Horses to follow: 2013 flat season

UrbanSea

It's that time of year again.



Have liked Model Pupil for quite a while and was nice to see him back today with a really good win. In hindsight 5/6 was an absolute gift but didn't back him today because there are much bigger days for him. Was beaten a short head in last season's Chester Vase (still very green) and I fancied him at a price for the Derby but didn't go.

Really think he could be a group 1 horse over a mile and a half. Not sure I'd like to see him go for the Coronation I don't think he handled Chester well. Would love to see him go for a race like the Grand Prix de Saint Cloud

shy-tall-knight

Viztoria looked pretty smart last term so I'm looking forward to seeing if she's going to train on.

UrbanSea

She was beaten at Maison Lafaitte last start but really liked her, shame she was moved from Adrian McGuinness he's a good trainer pity he didn't get to keep what could be the best he ever had

MoscowFlyer

Sparkling Portrait is one I will have my eye on again this year. Hopefully will have wintered well and get off to a good start this season. Should go well fresh.

Colonel Sanders

UrbanSea wrote: »

It's that time of year again.

Ah bollox

UrbanSea

UrbanSea wrote: »

It's that time of year again.........

I do like The Flat season tbh

UrbanSea

Me too James

Johner

I don't mind it but nothing ever beats the jumps.

kksaints

I like the big meetings but the Saturday quality tends to be poor enough. Dont care enough about the handicap races unlike the jumps.

rossom

Educate is definitely my main one to follow for the season. He was finally able to show the ability I knew he had when his gelding operation stopped him being a maniac on the track. I think there is still a truck load of improvement left in him and very strongly fancy him to land the Spring Mile at Doncaster tomorrow where I've had a sizeable bet at 12/1

UrbanSea

Hope he does rossom, I'm backing Warcrown tomorrow who disappointed behind him last time

rossom

I really think he will Urban. I think he has the potential to step into Group company if he progresses the way I think he can.

sting60

3yr old Amralah.2yr olds Needless shouting and unnamed filly by New Approach/Shy Appeal.Last year I gave Shore Step and he was disappointing as a 2yr old .He had problems and now is working very well he is bigger and stronger for this year.

handsfree

Reckless Abandon. 20/1 for the 2000 Guineas seems extremely high.

UrbanSea

handsfree wrote: »

Reckless Abandon. 20/1 for the 2000 Guineas seems extremely high.

Strikes me as a two year old, same can be said for Moohaajim. Fancied Christoforo Columbus for the guineas but the Henrythenavigators seem ground dependant and judging by the weather we've had it'd be no surprise to get proper soft ground for May. Would give Kingsbarns a chance, Toranado could run well with whatever he does at Newmarket a big bonus before the derby

tryfix

UrbanSea wrote: »

It's that time of year again.

Wakes from hibernation, still a bit cold, back to bed for another week.:)

dvcireland

I was listening to a podcast about Frankel on BBc radio 5 and Sir Henry Cecil has high hopes for this horse:

Hot Snap

http://www.racingpost.com/horses/horse_home.sd?horse_id=820464#topHorseTabs=horse_race_record&bottomHorseTabs=horse_form

Luca Cumani's two year olds are apparantly in good nick (source: Kieren Fallon speaking on attheraces)

UrbanSea

Half brother to Midday

Harry Angstrom

handsfree wrote: »

Reckless Abandon. 20/1 for the 2000 Guineas seems extremely high.

I can't see him staying beyond 6 furlongs to be honest. Could see him turning out to be champion sprinter though.

rossom

dvcireland wrote: »

I was listening to a podcast about Frankel on BBc radio 5 and Sir Henry Cecil has high hopes for this horse:

Hot Snap

http://www.racingpost.com/horses/horse_home.sd?horse_id=820464#topHorseTabs=horse_race_record&bottomHorseTabs=horse_form

Luca Cumani's two year olds are apparantly in good nick (source: Kieren Fallon speaking on attheraces)

She went straight into my notebook after winning. Sir Henry only has a very few debutant winners nowadays and any that do are clearly quite a bit above average.

dicky dunne

Just the Judge - have backed this one on her three starts last season, she has improved with every run and i fully expect a massive run out of her in the 1000 Guineas as a starting point this year, i think she is currently 10/1 and is definitely my horse to folow this year

jimjamcos

Be interesting to see how much improvement O'Brien can get out of Most Improved this season now he's owned by Coolmore.

Slattsy

jimjamcos wrote: »

Be interesting to see how much improvement O'Brien can get out of Most Improved this season now he's owned by Coolmore.

Quite a bit considering who previously trained him.

dvcireland

10 to follow on the flat

http://www.sportinglife.com/racing/news/article/465/8596265/life-changers-10-to-follow

sting60

sting60 wrote: »

3yr old Amralah.2yr olds Needless shouting and unnamed filly by New Approach/Shy Appeal.Last year I gave Shore Step and he was disappointing as a 2yr old .He had problems and now is working very well he is bigger and stronger for this year.

Shore Step wins at 6/1 had a right go on him,hope people took note of post.

rossom

sting60 wrote: »

Shore Step wins at 6/1 had a right go on him,hope people took note of post.

Should have given us a reminder that he was running! Well in though mate

jimjamcos

sting60 wrote: »

Shore Step wins at 6/1 had a right go on him,hope people took note of post.

Didn't but fairplay nonetheless!

jimjamcos

Certify. Wont be beat this season!!!

kryogen

jimjamcos wrote: »

Certify. Wont be beat this season!!!

Back him for the Guineas now so, 150/1 on betfair

sting60

Thursday Beverly.3yr old with poor form figures will win im told.Was unlucky a few times but was very weak he is a different horse now .

Gringo180

sting60 wrote: »

Thursday Beverly.3yr old with poor form figures will win im told.Was unlucky a few times but was very weak he is a different horse now .

Does it have a name??

sting60

Gringo180 wrote: »

Does it have a name??

Bayan Kasirga.

Gringo180

sting60 wrote: »

Bayan Kasirga.

Definitely one for the notebook, met a bit of traffic in running and the jockey wasn't overly hard on her.

JuniorB

sting60 wrote: »

Bayan Kasirga.

Took a fair while but she finally got her head in front last night, Thirsk 8:30 9/1

stretchaq

backed this last night and new I recognised it, tought someone had told me it was one of the best in faheys had 20 on the nose cheered up a hungover Monday thanks lads

Gringo180

Boll0cks missed that typical as its the only time I didnt back it, it wins :rolleyes:

sting60

Gringo180 wrote: »

Boll0cks missed that typical as its the only time I didnt back it, it wins :rolleyes:

Watch ...Hoyam The Second,Alaskan Knight, will post a few more.Marnane Leopardstown Thursday night.

SRFC

O Brien has a horse called Lake Michigan supposed to be a serious tool and a another called four carat I believe.

JuniorB

JuniorB wrote: »

Took a fair while but she finally got her head in front last night, Thirsk 8:30 9/1

Won again yesterday at 7/1 (Catterick 5pm), that's 3 wins from last 5 runs.
I gave up the following bit after the first win

JuniorB

JuniorB wrote: »

Won again yesterday at 7/1 (Catterick 5pm), that's 3 wins from last 5 runs.
I gave up the following bit after the first win

And again today ... 3:45 Musselburgh 6/1 :eek:

Johner

I remembered the name so backed it once before and the time I backed it the jockey fell off.