In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : Glorious Protector 12/6/13 8.10 Kempton Shaped well on first 2 starts, and improved when making all to win 1¼m maiden at Windsor last month from Legal Waves. Has plenty of scope, and should continue on an upward curve. 3rd. Tracked leading pair 5f, lost place slightly, plenty to do once winner kicked on over 2f out, stayed on to take 3rd over 1f out, never able to threaten (op 15/8 tchd 2/1 in a place) Posted by wynne1938
Glorious Protector 02/10/13 Kempton 8.40 Shaped well on first 2 starts, and improved when making all to win 1¼m maiden at Windsor in May. Unsuited by tactical affair when third over this C&D subsequently and remains open to improvement. Led briefly after 100yds, tracked leader after, led 2f out and sent for home, headed and outpaced last 100yds (op 5/2) 2nd
Greatwood 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 Posted by wynne1938
Greatwood 04/10/13 Ascot 3.40 Maiden winner at 2 yrs, and just denied in a valuable sales race at Newmarket in April. Found out in Group 2 company subsequently, but back on track when runner-up in a Doncaster handicap last month. 2nd Steadied start, took very keen hold in 4th allowed to stride on and led after 5f, kicked on 3f out, headed 2f out, tightened up soon after, stayed on but readily held (tchd 4/1 in a place
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : 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) Posted by wynne1938
Secretinthepark 04/10/13 Ascot 3.05 Won his first 3 starts, and has posted creditable efforts on all 5 outings since, but the handicapper seems to be in charge now. unplaced Tracked leaders, close up 2f out, soon ridden and gradually weakened (op 12/1)
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : 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) Posted by wynne1938
Robot Boy 04/10/13 Ascot 3.05 Won a 5f Doncaster maiden in April, and bettered that when landing a Windsor handicap in June. Has had excuses on all 3 starts since, and it wouldn't be a surprise to see him get back on the up here. unplaced Held up in rear, waiting for room 2f out, ridden and stayed on well final furlong, nearest finish
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : 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) Posted by wynne1938
Gospel Choir 05/10/13 Ascot 2.40 C&D winner who was better for his reappearance when producing a smart effort to land a a12f Goodwood handicap last week. More to come and well worth his place up at this level. unplaced Held up in last pair, taken to race against far side rail over 6f out to over 3f out, dropped to last and struggling soon after, plugged on final 2f (op 7/2)
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : Heeraat 07/9/13 Haydock 3.50 Has made up into a smart sprinter, winner of 5f handicap at Newbury on return and 5-runner Group 3 there last time. Sure to give his running again but likely to find a few too strong. unplaced Led, headed over 4f out, remained prominent until weakened well over 1f out, eased when well beaten inside final furlong (op 12/1 tchd 11/1) Posted by wynne1938
Heeraat 05/10/13 Ascot 3.15
Has made up into a smart sprinter, winner of 5f handicap at Newbury on return and 5-runner Group 3 there in August. Type to bounce back from poor run in Haydock Sprint Cup last time. unplaced Overall leader towards far side to 2f out, stayed on terms until outpaced final furlong
Big Break. 26/5/13 Curragh 3.35 unplaced. Chased leaders on outer, close 5th halfway, ridden in 3rd entering final furlong and soon no extra under pressure, kept on same pace and dropped to 4th close home (op 5-1) 21/6/13 Ascot 3.45 Looked smart at 2 yrs, beating the colts in Group 3 at Leopardstown. Ran well when fourth in Irish 1000 Guineas on return and expected to be sharper here. Unplaced Raced on inner and tracked leaders, went 2nd over 2f out, led under 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra final 100yds (op 5/1 tchd 4/1) Posted by wynne1938
Big break 06/10/13 Tipperary 2.40 Looked smart at 2 yrs, beating the colts in a Group 3 at Leopardstown, and has shaped better than the bare result in the Irish 1000 Guineas and the Coronation Stakes this term. Worth persevering with. 2nd Settled behind leaders, closer in 2nd after halfway, headway going well to lead under 2f out, soon strongly pressed and headed narrowly under pressure entering final furlong, kept on well towards finish without matching winner (op 9-10 tchd 8-11)
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
07/10/13 Windsor 3.20 Step back in right direction when fourth in a 1m Kempton handicap in August. Never travelling upped to this trip in the mud at Ayr last time, and cheekpieces Winner Tracked leaders, progress and ridden over 2f out, chased leader over 1f out, driven to lead inside final furlong, just held on (op 9/4)
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 11/10/13 York 2.30 Able to dominate against the stands' rail when making all at Ripon in June. Hasn't added to his tally since, but he just failed to land a gamble at Wolverhampton last month, and merits respect. unplaced Prominent, ridden along 2f out, soon driven and weakened (op 25/1)
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : 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) Posted by wynne1938
Kiwayu
11/10/13 York 4.15 Won twice in midsummer, including over C&D. Creditable third on first run for this yard after 11 weeks off at Carlisle last time and one for the shortlist. unplaced Held up in rear, effort on outer over 2f out, kept on final furlong (op 16/1)
Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : 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) Posted by wynne1938
Flow 12/10/13 York 5.10
Boasts some strong form and has caught the eye in defeat on both runs in 1¼m handicaps this term, keeping on well once in clear at Newbury last month. Open to further improvement and leading claims. 2nd Tracked leaders, effort over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, no extra near finish (op 3/1 tchd 5/2)
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : 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) Posted by wynne1938
Asgardella 12/10/13 York 5.10 Not set the world alight this term but ran well only other visit to York and been given big chance by the handicapper. Only representative from local yard who have won 3 of last 4 runnings of this. unplaced Mid-division, headway to chase leaders over 3f out, kept on same pace over 1f out
Pallasator 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 Posted by wynne1938
Pallasator 12/10/13 Newmarket 3.50
Highly progressive 3-y-o in 2012 and picked up where he left off when showing a smart level of form to finish third in Old Borough Cup at Haydock on return. Sure to relish this extreme test. 5th Held up, headway over 5f out, ridden and every chance over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : Glorious Protector 02/10/13 Kempton 8.40 Shaped well on first 2 starts, and improved when making all to win 1¼m maiden at Windsor in May. Unsuited by tactical affair when third over this C&D subsequently and remains open to improvement. Led briefly after 100yds, tracked leader after, led 2f out and sent for home, headed and outpaced last 100yds (op 5/2) 2nd Posted by wynne1938
Glorious Protector 13/10/13 Goodwood 5.15
Made all to win 1¼m maiden at Windsor in May and further improvement when second in good Kempton handicap last time, faring best of those ridden prominently. More to come. 2nd
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : 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) Posted by wynne1938
Squire Osbaldeston 13/10/13 Goodwood 5.15
Well-regarded colt who opened account after break in Lingfield maiden last month, staying on strongly and value extra. Likely has even more to come now going handicapping.
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : 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 Posted by wynne1938
Plutocracy 13/10/13 Goodwood 5.15 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. Likely to do even better again. non-runner
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : 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 Posted by wynne1938
Zand 13/10/13 Curragh 4.05 Runner-up on debut here last September and duly went one better in 1m Leopardstown maiden the following month. No impact in listed/Group 3 races this term, though, and bit to prove now. unplaced Restrained start and held up towards rear, 7th halfway, ridden into moderate 6th from 2f out, no impression on leaders entering final furlong, kept on same pace
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : Mystery Bet 27/6/13 York 1.50 Looked good prospect when winning 7f maiden here in October, and better than bare result in 2 tries this year. Too free to last home over 1½m at Haydock last time, and tried in a hood now. unplaced Led, headed 2f out, soon lost place (tchd 10/1 and 12/1) Posted by wynne1938
Mystery Bet 15/10/13 Leicester 5.45
Looked good prospect when winning 7f York maiden last October, but was too free for her own good in handicaps earlier in season. Needs to have learnt to settle during her time off.
2nd
Chased leaders, led 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, stayed on same pace (op 9/2)
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : Plutocracy 13/10/13 Goodwood 5.15 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. Likely to do even better again. non-runner Posted by wynne1938
Plutocracy 16/10/13 Lingfield 4.05
Has continued to improve in handicaps this term, following success at Windsor, Leicester and Salisbury with a good runner-up effort at Bath 2 on latest start. Likely to do even better again. Non runner
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : Space Ship 11/7/13 Newmarket 3.15 Useful performer who was having just his second start in handicaps when length second of 18 to Elidor over 1½m at Royal Ascot. Drop back in trip a slight worry, but heading in right direction. Unplaced Held up off the pace in towards rear, ridden over 2f out, no impression until plugged on inside final furlong, never troubled leaders (tchd 15/2) Posted by wynne1938
Space Ship 16/10/13 Lingfield 4.05 Useful performer who was having just his second start in handicaps when length second of 18 to Elidor over 1½m at Royal Ascot. Undone by drop back in trip next time and Buick prefers him to Nautilus. unplaced Held up in touch in midfield, ridden and effort over 2f out, no extra 1f out, weakened inside final furlong (op 3/1)
Comments
02/10/13 Kempton 8.40
Shaped well on first 2 starts, and improved when making all to win 1¼m maiden at Windsor in May. Unsuited by tactical affair when third over this C&D subsequently and remains open to improvement. Led briefly after 100yds, tracked leader after, led 2f out and sent for home, headed and outpaced last 100yds (op 5/2)
2nd
04/10/13 Ascot 3.40
Maiden winner at 2 yrs, and just denied in a valuable sales race at Newmarket in April. Found out in Group 2 company subsequently, but back on track when runner-up in a Doncaster handicap last month.
2nd
Steadied start, took very keen hold in 4th allowed to stride on and led after 5f, kicked on 3f out, headed 2f out, tightened up soon after, stayed on but readily held (tchd 4/1 in a place
04/10/13 Ascot 3.05
Won his first 3 starts, and has posted creditable efforts on all 5 outings since, but the handicapper seems to be in charge now.
unplaced
Tracked leaders, close up 2f out, soon ridden and gradually weakened (op 12/1)
04/10/13 Ascot 3.05
Won a 5f Doncaster maiden in April, and bettered that when landing a Windsor handicap in June. Has had excuses on all 3 starts since, and it wouldn't be a surprise to see him get back on the up here.
unplaced
Held up in rear, waiting for room 2f out, ridden and stayed on well final furlong, nearest finish
05/10/13 Ascot 2.40
C&D winner who was better for his reappearance when producing a smart effort to land a a12f Goodwood handicap last week. More to come and well worth his place up at this level.
unplaced
Held up in last pair, taken to race against far side rail over 6f out to over 3f out, dropped to last and struggling soon after, plugged on final 2f (op 7/2)
05/10/13 Ascot 3.15
Has made up into a smart sprinter, winner of 5f handicap at Newbury on return and 5-runner Group 3 there in August. Type to bounce back from poor run in Haydock Sprint Cup last time.
unplaced Overall leader towards far side to 2f out, stayed on terms until outpaced final furlong
06/10/13 Tipperary 2.40
Looked smart at 2 yrs, beating the colts in a Group 3 at Leopardstown, and has shaped better than the bare result in the Irish 1000 Guineas and the Coronation Stakes this term. Worth persevering with.
2nd
Settled behind leaders, closer in 2nd after halfway, headway going well to lead under 2f out, soon strongly pressed and headed narrowly under pressure entering final furlong, kept on well towards finish without matching winner (op 9-10 tchd 8-11)
07/10/13 Windsor 3.20
Step back in right direction when fourth in a 1m Kempton handicap in August. Never travelling upped to this trip in the mud at Ayr last time, and cheekpieces
Winner
Tracked leaders, progress and ridden over 2f out, chased leader over 1f out, driven to lead inside final furlong, just held on (op 9/4)
11/10/13 York 2.30
Able to dominate against the stands' rail when making all at Ripon in June. Hasn't added to his tally since, but he just failed to land a gamble at Wolverhampton last month, and merits respect.
unplaced
Prominent, ridden along 2f out, soon driven and weakened (op 25/1)
11/10/13 York 4.15
Won twice in midsummer, including over C&D. Creditable third on first run for this yard after 11 weeks off at Carlisle last time and one for the shortlist.
unplaced
Held up in rear, effort on outer over 2f out, kept on final furlong (op 16/1)
12/10/13 York 5.10
Boasts some strong form and has caught the eye in defeat on both runs in 1¼m handicaps this term, keeping on well once in clear at Newbury last month. Open to further improvement and leading claims.
2nd
Tracked leaders, effort over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, no extra near finish (op 3/1 tchd 5/2)
12/10/13 York 5.10
Not set the world alight this term but ran well only other visit to York and been given big chance by the handicapper. Only representative from local yard who have won 3 of last 4 runnings of this.
unplaced Mid-division, headway to chase leaders over 3f out, kept on same pace over 1f out
12/10/13 Newmarket 3.50
Highly progressive 3-y-o in 2012 and picked up where he left off when showing a smart level of form to finish third in Old Borough Cup at Haydock on return. Sure to relish this extreme test.
5th
Held up, headway over 5f out, ridden and every chance over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
13/10/13 Goodwood 5.15
Made all to win 1¼m maiden at Windsor in May and further improvement when second in good Kempton handicap last time, faring best of those ridden prominently. More to come.
2nd
13/10/13 Goodwood 5.15
13/10/13 Goodwood 5.15
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. Likely to do even better again.
non-runner
13/10/13 Curragh 4.05
Runner-up on debut here last September and duly went one better in 1m Leopardstown maiden the following month. No impact in listed/Group 3 races this term, though, and bit to prove now.
unplaced
Restrained start and held up towards rear, 7th halfway, ridden into moderate 6th from 2f out, no impression on leaders entering final furlong, kept on same pace
15/10/13 Leicester 5.45
Looked good prospect when winning 7f York maiden last October, but was too free for her own good in handicaps earlier in season. Needs to have learnt to settle during her time off.
2nd
Chased leaders, led 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, stayed on same pace (op 9/2)
16/10/13 Lingfield 4.05
Has continued to improve in handicaps this term, following success at Windsor, Leicester and Salisbury with a good runner-up effort at Bath 2 on latest start. Likely to do even better again.
Non runner
16/10/13 Lingfield 4.05
Useful performer who was having just his second start in handicaps when length second of 18 to Elidor over 1½m at Royal Ascot. Undone by drop back in trip next time and Buick prefers him to Nautilus.
unplaced
Held up in touch in midfield, ridden and effort over 2f out, no extra 1f out, weakened inside final furlong (op 3/1)