In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : Mystery Bet 18/4/13 5.45 Newmarket unplaced. Chased winner until over 3f out, no extra under pressure over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, well beaten and eased inside final furlong (op 6/1 tchd 4/1) 07/6/13 9.20 Haydock Looked good prospect when winning 7f York maiden on heavy last October. Faded in warm 1¼m Newmarket handicap on return and worth sticking with. Unplaced. Raced keenly, chased leader, challenging over 2f out, not quicken over 1f out, no extra well inside final furlong (op 5/1 tchd 11/2) Posted by wynne1938
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)
16.25 Newmarket Secretinthepark Won above average maiden at Warwick on debut and looked a useful prospect when comfortably landing the odds in nursery at Kempton. Drop in trip unlikely to pose a problen and high on shortlist. Wjnner Held up well in touch, ridden and effort 2f out, chased leader 1f out, stayed on well to lead well inside final furlong, soon in command (op 5/1 tchd 6/1 in a place 18/5/13 2.55 Newmarket Unbeaten in 3 starts to date, and found further improvement to land a 13-runner handicap over C&D 2 weeks ago from Brazen. Raised 7 lb for that, but type to go on progressing for a while yet. No where! Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong (op 7-2) Posted by wynne1938
Secretinthepark 27/7/13 Newmaeket 3.55 Unbeaten on first 3 starts, finding further improvement to land 13-runner event on Rowley course in May (6f). Respectable effort over C&D last time (Robot Boy behind), and remains one to note. 3rd Fly-jumped as stalls opened, in touch in midfield, ridden and effort to chase leaders over 1f out, stayed on to press winner final 100yds, no extra towards finish (op 14/1)
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : 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) Posted by wynne1938
Nabucco 30/7/13 Goodwood 1.55
Lightly-raced 4-y-o who has been steadily progressive in 1¼m Newmarket handicaps this term, beating Strictly Silver 1¼ lengths in 11-runner event last time. May have more to come, but draw not ideal. 2nd Dwelt, pushed along and steadily recovered to chase leaders halfway, driven and effort to lead over 1f out, headed and outpaced well inside final furlong, battled on to hold 2nd
Newmarket maiden win boosted by subsequent form of runner-up Lahaag, and better form when second in minor event at Ascot in October. Draw not kind, but far from exposed, and respected with hood tried. unplaced
Took keen hold, held up in touch in midfield, ridden and found little over 1f out, well beaten when hampered just inside final furlong, eased towards finish (tchd 8/1 in a place)
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : 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 Posted by wynne1938
Havana Beat 31/7/13 Goodwood 2.30 Useful and reliable sort who looked unlucky not to win Bahrain Trophy at Newmarket last time. May find a few too quick for him around here back down in trip, however. unplaced Chased leader until lost place and squeezed for room entering final 2f, behind after, weakened over 1f out (tchd 7/1)
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : 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) Posted by wynne1938
Toronado 31/7/13 Goodwood 3.05 Impressive winner of Craven on return, and clearly not himself in the Guineas. Got much closer to Dawn Approach at Royal Ascot having met trouble, and worth a chance to reverse form now. Winner Steadied and dropped in after start, held up in last piar, closed smoothly to track leaders 2f out, switched left and effort just over 1f out, strong run under pressure final furlong to lead well inside final furlong, pushed out towards finish (op 5/2)
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : 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 Posted by wynne1938
So Beloved 31/7/13 Sandown 7.30 Well-related colt who was impressive when scoring at Salisbury in October. Resumed progress to win at Haydock in May, and not disgraced in Britannia next time. 3rd Tracked leaders on outer, moved up to challenge 2f out, pushed into lead 1f out, soon ridden and edged left then right, headed last 100yds, held when squeezed out near finish (op 6/1)
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : 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 Posted by wynne1938
Majestic Moon 01/8/13 Goodwood 4.50
Seemed to relish faster conditions when taking 7f handicaps at York and Newmarket last month from the front. More needed after latest rise but handy style of racing ideal here.
Winner
Made all, ridden and went clear over 1f out, driven inside final furlong, just held on, all out (op 9/1 tchd 10/1 in a place)
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : 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) Posted by wynne1938
Burning Blaze 01/8/13 Goodwood 4.50
Won 6f York maiden last summer and promise in handicaps this term, running left at finish at Newmarket last time. Return to 7f will suit but work to do from stall 16. unplaced Held up in last trio, trying to switch left but hanging right over 2f out, switched left well over 1f out, kept on final furlong, no threat to leaders (op 14/1 tchd 16/1 in a place)
MeanIt 15/4/13 3.50 Windsor PLACED! Steadied start, held up and last early, progress from 3f out, ridden when not clear run briefly over 1f out, stayed on to take 2nd near finish, too much to do (op 9/2) 21/5/13 4.30 Newcastle Haydock maiden winner on second 2-y-o start and he caught the eye in defeat whena keeping-on second at Windsor last month (1m). Only up 1 lb, and there's lots more to come at 1¼m. 3rd Pulled hard, held up in touch, headway and close up after 2f, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, rallied over 1f out, kept on final furlong (op 8/13) Posted by wynne1938
Mean It 01/8/13 Goodwood 5.25 Haydock maiden winner on second 2-y-o start and caught the eye in defeat in 2 handicaps this term, needing stronger gallop at Newcastle which he'll get here. Still unexposed and hood fitted. unplaced
Always behind and never travelling, ridden and lost touch over 2f out, tailed off (op 11/2)
Snakes And Ladders 15/5/13 8.50 Naas Modest form in maidens at 2 yrs and again not knocked about when sixth in maiden at the Curragh on return in March. Bit better when fourth on recent handicap bow on first crack at 1m. Winner! Waited with towards rear, not clear run when progress under 3f out, switched right to stands' side, stayed on strongly into 4th entering final furlong, led on line Posted by wynne1938
Snakes and Ladders
02/8/13 Galway 5.40
Has looked an improved performer since handicapping, fourth at Gowran in April before getting off the mark at Naas in May. Remains open to further improvement and looks well drawn. Unplaced Waited with in rear of mid-division, 7th halfway, smooth headway approaching straight into 2nd, soon pushed along and led over 1f out, ridden and no extra under pressure, headed inside final 50yds and dropped to 4th
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : 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) Posted by wynne1938
War Lord 03/8/13 Thirsk 5.25 Signs of ability in 7f/1m maidens last autumn and justified strong market support on return/handicap bow at Thirsk. Below that form since and headgear now given a whirl. unplaced Tracked leaders, 2nd over 3f out, one pace over 1f out (op 6/1 tchd 13/2)
Secret Gesture 11/5/13 2.20 Lingfield Galileo filly out of a half-sister to Arc winner Sagamix. Confirmed debut promise when easily landing odds in Newbury maiden in October. Has loads of potential, especially now up in trip. 1st Always travelling well, in touch in midfield, chased leader over 2f out, led on bit 2f out, shaken up and readily quickened clear over 1f out, not extended, impressive (op 4/5 tchd 5/4) 31/5/13 4.00 Epsom Well-bred filly who confirmed debut promise when easily landing odds in Newbury maiden, and most impressive when winning Lingfield Oaks Trial on return. Remains with plenty of potential. Posted by wynne1938
Secret Gesture 03/8/13 goodwood 3.15
Well-bred filly who was most impressive when winning the Lingfield Oaks Trial on return. Possibly paid the price for racing close to a strong pace when second in the Epsom Oaks. NON RUNNER.
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : Secret Gesture 03/8/13 goodwood 3.15 Well-bred filly who was most impressive when winning the Lingfield Oaks Trial on return. Possibly paid the price for racing close to a strong pace when second in the Epsom Oaks. NON RUNNER. Non Runner Posted by wynne1938
Secret Gesture 4/8/13 Dusseldorf 4.08 2nd Scrubbed along early to chase leaders, settled in 5th, took closer order on outer 3f out, shaken up to challenge from 2f out, hard ridden and took narrow lead over 1f out, edged right and ran on under pressure inside final furlong, headed final 100yds
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : 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) Posted by wynne1938
Town Mouse
06/8/13 Catterick 4.15
No easy ride but did run out a ready winner of a Leicester claimer for Hughie Morison in June. Has offered little over hurdles for new yard since but may fare better back on the Flat. unplaced Bolted full circuit before start, steadied start, took keen hold in rear, effort and modest 4th 3f out, weakened over 1f out (op 7/2 tchd 3/1)
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : 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 Posted by wynne1938
Starbright
06/8/13 Cork 6.35 Off the mark in a 1m maiden at the Curragh last August, but has largely styruggled since and makes little appeal here. Non Runner
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : 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) Posted by wynne1938
Desert Command 09/8/13 Brighton 4.10 Marked improvement switched to a handicap when gamely getting the job done at Lingfield (6f) recently, but much higher in the weights now, and needs to translate that back to turf. Unplaced Taken down early, raced keenly, chased leader, ridden 2f out, unable to quicken and lost 2nd 1f out, weakened well inside final furlong (tchd 12/1)
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : 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 Posted by wynne1938
Cape Of Approval 09/8/13 Tipperary 5.35 Improved markedly in last year or so, winning 5 of last 7 starts, including a 5f Cork listed event (beat Maarek 1¾ lengths) in June. Has to concede weight but still expected to go well. NR
Telescope 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) Posted by wynne1938
Telescope 10/8/13 Haydock 2.55 Touted for the Derby before meeting with a setback in the spring and showed why when routing a couple of rivals in a 1¼m Leicester minor event on return. Very exciting prospect.
2nd Raced keenly, tracked leaders, challenged from 2f out, ridden over 1f out, one pace and held towards finish (op 8/15, tchd 4/6 and 8/13 in places)
Comments
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)
27/7/13 Newmaeket 3.55
Unbeaten on first 3 starts, finding further improvement to land 13-runner event on Rowley course in May (6f). Respectable effort over C&D last time (Robot Boy behind), and remains one to note.
3rd
Fly-jumped as stalls opened, in touch in midfield, ridden and effort to chase leaders over 1f out, stayed on to press winner final 100yds, no extra towards finish (op 14/1)
30/7/13 Goodwood 1.55
Lightly-raced 4-y-o who has been steadily progressive in 1¼m Newmarket handicaps this term, beating Strictly Silver 1¼ lengths in 11-runner event last time. May have more to come, but draw not ideal.
2nd Dwelt, pushed along and steadily recovered to chase leaders halfway, driven and effort to lead over 1f out, headed and outpaced well inside final furlong, battled on to hold 2nd
30/7/13 Goodwood 4.50
Newmarket maiden win boosted by subsequent form of runner-up Lahaag, and better form when second in minor event at Ascot in October. Draw not kind, but far from exposed, and respected with hood tried.
unplaced
Took keen hold, held up in touch in midfield, ridden and found little over 1f out, well beaten when hampered just inside final furlong, eased towards finish (tchd 8/1 in a place)
31/7/13 Goodwood 2.30
Useful and reliable sort who looked unlucky not to win Bahrain Trophy at Newmarket last time. May find a few too quick for him around here back down in trip, however.
unplaced
Chased leader until lost place and squeezed for room entering final 2f, behind after, weakened over 1f out (tchd 7/1)
31/7/13 Goodwood 3.05
Impressive winner of Craven on return, and clearly not himself in the Guineas. Got much closer to Dawn Approach at Royal Ascot having met trouble, and worth a chance to reverse form now.
Winner
Steadied and dropped in after start, held up in last piar, closed smoothly to track leaders 2f out, switched left and effort just over 1f out, strong run under pressure final furlong to lead well inside final furlong, pushed out towards finish (op 5/2)
31/7/13 Sandown 7.30
Well-related colt who was impressive when scoring at Salisbury in October. Resumed progress to win at Haydock in May, and not disgraced in Britannia next time.
3rd
Tracked leaders on outer, moved up to challenge 2f out, pushed into lead 1f out, soon ridden and edged left then right, headed last 100yds, held when squeezed out near finish (op 6/1)
01/8/13 Goodwood 4.50
Seemed to relish faster conditions when taking 7f handicaps at York and Newmarket last month from the front. More needed after latest rise but handy style of racing ideal here.
Winner
Made all, ridden and went clear over 1f out, driven inside final furlong, just held on, all out (op 9/1 tchd 10/1 in a place)
01/8/13 Goodwood 4.50
Won 6f York maiden last summer and promise in handicaps this term, running left at finish at Newmarket last time. Return to 7f will suit but work to do from stall 16.
unplaced
Held up in last trio, trying to switch left but hanging right over 2f out, switched left well over 1f out, kept on final furlong, no threat to leaders (op 14/1 tchd 16/1 in a place)
01/8/13 Goodwood 5.25
Haydock maiden winner on second 2-y-o start and caught the eye in defeat in 2 handicaps this term, needing stronger gallop at Newcastle which he'll get here. Still unexposed and hood fitted.
unplaced
Always behind and never travelling, ridden and lost touch over 2f out, tailed off (op 11/2)
02/8/13 Galway 5.40
Has looked an improved performer since handicapping, fourth at Gowran in April before getting off the mark at Naas in May. Remains open to further improvement and looks well drawn.
Unplaced
Waited with in rear of mid-division, 7th halfway, smooth headway approaching straight into 2nd, soon pushed along and led over 1f out, ridden and no extra under pressure, headed inside final 50yds and dropped to 4th
03/8/13 Thirsk 5.25
Signs of ability in 7f/1m maidens last autumn and justified strong market support on return/handicap bow at Thirsk. Below that form since and headgear now given a whirl.
unplaced
Tracked leaders, 2nd over 3f out, one pace over 1f out (op 6/1 tchd 13/2)
03/8/13 goodwood 3.15
Well-bred filly who was most impressive when winning the Lingfield Oaks Trial on return. Possibly paid the price for racing close to a strong pace when second in the Epsom Oaks. NON RUNNER.
Non Runner
4/8/13 Dusseldorf 4.08
2nd
Scrubbed along early to chase leaders, settled in 5th, took closer order on outer 3f out, shaken up to challenge from 2f out, hard ridden and took narrow lead over 1f out, edged right and ran on under pressure inside final furlong, headed final 100yds
06/8/13 Catterick 4.15
No easy ride but did run out a ready winner of a Leicester claimer for Hughie Morison in June. Has offered little over hurdles for new yard since but may fare better back on the Flat.
unplaced Bolted full circuit before start, steadied start, took keen hold in rear, effort and modest 4th 3f out, weakened over 1f out (op 7/2 tchd 3/1)
06/8/13 Cork 6.35
Off the mark in a 1m maiden at the Curragh last August, but has largely styruggled since and makes little appeal here.
Non Runner
09/8/13 Brighton 4.10
Marked improvement switched to a handicap when gamely getting the job done at Lingfield (6f) recently, but much higher in the weights now, and needs to translate that back to turf.
Unplaced
Taken down early, raced keenly, chased leader, ridden 2f out, unable to quicken and lost 2nd 1f out, weakened well inside final furlong (tchd 12/1)
09/8/13 Tipperary 5.35
Improved markedly in last year or so, winning 5 of last 7 starts, including a 5f Cork listed event (beat Maarek 1¾ lengths) in June. Has to concede weight but still expected to go well.
NR
10/8/13 Haydock 2.55
Touted for the Derby before meeting with a setback in the spring and showed why when routing a couple of rivals in a 1¼m Leicester minor event on return. Very exciting prospect.
2nd
Raced keenly, tracked leaders, challenged from 2f out, ridden over 1f out, one pace and held towards finish (op 8/15, tchd 4/6 and 8/13 in places)