Flat 2013 - Alphabetical list

Agent Allison                    Martin

AHZEEMAH                  Steve

AIKEN,                          Steve

AL KAZEEM                 Martin, Steve

Animal Kingdom           Neil

Anticipated,                   Peej

Ashdan                         Cod , Steve   

Ataraxis,                        Cliff

Bastion                             Martin

Battle of Marengo,        Cliff, Peej

Big Break,                    Tony

Boomshackerlacker     Neil

Bravodino                    Cliff

By The Light               Neil

Camelot,                       Cod, Martin, Neil, Peej, Tony

Cap O'Rushes              Neil   

Caravan Rolls On          Bob

Cavalryman                  Martin     

Cirrus de Aigles         Bob,  Cliff, Cod

CITYSCAPE               Steve

City Image                    Martin

Colour Vision             Cliff, Martin, Neil

Dandino                      Cod

Dawn Approach          Bob, Cliff, Cod, Martin, Neil Tony

DUNDONNELL          Steve

Duntle                         Cliff

ELUSIVE KATE         Steve

Encke,                         Cliff, Neil

Enobled                      Cliff

Enrol                           Bob

Farhh,                        Martin

Fire Blaze                  Martin

Fort Knox                   Bob

Foundry                      Bob

GHURAIR                 Steve

George Vancouver   Martin

Gospel Choir,              Peej  

 Havana Gold,             Peej, Steve

Havana Beat                 Bob

Horsted Keynes              Bob

Hot Snap                     Cod,Martin, Tony

Imperial Monarch      Tony

Indian Chief               Tony

Jack Dexter,               Peej

Just The Judge           Cod, Neil, Steve, Tony

Kingsbarns,               Cliff, Cod, Peej, Tony

King of Jazz,                Martin

Kodatice                   Cod  

  Kodicil                   Cod

Lady Nouf,               Tony  

Levitate,                     Peej

Liber Nauticus           Bob, Cliff, Tony

Lucky Dan                 Cod

Magic of Reality       Cliff

Mars,                         Neil,  Peej, Tony

Maureen,                  Cliff,  Peej

MINCE,                     Bob,  Steve

Moonlight Cloud         Cliff, Cod

MUJAZIF                   Steve

Nephrite                      Neil

NOBLE MISSION      Bob, Steve

Ocovango                  Neil

Olympic Glory,         Cliff, Martin, Peej, Steve, Tony

Orferve                     Cod  

Pallasator                   Bob

Parish Hall                 Martin

Pearl Secret                 Bob

Planteur                     Tony

Producer                       Martin

Reckless Abandon,   Cliff, Peej, Steve, Tony

Red Cadeaux            Tony

Regal Dan              Cod

Repeater                Neil    

Requested                Martin

Rite Of Passage,   Cod, Neil

Saburo                  Neil

Sajjhaa,                  Cliff

Secret Gesture         Tony

Shea Shea               Cod

Simenon                  Neil

Singersongwriter,    Bob

Sir Graham Wade    Bob, Cliff

SIR WALTER SCOTT   Tony

Sky Lantern,            Martin,  Peej

Society Rock             Cliff

Soft Falling Rain,   Bob

Solar Deity                 Peej

Soul                               Martin
St. Nicholas Abbey,    Cod, Neil, Peej

Swiss Spirit                    Bob

Tawhid,                      Neil

Telescope,                 Bob,  Peej, Steve , Tony

Testosterone,             Peej

Theodore Gericault    Cod

THE FUGUE               Steve

The Osteopath            Cod 

Tickled Pink               Neil

Toronado,                 Cliff, Cod, Neil, Martin, Neil Peej, Steve, Tony

TRADE STORM        Tony

TULLIUS                  Steve

VAN DER NEER        Steve

Was,                            Peej

What A Name             Cliff

Wentworth                Bob

Winning Express        Peej

Flat 2013 - The Strings

--> Cod, Ashdan, Camelot,  Cirrus de Aigles, Dandino,   Dawn Approach,  Hot Snap, Just The Judge, Kingsbairn, Kodatice, Kodicil, Lucky Dan, Moonlight Cloud , Orferve, Regal Dan, Rite Of Passage,  Shea Shea, Theodore Gericault, The Osteopath, Toronado, St Nicholas Abbey

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Ashers,  AHZEEMAH,  AIKEN,   AL KAZEEM,  ASHDAN, CITYSCAPE, DUNDONNELL, ELUSIVE KATE, GHURAIR, HAVANA GOLD,  JUST THE JUDGE,  MINCE, MUJAZIF, NOBLE MISSION ,OLYMPIC GLORY, RECKLESS ABANDON, TELESCOPE TORONADO,  TULLIUS,  THE FUGUE, VAN DER NEER, 

--> Tony, , Big Break, CAMELOT, Dawn  Approach,  Hot Snap, Imperial Monarch,  Indian Chief,   JUST THE JUDGE, Kingsbarns, Lady Nouf,  Liber Nauticus,  MARS,  OLYMPIC GLORY, Planteur,  RECKLESS ABANDON,  Red Cadeaux, Secret Gesture, SIR WALTER SCOTT, TELESCOPE, Toronado, TRADE STORM  

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Cliff  Ataraxis, Battle of Marengo,   Bravodino,  Cirrus Des Aigles , Colour Vision Dawn Approach, Duntle,   Encke, Enobled, Liber Nauticus, Magic of Reality,  Maureen  , Moonlight Cloud , Olympic Glory , Reckless Abandon, Sajjhaa, , Sir Graham Wade,    Society Rock, Toronado, What A Name

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Peej, Anticipated, Battle of Marengo, Camelot, Gospel Choir,  Havana Gold, Jack Dexter, Kingsbarns, Levitate, Mars, Maureen, Olympic Glory, Reckless Abandon, Sky Lantern, Solar Deity
St. Nicholas Abbey, Telescope, Testosterone, Toronado, Was, Winning Express

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Bob  Caravan Rolls On,.   Cirrus Des Aigles, Dawn Approach,   Enrol,   Foundry,  Fort Knox,    Havana Beat,   Horsted Keynes,    Hot Snap,   Liber Nauticus,    Mince,  Noble Mission,   Pallasator,    Pearl Secret,   Singersongwriter,    Sir Graham Wade,   Soft Falling Rain,   Swiss Spirit,  Telescope,   Wentworth

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Martin, Agent Allison, Al Kazeem, Bastion, Camelot, Cavalryman, Colourvision,  City Image, Dawn Approach, Farhh, Fire Blaze, George Vancouver, Hot Snap, King of Jazz,  Olympic Glory, Parish Hall, Producer, Requested, Sky Lantern, Soul, Toronado

Neil Animal Kingdom, Boomshackerlacker,  By The Light,  Camelot, Cap O'Rushes, Colour Vision, Dawn Approach, Encke, Just the Judge, Mars, Nephrite, Ocovango, Repeater, Rite of Passage, Saburo,  Simenon, St Nicholas Abbey, Tawhid, Tickled Pink, Toronado

Flat 2013 - Editor's Introduction

So here we go again for another flat competition, 20 never seems enough as one tries to juggle 3 year olds, older horses, Colts Fillies and different distance categories, how did we ever cope with just 10 ! The season has already been rocked by the Godolphin drug scandal and the 8 year ban for trainer Al Zarooni, and the loss as a result of the high class Certify and Opinion Poll among others.

However there are plenty of high class older horses around to mix it with the young guns, and Camelot will be interesting this year as he tries to establish himself as the best middle distance colt. He came so close to the treasured triple crown last season, but he could be overtaken by improving sorts, possibly Encke, who beat him in the St Leger.

With only 8 of us now I expected few single picks and selections, but have risen, so well done all !. We have 105 different horses, only Torando is in all strings and single picks are amazing, Martin, Bob 12, Neil 11, Steve 10, Cod, Tony, 9, Cliff, Peej 8.

Some stand out ones that catch the editors eye are Planteur (Tony), Farhh, Parish Hall (Martin), What A Name (Cliff) Tawhid (Neil), The Fugue (Steve) Was (Peej), Swiss Spirit (Bob),  Orfevre (Cod).

It promises to be a very exciting season, and some good names as well, some of whom I will do special features on in the weeks to come.

Good Luck one and all.

The Editor

Flat Competition Countdown 2

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Godolphin Drug Horror Sparks Selection Problems.

I am sure you will all be aware of the Godolphin drug issue, the 11 horses affected are, Certify, Opinion Poll, Desert Blossom, Fair Hill, Ghostflower, Orkney Island, Sweet Rose, Valley of Dreams, Artigiano, Bathrat Amal, Restraint of Trade (rather appropriate !!). These horses are currently suspended indefinitely, so you may wish to avoid  them, but they could run later in the season. YOU have been advised, the choice is yours.

2,000 Guineas	Newmarket, 5 May
1,000 Guineas	Newmarket, 6 May
Oaks	Epsom, 1 June
Derby	Epsom, 2 June
Queen Anne Stakes	Royal Ascot, 19 June
St James's Palace Stakes	Royal Ascot, 20 June
Prince of Wales's Stakes	Royal Ascot, 20 June
Ascot Gold Cup	Royal Ascot, 21 June
Coronation Stakes	Royal Ascot, 22 June
Golden Jubilee Stakes	Royal Ascot, 23 June
Irish Derby	Curragh, 30 June
Eclipse Stakes	Sandown, 7 July
July Cup	Newmarket, 14 July
King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes	Ascot, 21 July
Sussex Stakes	Goodwood, 1 August
International Stakes	York, 22 August
Nunthorpe Stakes	York, 24 August
Irish Champion Stakes	Leopardstown, 8 September
St Leger Stakes	Doncaster, 15 September
Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe	Longchamp, 7 October
Champion Stakes	Ascot, 20 October
Queen Elizabeth II Stakes	Ascot, 20 October

Plus 2 new ones, The Nassau Stakes and Coronation Cup

Flat Competition Countdown

Ok we have 11 days till entry deadline, here is the new list of bonus races to help in your selection process, you can choose any horse for your 20, that runs on the flat, not just from the 250 listed by the tote

2,000 Guineas	Newmarket, 5 May
1,000 Guineas	Newmarket, 6 May
Oaks	Epsom, 1 June
Derby	Epsom, 2 June
Queen Anne Stakes	Royal Ascot, 19 June
St James's Palace Stakes	Royal Ascot, 20 June
Prince of Wales's Stakes	Royal Ascot, 20 June
Ascot Gold Cup	Royal Ascot, 21 June
Coronation Stakes	Royal Ascot, 22 June
Golden Jubilee Stakes	Royal Ascot, 23 June
Irish Derby	Curragh, 30 June
Eclipse Stakes	Sandown, 7 July
July Cup	Newmarket, 14 July
King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes	Ascot, 21 July
Sussex Stakes	Goodwood, 1 August
International Stakes	York, 22 August
Nunthorpe Stakes	York, 24 August
Irish Champion Stakes	Leopardstown, 8 September
St Leger Stakes	Doncaster, 15 September
Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe	Longchamp, 7 October
Champion Stakes	Ascot, 20 October
Queen Elizabeth II Stakes	Ascot, 20 October

Plus 2 new ones, The Nassau Stakes and Coronation Cup

Jumps Edition 19 - 13.4.13

Headlines

Sprinter Sacre different class

Lieutenant In Command

Tent Pictches Up for Victory

Report

So we review Aintree and close another competition. Last Thursday in the 3m 1f Grade 1 Aintree Bowl Chase, First Lieutenant,( Bob, John), went to post, Held up towards rear, headway 10th to go mid-division, chased leaders before 13th, challenged and a narrow 2nd 2 out, led last 50 yards, winning gamely by ¾ l. He gets 29.4 points.

In the 2m 4f  Grade 1 Aintree Hurdle, Zarkandar ( Bob, Steve, Tony), took his chance, Made all, pressed from 3 out, under pressure last, soon ridden, just held on near finish, winning by ½ l. He gets 61.4 points.

At Taunton in the 2m 3f handicap chase , Hunt Ball ( Cod, Martin, Peej, Tony), went to post, Jumped well, tracked leading pair, led going well 10th, came clear from 2 out, winning easily by 3 1/l, he gets 17.1points.

On Friday in the 2m grade 2 novice hurdle My Tent or Yours ( Martin, Steve), went to post, held up in 3^rd, not fluent 2^nd, smooth headway to track leading pair 6^th, led next went clear 2 out, eased run in winning easily by 16 l. He gets 26.4 points.

In the 2m4f Grade 1 Melling Chase Sprinter Sacre (All) took his chance, Tracked leaders on outside, poised to challenge 3 out, led on bit between last 2, clear last, winning very easily  and impressively by 4 ½ l. He gets 26.3 points.

And that was our last winner of the competition !

Points

The John Torpey Memorial Trophy

Points

                       March  April       Total

Neil                  275.7    26.3         790.1

John               386.1     55.7           776.3

Bob                313.1      117.1          766.8

Tony               306.5      104.8          761.5

Steve              226.8       114.1          735.7

Martin           215           69.8         616.1

Peej             280.5          43.4         596.9

Cod              226.7         43.4            540

Cliff            222.6            26.3           474.3

Very Fittingly John was trainer of the month for March

And Congratulations to Neil

Jumps Edition 18 - 4.4.13 - In Remembrance of John Torpey

It is with a heavy heart that I write this punter, with one of us now fallen. It is a very sobering reminder to all of us how tenuous our place is and how valuable the time spent with friends, so this little community and it’s days out are really very precious. 

John was a really lovely man, very dignified and proper in what he did.  Some of you have known him longer than I have and we will all have our own special memories of him . He was a very loyal supporter of this group, doing a couple of editions of the punter when my PC failed a while back, and attending many of our trips. He liked his guiness and a whiskey, was a loyal Wealdstone fan , and always spoke lovingly of his family. 

His 5p tin was legendary at the Cheltenham card table, and the memory I will hold most fond is of John making his tea at work. Not for John the modern cup from the machine, or even a tea bag in a cup. John had his tea pot in the office, and I will always picture John on his trip to the hot water point with his Tea pot. Real style and a true gent , we will all miss him .

The John Torpey Memorial Trophy

Points

                       February   Total

Neil                  275.7        763.8

John               386.1        720.8

Tony               306.5      656.7

Bob                313.1         649.7

Steve              226.8        621.6

Peej             280.5          553.5

Martin           215           546.3

Cod              226.7        496.6

Cliff            222.6           448

Aintree will be covered next week.