Kingsbarns 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 Posted by wynne1938
KingsBarns 19/10/13 Ascot 3.30
Bolted up in a Navan maiden and again well backed when landing the Racing Post Trophy. Reported to have lost his action on belated return in Irish Champion last month and bit to prove now. 3rd Tracked leading trio, closed to take 2nd just over 2f out and soon challenging, edged left and not quicken over 1f out, kept on
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : 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 Posted by wynne1938
Majestic Moon 19/10/13 Ascot 4.45
Front runner who completed a hat-trick at Goodwood in August. Has posted creditable efforts at York and Newmarket since, and looks well drawn to attack here. unplaced Led near side group to over 2f out, chased leader after, kept on final furlong (op 33/1)
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : 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 Posted by wynne1938
Cape Of Approval 19/10/13 Ascot 2.20 Goes well on ground softer than good and shaped better than the bare result (poorly drawn) on penultimate start in 6f Group 3 at the Curragh. Made little impression in the Prix de l’Abbaye last time. unplaced Chased leading pair in group towards centre for 2f, lost place halfway, well beaten 2f out (op 14/1)
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : Slade Power 11/8/13 Curragh 4.15 Up-and-coming sort who took another step forward when landing 5f Group 3 here gh in June. Excellent third in July Cup last time and obvious player despite giving weight all round. Winner Always prominent, close 2nd halfway, headway going best to dispute 2f out, pushed out to lead over 1f out, stayed on well Posted by wynne1938
Slade Power 19/10/13 Ascot 2.20 Up-and-coming sort who has won 2 Group 3s at the Curragh this summer. Clearly not himself in the Nunthorpe and quickly bounced back when finishing second in the Sprint Cup at Haydock. Strong claims. Winner Tracked leader in group towards centre, overall leader 2f out, hard pressed and edged left 1f out, ran on well and held on (op 6/1)
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : 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) Posted by wynne1938
Biographer 19/10/13 Ascot 1.45 Landed Noel Murless Stakes at Ascot a year ago and has improved again this term, runner-up in a 2m listed event at Sandown. Respectable fourth in Doncaster Cup last time but career best needed. unplaced Held up in last trio, ridden over 3f out, no progress over 2f out, ran on over 1f out, nearest finish
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : Hillstar 21/8/13 York 3.40 Has always been held in high regard and it all came together in the King Edward VII at Royal Ascot. Improved again when third in the King George last time, but even more now required to get involved. unplaced Took keen hold early, tracked leaders, effort over 3f out, one pace final 2f (op 11/1) Posted by wynne1938
Hillstar 19/10/13 Ascot 4.05 Has always been held in high regard and it all came together in the King Edward VII over 12f. Improved again when third in the King George but only fourth in Juddmonte since, and passed over by Moore. unplaced Took fierce hold early, held up and soon in last pair, ridden on outer over 2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out (op 12/1)
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : 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) Posted by wynne1938
the Lark 19/10/13 Ascot 2.55 Progressed again when third in the Oaks and was a comfortable winner of the Park Hill at Doncaster, tanking along. Contender for all that she will need to improve again to prevail. non runner
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : 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 Posted by wynne1938
Royal Dutch 20/10/13 Bath 3.05 Opened his account in an AW maiden at Lingfield last year and back on the scoreboard when taking a 5-runner handicap at Newmarket (1½m) in August. Good third in a 13-runner event at Kempton last time. non-runner
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : 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) Posted by wynne1938
Town Mouse 20/10/13 Kempton 2.15 Fair on the Flat for Hughie Morrison but had shown plenty of temperament over hurdles before landing a 50/1 shock at Huntingdon last month. Similar form last time but not one to trust implicitly. 2nd Taken down early, took keen hold, chased leader until closed and led after 5th, ridden and pressed 2 out, driven between last 2, headed and one pace flat (op 8/1 tchd 5/1)
Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : 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 Posted by wynne1938
Starbright 20/10/13 Naas 3.15 Form as a 2-y-o last term was pretty useful, but she hasn't gone on as hoped this term. unplaced Waited with in rear of mid-division, took closer order under 3f out, no extra from 2f out, weakened and eased inside final furlong
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : 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 Posted by wynne1938
Asgardella 21/10/13 Pontefract 5.10 Hasn't added to last season's debut victory, but she wasn't disgraced when 5 lengths sixth to Running Deer in 20-runner York handicap (1¼m) recently. 3 lb lower here and enters calculations. winner Held up in rear, effort over 3f out, headway on inside to chase leaders over 2f out, led over 1f out, edged right stayed on well (op 5/1 tchd 11/2)
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : 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 Posted by wynne1938
Dessert Command 22/10/13 Lingfield 4.30 Going the right way, winning 6f handicap here in July. Chinned late at Epsom last time having dominated and respected again off 2 lb higher. 2nd Chased leader, led 2f out until inside final furlong, ran on well (op 2/1 tchd 9/4)
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : 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 Posted by wynne1938
Snakes And Ladders 23/10/13 Navan 4.15
Improved performer since sent handicapping, justifying strong support to get off the mark at Naas in May. Has found the frame on both starts since, and the fitting of headgear may eke out a bit more. 2nd Waited with in rear of mid-division, switched left over 3f out and good headway to chase leaders, ridden in 2nd entering final furlong and no impression on winner towards finish, kept on same pace (op: 9/4)
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : 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. non-runner Posted by wynne1938
Squire Osbaldeston 25/10/13 Doncaster 4.20
Well-regarded colt who opened his account after a break in a Lingfield AW maiden last month, staying on strongly and value for extra. Remains with potential now going handicapping back on turf. Non Runner
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : 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) Posted by wynne1938
Kiwayu 25/10/13 Doncaster 3.45 Won twice in midsummer. Creditable third on first run for this yard after 11 weeks off at Carlisle and better than bare result at York next time. unplaced Tracked leaders on inner, ridden along 4f out, soon weakened (tchd 14/1)
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : 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) Posted by wynne1938
Huntsmans Close 26/10/13 Doncaster 5.30
Has posted solid placed efforts under this rider on 3 of last 4 starts, third to Rocksilla at Yarmouth (6f) last time. Goes back up in trip now. unplaced Took keen hold, tracked leaders, lost place over 2f out, eased inside final furlong (op 12/1)
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : 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) Posted by wynne1938
Mystery Bet 29/10/13 Yarmouth 3.40 Looked good prospect when winning 7f York maiden a year ago. Things not gone to plan since, though settled better when runner-up at Leicester earlier this month. 2nd Chased leader, steadily closed over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, driven and headed final 100yds, kept on but comfortably held (op 9/2)
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : Captain Cat 24/8/13 Newmarket 5.05 Timeform one to follow 2013 unplaced Awkward leaving stalls, soon recovered to lead and clear with rival, driven over 2f out, headed 2f out, weakened over 1f out, behind and eased inside final furlong (op 8/1) Posted by wynne1938
Captain Cat 31/10/13 Kempton 6.30 Decisive winner of decent 1m Newmarket maiden last term, but disappointing in pair of handicaps this time round (tried in headgear on each occasion). Fair bit to prove on AW debut here. Winner Always going well, tracked leader, progress to lead well over 1f out, head quite high but soon driven clear, in command after (op 10/1)
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : Squire Osbaldeston 25/10/13 Doncaster 4.20 Well-regarded colt who opened his account after a break in a Lingfield AW maiden last month, staying on strongly and value for extra. Remains with potential now going handicapping back on turf. Non Runner Posted by wynne1938
Squire Osbaldeston 01/11/13 Newmarket 1.30
Well-regarded colt who opened his account after a break in a Lingfield AW maiden last time, staying on strongly and value for extra. Remains with potential now going handicapping back on turf. unplaced Raced on far side, led until ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra and soon beaten, weakened inside final furlong (op 9/4)
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : 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) Posted by wynne1938
Nabucco 02/11/13 Newmarket 2.55 Steadily progressive in 1¼m Newmarket handicaps this summer and upped his game again last 2 starts, showing smart form to win heavy-ground Salisbury handicap last month. Must go well on these terms. winner Chased leading pair, switched out right and effort over 1f out, driven and strong challenge inside final furlong, stayed on gamely under pressure to lead towards finish
Comments
19/10/13 Ascot 3.30
Bolted up in a Navan maiden and again well backed when landing the Racing Post Trophy. Reported to have lost his action on belated return in Irish Champion last month and bit to prove now.
3rd Tracked leading trio, closed to take 2nd just over 2f out and soon challenging, edged left and not quicken over 1f out, kept on
19/10/13 Ascot 4.45
Front runner who completed a hat-trick at Goodwood in August. Has posted creditable efforts at York and Newmarket since, and looks well drawn to attack here.
unplaced Led near side group to over 2f out, chased leader after, kept on final furlong (op 33/1)
19/10/13 Ascot 2.20
Goes well on ground softer than good and shaped better than the bare result (poorly drawn) on penultimate start in 6f Group 3 at the Curragh. Made little impression in the Prix de l’Abbaye last time.
unplaced
Chased leading pair in group towards centre for 2f, lost place halfway, well beaten 2f out (op 14/1)
19/10/13 Ascot 2.20
Up-and-coming sort who has won 2 Group 3s at the Curragh this summer. Clearly not himself in the Nunthorpe and quickly bounced back when finishing second in the Sprint Cup at Haydock. Strong claims.
Winner Tracked leader in group towards centre, overall leader 2f out, hard pressed and edged left 1f out, ran on well and held on (op 6/1)
19/10/13 Ascot 1.45
Landed Noel Murless Stakes at Ascot a year ago and has improved again this term, runner-up in a 2m listed event at Sandown. Respectable fourth in Doncaster Cup last time but career best needed.
unplaced
Held up in last trio, ridden over 3f out, no progress over 2f out, ran on over 1f out, nearest finish
19/10/13 Ascot 4.05
Has always been held in high regard and it all came together in the King Edward VII over 12f. Improved again when third in the King George but only fourth in Juddmonte since, and passed over by Moore.
unplaced Took fierce hold early, held up and soon in last pair, ridden on outer over 2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out (op 12/1)
19/10/13 Ascot 2.55
Progressed again when third in the Oaks and was a comfortable winner of the Park Hill at Doncaster, tanking along. Contender for all that she will need to improve again to prevail.
non runner
20/10/13
Bath 3.05
Opened his account in an AW maiden at Lingfield last year and back on the scoreboard when taking a 5-runner handicap at Newmarket (1½m) in August. Good third in a 13-runner event at Kempton last time.
non-runner
20/10/13 Kempton 2.15
Fair on the Flat for Hughie Morrison but had shown plenty of temperament over hurdles before landing a 50/1 shock at Huntingdon last month. Similar form last time but not one to trust implicitly.
2nd
Taken down early, took keen hold, chased leader until closed and led after 5th, ridden and pressed 2 out, driven between last 2, headed and one pace flat (op 8/1 tchd 5/1)
20/10/13 Naas 3.15
Form as a 2-y-o last term was pretty useful, but she hasn't gone on as hoped this term.
unplaced
Waited with in rear of mid-division, took closer order under 3f out, no extra from 2f out, weakened and eased inside final furlong
21/10/13 Pontefract 5.10
Hasn't added to last season's debut victory, but she wasn't disgraced when 5 lengths sixth to Running Deer in 20-runner York handicap (1¼m) recently. 3 lb lower here and enters calculations.
winner Held up in rear, effort over 3f out, headway on inside to chase leaders over 2f out, led over 1f out, edged right stayed on well (op 5/1 tchd 11/2)
22/10/13 Lingfield 4.30
Going the right way, winning 6f handicap here in July. Chinned late at Epsom last time having dominated and respected again off 2 lb higher.
2nd
Chased leader, led 2f out until inside final furlong, ran on well (op 2/1 tchd 9/4)
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season: Snakes And Ladders
23/10/13 Navan 4.15
Improved performer since sent handicapping, justifying strong support to get off the mark at Naas in May. Has found the frame on both starts since, and the fitting of headgear may eke out a bit more.
2nd
Waited with in rear of mid-division, switched left over 3f out and good headway to chase leaders, ridden in 2nd entering final furlong and no impression on winner towards finish, kept on same pace (op: 9/4)
25/10/13 Doncaster 4.20
Well-regarded colt who opened his account after a break in a Lingfield AW maiden last month, staying on strongly and value for extra. Remains with potential now going handicapping back on turf.
Non Runner
25/10/13 Doncaster 3.45
Won twice in midsummer. Creditable third on first run for this yard after 11 weeks off at Carlisle and better than bare result at York next time.
unplaced
Tracked leaders on inner, ridden along 4f out, soon weakened (tchd 14/1)
26/10/13 Doncaster 5.30
Has posted solid placed efforts under this rider on 3 of last 4 starts, third to Rocksilla at Yarmouth (6f) last time. Goes back up in trip now.
unplaced Took keen hold, tracked leaders, lost place over 2f out, eased inside final furlong (op 12/1)
29/10/13 Yarmouth 3.40
Looked good prospect when winning 7f York maiden a year ago. Things not gone to plan since, though settled better when runner-up at Leicester earlier this month.
2nd
Chased leader, steadily closed over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, driven and headed final 100yds, kept on but comfortably held (op 9/2)
31/10/13 Kempton 6.30
Decisive winner of decent 1m Newmarket maiden last term, but disappointing in pair of handicaps this time round (tried in headgear on each occasion). Fair bit to prove on AW debut here.
Winner Always going well, tracked leader, progress to lead well over 1f out, head quite high but soon driven clear, in command after (op 10/1)
01/11/13 Newmarket 1.30
Well-regarded colt who opened his account after a break in a Lingfield AW maiden last time, staying on strongly and value for extra. Remains with potential now going handicapping back on turf.
unplaced
Raced on far side, led until ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra and soon beaten, weakened inside final furlong (op 9/4)
02/11/13 Newmarket 2.55
Steadily progressive in 1¼m Newmarket handicaps this summer and upped his game again last 2 starts, showing smart form to win heavy-ground Salisbury handicap last month. Must go well on these terms.
winner Chased leading pair, switched out right and effort over 1f out, driven and strong challenge inside final furlong, stayed on gamely under pressure to lead towards finish