In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : Asgardella 12/10/13 York 5.10 Not set the world alight this term but ran well only other visit to York and been given big chance by the handicapper. Only representative from local yard who have won 3 of last 4 runnings of this. unplaced Mid-division, headway to chase leaders over 3f out, kept on same pace over 1f out Posted by wynne1938
Asgardella 21/10/13 Pontefract 5.10 Hasn't added to last season's debut victory, but she wasn't disgraced when 5 lengths sixth to Running Deer in 20-runner York handicap (1¼m) recently. 3 lb lower here and enters calculations. winner Held up in rear, effort over 3f out, headway on inside to chase leaders over 2f out, led over 1f out, edged right stayed on well (op 5/1 tchd 11/2)
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : Dessert Command 02/10/13 Salisbury 5.00 Going the right way, winning 6f Lingfield (AW) handicap in July. Chinned late at Epsom last time having dominated and respected again off 2 lb higher. Non Runner Posted by wynne1938
Dessert Command 22/10/13 Lingfield 4.30 Going the right way, winning 6f handicap here in July. Chinned late at Epsom last time having dominated and respected again off 2 lb higher. 2nd Chased leader, led 2f out until inside final furlong, ran on well (op 2/1 tchd 9/4)
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : Snakes And Ladders 20/9/13 Listowell 2.25 Improved performer sent handicapping, justifying strong support to get off the mark at Naas in May. Shaped well after 11 weeks off at Galway latest (8.5f, collared close home). Interesting now at 7f. Dwelt slightly, held up, 8th halfway, took closer order from halfway, ridden into moderate 3rd over 1f out and kept on well into 2nd close home, not trouble winner 2nd Posted by wynne1938
Snakes And Ladders 23/10/13 Navan 4.15
Improved performer since sent handicapping, justifying strong support to get off the mark at Naas in May. Has found the frame on both starts since, and the fitting of headgear may eke out a bit more. 2nd Waited with in rear of mid-division, switched left over 3f out and good headway to chase leaders, ridden in 2nd entering final furlong and no impression on winner towards finish, kept on same pace (op: 9/4)
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : Squire Osbaldeston 13/10/13 Goodwood 5.15 Well-regarded colt who opened account after break in Lingfield maiden last month, staying on strongly and value extra. Likely has even more to come now going handicapping. non-runner Posted by wynne1938
Squire Osbaldeston 25/10/13 Doncaster 4.20
Well-regarded colt who opened his account after a break in a Lingfield AW maiden last month, staying on strongly and value for extra. Remains with potential now going handicapping back on turf. Non Runner
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : Kiwayu 11/10/13 York 4.15 Won twice in midsummer, including over C&D. Creditable third on first run for this yard after 11 weeks off at Carlisle last time and one for the shortlist. unplaced Held up in rear, effort on outer over 2f out, kept on final furlong (op 16/1) Posted by wynne1938
Kiwayu 25/10/13 Doncaster 3.45 Won twice in midsummer. Creditable third on first run for this yard after 11 weeks off at Carlisle and better than bare result at York next time. unplaced Tracked leaders on inner, ridden along 4f out, soon weakened (tchd 14/1)
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : Huntsmans Close Yarmouth 5.20 Solid placed efforts in handicaps at Doncaster and Thirsk under this rider in this rider in recent months, but did run one of his lesser races at York last time. unplaced Chased leader until pushed along to lead over 1f out, ridden and headed final 100yds, soon beaten and weakened towards finish (op 13/2) Posted by wynne1938
Huntsmans Close 26/10/13 Doncaster 5.30
Has posted solid placed efforts under this rider on 3 of last 4 starts, third to Rocksilla at Yarmouth (6f) last time. Goes back up in trip now. unplaced Took keen hold, tracked leaders, lost place over 2f out, eased inside final furlong (op 12/1)
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : Mystery Bet 15/10/13 Leicester 5.45 Looked good prospect when winning 7f York maiden last October, but was too free for her own good in handicaps earlier in season. Needs to have learnt to settle during her time off. 2nd Chased leaders, led 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, stayed on same pace (op 9/2) Posted by wynne1938
Mystery Bet 29/10/13 Yarmouth 3.40 Looked good prospect when winning 7f York maiden a year ago. Things not gone to plan since, though settled better when runner-up at Leicester earlier this month. 2nd Chased leader, steadily closed over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, driven and headed final 100yds, kept on but comfortably held (op 9/2)
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : Captain Cat 24/8/13 Newmarket 5.05 Timeform one to follow 2013 unplaced Awkward leaving stalls, soon recovered to lead and clear with rival, driven over 2f out, headed 2f out, weakened over 1f out, behind and eased inside final furlong (op 8/1) Posted by wynne1938
Captain Cat 31/10/13 Kempton 6.30 Decisive winner of decent 1m Newmarket maiden last term, but disappointing in pair of handicaps this time round (tried in headgear on each occasion). Fair bit to prove on AW debut here. Winner Always going well, tracked leader, progress to lead well over 1f out, head quite high but soon driven clear, in command after (op 10/1)
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : Squire Osbaldeston 25/10/13 Doncaster 4.20 Well-regarded colt who opened his account after a break in a Lingfield AW maiden last month, staying on strongly and value for extra. Remains with potential now going handicapping back on turf. Non Runner Posted by wynne1938
Squire Osbaldeston 01/11/13 Newmarket 1.30
Well-regarded colt who opened his account after a break in a Lingfield AW maiden last time, staying on strongly and value for extra. Remains with potential now going handicapping back on turf. unplaced Raced on far side, led until ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra and soon beaten, weakened inside final furlong (op 9/4)
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : Nabucco 02/10/13 Salisbury 3.55 Lightly-raced 4-y-o who was steadily progressive in 1¼m Newmarket handicaps this summer and upped his game again when runner-up from a poor draw at the glorious meeting at Goodwood. Must go well. Winner Tracked leaders, looked in trouble briefly when pushed along over 3f out, challenged back going strongly over 2f out, soon led, stayed on strongly to draw clear entering final furlong, comfortably (op 9/4) Posted by wynne1938
Nabucco 02/11/13 Newmarket 2.55 Steadily progressive in 1¼m Newmarket handicaps this summer and upped his game again last 2 starts, showing smart form to win heavy-ground Salisbury handicap last month. Must go well on these terms. winner Chased leading pair, switched out right and effort over 1f out, driven and strong challenge inside final furlong, stayed on gamely under pressure to lead towards finish
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season : Mystery Bet 29/10/13 Yarmouth 3.40 Looked good prospect when winning 7f York maiden a year ago. Things not gone to plan since, though settled better when runner-up at Leicester earlier this month. 2nd Chased leader, steadily closed over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, driven and headed final 100yds, kept on but comfortably held (op 9/2) Posted by wynne1938
Mystery Bet
07/11/13 Lingfield 3.50
Looked good prospect when winning 7f York maiden a year ago. Good efforts when runner-up in handicaps last 2 starts and has to be respected on AW bow. 2nd Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on well final furlong (op 9/2)
Was hurdling in 2012,then reverted to Flat for 2013 and then back to hurdling(From Ireland)
Held up well in touch, tracked leaders 5th, every chance after 3 out, outjumped and 2 lengths down next, 3rd and beaten last, plugged on flat (tchd 4/1)
In touch in midfield, switched right 3f out, ridden and quickened to lead over 2f out, clear 2f out, in command when edged left inside final furlong, kept on, pushed out (tchd 11/10)
Leopardstown 12.20 Space Ship sp 1 pt win (has been running on the flat,now being tried out over the jumps) x
Led and disputed until settled behind leader from 1st, on terms 4th where mistake, not fluent next, pushed along in 5th into straight, lost place and short of room before last where not fluent, ridden in 6th and kept on well towards finish (op 8/1)
Slightly awkward start, held up in last pair, progress on inner well over 1f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, stayed on but never really able to threaten winner
Chased leaders, went 2nd approaching 6th, lost 2nd before 3 out, ridden and outpaced before next and dropped to last, no danger to front pair after but kept on to take 3rd close home (op 4/1)
Comments
21/10/13 Pontefract 5.10
Hasn't added to last season's debut victory, but she wasn't disgraced when 5 lengths sixth to Running Deer in 20-runner York handicap (1¼m) recently. 3 lb lower here and enters calculations.
winner Held up in rear, effort over 3f out, headway on inside to chase leaders over 2f out, led over 1f out, edged right stayed on well (op 5/1 tchd 11/2)
22/10/13 Lingfield 4.30
Going the right way, winning 6f handicap here in July. Chinned late at Epsom last time having dominated and respected again off 2 lb higher.
2nd
Chased leader, led 2f out until inside final furlong, ran on well (op 2/1 tchd 9/4)
In Response to Re: Horses to follow 2013 Flat Season: Snakes And Ladders
23/10/13 Navan 4.15
Improved performer since sent handicapping, justifying strong support to get off the mark at Naas in May. Has found the frame on both starts since, and the fitting of headgear may eke out a bit more.
2nd
Waited with in rear of mid-division, switched left over 3f out and good headway to chase leaders, ridden in 2nd entering final furlong and no impression on winner towards finish, kept on same pace (op: 9/4)
25/10/13 Doncaster 4.20
Well-regarded colt who opened his account after a break in a Lingfield AW maiden last month, staying on strongly and value for extra. Remains with potential now going handicapping back on turf.
Non Runner
25/10/13 Doncaster 3.45
Won twice in midsummer. Creditable third on first run for this yard after 11 weeks off at Carlisle and better than bare result at York next time.
unplaced
Tracked leaders on inner, ridden along 4f out, soon weakened (tchd 14/1)
26/10/13 Doncaster 5.30
Has posted solid placed efforts under this rider on 3 of last 4 starts, third to Rocksilla at Yarmouth (6f) last time. Goes back up in trip now.
unplaced Took keen hold, tracked leaders, lost place over 2f out, eased inside final furlong (op 12/1)
29/10/13 Yarmouth 3.40
Looked good prospect when winning 7f York maiden a year ago. Things not gone to plan since, though settled better when runner-up at Leicester earlier this month.
2nd
Chased leader, steadily closed over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, driven and headed final 100yds, kept on but comfortably held (op 9/2)
31/10/13 Kempton 6.30
Decisive winner of decent 1m Newmarket maiden last term, but disappointing in pair of handicaps this time round (tried in headgear on each occasion). Fair bit to prove on AW debut here.
Winner Always going well, tracked leader, progress to lead well over 1f out, head quite high but soon driven clear, in command after (op 10/1)
01/11/13 Newmarket 1.30
Well-regarded colt who opened his account after a break in a Lingfield AW maiden last time, staying on strongly and value for extra. Remains with potential now going handicapping back on turf.
unplaced
Raced on far side, led until ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra and soon beaten, weakened inside final furlong (op 9/4)
02/11/13 Newmarket 2.55
Steadily progressive in 1¼m Newmarket handicaps this summer and upped his game again last 2 starts, showing smart form to win heavy-ground Salisbury handicap last month. Must go well on these terms.
winner Chased leading pair, switched out right and effort over 1f out, driven and strong challenge inside final furlong, stayed on gamely under pressure to lead towards finish
07/11/13 Lingfield 3.50
Looked good prospect when winning 7f York maiden a year ago. Good efforts when runner-up in handicaps last 2 starts and has to be respected on AW bow.
2nd
Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on well final furlong (op 9/2)
11/11/13
Kempton 5.20 Mallory Heights 5.2/1
2nd
In touch in midfield, ridden over 3f out, headway under pressure 1f out, chased winner inside final furlong, no impression (tchd 4/1)
Lingfield 1.25 Mystery Bet 6/1
unplaced
Well in touch in midfield, effort under pressure to chase leaders 2f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong (op 7/1)
Newcastle 12.10 Kiwayu 4.7/1
One to follow on the flat (2013), having his first Jumps race!
unplaced
Not fluent in midfield, effort and ridden before 3 out, weakened before next (op 9/1 tchd 6/1)
Was hurdling in 2012,then reverted to Flat for 2013 and then back to hurdling(From Ireland)
Held up well in touch, tracked leaders 5th, every chance after 3 out, outjumped and 2 lengths down next, 3rd and beaten last, plugged on flat (tchd 4/1)
Lingfield 2.30 Rivellino 16/1 (Bet 365) x
Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong (op 7/1)
Kempton 5.40 Well Painted 9/2 (Sky) x
Mid-division, ridden and stayed on same pace final 2f, no impression (op 7/2 tchd 9/4)
In touch in midfield, switched right 3f out, ridden and quickened to lead over 2f out, clear 2f out, in command when edged left inside final furlong, kept on, pushed out (tchd 11/10)
Midfield, headway approaching 8th, every chance 3 out, ridden before 2 out, not quicken approaching last, one pace run-in (op 11/1 tchd 10/1)
Tracked leading pair on outer, ridden over 2f out, not quicken and lost place final furlong
Awkward start, bumped after 100yds and held up in last, nudged along on inner from over 2f out, never on terms (op 6/1)
Led 1f, steadied back into midfield, headway 2f out, driven to challenge inside final furlong, just held (op 2/1 tchd 9/4)
Tracked leader until led over 1f out, edged left and ridden clear inside final furlong (tchd 11/4)
Led and disputed until settled behind leader from 1st, on terms 4th where mistake, not fluent next, pushed along in 5th into straight, lost place and short of room before last where not fluent, ridden in 6th and kept on well towards finish (op 8/1)
Slightly awkward start, held up in last pair, progress on inner well over 1f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, stayed on but never really able to threaten winner
Been running on the flat,now put over the jumps
Chased leaders, went 2nd approaching 6th, lost 2nd before 3 out, ridden and outpaced before next and dropped to last, no danger to front pair after but kept on to take 3rd close home (op 4/1)
Led, ridden along 4f out, headed well over 2f out, soon driven and one pace (tchd 10/1)
Took keen hold, ridden well over 1f out, headed 1f out, no extra and outpaced final 100yds, held on for 2nd (op 3/1)
Held up in touch in midfield, not clear run 2f out, chasing leaders but forced to switch right 1f out, kept on inside final furlong (op 4/1 tchd 11/4)