2023 Flat Issue 21 - Geographical winners help Neil close gap

Headlines

Away Win for Wiltshire

Trueshan lifts Doncaster Cup

Gloucester Rule at Fairyhouse

Report

We start at Chelmsford on Thursday where in the 6f handicap Wiltshire (Neil) took his chance, Took keen hold, prominent, went second over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, just held on, winning by a short head. He gets 39.6 points.

On Friday in the 2m 2f group 2 Trueshan (Peej, Steve), went to post, Took keen hold, towards rear but in touch with leaders, good headway and led over 4f out, alone up the centre home straight, ridden and drifted left when joined over 1f out, led clearly inside final furlong, stayed on, winning by 1 ¼ l. He gets 24.34 points.

On Monday at Fairyhouse in the 6f nursery handicap Gloucester (Neil), took his chance, Led, headed and pressed leader after 1f, led again over 1f out, edged right but ran on well inside final furlong , winning by 2l. He gets 27 points.

The John Torpey Memorial Trophy

                     September      Total

Bob         93.35          887.35

Neil         188.65        801.79

Cliff        108.55         757.68

Steve       118.44.         462.04

Martin      108.2          430.65

Cod          53             354.36

Peej           66.54        350.24

News

John Quinn has not been deterred by Highfield Princess's below-par run in Ireland this month and has set his sights on the Prix de l'Abbaye at Longchamp on Sunday week for his superstar mare. The six-year-old disappointed in the Flying Five Stakes at the Curragh where a slow start proved costly and she could finish only fifth behind Moss Tucker in the Group 1.

On Monday, Quinn reported his stable star to be in good condition as she bids to land a fourth victory at the highest level. He said: "She seems fine and she came back from Ireland well and she’s grand. It didn’t work – these horses are not machines – but all being well we’ll run her in the Abbaye on Sunday week.

Brilliant 2,000 Guineas hero Chaldean will make his return in the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (3.05) next month, and connections believe he will back to his best on Qipco British Champions Day. A dominant winner of the Newmarket Classic in May, the Andrew Balding-trained son of Frankel has only raced twice since, finishing runner-up to Paddington in the St James's Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot, before disappointing in the Prix Jean Prat at Deauville when sent off odds-on.

Weekend Entries

Friday  

Ayr

4.00 Monsieur Kodi

Saturday 

Ayr

1.15 Gweedore

1.50 My Prospero

2.25 Monsieur Kodi

3.35 Gweedore

Newbury 

2.40 Concorde, Theoryofeverything

Curragh

4.50 Yosemite Valley

Newmarket 

5.10 Warning Sign

Sunday 

Curragh

3.00 The Antarctic, Yosemite Valley, Ocean Quest

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

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2023 Flat Issue 20 - More winners for the top three

Headlines

Rose Blooms at Kempton

Tahiyra lands Matron Stakes

Rodin takes Irish Champion Crown

Eldar Eldarov takes Irish St Leger

Report

We start at Kempton on Friday evening where in the 1m maiden filies stakes Beccara Rose ( Martin), took her chance,in touch with leaders, headway from over 1f out, led narrowly inside final furlong, kept on, winning by ½ l. She gets 26.5 points.

At Leopardstowm on Saturday in the 1m Group 1 Matron stakes for fillies and mares Tahiyra (Bob, Cliff, Neil), went to post, n touch with leaders, smooth headway and prominent 2f out, shaken up and quickened to lead inside final furlong, ridden clear inside final 110yds, winning by 1 ¼ l. She gets 26.85 points.

In the 1m 2f group 1 Trish Champion Stakes Auguste Rodin ( Not Peej), Luxembourg ( Bob, Neil, Peej, Steve) went to post.  Augste Rodin Prominent on inner, went second over 2f out, ridden to lead and clear with one other 1f out, ridden out towards finish, winning by ½ l. He gets 53 points.

Luxembourg, Prominent, led after 1f, headed but went clear with winner 1f out, rallied against far rail final 110yds, just held second , beaten ½ l. He gets 13.5 points.

On Sunday at the Curragh,in the 1m 6f group 1 Irish St Leger Eldar Eldarov ( Cliff, Martin, Neil, Peej,), went to post, Travelled strongly, prominent, went second after 1f, going best when shaken up to lead 2f out, ridden clear over 1f out, ran on well, winning  easily by 3 ½ l. He gets 28.7 points.

The John Torpey Memorial Trophy

                     September      Total

Bob         93.35          887.35

Cliff        108.55         757.68

Neil         122.05        735.19

Steve       94.1.            437.5

Martin      108.2          430.65

Cod          53             354.36

Peej           42.2        325.9       

 

Weekend Entries

Friday  

Doncaster

3.00 Coltrane, Trueshan, 

4.45 Gweedore

Salisbury

6.40 Trueshan

Saturday

Chester 

2.05 Bluestocking, Hamish

Sunday 

Doncaster

4.45 Doddies Impact

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

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2023 Flat Issue 19 - Big Weekend in Ireland ahead

Headline

Time Lock races Home at Craon

Report 

At Craon on Saturday, Time Lock ( Steve), took her chance in the 1m 4f listed stakes, Held up in midfield on outside, smooth progress 4f out, nudged along over 2f out, ridden 2f out, led over 1f out and kept on well, wining comfortably by 2l. She gets 27.6 points.

And if you were wondering, The city of Craon is located in the township of Craon part of the district of Château-Gontier. The area code for Craon is 53084 (also known as code INSEE), and the Craon zip code is 53400. Geography and map of Craon : The altitude of the city hall of Craon is approximately 50 meters. The Craon surface is 24.56 km ².

The John Torpey Memorial Trophy

                     September      Total

Bob         00               793.95

Cliff        00              649.13

Neil         00             613.14

Steve       27.6.         371   

Martin      00           322.45

Cod          00        311.36

Peej           00        283.7       

Congratulations to Bob who was August trainer of the Month

News

Adrian Murray expects Bucanero Fuerte to love the step up in trip when he takes on City Of Troy in their hotly anticipated showdown at the Curragh on Sunday. Bucanero Fuerte announced himself as one of the top two-year-olds of his crop when powering four lengths clear of Albany winner Porta Fortuna in the Phoenix Stakes and Murray said preparations had gone swimmingly for the colt, who is priced at 3-1 to add another Group 1 to his CV in the Goffs Vincent O'Brien National Stakes.

Desert Crown is "doing as well as can be expected" as he recovers from an operation on the fractured front fetlock that prematurely curtailed his season, just days before his intended outing in the Group 1 Juddmonte International at York last month.

Dermot Weld admitted Tahiyra never blows him away in her work at home, but the trainer is satisfied with her preparation for Saturday's Coolmore America 'Justify' Matron Stakes at Leopardstown,

The best stayer in training is on course to make his eagerly awaited reappearance at the Curragh on Sunday after Aidan O'Brien revealed it was all systems go for Kyprios, one of only eight remaining in the Comer Group International Irish St Leger. Last year's race was the fifth leg of a stunning six-race winning sequence for Kyprios who concluded his campaign with a 20-length victory in the Prix du Cadran on Arc weekend.

Weekend Entries

Friday  

Ascot

5.20 Harry Magnus

Newcastle

2.45 Danielsflyer

Kempton

7.30 Beccara Rose

8.00 First of May

Saturday 

Leopardstown

3.20, Auguste Rodin, Luxembourg, My Prospero, White Birch, Nostrum

3.55 Tahiyra, Meditate, Inspiral, Remarquee, 

4.30 White Birch, Roscarberry

Haydock

3.35 Garrus, Azure Blue, Lezoo, The Antarctic

5.15 Beccara Rose

Ascot

2.35 Harry Magnus

4.55 Wiltshire

Wolverhampton

6.00 Beccara Rose

Sunday 

Curragh

1.50 Monsieur Kodi

2.25 Roscarberry

2.55, The Antarctic, Azure Blue, Highfield Pricess, Meditate

4.00 Bucanero Fuerte

4.35 Coltrane, Eldar Eldarov, Hamish, Kyprios, Roscarberry, Greenland, Savethelastdance

York

3.50 Diligent Harry

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

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2023 Flat Issue 18 - Worst. Grand Slam. Ever.

Headlines

Coltrane lands Knock out blow in Lonsdale cup

Lezzo Sprints home at Newmarket

Passenger arrives on time at Windsor

Oceans Successful Quest at Naas

Report

We start at York on Friday where in the 2m group 2 Coltrane ( Bob, Martin), went to post, In touch with leaders, went third before halfway, led over 2f out, soon ridden, edged right final 110yds, kept on well, winning by 1 ½ l. He gets 23.75 points.

In the 5f group 1 Nunthorpe Stakes Highfield Princess (Bob), took her chance, Prominent towards far side, went second 2f out, ran on final furlong, 2nd beaten 1l. She gets 26.6 points

At Newmarket on Saturday in the 6f listed stakes Lezoo (Cliff), went to post, Slowly away, towards rear, pushed along and steady headway on near side of group from over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, led final 110yds, ran on well, winning by a neck. She gets 29.5 points.

At Windsor in the 1m 2f group 3 Passenger (Cliff), took his chance, Slowly into stride, in rear, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, soon ridden, just held on, winning by a short head . He gets 38 points.

On Sunday at Naas in the 6f group 3 for fillies and mares, Ocean Quest (Peej), took her chance, Started quickly, led narrowly towards far side early, disputed lead before halfway, led again when pushed along under 2f out, clear when reminder 1f out, eased towards finish, winning  comfortably by 3 ¾ l. She gets 33.2 points.

The John Torpey Memorial Trophy

                     August       Total

Bob         270.13      793.95

Cliff        162.5           649.13

Neil         49.2          613.14

Steve       26.5         371   

Martin      57.55        322.45

Cod          29.66        311.36

Peej           33.2        283.7       

News

Auguste Rodin's work has been "brilliant" in preparation for his return in the Royal Bahrain Irish Champion Stakes, according to Aidan O'Brien, who said the nature of his dual Derby winner's tailed-off defeat at Ascot last month may prove a blessing.

The son of Deep Impact came home a tailed-off last of ten in the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes, but O'Brien said the fact he was beaten so early may have spared him a tough race as he prepares for the Leopardstown Group 1 on September 9.

Grand Slam York

 

Bob  50.35

Martin  23.75

So Bob claims the 20points in a miserable grand slam

Weekend Entries

Friday  

Thirsk

3.50 Mount Athos, Gweedore

Saturday 

Sandown

2.25 Orchid Bloom

4.45 Doddie’s Impact

Chelmsford

5.15 Kodiman

Naas

2.50 Gloucester

Craon

4.52 Timelock

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

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2023 Flat Issue 17 - Neil reduces the gap

Headlines

Gloucester Rules at Cork

Greek is Order of the Day at Newbury

Report

We start on Friday at Cork where in the 5f maiden Gloucester ( Neil), went to post, Raced centre, prominent, shaken up over 1f out, ridden and challenging when wandered around inside final furlong, led and ran on towards finish , winning by ¾ l. He gets 49 .2 points.

At Newbury on Saturday in the 1m 2f handicap Greek Order ( Steve), took his chance, Steadied start, held up in last, took keen hold early, smooth headway on near side of group 3f out, pushed along and led over 1f out, edged right and against near rail inside final furlong, soon went clear, comfortably, ran without hind shoe, winning by 4 ½ l. He gets 26.5 points.

The John Torpey Memorial Trophy

                     August       Total

Bob         199.78      723.6

Neil         49.2          613.14

Cliff        95           581.63

Steve       26.5         371   

Cod          29.66        311.36

Martin      33.8        298.7

Peej           00        250.5       

News

Desert Crown is "not out of the woods yet" as he recovers from an operation on the fractured fetlock he sustained during exercise in Newmarket on Sunday morning. Last year’s Epsom Derby hero has endured a luckless run with injury over the past year but his  latest setback is the most serious. He suffered the fracture on the Al Bahathri Polytrack during his final piece of work before his intended run in the Group 1 Juddmonte International at York.

The Sir Michael Stoute-trained four-year-old was immediately taken to Newmarket Equine Hospital and underwent an operation on Monday. Bruce Raymond, racing manager to owner Saaed Suhail, said on Tuesday: “Desert Crown is progressing well from an operation on his fractured off-fore fetlock but he’s not out of the woods yet. Newmarket Equine Hospital’s surgeon Matt Smith did a marvellous job and he couldn't be in better hands.

 

Weekend Entries

Friday  

Ffos Las

1.40 Captain Haddock

York

2.25 Coltrane, Eldar Eldarov, 

3.00 Johannes Brahms

3.35 Highfield Princess, Big Evs, The Antarctic

5.15 Finns Charm, 

Newmarket

4.25 Greek Order

Saturday 

Goodwood

2.40 Charyn, Nostrum

Newmarket

3.55 Diligent Harry, Garrus, Lezoo

York

1.50 Charyn, Nostrum, Passenger, 

Windsor

6.50 Passenger, 

Curragh

7.10 Dandy Lichious

Sunday 

Goodwood

2.25 Wiltshire

Yarmouth

3.45 Bauhinia Rhapsody

Naas

3.15 Ocean Quest

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

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York Grand Slam picks

Bob - Johannes Brahms

Cliff, Neil - Big Evs

Steve Zain - Nights

Peej - Robert Johnson

Cod - Scampi

2023 Flat Issue 16 - Bob extends his lead

Headlines

Raise a Glass to Bucanero Fuerte

Gweedore strikes again

Inspiral lands Jacques Les Marois

Report

We start at the Curragh on Saturday where in the 6f group 1 Phoenix Stakes Bucanero Fuerte, (Bob)., took his chance Raced in second on far side of group, led up the centre halfway, ridden and edged left over 1f out, went clear inside final furlong, winning readily by 4l. He gets 56.2 points.

At Newmarket in the 7f handicap Gweedore (Bob), went to post, Raced far side early, pressed leader early, switched to centre after 2f, ridden 2f out, led narrowly inside final furlong, kept on well towards finish, winning by ½ l. He gets 33.2 points.

On Sunday at Deauville in the 1m group 1 Jacquues Les Marois stakes  Inspiral (Bob, Martin), took her chance, Slightly slow into stride, in rear, progress on far side 3f out, ridden just under 2f out, challenged leader over 1f out, soon led, kept on strongly inside final furlong, winning by 1 ¼ l. She gets 33.8 points.

The John Torpey Memorial Trophy

                     August       Total

Bob         199.78      723.6

Cliff        95           581.63

Neil         00          563.94

Steve       00          344.56   

Cod          29.66        311.36

Martin      33.8        298.7

Peej           00        250.5       

News

Grand Slam York

Reminder that York is the next Grand slam event, closing date for selections Monday 21 August

Weekend Entries

Friday  

Newbury

4.55 Bauhinia Rhapsody 

Newmarket

8.05 Finns Charm

Cork

4.50 Gloucester

6.27 Rosscarberry

7.02 Saturn

Saturday 

Ripon

3.15 Monsieur Kodi

Newbury

3.35 Mostabshir, Mamma’s Girl

5.15 Greek Order, Imperial Emperor

Newmarket

4.20 Bauhinia Rhapsody

Curragh

3.27 Bicanero Fuerte

Bath

8.10 Bauhinina Rhapsody

Sunday 

Sandown

5.45 Greek Order

Curragh

4.05 White Birch

4.35 Eldar Eldarov, Rosscarberry

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

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