Rivellino Runs in 4.45 Doncaster (tomorrow) Made a promising start to career when 1¾ lengths third to useful Moohaajim on 6f Ascot debut in July, and off the mark in a 6f Kempton maiden in November. Type to progress again at 3 yrs. Finished 4th Held up in touch, headway when not clear run and hampered 2f out, ridden and staying on well when hampered entering final furlong, kept on towards finish (tchd 10/3) Runs in 19.40 Kempton (08/5/13) C&D winner on third start and well backed when only fourth in hot Doncaster handicap last time. That doesn't tell the whole story though as he was short of room repeatedly. More to come. WON! Took keen hold, tracked leader, led over 2f out and kicked on, drifted left from over 1f out but well on top after (tchd 4/5 and Evens) 18/5/13 2.55 Newmarket Won 6f maiden at Kempton in November, and not seen to best effect when fourth of 12 on handicap bow at Doncaster last month. Back on track at former course last time, and still on an upward curve. No where! Held up, ridden and not clear run over 1f out, never able to challenge (op 6-1) Posted by wynne1938
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
Burning Blaze 2.55 Newmarket Looked promising when winning a 6f maiden at York in July, and bounced back when third in a heavy-grpound nursery there in October, despite finding the test too much. Gelded since, and will do better. No where! Held up, switched right 2f out, ridden over 1f out, not clear run inside final furlong, ran on towards finish, never nearer (op 10-1) Posted by wynne1938
Burning Blaze
15/6/13 Sandown 4.05
Looked promising when winning his maiden last year, and caught the eye when fifth in Newmarket handicap on return, running on well from the rear. Remains with potential back over 7f.
3rd
Held up, headway entering final 2f, ridden to challenge leader just inside final furlong, not quicken near finish
2.05 Newmarket Danchai Lightly raced gelding who couldn't have won any easier in weak Hamilton maiden on belated return in September. Not disgraced in handicap at Goodwood following month and drop back in trip should suit. 2nd. Took keen hold, held up well in touch, ridden and effort to chase winner well over 1f out, every chance 1f out, kept on but always just held (op 4/1) Posted by wynne1938
Danchai
15/6/13 Sandown 2.20
Lightly-raced gelding who couldn't have won any easier in weak Hamilton maiden on belated return in September. Shaped well when second in Newmarket handicap on comeback and remains with potential.
2nd Raced wide held up, ridden 3f out, headway over 1f out, chased winner inside final furlong, no impression near finish opened 5/1
Town Mouse (All Hugh Morrison 3 yr olds running in handicaps have shown a profit over the last 5 seasons) Runs in the 19.00 Kempton today 4/1 2nd! 17/4/13 Held up in last trio, progress just over 2f out, driven to press winner final furlong, carried right and slightly intimidated, not quicken near finish (op 3/1) 7.00 Kempton 3rd! Steadied start, pulled hard towards rear, stumbled 6f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on (op 6/4 tchd 13/8) 20/5/13 8.50 Leicester Bettered maiden form when just failing on return/handicap bow at Kempton last month. Carried head high when third there on latest start, though, and isn't one for maximum faith as a result. 2nd Chased leaders, led over 8f out, ridden over 1f out, headed and unable to quicken inside final furlong (op 6/1 tchd 7/1) 29/5/13 4.40 Nottingham Improved form when just failing on handicap bow at Kempton last month. Carried head high when behind Miss Tiger Lily there next time, but did little wrong when runner-up on turf more recently. 3rd. Led, hung right and headed over 8f out, chased leader until led again over 3f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, stayed on same pace (tchd 9/1) Posted by wynne1938
Town Mouse
15/6/13 Leicester 7.05 No easy ride, but consistent in 3-y-o handicaps, keeping on despite hanging badly right at Nottingham last time. Drop in grade will help, and should be on the premises again.
Winner Unruly in preliminaries, missed break, raced keenly, raced off the pace, headway 6f out, led well over 2f out, edged right enering final 2f, drew clear over 1f out, stayed on well (op 4/5)
Cape Of Approval Improved markedly last year, completing a hat-trick of handicap wins at The Curragh in September. Further progress when second in listed race over C&D on return and better than he showed latest. Runs in 17.35 Cork (10/5/13) Won! Tracked leader in 2nd, relegated to 3rd before halfway, headway to challenge between horses 2f out, soon ridden and led over 1f out, ran on strongly inside final furlong Posted by wynne1938
Cape Of Approval
16/6/13 Cork 3.45
Winner Waited with in rear, last halfway, travelled well to close approaching final furlong in 3rd, soon pressed leader, led final 100yds, soon in command
Dundonnell Runs in 4.05 at Newmarket today 3rd ! Ponied to start, chased winner, effort under pressure entering final 2f, driven and outpaced 1f out, stayed on same pace after, lost 2nd close home (op 7/2) 18/5/13 3.30 Newmarket Improved on facile maiden win when landing Acomb Stakes at York, and good second to Toronado in Champagne Stakes. Similar form when third in Craven on return and this a drop in grade. Winner! Held up, headway over 2f out, ridden to chase leader over 1f out, ran on under pressure to lead well inside final furlong (op 5-2) Posted by wynne1938
Dundonnell
18/6/13 Ascot 3.45
Improved on facile maiden win when landing Acomb Stakes at York, and good second to Toronado in Champagne Stakes. Better for return when winning listed race at Newmarket but probably not up to this.
unplaced
Ponied to start, steadied after start, pulled hard and held up in touch towards rear, closing but running into a wall of horses and switched right 2f out, rallying and switched left 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong but no threat to leaders (op 14/1)
Toronado Runs in 4.05 Newmarket today Good winner. Made all, quickened clear inside final furlong, stayed on strongly opened 4/6 touched 4/5 04/5/13 Newmarket 3.50 unplaced Chased leader, led 2f out, soon headed, faded inside final furlong, lost 3rd near finish opened 9/4 Posted by wynne1938
Toronado
18/6/13 Ascot 3.45
Imposing sort who was unbeaten at 2, and most impressive winner of Craven on return. Failed to meet expectations in 2000 Guineas but well worth another chance.
2nd Steadied start, held up in rear, headway on outer when hampered and pushed left 2f out, rallied over 1f out, edging right but quickened to challenge entering final furlong, sustained duel with winner final furlong, ran on strongly, just held (tchd 9/2)
Heeraat Newbury 17.15 tomorrow. Developed into a smart handicapper last year, scoring twice at York and shaped much better than the result when fifth there when last seen in October. Should still have more to offer this year. Good winner! Made all, driven and quickened approaching final furlong, won going away (op 3/1 tchd 2/1) 04/5/13 2.35 Newmarket unplaced. Chased leader, ridden and every chance over 1f out, no extra and one pace inside final furlong (op 9/2 tchd 5/1 in a place) 29/5/13 8.05 Beverly Developed into a smart handicapper last year, scoring twice at York, and easy winner at Newbury on return. Very respectable fourth in Palace House on latest start, and looks the one to beat here. 2nd Tracked leaders, headway over 2f out, ridden to challenge entering final furlong, soon driven, hung left and one pace (tchd 5/4 early) Posted by wynne1938
Heerat
18/6/13 Ascot 3.05
unplaced With leaders, ridden and not quicken over 1f out, stayed on same pace final 110yds (op 33/1)
Developed into a smart handicapper last year and an easy winner at Newbury on return. Didn't settle at Beverley last time and not as exposed as some, but needs to pull out plenty more to figure.
2.35 Newmarket Pearl Secret Unbeaten first 4 starts (all at around 5f), landing odds in listed event at Sandown. Not seen to best effect in Nunthorpe final start and likely to be a big player in the top sorints this year. Posted by wynne1938
Pearl Secret
18/6/13 Ascot 3.05
Unbeaten first 4 starts (all at around 5f). Not seen to best effect in Nunthorpe in August and set to be a big player in the top sprints this year if all remains well.
3rd.
Steadied start and soon switched left, held up, headway well over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, going on at finish, not quite get to leaders (tchd 11/1)
The Lark 17/5/13 2.00 Newbury Pivotal filly out of a winning half-sister to Oaks/Irish Oaks winner Sariska. Improved from debut to win 1m maiden at Doncaster in October, and has plenty of scope for further progress this term. 3rd! Held up in last place, headway 3f out, driven over 2f out, kept on to close on 2nd final 110yds but no chance with winner (op 5/2, tchd 11/4 in places) 31/5/13 4.00 Epsom Out of a half-sister to Sariska. Improved from debut to win maiden at Doncaster, and shaped well when third in listed race at Newbury on return. Will stay but probably flying too high too soon. 3rd Held up in touch in last quartet, headway on inner over 2f out, chasing leaders when switched right 2f out, went back left and headway to chase leader briefly over 1f out, switching right and kept on same pace under pressure final furlong Posted by wynne1938
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.
Biographer 18/5/13 2.20 Newmarket Takes the eye on looks and progressing along the right lines, runner-up in the Melrose at York before gaining third career win in Ascot listed event over this trip in October. More to come. Unplaced. Held up, headway over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on (op 11-2) Posted by wynne1938
Biographer
20/6/13 Ascot 3.45
Progressing along the right lines, gaining third career win in listed event here (1¾m) in October. Shaped well on return and worth a try at this trip, so could outrun his odds.
So Beloved Newbury 15.05 tomorrow. Well-related colt who was impressive when beating Tawhid in the mud at Salisbury in October. Flopped next time after pulling hard, but appears to have been given a big chance by the handicapper. Unplaced Held up in rear, shaken up and no progress inside final 2f (op 4/1) 25/5/2013 Haydock 6.00 Winner Held up in touch, ridden to chase leading pair 2f out, kept on to lead towards finish (op 9/2 tchd 5/1) Posted by wynne1938
So Beloved
20/6/13 Ascot 4.25
Well-related colt who was impressive when scoring at Salisbury in October. Resumed progress in a first-time hood to get the better of Capo Rosso at Haydock (7f) last month, and may improve again. Unplaced.
Held up, headway halfway, ridden to chase leaders over 2f out, hung right over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong, well beaten final 100yds
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : Greeleys Love 14/6/13 York 2.30 Sole career success came in Thirsk nursery for Kevin Ryan last term (7f). Better upped in trip for new yard this year, notably at Epsom 2 starts ago (1¼m), and holds place claims. unplaced Took keen hold, led, headed 3f out, soon weakened, behind and eased over 1f out, tailed off (op 7/2 tchd 11/4) Posted by wynne1938
Greeley's Love
20/6/13 Ascot 5.35
Sole career success came in 7f Thirsk nursery for Kevin Ryan last term. Placed 3 times for new yard this term but ran as if amiss at York last week and looks an outsider here. Unplaced. Hampered start, in rear, under pressure over 2f out, effort when not clear run and hampered just over 1f out, eased when no impression final 110yds (op 18/1)
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : 01/6/13 1.35 Epsom Space Ship Took 6 attempts to get off the mark but still seems to be going the right way nevertheless. However, opening mark looks a bit harsh. Unplaced. Held up in last pair, headway into midfield but still plenty to do 2f out, never going to reach leaders and not given too hard a time after, kept on inside final furlong (op 5/1 tchd 4/1) Posted by wynne1938
Space Ship
20/6/13 Ascot 5.35
Took 6 attempts to get off the mark but that's only because he contested some hot maidens. Held up in race not run to suit such tactics when fifth on 1¼m Epsom handicap bow and worth try at 1½m.
2nd. Midfield, ridden and outpaced 3f out, lost place, headway on outer over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, going on at finish
Blessing Box 04/6/13 5.55 Yarmouth Sister to connections' smart 6f winner Bounty Box. Signs of ability in maidens first 2 starts, and left too much to do when second at Lingfield (5f) when last seen. Sure to progress. 2nd. Pulled hard, chased leading pair, ridden and effort well over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, snatched 2nd on post (op 11/4 tchd 5/2) Posted by wynne1938
Blessing Box
20/6/13 Warwick 3.30
Sister to connections' smart 6f winner Bounty Box. Signs of ability in maidens last year, and lot to like about her opening handicap second at Yarmouth 2 weeks ago. Remains with potential.
3rd. Pulled hard and prominent, tracked leader 4f out, ridden and hung left over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong (op 6/4 tchd 15/8)
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : 01/6/13 4.00 Epsom Battle Of Marengo Done little wrong since debut, improving again when winning Derrinstown Trial at Leopardstown, beating Criterium winner Loch Garman. Step up in trip will suit in first-time cheekpieces. Unplaced. Chased leaders until led over 9f out, headed 6f out, 2nd straight, ridden to lead again 3f out, headed over 1f out, kept on same pace under pressure final furlong, lost 2 places last strides (op 13/2) Posted by wynne1938
Battle Of Marengo.
21/6/13 Ascot 3.05
Done little wrong since debut, improving again when winning Derrinstown Trial at Leopardstown. Good fourth in Derby since and very much sets the standard.
2nd. Chased leader until led 6f out, gradually increased gallop from 4f out, ridden and went clear entering final 2f, driven entering final furlong, headed and no extra final 75yds (tchd Evens)
Greatwood Runs in 2.55 Newmarket today 2nd Held up in touch, closing on leaders and switching right over 2f out, chased leaders and driven over 1f out, chased winner well inside final furlong, gradually closing but just failed (op 9/1 tchd 10/1) 11/5/13 2.55 Lingfield Shaped well in maidens at 2, finishing strongly to get off the mark at Kempton. Much improved when just denied in valuable sales race at Newmarket on return and one to beat. Will stay. Non runner, taken out because of the soft going! 16/5/13 2.45 York Shaped well in maidens at 2, finishing strongly to get off the mark at Kempton. Much improved when just denied by Windhoek in valuable sales race at Newmarket on return fancied to gain revenge. No where! In my humble opion, the jockey rode a bad race! Slowly into stride and niggled along in rear, headway 3f out, effort on wide outside 2f out, soon ridden and beaten (op 4/1) Posted by wynne1938
Greatwood
21/6/13 Ascot 3.05 Maiden winner at 2, and much improved when just denied by Windhoek in valuable sales race at Newmarket on return. Disappointed in Dante at York next time but better than that. Unplaced
Led until 6f out, chased leader until 4f out, ridden over 3f out, outpaced and beaten 2f out, weakened over 1f out, behind and eased well inside final furlong (op 8/1)
Havana Beat Runs in 2.55 Newmarket today (18/4/13) 4th Held up in midfield, ridden and headway over 2f out, chasing leaders and edged right on downhill run well over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong (op 8/1 tchd 10/1) 09/5/13 Runs in 2.45 Chester Plenty of promise in 2 Sandown maidens last year, beating a pair of subsequent winners in September. Good fourth in sales race at Newmarket on return and more to come at this trip. 3rd. Raced keenly, chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong, never able to challenge (op 3/1 tchd 5/2) Posted by wynne1938
Havana Beat
21/6/13 Ascot 3.05 Plenty of promise in 2 Sandown maidens last year, winning in September, and good fourth in sales race at Newmarket on return. Respectable third of 4 in Chester Vase since but more needed.
unplaced Held up in touch in last trio, dropped to rear over 3f out, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, no threat to leaders but plugged on past beaten horses final furlong
Hillstar Runs in 5.45 Newmarket today 2nd! Raced in midfield, ridden 3f out, went 3rd over 2f out, closed on winner but hemmed in just over 1f out, switched right and chased winner inside final furlong, no impression under pressure final 100yds (op Evens tchd 13/8) 18/5/13 3.15 Newbury From a good family, and much improved when winning 12-runner maiden at Leicester on latter start at 2 yrs. Good second in handicap at Newmarket on return and looks a nice prospect. 2nd! Led, joined from 3f out, driven over 2f out, headed approaching final furlong, kept on but always held inside final furlong (tchd Evens in places) Posted by wynne1938
Hillstar
21/6/13 Ascot 3.05 From a good family, and impressed when winning maiden at Leicester at 2 yrs. Good second in handicaps at Newmarket and Newbury both starts this term and respected despite hike in grade.
Winner
Took keen hold, steadied start, held up in rear, effort but still plenty to do over 2f out, good headway to chase clear leader and edging right just over 1f out, stayed on strongly to lead final 75yds, going away at finish (op 8/1)
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)
Comments
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
15/6/13 Sandown 4.05
Looked promising when winning his maiden last year, and caught the eye when fifth in Newmarket handicap on return, running on well from the rear. Remains with potential back over 7f.
3rd
Held up, headway entering final 2f, ridden to challenge leader just inside final furlong, not quicken near finish
15/6/13 Sandown 2.20
Lightly-raced gelding who couldn't have won any easier in weak Hamilton maiden on belated return in September. Shaped well when second in Newmarket handicap on comeback and remains with potential.
2nd
Raced wide held up, ridden 3f out, headway over 1f out, chased winner inside final furlong, no impression near finish opened 5/1
15/6/13 Leicester 7.05
No easy ride, but consistent in 3-y-o handicaps, keeping on despite hanging badly right at Nottingham last time. Drop in grade will help, and should be on the premises again.
Winner
Unruly in preliminaries, missed break, raced keenly, raced off the pace, headway 6f out, led well over 2f out, edged right enering final 2f, drew clear over 1f out, stayed on well (op 4/5)
16/6/13 Cork 3.45
Winner Waited with in rear, last halfway, travelled well to close approaching final furlong in 3rd, soon pressed leader, led final 100yds, soon in command
18/6/13 Ascot 3.45
Improved on facile maiden win when landing Acomb Stakes at York, and good second to Toronado in Champagne Stakes. Better for return when winning listed race at Newmarket but probably not up to this.
unplaced
18/6/13 Ascot 3.45
Imposing sort who was unbeaten at 2, and most impressive winner of Craven on return. Failed to meet expectations in 2000 Guineas but well worth another chance.
2nd
Steadied start, held up in rear, headway on outer when hampered and pushed left 2f out, rallied over 1f out, edging right but quickened to challenge entering final furlong, sustained duel with winner final furlong, ran on strongly, just held (tchd 9/2)
18/6/13 Ascot 3.05
unplaced
With leaders, ridden and not quicken over 1f out, stayed on same pace final 110yds (op 33/1)
Developed into a smart handicapper last year and an easy winner at Newbury on return. Didn't settle at Beverley last time and not as exposed as some, but needs to pull out plenty more to figure.
18/6/13 Ascot 3.05
Unbeaten first 4 starts (all at around 5f). Not seen to best effect in Nunthorpe in August and set to be a big player in the top sprints this year if all remains well.
3rd.
Steadied start and soon switched left, held up, headway well over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, going on at finish, not quite get to leaders (tchd 11/1)
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!
20/6/13 Ascot 3.45
Progressing along the right lines, gaining third career win in listed event here (1¾m) in October. Shaped well on return and worth a try at this trip, so could outrun his odds.
Non runner!
20/6/13 Ascot 4.25
Well-related colt who was impressive when scoring at Salisbury in October. Resumed progress in a first-time hood to get the better of Capo Rosso at Haydock (7f) last month, and may improve again.
Unplaced.
20/6/13 Ascot 5.35
Sole career success came in 7f Thirsk nursery for Kevin Ryan last term. Placed 3 times for new yard this term but ran as if amiss at York last week and looks an outsider here.
Unplaced.
Hampered start, in rear, under pressure over 2f out, effort when not clear run and hampered just over 1f out, eased when no impression final 110yds (op 18/1)
20/6/13 Ascot 5.35
Took 6 attempts to get off the mark but that's only because he contested some hot maidens. Held up in race not run to suit such tactics when fifth on 1¼m Epsom handicap bow and worth try at 1½m.
2nd.
Midfield, ridden and outpaced 3f out, lost place, headway on outer over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, going on at finish
20/6/13 Warwick 3.30
Sister to connections' smart 6f winner Bounty Box. Signs of ability in maidens last year, and lot to like about her opening handicap second at Yarmouth 2 weeks ago. Remains with potential.
3rd.
Pulled hard and prominent, tracked leader 4f out, ridden and hung left over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong (op 6/4 tchd 15/8)
21/6/13 Ascot 3.05
Done little wrong since debut, improving again when winning Derrinstown Trial at Leopardstown. Good fourth in Derby since and very much sets the standard.
2nd.
Chased leader until led 6f out, gradually increased gallop from 4f out, ridden and went clear entering final 2f, driven entering final furlong, headed and no extra final 75yds (tchd Evens)
21/6/13 Ascot 3.05
Maiden winner at 2, and much improved when just denied by Windhoek in valuable sales race at Newmarket on return. Disappointed in Dante at York next time but better than that.
Unplaced
Havana Beat
21/6/13 Ascot 3.05
Plenty of promise in 2 Sandown maidens last year, winning in September, and good fourth in sales race at Newmarket on return. Respectable third of 4 in Chester Vase since but more needed.
unplaced
Held up in touch in last trio, dropped to rear over 3f out, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, no threat to leaders but plugged on past beaten horses final furlong
21/6/13 Ascot 3.05
From a good family, and impressed when winning maiden at Leicester at 2 yrs. Good second in handicaps at Newmarket and Newbury both starts this term and respected despite hike in grade.
Winner
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)