In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : 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) Posted by wynne1938
Town Mouse.
14/7/13 Stratford 4.20
Fair form on Flat for Hughie Morrison, running out a wide-margin winner of a 1¼m Leicester claimer last month. Should be up to making presence felt in a race like this.
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : 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) Posted by wynne1938
Blessing Box
16/7/13 Yarmouth 7.50
Sister to connections' smart 6f winner Bounty Box. Promise in maidens and solid start in 6f handicaps but needs to learn to settle. Winner Steadied in last and took keen hold, effort 2f out, soon driven, led final 100yds, just held on (op 9/4)
Well backed on debut when touched off at Ascot and went one place better in hot 1m Newmarket maiden. Minor setback earlier this year but remains a good prospect up in trip and yard in cracking form.
Winner
Led, headed over 8f out, tracked leader until led again 3f out, pushed clear final 2f (op 4/9)
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : 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) Posted by wynne1938
Majestic Moon
19/7/13 Newmarket 6.50
Won 6f maiden at Ayr at 2 yrs and seemed to relish faster conditions when making all at York last week. Escapes a penalty here so obvious claims.
winner Made all, edged right over 1f out, ridden out opened 9/4
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : 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. Posted by wynne1938
Heeraat
20/7/13 Newbury 3.15
Has made up into a smart sprinter, winner of 5f handicap here on return in April and done little wrong in better company since. Runner-up in a listed event at York last weekend and merits respect.
Winner Ledf after 2f, raced on stands' side and pushed along 2f out, quickened final furlong, edged left, ran on strongly (tchd 10/3)
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : Town Mouse. 14/7/13 Stratford 4.20 Fair form on Flat for Hughie Morrison, running out a wide-margin winner of a 1¼m Leicester claimer last month. Should be up to making presence felt in a race like this. Posted by wynne1938
Town Mouse
20/7/13 Market Rasen 1.45
Fair on Flat for Hughie Morrison, easily winning 1¼m Leicester claimer last month, but showed little aptitude for hurdling in Stratford juvenile 6 days ago. Has hood fitted on back of that.
unplaced
Led round start, led in, ducked left, and unseated rider (op 15/2 tchd 7/1)
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : 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) Posted by wynne1938
Greeleys Love
20/7/13 Newmarket 5.20 Sole success came in 7f Thirsk nursery for Kevin Ryan last year, though has been placed 3 times for new yard this term. Excuses over C&D last time (went off too hard), but looks vulnerable again.
unplaced Slowly into stride, held up, headway over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, soon edged left, weakened over 1f out (op 9/1 tchd 12/1)
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : 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 Posted by wynne1938
D ick Bos 21/7/13 Curragh 4.45
Opened account for present yard when landing a 6f Ripon handicap last month, and has run well in defeat both starts since, fourth in 30-runner event won by Burn The Boats here latest. First try at 5f.
unplaced Soon chased leaders stands' side, no impression entering final furlong, kept on same pace
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : D ick Vos 21/7/13 Curragh 4.45 Opened account for present yard when landing a 6f Ripon handicap last month, and has run well in defeat both starts since, fourth in 30-runner event won by Burn The Boats here latest. First try at 5f. Posted by wynne1938
I like the jockey booking!
Pat Smullen could have ridden for Dermot Weld but chose to ride for David Omeara.
I only hope the extra allowance the apprentice receives on Welds horse doesn't spoil your coup!
Desert Command 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) Posted by wynne1938
Dessert Command
24/7/13 Lingfield 5.10
Looked green in trio of 6f maidens at 2 yrs. Gelded prior to return, where he raced too freely to last home over 7f at Leicester. May do better, but others more appealing here.
Winner Taken down early, soon pressing leader, ridden and clear with leader 2f out, driven to lead 1f out, stayed on well, ridden out (tchd 14/1)
Starbright Runs in the 4.40 Gowran Park (tomorrow) Off the mark in 1m maiden at the Curragh in August and not disgraced in group races since, finishing 5 lengths third to Rehn's Nest on return over that C&D last month. Needs to up her game here. Quite disssappointing? Posted by wynne1938
Starbright
24/7/13
Naas 7.55
Off the mark in 1m maiden at the Curragh in August and contested black type events since. Possibly amiss at Gowran in April and not seen since. unplaced Waited with in rear of quartet, some headway on outer over 3f out, soon pushed along and no impression, eased final furlong
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : 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) Posted by wynne1938
Huntsmans Close
25/7/13 Doncaster 7.15
Some strong form to his name last year, winning 6f maiden at Yarmouth. Solid efforts on 2 of 3 starts this year without making the anticipated progress. Doesn't always find much for pressure.
2nd
Led, ridden well over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace (op 9/2 tchd 7/2)
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
25/7/13 Bath 5.30
Hasn't built on encouraging reappearance here (1m) in 4 subsequent starts, with a tendency to pull hard the main reason. Fared only a little better in this headgear combination last time.
2nd Tracked leaders, ridden to lead 2f out, soon drifted right, kept on, headed final 40yds (op 3/1 tchd 4/1)
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : Huntsmans Close 25/7/13 Doncaster 7.15 Some strong form to his name last year, winning 6f maiden at Yarmouth. Solid efforts on 2 of 3 starts this year without making the anticipated progress. Doesn't always find much for pressure. 2nd Led, ridden well over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace (op 9/2 tchd 7/2) Posted by wynne1938
Huntsmans Close
26/7/13 Ascot 4.50
Some strong form to his name last year, winning 6f maiden at Yarmouth. Progress has levelled out this year, but yard in better form now, and may yet do better. Engaged 7.15 Doncaster Thursday. Non Runner
1.15 Newbury Royal Dutch Rangy gelding who had plenty to spare when winning 1¼m Lingfield handicap in August, and better form when third at Kempton (11f) on final 2012 start. Should prove equally as effective on turf. No where! Chased leaders on inner, not much room 2f out, one pace when hampered over 1f out, no chance after (op 7/1) 16/5/13 5.55 Newmarket Rangy gelding who had plenty to spare when winning 1¼m Lingfield handicap in August, and better form when third at Kempton (11f) in October. Not himself when well held at Newbury on return. 2nd! Held up in touch, headway 3f out, driven to chase winner over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, kept on under pressure close home, just failed (op 9/2 tchd 5/1) Posted by wynne1938
Royal Dutch
26/7/13 Newmarket Rangy gelding who had plenty to spare when winning 1¼m Lingfield handicap last sunner. Even better form since, just denied at Newmarket when last seen in May, and should stay this far. unplaced Held up, headway under pressure over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong (op 13/2)
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : D ick Vos 21/7/13 Curragh 4.45 Opened account for present yard when landing a 6f Ripon handicap last month, and has run well in defeat both starts since, fourth in 30-runner event won by Burn The Boats here latest. First try at 5f. unplaced Soon chased leaders stands' side, no impression entering final furlong, kept on same pace Posted by wynne1938
D ick Bos 27/7/13 York 3.30
Opened account for present yard when landing a 6f Ripon handicap in June, and has run well in defeat all 3 starts since. Going to need to eke out a bit more progress if he is to land the spoils. unplaced
Chased leaders, edged right and kept on same pace over 1f out (op 12/1)
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : 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) Posted by wynne1938
Robot's Boy 27/7/13 Newmarket 3.55
Progressed well in maidens, winning on return at Doncaster (5f) in April, and bettered that when landing 6f handicap at Windsor last month. Best excused latest C&D effort, (poorly placed). unplaced Awkward leaving stalls and slowly into stride, held up in last quartet, ridden and effort over 1f out, no progress and soon beaten, weakened final furlong (tchd 10/1)
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : 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 Posted by wynne1938
Burning Blaze 27/7/13 Newmarket 3.55 Looked promising when winning his maiden last year, and ran well upped to 7f at Sandown last month, staying on into third place. Essentially progressive and return to 6f should hold no fears. unplaced Held up in last quartet, ridden and effort against stands' rail over 1f out, no impression 1f out, never troubled leaders (op 4/1 tchd 9/2)
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : 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) Posted by wynne1938
Hill Star 27/6/13 Ascot 3.50 Always held in high regard (short-priced favourite in hot handicaps first 2 starts this year) and it all came together in King Edward over C&D last time. Supplemented at a cost of £75,000. 3rd Held up in 6th, ridden and progress on outer over 2f out, stayed on to take 3rd and press runner-up inside final furlong, no chance with winner (op 11/2)
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : Alcaeus 07/6/13 5.35 Lingfield Unplaced in maidens at 2 yrs, but showed improved form to land 1¼m Redcar handicap on return, and defied a penalty with more in hand that bare margin at Hamilton. Will go on improving. Winner. Tracked leader, led 3f out, shaken up 2f out, pressed and driven over 1f out, drifted left but stayed on well (op 11/10) Posted by wynne1938
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)
Comments
14/7/13 Stratford 4.20
Fair form on Flat for Hughie Morrison, running out a wide-margin winner of a 1¼m Leicester claimer last month. Should be up to making presence felt in a race like this.
unplaced
16/7/13 Yarmouth 7.50
Sister to connections' smart 6f winner Bounty Box. Promise in maidens and solid start in 6f handicaps but needs to learn to settle.
Winner
Steadied in last and took keen hold, effort 2f out, soon driven, led final 100yds, just held on (op 9/4)
18/7/13 Leicester 3.10
Well backed on debut when touched off at Ascot and went one place better in hot 1m Newmarket maiden. Minor setback earlier this year but remains a good prospect up in trip and yard in cracking form.
Winner
Led, headed over 8f out, tracked leader until led again 3f out, pushed clear final 2f (op 4/9)
19/7/13 Newmarket 6.50
Won 6f maiden at Ayr at 2 yrs and seemed to relish faster conditions when making all at York last week. Escapes a penalty here so obvious claims.
winner
Made all, edged right over 1f out, ridden out opened 9/4
20/7/13 Newbury 3.15
Has made up into a smart sprinter, winner of 5f handicap here on return in April and done little wrong in better company since. Runner-up in a listed event at York last weekend and merits respect.
Winner
Ledf after 2f, raced on stands' side and pushed along 2f out, quickened final furlong, edged left, ran on strongly (tchd 10/3)
20/7/13 Market Rasen 1.45
Fair on Flat for Hughie Morrison, easily winning 1¼m Leicester claimer last month, but showed little aptitude for hurdling in Stratford juvenile 6 days ago. Has hood fitted on back of that.
unplaced
Led round start, led in, ducked left, and unseated rider (op 15/2 tchd 7/1)
20/7/13 Newmarket 5.20
Sole success came in 7f Thirsk nursery for Kevin Ryan last year, though has been placed 3 times for new yard this term. Excuses over C&D last time (went off too hard), but looks vulnerable again.
unplaced
Slowly into stride, held up, headway over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, soon edged left, weakened over 1f out (op 9/1 tchd 12/1)
21/7/13 Curragh 4.45
Opened account for present yard when landing a 6f Ripon handicap last month, and has run well in defeat both starts since, fourth in 30-runner event won by Burn The Boats here latest. First try at 5f.
unplaced
Soon chased leaders stands' side, no impression entering final furlong, kept on same pace
24/7/13 Lingfield 5.10
Looked green in trio of 6f maidens at 2 yrs. Gelded prior to return, where he raced too freely to last home over 7f at Leicester. May do better, but others more appealing here.
Winner Taken down early, soon pressing leader, ridden and clear with leader 2f out, driven to lead 1f out, stayed on well, ridden out (tchd 14/1)
24/7/13
Naas 7.55
Off the mark in 1m maiden at the Curragh in August and contested black type events since. Possibly amiss at Gowran in April and not seen since.
unplaced
Waited with in rear of quartet, some headway on outer over 3f out, soon pushed along and no impression, eased final furlong
25/7/13 Doncaster 7.15
Some strong form to his name last year, winning 6f maiden at Yarmouth. Solid efforts on 2 of 3 starts this year without making the anticipated progress. Doesn't always find much for pressure.
2nd
Led, ridden well over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace (op 9/2 tchd 7/2)
25/7/13 Bath 5.30
Hasn't built on encouraging reappearance here (1m) in 4 subsequent starts, with a tendency to pull hard the main reason. Fared only a little better in this headgear combination last time.
2nd
Tracked leaders, ridden to lead 2f out, soon drifted right, kept on, headed final 40yds (op 3/1 tchd 4/1)
26/7/13 Ascot 4.50
Some strong form to his name last year, winning 6f maiden at Yarmouth. Progress has levelled out this year, but yard in better form now, and may yet do better. Engaged 7.15 Doncaster Thursday.
Non Runner
26/7/13 Newmarket
Rangy gelding who had plenty to spare when winning 1¼m Lingfield handicap last sunner. Even better form since, just denied at Newmarket when last seen in May, and should stay this far.
unplaced
Held up, headway under pressure over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong (op 13/2)
27/7/13 York 3.30
Opened account for present yard when landing a 6f Ripon handicap in June, and has run well in defeat all 3 starts since. Going to need to eke out a bit more progress if he is to land the spoils.
unplaced
Chased leaders, edged right and kept on same pace over 1f out (op 12/1)
27/7/13 Newmarket 3.55
Progressed well in maidens, winning on return at Doncaster (5f) in April, and bettered that when landing 6f handicap at Windsor last month. Best excused latest C&D effort, (poorly placed).
unplaced
Awkward leaving stalls and slowly into stride, held up in last quartet, ridden and effort over 1f out, no progress and soon beaten, weakened final furlong (tchd 10/1)
27/7/13 Newmarket 3.55
Looked promising when winning his maiden last year, and ran well upped to 7f at Sandown last month, staying on into third place. Essentially progressive and return to 6f should hold no fears.
unplaced
Held up in last quartet, ridden and effort against stands' rail over 1f out, no impression 1f out, never troubled leaders (op 4/1 tchd 9/2)
27/6/13 Ascot 3.50
Always held in high regard (short-priced favourite in hot handicaps first 2 starts this year) and it all came together in King Edward over C&D last time. Supplemented at a cost of £75,000.
3rd Held up in 6th, ridden and progress on outer over 2f out, stayed on to take 3rd and press runner-up inside final furlong, no chance with winner (op 11/2)
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)