Rosdhu Queen 2.55 Newbury 4th. Unruly in stalls, led, driven along over 1f out, headed final 120yds, weakened and dropped to 4th in closing stages (op 2/1) Posted by wynne1938
Rosdhu Queen
22/6/13 Ascot 3.45
Unbeaten at 2, following up Lowther Stakes win when again making all in Cheveley Park at Newmarket. Stamina stretched over 7f on return and respected now back sprinting. Unplaced Restless in stalls, steadied start, held up in rear, headway in midfield, effort and driven well over 1f out, edged right and no impression final furlong (tchd 14/1)
2.05 Newmarket Rye House Prolific family renowned for flourishing with time and distance, and left maiden form behind when landing Windsor handicap a year ago. Good second at Salisbury next time and better expected this year. 17/5/13 4.25 York Winner! Tracked leaders, pushed along over 2f out, led over 1f out, driven clear, readily (op 2/1) Posted by wynne1938
Rye House
22/6/13 Ascot 5.00
From prolific family and dotted up in 10.4f York handicap on reappearance. Just as effective at this longer trip and will go on progressing.
Progressive when winning 2 listed races last summer. Bit disappointing in Group 2 over C&D in October but back on track when third in Group 3 at the Curragh on return. Still lightly raced.
Unplaced Awkward leaving stalls and slowly away, took keen hold, held up in touch in midfield, ridden and effort 2f out, no impression but kept on inside final furlong, no threat to leaders (tchd 12-1)
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : Huntsmans Close 08/6/13 Haydock Huntsmans Close Some strong form to his name last year, winning 6f maiden at Yarmouth. May have needed return at Ascot, though that wouldn't be the first time he's finished weakly. Remains with potential. Unplaced Led, headed over 1f out, soon weakened, eased towards finish (op 4/1) Posted by wynne1938
Huntsmans Close
24/6/13 Windsor 8.10 Some strong form to his name last year, winning 6f maiden at Yarmouth. May have needed return at Ascot, though harder to excuse his finishing effort at Haydock (behind Robot Boy).
Unplaced Tracked leader, upsides from halfway and appeared to be going well, shaken up and led briefly over 1f out, folded tamely after (op 8/1 tchd 11/2)
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : Robot Boy 08/6/13 Haydock Robot Boy Progressed well in maidens, winning on return at Doncaster (5f). Not so good this year, though 7f at York last time did seem to stretch him. 2nd Held up in rear, effort over 2f out, chasing leaders over 1f out, kept on to take 2nd near finish (op 8/1) Posted by wynne1938
Robot's Boy
24/6/13 Windsor 8.10
Progressed well in maidens, winning on return at Doncaster (5f) in April and lot to like about how he shaped when runner-up in a strong-looking 6f handicap at Haydock recently. Big player.
Winner
Held up in 5th and off the pace, pulled out over 2f out, good progress after to lead just over 1f out, ridden and stayed on well (tchd 7/4)
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : 31/5/13 6.20 Bath Roanne Improved for debut when fourth in 7f Leicester maiden in October, and found her stamina stretched when filling same spot on handicap debut here (1m) in April, but below form at former venue since. Unplaced. Chased leaders, driven to dispute 2nd well over 1f out, easily outpaced final furlong (op 13/2 tchd 7/1) Posted by wynne1938
Roanne
26/6/13 Salisbury 4.55
Good fourth on reappearance when seeming to find 1m stretching her stamina. Not matched it in 2 runs since and fitting of blinkers needs to have a positive effect. Unplaced
Raced keenly, tracked leader, led after 1f, ridden, edged off far rails and headed just over 1f out, weakened
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : Majestic Moon 13/6/13 Haydock 7.50 Won 6f maiden at Ayr at 2 yrs and good efforts in defeat in 7f handicaps this term, pulling hard and hanging right in blinkers at Leicester. May yet do better if settling down. 3rd. Slowly inot stride, took keenl hold, held up, headway over 2f out, progress to take 3rd final 100yds, stayed on towards finish, never able to challenge front pair (op 7/2) Posted by wynne1938
Majestic Moon
28/6/13 Chester 9.00
Won 6f maiden at Ayr at 2 yrs and good efforts in defeat in 7f handicaps this term, unable to quicken in blinkers at Haydock. Still may be capable of better. 3rd
Dwelt, held up towards rear, took keen hold, effort and not clear run 2f out, pulled wide, kept on inside final furlong, took 3rd post (op 7/4)
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : D ick Boss 05/6/13 8/15 Ripon Off the mark at third attempt in a 6f maiden at Windsor last October. Much better effort in handicaps for new yard when chasing home Klynch over C&D and heavy ground perhaps an excuse since. Winner Made all stands' side, driven over 1f out, stayed on well (op 5/1 tchd 11/2) Posted by wynne1938
D ick Boss
29/6/13 Curragh 4.45
Less exposed than many sprinters and followed his Ripon win at the start of the month with a good second to Harrison George (winner again since) at Nottingham. Could take some pegging back. 4th
Chased leaders, headway from 2f out, ridden in 3rd inside final furlong and soon no extra under pressure, kept on same pace
01/6/13 4.00 Epsom Galileo Rock Looks all stamina, closely related to high-class stayer Saddler's Rock. Not beaten far in 1¼m Sandown Classic Trial on return and will relish longer trip, but possibly more of a Leger type. 3rd. Took keen hold, chased leaders, 3rd straight, driven and chased leader 3f out until 2f out, kept on well but one pace inside final furlong Posted by wynne1938
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
Slade Power 22/6/13 Ascot 3.45 Progressive when winning 2 listed races last summer. Bit disappointing in Group 2 over C&D in October but back on track when third in Group 3 at the Curragh on return. Still lightly raced. Unplaced Awkward leaving stalls and slowly away, took keen hold, held up in touch in midfield, ridden and effort 2f out, no impression but kept on inside final furlong, no threat to leaders (tchd 12-1) Posted by wynne1938
Slade Power
29/6/13 Curragh 5.50
Progressive when winning 2 listed races last summer. Back on track when third in Greenlands Stakes here last month, and respectable seventh to Lethal Force at Royal Ascot last time. Respected.
Winner Chased leaders, close 4th halfway, took closer order in 3rd over 1f out, ridden to lead on outer final 100yds and kept on well
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : Kiwayu 12/6/13 4.20 Haydock Improved for being stepped up to 1½m last season and shown enough in 2 runs this term to suggest he can defy current mark. unplaced. Took keen hold in mid-division, driven 3f out, weakened just inside final furlong (tchd 9/1) Posted by wynne1938
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)
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : Nabucco 08/6/13 Newmarket 2.20 Out of 1000 Guineas winner Cape Verdi and showed progressive form in maidens last year, and shaped well when third to Ehtedaam on belated return. More to come. 2nd Chased leaders, driven and every chance over 1f out, led just inside final furlong, headed and no extra well inside final furlong (op 11/2 tchd 9/2) Posted by wynne1938
Nabucco
29/6/13 Newmarket 4.05
Well bred and lightly raced. Windsor maiden winner last summer and placed in handicaps both starts this year, beaten only by a progressive sort over C&D 3 weeks ago. Can go one better.
Winner Chased leader, ridden and led well over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, ridden out (op 10/3)
Un In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : Roanne 26/6/13 Salisbury 4.55 Good fourth on reappearance when seeming to find 1m stretching her stamina. Not matched it in 2 runs since and fitting of blinkers needs to have a positive effect. Unplaced Raced keenly, tracked leader, led after 1f, ridden, edged off far rails and headed just over 1f out, weakened Posted by wynne1938
Roanne
06/7/13 Leicester 5.05
Hasn't built on encouraging reappearance in 3 subsequent starts, raced too freely in first-time blinkers at Salisbury last time. However, claims if able to bounce back with tongue tie added here.
unplaced Tracked leaders, went 2nd over 3f out until ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong (op 7/2 tchd 3/1)
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : 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 Posted by wynne1938
Danchai
06/7/13 Sandown 14.40
Just a Hamilton maiden to his name, but still unexposed and did well to chase home Roserrow in a C&D handicap last time (Gaul Wood third). Has a 2 lb pull for that defeat, and can't be dismissed.
unplaced
Settled in 10th, driven on outer over 2f out, stayed on from over 1f out, nearest finish
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : 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. Non runner! Posted by wynne1938
Biographer 06/7/13 Sandown 16.25
Progressing along the right lines, gaining third career win in listed event at Ascot (1¾m) in October. Shaped well on Newmarket return and gives the impression he has more to come at this trip.
2nd
Held up in last, smooth progress on outer 3f out to press winner just over 2f out, good battle after until wandered left and right final furlong, no extra (op 5/2)
Looked green in trio of 6f maidens at 2 yrs. Gelded since latest start and appeals as the type to do better this time round, though will be of more interest when pitched into a handicap.
unplaced
Free to post, pulled hard, tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened (op 7/2)
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : War Lord 14/6/13 Musselburgh 2.20 Signs of ability in 7f/1m maidens last autumn and justified strong market support on return/handicap bow at Thirsk. Possible he found run coming too soon next time, and should bounce back. 3rd Led, pushed along and joined 3f out, soon headed and ridden, driven well over 1f out, soon one pace (op 7/2 tchd 3/1) Posted by wynne1938
War Lord
09/7/13 Pontefract 5.30
Signs of ability in 7f/1m maidens last autumn and justified strong market support on return/handicap bow at Thirsk. Below that form last 2 outings, but possible he can still bounce back.
Unplaced Chased leaders, pushed along over 3f out, outpaced over 2f out, soon well beaten (op 7/2)
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : 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) Posted by wynne1938
Greeleys Love
11/7/13 Newmarket 3.15
Sole success came in 7f Thirsk nursery for Kevin Ryan last term, though has been placed 3 times for new yard this term. Had excuses at Royal Ascot last time, but vulnerable to progressive types.
Unplaced
In touch in midfield, ridden and effort to chase leaders over 2f out, no extra under pressure entering final furlong, went modest 2nd briefly inside final furlong, faded final 100yds (op 16/1)
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : 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 Posted by wynne1938
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)
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : 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 Posted by wynne1938
Havana Beat
11/7/13 Newmarket 1.40
Good fourth in valuable sales race on Rowley Course in April. Just a respectable third in Chester Vase, though, and ran to similar level when fifth of 8 in King Edward VII Stakes at Royal Ascot.
3rd Chased leaders, going well but stuck behind horses from over 2f out, switched left and gap finally opened well inside final furlong, ran on well under pressure towards finish, unlucky
Comments
22/6/13 Ascot 3.45
Unbeaten at 2, following up Lowther Stakes win when again making all in Cheveley Park at Newmarket. Stamina stretched over 7f on return and respected now back sprinting.
Unplaced
Restless in stalls, steadied start, held up in rear, headway in midfield, effort and driven well over 1f out, edged right and no impression final furlong (tchd 14/1)
22/6/13 Ascot 5.00
From prolific family and dotted up in 10.4f York handicap on reappearance. Just as effective at this longer trip and will go on progressing.
Non Runner
22/6/13 Ascot 3.45
Progressive when winning 2 listed races last summer. Bit disappointing in Group 2 over C&D in October but back on track when third in Group 3 at the Curragh on return. Still lightly raced.
Unplaced
Awkward leaving stalls and slowly away, took keen hold, held up in touch in midfield, ridden and effort 2f out, no impression but kept on inside final furlong, no threat to leaders (tchd 12-1)
24/6/13 Windsor 8.10
Some strong form to his name last year, winning 6f maiden at Yarmouth. May have needed return at Ascot, though harder to excuse his finishing effort at Haydock (behind Robot Boy).
Unplaced
Tracked leader, upsides from halfway and appeared to be going well, shaken up and led briefly over 1f out, folded tamely after (op 8/1 tchd 11/2)
24/6/13 Windsor 8.10
Progressed well in maidens, winning on return at Doncaster (5f) in April and lot to like about how he shaped when runner-up in a strong-looking 6f handicap at Haydock recently. Big player.
Winner
Held up in 5th and off the pace, pulled out over 2f out, good progress after to lead just over 1f out, ridden and stayed on well (tchd 7/4)
26/6/13 Salisbury 4.55
Good fourth on reappearance when seeming to find 1m stretching her stamina. Not matched it in 2 runs since and fitting of blinkers needs to have a positive effect.
Unplaced
Raced keenly, tracked leader, led after 1f, ridden, edged off far rails and headed just over 1f out, weakened
28/6/13 Chester 9.00
Won 6f maiden at Ayr at 2 yrs and good efforts in defeat in 7f handicaps this term, unable to quicken in blinkers at Haydock. Still may be capable of better.
3rd
29/6/13 Curragh 4.45
Less exposed than many sprinters and followed his Ripon win at the start of the month with a good second to Harrison George (winner again since) at Nottingham. Could take some pegging back.
4th
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
29/6/13 Curragh 5.50
Progressive when winning 2 listed races last summer. Back on track when third in Greenlands Stakes here last month, and respectable seventh to Lethal Force at Royal Ascot last time. Respected.
Winner
Chased leaders, close 4th halfway, took closer order in 3rd over 1f out, ridden to lead on outer final 100yds and kept on well
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)
29/6/13 Newmarket 4.05
Well bred and lightly raced. Windsor maiden winner last summer and placed in handicaps both starts this year, beaten only by a progressive sort over C&D 3 weeks ago. Can go one better.
Winner
Chased leader, ridden and led well over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, ridden out (op 10/3)
06/7/13 Leicester 5.05
Hasn't built on encouraging reappearance in 3 subsequent starts, raced too freely in first-time blinkers at Salisbury last time. However, claims if able to bounce back with tongue tie added here.
unplaced
Tracked leaders, went 2nd over 3f out until ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong (op 7/2 tchd 3/1)
06/7/13 Sandown 14.40
Just a Hamilton maiden to his name, but still unexposed and did well to chase home Roserrow in a C&D handicap last time (Gaul Wood third). Has a 2 lb pull for that defeat, and can't be dismissed.
unplaced
Settled in 10th, driven on outer over 2f out, stayed on from over 1f out, nearest finish
06/7/13 Sandown 16.25
Progressing along the right lines, gaining third career win in listed event at Ascot (1¾m) in October. Shaped well on Newmarket return and gives the impression he has more to come at this trip.
2nd
Held up in last, smooth progress on outer 3f out to press winner just over 2f out, good battle after until wandered left and right final furlong, no extra (op 5/2)
06/7/13 Leicester 16.35
Looked green in trio of 6f maidens at 2 yrs. Gelded since latest start and appeals as the type to do better this time round, though will be of more interest when pitched into a handicap.
unplaced
Free to post, pulled hard, tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened (op 7/2)
09/7/13 Pontefract 5.30
Signs of ability in 7f/1m maidens last autumn and justified strong market support on return/handicap bow at Thirsk. Below that form last 2 outings, but possible he can still bounce back.
Unplaced
Chased leaders, pushed along over 3f out, outpaced over 2f out, soon well beaten (op 7/2)
11/7/13 Newmarket 3.15
Sole success came in 7f Thirsk nursery for Kevin Ryan last term, though has been placed 3 times for new yard this term. Had excuses at Royal Ascot last time, but vulnerable to progressive types.
Unplaced
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)
11/7/13 Newmarket 1.40
Good fourth in valuable sales race on Rowley Course in April. Just a respectable third in Chester Vase, though, and ran to similar level when fifth of 8 in King Edward VII Stakes at Royal Ascot.
3rd
Chased leaders, going well but stuck behind horses from over 2f out, switched left and gap finally opened well inside final furlong, ran on well under pressure towards finish, unlucky