In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : Asgardella 08/6/13 Beverley 3.45 Unplaced Soon tracking winner, effort 3f out, ridden along over 2f out, driven over 1f out and soon one pace (op 9/4) Won on debut at Ayr (7f) last August. Good placed efforts in handicaps first 2 starts this year and acquitted herself well when fifth in Newbury listed race last time. Posted by wynne1938
Asgardella
07/9/13 Thirsk 3.40
Hasn't managed to add to her debut victory last summer in 7 subsequent starts, and likely to find 1 or 2 too good once again. unplaced Tracked leaders on outer, headway 3f out, ridden over 2f out, driven and weakened well over 1f out (op 16/1)
Zand 09/6/13 Curragh 3.50 Half-brother to smart 1¼m/1½m winner Zanughan, and built on promise of 1m debut here in September when winning maiden at Leopardstown following month. Looks a smart performer in the making. unplaced Waited with, 6th 3f out and soon pushed along, no impression under 2f out, not hard-ridden inside final furlong Posted by wynne1938
Zand
07/9/13 Leopardstown 6.15
Built on debut promise when winning maiden over 1m here in October. Could only manage sixth of 10 in Curragh listed event on reappearance but possible he'll bounce back at some stage. unplaced Chased leaders in 4th, not quicken 2f out, soon no extra
Out of Lancashire Oaks winner Ela Athena and quickly developed into a useful performer in 2012, last seen winning C&D handicap. Sure to be raring to go on return and leading claims on just fifth run.
3rd
Held up, pushed along 4f out, headway 3f out, ridden and hung left when chasing leaders over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong but never going to get there
Justified market strength when bolting up in a Navan maiden in October and again well backed when landing the Racing Post Trophy later that month. Looked open to improvement, but unraced since.
unplaced Soon settled in 4th, quickly dropped to rear halfway, soon eased
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : Robot's Boy 27/7/13 Newmarket 3.55 Progressed well in maidens, winning on return at Doncaster (5f) in April, and bettered that when landing 6f handicap at Windsor last month. Best excused latest C&D effort, (poorly placed). unplaced Awkward leaving stalls and slowly into stride, held up in last quartet, ridden and effort over 1f out, no progress and soon beaten, weakened final furlong (tchd 10/1) Posted by wynne1938
Robot Boy
08/9/13 York 4.40
Won 5f Doncaster maiden in April and bettered that when landing 6f Windsor handicap in June. Excuses for last 2 defeats and wouldn't be a surprise to see him get back on the up here. unplaced Tracked leaders, ridden along well over 1f out, soon weakened (op 7/1)
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : Town Mouse 30/8/13 Southwell 7.00 unplaced Slowly into stride, soon prominent, ridden and lost place over 5f out, soon behind (op 6/1) Posted by wynne1938
Town Mouse
09/9/13 Huntingdon 3.40
Fair on Flat for Hughie Morrison, winning 1¼m Leicester claimer in June, but didn't take to hurdling in a couple of attempts in July and has run poorly back on Flat since. Plenty to prove at present.
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : Town Mouse 30/8/13 Southwell 7.00 unplaced Slowly into stride, soon prominent, ridden and lost place over 5f out, soon behind (op 6/1) Posted by wynne1938
Town Mouse
09/9/13 Huntingdon 3.40
Fair on Flat for Hughie Morrison, winning 1¼m Leicester claimer in June, but didn't take to hurdling in a couple of attempts in July and has run poorly back on Flat since. Plenty to prove at present.
Winner Held up, pulled hard, headway 3 out, led and wandered around next, ran on well (tchd 66/1)
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : Starbright 06/8/13 Cork 6.35 Off the mark in a 1m maiden at the Curragh last August, but has largely styruggled since and makes little appeal here. Non Runner Posted by wynne1938
Starbright
09/9/13 Galway 6.15
Form as a 2-y-o last term was pretty useful, but she hasn't gone on as hoped this term. unplaced Held up in touch, took keen hold, 6th halfway, ridden in 7th into straight and soon no extra, eased near finish
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : Secretinthepark 17/8/13 Newmarket 2.55 Unbeaten on first 3 starts, finding further improvement to land 13-runner event on Rowley Mile in May (6f). Not beaten far when third behind Lucky Beggar and Midnight Flower over C&D last time. Posted by wynne1938
Secretinthepark
11/9/13 Doncaster 4.45
Won first 3 starts and back on the up when placed in 6f Newmarket handicaps on last 2 starts. Return to 7f likely to suit and no reason he won't give another good account. unplaced Held up in midfield, headway over 2f out, soon ridden and kept on under pressure final furlong, nearest finish (op 12/1 tchd 10/1)
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : The Lark 20/6/13 Ascot 3.05 Out of a half-sister to dual Oaks-winner Sariska. Improved from debut to win maiden at Doncaster, and much better for return when excellent third in Oaks. Sets the standard on that form. Non runner! Posted by wynne1938
The Lark
12/9/13 Doncaster 3.15
Won her maiden here as a 2-y-o and excellent third in Oaks at the end of May. Bit better than result (left with lot of ground to make up) when fifth in French Group 2 since and leading player here. winner Held up towards rear, smooth headway over 2f out, upsides over 1f out, led just inside final furlong, pushed out (tchd 2/1)
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : Russian Realm 14/8/13 Salisbury 3.20 Dansili colt out of top-class Russian Rhythm. Best effort in maidens when third to Remote at Newbury in May, and respected on handicap debut with that form having worked out exceptionally well. Winner In touch, nudged along over 3f out, ridden and headway 2f out, led entering final furlong, stayed on well and in control final 120yds (op 7/4 tchd 11/4) Posted by wynne1938
Russia Realm
13/9/13 Sandown 3.05
Dansili colt out of top-class Russian Rhythm. Improved on pick of maiden form when winning a 1m handicap at Salisbury last month, and type to continue progress, so leading claims from revised mark. 2nd Held up in touch in last trio, ridden and headway entering final 2f, challenged under pressure inside final furlong, stayed on but no extra and held towards finish (tchd 5/1)
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : Biographer 17/8/13 Newbury 2.40 Gained his third career win in the Noel Murless Stakes at Ascot (1¾m) in October and has improved again this term, runner-up in a 2m listed event at Sandown last month. Seems sure to go well again. Posted by wynne1938
Biographer 13/9/13 Doncaster 2.40 Landed Noel Murless Stakes at Ascot (1¾m) in October and has improved again this term, runner-up in a 2m listed event at Sandown in July. Trip too sharp last time, and remains unexposed as a stayer. unplaced Held up in touch, headway over 3f out, close up and ridden over 2f out, every chance until driven over 1f out and kept on same pace (op 3/1)
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : Plutocracy 30/8/13 Salisbury 7.15 Steady progress in 2-y-o maidens and has stepped up markedly in handicaps this year, winning at Windsor and Leicester with plenty in hand. More to come but has been off since May. winner In touch, pushed along and headway over 2f out, shaken up to lead soon after, stayed on well and in command final furlong, comfortably (op 3/1 tchd 11/4) Posted by wynne1938
Plutocracy 14/9/13 Bath 4.35 Steady progress in 2-y-o maidens and has stepped up markedly in handicaps this year, scoring again after surging to front in good style after 3 months off at Salisbury. 4-timer beckons. 2nd Chased winner, ridden and edged right well over 1f out, staying on when hung left just inside final furlong, found no extra under pressure (tchd 13/8
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : Havana Beat 31/7/13 Goodwood 2.30 Useful and reliable sort who looked unlucky not to win Bahrain Trophy at Newmarket last time. May find a few too quick for him around here back down in trip, however. unplaced Chased leader until lost place and squeezed for room entering final 2f, behind after, weakened over 1f out (tchd 7/1) Posted by wynne1938
Havana Beat 14/9/13 Doncaster 3.50 Useful and reliable sort who looked unlucky not to win the Bahrain Trophy at Newmarket in July, and was unsuited by the way the race developed when last of 7 in the Gordon Stakes later that month. unplaced Held up, effort and ridden along on inner 3f out, never dangerous
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : Cape Of Approval 09/8/13 Tipperary 5.35 Improved markedly in last year or so, winning 5 of last 7 starts, including a 5f Cork listed event (beat Maarek 1¾ lengths) in June. Has to concede weight but still expected to go well. NR Posted by wynne1938
Cape Of Approval 14/9/13 Curragh 2.25
Having another good year, winning last 2 starts, including a 5f Cork listed event (beat Maarek 1¾ lengths) in June. Raced exclusively on going softer than good to date. unplaced Settled in rear of mid-division on outer, not much room behind wall of horses over 1f out, soon taken to wide outside, ran on well under pressure close home
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : Galileo Rock 29/6/13 Curragh 6.30 Closely related to the high-class stayer Saddler's Rock. Not beaten far when third in the Sandown Classic Trial on return and filled the same position in the Derby 4 weeks ago. Place claim again. 2nd Held up, progress from over 4f out, took closer order in 5th into straight, soon ridden and closed into 2nd inside final furlong, kept on same pace without matching winner Posted by wynne1938
Galileo Rock 14/9/13 Doncaster 3.50 Closely related to the high-class stayer Saddler's Rock. Smart performer who has been placed in a Sandown Group 3 and the English/Irish Derbies this term, and rates a very solid proposition here. 3rd Tracked leading pair, headway 3f out, close up 2f out, soon ridden and edged right over 1f out, every chance until driven and one pace inside final furlong (tchd 13/2)
Maiden winner at 2 yrs, and better still when just denied in a valuable sales race at Newmarket in April, but has disappointed in a pair of Group 2s since, and now reverts to handicapping. 2nd Held up towards rear, headway halfway, tracked leaders 3f out, effort to challenge 2f out, soon ridden and slight advantage entering final furlong, soon driven and every chance until no extra near finish
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : Dessert Command 26/8/13 Epsom 2.30 Showed marked improvement switched to handicaps when gamely getting the job done at Lingfield (AW, 6f) last month and bounced back from a lesser effort on turf when third over that C&D on Wednesday. 2nd Led, pressed over 1f out, edged right under pressure, kept on well but headed last stride (op 5/2 tchd 3/1) Posted by wynne1938
Desert Command 18/9/13 Sandown 2.20 Improved for switch to handicaps when getting the job done at Lingfield (AW) in July, and progressed again when caught on the line by Al Udeid at Epsom last time. Will continue to give a good account. non runner
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : Huntsman's Close 24/8/13 York 5.35 Solid placed efforts in handicaps at Doncaster and Thirsk under this rider the last twice. However, while he travels notably well in his races, he doesn't always deliver when push comes to shove. unplaced Led, ridden along 2f out, headed and weakened entering final furlong (op 8/1) Posted by wynne1938
Huntsmans Close
Yarmouth 5.20 Solid placed efforts in handicaps at Doncaster and Thirsk under this rider in this rider in recent months, but did run one of his lesser races at York last time. unplaced Chased leader until pushed along to lead over 1f out, ridden and headed final 100yds, soon beaten and weakened towards finish (op 13/2)
Well Painted 11/5/13 3.50 Ascot Overcame greenness to make a winning start over 7f in May. Better form in handicaps since and surprising if there weren't more to come in 2013. Will need to be cherry ripe here though. Unplaced! Towards rear most of way 21/5/13 5.30 Newcastle Overcame greenness to make a winning start over 7f in May. Better form in handicaps since and surprising if there weren't more to come in 2013, but he shaped as if amiss on reappearance. unplaced Prominent, effort and ridden over 2f out, no extra approaching final furlong (tchd 3/1) Posted by wynne1938
Well Painted 19/9/13 Ayr 4,40 Hasn't progressed as expected since landing a 7f Newbury maiden on debut last spring, but did take a step in the right direction when fourth at Kempton last time, and has fallen to a tempting mark. unplaced Towards rear, struggling over 4f out, lost touch and eased from 3f out (op 9/2)
Comments
07/9/13 Thirsk 3.40
Hasn't managed to add to her debut victory last summer in 7 subsequent starts, and likely to find 1 or 2 too good once again.
unplaced
Tracked leaders on outer, headway 3f out, ridden over 2f out, driven and weakened well over 1f out (op 16/1)
07/9/13 Leopardstown 6.15
Built on debut promise when winning maiden over 1m here in October. Could only manage sixth of 10 in Curragh listed event on reappearance but possible he'll bounce back at some stage.
unplaced Chased leaders in 4th, not quicken 2f out, soon no extra
07/9/13 Haydock 3.15
Out of Lancashire Oaks winner Ela Athena and quickly developed into a useful performer in 2012, last seen winning C&D handicap. Sure to be raring to go on return and leading claims on just fifth run.
3rd
Held up, pushed along 4f out, headway 3f out, ridden and hung left when chasing leaders over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong but never going to get there
07/9/13 Leopardstown 6.50
Justified market strength when bolting up in a Navan maiden in October and again well backed when landing the Racing Post Trophy later that month. Looked open to improvement, but unraced since.
unplaced
Soon settled in 4th, quickly dropped to rear halfway, soon eased
08/9/13 York 4.40
Won 5f Doncaster maiden in April and bettered that when landing 6f Windsor handicap in June. Excuses for last 2 defeats and wouldn't be a surprise to see him get back on the up here.
unplaced Tracked leaders, ridden along well over 1f out, soon weakened (op 7/1)
09/9/13 Huntingdon 3.40
Fair on Flat for Hughie Morrison, winning 1¼m Leicester claimer in June, but didn't take to hurdling in a couple of attempts in July and has run poorly back on Flat since. Plenty to prove at present.
09/9/13 Huntingdon 3.40
Fair on Flat for Hughie Morrison, winning 1¼m Leicester claimer in June, but didn't take to hurdling in a couple of attempts in July and has run poorly back on Flat since. Plenty to prove at present.
Winner
Held up, pulled hard, headway 3 out, led and wandered around next, ran on well (tchd 66/1)
09/9/13 Galway 6.15
Form as a 2-y-o last term was pretty useful, but she hasn't gone on as hoped this term.
unplaced
Held up in touch, took keen hold, 6th halfway, ridden in 7th into straight and soon no extra, eased near finish
11/9/13 Doncaster 4.45
Won first 3 starts and back on the up when placed in 6f Newmarket handicaps on last 2 starts. Return to 7f likely to suit and no reason he won't give another good account.
unplaced
Held up in midfield, headway over 2f out, soon ridden and kept on under pressure final furlong, nearest finish (op 12/1 tchd 10/1)
12/9/13 Doncaster 3.15
Won her maiden here as a 2-y-o and excellent third in Oaks at the end of May. Bit better than result (left with lot of ground to make up) when fifth in French Group 2 since and leading player here.
winner Held up towards rear, smooth headway over 2f out, upsides over 1f out, led just inside final furlong, pushed out (tchd 2/1)
13/9/13 Sandown 3.05
Dansili colt out of top-class Russian Rhythm. Improved on pick of maiden form when winning a 1m handicap at Salisbury last month, and type to continue progress, so leading claims from revised mark.
2nd
Held up in touch in last trio, ridden and headway entering final 2f, challenged under pressure inside final furlong, stayed on but no extra and held towards finish (tchd 5/1)
13/9/13 Doncaster 2.40
Landed Noel Murless Stakes at Ascot (1¾m) in October and has improved again this term, runner-up in a 2m listed event at Sandown in July. Trip too sharp last time, and remains unexposed as a stayer.
unplaced Held up in touch, headway over 3f out, close up and ridden over 2f out, every chance until driven over 1f out and kept on same pace (op 3/1)
14/9/13 Bath 4.35
Steady progress in 2-y-o maidens and has stepped up markedly in handicaps this year, scoring again after surging to front in good style after 3 months off at Salisbury. 4-timer beckons.
2nd Chased winner, ridden and edged right well over 1f out, staying on when hung left just inside final furlong, found no extra under pressure (tchd 13/8
14/9/13 Doncaster 3.50
Useful and reliable sort who looked unlucky not to win the Bahrain Trophy at Newmarket in July, and was unsuited by the way the race developed when last of 7 in the Gordon Stakes later that month.
unplaced
Held up, effort and ridden along on inner 3f out, never dangerous
14/9/13 Curragh 2.25
Having another good year, winning last 2 starts, including a 5f Cork listed event (beat Maarek 1¾ lengths) in June. Raced exclusively on going softer than good to date.
unplaced
Settled in rear of mid-division on outer, not much room behind wall of horses over 1f out, soon taken to wide outside, ran on well under pressure close home
14/9/13 Doncaster 3.50
Closely related to the high-class stayer Saddler's Rock. Smart performer who has been placed in a Sandown Group 3 and the English/Irish Derbies this term, and rates a very solid proposition here.
3rd Tracked leading pair, headway 3f out, close up 2f out, soon ridden and edged right over 1f out, every chance until driven and one pace inside final furlong (tchd 13/2)
14/9/13 Doncaster 4.25
Maiden winner at 2 yrs, and better still when just denied in a valuable sales race at Newmarket in April, but has disappointed in a pair of Group 2s since, and now reverts to handicapping.
2nd
Held up towards rear, headway halfway, tracked leaders 3f out, effort to challenge 2f out, soon ridden and slight advantage entering final furlong, soon driven and every chance until no extra near finish
18/9/13 Sandown 2.20
Improved for switch to handicaps when getting the job done at Lingfield (AW) in July, and progressed again when caught on the line by Al Udeid at Epsom last time. Will continue to give a good account.
non runner
Yarmouth 5.20
Solid placed efforts in handicaps at Doncaster and Thirsk under this rider in this rider in recent months, but did run one of his lesser races at York last time.
unplaced
Chased leader until pushed along to lead over 1f out, ridden and headed final 100yds, soon beaten and weakened towards finish (op 13/2)
19/9/13 Ayr 4,40
Hasn't progressed as expected since landing a 7f Newbury maiden on debut last spring, but did take a step in the right direction when fourth at Kempton last time, and has fallen to a tempting mark.
unplaced Towards rear, struggling over 4f out, lost touch and eased from 3f out (op 9/2)