Flow 15/8/13 Newmarket 2.40 Improved for debut when beaten a neck by Tamayuz Star in 7f Leicester maiden a year ago, and off the mark at Yarmouth (1m) in September. Remains with untapped potential, for all absence is a worry. unplaced Steadied start, took keen hold, held up in rear, effort to chase leaders against stands' rail 2f out, driven and beaten 1f out, edged left and weakened inside final furlong (op 3/1 tchd 5/2) Posted by wynne1938
Flow 20/9/13 Newbury 5.20 Beaten a neck by Tamayuz Star in 7f Leicester maiden last August, and off the mark at Yarmouth (1m) in September. Needed run when third at Newmarket on return/handicap debut, and remains unexposed. unplaced In touch, pushed along when not clear run over 2f out, snatched up entering final furlong, finished well but no chance after (tchd 5/1 in a place)
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : Snakes and Ladders 02/8/13 Galway 5.40 Has looked an improved performer since handicapping, fourth at Gowran in April before getting off the mark at Naas in May. Remains open to further improvement and looks well drawn. Unplaced Waited with in rear of mid-division, 7th halfway, smooth headway approaching straight into 2nd, soon pushed along and led over 1f out, ridden and no extra under pressure, headed inside final 50yds and dropped to 4th Posted by wynne1938
Snakes And Ladders 20/9/13 Listowell 2.25 Improved performer sent handicapping, justifying strong support to get off the mark at Naas in May. Shaped well after 11 weeks off at Galway latest (8.5f, collared close home). Interesting now at 7f. Dwelt slightly, held up, 8th halfway, took closer order from halfway, ridden into moderate 3rd over 1f out and kept on well into 2nd close home, not trouble winner 2nd
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : D ick Bos 21/8/13 York 1.55 Able to dominate against the stands' rail when making all at Ripon in June. A middle draw made life difficult in the Great St Wilfred on Saturday, but no surprise if he's involved here. Non Runner Posted by wynne1938
D ick Bos 21/9/13 Ayr 2.40 Able to dominate against the stands' rail when making all at Ripon in June. Hasn't added to his tally since, though his effort from a middle draw in the Great St Wilfrid last time is best excused. unplaced In touch on outside of stands' side group, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 15th of 18 in group
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : Rivellino 15/6/13 York 3.50 Both his wins have come on AW, but hasn't enjoyed the rub of the green in a couple of big-field handicaps on turf and still has a big day in him. One to consider. unplaced Towards rear, pushed along and headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong opened 8/1 £4250-£500 £10000-£1200 Posted by wynne1938
Rivellino 23/9/13 Kempton 4.20
Back at scene of his 2 wins. Hasn't enjoyed the rub of the green in big-field handicaps on turf this summer and hugely respected back on polytrack now. unplaced Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong (op 5/2)
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : Kiwayu Chester 3.55 Appreciated being stepped up to 1½m when scoring at Lingfield last season. However 3 starts for new yard this campaign haven't suggested he's a winner waiting to happen. Winner Held up in rear, headway to chase leaders 6f out, shaken up over 4f out, stayed on and 2nd 1f out, led last 50yds (op 13/2 tchd 7/1) Posted by wynne1938
Kiwayu
24/9/13 Carlisle 6.15 Comes here on the back of a pair of wins in midsummer. Only 3 lb higher than for the second of those and likely to make another bold bid now starting out for an up-and-coming stable. 3rd Held up behind leading group, steady headway over 2f out, soon ridden, one pace final furlong (op 5/1)
Squire Osbaldeston 4.40 Newbury. Mr Greeley colt out of a winning sister to St Leger winner Brian Boru and to dam of Derby/Arc winner Workforce. Promising third on debut at Newmarket in August, and the choice of Tom Queally here. 4th Took keen hold, chased leaders, driven along 2f out, stayed on one pace final furlong (op 7/4) 09/5/13 5.15 Goodwood Mr Greeley colt out of a winning sister to St Leger winner Brian Boru and to dam of Derby/Arc winner Workforce. Promise in maidens 8 months apart, fourth over 11f at Newbury in April. Derby entrant. 4th Took keen hold, held up in touch in midfield, chasing leaders and trying to switch left when hampered over 1f out, still chasing leaders when not clear run and switched left inside final furlong, kept on, lost 3rd last stride (tchd 10/3 in a place) Posted by wynne1938
Squire Osbaldeston 24/9/13 Lingfield 5.30
Clearly well-regarded (held a Derby entry at the start of the season) and shown plenty of ability in 3 turf maidens at up 1½m. Absent since May and unproven on AW, but sets the standard nevertheless. Winner Always travelling well, tracked leaders, chased leader over 1f out, shaken up and quickened to lead just inside final furlong, ran on well, comfortably (tchd Evens)
Gospel Choir 23/8/13 York 1.55 Winner of maiden and 1½m handicaps at Ascot and Haydock, both of which represent strong form, in 2012. Lesser effort back at Ascot on latest start in September, but gelded since and not fully exposed. unplaced Took keen hold early, tracked leaders on inner, headway over 4f out, ridden along well over 2f out, driven well over 1f out and no impression (op 9/2 tchd 11/2 in a place, tchd 5/1 in a place) Posted by wynne1938
Gospel Choir 25/9/13 Gooddwood 3.05
Winner of maiden and 1½m handicaps at Ascot and Haydock, both of which represent strong form, in 2012. Probably needed last month's return at York and remains unexposed. Solid claims.
winner Tracked leaders, pushed along over 3f out, closed to challenge from 2f out, driven to lead 1f out, stayed on (tchd 11/4 in a place)
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : Royal Dutch 04/9/13 Kempton 8.30 Back to winning ways in 1½m Newmarket handicap last month, all out. 3 lb rise probably enough to find him out now. Posted by wynne1938
Royal Dutch 25/9/13 Kempton 7.30 Opened account in AW maiden at Lingfield last year and back on the scoresheet when taking a 5-runner handicap at Newmarket (1½m) last month. Well held over this C&D since, though, and needs to bounce 3rd Chased leaders, driven to challenge inside final furlong, outpaced final 50yds, lost 2nd last strides
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : D ick Bos 21/9/13 Ayr 2.40 Able to dominate against the stands' rail when making all at Ripon in June. Hasn't added to his tally since, though his effort from a middle draw in the Great St Wilfrid last time is best excused. unplaced In touch on outside of stands' side group, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 15th of 18 in group Posted by wynne1938
D ick Bos 28/9/13 Wolverhampton 6.00
Able to dominate against the stands' rail when making all at Ripon in June. Hasn't added to his tally since, though, and well below form last 2 starts, but now down in class. 2nd
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : 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) Posted by wynne1938
Town Mouse 28/9/13 Market Rasen 1.45 Fair on the Flat for Hughie Morrison, winning a 1¼m Leicester claimer in June, but had shown plenty of temperament over hurdles before landing a 50/1 shock at Huntingdon last time (Kitchapoly behind). 3rd Mounted on course and taken to post very early, reluctant to start and lost over 20 lengths, closed gradually to be in touch after 3rd, went 6 lengths 4th on home turn, driven and no impression after, went well held 3rd before last (tchd 16/1)
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : 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) Posted by wynne1938
Asgardella 28/9/13 chester 3.05
Hasn't managed to add to her debut victory last summer in 8 subsequent starts, and likely to find 1 or 2 too good once again. unplaced Prominent, pushed along over 3f out, weakened 2f out (op 28/1)
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : Majestic Moon 23/8/13 York 4.55 Has improved since forcing tactics adopted, taking 7f handicaps here and at Newmarket last month, and better still when making all at Goodwood last time. Longer trip is a slight worry, but respected. unplaced Soon led, ridden along 3f out, headed 2f out, soon driven and weakened over 1f out (tchd 15/2 in a place) Posted by wynne1938
Majestic Moon 28/9/13 Newmarket 5.00 Has improved since forcing tactics adopted, completing a 7f hat-trick at Goodwood in August. Didn't quite last home over 1m last time and better expected back at optimum trip. unplaced Led, ridden 2f out, soon headed, no extra final furlong (op 9/2 tchd 11/2 in a place and 5/1 in places
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : 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 Posted by wynne1938
Plutocracy 28/9/13 Newmarket 5.35 Showed steady progress in 2-y-o maidens, and has continued to improve in handicaps this term, following success at Windsor, Leicester and Salisbury with a good runner-up effort at Bath 2 weeks ago. nr
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : Danchai 31/8/13 Sandown 3.50 Generally progressive gelding who brought everything together when winning John Smith's Cup at York. Badly hampered at Haydock next time and has run well at this track before. Player. Posted by wynne1938
Danchai 28/9/13 Newmarket 3.50 Brought everything together when winning John Smith's Cup at York. Excuses since and truely-run race here will bring out best in him. Ran well over C&D on return and must be on the shortlist. unplaced Raced far side, chased leaders until weakened under pressure 2f out, behind final furlong, 10th of 12 in group
Nine Realms 10/8/13 Ascot 12.55 Looked most promising in maidens early last season, scoring at Leicester in May, and wasn't given an unduly hard time when mid-field in a York handicap last month. Should strip fitter for that. Winner Made all, ridden and joined approaching final furlong, stayed on well under pressure in closing stages (op 4/1) Posted by wynne1938
Nine Realms 28/9/13 Newmarket 3.50
Lightly-raced colt who made all in 1m Ascot handicap last month. Seemed to get bogged down in the mud at Haydock last time and may have more to offer on just seventh start. unplaced Raced far side, overall leader until 3f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 12 in group
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : Alcaeus 27/7/13 Newmarket 5.40 Unplaced in maidens at 2 yrs but much improved to complete 4-timer of handicaps this term. Still looks ahead of his mark so the one to beat. Winner Led until 11f out, chased leader until led again and going best over 2f out, ridden and edged right over 1f out, clear and stayed on well final furlong, eased close home (op 5/4) Posted by wynne1938
Alcaeus
29/9/13 Musselborough 4.10
Much improved to complete 5-timer of handicaps this term and can bounce back having finished well held in Scandanavia last time. winner Took keen hold, tracked leaders, led over 2f out, ridden and edged right over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong (op 9/4)
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : Blessing Box 25/8/13 Yarmouth 3.40 Sister to connections' smart 6f winner Bounty Box. Had Honeymoon Express back in third when beating a subsequent winner over C&D last month, and meets that rival on 1 lb better terms. Sure to go well. unplaced Steadied start, held up in rear, effort and ridden over 1f out, chased winner 1f out, edged left and no extra final 100yds, lost 2nd and weakened well inside final furlong (tchd 10/11) Posted by wynne1938
Blessing Box 01/10/13 Kempton 8.50 Sister to connections' smart 6f winner Bounty Box. Beat a subsequent winner at Yarmouth (5f) in July, and wasn't seen to best effect there the following month. Stall 11 not ideal, but should go close. unplaced Raced wide, chased leaders, edged left and weakened from 2f out (op 6/1)
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : 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) Posted by wynne1938
Well Painted 02/10/13 Salisbury 3.20 Hasn't progressed as expected since landing a 7f Newbury maiden on debut, but did take a step in the right direction when fourth at Kempton in August. Never going on soft ground at Ayr last time. Non Runner
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : 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 Posted by wynne1938
Dessert Command 02/10/13 Salisbury 5.00 Going the right way, winning 6f Lingfield (AW) handicap in July. Chinned late at Epsom last time having dominated and respected again off 2 lb higher. Non Runner
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : Nabucco 30/7/13 Goodwood 1.55 Lightly-raced 4-y-o who has been steadily progressive in 1¼m Newmarket handicaps this term, beating Strictly Silver 1¼ lengths in 11-runner event last time. May have more to come, but draw not ideal. 2nd Dwelt, pushed along and steadily recovered to chase leaders halfway, driven and effort to lead over 1f out, headed and outpaced well inside final furlong, battled on to hold 2nd Posted by wynne1938
Nabucco 02/10/13 Salisbury 3.55 Lightly-raced 4-y-o who was steadily progressive in 1¼m Newmarket handicaps this summer and upped his game again when runner-up from a poor draw at the glorious meeting at Goodwood. Must go well. Winner Tracked leaders, looked in trouble briefly when pushed along over 3f out, challenged back going strongly over 2f out, soon led, stayed on strongly to draw clear entering final furlong, comfortably (op 9/4)
Comments
20/9/13 Newbury 5.20
Beaten a neck by Tamayuz Star in 7f Leicester maiden last August, and off the mark at Yarmouth (1m) in September. Needed run when third at Newmarket on return/handicap debut, and remains unexposed.
unplaced In touch, pushed along when not clear run over 2f out, snatched up entering final furlong, finished well but no chance after (tchd 5/1 in a place)
20/9/13 Listowell 2.25
Improved performer sent handicapping, justifying strong support to get off the mark at Naas in May. Shaped well after 11 weeks off at Galway latest (8.5f, collared close home). Interesting now at 7f.
2nd
21/9/13 Ayr 2.40
Able to dominate against the stands' rail when making all at Ripon in June. Hasn't added to his tally since, though his effort from a middle draw in the Great St Wilfrid last time is best excused.
unplaced
In touch on outside of stands' side group, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 15th of 18 in group
23/9/13 Kempton 4.20
Back at scene of his 2 wins. Hasn't enjoyed the rub of the green in big-field handicaps on turf this summer and hugely respected back on polytrack now.
unplaced
Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong (op 5/2)
24/9/13 Carlisle 6.15
Comes here on the back of a pair of wins in midsummer. Only 3 lb higher than for the second of those and likely to make another bold bid now starting out for an up-and-coming stable.
3rd
Held up behind leading group, steady headway over 2f out, soon ridden, one pace final furlong (op 5/1)
24/9/13 Lingfield 5.30
Clearly well-regarded (held a Derby entry at the start of the season) and shown plenty of ability in 3 turf maidens at up 1½m. Absent since May and unproven on AW, but sets the standard nevertheless.
Winner Always travelling well, tracked leaders, chased leader over 1f out, shaken up and quickened to lead just inside final furlong, ran on well, comfortably (tchd Evens)
25/9/13 Gooddwood 3.05
25/9/13 Kempton 7.30
Opened account in AW maiden at Lingfield last year and back on the scoresheet when taking a 5-runner handicap at Newmarket (1½m) last month. Well held over this C&D since, though, and needs to bounce
3rd
Chased leaders, driven to challenge inside final furlong, outpaced final 50yds, lost 2nd last strides
28/9/13 Wolverhampton 6.00
Able to dominate against the stands' rail when making all at Ripon in June. Hasn't added to his tally since, though, and well below form last 2 starts, but now down in class.
2nd
28/9/13 Market Rasen 1.45
Fair on the Flat for Hughie Morrison, winning a 1¼m Leicester claimer in June, but had shown plenty of temperament over hurdles before landing a 50/1 shock at Huntingdon last time (Kitchapoly behind).
3rd Mounted on course and taken to post very early, reluctant to start and lost over 20 lengths, closed gradually to be in touch after 3rd, went 6 lengths 4th on home turn, driven and no impression after, went well held 3rd before last (tchd 16/1)
28/9/13 chester 3.05
Hasn't managed to add to her debut victory last summer in 8 subsequent starts, and likely to find 1 or 2 too good once again.
unplaced
Prominent, pushed along over 3f out, weakened 2f out (op 28/1)
28/9/13 Newmarket 5.00
Has improved since forcing tactics adopted, completing a 7f hat-trick at Goodwood in August. Didn't quite last home over 1m last time and better expected back at optimum trip.
unplaced
Led, ridden 2f out, soon headed, no extra final furlong (op 9/2 tchd 11/2 in a place and 5/1 in places
28/9/13 Newmarket 5.35
Showed steady progress in 2-y-o maidens, and has continued to improve in handicaps this term, following success at Windsor, Leicester and Salisbury with a good runner-up effort at Bath 2 weeks ago.
nr
28/9/13 Newmarket 3.50
Brought everything together when winning John Smith's Cup at York. Excuses since and truely-run race here will bring out best in him. Ran well over C&D on return and must be on the shortlist.
unplaced
Raced far side, chased leaders until weakened under pressure 2f out, behind final furlong, 10th of 12 in group
28/9/13 Newmarket 3.50
Lightly-raced colt who made all in 1m Ascot handicap last month. Seemed to get bogged down in the mud at Haydock last time and may have more to offer on just seventh start.
unplaced
Raced far side, overall leader until 3f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 12 in group
29/9/13 Musselborough 4.10
Much improved to complete 5-timer of handicaps this term and can bounce back having finished well held in Scandanavia last time.
winner
Took keen hold, tracked leaders, led over 2f out, ridden and edged right over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong (op 9/4)
01/10/13 Kempton 8.50
Sister to connections' smart 6f winner Bounty Box. Beat a subsequent winner at Yarmouth (5f) in July, and wasn't seen to best effect there the following month. Stall 11 not ideal, but should go close.
unplaced Raced wide, chased leaders, edged left and weakened from 2f out (op 6/1)
Well Painted
02/10/13 Salisbury 3.20
Hasn't progressed as expected since landing a 7f Newbury maiden on debut, but did take a step in the right direction when fourth at Kempton in August. Never going on soft ground at Ayr last time.
Non Runner
02/10/13 Salisbury 5.00
Going the right way, winning 6f Lingfield (AW) handicap in July. Chinned late at Epsom last time having dominated and respected again off 2 lb higher.
Non Runner
02/10/13 Salisbury 3.55
Lightly-raced 4-y-o who was steadily progressive in 1¼m Newmarket handicaps this summer and upped his game again when runner-up from a poor draw at the glorious meeting at Goodwood. Must go well.
Winner
Tracked leaders, looked in trouble briefly when pushed along over 3f out, challenged back going strongly over 2f out, soon led, stayed on strongly to draw clear entering final furlong, comfortably (op 9/4)