In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : 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 Posted by wynne1938
Danchai 10/8/13 Haydock 2.20 Lightly-raced gelding who proved better than ever back up in trip when beating stablemate Stencive by a neck in the John Smith's Cup at York last time. Up 7 lb but may still have more to offer. Unplaced Tracked leaders, pushed along struggling to hold place and held when not much room and hampered over 1f out, soon eased (op 7/1)
Looked most promising in maidens early last season, scoring at Leicester in May, and wasn't given an unduly hard time when mid-field in a York handicap last month. Should strip fitter for that.
Winner Made all, ridden and joined approaching final furlong, stayed on well under pressure in closing stages (op 4/1)
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
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
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : 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 Posted by wynne1938
Huntsmans Close
12/8/13 Thirsk 7.00
Some strong form to his name in 2012, winning 6f maiden at Yarmouth. Best run this year when 1¼ lengths second of 8 to Royal Guinevere at Doncaster last time, and capable of building on that. unplaced Dwelt, soon chasing leaders, upsides over 1f out, no extra last 50yds (op 3/1)
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : Mallory Heights 13/6/13 Newbury 5.05 Showed progressive form in maidens at 2 yrs, and arguably not seen to best effect in pair of handicaps upto 1½m so far this term. May be more at home on this galloping track. unplaced In rear, driven and some headway from 3f out, in touch over 2f out, soon weakened (op 5/1) Posted by wynne1938
Mallory Heights 12/8/13 Wolverhampton 5.20
Winner Tracked leaders, led 4f out, ridden clear final furlong (op 11/4
More Than Ready half-sister to useful Irish 1m and 10.5f winner Sindjara. Looked something out of the ordinary when landing her maiden at the Curragh last June, but not seen since. Now hooded.
unplaced
Held up towards rear, 10th halfway, ridden and no impression from 2f out, one pace final furlong
Russian Realm Runs in 15.50 Chester (08/5/13) Dansili colt out of top-class Russian Rhythm. Shaped very well when 2½ lengths third of 13 to Flying Officer on 1m Sandown debut last September, nearest finish under hands and heels. Sure to improve. No where! Held up, ridden over 1f out, not clear run inside final furlong, no impression (tchd 7/4 and 2/1) 18/5/13 1.30 Newbury Dansili colt out of top-class Russian Rhythm. Shaped very well when 2½ lengths third in Sandown maiden on debut last September. Better than bare result on return at Chester and likely to go well. 3rd! In touch, headway over 3f out, driven to chase leaders over 2f out, outpaced by leading duo over 1f out (op 9-4 tchd 10-3) Posted by wynne1938
Russian Realm
14/8/13 Salisbury 3.20 Dansili colt out of top-class Russian Rhythm. Best effort in maidens when third to Remote at Newbury in May, and respected on handicap debut with that form having worked out exceptionally well. Winner In touch, nudged along over 3f out, ridden and headway 2f out, led entering final furlong, stayed on well and in control final 120yds (op 7/4 tchd 11/4)
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : 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) Posted by wynne1938
Roanne
15/8/13 Chepstow 6.45
Had a few chances now but did bounce back to her best when second in 5.7f Bath handicap last month and in with a shout if she can reproduce that form here. 2nd
In touch but ridden 3f out, headway 2f out and led over 1f out, soon edged left under pressure, headed and found no extra final 110yds (op 6/4)
Improved for debut when beaten a neck by Tamayuz Star in 7f Leicester maiden a year ago, and off the mark at Yarmouth (1m) in September. Remains with untapped potential, for all absence is a worry. unplaced
Steadied start, took keen hold, held up in rear, effort to chase leaders against stands' rail 2f out, driven and beaten 1f out, edged left and weakened inside final furlong (op 3/1 tchd 5/2)
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : 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) Posted by wynne1938
Warlord 16/8/13 Nottingham 3.35 Signs of ability in maidens last autumn and justified strong market support on return/handicap bow at Thirsk. Below that form since and headgear made no real difference last time. Trip an unknown.
unplaced Led, ridden along over 3f out, headed well over 2f out, driven well over 1f out, kept on same pace (op 9/2 tchd 7/2)
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : 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) Posted by wynne1938
Secretinthepark
17/8/13 Newmarket 2.55 Unbeaten on first 3 starts, finding further improvement to land 13-runner event on Rowley Mile in May (6f). Not beaten far when third behind Lucky Beggar and Midnight Flower over C&D last time.
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
17/8/13 Ripon 3.30
Able to dominate against stands' rail when making all over C&D in June. Remained in form since but will need to find a bit of improvement to defy this mark.
unplaced Went right start, midfield far side, ridden over 2f out, soon no impression, eased inside final furlong, 11th of 12 in group (op 11/1)
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : 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) Posted by wynne1938
Royal Dutch
17/8/13 Newmarket 5.05
Rangy gelding who had plenty to spare when winning 1¼m Lingfield handicap last sunner. Just denied on Rowley course (1¼m) in May, and better than he could show over C&D last time. Not ruled out.
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : 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) Posted by wynne1938
Biographer
17/8/13 Newbury 2.40
Gained his third career win in the Noel Murless Stakes at Ascot (1¾m) in October and has improved again this term, runner-up in a 2m listed event at Sandown last month. Seems sure to go well again.
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : D ick Bos 17/8/13 Ripon 3.30 Able to dominate against stands' rail when making all over C&D in June. Remained in form since but will need to find a bit of improvement to defy this mark. unplaced Went right start, midfield far side, ridden over 2f out, soon no impression, eased inside final furlong, 11th of 12 in group (op 11/1) Posted by wynne1938
D ick Bos
21/8/13 York 1.55
Able to dominate against the stands' rail when making all at Ripon in June. A middle draw made life difficult in the Great St Wilfred on Saturday, but no surprise if he's involved here.
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : 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) Posted by wynne1938
Telescope
21/8/13 York 3.05
Highly-touted colt who won a 3-runner minor event at Leicester by 24 lengths on his belated return. Failed to land the odds in a 10.4f Group 3 at Haydock earlier this month, though 1½m should suit.
Winner Tracked leaders, took keen hold, quickened to lead over 2f out, edged left inside final furlong, driven out (op 11/8)
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : 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) Posted by wynne1938
Toronado
21/8/13 York 3.40
Impressive winner of the Craven and produced the best performance by any horse in Europe this year when defeating his old rival Dawn Approach in the Sussex Stakes last time. Untried over this trip. Unplaced
Took keen hold early, settled in rear after 1f, driven 3f out, never a threat, weakened and eased over 1f out, soon behind (op 2/1)
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : 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) Posted by wynne1938
Desert Command
21/8/13 Lingfield 5.50
Marked improvement switched to a handicap when gamely getting the job done over C&D last month. Not so good back on turf since, and more needed now anyway off this mark.
3rd Taken down early, chased leader, ridden and effort over 1f out, unable to quicken entering final furlong, stayed on same pace after (op 6/1)
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : 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) Posted by wynne1938
Hillstar
21/8/13 York 3.40Has 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)
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : 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 Posted by wynne1938
Secret Gesture 22/8/13 York 3.40
Most impressive when winning the Lingfield Oaks Trial on return, and found only one to good in Epsom/German Oaks since. This looks tougher, but she may just have a bigger effort in her.
unplaced Held up towards rear, headway over 3f out, ridden along 2f out, kept on same pace approaching final furlong (op 8/1)
Comments
10/8/13 Haydock 2.20
Lightly-raced gelding who proved better than ever back up in trip when beating stablemate Stencive by a neck in the John Smith's Cup at York last time. Up 7 lb but may still have more to offer.
Unplaced
Tracked leaders, pushed along struggling to hold place and held when not much room and hampered over 1f out, soon eased (op 7/1)
10/8/13 Ascot 12.55
Looked most promising in maidens early last season, scoring at Leicester in May, and wasn't given an unduly hard time when mid-field in a York handicap last month. Should strip fitter for that.
Winner Made all, ridden and joined approaching final furlong, stayed on well under pressure in closing stages (op 4/1)
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
12/8/13 Thirsk 7.00
Some strong form to his name in 2012, winning 6f maiden at Yarmouth. Best run this year when 1¼ lengths second of 8 to Royal Guinevere at Doncaster last time, and capable of building on that.
unplaced
Dwelt, soon chasing leaders, upsides over 1f out, no extra last 50yds (op 3/1)
12/8/13 Wolverhampton 5.20
Winner
Tracked leaders, led 4f out, ridden clear final furlong (op 11/4
14/8/13 Gowran Park 6.55
More Than Ready half-sister to useful Irish 1m and 10.5f winner Sindjara. Looked something out of the ordinary when landing her maiden at the Curragh last June, but not seen since. Now hooded.
unplaced
Held up towards rear, 10th halfway, ridden and no impression from 2f out, one pace final furlong
14/8/13 Salisbury 3.20 Dansili colt out of top-class Russian Rhythm. Best effort in maidens when third to Remote at Newbury in May, and respected on handicap debut with that form having worked out exceptionally well.
Winner
In touch, nudged along over 3f out, ridden and headway 2f out, led entering final furlong, stayed on well and in control final 120yds (op 7/4 tchd 11/4)
15/8/13
Chepstow 6.45
Had a few chances now but did bounce back to her best when second in 5.7f Bath handicap last month and in with a shout if she can reproduce that form here.
2nd
In touch but ridden 3f out, headway 2f out and led over 1f out, soon edged left under pressure, headed and found no extra final 110yds (op 6/4)
15/8/13 Newmarket 2.40
Improved for debut when beaten a neck by Tamayuz Star in 7f Leicester maiden a year ago, and off the mark at Yarmouth (1m) in September. Remains with untapped potential, for all absence is a worry.
unplaced
Steadied start, took keen hold, held up in rear, effort to chase leaders against stands' rail 2f out, driven and beaten 1f out, edged left and weakened inside final furlong (op 3/1 tchd 5/2)
16/8/13 Nottingham 3.35
Signs of ability in maidens last autumn and justified strong market support on return/handicap bow at Thirsk. Below that form since and headgear made no real difference last time. Trip an unknown.
unplaced Led, ridden along over 3f out, headed well over 2f out, driven well over 1f out, kept on same pace (op 9/2 tchd 7/2)
17/8/13 Newmarket 2.55
Unbeaten on first 3 starts, finding further improvement to land 13-runner event on Rowley Mile in May (6f). Not beaten far when third behind Lucky Beggar and Midnight Flower over C&D last time.
17/8/13 Ripon 3.30
Able to dominate against stands' rail when making all over C&D in June. Remained in form since but will need to find a bit of improvement to defy this mark.
unplaced
Went right start, midfield far side, ridden over 2f out, soon no impression, eased inside final furlong, 11th of 12 in group (op 11/1)
17/8/13 Newmarket 5.05
Rangy gelding who had plenty to spare when winning 1¼m Lingfield handicap last sunner. Just denied on Rowley course (1¼m) in May, and better than he could show over C&D last time. Not ruled out.
17/8/13 Newbury 2.40
Gained his third career win in the Noel Murless Stakes at Ascot (1¾m) in October and has improved again this term, runner-up in a 2m listed event at Sandown last month. Seems sure to go well again.
21/8/13 York 1.55
Able to dominate against the stands' rail when making all at Ripon in June. A middle draw made life difficult in the Great St Wilfred on Saturday, but no surprise if he's involved here.
Non Runner
21/8/13 York 3.05
Highly-touted colt who won a 3-runner minor event at Leicester by 24 lengths on his belated return. Failed to land the odds in a 10.4f Group 3 at Haydock earlier this month, though 1½m should suit.
Winner
Tracked leaders, took keen hold, quickened to lead over 2f out, edged left inside final furlong, driven out (op 11/8)
21/8/13 York 3.40
Impressive winner of the Craven and produced the best performance by any horse in Europe this year when defeating his old rival Dawn Approach in the Sussex Stakes last time. Untried over this trip.
Unplaced
21/8/13 Lingfield 5.50
Marked improvement switched to a handicap when gamely getting the job done over C&D last month. Not so good back on turf since, and more needed now anyway off this mark.
3rd Taken down early, chased leader, ridden and effort over 1f out, unable to quicken entering final furlong, stayed on same pace after (op 6/1)
21/8/13 York 3.40Has 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)
22/8/13 York 3.40
Most impressive when winning the Lingfield Oaks Trial on return, and found only one to good in Epsom/German Oaks since. This looks tougher, but she may just have a bigger effort in her.
unplaced
Held up towards rear, headway over 3f out, ridden along 2f out, kept on same pace approaching final furlong (op 8/1)