star

Amelia Earhart

Amor De Contramano 

Niminy Piminy

Railwayman

Schrodinger's Cat

Soldies Tree

Could be anything

James J Braddock

Needle Match

Objector

2026 Flat Profile - The ones who didn't make it

Montreal 3 y bc Sea The Stars Muwakaba

Highly regarded colt who made his debut at Leopardstown in July last year finishing 3rd in a 1m maiden, beaten 6 ¼ l by Hardy Warrior, then in August over course and distance won 1m maiden by 8l from Strikewhileitshot. He holds Group 1 entries in the English and Irish 2000 Guineas and both Derbys. 

Aidan O’Brien told The Punter: He won very easily at Leopardstown and is an exciting horse. He could be one for the Derby, but we haven’t picked out a starting point for him yet. He’s not short of pace, but we think he could stay a mile-and-a-half." He could be a dark one for the Derby.

Trainer A O’Brien

Study of Words 3 y bc Frankel - Discursus

Potentially high class colt who was a slow burner who came to the boil in his final appearance last season. He made his debut at Ascot in September, finishing 5th beaten 8l in a 1m maiden behind Maltese Cross, then at Goodwood 3 weeks later was 2nd in a 1m 2f maiden beaten ¾ l by Bay of Brilliance. He then won a 1m 2f Newmarket maiden by eye watering 15l recording the best Racing post rating for a novice or maiden win by any 2 year old last season. 

Bred to stay he holds a Derby entry and is 33/1 at the time of writing and his reappearance will tell us a lot more.

Trainer C.Appleby

2026 Flat Profile - Zeus Olympios

4 y ch c Night of Thunder – Rhea  (Bob, Martin Peej)

Lightly raced 4 year old, who was unraced at 2 but was unbeaten in 4 runs last season and looks a progressive sort. He made his debut at Kempton in January last year winning a 7f maiden by 1l from Chemical, then in August  at Thirsk, won a 1m novice stakes by 5 ½ l from Due West (received 7lb). In September at Haydock he won a 1m group 3 by 2l from Excellent Believe and finished the season with victory 3 weeks later at Newmarket winning a 1m group 2 by 2 ¼ l from Opera Ballo. 

Karl Burke told The Punter: "He’s a very exciting horse that we think a lot of and he will start in the Lockinge and have entries in all the Group 1 miles. He’s done well over the winter and filled his frame nicely." He reappeared at Sandown recently finishing 3rd in a 1 m group 2 beaten 3 ¾ l by Opera Ballo (gave 2lb).

Editors Rating - 4

Trainer K.Burke

2026 Flat Profile - Venetian Sun

3 y bf Starman – Johara  ( Martin, Peej)

High class 2 year old filly, she made her debut at Carlisle last May winning a 5f fillies novice stakes by 1 ½ l from Argentine Tango (gave 6lb), then followed up at Royal Ascot winning a fillies group 3 by 1 ½ l from Awaken. In July she went to Newmarket and won a 6f fillies group 2 by a neck from Royal Fixation, and stepped up again at Deauville in August, winning the 6f Group 1 Prix Morny by a short neck from Gstaad ( gave 4lb). 

She finished the season in September at Leopardstown, finishing 3rd in the 7f fillies group 1 Moyglare stud stakes, beaten 2 ½ l by Precise. Karl Burke told The Punter she will be aimed at the 1000 Guineas unless she looks unlikely to stay a mile. Her dam won over 1m 2f so she should, and Karl said she looks great after the break and is very exciting. .She is currently 7/1 for the English 1000, and 12/1 for the Irish. 

Editors Rating - 4

Trainer K Burke

2026 Flat Profile - Soldiers Tree

5 y bg Soldiers Call – Moonttri  (Bob)

The most interesting pick of all for me. I will be interested to hear how Bob found this one. Un raced at 2 and 3 he made his debut at Dundalk in December last year, finishing 3rd in a 1m maiden beaten 6 l by Tina’s Charm (received 6 lb), then in January this year won a 7f Apprentice maiden by 6l from Spacebound ( gave 3lb) then in April at Cork was 2nd in a 6f listed stakes, beaten 3 ¼ l by Navassa Island (received 5lb). 

That shows a fair level of ability and is probably why he has been perservered with, how he goes on will be interesting.

Editors Rating - 2

Trainer M Tynan

2026 Flat Profile - Schrodinger’s Cat

3 y bg Ardad – Singyoursong  (Peej)

Another interesting pick from Peej, he made his debut at Chepstow in May last year, finishing 6th beaten 7 ¾ l by Italica in a 6f maiden, then in June at Nottingham finished 2nd in a 5f maiden beaten ½ l by Lil Brother. 2 weeks later at Windsor he was 2nd again beaten 1 l by Irish Fighter (received 2lb ) in a 5f restricted maiden, then at Yarmouth in July was 3rd beaten 1 ½ l by Desert Treasure (received 7lb) in a 5f restricted maiden. 

In August at Mussleburgh he was 4th in a 5f novice stakes beaten ¾ l by Mission Classified, then at Ripon in August was 2nd in a 5f maiden beaten a nose by Kind Touch. He finished the season at Redcar winning a 5f restricted novice stakes by ½ l from Star Noir ( received 4lb).  

He was trained by Harry Charlton but has been gelded and recently moved to Grant Tuer, and reappeared at Thirsk recently finishing 2nd in a 5f handicap beaten 1 ¾ l by .Simplify ( gave 5lb), and should win a couple of similar handicaps on the northern circuit

Editors rating - 2

 

2026 Flat Profile - Scandinavia

4y bb c Justify – Fabulous (Bob, Cliff, Cod, Neil)

High class 3 year old who is a big hope at Ballydoyle to replace Kyprios in the staying division this season. He made his debut at Leopardstown in July 2024, finishing 3rd in a 1m maiden, beaten 4 ¼ l by Green Impact, then in August at Newmarket in another 1m maiden was 2nd to Anniversary beaten ¾ l. In Setember at Doncaster in another 1m maiden he was 7th to Yabher (received 3lb)  beaten 4 ¾ l, then reappearing at Navan last May, won a 1m 2f maiden by 3 ¼ l from Carthusian , then at Royal Ascot in June was 5th, beaten 1 ½ l in a 1m 6f group 2. In July at Newmarket he won a 1m 5f group 3 by 8 ½ l from Nighttime Dancer, and followed up at Goodwood 3 weeks later winning the 2m Group 1 Goodwood Cup by ¾ l from Illinois (received 14 lb), and finished the season at Doncaster with victory in the 1m 6f Group 1 St Leger, beating Rahiebb a neck. 

Editors Rating - 4

Trainer A O ‘Brien

2026 Flat Profile - Renegade

3 y bc Into Mischief – Spice Is Nice (Cod)

Another of Cod’s state side team, he made his debut at Saratoga in August last year finishing 3rd in a maiden Special Weight beaten 18 ¼ l by It’s Our Time, then in October at Belmont won a 1m maiden Special Weight by a head from Paladin. 

In December at Aqueduct he was 2nd in a 1m 1f grade 2 beaten 2l by Paladin, then in February this year at Tampa Bay Downs won a 1m listed stakes by 3 ¾ l from Wayne’s Law, and on his last appearance at Oaklawn Park in March won the 1m 1f Grade 1 Arkansas Derby by 4l from Silent Tactic. He has Kentucky Derby entry and it is difficult to chose over him and Comandment over which is best currently.

Editors Rating 4 

Trainer T Pletcher

2026 Flat Profile - Railwayman

3 y bc Blue Point – Charlotte Rosina (Peej)

The darkest horse in the competition unraced at 2 his only run came at Leicester in a 6f confined novice stakes on 13 April this year finishing 3rd, beaten 2l by Westport (gave 2lb). He holds no group entries currently, but is a pure bred sprinter and he should certainly win races this season

Editors Rating - 2

Trainer K.Burke

2026 Flat Profile - Raaheeb

3 y bc Sea The Stars – Aghareed (Cliff, Martin, Neil, Steve)

Seen only once last season , but highly regarded by Shadwell and the appearance in the paddock beforehand of  Sheikh Hissa's presence with a large Shadwell entourage on a quiet Friday afternoon at Ascot was some indication as to the importance of Raaheeb to her operation as her regally-bred two-year-old made the perfect racecourse introduction .In a 7f maiden he won comfortably by 1 ¼ l from Pompette, and holds English and Irish Derby entries. 

He won a 1m 2f group 3 on his reappearance at Sandown recently beating Al Zanati 3 ¼ l and is 9/1 for the Epsom Classic now.

Editors Rating - 4

Trainer O.Burrows

2026 Flat Profile - Quadrillion

Quadrillion 3 y bf Kingman – Quadrilateral (Peej)

One of the dark horses he made his debut at Newmarket in July finishing 3rd in a 7f novice stakes, beaten 1l by True Test (gave 4lb), then at Leicester in August was 2nd in a 7f novice stakes beaten 5l by Alpaslan. That form took a huge boost at Newbury recently, and he is a beautifully home bred by Juddmonte who surprisingly has no current group entries. His reappearance will be interesting but he is group class on breeding.

Editors rating - 3

Trainer H.Charlton

2026 Flat Profile - Purview

4 y BC Kingman – Variable (Bob)

Lightly raced 4 year old who made his debut at Dundalk in November 2024, winning a 1m maiden by 2 ¾ l from What’s Your Game, then in May last year finished 2nd to Delacroix in a 1m 1m 2f group 3 beaten 2 ¾ l. In July at Leopardstown he finished 2nd to Snellen (gave 6lb), beaten a short head, then at Deauville in August, finished 5th beaten 3 ¼ l by Damysus in a 1m 2f listed stakes and finished the season at Cork at the end of September winning a 1m 2f listed stakes by 1 1/4l from Cadogan. 

He holds a group 2 entry at the Curragh and the fact he is still an entire suggest Juddmonte expect him to win something decent this season.

Editors Rating - 3

Trainer D Weld.

2026 Flat Profile - Publish

3 y br c Kingman- Nay Lady Nay (Bob, Steve)

Good class 2 year old, he made his debut at Sandown in July, finishing 2nd in a 7f Novice Stakes, beaten ½ l by Pacifica Pier, then 3 weeks later won a maiden over course and distance, beating Catullus 1 ¼ l. He finished the season with a 1l 2nd to Bow Echo at Haydock in September in a 1m listed stakes beaten 1l.

He holds entries in the English and Irish 2000 guineas and The Dante stakes and is 5/1 2nd favourite for the English 2000 at the time of writing.

Editors Rating - 4

Trainer J&T Gosden

2026 Flat Profile - Precise

3 y cf Starspangledbanner – Way To My Heart ( Bob, Cliff, Neil, Peej)

Last year's European Champion 2 year old filly, she made her debut at Fairyhouse in July last year, finishing 2nd in a 6f fillies maiden, beaten ¾ l by Mutiny (received 3 lb), then at Cork in August won a 7f fillies maiden by 2 ¾ l from Cape Soonion ( gave 5lb). She followed up at Goodwood 10 days later, winning a 7f Group 3 by ¾ l from Moon Target, then in September at the Curragh won the 7f Group 1 Moyglare fillies stud stakes by ¾ l from stable mate Beautify. She finished the season at Newmarket with victory I n the 1m group 1 fillies mile beating Venetian Lace by 3 ¼ l. and went in to the winter as 1000 guineas favourite at around 11/4 at the time of writing. 

Aidan O’Brien told The Punter: "She’s not overly big, but she’s still up 30kg on her racing weight from last year, which is unusual for a filly that isn’t overly big. At the moment, the plan for her is the 1000 Guineas at Newmarket. We think there’s a good chance that she might stay a mile-and-a-half, so the Oaks could be on her agenda if all went well at Newmarket. She has loads of personality, she relaxes, and we’re excited about her."

She holds entries in the English and Irish 1000 Guineas and the Irish Oaks

Editors Rating - 4

Trainer A O’Brien

2026 Flat Profile - Power Fizz

4 y b g Wotton Bassett – Cristal Fizz (Cliff)

A smart colt at 6/7f he will hopefully win a couple of decent handicaps and possibly a listed stakes. He made his debut at Newbury in September 2024, finishing 8yjh beaten 7l by Persian Spirit (received 7lb), in a 6f  maiden, then in October at Yarmouth was 5th beaten 3 ¼ l by Sallall in a 7f novice stakes. 

He had a wind op. and reappeared at Newcastle in January last year , winning a 7f maiden by ½ l from Political Power, then at Newmarket in April won a 7f handicap by ¾ l from Cavolo Nero, and then at Goodwood in May was 2nd in a 7f handicap beaten a head by Consolidation (gave 4lb). At Ascot 6 days later he won a 7f handicap by 1l from Brave Mission (gave 5lb), and finished the season 3 weeks later at Goodwood in a 7f handicap, finishing 4th, beaten 5l by Silver Ghost ( received 4lb). 

He reappeared at Newcastle in March this year winning a 6f handicap in eye catching style by 1 ¾ l from Rousing Encore (received 3lb) and looks progressive from a shrewd stable.

Editors Rating - 4

Trainer W.Haggas

2026 Flat Profile - Ombudsman

5 y bh Night of Thunder – Syndicate (Neil)

Top class performer, unraced at 2, he made his debut at Newmarket in June 2024 winning a 1m novice stakes by 1 ¼ l from Arabian Knight, then a month later at Leicester, followed up in a 1m 2f novice stakes, beating Winston’s Tipple (received 7lb), 1 l. In August he went to Deauville and won a 1m 2f listed stakes by 3 ½ l from Son’s and Lovers, then in September at Longchamp, won a 1m 2f group 3 by ½ l from Start of the Day (received 4lb). 

He reappeared at Sandown in May last year finishing 2nd in a 1m 2f group 3, beaten 1 ¾ l by Almaqam (received 3lb), then in June at Royal Ascot won the 1m 2f group 1 Prince of Wales stakes by 2l from Anmaat, and then at Sandown in July was 2nd in the 1m 2f Group 1 Eclipse stakes beaten a neck by Delacroix (received 10 lb). In August at York he won the 1m 2f group 1 Juddmonte stakes by 3 ½ l from Delacroix (received 7lb), then at Ascot in October was 2nd in the 1m 2f group 1 Champion Stakes, beaten 2 ¼ l by Calandagan. 

He reappeared at Meydan in March winning the 1m 1f group 1 Dubai Turf by 2l from Quddwah and will be a major in all those races again this season.

Editors Rating - 4

Trainer J& T Gosden

2026 Flat Profile - Objector

3 y bg Dark Angel – The Hermitage (Cliff)

Unbeaten gelding who falls in to the could be anything category, he made his debut at Wolverhampton in December, winning a 1m 2 year old novice stakes by 3l from Mythical Bay, then followed up In January this year over course and distance in a 3 year old novice stakes, beating Al Bowlly (received 7lb) 11l.

George Scott told The Punter: "He's a lovely horse who has been a pleasure to deal with and he now qualifies for a handicap mark, so we'll be working back from one of the handicaps at Royal Ascot. 

Obviously he has to run twice more before then but we wanted to see him pushed out to the line today to get a mark and we'll reflect on what he has achieved."

Editors Rating - 3

Trainer G.Scott

2026 Flat Profile - Niminy Piminy

4 y ch f Siyouni – Geshia Girl (Peej)

Lightly Raced 4 year old who made her debut at Lingfield in December 2024 winning a 1m fillies novice stakes by 1l from Blast The Dream, then in April last year followed up at Southwell, winning a 7f restricted novice stakes by Itsneverjustone (received 7lb). In May at Ascot in a 1m handicap she finished 7th beaten 8 ¾ l by Fearnot (gave 4lb), then in August at Kempton was 2nd in a 1m handicap beaten a neck by Port Road (received 1lb). In September at Sandown in a 1m fillies handicap she was 2nd beaten 1l by Maeva (received 3lb), then in October at Newcastle finished 3rd in a 1m 2f handicap beaten 1 ½ l by Best Adventure. 

She finished the season at Lingfield in November finishing 10th beaten 9 ¾ l by Zariela (gave 2lb ) in a 1m listed fillies stakes. From the yard of an upcoming trainer she should win another fillies handicap at least.

Editors Rating - 2

Trainer O Sangster

2026 Flat Profile - Needle Match

3 y bc Night Of Thunder – Cleopatra’s Gift (Martin)

One of the could be any thing group, she made her debut at Newbury in October last year winning a 6f maiden stakes by a short head from Storming Point, then reappeared recently at Newbury finishing 4th in a 7f group 3 beaten 2 ¼ l by Alparslan. He holds a 2000 guineas entry ,currently 33/1 and a St James Palace entry 33/1. He is hard to assess but may be difficult to win with at top level

Editors Rating 3 

Trainer W.Haggas

2026 Flat Profile - My Ophelia

3 y bf Wootton Bassett-My Titania  (Steve)

One of the dark horses, she made her only appearance so far at Newbury last October, winning a 1m fillies novice stakes by 2l from Earth Shot. It is interesting that she holds entries in both English and Irish Oaks as her stamina does not look assured for those and the 1m 2f Pretty Polly stakes which she holds an entry for looks more suitable to me. That said she is only 16/1 for Epsom and 12/1 for the Curragh. 

Editors Rating 3 

Trainer W. Haggas

2026 Flat Profile - Montezuma

4y br g Blue Point -Seneca Falls  (Bob, Peej)

An interesting pick given he is 1 win from 10 starts, he made his debut at Kempton in October 2024 when trained by Charlie Appleby, finishing 5th beaten 3 ¼ l by Hott Shott (gave 7lb) in a 7f novice stakes, then at Newmarket in November was 5th, beaten 7l by Sixtygeesbaby in a 6f novice stakes. Gelded and sent to the sales, Jim Goldie paid 55,000 guineas for him, and he made his reappearance at Hamilton in June last year finishing 7th beaten 15 l in a 1m1f maiden by Danger Bay. 

In July in a 6f handicap at Hamilton he finished 3rd beaten 1 ¾ l by Monsieur Kodi (gave 1 lb), then at Chepstow in August was 4th in a 6f handicap beaten 1` ¼ l by Roberto Caro (gave 17lb). A week later at Windsor he finished 3rd in another 6f handicap, beaten 1 ¾ l by Brosay (gave 17lb), then was 2nd at Mussleburgh in September in a 5f handicap beaten ¾ l by I’M Next (gave 3lb). 2 weeks later at Ayr he was 6th beaten 4 ½ l in a 6f handicap behind Rousing Encore (Gave 12 lb), .

He reappeared in April this year at Mussleburgh finishing 2nd in a 5f handicap beaten 3 ¼ l by Wheels of Fire (gave 14 lb), then got of the mark on 12 April at Mussleburgh winning a 5f handicap by 1 ¾ l from Vince L’Armour (gave 2 lb). Jim Goldie knows how to improve a sprinter and he starts from a very workable mark and it will be interesting to see where he is at the end of the season. He reappeared recently at Musselburgh finishing 2nd in a 5f handicap beaten 1 l by Ziggy’s Triton (gave 8lb).

Editors Rating - 3

Trainer J.Goldie

2026 Flat Profile - Minnie Hauk

4 y bf Frankel – Multilingual   (Cod)

High class filly who made her debut at Cork in October 2024, finishing 2nd in a 1m fillies maiden, beaten 2 ½ l by Wemightakedlongway, then 3 weeks later at Leopardstown won a 1m maiden fillies stakes by ½ l from Subsonic. She reappeared at Chester last May, winning the 1m 3f listed Cheshire Oaks by 1l from Secret Love, then in June at Epsom, won the 1m 4f group 1 Oaks by a neck from Whirl. 

In July at the Curragh she followed up in the 1m 4f group 1 Irish Oaks beating Wemightakedlongway 1 ¼ l, then in August at York won the 1m 4f group 1 Yorkshire Oaks by 3 ½ l from Estrange (gave 9lb). In October at Longchamp she was 2nd in the 1m  4f group 1 Prix D L’Arc de Triomphe beaten a head by Daryz (gave 4lb), and finished the season with 6th, beaten 6 ¾ l by Ethical Diamond in the 1m 4f grade 1 Breeders Cup Turf at Del Mar. 

Aidan O’Brien told The Punter: "She had a great winter and looks in super order. She’s twice as wide as she was last year. Her first target will be the Tattersalls Gold Cup at the Curragh, and she might run in the Mooresbridge Stakes at the Curragh as her prep for that. She could go onto the Prince of Wales’s Stakes at Royal Ascot in the summer."

Editors Rating - 4

Trainer A’OBrien

2026 Flat Profile - Mezcala

4 y bg Expert Eye – Why We Dream (Steve)

I think this is the first Jack Channon horse to enter the hand book, unraced at 2  he made his debut at Ffos Las in July last year finishing 5h beaten 11l by High Degree in a 1m maiden, then 3 weeks later at Nottingham finished 2nd in a 1m restricted novice stakes, beaten ½ l by Vincent Rocks (gave 4lb). 

He got off the mark at Lingfield in August winning a 1m restricted maiden by 2 ½ l from Ribenska (received 3lb), Im September at Haydock he was 2nd in a 1m handicap beaten ½ l by Special Ghaiyyath (received 8lb)then 3 weeks later in a 1m 1f handicap at Newmarket, finished 7th, beaten 3l by Man of La Mancha (gave 1lb). 

He reappeared at Doncaster at the End of March winning a 1m handicap by 2 ½ l from Far From Dandy (gave 5lb) and should pay his way in handicaps.

Editors Rating - 3

Trainer J CHANNON

2026 Flat Profile - Maho Bay

3 y bc Dubawi – La Pelosa   (Neil)

Beautifully Godolphin home bred, he made his debut at Kempton in December winning a 1m 3f maiden by 6l from Veritable, then reappeared at Newmarket recently winning a 1m 2f confined novice stakes by 3 ½ l from Amadeus Mozart. He has a Dante entry currently 12/1 and an English Derby entry currently 40/1 and that could be very generous.

Editors Rating    4 

Trainer C.Appleby

2026 Flat Profile - James J Braddock

3 y bc Zarak – Burkina Faso (Cliff)

Colt who falls in to the could be any thing category, he made his debut at Navan in October last year finishing 2nd in a 1m maiden, beaten ½ l by Sugar Goodson, then won a 1m maiden at the Curragh in November beating Cannes (gave 3lb), 6l. 

Joseph told The Punter: "We’re very happy with how he has matured over the winter. He was always a big, rangy colt that was going to be a better three-year-old and you’d be delighted with him stood up in front of you now. He has been training well, and the intention is to start him off in the Ballysax Stakes at Leopardstown in a few weeks. It’ll be a step up in class for him, but you don’t see many Curragh maidens won by further than he won his, so he’s earned his shot. He’s a horse with plenty of talent."

He has entries in Both English and Irish derby’s and whilst he may not reach those heights he should win some decent races this season

Editors Rating - 3

Trainer J O’Brien

2026 Flat Profile - Item

3 y ch c Frankel – Capla Temptress (Steve)

Interesting unbeaten colt who made his debut at Kempton last September winning a 7f maiden by 3 ½ l from Devon Island, then 3 weeks later at Bath won a 1m restricted novice stakes by 3 ½ l from Blue Courvoiser. He has a Dante entry, currently 12/1 and an Epsom Derby entry currently 50/1. He is well bred and should step up markedly on what he has achieved so far.

Editors Rating - 3

Trainer A Balding

2026 Flat Profile - Go Rimbaud

3 y bc Palace Pier – Featuring  (Bob)

He made his debut at Leicester in September last year, finishing 4th in a 7f maiden, beaten 3 1/4l by Moving Shadow, then in October at Kempton was 2nd in a 1m maiden, beaten 5 ½ l by Talk of New York, and in November again at Kempton was 2nd in a 7f novice stakes, beaten a head by Fort Rock (gave 7lb). 

He got off the mark at Kempton recently, winning a 1m maiden by 1l from Besieged. A mile looks his trip and whilst he holds no flashy entries, he should win a couple of handicaps at least this season

Editors Rating - 3

Trainer J &T Gosden

2026 Flat Profile - Gethin

4 yr gr g Ghaiyyath – Aniseed  (Cliff, Neil)

Very lightly raced 4 year old, he is held in high regard by Owen Burrows and will hopefully win a group 1 this season. He made his debut at Nottingham in October 2024, winning a 1m novice stakes by 6l from Holborn, then in April last year won a 1m 2f novice stakes at Newbury , beating Saddadd by 3 ½ l , then picked up an injury which caused him to miss the Derby and other big summer targets. 

He returned in September at Saint – Cloud in a 1m 4f listed stakes, finishing 2nd beaten a head by Best Secret and finished the Season with 2nd at Newmarket in another listed stakes, beaten 2 ¼ l by Liberty Lane (gave 6lb). 

Owen Burrows told The Punter: I love him and see him as a mile and a half horse, I was gutted when he missed the Derby and he can hopefully make up for that this season." He reappeared at Kempton recently winning a 1m 2f listed stakes by 3 ¼ l from Devils Advocate and looks set for a successful season.

Editors Rating - 4

Trainer O.Burrows

2026 Flat Profile - Faiyum

4 y bf Frankel – Quail   (Bob)

One of a few who didn’t race at 2, she made her debut at Naas in March last year winning a 1m fillies maiden beating Wannabe Royal2 ¾ l, then followed up in May at Killarney, winning a 1m fillies conditions stakes by 2 ½ l from De Novo (received 4lb). Stepped up to group 3 company, she finished 2nd beaten 1 ¼ l by Barnavara at Naas over 1m 2f, then finished the season in September at Gowran Park, winning a 1m 1f group 3 fillies stakes by 7l from Higher Leaves ( gave 5lb). 

She reappeared at the Curragh in early April, finishing 3rd in a 1m group 3 fillies stakes, beaten 2 ½ l by Celestial Orbit (received 3lb), She holds a couple of group 2 entries over 1m 2f and should pay her way at that level.

Editors Rating - 3

Trainer G Lyons

2026 Flat Profile - Enoch

One of the dark horses, he made his debut at Newmarket in September last year winning a 7f confined maiden stakes by 1 ¼ l from Battle Apple. He holds a Derby entry and is 66/1 currently, he should win races this season, at what level remains to be seen.

Editors Rating - 3

Trainer J&T Gosden

2026 Flat profile - Double Rush

4 y bc Blue Point  - Duet (Bob, Steve)

Well named sprinter, he made his debut at Windsor in August 2024, finishing 2nd in a 6f novice stakes, beaten 4 ¾ l by Midnight Thunder, then in September at Haydock was 4th beaten 1 ¾ l by Defence Minister (gave 7lb) in another 6f novice stakes. In October in another 6f novice stakes he was 5th, beaten 8 ¾ l by Arctic Voyage, then got off the Mark at Wolverhampton in March last year winning a 6f maiden stakes by 4l from French Strand (received 5 lb), and followed up at Newmarket in April, winning a 6f handicap by 1 ¼ l from Bob Mali (gave 3lb). 

At York in June he was 3rd in a 6f handicap , beaten 2 ¾ l by Hucklesbrook (received 2lb), then in July was 2nd again at Hamilton in a 6f handicap, beaten ¾ l by Nariko ( gave 1 lb). He finished the season at Ascot in September, finishing 15th, beaten 12 ¾ l by Brosay, and was trained by Charlie Hills to this point. Moved to Andrew Balding he reappeared at Newmarket recently winning a 6f handicap by 4 ¾ l from Coul Angel (gave 4lb), and should win again at handicap level at least this season.

Editors Rating - 3

Trainer A Balding

2026 Flat Profile - Diamond Necklace

3 y bf St Marks Basilica – Prudenzia  (Bob)

Unbeaten filly who made her debut at the Curragh in August last year winning a 7f fillies Juvenile race by 1 ½ l from Minerva (gave 3lb), then followed up at Leopardstown in September winning a 7f listed fillies stakes by 2 ¼ l from Sukanya, and finished the season at Longchamp in August, winning the 1m group 1 Criterium des Pouliches for fillies by 1l from Green Spirit.

Aidan O’Brien told The Punter: "She’s very much like her sire St Mark’s Basilica. She’s made great progress from two to three. She’s very strong, very natural and takes no training. We were a bit surprised just how much she showed last season, and we were happy to finish up with her for the season, as it was all going to be about her three-year-old campaign with her. Christophe was always very besotted by her. Listening to the lads, it’s sounding like she could be more like to go for the French Guineas and Precise could go to Newmarket. That seems to be the thinking at the minute. After that, she could be one for the Prix de Diane back in France."

Editors Rating - 5

Trainer A O’Brien

2026 Flat Profile - Daryz

4y BC Sea The Stars – Daryakana  (Cliff, Cod, Neil)

It is a great sporting Decision by the Aga Khan stud to keep last year s Arc De Triomphe winner in training, Nemone Routh, racing manager of the Aga Khan Studs in France told The Punter: "Daryz has taken his race very well and is in good form following his top-class performance. He is a beautiful horse who resembles his sire and has a great constitution. He progressed throughout the season and we are very much looking forward to seeing what he can accomplish next year.  He's a very genuine horse and we thought sending him to stud would send the wrong message."

He made his debut at Longchamp in April last year, winning a 1m 2f maiden for unraced 3 year old colts and geldings by ¾ l from Wonderlust, then in May at Longchamp won a 1m 2f conditions stakes by ¾ l from Oracle. In June again at Longchamp he won a 1m 2f listed stakes by 4 ½ l from Poschiavo , then 3 weeks later stepping up to group 2 company  at Saint Cloud, won over 1m 2f beating Bay City Roller ¾ l. In August at York he disappointed in the 1m 2f group 1 Juddmonte stakes, finishing 6th beaten 12 ¼ l behind Ombudsman, then in September at Longchamp was 2nd to Croix Du Nord in a 1m 2f group 3. 

The season finished on a high in the 1m 4f Group 1 Prix de LArc de Triomphe in October, beating Minnie Hauk a head. He reappeared at Longchamp recently winning a the 1m 2f group 1 Prix Gany by 3 ½ l from Bright Picture.

Editors Rating - 4

Trainer F H Graffard

2026 Flat Profile - Commandment

3 y bc Into  Mischief – Sippican Harbor (Cod)

One of Cod’s regular American Picks, he made his debut at Keeneland in October last year finishing 4th in a 6f maiden special weight beaten 5 ¼ l by Local Knowledge, then in January this year at Gulf Stream Park won a 1m listed stakes by 6 ¼  from Roger That Dana, and followed up over course and distance in February winning a grade 2 by a neck from Chief Wallabee (received 2 lb). 

At the end of March at Gulfstream he won the 1m grade 1 Curlin Florida Derby by a nose from The Puma. He holds an entry in the Kentucky Derby and looks to be a major player at top level Stateside this season

Editors Rating  5 

Trainer B.Cox

2026 Flat Profile - Christmas Day

3 y bc Camelot – Beauty (Cod)

Above average 2 year old who made his debut at Galway in August last year finishing 3rd in a 1m maiden beaten 5 ¼ l by stable mate Action (gave 5lb), then 3 weeks later at Tipperary finished 5th in a 1m 1f maiden, beaten 6 ½ l by Endorsement (gave 5lb). He got off the mark in September at Gowran Park, winning a 1m maiden by ½ l from Hedjet, and followed up at Leopardstown in October winning a 1m 1f group 3 by a short head from A Boy named Susie, and reappeared recently at Leopardstown winning a 1m 2f group 3 by ½ l from Endorsement (received 3lb). 

He has a Dante entry currently 4/1 and entries in BOTH English and Irish Derbies 14/1 for Epsom and 10/1 Curragh. On breeding he should improve over the season and as he steps up in trip.

Editors Rating - 4

Trainer A O’Brien

2026 Flat Profile - Charles Darwin

3 y bc No Nay Never – Muirin  (Neil)

Smart 2 year old who’s season ended early after an injury, he made his debut at the Curragh in April last year, finishing 4th in a 5f EBF Farms race, beaten ½ l by Aegina (received 2 lb), then at Navan 2 weeks later, won a 6f maiden by 5 ½ l from Harmani, and followed up in May at Naas winning a 5f stakes race by 3 ¼ l from Cardiff By The Sea ( received 8lb). He was last seen in June at Royal Ascot winning the 5f group 2 Norfolk Stakes by 2 ¼ l from Wise Approach. 

Aidan O’Brien told The Punter: "He could be a very good sprinter. He’ll run in the trials for the Commonwealth Cup and all being well will get to the race itself at Royal Ascot in good shape. He’s a real block of a horse, very powerful."

He holds an Irish 2000 Guineas entry 

Editors Rating - 4

Trainer A O’Brien

2026 Flat Profile - Calendar Girl

3 y br f Advertise – Plucky Lass (Cliff)

Classy filly who made her debut at Newbury in July last year, winning a 7f maiden fillies stakes by 3 ½ l from Sydney Rock, then at Epsom in August was 2nd in a 7f fillies novice stakes, beaten ¾ l by Just Call Me Angel (received 7lb). In September at Doncaster she won a 6 ½ f 2 year old sales stakes by ½ l from Song Of The Clyde (gave 11 lb), and finished the season at Newmarket with victory in a 7f group 3 beating Mubasimah a neck. 

She holds entries in both English and Irish 1000 guineas and should win decent races this season.

Editors Rating 3 

Trainer O.Burrows

2026 Flat Profile - Calandagan

5 y bg Gleneagles – Calayana (Cod)

Probably the best 1m 4f horse in the World now, he will ensure a strong performance from the Cod Squad again. He made his debut at Deauville in August 2023, finishing 3rd in a 1m 2 year old maiden for unraced horses, beaten 3l by Metropolitan, He was gelded and reappeared in October at Chantilly, winning a 1m 1f conditions stakes for 2 year olds by 10 l from Silver Spur (received 5lb), then in March 2024 was 2nd  in a 1m 2f listed stakes, beaten ¾ l by Bright Picture, then in April at Longchamp, won a 1m 2f group 3 by 1 ¾ l from Bright Picture. 

In May over 1m 3f at Longchamp he won a group 3 by 1 ¾ l from Trafalgar Square then in June followed up at Royal Ascot winning the 1m 4f Group 2 King Edward V11 stakes by 6l from Space Legend. In August at York in the 1m 2f Group1 Juddmonte International stakes he was 2nd beaten 1l by City of Troy then at Ascot in October, finished 2nd in the 1m 2f group 1 Champion Stakes beaten 1/2l by Anmaat (gave 4lb). 

He reappeared at Meydan last April finishing 2nd in the 1m 4f group 1 Sheema Classic, beaten 1 ¼ l by Danon Decile , then in June at Epsom was 2nd in the 1m 4f Group 1 Coronation Cup beaten ½ l by Jan Brughel. At this point his ability to win a Group 1 was questioned following  4 2nd s in a row, but things were about to change big time. 3 weeks later at he won the 1m 4f Group 1 Prix de Saint Cloud by 3 ½ l from Aventure (received 3lb), then followed up at Royal Ascot winning the 1m 4f Group 1 King George V1 and Queen Elizabeth Stakes by 1l from Kalpana, 

He rolled on at Ascot in October winning the 1m 2f group 1 Champion Stakes by 2 ¼ l from Ombudsman, and finished the season in Japan with victory in the 1m 4f Group 1 Japan Gold Cup, beating Masquerade Ball a head. He reappeared at Meydan in March this year winning the 1m 4f Group 1 Sheema Classic turf by ¾ l from West Wind blows, and now looks almost invincible over 1m 4f at top level.

Editors Rating - 5

Trainer F H Graffard

2026 Flat Profile - Bow Echo

3 y bc Night of Thunder – Aristocatic Lady ( Bob, Cliff, Neil, Steve)

Exciting unbeaten colt with some top class form as a 2year old. He made his debut at Newbury in August last year, winning a 1m maiden by 1l from Be The Standard, then followed up at Haydock in September, winning a 1m listed stakes by 1l from the highly regarded Publish, and finished the season with victory at Newmarket 3 weeks later taking the 1m group 2 Royal Lodge stakes by 1l from Humidity. 

He holds a 2000 Guineas entry and is just 9/2 at the time of writing. He should win some top class races this season at around a mile.

Editors Rating - 5

Trainer G. Boughey

2026 Flat Profile - Asfoora

7 y bb m Flying Artie – Golden Child  (Cliff)

Top class sprinting mare who has won 12 of her 29 starts, she made her debut at Colac in December 2021, winning a 5f maiden plate, and followed up at Stawell in January 2022, winning a 5f handicap, and then at Caulfield 3 weeks later won another 5f handicap by 1l from Jillette (received 3lb).

At Caulfield in February she was 3ed in a 6f fillies group 3, beaten ¾ l by Argentia , then in September at Sandown (Aus), won a 5f handicap. 2 weeks later she was 7th in another 5f handicap, beaten 2l by Wolflands (received 8lb), then at Caulfield in October won a 5f group 2 by 2 ¾ l from Kallos (received 2lb). She followed up at Flemington 2 weeks later winning a 5f group 3 by ¾ l from Veranskova (received 7lb), then in February 2023, at Sandown (Aus0, was 3rd in a 5f group 1 beaten 1l by Uncommon James (gave 1lb). In March she was 4th in a 5f group 1 handicap beaten 1 ¾ l by Mariamia ( received 2lb), then in April at Ascot (Aus), was 4th again in a 6f conditions stakes, beaten ¾ l by Overpass (gave 4lb). 

In September at Caulfield she won a 5f group 3 by 1l from Midwest  then 3 weeks later at Moonee Valley was 2nd in a 5f group 1 beaten 11/4 by Imperatriz, and in October at Caulfield returned to the winner’s enclosure, taking a5f group 2 by 3l from Uncommon Jones (gave 4lb. In November she was only 9th in a 6f Group 1 at Flemington, beaten 7 ¼ l by Imperatiz , then in February 2024, at Caulfield was 2nd in a 5f group 2, beaten 1l by Kallos (gave 3lb), then 2 weeks later over course and distance was 10th beaten 2 ½ l by Queman in a Group 1 Handicap. 

A month later at Rosehill,  she was 4th, beaten ¾ l by Zapateo (received 2 lb), in another Group 1 handicap, then in England in May was 4th at Haydock in a 5gf group 2 beaten 2 ¾ l by Kerdos. In June at Royal Ascot she won the 5f Group 1 King Charles 11 stakes by 1l from Regional (gave 3lb), then in August at Goodwood was 2nd in the 5f group 2 King George stakes, beaten a short head by Big Evs (received 5lb). 2 weeks later at York she was 4th, beaten 1 ¾ l by Bradsell (gave 3lb) in the 5f group 1 Nunthorpe Stakes. She reappeared last year back in Australia, winning a 5f group 3 at Morphettville by ½ l from Sghirripa (gave 4lb), then in April over 6f at the same track was 7th beaten 2 ¾ l by Charm Stone.

Back in England in June, she was 5th beaten 2l by American Affair (gave 3lb),  in the 5f Group 1 King Charles 11 stakes, then in August at Goodwood was 7th in the 5f group 2 King George stakes, beaten 2 ¼ l by JM Jungle (gave 3lb). In August at York she won the 5f group 1 Nunthorpe stakes by 1 ¼ l from Ain’t Nobody (gave 1 lb), then in September at the Curragh was 7th beaten 2 ¾ l by Arizona Blaze ( gave 2lb). She finished the season with victory at Longchamp, taking the 5f Prix de l’Abbaye by ½ l from Jawwal (gave 4lb). 

This is her last season and I hope she can win a couple of group races again this summer

Editors Rating   4 

Trainer H Dwyer

2026 Flat Profile - Amor De Contramano

3 y rg c Gouvernour Morris – Anelada (Neil)

It will be interesting to hear how Neil picked this, he made his debut at Palermo (Argentina) on 1 May last year winning the Grade 1 Gran Premio Montevideo over 7 f by 10 from Liberto then in June was 2nd in the Group 1 Gran Premio Estrellas Juvenile - Copa Sr Raul F M Lottero over 1m beaten 1 ½ l by Drive Joy. I have no idea about the Argentinian programme book, but he looks a useful sort who may win another group 1 this season

Editors Rating  - 2

Trainer J Saldivia

2026 Flat Profile - Amelia Earhart

3 y bf Camelot – Venus De Milo (Peej)

Interesting filly who made her debut at Leopardstown in July last year, finishing 3rd in 7f fillies maiden, beaten 2 ½ l by Phenomenal Filly, and 2 weeks later at Galway was 2nd in a 7f fillies maiden, beaten 4 ¼ l by Pivotal Attack, and then in September at Doncaster was 2nd again in a 7f fillies maiden, beaten a neck by Classic Cuvee. 2 weeks later at the Curragh she was 4th beaten 4 ¾ l by Black Caviar Gold, in a fillies 7f group 3 and finished the season at Leopardstown in October, winning a 1m fillies maiden by 7l from Chasing Paradise (gave 5lb). She holds an Irish guineas entry and is 33/1 for that and has entries in Both English and Irish Oaks, which given her pedigree look more suitable, though the 8/1 for the Epsom version looks plenty short enough on her achievements to date.

Editors Rating - 2

Trainer A O’Brien

2026 Flat Profile - Alther Walden

4 y bg Study of Man – Alternanthera  (Bob)

Interesting pick , he was unraced at 2, and made his debut at Windsor in July last year, finishing 2nd in a 1m novice stakes, then 2 weeks later at Nottingham was 5th beaten 3 ¾ l by Vincent Rocks (gave 2lb), in a 1m restricted novice stakes. He got off the mark at Catterick in August, wining a 1m 4f restricted novice stakes by an eye catching 14l from In The Post (gave 3lb), and followed up at Newcastle in March this year winning a 1m 4f handicap by 2 ¾ l from Rastnet (gave 3lb). 

He is obviously well thought of as he holds a Chester Cup entry and looks a progressive sort who should win a handicap or 2 this season. He made history at Catterick, becoming the first Hungarian bred to win in the UK since racing post records began. Alther Walden, a son of Study Of Man, was bred by Hungary's Babolna National Stud and has a poignant story. He was part of a project driven by stud manager Zsolt Hegedus, who had planned to offer four Hungarian-bred yearlings at Baden-Baden in a bid to promote his country's bloodstock industry but died before it came to fruition.

He had been bought in utero through Oliver St Lawrence for 18,000gns at Tattersalls as his dam Alternanthera is from Lanwades Stud's famous family of Alpinista. Billy Jackson-Stops secured Alther Walden for €34,000 in Germany, when offered through Gestut Luenzen and he was scoring on his third start in the colours of Blue Starr Racing.He reappeared at Mussleburgh and was pulled up in a 2m hamdicap

Editors Rating - 3

Trainer G.Scott

2026 Flat Profile - Adonius

2 y ch g Soldiers Call – Dubai Paradise (Martin)

A rare 2 year old pick and a first entry in the handbook for the Rebecca Menzies stable, he made his debut at Mussleburgh at the beginning of April, winning a 5f restricted maiden by 7l from Katies Knight (received 3lb), and followed up over course and distance 8 days later winning a novice stakes by a neck from Rlasthope (received 5lb). He has a listed race entry, and is difficult to assess but looks capable of winning again

Editors Rating 3   

Trainer R. Menzies

2026 Flat Profile - Addison Grey

4 y gr g Havana Grey – Moon Song (Neil)

The leader of the grey brigade he made his debut at Southwell in November 2024 winning a 6f restricted maiden by 3l from Midnight City, then at Doncaster in April last year was 7th beaten 5 ¼ l by Sixtygeesbaby (gave 2lb), and next at Salisbury in July won a 6f novice stakes by an eye catching 17 l beating Scent Of May (received 10 lb). In August at Chepstow in a 6f handicap he was 3rd beaten ¾ l by Roberto Caro (received 1 lb), then at Newmarket in August won Neil’s favourite race the 6f Grey Horse handicap by ¾ l from Binhareer (gave 6lb). 

At Doncaster in September in a 5 ½ f handicap he was 10th beaten 4 ½ l by Eternal Sunrise (received 14 lb), then was gelded during the winter and returned in April at Newbury finishing 2nd in a 6f handicap beaten a head by Mirabeau (received 1 lb). He should win a couple more sprint handicaps this season

Editors Rating 3 

Trainer C.Cox

2026 Flat Profile - Abashiri

3 y bf Frankel – Sobetsu (Martin)

One of the dark horses, she is beautifully bred and made her debut at Kempton in November last year winning a 1m fillies maiden by 4l from Venetia. She holds entries in both English and Irish guineas, and is currently 16/1 for the English version. A more realistic target on pedigree is the Oaks for which she is a 10/1 chance and she looks set for a good season at op level.

Editors Rating - 4

Trainer C.Appleby

2026 Flat - What's in a name?

James J Braddock 

James Walter Braddock (June 7, 1905 – November 29, 1974) was an American boxer who was the world heavyweight champion from 1935 to 1937.

Fighting under the name James J. Braddock (ostensibly to follow the pattern set by two prior world boxing champions, James J. Corbett and James J. Jeffries), Braddock was known for his spoiling, counterpunching style, powerful right hand, and iron chin. 

He lost several bouts because of chronic hand injuries and was forced to work on the docks and collect social assistance to feed his family during the Great Depression. He made a comeback, and in 1935 he fought Max Baer for the world heavyweight championship and won. For this unlikely feat he was given the nickname "Cinderella Man" by Damon Runyon. Braddock was managed by Joe Gould.

Montezuma 

Montezuma II (born 1466—died c. June 30, 1520, Tenochtitlán, within modern Mexico City) was the ninth Aztec emperor of Mexico, famous for his dramatic confrontation with the Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés.

In 1502 Montezuma succeeded his uncle Ahuitzotl as the leader of an empire that had reached its greatest extent, stretching to what is now Honduras and Nicaragua, but that was weakened by the resentment of the subject tribes to the increasing demands for tribute and victims for the religious sacrifices. Montezuma was commander of the army and organized extensive expeditions of conquest in deference to Huitzilopochtli, the god of war and of the sun. Through astrologers, the god instilled in the emperor a kind of fatalism in the face of an uncertain future.

Schrödinger's Cat

Schrödinger's cat is a famous 1935 quantum mechanics thought experiment by Erwin Schrödinger, illustrating the absurdity of applying quantum superposition to everyday objects. A cat in a sealed box is linked to a random subatomic event that may or may not kill it, theoretically placing the cat in a simultaneous "alive and dead" state until observed.

2026 Flat - Bonus Races and Scoring

All races in the UK and Ireland, Group and listed races in France, Group and Grade 1 level weights races World Wide

Group/ Grade 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)

Heritage handicaps 25 points. 

All other races     10

2nd place in Bonus races 12 points + tote return

Grand Slam , there are 4 grand slam events, 2 on the flat at Royal Ascot and York in August, Cheltenham and Aintree over jumps.  the top scoring trainer at these meetings gains an extra 20 points. Any one winning all 4 on the bounce completes the Grand Slam and gets another 20 point bonus.

Single Pick Bonus of double points, unless race is bonus race, when only the points value of the race is added as a bonus.

Bonus Races

2,000 GUINEAS NEWMARKET, MAY 

1,000 GUINEAS NEWMARKET, 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 

KING CHARLES III Stakes (Kings Stand)  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                                      

INTERNATIONAL STAKES  York

NUNTHORPE STAKES YORK,   AUGUST                               

IRISH CHAMPION STAKES , LEOPARDSTOWN, SEPTEMBER 

ST LEGER DONCASTER,  SEPTEMBER 

PRIX DE L'ARC DE TRIOMPHE LONGCHAMP OCTOBER 

CHAMPION STAKES  ASCOT,   OCTOBER 

QUEEN ELIZABETH II STAKES ASCOT,  OCTOBER

2026 Flat - Previous Champs and Chumps

Previous Champs and Chumps

Figures in brackets are point’s 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

Flat 2022   Neil 838.73                Spoon Cod 250.8

Flat 2023   Bob  995.46              Spoon   Peej  432.74

Flat   2024 Neil 1039.33              Spoon  Bob 553.22

Flat   2025  Cod 1037.94             Spoon  Cliff  328.98 

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

Jumps 22/23  Peej  1226.22             Spoon  Cliff  680.42

Jumps 23/4    Peej   1111.9                  Spoon Cod 639. 57

Jumps 24/5    Steve 794.57               Spoon Martin 351.45

Jumps 25/26  Neil      830.51              Spoon  Cliff    396.25

2026 Flat - Editor's Introduction

Well the biggest interest on the flat revolves around a nine year old gelding and twice winning champion hurdler, Constitution Hill, who starts with a BHA mark of 101. At what level can he compete, as some big names in the middle distances remain in training, Calandagan, Daryz and Ombudsman the most noteable.

Also given the good ground at Newbury in April was deemed unsuitable, for Constitution Hill, Peej will be doing a rain dance come the big summer meetings.  The domination of Coolmore and Godolpin is being challenged by Wathnan and Amo racing so another big season lies ahead.

We have 109 different horses, and the most popular are Bow Echo, Scandinavia, Precise, Raaheeb with 4 picks each.89 of which are single picks.

There are 43 covered here, enjoy the read.

The Editor

2025/26 Boozy Punter Horse of the Season

Congratulations to...

Lossiemouth

Neil's single pick of Willie Mullins' star mare propelled him to the title. 

Lossiemouth started at Punchestown in November as 1/5F for the Morgiana Hurdle and coasted to a 19-length victory under Paul Townend for 42.4 points.

Next up was the December Hurdle at Leopardstown on the 29th of that month. Lossiemouth, the 4/6 favourite, duelled with another top mare in Gordon Elliott's Brighterdaysahead but ultimately came out on top by a length and bagged 53.34 points for the eventual champ.

The two horses met again at Leopardstown in February for the Irish Champion Hurdle. This time it was Brighterdaysahead who came out on top by three and a quarter lengths. That sparked even more pf a debate than usual about Lossiemouth's Cheltenham target.

With Nicky Henderson's Sir Gino and Constitution Hill ruled out, the Champion Hurdle became the obvious target. Lossiemouth was the 7/5F ahead of old rival Brighterdaysahead and top British challenger The New Lion in the betting.

Picking up the lead after the turn for home Townend waited until after the last to let Lossiemouth go and she raced up the hill to an impressive six and a half length win and 79.8 points.

The top three:

175.54 - Lossiemouth (42.4 + 53.34 +79.8)

175.26 - No Drama This End (52 + 42.9 + 52.9 +27.46)

139.56 - Brighterdaysahead (57.5 + 26.8 + 55.26)

2025/26 Jumps Issue 25 - Tenth Crown for Neil

Headlines

Doyen Quest Lands Oaksey Chase

Report

We finish the season at Sandown on Saturday where in the 2m 6f grade 2 chase Doyen Quest (Cliff) went to post, Led, led narrowly or disputed lead from 5th, not fluent 14th, led clearly 5 out, ridden and went clear run-in, kept on well, winning by 6l. He gets 47.5 points.

The John Torpey Memorial Trophy

              April    Total

Neil           58.46       830.51

Steve         116          796.79

Bob           55.26       747.55

Peej           00         443.94

Cod        86           419.7

Martin      31        412,16

Cliff          47.5        396.25

So Congratulations to Neil who claims the Title, Steve picks up April trainer of the month and the Ed has another spoon

Stats Per String

          Runs        Wins

Martin      57     14

Bob           53   21

Cliff           6014

Neil          68 22

Peej           57 12

Cod           57   9

Steve          62  21

Weeks Losers

Tiptoptim, Thistle Ask , Resplendent Grey

2025/26 Jumps Issue 24 - Set for a last week showdown

Headlines

Wil stars at Warwick 

No Drama At Perth

Report

Apologies to Martin I missed Wilstar a few weeks ago, he won a 2m novice hurdle at warwick, In touch with leaders, headway when not fluent 2 out, led last, ridden out winning by 1 ¾ l. He gets 25 points.

At Perth yesterday in the 3m listed novice hurdle, No Drama This End (Neil), went to post, Pressed leader, clear with one other when led narrowly 2 out, ridden and asserted inside final 110yds, winning by 3 ½ l. He gets 27.46 points.

The John Torpey Memorial Trophy

              April    Total

Neil           58.46       830.51

Steve         116          796.79

Bob           55.26       747.55

Peej           00         443.94

Cod        86           419.7

Martin      31        412,16

Cliff          00        348.75

Stats Per String

          Runs        Wins

Martin      57     14

Bob           53   21

Cliff           57  14

Neil          67 22

Peej           56 12

Cod           57   9

Steve          61  21

Weeks Losers

Innamorato, Myretown, Calico

Weekend Runners

Friday 

Perth

1.30 Wilstar

Saturday 

Sandown

1.45 Wilstar

2.20 Doyen Quest, 

2.55 Jonbon, Thistle Ask, 

3.30 Resplendent Grey

4.02 Iberico Lord

4.40 Be Aware , Doyen Quest

5.15 Hot Fuss

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2025/26 Jumps Issue 23 - Three in with a chance of the title

Headlines

Maximus Points for Cod in Grand National

Jango Baie lands Aintree Bowl

Days brightens up Aintree

A Grey Dawn at Aintree

Report

We start at Aintree on Thursday where in the 3m 1f grade 1 Aintree Bowl case Jango Baie (Steve), went to post, Didn't always jump with fluency, prominent early, not fluent then in touch with leaders after 2nd, hit 12th, left in second 14th, led but faced challenge before 3 out, left well clear 2 out, ridden briefly before last, winning easily by 16 l. He gets 54 points.

In the 2m 4f grade 1 Aintree Hurdle, Brighterdaysahead (Bob), took her chance, Raced in second, briefly led 6th, led 7th, hit 3 out, edged left before last, ridden and kept on well run-in, winning by 2 ¼ l. She gets 55.26 points.

On Friday in the 2m 4f grade 1 Melling Chase Grey Dawning ( Neil, Peej, Steve), went to post, Soon in touch with leaders, headway and disputing second 5 out, challenging after 2 out, led narrowly last, ridden and kept on run-in, all out, winning by a neck. Steve gets 62 points, Neil, Peej 31. 

In the 4m2f  Grand National Premier handicap chase I Am Maximus (Cod), took his chance, Midfield, hit 22nd (2nd Bechers), pushed along and headway from 2 out, went fourth last, ridden to lead inside final furlong, stayed on winning by 2 ½ l. He gets 86 points.

The John Torpey Memorial Trophy

              April    Total

Neil           31         803.05

Steve         116          796.79

Bob           55.26       747.55

Peej           0         443.94

Cod        86           419.7

Martin     31        387.16

Cliff          00        348.75

Aintree Grand Slam

Steve   116

Cod       86

Bob       55.26

Neil       31

Martin       31

So Congratulations to Steve who gets the 20 points.

Stats Per String

          Runs        Wins

Martin      56     13

Bob           53   21

Cliff           57  14

Neil          65  21

Peej           55  13

Cod           57   9

Steve          61  21

Weeks Losers

Lulamba, Mambonumberfive, Impaire Et Passe , Pic D’Orhy, The New Lion, Jazzy Matty, Hot Fuss, Regents Stroll  Doyen Quest , Wendigo, Baron Noir , Sober Glory , L’Eau Du Sud, Gidleigh Park , Il Est Francais, Salvator Mundi , Be Aware , Masked Man , Hewick, Doddiethegreat, Strong Leader, Jagwar, Captain Cody, Banbridge, Lecky Watson, Haiti Couleurs, Johnnywho, Jordans 

Weekend Runners

Friday 

Ayr

3.30 Myretown

Saturday 

Ayr

1.10 Calico

2.55 Kateria

Bangor

4.45 Jukebox King

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2025/26 Jumps Issue 22 - Ready for Aintree

The John Torpey Memorial Trophy

              April    Total

Neil           00         772.05

Bob           00          692.29

Steve         00            660.79

Peej           00         443.94

Martin      00        356.16

Cliff          00        348.75

Cod        00           333.7

Stats Per String

          Runs        Wins

Martin      50     13

Bob           48    20

Cliff           50   14

Neil          59   20

Peej           49   12

Cod           47    8

Steve          53  19

Weeks Losers

We’re Red And Blue, Jimmy Du Seuil, The Jukebox Kid, Macho Man

Weekend Runners

Friday 

Aintree

1.45 Hot Fuss, Iberico Lord, Jazzy Matty

2.20 Regents Stroll, Wendigo, Doyen Quest, 

2.55 Sober Glory, Baron Noir, 

3.30 Jonbon, Impaire Et Passe, Grey Dawning, Gidleigh Park, L’Eau Du Sud

4.05 Il Est Francais

4.40 No Drama This End , Masked Man

5.05 Jazzy Matty

Saturday 

Aintree

12.45 Salvator Mundi, Be Aware

1.20 Doddiethegreat

1.55 Masked Man

2.30 Myretown

3.05 Wodhooh, Strong Leader, Hewick, Doddiethegreat, 

4.00 I Am Maximus, Jagwar, Haiti Couleurs, JohnnyWho, Captain Cody, Jordans. Lecky Watson, Banbridge, 

News

Jonbon will miss the Grand National meeting after not being declared for Friday's JCB Melling Chase (3.30), denying him the chance to extend his unbeaten record at Aintree. Henderson said: “Everything’s fine with him. We’ve had a long chat about it and decided to keep him for Sandown.

"We just felt he’s had two hard races in quick succession. The Ascot race was tough and Nico [de Boinville]’s view was that he might have been a bit flat at Cheltenham.

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2025/26 Jumps Issue 21 - Nothing doing

The John Torpey Memorial Trophy

              March    Total

Neil            133.3         772.05

Bob           182.98    692.29

Steve         27            660.79

Peej           81.9         443.94

Martin      00        356.16

Cliff          00        348.75

Cod        133.56         333.7

So Congratulations to Bob who is March Trainer of the Month

Stats Per String

          Runs        Wins

Martin      49      13

Bob           48    20

Cliff           48   14

Neil          59   20

Peej           48   12

Cod           47    8

Steve          53  19

Weeks Losers

Jukebox king

Week End Runners

Saturday 

Haydock

2.12 We’re Red And Blue

Sunday 

Fairyhouse

2.40 Bambino Fever, A Path To Ronda, Kingston Queen

5.00 Final Demand, Jimmy Du Seuil, Salvator Mundi

News

Willie Mullins has been dealt a blow after the top-class Ballyburn was ruled out for the rest of this season and the next campaign due to injury. The eight-year-old looked near to his top-class best when finishing runner-up behind Home By The Lee in the Stayers' Hurdle at this month's Cheltenham Festival. However, he will be off the track for a significant period of time following his setback.

Mullins told the Sporting Life: "Ballyburn has unfortunately sustained an injury that will rule him out for the rest of this season and next year too. It's very disappointing given how well he ran at Cheltenham."

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2025/26 Jumps Issue 20 - No points added

The John Torpey Memorial Trophy

              March    Total

Neil            133.3         772.05

Bob           182.98    692.29

Steve         27            660.79

Peej           81.9         443.94

Martin      00        356.16

Cliff          00        348.75

Cod        133.56         333.7

Stats Per String

           Runs        Wins

Martin      49      13

Bob           47    20

Cliff           48   14

Neil          59   20

Peej           48   12

Cod           47    8

Steve          53  19

The Weeks Losers

Queenofthejukebox

Weekend Runners

Sunday 

Ascot

3.05 Innamorato

News

Nicky Henderson described Sir Gino as "different class" after he had to be put down after failing to recover from an infection, adding that the loss of his star hurdler will "leave an awful hole in Seven Barrows". The six-year-old fractured his pelvis in the Unibet Hurdle at Cheltenham in January and picked up the infection while recovering.

"It's horrible and we're going to miss him," Henderson said. "Karolina [Wernerova, groom] has looked after him all along and Dan [Williams] used to ride him every day. From the very beginning we knew he was different class. He could do anything, and his work was always brilliant."

A 21st-century first happened at the recent Cheltenham Festival. Gaelic Warrior became the first horse to win the Gold Cup having also landed the Arkle earlier in their career.

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2025/26 Jumps Issue 19 - Bob takes Cheltenham honours

Headlines

Wodooh Lands Mares Hurdle

Dino gives Rivals the Blues in mares Chaes

Warrior slays rivals in Gold Cup

Report

We start at Cheltenham on Thursday where in the 2m 4f grade 1 Mares hurdle Wodhooh (Bob) went to post, Raced in third, headway before 2 out, led before last, soon pushed along, kept on well winning by 1l. She gets 53.68 points.

In the 3m grade 1 stayers hurdle Ballyburn ( Peej), went to post, Took keen hold, held up in rear, headway when short of room then not fluent last, hung left run-in, soon went second, kept on , 2nd beaten 1 ¼ l. He gets 28.4 points.

On Friday in the 2m 4f grade mares chase Dinoblue ( Cod), took her chance, Prominent, led 4 out, 3 lengths ahead last, ridden out, winning by 1 ¾ l. She gets 44.76 points

In the 3m 2gf grade 1 Gold Cup chase, Gaelic Warrior (Bob), Jango Baie (Steve), took their chances. 

Gaelic Warrior, Travelled strongly, disputed lead, lost position but prominent after 2nd, led going easily before 2 out, 4 lengths ahead last, pushed along and went clear run-in, winning by 8l. He gets 82.5 points.

Jango Baie in touch with leaders, not fluent 3 out, went second 2 out, 4 lengths down last, kept on but no match for winner 2nd beaten 8l. He gets 27 points.

The John Torpey Memorial Trophy

              March    Total

Neil            133.3         772.05

Bob           182.98    692.29

Steve         27            660.79

Peej           81.9         443.94

Martin      00        356.16

Cliff          00        348.75

Cod        133.56         333.7

Cheltenham Grand Slam

Bob         162.98

Cod       133.56

Neil      133.3

Peej         81.9

Steve      27

So Bob gets the 20 points

Stats Per String

           Runs        Wins

Martin      49      13

Bob           47    20

Cliff           48   14

Neil          58    20

Peej           48   12

Cod           47    8

Steve          53  19

The Weeks Losers

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