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National Hunt Stable Tours 2021--2022
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30-11-2021 8:23pm#1
Gordon Elliot stable tours 2021--2022
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Abacadabras
Seven-year-old gelding
Davidoff (sire) - Cadoubelle Des As (dam)
Owner: Gigginstown House Stud
Form figures: 152F1-4
Racing Post rating: 160 (hurdles); Official rating: 158 (hurdles)
I'd like to step him up in trip this season and might even do it in the Grade 1 Christmas Hurdle at Leopardstown. He's been a great servant to us, winning twice at the highest level last season, and you'd have to say he looked as though he really enjoyed the two and a half miles when winning the Grade 1 Aintree Hurdle. Honeysuckle looks as though she'll be hard to beat in all of the top two-mile races, so maybe targeting the Stayers' Hurdle wouldn't be the worst idea. When you hear Paul Carberry talking about Harchibald and how he used to give you everything on the bridle, Abacadabras is similar, and if he can handle the step up to three miles we could have a lot of fun this season.
Alpha Des Obeaux
11g Saddler Maker - Omega Des Obeaux
Gigginstown House Stud
40-C6P8
RPR 168c OR 133c
We'll keep him to cross-country races this season and the Grand National will be the long-term target.
Dark horse
American Mike
4g Mahler - American Jennie
Bective Stud
1-1
RPR 126b
I was very impressed with his win at Down Royal and I think he's very smart. I'm going to keep him for the Future Champions Bumper at Navan in December. We won that race with Don Cossack and we like to run a good one in it.
Amir Kabir
4g Mukhadram - Victory Garden
Stephen O'Connor
334341 (Flat)
RPR 91f OR 87f
He's been schooling well at home and is one to look forward to going over hurdles this season.
Andy Dufresne
7g Doyen - Daytona Lily
JP McManus
3/113P-2
RPR 156c OR 151c
I thought he ran well in the Poplar Square Chase at Naas. Even though he's won a point-to-point, I'd like to keep him to two or two and a half miles, and I think there is a decent pot in him at some stage.
Ash Tree Meadow
5g Bonbon Rose - Alzasca
Alymer Stud
61- (point-to-point)
RPR 93p
He won a point well and has been showing us all the right signs since he came here. All being well, he'll start off in a bumper in about a month's time.
Au Fleuron
4g Crillon - La Pelodette
Bective Stud
1-
RPR 103b
He won a point-to-point bumper for Denis Murphy and I've been thrilled with everything he's done at home for us. He might not want bottomless winter ground but he looks a nice addition and jumps well.
Battleoverdoyen
8g Doyen - Battle Over
Gigginstown House Stud
466-301
RPR 163c OR 155c
He's had another wind operation. When he's on song, he's a very good horse but, unfortunately, he's had three wind operations now and is obviously not the easiest to train. I wouldn't rule out bringing him right back in trip.
Bellatior
4f Walk In The Park - Monte Solaro
KTDA Racing
1
RPR 106b
She did everything wrong but still managed to win her bumper at Naas, which shows the engine she has. She pulled the arms off Jamie [Codd] but still had enough left in the tank. We're probably going to put a hood on her now and go for the Grade 2 mares' bumper at the Dublin Racing Festival.
Bold Getaway
5g Getaway - Queen's Forest
J Fyffe
FF/524-2
RPR 116h
It was a good run from him when second in a bumper at Clonmel the other day. I was happy with him and think he'll come on for it. I'd say he'll be stepping up in trip over hurdles.
Dark horse
Braeside
7g Presenting - The Kids Dante
KTDA Racing
35226-1
RPR 146c OR 143c
If the Porterstown came up soft I could see him running a big race there. He's a real mud-lover and he stays all day; he showed that when winning the Cork National on his reappearance. Even races like the Eider Chase could come into consideration. I didn't think he was overly fit heading to Cork so there should be improvement in him.
Bravo Team
5g Imperial Monarch - Rapid Heartbeat
Pioneer Racing
P1- (point-to-point)
RPR 91p
He won his point for Colin Bowe and came well recommended. Pioneer Racing will have a good bit of fun with him and he'll start off in a bumper soon.
Buddy Rich
8g Rock Of Gibraltar - Sharisse
John Keegan
522221
RPR 142c OR 138c
A model of consistency, he finally got his head in front over fences at Navan and no horse deserved it more. He's a great jumper and always runs his race. When the ground gets heavy we'll probably leave him off, but he'll be a grand horse to bring back for the spring festivals.
Business
4g Siyouni - Mambo Mistress
J A Mooney & Raymond Moore Jnr & Raymond C Moore
902224 (Flat)
RPR 78f OR 73f
He was placed a good few times on the Flat in England and we're looking forward to going over hurdles with him. He won't want heavy ground.
Bust Or Bray Dee
5g Dalakhani - Marie Baa
Afternoon Gamblers Syndicate
575-2
RPR 110h
He had a nice first run for us at Gowran Park over hurdles. He'll run in the coming weeks and probably wants at least two and a half miles.
Calagogo
5g Doyen - Bluebell Line
Pioneer Racing
41114P
RPR 131h OR 129h
A good servant. He's won three for us this year and was a good fourth at Cheltenham recently. We might try to qualify him for the Pertemps, he was pulled up in a qualifier at Punchestown on Sunday, but he'll be a lovely horse to go chasing with next year.
Call Me Lyreen
5g Court Cave - Mooneys Valley
Lyreen Syndicate
186-200
RPR 142h OR 139h
He can be a little bit hot and cold but was just beaten in a valuable handicap hurdle at Punchestown last season and we hope there's a nice pot to be won with him. He's being targeted at the €80,000 handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse later this month.
Chemical Energy
5g Well Chosen - Meadstown Miss
Caldwell Construction Ltd
1140-12
RPR 127h
He wants two and a half miles. He was a smart bumper horse last year and I think he could develop into a contender for the Martin Pipe later in the season. He could be suited by a race like that.
Coach Carter
5g Sholokhov - Catcherinscratcher
K Haughey & Laura Haughey & Kieran T Byrne
3166-12
RPR 130c
He was good at Listowel before finishing second in a two-runner race at Cork. He probably doesn't want winter heavy ground but he'll run in the next couple of weeks and should pay his way.
Coko Beach
6g Cokoriko - Salana Beach
Gigginstown House Stud
23117-4
RPR 153c OR 150c
He jumped great and just got tired on his return over an inadequate trip at Down Royal. You'll see a much better horse in the Troytown and I could see him running a big race in that.
Conflated
7g Yeats - Saucy Present
Gigginstown House Stud
1314-U2
RPR 152c OR 145c
He was an early faller when we fancied him to run a big race in the Kerry National and I'd say he just remembered that fall at Wexford. He could be another one for the Troytown.
Coqolino
6g French Fifteen - Classic Angel
JP McManus
12/2F21-
RPR 133h OR 130h
He finished last season well by winning his maiden hurdle at Navan. We're looking forward to going over fences with him.
Cute Cherry
5g Fame And Glory - De Drunknmunky
E J Lawson Maher & Mrs Caren Walsh
786661
RPR 114h OR 107h
Jack [Kennedy] gave her a great ride to win when we upped her in trip at Clonmel and she'll definitely win again over hurdles. She'll win races over fences as well.
Daphne Moon
6m Kalanisi - Massini Rose
Mrs B McConnell
2/00210-
RPR 109h OR 106h
She placed over hurdles last season and has come back looking very strong after her summer holiday. She'll pay her way on soft ground. Soft ground is important for her.
Death Duty
10g Shantou - Midnight Gift
Gigginstown House Stud
4402/76-
RPR 162c OR 142c
He's had his fair share of problems but seems in good form at home and we'll aim him at some of those good staying handicap chases. He's had a wind operation.
Defi Bleu
8g Saddler Maker - Glycine Bleue
Gigginstown House Stud
3F4712-
RPR 149c OR 136c
There's definitely a big one in this lad. He could head to the Troytown as well.
Definite Plan
9g Definite Article - Miss Kilkeel
James Reilly
202221
RPR 140c OR 136c
I thought Jordan Gainford gave him a great ride when he won at Cheltenham the last day. All being well, I'm looking towards the Troytown with him at Navan next weekend.
Delta Work
8g Network - Robbe
Gigginstown House Stud
15/5U3-4
RPR 173c OR 163c
I'm going to take the hood off him. Jack said after Down Royal that he's gone so relaxed that he doesn't need it any more, so it will be interesting to see how he gets on in the Savills Chase at Leopardstown. He always takes a run so I was very happy with how he ran at Down Royal. He loves Leopardstown and I think you'll see a much better Delta Work in the Savills.
Doctor Churchill
3g Mukhadram - Salhooda
Pierce Gerard Molony
48
RPR 102h
He ran a lovely race first time up for us at Fairyhouse; he came home very well and I was delighted with him. If he hadn't got stuck in traffic turning in I think he'd have been bang there. That was over EasyFix hurdles but over ordinary hurdles at Punchestown on Saturday he backed off them. We'll be doing a bit more schooling with him. He'll be a nice, fun juvenile hurdler.
Duffle Coat
4g Alhebayeb - Hummils
R Stokes
1111-
RPR 138h OR 143h
He got no run in the November Handicap. He'll go to Navan for the eCOMM Merchant Solutions Handicap Hurdle over three miles next month. Flooring Porter bolted up in it last year and it's a very valuable race. I think it could really suit this lad.
Dunboyne
6g Yeats - Patsy Cline
S P O'Connor
12210-8
RPR 135h OR 129h
He actually ran well the other day at Navan, where he came home well. If it comes up very soft we could aim him for that three-mile handicap hurdle at Navan next month.
Ebasari
3g Lope De Vega - Ebayya
Royals And Blue Syndicate
7053 (Flat)
RPR 76f OR 69f
He looks a nice, big, strong horse and we're looking forward to going juvenile hurdling with him. He'll be out around Christmas.
Eclair De Beaufeu
7g Monitor Closely - Tenebreuse Gemm
Gigginstown House Stud
0640-02
RPR 158c 144h OR 136h
He ran well at Cheltenham last season when fourth in the County Hurdle, and he was second in the Grand Annual the season before that. He was running well in that good handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse last year when he fell two out and I'd say we'll go back there again.
Enki Flacke
4g Buck's Boum - Holly Girl
M J Wasylocha
40-1
RPR 101b
We bought him at the sales after he won his bumper at Perth and he'll be ready to start off over hurdles soon.
Escaria Ten
7g Maresca Sorrento - Spartes Eria
McNeill Family
0/5123P-
RPR 155c OR 151c
He ran a cracker in the National Hunt Chase last season and we've given him a few fancy entries. He's in the Betfair and Becher Chase and he'll be a horse for those good staying races. He could even be a Grand National horse in the making and I'd be looking forward to him this season.
Eskylane
7g Flemensfirth - Maple Lady
K Haughey & Laura Haughey & Kieran T Byrne
5500-41
RPR 145h OR 144h
He won well at Down Royal and I was very happy with him. I had him in the Greatwood but we might look at that good handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse instead. He showed at Down Royal all that he had been showing us last year. He wasn't finishing his races out and we found a little problem with his lungs. He's in a great place now and hopefully he can build on Down Royal.
Fakiera
6g Cokoriko - Stella D'Engilbert
Tim O'Driscoll
11240-8
RPR 101c 145h OR 144h
He had been schooling well very at home before his debut over fences at Fairyhouse the other day, but he made a mistake and just got a fright. He was a bit sore after that run so we'll take our time with him before he comes back.
Fancy Foundations
7g Kayf Tara - Miss Rocco
Caldwell Construction Ltd
13-11F2
RPR 148c
I thought he ran well in a Grade 2 at Punchestown on Sunday. He's probably more of a summer horse and mightn't have loved the ground but he'll be fine.
Fantasio D'Alene
6g Saddler Maker - Passion D'Alene
Gigginstown House Stud
2247/22-
RPR 127h
He burst blood vessels when getting beaten at a short price at Punchestown in January and we pulled the plug on his season after that. He's back working away and just needs soft ground. Some of his form is quite good.
Farclas
7g Jukebox Jury - Floriana
Gigginstown House Stud
53425-U
RPR 155c 149h OR 148c 146h
He ran a big race in the Grand National for a horse so young. He's a former Triumph Hurdle winner who came back from a tendon injury and the plan will be to chart a similar path to last season. He was actually travelling well when he unseated in the Kerry National and I'd love to win a big pot with him. He likes good ground so maybe the Paddy Power at Leopardstown would be his best chance of bagging a big one.
Farouk D'Alene
6g Racinger - Mascotte D'Alene
Gigginstown House Stud
1/11/141-
RPR 146h OR 140h
He's a very good horse. He got jarred up towards the end of last season and we let him off. He doesn't do anything fancy at home but he's a fair horse. He'll go chasing as soon as we have soft ground and he's up there with the best of our novices for the season.
Favori De Champdou
6g Saddler Maker - Pamella
Gigginstown House Stud
3/2421/2
RPR 125h
He was second in a maiden hurdle on his first start back after a tendon injury. He's come out of that race well and will go for a maiden hurdle in the coming weeks.
Felix Desjy
8g Maresca Sorrento - Lamadoun
Gigginstown House Stud
138F-43
RPR 155c 152h OR 151c
I was disappointed with him in the Poplar Square Chase at Naas. He didn't jump at all and we're probably going to go back over hurdles. He's not an easy horse to place.
Festival D'Ex
6g Saddler Maker - Une D'Ex
John Doyle
1148/6
RPR 132h OR 127h
He won the Land Rover Bumper in 2019. He's had his fair share of problems and he's just not where I want him at the moment, but he has a big engine and we're looking forward to getting him back right.
Fierami
6g Network - Une Brik
James Power
65142-0
RPR 122h OR 111h
We're waiting on soft ground and he'll pay his way in his own grade.
Fil Dor
3g Doctor Dino - La Turbale
Caldwell Construction Ltd
1
RPR 134h
Everything comes so easy for this lad. I was really impressed by how he won at Down Royal and am looking forward to him this season. We'll probably head to Fairyhouse for the Grade 3 juvenile hurdle later this month and he's definitely one of our better juveniles for the season.
Floueur
6g Legolas - Saraska D'Airy
Claudio Michael Grech
3/6663-P
RPR 108c 144h OR 140h
He ran well in the Martin Pipe for Joseph O'Brien but he's back with us now. His jumping let him down over fences but Enda Bolger has done a lot of work with him and he seems to be in good form again, so we're looking forward to going back chasing.
Dark horse
Folcano
6g Falco - Floriana
Bective Stud
221F0-6
RPR 130h OR 127h
He finished sixth in a Pertemps qualifier at Punchestown on Sunday and could go from there to that valuable three-mile handicap hurdle at Navan. Hopefully we haven't seen the best of him yet.
Forged In Fire
6g Presenting - Green Star
Gigginstown House Stud
P3-9761
RPR 137c
He was a decent bumper horse who lost his way but he won a rated novice chase at Tipperary during the summer and could be well handicapped given the back-class he has. Hopefully there'll be a bit of fun to be had with him. He'll probably need to come up a bit in the weights to get into the big handicaps, but that's what we're hoping for anyway.
Frontal Assault
6g Presenting - The Folkes Choice
Gigginstown House Stud
421018-
RPR 135h OR 130h
He won a Grade 3 novice hurdle over three miles at Navan last season and will go over fences when we get soft ground.
Fury Road
7g Stowaway - Molly Duffy
Gigginstown House Stud
142P-P2
RPR 146c 159h OR 153h
He had a wind operation so will come on a lot from his chasing debut at Fairyhouse, where he pleased me in finishing second. We tried the Stayers' Hurdle route last season and it didn't work out, but I think he looks a real chaser and I'm looking forward to seeing what he can do over fences.
Galvin
7g Gold Well - Burren Moonshine
Ronnie Bartlett
1111-12
RPR 172c OR 165c
We'll probably have a go at the Savills Chase at Leopardstown over Christmas. He ran a brilliant race to finish second to Frodon in the Grade 1 at Down Royal and he's entitled to take his chance in the Savills off the back of that performance. Leopardstown could really suit him because he wants nicer ground, so I could see him surprising a few there. We've probably shown our hand a bit to think we can go and win the Grand National, but he'll be entered in that and the Gold Cup and we'll decide closer to the time what direction we go. He's an exciting horse to have.
Gars De Sceaux
5g Saddler Maker - Replique
JP McManus
1/211-
RPR 148h OR 141h
He's a nice horse who has schooled really well. We're looking forward to going chasing when we get some soft ground. He's nice.
Gerri Colombe
5g Saddler Maker - Ruse De Guerre
Robcour
1/11-
RPR 123b
He was a very good bumper horse and we're excited about him going over hurdles this season – he'll be out as soon as the ground comes right. He looks more of a stayer so you'd be thinking two and a half miles upwards.
Gevrey
5g Saddler Maker - Skarina
Denis Gallagher Racing Syndicate
2-34255
RPR 124c
He lost his way a little over fences but, at his own level, he should be well up to paying his way for the season. He's getting his confidence back.
Ginto
5g Walk In The Park - Tina Rederie
Bective Stud
121-1
RPR 124h
I was delighted with him at Navan. I loved the way he picked up from the last hurdle to the line and he couldn't have been any more impressive on his hurdles debut. He's just a lovely horse, a real galloper, and once he gets a trip and some soft ground you'll see what he's really made of. He could go to Limerick over Christmas and he may even be an Albert Bartlett horse.
Glan
6m Getaway - Fleur
JP McManus
7/11-3313
RPR 125h
She ran well at Down Royal but she has a bit of pace and may not want deep ground. We'll try to find our level with her.
Glenglass
5g Ocovango - Funny Times
Bective Stud
1/1
RPR 113b
This lad is massive. He's so big that it took us nearly two years to get a run into him, but he proved well worth the wait by winning his bumper at Fairyhouse last week. It was nothing serious that kept him off for that length of time – he was pulling muscles and things because he was so big and immature – but we think he can kick on from Fairyhouse now and make up for lost time. He's won his point and the plan will be to go jumping now.
Glenloe
10g Kayf Tara - Mandys Native
JP McManus
5/54/534/
RPR 142c OR 131c
He's a good horse. He hasn't been the easiest to train but we're looking forward to getting him back out and hopefully we can get a clear run with him this season.
Gortmillish
5g Sinndar - Princess D'Anjou
KTDA Racing
212-24
RPR 100h
He disappointed me a little at Galway – I thought he'd win – but he had a good blow afterwards and will come on a lot for it. He's a nice horse.
Grand Paradis
5g Martaline - Outre Met
Caldwell Construction Ltd
1411-F
RPR 141c
He was running a big race at Down Royal when falling two out. That beginners' chase was effectively a Graded novice with Vanillier and some of the other ones in there and, while he came down, I thought he jumped like a buck up until that novicey fall. There is a strong chance we could go straight to the Drinmore at Fairyhouse now – if I can get a school into him somewhere beforehand, I'd be tempted.
Grand Roi
5g Spanish Moon - Ultra D'Anjou
Bective Stud
1/3120-3
RPR 157h OR 147h
There will be worse bets for the Stayers' Hurdle than this lad. He ran well in the Lismullen Hurdle and he's still a young horse who is open to a lot of improvement. We'll try to pot-hunt with him over the winter and, all being well, he'll line up in the Stayers' Hurdle with a solid each-way chance.
Gringo D'Aubrelle
5g Saddler Maker - Erbalunga
Bective Stud
13-21
RPR 121h
He won his bumper well at Navan. He'll go back over hurdles and is a nice horse. He came on an awful lot for his first run over hurdles and I loved the way he galloped through the line in that bumper win. It wasn't a great race but he was impressive.
Happy D'ex
4f Saddler Maker - Soiree D'Ex
KTDA Racing
11
I thought it was a good performance from her to win her bumper at Fairyhouse the other day. She's going to be at her best over jumps but we might look to run her in the Listed mares' bumper at Navan next Sunday. She probably wants softer ground and stays very well.
Hardline
9g Arcadio - Hidden Reserve
Gigginstown House Stud
F43/F-24
RPR 160c OR 159c
He gave himself a bad cut when making a mistake in the Clonmel Oil on his second start back. He'll be okay but it will probably be Christmas before he runs again.
Hiaou
4g Saddler Maker - Anacapa
Caldwell Construction Ltd
3
RPR 122h
He ran well when third in a maiden hurdle at Naas and the plan is to run him back in a bumper over Christmas. He's a nice horse.
Hollow Games
5g Beat Hollow - I'm Grand
Bective Stud
1/11-1
RPR 134h
He won well at Down Royal and we could look at the Monksfield Novice Hurdle at Navan next. He doesn't do anything fancy but he's such a lovely horse who tries. If you watch his bumpers back from last season, three furlongs out he seems to be going as quick as he can but he keeps putting his head down and battles – I love that in a horse. Hopefully he can stay sound because we think a lot of him. He's a real stayer who'll step up to three miles at some stage this season.
Hollymount
5m Jet Away - Zaffarella
Bective Stud
18-63
RPR 110h
She's disappointed me. She came with a bit of a reputation and I just haven't seen it yet. We've changed a few things around with her at home and hopefully we can see the results on the track.
Humble Glory
6m Fame And Glory - Glenadoon
Mrs Caren Walsh
123F-24
RPR 117h OR 114h
She would have won her maiden hurdle at Clonmel last season but for falling at the last. She was a little disappointing at Sligo last time but has had one or two little problems and seems to be over them now. She'll run in the coming weeks.
Hurricane Georgie
4f Court Cave - Beesplease
Pioneer Racing
322142
RPR 123c 106h OR 100h
We'll mix and match between hurdles and fences with her. She's very lowly rated over hurdles but there's also a mares' handicap chase at Fairyhouse in a few weeks that could suit her.
I A Connect
6g Jeremy - Kings Orchid
McNeill Family
3/23-112
RPR 124h
He's qualified for the Connolly's Red Mills Irish EBF Auction Hurdle Series Final so will be aimed at that at Punchestown in the spring.
Iberique Du Seuil
3g Spanish Moon - Tulipe Du Seuil
Bective Stud
22
RPR 116h
A couple of things came to light after he was second on his debut for us at Galway and we think he's a lot better than that. I was happy with his run at Punchestown on Saturday and softer ground will probably suit him better. He galloped out through the line well and wants further.
Indigo Breeze
5g Martaline - Miss Poutine
Tim O'Driscoll
1/128-
RPR 116b
He had a few good runs last year and has come back an awful lot stronger. He's one we're looking forward to.
Its All Guesswork
9g Mahler - La Lambertine
Luke McMahon
115-2P1
RPR 132c
He's won a couple of point-to-points and the plan is to go the hunter chase route. He was very impressive at Damma House. Luke McMahon owns him and his son Aubrey rides him. I think they are going to have a lot of fun with him this season and he could end up at Cheltenham and Aintree.
Jimmy Jimmy
6g Robin Des Champs - Asturienne
Brendan Scully
622/121-
RPR 127h OR 127h
He has an engine but hasn't been the easiest to train. I'll look for something in the coming weeks for him.
Jumping Jet
5m Getaway - Little Mili
Robcour
1-3
RPR 109h
She got a little bit tired when third at Galway. She looks a nice horse and probably wants soft ground.
Kansas City Star
4g Soldier Of Fortune - Thegoodwans Sister
Brian Drew
1 (point-to-point)
RPR 92p
He won his point for Colin Bowe and came well recommended by him. He was bought to be a staying chaser and might have only one or two runs in bumpers this season. He's one for the future.
Keepthefaithinme
5g Getaway - Lady Bishop
Little Emperor Syndicate
32
RPR 103b
He's been placed in two bumpers and it should be only a matter of time before he wins one.
Laishann
3g Footstepsinthesand - Lailoma
Sunday Racing Club
40
RPR 92h
He was working like a nice horse at home but we found he has a wind problem after he disappointed us at Fairyhouse. He's going to have a wind operation now and he remains a nice horse to look forward to.
Level Neverending
4g Flemensfirth - Lunar Beauty
Bective Stud
3112
RPR 128h
He won two bumpers for Joseph O'Brien and just got touched off on his hurdles debut for us at Wexford. He didn't jump well so it might not have been the worst thing in the world that he got beaten because he can use that experience and hopefully go one better in a maiden hurdle before long. He'll be back out around Christmas.
Lieutenant Highway
4g Fame And Glory - Gwenadu
Camilla Sharples
33
RPR 102b
He probably got racing too early when third in a Sandown bumper. He works very well at home and, when the penny does drop, I think he'll win a lot of races.
Lugg River
7g Kayf Tara - Supreme Gem
Jim Power
7/6434-2
RPR 106h OR 104h
He looks well enough handicapped and could be a fun horse for the season.
Magic Tricks
5g Davidoff - Cadoubelle Des As
JP McManus
82-0072
RPR 141h OR 138h
He deserves to win a big pot. He's been knocking on the door in valuable handicaps and one of these days it will open for him.
Malton Groove
4g Kayf Tara - Triptoshan
Caldwell Construction Ltd
8
RPR 100h
He's a big baby and will need another run or two over hurdles before the penny drops, but he's a brother to a Grand National winner [Minella Times] and, while he's going to be a slow burner, I think he's a very nice horse.
Mars Harper
5g Sulamani - Kizzy May
Pioneer Racing
223125
RPR 130h OR 125h
Another one for Pioneer Racing, who are having great luck with us and long may it continue. This lad has been a great servant to them and the Pertemps is the long-term target – he qualified for that when fifth at Punchestown on Sunday.
Mighty Potter
4g Martaline - Matnie
Caldwell Construction Ltd
1-1
RPR 135h
He's one I'm really looking forward to this season. I think he's smart. The Royal Bond will be his early-season target and he may even be a Supreme Novices' contender come Cheltenham. He has a proper engine.
Mighty Stowaway
10g Stowaway - The Mighty Matron
Camilla Sharples
60-3131
RPR 128c
He dead-heated in a point-to-point at Loughbrickland on Saturday and will continue down the hunter chase route. He could be a fun horse for all of those races in England and Ireland.
Milan Native
8g Milan - That's The Goose
Gigginstown House Stud
12P09P-
RPR 150c OR 144c
He's had a wind operation and will be trained for the Grand National this season. He'll be out when the ground comes up soft.
Minella Crooner
5g Shantou - Laren
David Barnard
1-11
RPR 110b
He won a bumper at Sligo before following that up with a win at Punchestown on Saturday. He goes well and is a stayer. We'll head hurdling with him now and you'll probably see him over Christmas, all being well. He won't mind soft ground.
Monkstreet
5g Lucarno - Falcon's Tribute
Golden Gate Racing LLC Partnership
P2/4
RPR 108h
He was fourth behind Three Stripe Life at Fairyhouse and I think he'll be winning sooner rather than later over two and a half miles upwards.
Mortal
9g King's Theatre - Pomme Tiepy
Bill Dunlop
0-F5P05
RPR 152c OR 134c
He could go for the Troytown and will be aimed at all of those good staying handicaps. We could also look at going down the cross-country route.
Motown Maggie
4g Doyen - Aventia
David Barnard & G King & Nick Courtney & Cillian Moran
224231
RPR 115h
She tries hard and deserved to get her head in front at Fairyhouse, where I think the cheekpieces were a big help. We'll look at handicaps now.
Mount Ida
7m Yeats - Jolivia
KTDA Racing
31213-1
RPR 160c OR 152c
It was good to see her winning on her comeback at Clonmel and I'd imagine the Grand National will ultimately be her target. Her next start could come in the John & Chich Fowler Memorial Mares Chase at Fairyhouse in January.
Mr Fred Rogers
5g Sholokhov - Play The Wing
It's Going To Be Great Syndicate
1-21
RPR 126h
A grand, honest horse. He stays well and I liked the way he put his head out when winning at Punchestown on Sunday. Willie Murphy won a bumper with him previously and recommended the lads to send him to me so a big thanks to him.
Music Drive
4g Muhtathir - Acland Street
David Barnard
F-1
Another horse we got off Colin Bowe, with whom we've had a lot of luck buying off down the years as he points us in the right direction. He'll run in a bumper around Christmas.
Noble Birth
4g Nathaniel - Miss Noble
Simon Taylor
292-238
RPR 106b
He's been placed in a couple of bumpers and went over hurdles for the first time at Punchestown on Saturday. I didn't think he jumped well enough on the day but he'll be okay and probably needs a bit of a trip.
Nonbinding
4g Kalanisi - Mirazur
Alymer Stud Limited
0-
RPR 8b
I fancied him big time for the Land Rover Bumper last season but he burst blood vessels. He's back going well and looks a lot stronger. We'll start him off in three or four weeks all being well.
Off Your Rocco
5g Shirocco - Takeyourcapoff
Pioneer Racing
1-17114
RPR 142h OR 133h
He was a little bit sore after his run at Cheltenham on Friday. He did keep on well enough but I think he'll be better suited to racing in the spring and summer time.
Old Town Garde
5g Robin Des Champs - Old Town Queen
Gordon Elliott
161-
RPR 116h
He won a maiden hurdle at Punchestown and we're going to go chasing now. He's a stayer and I could see him winning a good handicap over fences further down the road.
Papal Lodge
5g Papal Bull - Ladyofthelodge
Justanidea Syndicate
11P-587
RPR 126h OR 121h
He blows a bit hot and cold. He'll probably have a break now and could go over fences in the spring.
Party Central
5m Yeats - Itsalark
Bective Stud
1221-14
RPR 120h
She made a few mistakes at Down Royal last time and was a bit stiff and sore after the race. We'll look at getting her back out in four or five weeks' time.
Dark horse
Pats Choice
4g Getaway - La Scala Dive
Mrs P Sloan
4-
RPR 104b
He's a nice horse. I fancied him to win a bumper last season at Fairyhouse but a few of my bumper horses weren't finishing out their races at the time so we gave him a break and he's come back looking great. I'm looking forward to sending him over hurdles.
Pencilfulloflead
7g Shantou - Quaspia
Robcour
14/1123-
RPR 159c OR 153c
He was unlucky not to win the Grade 1 novice chase at Limerick last Christmas and there's a big one in him on soft ground. We've yet to decide where we're going with him but I'm convinced he'll bag a big one.
Perfect Attitude
5g Passing Glance - Sainte Kadette
M G White Limited
6333-12
RPR 130h
He ran well when second in a novice hurdle at Galway, where the winner got a bit of a freebie. He's still a big, raw horse.
Petit Mouchoir
10g Al Namix - Arnette
Bective Stud
33522F-
RPR 165h OR 155h
He paid his way last season and finished a fine second in the County Hurdle at Cheltenham. He had a little hold-up but is back cantering and looking well. We'll probably aim him at Leopardstown's Christmas meeting and take things from there.
Pied Piper
3g New Approach - Pure Fantasy
Caldwell Construction Ltd
035331 (Flat)
RPR 101f OR 96f
We bought him for Caldwell Construction out of John Gosden's yard. He has a very good rating on the Flat and will go juvenile hurdling this side of Christmas.
Prevaricate
5g Fame And Glory - Zita Hall
Tim O'Driscoll
125-2
RPR 123h
He ran well to finish second the other day at Naas. He jumped a bit novicey, so another go at a maiden hurdle might not do him any harm. We could step him up in trip as well.
Purdey's Gift
5g Camelot - Saphira's Fire
Barstool Prophets Syndicate
2-0503
RPR 108h OR 105h
He can be competitive at his own level and should be winning soon off his mark.
Quantum Realm
5g Notnowcato - Circe's Melody
R Stokes
1-271
RPR 118h
He just wasn't a bumper horse but showed what he is capable of when winning his maiden hurdle at Punchestown, where Davy [Russell] gave him a great ride. The further he goes, the better he'll be.
Queens Brook
6g Shirocco - Awesome Miracle
Bective Stud
3/123-21
RPR 138h OR 131h
I was delighted with her when she won at Fairyhouse. It was the first time I'd seen her putting her head down and fighting like she did when she'd looked a very smart bumper mare. We had a few little setbacks last season but it looked to me like she was back to her best. She's a very hard mare to get fit and had some blow after that. It wouldn't shock me if she won the Mares' Hurdle at Cheltenham. She has loads of class and that's her aim.
Ravenhill
11g Winged Love - Rhythm Hill
Try Ravenhill Syndicate
1/U683-5
RPR 157c OR 147c
He's a former National Hunt Chase winner but had a setback last season. He's a hard horse to get fit but he'll be trained for the Grand National now.
Reddys Island
4f Soldier Of Fortune - Gwendoliner
Gordon Elliott
1 (point-to-point)
RPR 79p
Another recommended by Colin Bowe. She was cheaply bought at €31,000 and I still own her myself. She's for sale and she's a nice filly. She'll be more for the spring and we like her.
Riviere D'Etel
4f Martaline - Angesse
Bective Stud
2137-11
RPR 129c
She jumped great on her chasing debut at Fairyhouse and was very good again when winning the Craddockstown Novice Chase at Punchestown on Saturday. You'd have to be very happy with her. There's a mares' novice chase at Cork in a few weeks that could be ideal or we could step her into Grade 1 company at Leopardstown over Christmas. I'll speak to Noel and Valerie [Moran] and see what they want to do. I think she's a much more professional mare this season and hopefully there's a lot of fun to be had with her.
Robinstown
6g Stowaway - Eau Pure
One For No Reason Syndicate
42710-0
RPR 112h OR 113h
He needs a trip and soft ground. He'll jump a fence sooner rather than later and will pay his way.
Rodaniche
4g Arcadio - Shanendou
Brendan Scully
F221
RPR 122h
He won at Wexford and will go for a rated novice hurdle at the Fairyhouse winter festival.
Run For Pat
4g Ocovango - Ifyoucouldseemenow
Mrs P Sloan
3-
RPR 105h
He had a good run over hurdles at Navan last season and is much stronger now. We might go back for a bumper before going hurdling again.
Run Wild Fred
7g Shantou - Talkin Madam
Gigginstown House Stud
55222-2
RPR 151c OR 145c
Second in the Irish Grand National, he's still a novice and has loads of options, but the Aintree National is the long-term plan.
Saint Felicien
4g Saint Des Saint - In Race
Robcour
1-
RPR 128h
He came out of France with a big reputation and is working very well. There are a couple of hurdle races towards the end of the month that we could start him off in.
Samcro
9g Germany - Dun Dun
Gigginstown House Stud
PP-1602
RPR 165c OR 155c
He's probably not the horse he once was but there's still a lot of prize-money to be won with him this season. He's a stable favourite and it would be great to get his head in front again. I thought he ran well when second in the Fortria and the key to him is keeping him fresh. I wouldn't be rushing to the Savills Chase with him and maybe the Kinloch Brae would be a better option.
Sam's Choice
5g Kalanisi - Impressive Choice
Lyreen Syndicate
24-14
RPR 112h
A bumper winner, he ran well over hurdles at Galway and probably needs stepping up to two and a half miles. He'll pay his way.
Sassy Yet Classy
7m Gold Well - Aker Wood
AP Partnership
1442-31
RPR 130h OR 123h
I didn't think the ground would be soft enough for her at Punchestown on Sunday and even considered not running her, but she won nicely in the Pertemps qualifier. She likes testing conditions and we were thinking of going over fences before letting her take her chance at the weekend. I'm not sure where she'll go next, she could still go chasing.
Saywhatyouwant
3f French Navy - Vocal Warm Up
Sunday Racing Club
3-08002 (Flat)
RPR 77f
She has decent form on the Flat and the plan is to go juvenile hurdling with her.
Scarlet Witch
5m Masked Marvel - Pierre Azuree
Sunday Racing Club
F1-63
RPR 98b
She's up to winning a bumper on soft ground and jumps hurdles very well.
See A Stride
4f Notnowcato - Steel Glory
Pioneer Racing
15
RPR 96b
She was fifth in a very messy bumper at Galway but beat the geldings on her only start between the flags. She's up to winning a bumper on soft ground, no problem.
Sharp Focus
6g Rock Of Gibraltar - Strawberrymystique
Magnified Partnership
951602- (Flat)
RPR 76f
He picked up a little knock at Killarney last year but is back working well and will run in the coming weeks.
Silver Breeze
4f Shirocco - Shower Of Silver
John F Doyle & Mrs Caren Walsh
42
RPR 95b
She was second in a bumper at Punchestown and was slightly unlucky. She'll go for a mares' bumper in the coming weeks.
Sire Du Berlais
9g Poliglote - Royale Athenia
JP McManus
41/132-2
RPR 165h OR 160h
He was flat out the whole way before staying on well for second in the Lismullen Hurdle. The plan is to go back to the Christmas Hurdle at Leopardstown and then back to Cheltenham for the Stayers' Hurdle, in which he was second last season.
Smoking Gun
8g Gold Well - The Wounded Cook
Gordon Elliott
3PP04-6
RPR 142c OR 130c
An ex-Gigginstown horse we bought back. He's a good, fun horse for the syndicate and one we're looking forward to.
Smooth Player
4g Getaway - Coolnacarriga
Caldwell Construction Ltd
1
RPR 103b
Lisa [O'Neill] rode her 100th winner on him in a bumper at Galway and he's more of a long-term prospect. He's a big baby, a very raw horse.
Teahupoo
4g Masked Marvel - Droit D'Aimer
Robcour
1112-1
RPR 149h OR 149h
I was very impressed with him when he won the Fishery Lane. He jumps very well and the plan is to keep him over hurdles this season. He could go for the four-year-old hurdle at Limerick over Christmas.
Ted Hastings
5g Imperial Monarch - Portacarron Lady
Aidan J Ryan
13
RPR 106b
He's shown us an awful lot at home but things didn't work out for him at Navan, and he came home sore afterwards. He's a nice horse and is definitely up to winning a bumper on his homework.
The Bosses Oscar
6g Oscar - Cuteasafox
Bective Stud
2226-23
RPR 138c
He's run well around Cheltenham twice before and it would be great to go back there this season for something like the National Hunt Chase. That's the plan.
The Goffer
4g Yeats - Ballylough Lady
Allan Snow
3-7
RPR 103h
He ran well at Roscommon and is up to winning a maiden hurdle sooner rather than later. He jumps well and is a lovely, big, strong horse.
The Greek
5g Leading Light - Ballydunne Present
It Takes Allsorts Syndicate
22-324F
RPR 120h OR 114h
He's unlucky not to have won a race yet. He runs his race every time and deserves to get his head in front.
The Mediator
4g Maxios - All About Love
Mrs C Walsh & J F Doyle & Dee L'Estrange & G Leon
1
RPR 121b
He's a nice horse. He looked good when winning at Down Royal and we could look at something around Christmas for him. He'll stay in bumpers this season and is a nice prospect.
Three Stripe Life
5g Leading Light - Hirayna
K Haughey & Laura Haughey & Kieran T Byrne
14-1
RPR 134
He won his maiden hurdle well at Fairyhouse and the plan is the Royal Bond. He was fourth in the Champion Bumper last season and I think he's got a big future.
Star quality
Tiger Roll
11g Authorized - Swiss Roll
Gigginstown House Stud
52/P614-
RPR 174c OR 155c
As much as it was hard to watch on from the sidelines when he came back to life at Cheltenham last season, I was just so proud of the horse. After the few weeks we'd had, it was just unbelievable for everyone in the yard for him to go and pull it out of the bag for us. That's just a testimony to the horse – he knew we needed a lift and he was there for us when we needed him most. If I had my way I'd train him for the Cross Country Chase in March again and retire him if he won it. He's been the horse of a lifetime and he owes nobody anything.
Top Bandit
5g Kayf Tara - Lago D'Oro
Andrew Brown & Daryl Gooch & Mark Cookson
24-1311
RPR 121h OR 119h
It was good to see him win again at Punchestown over the weekend. He wasn't doing a stroke when getting to the front but is improving and I'm very happy with him.
Torygraph
6g Mahler - Oddly Presented
Gigginstown House Stud
2118-63
RPR 144h OR 136h
He's been schooling well over fences and we think he'll make up into a nice staying novice. He ran well when third in a beginners' chase on Saturday and seemed to jump well. That was over just shy of two and a half miles and he'll stay further.
Tronador
5g Lope De Vega - Autumn Leaves
Martin Wasylocha
39/71-0P
RPR 138h OR 134h
He lost his way a little bit after wining a nice handicap hurdle at Aintree, but he could be up to winning at one of the spring festivals again this season.
Vado Forte
8g Walk In The Park - Gloire
Call It What You Like Syndicate
44F4-15
RPR 143c
He won first time out but then we ran him back too quickly at Down Royal. He's much better than that and we'll find something for him in a few weeks.
Vina Ardanza
4g Califet - Go Noble
Alymer Stud
1-
RPR 112b
He came out of Stuart Crawford's yard after winning a bumper. He's been working well and will start off in a maiden hurdle soon.
Wall Of Fame
6g Fame And Glory - Sanadja
A K Whelan
2331-7
RPR 113h
He's a nice horse who wants soft ground. He gave himself a little knock and was forced to miss a recent engagement but he'll be out soon.
Weseekhimhere
5g Elusive Pimpernel - Rhythm Nation
John F Doyle & Mrs Caren Walsh
0113-1
RPR 125h
He won nicely on his first start over hurdles at Navan in September. He got a little setback and hopefully you'll see him out again at Christmas, he's just on the easy list at the minute.
Weststreet
11g Westerner - Klipperstreet
Core Partnership
U462-52
RPR 129c OR 107c
He ran very well at Down Royal and will head to Haydock on Betfair Chase weekend, when I think he'll run well in the handicap chase over three miles and two furlongs.
Where It All Began
5g Yeats - Peggy Cullen
McNeill Family & Patrick & Scott Bryceland
29-22
RPR 109b
I think he'll want better ground and a longer trip than last time at Clonmel when second over two and a half miles. He'll win a maiden hurdle but the ground was just a bit soft for him the last day.
Zanahiyr
4g Nathaniel - Zariyna
Bective Stud
114-212
RPR 151h OR 152h
He was very good at Down Royal. He's only four so we might be a bit easy on him this side of Christmas and keep him for the spring festivals. He ran well when second in the Morgiana on Sunday. It was a bit of a sprint and he needs a faster gallop – he's a big, idle horse – but I thought it was a good run. It could possibly have been a career best. He was beaten by a very good horse and had no excuses. Long-term, I think he'll develop into a proper stayer.
Two for the tracker
Pats Choice is a young horse I think a bit of and I'd be hoping he can develop into a nice novice. Grand Paradis could go for the Drinmore and he could be well above average over fences this season. Both of those should do well.
Expert view
When you lose the likes of Envoi Allen, Sir Gerhard and Quilixios, replacing them is always going to be an arduous task but Gordon Elliott is buying big at the sales and gazing into the future rather than focusing on the here and now.
Elliott might not have as many genuine Grade 1 performers as other years but what he does have is a whole host of potentially top-class young horses who could ensure the future is very bright at Cullentra House.
Top of that pile is undoubtedly American Mike. The new Champion Bumper favourite did everything that was asked of him at Down Royal and it is interesting to hear Elliott say he is going down the Envoi Allen route by taking in the Future Champions Flat Race at Navan in December. A race Don Cossack won too.
That tells you all you need to know about the esteem in which American Mike is held. He could be the next big thing in Cullentra.
Other young guns in Elliott's artillery are Mighty Potter and Three Stripe Life, who both won their maiden hurdles with the minimum of fuss and could be Royal Bond-bound, while Hollow Games, Gerri Colombe, Ginto and Weseekhimhere are also Graded performers in the making.
The novice chasing division probably lacks a superstar but Grand Paradis looked a major player when departing at the second-last in one of the hottest beginners' chases of the season at Down Royal. He had impressed to that point.
Fury Road shaped nicely at Fairyhouse too so both of those should open their accounts over fences sooner rather than later.
Galvin was trained with one race in mind last season. After winning at Cheltenham in October he was put away for the National Hunt Chase and it seems Elliott has earmarked The Bosses Oscar for that marathon contest this time around. He is 16-1 with bet365 and taking that price now might not be the worst idea in the world.
Stamina seems to be his forte and he is just the type of battle-hardened stayer you want for the National Hunt Chase.
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JUMPS STABLE TOURS WILLIE MULLINS 2021--2022
Acapella Bourgeois
11-year-old gelding
Network (sire) - Jasmine (dam)
Owner: Slaneyville Syndicate
Form figures: 61/2510-
Racing Post Rating: 159c Official Rating: 155c
He's back and in good form. We'll probably aim him towards veteran chases and Aintree. Hopefully he'll be able to win a race somewhere along the way this season.
Adamantly Chosen
4g Well Chosen - Sher's Adamant
Watch This Space Syndicate
1
RPR 123b
Jody Townend gave him a great ride to win the Goffs Land Rover Bumper at Punchestown. He wasn't an expensive horse [€24,000 as a three-year-old] but we've had some luck with this family in the past, with his dam being out of a sister to Adamant Approach. We'll start him off over hurdles and hope that he could be as good as Adamant Approach.
Dark horse
Agusta Gold
8m Gold Well - Chloes Choice
Dr S P Fitzgerald
32/140-8
RPR 144c OR 145c
She's come back good and strong. Her best runs were early last season, but we're trying to gear her towards the second half of the campaign for those big staying chases like the Thyestes Chase, Grand National and Irish Grand National. One of those types of races will be her target.
Star quality
Allaho
7g No Risk At All - Idaho Falls
Cheveley Park Stud
3/6411-2
RPR 178c OR 174c
He was electric around Cheltenham when winning the Ryanair Chase. Rachael Blackmore gave him a great ride on the day and I'd imagine the Ryanair would look odds-on for him again this year. We're going to think about the King George at Kempton; he'll get an entry there. Being by No Risk At All, I'm not so sure that he'd stay the Gold Cup trip, but he's going to be more mature again this season and we'll start him off around the time of the John Durkan Chase at Punchestown and see after that. Chacun Pour Soi was very good against him at Punchestown, but I still wouldn't give up on Allaho over two miles. I think we can improve the way he ran at Punchestown, which puts him right there in the firing line in Grade 1 races over two miles.
Star quality
Al Boum Photo
9g Buck's Boum - Al Gane
Mrs J Donnelly
211/13-2
RPR 178c OR 170c
I'll probably campaign him a bit more this time around. Last season it maybe didn't suit him having the long Covid break. He missed his run at Punchestown after the festival was cancelled and he wasn't getting back to the track until New Year's Day at Tramore – that possibly impacted him when going for his third Gold Cup at Cheltenham. He'll be campaigned a little differently to try to get him to the Gold Cup with a harder fitness than he had before. He still produced a good run at Cheltenham last season but I think the way it panned out for him was more about his preparation than how the race unfolded on the day.
Annamix
8g Martaline - Tashtiyana
Mrs S Ricci
4-5P332
RPR 158c OR 152c
He's been having a good, solid season and looks like he could land a decent handicap chase somewhere. His next start will probably come in the Ladbrokes Trophy at Newbury. Nice ground suits him so we won't run him hugely over the winter. If he's not able to win in the early autumn, it might be the spring.
Appreciate It
7g Jeremy - Sainte Baronne
Miss M A Masterson
12/1111-
RPR 165h OR 160h
He looks like a chaser and will go over fences. He can always go back over hurdles if things don't work out for him but, to look at him, you'd think he's a chaser. If he can replicate over fences what he does over hurdles at two miles, he could be awesome. He does everything right so hopefully we get a bit of luck this season and all goes well.
Aramon
8g Monsun - Aramina
Aramon Syndicate
6452/11-
RPR 163h OR 163h
He won last season's Galway Hurdle but didn't run again after encountering a setback. We're hoping he'll be back for the second half of the season. Given his Graded-class rating, you'd be looking to aim for the highest bars with him.
Ashroe Diamond
4f Walk In The Park - Saine D'Esprit
Blue Blood Racing Club
12
RPR 113b
She looked very impressive when winning at Wexford in May before finishing second in a competitive Galway festival bumper. I'd imagine she'll go hurdling this season and, like most of our novice mares, we'll be looking at the Grade 1 mares' novice hurdle at Fairyhouse and/or the mares' novice hurdle at Cheltenham. I think she has good ability.
Asterion Forlonge
7g Coastal Path - Belle Du Brizais
Mrs J Donnelly
FF433-1
RPR 169c OR 162c
He really came right at Punchestown when winning the novice handicap chase off top weight and he probably prefers right-handed tracks. However, that won't stop me running him left-handed if that's where the races are. We'll see if we can get more improvement out of him, I think it's there and he may just be a late developer. Like with many of our horses, the John Durkan at Punchestown will be open to him.
Bacardys
10g Coastal Path - Oasice
Shanakiel Racing Syndicate
3/4P57-9
RPR 159h OR 148h
He goes novice chasing this season – I'm not listening to any of my jockeys! He's been a little unlucky over fences so far but has got to a stage now where he could have a nice novice season. He's a ten-year-old but if Faugheen can win a Grade 1 at 12, Bacardys hopefully might go close.
Bachasson
10g Voix Du Nord - Belledonne I
Edward O'Connell
61/1111-
RPR 165c 155h OR 162c 150h
I'm hoping he's a forever young, Peter Pan type of horse. He bounces back when I think he's gone. He looks great and is as strong as ever. I'd imagine we'll do as we did last season, mixing it between hurdles and fences as those Grade 2 and 3 races appear, possibly more at country tracks.
Belle Metal
4f Soldier Of Fortune - Elphis Supreme
Kenneth Alexander
11-
RPR 119b
She was a revelation at Naas on her bumper debut in January to win so well, and she then confirmed that with a Listed win at Limerick in March. We put her away for the season afterwards and we're looking forward to her going hurdling. We have a nice bunch of novice mares and she'll be right up there.
Billaway
9g Well Chosen - Taipans Girl
J Turner
21125-2
RPR 147c
He has the ability to win the Festival Hunters' Chase at Cheltenham and the Champion Hunters Chase at Punchestown, so he'll be campaigned along those lines. I've promised his owner John Turner that we'll do everything we can to win the big one at Cheltenham, a race that probably has the best trophy in racing. I'm certainly waiting to see John fill it up and I'll do my best!
Blackbow
8g Stowaway - Rinnce Moll
Roaringwater Syndicate
2/1F336-
RPR 154c OR 151c
He's another nice chaser. While he probably hasn't hit the top echelon over fences, I think there are lots of races to be won with him if the ball bounces more favourably this time around.
Bleu Berry
10g Special Kaldoun - Somosierra
Luke McMahon
8/01313
RPR 146c
I'm hoping he's going to be a smart novice chaser for Luke McMahon. He won the Coral Cup in 2018 and has every chance of being a useful sort over fences. He ran well when third in Grade 3 company on Sunday at Cork where I’m not sure the very testing conditions would have been ideal for him. He’ll stick to around two and a half miles.
Blue Sari
6g Saddex - Blue Aster
JP McManus
14P/PF-P
RPR 142h OR 138h
We've thought a lot of him from his four-year-old bumper season. He's had little issues that I think have just held him back, but hopefully with age and maturity he'll cast those aside. There's an engine in there and he could be nicely handicapped over hurdles.
Blue Lord
6g Blue Bresil - Lorette
Simon Munir & Isaac Souede
123F-3
RPR 155h OR 148h
He was running a cracker in the Supreme Novices' Hurdle when falling at the last. We were hard enough on him last season and that probably told at the end of the season at Punchestown. I think he's more of a chaser.
Brahma Bull
10g Presenting - Oligarch Society
Mrs S Ricci
P0-1023
RPR 161c OR 157c
He has the credentials to win a top-class handicap chase. We've been talking about whether he'll turn to cross-country racing or not, but I think for the moment he deserves his opportunity to run in the Ladbrokes Trophy and possibly the Thyestes Chase. I'd imagine by Christmas we'll have decided on whether or not we explore the cross-country route. His overall form is very good and I think there's a big one in him.
Brandy Love
5m Jet Away - Bambootcha
Claudio Michael Grech
1/1-3
RPR 112b
She won a point-to-point impressively before winning a bumper in good style for us at Fairyhouse in December. Things didn't quite happen for her when she was third at the Dublin Racing Festival on ground that might not have been completely ideal. She's another nice mare, though, and I think she could need a trip to be seen at her best over hurdles.
Brooklynn Glory
6m Fame And Glory - Clamit Brook
Swords Bloodstock Limited
1149-
RPR 115b
A lovely, big, athletic mare who looks like she'd like good ground, but all her best form is on heavy. She'll go novice hurdling this season and is big enough to jump a fence in time.
Burning Victory
5m Nathaniel - M'Oubliez Pas
Mrs Audrey Turley
11/77
RPR 142h OR 143h
She had a good summer on the Flat in France and ran a cracker in the Cesarewitch when just unfortunate to meet a Nicky Henderson special in Buzz. Even though she won the Triumph Hurdle, jumping hasn't always been her forte and we'll maybe be looking for mares' races over a longer trip where she'd be able to handle hurdles better.
Burrows Saint
8g Saint Des Saint - La Bombonera
Mrs S Ricci
31/2624-
RPR 160c OR 156c
He ran his heart out when fourth in the Grand National. You'd wonder if he truly stayed, but that can be a funny race, and age and maturity count for an awful lot once you get over eight years of age. It looked as though he loved the place and going back next year a bit stronger and older, he must have a huge each-way chance.
Capodanno
5g Manduro - Day Gets Up
JP McManus
2/3134-1
RPR 151h OR 147h
I'm really looking forward to going over fences with him. He's got a huge stride and a big jump and I don't think Mark Walsh will be letting anyone else get their leg across this fellow in the early stage of the season anyway.
Carefully Selected
9g Well Chosen - Knockamullen Girl
Miss M A Masterson
1/3111U/
RPR 154c OR 152c
He didn't run last season after a setback, but I'm hoping that he'll be back for the second half of the campaign. He's got a good rating and I'm hoping we can aim high with him.
Cash Back
9g Linda's Lad - Holding
Watch This Space Syndicate
112F/FF-
RPR 157c OR 156c
He had a couple of falls last season but with what we learned about him then, I hope we can position him differently over fences this time. I think this could be a better season for him.
Castlebawn West
8g Westerner - Cooksgrove Lady
Mrs R Boyd, Mrs M J Armstrong & Exors of Late J B Anderson
514U/31-
RPR 166c OR 163c
He won the Paddy Power Chase when last seen before missing the rest of the campaign with a setback. I'd imagine we'll be looking to the second half of the season and given he's now up to a rating of 163, the Irish Gold Cup could be an option.
Star quality
Chacun Pour Soi
9g Policy Maker - Kruscyna
Mrs S Ricci
1/1113-1
RPR 179c OR 176c
He's come back in great order and I'd imagine he'll go back for the Champion Chase again this season – that'll be his goal. Paul Townend was very positive on him at Punchestown and maybe we'll ride him more that way this season. I'll be looking towards the weekend of the Hilly Way, Tingle Creek and John Durkan Chase [on December 4 and 5] in terms of where he could start off.
Champ Kiely
5g Ocovango - Cregg So
Miss M A Masterson
U-1
RPR 121b
He won a Limerick bumper in May under Jody and I think he's another nice horse to go novice hurdling with. He looks to have lots of stamina and could be in the staying division.
Ciel De Neige
6g Authorized - In Caso Di Neve
JP McManus
99-2901
RPR 145h OR 140h
We got a nice race out of him at Sligo lately and he's declared for Fairyhouse on Tuesday. He's entered in the Greatwood Hurdle at Cheltenham so we'll see how things go.
Cilaos Emery
9g Califet - Queissa
Luke McMahon
4/218-42
RPR 167c OR 160c
He clearly has an engine. Sometimes his jumping can let him down over fences but he'll be campaigned along similar lines to last season.
Classic Getaway
5g Getaway - Classic Magic
Cheveley Park Stud
1-1
RPR 125b
He's done some lovely work since coming down here and won his bumper well over two and a half miles at Tipperary in May. While he's prominent in the betting for the Champion Bumper at Cheltenham, I'd imagine novice hurdling will be on the agenda.
Concertista
7m Nathaniel - Zagzig
Simon Munir & Isaac Souede
31/112-3
RPR 156h OR 152h
She's a fine, big mare and I don't think she ran her best race at Cheltenham last season when second in the Mares' Hurdle. We're going to go novice chasing this year – she looks a real strong mare to do that. She's not short of pace and could be top of the mares' novice chasing division. I'd imagine that two and a half miles will suit her well and we'll try to get plenty of experience into her in case she's good enough to travel for the Mares' Chase like Colreevy [as a novice] did last season.
Dark Raven
4g Malinas - Mary Wilkie
Simon Munir & Isaac Souede
11-
RPR 130b OR -
He was a little surprise package last season, having been led out unsold at €17,000 at the Derby Sale. It shows that people can find horses like that even on a budget. He looks a nice novice with plenty of speed. We'll see how his jumping technique is before finalising a trip for him.
Dysart Diamond
6m Shirocco - Dysart Dancer
Ms Eleanor Manning
0-02912
RPR 140h OR 139h
She keeps surprising me. Every time she's placed we think she wants further, but she still comes back and wins over two miles. She's quite ground dependent and likes a sound surface. We've entered her for the Greatwood Hurdle at Cheltenham and there's every chance she could take up that engagement. She shows tremendous late pace.
Dysart Dynamo
5g Westerner - Dysart Dancer
Ms Eleanor Manning
1-1
RPR 135b OR -
Looking at him in the parade ring, one would think he's a chasing type. However, we're going hurdling this season. Being able to win bumpers at Clonmel and Punchestown during the last campaign probably means he'll be able to compete over shorter trips.
Easy Game
9g Barastraight - Rule Of The Game
Nicholas Peacock
1-5P21U
RPR 165c OR 161c
He's been good for his owner Nick Peacock and doesn't owe us anything. While being a little unlucky to come down at Gowran, he'll be campaigned around two to two and a half miles. We do think he is very ground-dependent, though, so if the word 'heavy' comes into the ground description, it probably wouldn't suit him. On a good surface he can go toe-to-toe with the best of them.
Echoes In Rain
5m Authorized - Amarantine
Barnane Stud
5/1411-1
RPR 146h OR 143h
I think she has huge ability. She's her own worst enemy in terms of being eager to get on with things. We didn't campaign her on the Flat and we think she matured a lot last season, winning a Grade 1 at the Punchestown festival on her last start. If she can find the same level of maturing as she did last season, she could go the whole way to the top. She'll start off in the Morgiana Hurdle. If she's able to make that leap from novice to open company, she's certainly one who we could see competing at the top level come the spring.
Egality Mans
7g Network - Quissisia Mans
Mrs J Donnelly
1/22/1F-
RPR 134h OR -
He won a maiden hurdle at Naas last season and looks a nice type with plenty of size and scope. I'd imagine he'll start off over fences this season.
El Barra
7g Racinger - Oasaka
Mrs S Ricci
10421-1
RPR 138h OR 135h
It looks like he could be a decent novice chaser. He won on his final two starts of last season at Fairyhouse and Punchestown and I think he has enough speed to win over two miles. Maybe as the season goes on we can go up in trip.
Elimay
7m Montmartre - Hyde
John P McManus
1/22121-
RPR 159c OR 155c
She's top class in the mares' division. While she isn't the biggest, she's very strong and mature with great scope. To put in the performance she did when second to Colreevy in the Mares' Chase at Cheltenham last season, that could be good enough to win the same race in the spring.
Elixir D'Ainay
7g Muhtathir - Perle Du Bocage
John P McManus
1/2/125F/
RPR 151h OR 149h
He missed last season but is back and looking good. He showed us a lot of promise as a novice hurdler – he was running well when unfortunate to come down at the second-last in the Supreme – and we'll be getting him started off over fences soon.
En Beton
7g Network - Nee A Saint Voir
Cheveley Park Stud
2/52/31-
RPR 123h OR -
He's not the sort you'd want to stand on your foot! Being such a fine stamp of an individual, it looks like long-distance chasing is going to be his game.
Star quality
Energumene
7g Denham Red - Olinight
Tony Bloom
11/111-1
RPR 171c OR 169c
While I was obviously disappointed to miss out on the Arkle at Cheltenham with him last season, I was delighted it was only a small injury that kept him out for a few weeks. He came back at Punchestown and was able to put things right. He's an exciting one for all those two-mile chases. I'm very happy to have horses of the calibre of him and Chacun Pour Soi who can take on Shishkin; you're lucky any time you have a good horse. We could look at starting him off in the John Durkan or the Hilly Way. The Tingle Creek is the day before those two and it's not like me to take one to Sandown for that race, but we'll see this year. There's not any one horse who's more likely to go to Sandown at this stage than another.
Fan De Blues
6g Poliglote - Tire En Touche
Simon Munir & Isaac Souede
92-5112
RPR 142c OR 139c
He's a lovely type who won a Grade 3 novice chase at Galway this summer. Sometimes I think we haven't used the right tactics on him yet. Once we sort that, I think there could be a good handicap in him.
Farout
4g Dark Angel - Transhumance
Thurloe Thoroughbreds Ireland Limited
5-112
RPR 134h OR -
He has looked really good and was a fine buy for Thurloe Thoroughbreds, winning at Cork and Galway earlier this season. He did disappoint at Listowel, but that's not deterring me from giving him an entry in the Royal Bond Novice Hurdle.
Ferny Hollow
6g Westerner - Mirazur
Cheveley Park Stud
1/2211/1-
RPR 147h OR -
He's come back in great order after missing most of last season, having won a maiden hurdle at Gowran on his only start in November. He's looking really strong this year, to the point I'm wondering if I've got him straight enough, but he's taking all his training well. We're looking forward to getting him going over fences.
Finest Evermore
5m Yeats - St Helans Bay
J Turner
2/1113-
RPR 135h OR -
She's good and strong. I'm going to give her some more time pre-training and hopefully she'll be back in shortly with a view to having her right for Christmas.
Five O'Clock
6g Cokoriko - Rodika
Mrs S Ricci
32/2117/
RPR 143h OR 144h
An old-fashioned staying chasing type who is back and looking well. He didn't run last season but showed some good form as a novice hurdler.
Franco De Port
6g Coastal Path - Ruth
Bruton Street V
11252-F
RPR 159c OR 153c
He won the Grade 1 Racing Post Novice Chase at Leopardstown over two miles last season and that probably made me go down the route of shorter distances immediately afterwards. However, in hindsight, I'm not sure that was the best decision of the season. He later ran well when second over two and a half miles at Fairyhouse in April and is bred more for a trip, so I'll be going down the staying route this season. With that in mind, he could have a nice mark over fences for a big handicap before he gets back into Graded company.
French Aseel
4g French Fifteen - Aseelah
Mrs J Donnelly
1
RPR 139h OR -
It was unfortunate that he met with a setback before Cheltenham, missing the Triumph Hurdle, and I don't think he'll be back this season. The good quality he showed in his work before he got injured last season means I'm not going to be in a hurry to bring him back. If I can get him back properly for the following season, that's what I'll do.
Gaillard Du Mesnil
5g Saint Des Saints - Athena Du Mesnil
Mrs J Donnelly
2/2112-1
RPR 155h OR 150h
A lovely type of individual, a nice, tall horse who has strengthened up this year. He had a good novice hurdle season and his method of jumping is good. I'll be looking forward to him tackling middle distances over fences.
Galopin Des Champs
5g Timos - Manon Des Champs
Mrs Audrey Turley
12P61-1
RPR 161h OR 155h
I'd imagine we'll go chasing with him. He certainly has plenty of stamina and showed that over three miles at the Punchestown festival, but I don't think he's short of speed either. I'm hoping that over fences this season he can show that.
Ganapathi
5g Samum - Une Dame D'Avril
Mrs J Donnelly
1/1250-F
RPR 146h OR 143h
He's rated in the low 140s over hurdles but chasing could bring out more in him. That might be able to put him into good Graded company. Although he fell at the last when in the process of running a good race behind Gaillard Du Mesnil at Punchestown, he generally jumps well enough to improve over fences.
Gars En Noir
5g Masked Marvel - Touche Noire
Mrs J Donnelly
F1/3-
RPR 115h OR -
He looks a real chasing type. He had one run for us last season and I'll probably give him the whole season off this time around. If he comes back in time for the Punchestown festival he might have a go there, but I doubt he'd run before.
Gauloise
5m Samum - Sans Histoire
Kenneth Alexander
11302-1
RPR 144h OR 138h
She's a nice, strong mare and I had high hopes for her last season. She won well at Thurles early in the campaign but disappointed me a little in the spring before coming back and winning well at Punchestown. I must have a word with Kenny Alexander as to whether he'd like to go chasing with her – it might be the thing to do but no firm plan has been made yet.
Gentleman De Mee
5g Saint Des Saints - Koeur De Mee
John P McManus
22/10-7
RPR 136h OR 135h
He can be his own worst enemy at times. He's quite keen and even though he has a nice handicap mark over hurdles, I feel he might be better utilised going over fences. It might make him think more about his jumping. I haven't spoken with JP McManus about him but he's training well and looks strong. I could see him maturing over a fence.
Gibraltar
4g Tamayuz - Red Halo
Edward Ware
1
RPR 127h OR -
We've run him only once at Roscommon in June. He won well there and did everything he was asked. I think he'll improve but he'll have to step up a good bit in class. Handicapping might be his game.
Glens Of Antrim
6m Flemensfirth - Cottage Theatre
John P McManus
42264-
RPR 130h OR 128h
She ran some very good races last season but didn't manage to get her head in front, which means she'll have a nice amount of experience coming into the novice category this time around. The big mares' novice races will be there for her. Hopefully she'll be able to put her experience to good use.
Grangee
5m Great Pretender - Quelle Mome
Syndicates.Racing
1316-1
RPR 123b OR -
While not the biggest mare, she's matured nicely over the summer and has an engine. If she can utilise that over hurdles, she's another one for those good mares' novice races.
Grangeclare West
5g Presenting - Hayabusa
Cheveley Park Stud
1-1
RPR 115b OR -
It was a nice performance from him to win a bumper at Punchestown in May. Like Classic Getaway, in the same ownership, he seems to be towards the head of the betting for the Champion Bumper at Cheltenham but looks a real good recruit to our novice hurdling ranks this season.
Grand Bornand
5g Montmartre - Ubriska
Mrs S Ricci
4219-01
RPR 135c OR -
He won well on his first start over fences at the Galway festival and is on a mid-season break now. We'll come back after Christmas with a view to going to the big spring festivals.
Haut En Couleurs
4g Saint Des Saints - Sanouva
Mrs J Donnelly
13-3
RPR 146h OR 145h
He was possibly one of our unluckiest horses last season. He ran well at Cheltenham to finish third in the Triumph Hurdle on his first start for us, but things didn't quite work out for him in the Grade 1 at Punchestown. He's well handicapped over hurdles but he can give himself hard races over the smaller obstacles and might be a candidate to go chasing.
Janidil
7g Indian Daffodil - Janidouce
John P McManus
5/13F1-2
RPR 160c OR 157c
He's been a good servant for connections, winning at the top grade over two and a half miles at Fairyhouse in the spring. I think now he can probably step up in trip this season. He's only really gone beyond mid-range distances once, but he can step up to three miles if needs be.
Jon Snow
6g Le Havre - Saroushka
Mrs S Ricci
3321/11-
RPR 156h OR 146h
He's got some smart form over hurdles in novice company and he could be a useful recruit to chasing. He looks big enough for fences.
Jungle Boogie
7g Gold Well - A Better Excuse
Malcolm C Denmark
11-
RPR 135h OR -
A lovely, big horse who looks to have an engine. He won a bumper and a maiden hurdle for us nicely last season and he likes an ease in the ground. He's had his soundness issues but if we can keep him right, he shows huge promise.
Kemboy
9g Voix Du Nord - Vitora
Kemboy/Brett Graham/Ken Sharp Syndicate
7/2219-4
RPR 174c OR 166c
He seems to love Leopardstown. I'd imagine we'll aim him for the Christmas meeting there and the Dublin Racing Festival, having been just touched off in the Savills Chase and winning the Irish Gold Cup last season.
Keskonrisk
6g No Risk At All - La Courtille
Claudio Michael Grech
1/136-7
RPR 143h OR 135h
A new recruit to us this season [from Joseph O'Brien's yard], he showed plenty of ability in the first half of the season. Later in the campaign might not have been as good for him, so that leaves him with a nice hurdles mark. However, looking at him, he seems a chaser and will be campaigned over fences this season.
Kilcruit
6g Stowaway - Not Broke Yet
Miss M A Masterson
2/112-1
RPR 142b OR -
A tall, light-framed horse who turned the tables on Sir Gerhard at the Punchestown festival when winning the Grade 1 bumper, having finished second at Cheltenham. He looks as though he'll make a very decent novice hurdler. It would be great to think he might follow in Appreciate It's footsteps this season.
Klassical Dream
7g Dream Well - Klassical Way
Mrs Joanne Coleman
11/135/1
RPR 171h OR 165h
He won the Supreme a couple of years ago but had soundness issues before coming back and winning well over three miles at last season's Punchestown festival. I fully thought I'd move over fences with him, but when we take into his account his win at Punchestown and his previous soundness issues, it might be prudent to stick with hurdles in the staying division.
Lord Royal
6g Lord Du Sud - Tinoroyale
Paul Connell & Alan McGonnell
12/F527-
RPR 146c OR 144c
I don't think we've seen the best of him over fences. He showed a lot on his first run for us over hurdles at Clonmel before disappointing, and things didn't quite go his way last season over fences. He's matured a lot over the summer and seems to have improved for his break.
Maze Runner
6g Authorized - Alice Rose
Mrs J M Mullins
1725/01-
RPR 143h OR 135h
He can compete in any of those nice weekend handicaps over a trip, as he showed at last season's Dublin Racing Festival over three miles. While not the biggest or necessarily a future chaser, he's a good dual-purpose horse. There’s another big handicap in him over hurdles and one on the Flat too, I hope. He ran well when fourth in the November Handicap at Naas on Sunday.
M C Muldoon
6g Mastercraftsman - Alizaya
Mrs Mullins, David Manasseh and Robert Brown
412-31
RPR 135h OR 132h
He ran a cracker when second in the Ascot Stakes before winning a novice hurdle at Galway and disappointing in the Cesarewitch. He'll go back hurdling now. I still think he's only really learning how to settle and race properly now over hurdles. Once he does that, he'll be able to go up in grade.
Melon
9g Medicean - Night Teeny
Mrs J Donnelly
2/335P-P
RPR 168c OR 164c
I think there's going to be a nice race in Melon this season. He looked like he was coming to win the Savills Chase last Christmas only to be just touched off by a top class A Plus Tard and Kemboy. With that sort of form, there's every chance he can win a top-notch race over the coming months.
Micro Manage
5g Rip Van Winkle - Lillebonne
Merriebelle Irish Farm Limited
32-
RPR 123h OR -
He's been a little bit disappointing on the Flat lately but remains a maiden over hurdles. I'm hoping that coming back to hurdles will see him have a good campaign.
Minella Cocooner
5g Flemensfirth - Askanna
David Bobbett
2-1
RPR 119b OR -
He's come back well after winning a Kilbeggan bumper nicely under Patrick in June. He'll start off over hurdles and, being by Flemensfirth out of an Old Vic mare, he'll improve with softer winter conditions.
Mt Leinster
7g Beat Hollow - Sixhills
Roaringwater Syndicate
2134/6-3
RPR 148h 139c OR -
He disappointed me the other day at Wexford on his first start over fences when third. He jumped well and probably just raced too keenly after running on the Flat previously. When he settles down he can make his mark over fences.
Nikini
4f Sea Moon - Back Log
Gorm Agus Ban Syndicate
1
RPR 101b OR -
She's on a break but will probably be aimed for mares' black-type bumpers in the spring. Her owners, friends of Patrick's, are very enthusiastic and seemed to get a real kick out of her winning at Ballinrobe in August.
Nos Na Gaoithe
4f Yeats - Peggy Cullen
Syndicates.Racing
1
RPR 99b OR -
She looked good when winning at Sligo in August. Being a half-sister to Rathvinden, I'd imagine she's going to improve with age.
Ontheropes
7g Presenting - Dushion
Cheveley Park Stud
643P/2-1
RPR 154c OR 152c
He was very good in the Munster National on his first start after a break. His aim is the Ladbrokes Trophy at Newbury and it's so far so good in terms of his preparation.
Pink In The Park
4f Walk In The Park - Pink Hat
Roaringwater Syndicate
1
RPR 115b OR -
She was impressive on her debut at Listowel and I've given her a break now to come back in the spring. She's got a lovely pedigree, being from the family of Morley Street and Granville Again. With the Walk In The Park cross, she looks as though she could be very competitive in Graded bumpers.
Purple Mountain
6m Beat Hollow - Bluemountainbeach
Mrs A F Mee
5/110-11
RPR 125h OR -
She probably looked a bit fortunate to win her two races over hurdles. However, if it stays dry I might aim her towards the Royal Bond Novice Hurdle, or a good mares' novice in the meantime.
Ramillies
6g Shantou - Mrs Wallensky
Mrs J Donnelly
1/4/158-6
RPR 131b OR -
He won nicely at Leopardstown at Christmas before competing in the top bumper races. His homework has been better than what he shows on the track. I'm hoping once he has jumps in front of him, he might produce what we see from him at home.
Royal Rendezvous
9g King's Theatre - Novacella
Dr S P Fitzgerald
1/2-0111
RPR 162c OR 161c
He really gave an exhibition in the Galway Plate and followed that up with a win in Grade 2 company at Gowran. The Clonmel Oil Chase will be his next target and I'd imagine we'll keep him to middle-distance races for the season, given his style of racing.
Saldier
7g Soldier Hollow - Salve Evita
Mrs S Ricci
667-811
RPR 161h OR 162h
He's been enjoying a good time of things so far this season. He'll have the option of sticking to two miles for the Morgiana Hurdle or stepping up to two and a half miles for the Hatton's Grace. We'll look towards Leopardstown at Christmas too.
Saint Roi
6g Coastal Path - Sainte Vigne
John P McManus
11/1244-
RPR 159h OR 155h
He didn't become the horse we hoped he would last season. I've asked JP McManus if I can go novice chasing with him, so he'll start off doing that and if it doesn't work out he can revert to hurdles. He's not the biggest but we think he has great scope for jumping.
Saint Sam
4g Saint Des Saints - Ladeka
Edward Ware
12422-5
RPR 143h OR 142h
He ran a cracker at Cheltenham in the Boodles Juvenile Handicap Hurdle when just touched off by Jeff Kidder, who then went on to frank that form at Punchestown in Grade 1 company. He's by Saint Des Saints and will probably want a longer trip in time. Even though he's not the biggest – a bit like Saint Roi – he has terrific scope and we could be tempted to go novice chasing. However, he's only four and I'm not sure I want to do that right away; maybe another season hurdling might suit best. I still have to think about what direction I'd like to go with him.
Sharjah
8g Doctor Dino - Saaryeh
Mrs S Ricci
62/132-2
RPR 168h OR 164h
He's been a good servant and I'd imagine he'll take the same sort of route he did last season in all those Grade 1 hurdles. He seems to love Leopardstown at Christmas and we'll possibly have another tilt at the Champion Hurdle after he ran so well to finish second at Cheltenham and Punchestown last spring.
Shewearsitwell
6m Shirocco - Ware It Vic
Closutton Racing Club
111-
RPR 147h OR -
She's back and in good form. A bit of a setback meant she didn't run again last season after winning a Grade 3 at Tipperary. We'll go down the Mares' Hurdle route with her.
Sir Gerhard
6g Jeremy - Faanan Aldaar
Cheveley Park Stud
1/111-3
RPR 138b OR -
He was very good in winning the Champion Bumper at Cheltenham and we're all looking forward to seeing him over hurdles. He really gallops and might possibly want a longer trip, but we'll see.
Stattler
6g Stowaway - Our Honey
R A Bartlett
2/3134-3
RPR 147h OR 142h
He has the look of a real chaser. I know his owner Ronnie Bartlett likes having good horses over fences and this fellow could maybe follow in the footsteps of Galvin [in the same ownership] by trying to win the National Hunt Chase at Cheltenham. He seems a strong stayer.
Statuaire
6m Muhtathir - Arret Station
M L Bloodstock Ltd
2/PP-11
RPR 128h OR -
She's back and in good order. We'll aim for another novice hurdle next. She's had some soundness issues and isn't the biggest mare, but she has a nice pedigree and if we can keep her sound she has every opportunity to improve.
Stones And Roses
7g Shantou - Compelled
P Reilly & C Reilly
1P0P/71-
RPR 133c OR 133c
A good, old-fashioned staying chaser. He won well in a handicap chase at Punchestown on his last start and likes cut in the ground. It would be fantastic if we get the opportunity to see [joint-owner and well-known Irish folk singer] Paddy Reilly serenade us with The Fields Of Athenry in the winner's enclosure after a victory this season.
Stormy Ireland
7m Motivator - Like A Storm
FB Racing Club
22921-1
RPR 154h OR 150h
She's back and in good form after winning her first Grade 1 at the Punchestown festival. We'll look towards those Graded options with her and target the Mares' Hurdle.
Stratum
8g Dansili - Lunar Phase
Tony Bloom
4P/70-71
RPR 145h OR 142h
He gave us and owner Tony Bloom a great day at Royal Ascot during the summer when winning the Queen Alexandra Stakes. Rather than head to Longchamp for his last start, we decided to let him contest what looked a good opportunity over hurdles at Thurles and it was nice that he took it. We'll try to find more races like that for him. Otherwise, he'll be heading into the staying hurdle division.
Take Tea
6m Flemensfirth - Saine D'Esprit
John P McManus
16-
RPR 116b OR -
She was very impressive when winning on her debut at Naas last December before disappointing a little at the Dublin Racing Festival. She's come back from her summer break looking very strong. It seems as though she handles testing conditions and we'll be looking towards mares' novice hurdles.
Tax For Max
4g Maxios - Tomato Finish
Simon Munir & Isaac Souede
26-22
RPR 127h OR 131h
He can be very keen in his races and we're giving him a break now to be gelded. He's a maiden over hurdles but has been able to build up experience. Possibly from Christmas on, he'll aim for the top novice races.
The Big Getaway
7g Getaway - Saddlers Dawn
Mrs J Donnelly
1413/31-
RPR 157c OR -
He won a beginners' chase nicely at Leopardstown at Christmas but didn't run again after a setback. He seems in good order and if we can keep him sound jumping fences, he's one who will pay his way.
Tornado Flyer
8g Flemensfirth - Mucho Macabi
TFP
5/22543-
RPR 166c OR 161c
His performances when second to Min in the John Durkan and third to Allaho in the Ryanair mean there is a big race in him. He can go in and out of form a little but I'm hoping that with age things can be a little easier for him.
Unexcepted
7g Anzillero - Eaton Lass
John P McManus
2P/16-8P
RPR 155c OR 148c
He's a super jumper who seems to be able to handle the minimum trip. We'll campaign him between two and two and a half miles. I don't think he's shown us his best yet – he's got lots of promise.
Whatdeawant
5g Aizavoski - Hidden Reserve
Sean & Bernardine Mulryan
13-
RPR 114b OR -
This is a nice type to go hurdling for Sean and Bernardine Mulryan. It would be great if we could aim him towards the Ballymore Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham, considering Sean's company sponsors the race. He won his bumper nicely at Fairyhouse last season.
Two for the Tracker
Keskonrisk looks a nice prospect who can hopefully have a good season. I've always liked Gauloise and we're looking forward to seeing how she gets on.
Expert view
Patrick Mullins compared Monkfish's season-ending injury to getting kicked in the balls in the Big Jump Off supplement a few weeks ago. And, you know what? For every other trainer it would indeed be excruciating pain which probably wouldn't ease off until last season's best staying novice returned to the track. Patrick's father is not any other trainer, though.
The pain of losing Monkfish for a year is eased somewhat by having a dual Cheltenham Gold Cup winner in the yard and Al Boum Photo is still, somehow, only nine. There is also the option of stepping Allaho up in trip if needs be.
You could argue his Ryanair flight was the smoothest landing of the lot at Cheltenham in March. He deserves another crack at three miles at some stage and the King George could be an ideal opportunity.
There is very much a score to settle in the Champion Chase with Chacun Pour Soi after what has happened for the last two seasons and Energumene is in that division too. Are you listening, Shishkin?
You could argue Mullins is weakest in the Champion Hurdle division but there is still Sharjah and, if Echoes In Rain continues to grow up and relax, she could be a player too.
Kilcruit and Sir Gerhard mean Mullins has probably the two most exciting novice hurdlers in the game and you could apply that sentence to chasers too with Appreciate It and Ferny Hollow. There is strength in depth everywhere you look. Even in the staying hurdle department, where Klassical Dream looked awesome at Punchestown.
If there is one horse slightly under the radar who could turn out to be special it might just be Dysart Dynamo and the 16-1 on offer for the Supreme is not the worst ante-post price you will see.
ou have to rewind back to the 2005-2006 season to find a campaign where Mullins' strike-rate dipped below 20 per cent. He operated at 28 per cent in Ireland last season and boasted a level stakes profit of €6.54 for every €1 staked. That is an extraordinary stat when you consider he had 652 runners over the season. It was the third time since 2014 he had achieved such a feat.
If you are at all concerned that Mullins didn't have a single runner over the two days at Down Royal and was once again not represented in the Ladbrokes Champion Chase, don't be. The Morgiana meeting at Punchestown in mid-November is when the stalls open at Closutton.
He had 37 winners at that venue last season (€30.16 level stakes profit) and 27 at Leopardstown (€45.89 level stakes profit). It is the big days at the big tracks that have made Mullins who he is.
Take last season's Dublin Racing Festival for instance. He was responsible for nine of the 15 winners and won six of the eight Grade 1s.
2 -
Jumps Stable Tours PAUL NICHOLLS 2021--2022
All dancer
4g No Risk At All - Maia Dancer
Kate & Andrew Brooks
P2613-
RPR 107h OR -
A novice hurdle winner in France last season. He came in a little bit later than the others but has done a lot of work. He'll go novice chasing now and we'll find a handicap for him to start in. He'll run soon and is a nice, big chasing type of horse I really like.
Amour De Nuit
9g Azamour - Umthoulah
Andrew Williams
24590-3
RPR 147c OR 137c
We let him bowl along and he ran very well to finish third in the Silver Trophy at Chepstow the other day. He ran right up to his mark and we'll probably look to run him in a chase now. He might go for a two-and-a-half-mile handicap at the Ladbrokes Trophy meeting at Newbury. His handicap mark is on its limit really but he's an admirable horse.
Ask For Glory
7g Fame And Glory - Ask Helen
Colm Donlon & Mrs P K Barber
119/41/5-
RPR 139h OR 138h
He had a tendon problem last year but he's just been given the all-clear to start training again with a view to going novice chasing in the spring. He's very fragile but if we can get him right, he'll win races.
Atholl Street
6g Jeremy - Allthewhile
Exors Of The Late Trevor Hemmings
6/11P-2
RPR 134c OR 132c
He came in a little bit later than the others but ran well at Fakenham the other day on his chase debut. He'll improve massively for the run but I wanted to get the freshness out of him because he's a bit of a tank. He probably wants a more galloping track but Harry Cobden really liked him and he could go to the Ladbrokes Trophy meeting next and Newbury would be ideal for him.
Barbados Buck's
6g Getaway - Buck's Blue
The Stewart Family
21110-3
RPR 123c OR 140c
He's a frustrating horse. He needed his first run last year and then improved and won three races. The ground may have been a bit quick the other day at Wetherby for his chase debut but he was flat out, jumped slow and was just lazy. He'll definitely have headgear on next time just to wake him up a bit. He wants a trip and will win races over fences.
Birds Of Prey
7g Sir Prancealot - Cute
Mrs Kathy Stuart
116/731/
RPR 131h OR 132h
A winner over hurdles and on the Flat, he's been off for over a year with a small injury but his owners have given him plenty of time to recover and he'll be back to run in handicap hurdles after Christmas. He's rated 98 on the Flat, so hopefully he can progress over hurdles.
Bob And Co
10g Dom Alco - Outre Mer
David Maxwell Racing Limited
1/1U1-12
RPR 155c OR 144c
He was brilliant last season, winning the Champion Hunters Chase at Punchestown, and is a great horse for his owner David Maxwell to ride. He'll have a run or two before running in the St. James's Place at Cheltenham in March, which David will be able to ride in this season, and then go back to Punchestown to defend his crown.
Star quality
Bravemansgame
6g Brave Mansonnien - Genifique
John Dance and Bryan Drew
11132-1
RPR 149c OR 149c
He was awesome first time over fences at Newton Abbot and we learned he doesn't need too much work and is nearly better off fresh. He had a great campaign last season, winning three novice hurdles including the Grade 1 Challow, but had a hard race at Cheltenham against Bob Olinger and that perhaps took the edge off him going to Aintree. He would have run at Wincanton at the weekend but the ground was too quick and his two options now are a graduation chase at Haydock on Betfair Chase day or Newbury the week after for one of the novice chases. After that, the idea in my mind is to go for the Kauto Star at Kempton on Boxing Day. He's a very exciting horse and I get a load of stick for comparing him to Denman but at this stage of his career he's achieved every bit as much as Denman has. He's one you could see next year developing into a King George horse.
Brave Kingdom
5g Brave Mansonnien - New Foundation
Graeme Moore, Kate & Andrew Brooks
3/1-1
RPR 129h OR -
He beat Le Chiffre D'Or when he won a bumper for Harry Whittington last season and was awesome on his debut for us last week. He was very keen when he started and we've just been trying to get him to relax a little, which he did beautifully in front the other day. He can just brush his jumping up a bit but is obviously a high-class horse. One more run and then he's definitely capable of running in good races. He'll be a hugely exciting chaser in a year's time.
Broken Halo
6g Kayf Tara - Miss Invincible
Giraffa Racing - Bh
1/P13-P
RPR 122h OR 128h
He always needs his first run and will sharpen up for the run at Sandown on Sunday. He made a bad mistake two out but seems to be fine and will go novice chasing now, where he’ll be seen to best effect.
Cap Du Mathan
6g Kapgarde - Nounjya Du Mathan
The Stewart Family
42/6331-
RPR 128h OR 126h
He missed all last year with a tiny fracture in his hock but that's all okay now and that time on the sidelines won't be lost on him. He's a very exciting horse with lots of ability and won really well at Plumpton on his final start over hurdles. He's doing plenty of work at home and has plenty of talent to go with it. He'll go novice chasing now and I like him.
Cat Tiger
7g Diamond Boy - Miss Canon
David Maxwell Racing Limited
1P/13-25
RPR 147c OR 134c
He jumped fantastically around Aintree to finish third in the Foxhunters' under David Maxwell last season. He found the ground a bit softer on Saturday in the Grand Sefton and made a few mistakes. He still ran a nice race and will be going hunter chasing in the spring.
Chavez
5g Yeats - Rock The Baby
Malcolm C Denmark
19-
RPR 110b OR -
He's a lovely, big National Hunt horse who knuckled down well to win his bumper at Chepstow last season. He's ready to go in a maiden hurdle now and should make into a nice, staying novice this season.
Christopher Wood
6g Fast Company - Surf The Web
Ms Sharon Kinsella
2182-34
RPR 150h OR 147h
He won the Scottish Champion Hurdle last season and is a good fun horse for his owners. He always takes a couple of runs to come to hand but he's a solid hurdler and his run in the Elite Hurdle on Saturday suggested he'll win his races, though we might have to take 7lb off his back.
Star quality
Clan Des Obeaux
9g Kapgarde - Nausicaa Des Obeaux
Mr & Mrs P K Barber, G Mason & Sir A Ferguson
8/2321-1
RPR 178c OR 172c
My idea this season is that he's going to go to Kempton for the King George, Newbury for the Denman Chase, Aintree for the Bowl and Punchestown for their Gold Cup. He doesn't need to do any more than that and is great fresh. I think we may have left the King George behind in the Betfair Chase last year, where the ground had gone from good to bottomless and we even discussed pulling him out on the day. I don't think he was at his best in the King George after that and he just raced a bit sleepy. That won't happen this time and the cheekpieces have sharpened him up. They made a huge difference to him at the end of last season and in Frodon he has a great pacemaker in the King George. He can get a lead and then we'll see what happens up the straight. He probably looks as good as he's ever looked.
Complete Unknown
5g C K Ong & I Warwick
Dylan Thomas - Silver Stream
U/1-3
RPR 114b OR -
My daughter Megan and Tom Malone bought him after he won his bumper at Thurles. Bryony Frost rides him a lot at home and really likes him, and it was a lovely first run over hurdles at Warwick on Friday. He needs to brush up on his jumping and will be better when he gets a lead for longer.
Confirmation Bias
6g Presenting - Bonnie Parker
Colm Donlon
202012-
RPR 117h OR 117h
He has his quirks but is getting his act together. He won his maiden hurdle well at Wincanton in the spring and is set to go novice chasing.
Cyrname
9g Nickname - Narquille
Mrs Johnny de la Hey
2F/1PP-P
RPR 181c OR 162c
I thought we had him right at Wetherby but he just travelled free enough for my liking. Maybe he's panicking a little bit because he knows he's going to struggle with his breathing. They know how to beat him too – sit on his tail and put him under pressure. As soon as you're not filling his lungs up he starts choking on you and the petrol runs out. We don't want to ask him to do anything he shouldn't but if we did run him again perhaps the Peterborough Chase on a flat track, where he can get a lead, might suit him. We might have one more throw of the dice if he's all right but his welfare comes first and, whatever happens, we'll never forget the day he beat Altior.
Danny Kirwan
8g Scorpion - Sainte Baronne
Mrs Johnny de la Hey
31671-2
RPR 136c OR 133c
He ran okay at Cheltenham on his chase debut last month but after watching that I think he needs to go right-handed. He jumps great at home but his jumping was a bit hit and miss and he did well to finish second. He's a typical Scorpion and probably a little bit soft but he'll win novice chases.
Dargiannini
6g Fame And Glory - You Take Care
Dominic Burke & Kate & Andrew Brooks
1211-P
RPR 125h OR 123h
He's a great work horse at home and going into the Silver Trophy at Chepstow we thought he'd run tidy. He travelled well but made one very bad mistake and Gavin Sheehan pulled him up. He wasn't quite right for a few days after that but he's back in full work now. Sooner rather than later he'll go novice chasing but we need to get to know him and work out how to get the best out of him.
Diego Du Charmil
9g Ballingarry - Daramour
Mrs Johnny de la Hey
33518-9
RPR 164c OR 154c
He had a wind op over the summer and ran the other day over hurdles at Ffos Las just to sharpen him up. He'll go for the Hurst Park Handicap Chase at Ascot's next meeting, a race he finished second in back in 2019, but there's no room for improvement off his current mark.
Ecco
6g Maxios - Enjoy The Life
Colm Donlon
312125-
RPR 138h OR 135h
He had a little setback when he first came in this season after a wind operation but he's nearly ready and will be going handicap hurdling. He's Flat-bred but has a bit of size so could always go chasing at some point.
Enrilo
7g Buck's Boum - Rock Treasure
Martin Broughton & Friends 4
3/21P13-
RPR 151c OR 147c
A lovely horse. He ran ordinary in the Kauto Star at Kempton on Boxing Day but when he came back we found that he had a fracture in a tooth and it was infected. He effectively had some fillings to put it right and once we sorted that he came back and won at Newbury. He then knocked himself and had a tiny splint problem before the bet365 Gold Cup, but still ran a blinding race when I didn't have him at his very best, losing the race only in the stewards' room. He goes straight for the Ladbrokes Trophy at Newbury now. He's rated 147 and it's silly winning a race before and giving him an even harder task. We'll give him a racecourse gallop before and I think that race will suit him well. That race will dictate where we go in the future but he could well be a National horse one day.
Eritage
7g Martaline - Sauves La Reine
Mrs Angela Tincknell
12P31-4
RPR 145c OR 142c
He took to chasing well last season, winning twice and is starting to look like two and a half miles and beyond is where he'll be most effective. He goes well fresh and decent ground brings the best out in him. He's a good, fun handicap chaser who is ready to run any day now.
Fidelio Vallis
6g Saint Des Saints - Quora Vallis
J Hales
11-1124
RPR 150c OR 147c
Put a line through his last run at Cheltenham. We ran him too quickly after a hard race at Chepstow and it just didn't happen. He's having a mini-break but off 147 life is not going to be easy outside novice company. Better ground in the spring will suit him.
Flash Collonges
6g Saddler Maker - Prouesse Collonges
The Gi Gi Syndicate
1F211-
RPR 147h OR 145h
He amazed me winning at Exeter on his debut last year having shown us nothing at home and he ended up winning three last season. He's a lovely, big, scopey horse to go novice chasing with now and will be ready in about three weeks' time. He'll get three miles and should do nicely.
Flemenstide
6g Flemensfirth - Keep Face
P K Barber and P J Vogt
219-
RPR 122b OR -
Second on his debut at Sandown, he then won his bumper at Exeter last season. He ran ordinary at Ayr on his final start but that was the case with all my horses at that meeting after a torrid journey getting up there. We've had to be patient with him but he's ready to go novice hurdling soon and has plenty of potential.
Flic Ou Voyou
7g Kapgarde - Hillflower
Colm Donlon
2532-53
RPR 142h OR 135h
I thought he'd go really well at Uttoxeter at the end of last month but he was never jumping with any fluency. Over fences I think he might want two and a half miles and he just needs to man up a bit. We'll look to build his confidence because he's got the size and scope to do well over fences.
Friend Or Foe
6g Walk In The Park - Mandchou
Gordon & Su Hall
2124-13
RPR 146c OR 146c
He won well on his chase debut at Uttoxeter but knocked himself and sustained a little injury at Warwick. He's back in full work and we'll find a little novice chase in a couple of weeks. He's below a Grade 1 horse but will win plenty of races.
Star quality
Frodon
9g Nickname- Miss Country
P J Vogt
14151-1
RPR 177c OR 167c
An astonishing horse. Without a doubt it was a career best at Down Royal – he beat the Gold Cup winner and Galvin, who they think is very smart. That was always his target from the minute he came back in July and it all went to plan. It was nice to do it on Irish soil and just shows you can do it if you've got the right horse in the right race. Three miles is perfect for him and he'll go back to Kempton to defend his King George crown now. I'll definitely be making an entry for the Dublin Racing Festival in the spring. Three miles at Leopardstown could also be a nice race for him and I think he'll be great around there. He loves the game and is an absolute pleasure to train.
Gala de Corton
5g Secret Singer - Pour Le Meilleur
Gordon & Su Hall
306-42
RPR 108h OR -
A half-brother to Black Corton. He's been a little bit disappointing to now but was suffering with a breathing issue last season, which we've sorted, and I was pleased with his second to Knappers Hill at Wincanton on Saturday. Black Corton took a while to come together and I'm sure this horse will keep on improving as he matures. We might look at a National Hunt maiden hurdle at Taunton in three weeks' time.
Gelino Bello
5g Saint Des Saints - Parade
Mr And Mrs J D Cotton
13-1
RPR 138h OR -
Another lovely novice hurdler. He made a striking debut over hurdles at Aintree and he'll probably have another run under a penalty next. I'm not going to rush any of them but I would certainly like to run one of these smart novices in either the Winter Novices' Hurdle at Sandown or the Challow Hurdle at Newbury in December. He's got a lot of potential and will make a lovely chaser in time.
Getaway Trump
8g Getaway - Acinorev
Owners Group 023
321F-5P
RPR 153c OR 143c
I nearly didn't run him at Ascot at the end of last month because the ground was soft. He needs good, fast ground and is as high in the handicap as he wants to be. His enthusiasm didn't look great at Ascot but he's going to struggle in those types of races off his mark on soft ground. Last season he was running well in the Red Rum Chase at Aintree when he fell at the last and he'd won at Doncaster in the spring before that, so we could look at something similar later in the season.
Glajou
5g Network - Toscane
Middleham Park Racing & Peter Lamb
2413F3-
RPR 131c OR 130c
He won over fences last year but is still qualified for novice hurdles and will go that route. He was slightly frustrating last season and didn't always find that much off the bridle but he's still only five and I hope he will finish his races better now he's another year stronger.
Grace A Vous Enki
5g Dream Well - Cadiane
Mrs J Hitchings
3163-25
RPR 129c OR 126h
A half-brother to Yala Enki and twice a winner over fences at Auteuil. After two runs in novice hurdles for us he's got a mark of 126 and he'll win a three-mile novice hurdle in the mud, or a handicap, before he goes in some better chases.
Grand Sancy
7g Diamond Boy - La Courtille
Martin Broughton Racing Partners
13934-5
RPR 152c OR 139c
He had a wind operation in July and just needed the run at Chepstow last month. He definitely wants a trip now and will go for the Sir Peter O'Sullevan Memorial Handicap Chase over two miles six furlongs at Newbury's Ladbrokes Trophy meeting now. He's not got a gift of a mark but I think he'll win a handicap.
Grange Road
6g Oscar - Niamh's Away
Deva Racing Grange Road
563/12
RPR 126h OR -
He surprised me a bit when finishing second under a penalty at Exeter last week. He looked a bit green from the back of the last and was a bit unlucky not to win. He really wants three miles and we'll try to find a novice hurdle over that trip at the end of the month. He's going to make a nice chaser.
Greaneteen
g Great Pretender - Manson Teene
Chris Giles
12341-4
RPR 171c OR 168c
I've trained him for the Tingle Creek and I've always felt the Haldon Gold Cup is a great prep. He ran how I thought he would at Exeter and will improve tons for the run. That will take the freshness off him and put him right for Sandown. He's improving but just needs to relax – that's what beat him in the Game Spirit last season. He gets on great with Bryony and all being well the Champion Chase will be his target in the spring. He would get two miles five furlongs but to win two-mile races you need to be a strong stayer.
Halo Des Obeaux
4g Al Namix - Almeria Des Obeaux
P J Vogt
8231-3F
RPR 133h OR 129h
He gave 10lb to I Like To Move It when third at Worcester in a novice hurdle on his first run for us and that form looks good. He fell at Newton Abbot two weeks later but I don't think he was right. I may have run him back too quickly and he'll go novice chasing now, starting over two miles. He's got a decent rating already and is a nice horse who appreciates soft ground.
Henri The Second
4g Saddler Maker - Rock Treasure
Martin Broughton & Friends 7
1
RPR 110b OR -
It was the first time he'd been away from home for his debut at Chepstow and he was green as grass but won nicely. It will be the same as the other bumper horses, with two more runs this season and then novice hurdling next year. There's a lot of potential there.
Highland Hunter
8g Subtle Power - Loughine Sparkle
Thomas Barr
23F125-
RPR 149c OR 145c
He stays forever and will have a run or two and then go for the Welsh National. The interesting race for him this season might be the Scottish National. It's run on April 2 next year so there's a fair chance it might be soft ground. A soft-ground Scottish National would suit him well and they're his two targets. The softer the better for him.
Hitman
5g Falco - Tercah Girl
Mason, Hogarth, Ferguson & Done
12F13-2
RPR 160c OR 151c
It was a bit frustrating to get beat in the Haldon Gold Cup but at the end of the day he's still only five and still a bit green in his races. He travelled so well and could have done with getting a lead for longer but he showed a lot of potential. He ran off a mark of 151 and when Kauto Star was five he finished second in the Haldon Gold Cup off 149 and then won the Tingle Creek on his next start, which I thought was interesting and shows how much improvement these horses have to come. I think there's lots to come from Hitman yet he just needs to learn to knuckle down. It's possible he'll turn up in the Tingle Creek next, where he'd get a lead for longer. Cheekpieces can make a huge difference just to make them concentrate and that's what we might well do.
Huflower
4g Saddex - Send Me Flower
Chris Giles
4211-5
RPR 98h OR -
I bought him after he won two bumpers in France and the horse he beat in the second of those, Guerrier Rose, went on to win the Grade 1 at Longchamp in September, so I'm quite excited about him. He needed the run at Exeter last week and will improve enormously for it. An easier two miles will suit him better but he's a big, scopey horse and a work in progress.
Hugos New Horse
4g Coastal Path - Pour Le Meilleur
The Stewart Family
1
RPR 106 OR -
A half-brother to Black Corton, he made a winning debut in a bumper at Worcester last month. He might go the same route as Knappers Hill last season, with the Listed bumper over Christmas at Ascot next and then we'll find a good race for him in the spring. We'll look after him and he'll make a lovely novice hurdler next season.
Iceo
3g Coastal Path - Rocroi
Chris Giles
1
RPR - OR -
He's interesting and won his only start at Dieppe for Guillaume Macaire. What he beat I don't know but visually it was a taking debut. We've not had him all that long but we love what we see so far. He won't be rushed and should be ready to run in December. He's a nice juvenile I'd say and reminds me a bit of Hitman, a big, strong, chasing type for the future.
Il Ridoto
4g Kapgarde - L'Exploratrice
Giles, Hogarth, Mason & McGoff
611F2-3
RPR 128c OR 130c
He stopped very quickly on his chase debut for us at Newton Abbot. He looked like he was going to win going to the second-last and it transpired his plate had twisted and gone into his foot. He had to have a couple of weeks off but is back into his work now and I'm sure he'll win novice chases. He jumps nicely, travels well and he's by Kapgarde so will improve as he gets older.
Irish Hill
3g Kingston Hill - Irresistable
Martin Broughton & Friends 8
3171 (Flat)
RPR 80f OR -
He won at Longchamp on the Flat for Peter Schiergen. We've had him gelded and he goes nicely at home. He's got a nice pedigree, he's by Leger winner Kingston Hill, and should stay well. He will be ready to run in juvenile hurdles around Christmas but there's no rush.
Jeremy Pass
6g Jeremy - Toulon Pass
John Dance
P322-2
RPR 132c OR 128c
He's always looked like a staying chaser but he wasn't quite seeing out his races over hurdles last season. He's had a wind operation, which I'm sure will help him, and he made a respectable start over fences at Chepstow last month. He's a big horse and should go on improving.
Kandoo Kid
5g Kapgarde - Scarlett Du Mesnil
Michael Geoghegan
431-1
RPR 130h OR -
He's a great example of a horse we've given time to progress by running in bumpers last season and he really pleased me when winning on his hurdles debut at Ascot last month. Lorcan Williams rode him and was mad about him, and I suppose we could go back to Ascot for something like the Grade 2 Kennel Gate just before Christmas. I'm not going to rush him. He's out of a half-sister to Politologue and will be a proper two-mile chaser next season.
Knappers Hill
5g Valirann - Brogella
P K Barber and P J Vogt
111-11
RPR 121h OR -
He had a fantastic season last term, winning all three of his bumpers including the Grade 2 at Aintree. He still thinks he's a Flat horse and didn't jump as well as he should have when winning on his debut over hurdles at Chepstow but did it nicely at Wincanton on Saturday. He needs experience and needs to relax but he's got a huge engine and we'll look to step up in grade in something like the Kennel Gate at Ascot next.
Lallygag
4g It's Gino - Laviola
D G Staddon
5-2
RPR 107b OR -
A brother to Lalor and I was lucky to be sent both horses. He ran very well when second in a bumper on his debut for us. He's only four but jumps nicely and could go hurdling this season. He'll definitely win a bumper before that and will keep improving physically.
Lalor
9g It's Gino - Laviola
D G Staddon
6/433/P-P
RPR 159c OR 149c
It's been well documented he's had problems but as soon as he came in we gave him a wind operation and I'm very happy with him. He's had an away day at Wincanton and I thought we'd get him very fit and go straight to the Paddy Power Gold Cup if it's not too soft. He's got good form at Cheltenham and shows enough boot for two and a half miles. He's had a great prep and I just hope he shows there what he does at home. I'm looking forward to running and he could be well handicapped.
Largy Train
4g Yorgunnabelucky - Snow Train
Million In Mind Partnership
1
RPR 106b OR -
He won a bumper for Stuart Crawford and has since joined the Million In Mind Partnership. He's just had a wind operation and will be back for novice hurdles after Christmas. He's got a bit of scope and potential.
Le Chiffre D'Or
5g No Risk At All - Miss Vitoria
Gordon & Su Hall
31-
RPR 105 OR -
Third to Brave Kingdom at Fontwell, he won on his second start in a bumper at Wincanton very easily and is ready to go novice hurdling. He'll start in a two-mile National Hunt novices' hurdle at Hereford on Tuesday and wouldn't want the ground too soft.
Magistrato
3g Kapgarde - Franche Alliance
Mrs Johnny de la Hey
2-1
RPR 119h OR 131h
He'd been second to Porticello, who won the Listed juvenile hurdle at Wetherby, at Auteuil in April and I thought he'd win on his debut for us at Chepstow and he did it very nicely. I've not rushed him since then but he could easily go to Cheltenham for the £50,000 juvenile hurdle at the Paddy Power meeting if the ground is on the soft side. In my mind I'm thinking we could probably do Cheltenham and then Chepstow for the Grade 1 Finale at Christmas. He'll make a lovely chaser one day.
Master Tommytucker
10g Kayf Tara - No Need For Alarm
A G Fear
17126-5
RPR 165c OR 160c
He ran a bit free at Wetherby over hurdles on his comeback. He jumped the second-last in front but was always going to get tired because he'd done too much. He always needs a run and that was just a prep race for either the 1965 Chase at Ascot or the Peterborough Chase at Huntingdon and will have put him spot on. Things happened a bit quickly for him at Aintree last season and he probably wants two miles six furlongs. He has to run in those Graded races somewhere down the line and life's not going to be easy for him.
Matterhorn
3g Martaline - Sacarine
Mrs Johnny de la Hey
3-
RPR - OR -
He made a bad mistake at the last when leading in a Listed contest at Auteuil but still ran nicely to finish third to a good horse. He's a beautiful, big horse who very much wants a bit of time. In my mind he's going to go to Exeter on November 21 for the same juvenile hurdle Monmiral made his debut in. If that worked out he could go to Doncaster for the Summit Hurdle but he's not one to rush. He's going to make a smashing chaser one day and the more time he has the better. He's a nice juvenile.
McFabulous
7g Milan - Rossavon
Giraffa Racing
11/13128-
RPR 159h OR 156h
He's Jack the Lad and ended up getting loose in the yard when he first came in, slipped up and suffered two tiny hairline fractures in the vertebrae in his withers. It just meant I missed a month with him but he's back in full training now and will make his debut over fences towards the end of the month. I'm sure he was struggling with his wind last season and that's been done now. If it has the same sort of effect on him as it has on Solo, you'll see a big difference. Whether he'll have the jumping ability of Bravemansgame I question a little bit, but he has the potential to reach a high level as a chaser if I can get him jumping and I've always been excited about him jumping fences.
Mick Pastor
5g Meshaheer - Mick Oceane
John P McManus
4-11112
RPR 150c OR 147c
He ran well in the Rising Stars on Saturday and just got outstayed from the back of the last. He wants decent ground so we might find another opportunity but at some stage he will have a break. He's better left handed and in the spring there might be a good novice chase in him.
Miranda
6m Camelot - Great Artist
Owners Group 034
3/1415-2
RPR 145h OR 143h
She ran very well to be second at Wetherby on her comeback under a penalty and will improve for the run. I had hoped to run on the Flat three weeks before that but the ground was too quick. I wouldn't be afraid to take the winner from Wetherby on again over two miles on a bit slower ground. It's hard to win handicaps off her mark now unless it was a mares' race, but she'll definitely win a nice race somewhere along the line and the Grade 2 she won at Doncaster last season could definitely be an option.
Mon Frere
5g Pour Moi - Sistine
Elite Racing Club
31-31
RPR 121h OR 120h
He won nicely at Wincanton the other day. We ran there before he lost his novice status at the end of October. He's going to be a good horse to run in handicaps around the West Country and he'll be a fun horse for the owners. Without aiming too high, he'll win a nice race or two.
Star quality
Monmiral
4g Saint Des Saints - Achere
Sir A Ferguson, G Mason, J Hales & L Hales
1/1111-
RPR 151h OR 153h
He achieved a lot last season, kept improving and won the Grade 1 juvenile at Aintree. He doesn't show much at home and does it all at the track, so you wouldn't know what you've got. He's going to have a racecourse gallop and then go for the Fighting Fifth at Newcastle and that will tell us where we're going. I think he's too much of a stayer to be a Champion Hurdle horse but he'll tell us at Newcastle, where the track should suit him well. It could be that the Grade 1 Aintree Hurdle over two and a half miles in April is the perfect race for him. He's still a big, weak horse ultimately and we'll be looking after him a bit this season because this time next year I can't wait to go novice chasing.
Mont Des Avaloirs
8g Blue Bresil - Abu Dhabi
Mrs Johnny de la Hey
7P/422/F-
RPR 145c OR 142c
He sustained a nasty knee injury when he fell at Chepstow last year and had to sit the rest of the season out, but he's over that now and I've no doubt he has plenty of talent. We'll target novice chases with him.
Mr Glass
5g Sholokhov - Maryota
John And Jess Dance
311-1
RPR 122h OR -
He won two out of three bumpers last season and made a lovely debut when winning over hurdles at Chepstow. We'll look for another novice hurdle under a penalty before stepping up and we're going to have a hard time finding different races for all these smart novices. He's massive and ultimately a three-mile chaser. He's one we like.
Next Destination
9g Dubai Destination - Liss Alainn
Malcolm C Denmark
31/2112-
RPR 156c OR 153c
I've put him in the Ladbrokes Trophy but Mr Denmark is not that keen on running him there and would love to run in the Betfair Chase at Haydock, which is the intention. He was second to Galvin in the National Hunt Chase at Cheltenham in a race that ended up being a bit of a sprint and his form is out of the top drawer. If Haydock was testing ground, three and a quarter miles around there would suit him really well – he's got enough ability. We'll do one nice piece of work somewhere before and he'll be ready. To run in a Gold Cup he'd want a real test of stamina but he jumps, gallops and stays.
Offyoupop
5g Getaway - Crossbar Lady
S White
3-
RPR 101b OR -
I bought him with Tom Malone as a store and he had one run last season when third in a bumper at Wincanton. He's a nice, big horse by Getaway who I expect to improve tons this season and he'll definitely win a novice hurdle before progressing to better things.
One Journey
3f Mastercraftsman - Estrela
Ms Sharon Kinsella
1-5561
RPR 100f OR 100f
She's just joined us from Roger Charton's yard after winning easily over a mile and a quarter at Newbury last month on soft ground. She ended up rated 100 on the Flat and is obviously a nice prospect to go juvenile hurdling. We'll get her jumping at home soon and go from there.
Onethreefivenotout
5g Milan - Back To Loughadera
The Stewart Family
1
RPR 100b OR -
He was too backward last season to run and had never been anywhere until he went to Worcester the other day. I thought he'd win but we knew he'd be green and it wasn't until Harry Cobden gave him a slap that he stayed on strong and won nicely. He's done a lot of schooling and will go over hurdles now. He probably wants two and a half miles to two miles six already, and he'll make a lovely novice hurdler. Like the rest of them, we'll find a maiden hurdle and go from there. We like him.
Oscars Moonshine
6g Oscar - Scrapper Jack
Mrs Elizabeth Lane
0/6111-2
RPR 122h OR 122h
He won three on the trot in handicap hurdles last season and then fractured one of the bones in his knee, which ended his season. He ran really well on his comeback at Newton Abbot off top weight, having needed the run, and he will improve a lot for that. I've not made a plan but he's already jumped fences at home and will go novice chasing at some stage, but might just win a handicap hurdle off his mark first. There's lots to come.
Outlaw Peter
5g Mustameet - My Katie
The Stewart Family, Dench, Ferguson & Mason
2-14
RPR 118h OR -
He ran very free on his debut over hurdles at Exeter last week and we'll probably drop him back in trip. He just travelled too strongly but will be winning a novice hurdle soon and will make a nice chaser in time.
Paso Doble
4g Dawn Approach - Baila Me
Graeme Brooks
3-16
RPR 126h OR 126h
I hate making mistakes but I think I made a pig's ear of running in the Persian War at Chepstow – the track didn't suit him and it just didn't happen. I wish I'd gone to Kempton for the Listed novice hurdle the week after. I didn't want to risk him on good ground but Kempton ended up being beautiful ground and I made the wrong decision. He's a novice over hurdles so I can go anywhere I like with him. I'll find a novice hurdle to run him in with a penalty and he's actually got a lot of ability.
Petrossian
5g Sageburg - Innisfree Dawn
Malcolm C Denmark
16-
RPR 115b OR -
He won his bumper first time out last year but ran far too free on his second run in the spring. He looks great now, has done lots of jumping and will be ready to run in a novice hurdle in three weeks' time. One day he'll make a lovely two-mile chaser.
Pic D'Orhy
6g Turgeon - Rose Candy
Mrs Johnny de la Hey
2F424-1
RPR 155c OR 152c
He had a few jumping issues last season but I was chuffed with him at Ffos Las the other day, when the flat track suited him and he jumped brilliantly. I still thought it was a bit harsh to put his handicap mark up 5lb considering the second-favourite fell. He's high enough anyway so why not give him a chance? He'll go to Newbury now for the two-and-a-half-mile Grade 2 novice chase at the Ladbrokes Trophy meeting, where the galloping track will suit him well. It's taken a while for things to come together but I like this horse.
Pleasant Man
3g Galileo - Melito
For Sale
514871 (Flat)
RPR 101f OR 95f
I bought him at the sales last month with Tom Malone. He won over a mile and six furlongs for Roger Charlton on the Flat and he's a typical Galileo – I hope he's another Celestial Halo. He'll go hurdling after Christmas and is a lovely prospect for juvenile hurdles who is for sale.
Politologue
10g Poliglote - Scarlet Row
J Hales
251/124-
RPR 173c OR 168c
He had a gallop with Lalor the other day, is in good shape and could run in the Shloer Chase or the Tingle Creek. I've just got half a feeling that the Tingle Creek this year could be hot if Shishkin, Greaneteen, Hitman and all the others turn up there and I wouldn't mind taking on Put The Kettle On in the Shloer. It could be worth going just a bit below the top with him and if we run him at Cheltenham and miss the Tingle Creek, we could then go for the Desert Orchid at Kempton. He's been an amazing horse and it was just a shame he had a trickle of blood in his nose before the Champion Chase last season and had to miss the race, because I had him ready to run for his life. He's best fresh but when you've done loads of work with him. He still loves what he's doing and, as long as we're happy with him, he'll have a couple more runs.
Rainyday Woman
6m Kayf Tara - Wistow
S White
32/110-2
RPR 111h OR -She had a wind operation in the summer and is a lovely mare. She didn't jump well enough on her debut over hurdles at Ludlow but will improve tons both fitness-wise and jumping for the run. She may go to Newbury on November 27 for the Listed mares' novices' hurdle that we won with Posh Trish a few years ago, but she just needs to sharpen her jumping.
Rubaud
3g Air Chief Marshal - Fulgence
Chris Giles & Brendan McManus
44147 (Flat)
RPR 97f OR -
He looks like another smart juvenile from the Flat in France who has recently been added to the team. He was a winner over a mile and seven furlongs at Saint-Cloud in July and fourth in a Group 3 over the same trip at Longchamp in September. He's a bloody nice horse.
Real Steel
8g Loup Breton - Kalimina
Mrs Kathy Stuart & Sullivan Bloodstock Ltd
6/3PP-07
RPR 166c OR 145c
He bled on every run last season. His handicap mark has come down to 145 now and he should be competitive in a little handicap somewhere and win a couple in the spring, but he isn't going to win a Graded race if he started now. We're going to have to be realistic.
Rouge Vif
7g Sageburg - Rouge Amour
Kate & Andrew Brooks
13/1349-
RPR 167c OR 161c
We're still learning about him. He's quite keen at home and just getting his act together now. He'll have an away day somewhere and then go to Cheltenham for the Shloer Chase on Sunday. After a few runs, I could see him being awesome for the Celebration Chase in the spring but he's got to get into our system and it doesn't happen overnight.
Sabrina
6m Yeats - En Vedette
Owners Group 030
218/
RPR 110b OR -
She's a lovely mare who won a bumper at Ascot. She had a tiny fracture of her pelvis last season and having a year off has done her the world of good. She's due to run in a mares' novice hurdle anytime now and she'll win races for the Owners Group.
Saint Calvados
8g Saint Des Saints - Lamorrese
Kate & Andrew Brooks
1422/4U-
RPR 171c OR 167c
He's done loads of work, looks good and will go for the 1965 Chase at Ascot in a couple of weeks. We've done lots of work on his jumping just to try and get him sharpened up a bit. If he jumps a bit sharper and a bit quicker, that will improve him. After Ascot he'll have a King George entry. He ran so well in that race last year that it would be wrong not to.
Saint Sonnet
6g Saint Des Saints - Leprechaun Lady
Colm Donlon
FPP03-7
RPR 151c OR 139c
He may have lost his confidence after falling at the last in the Paddy Power Gold Cup last year and we switched back to hurdles for his last two runs. He was a little bit disappointing in a handicap hurdle at Cheltenham last month but he probably needed the run. On his best form he looks fairly handicapped and I have no doubt he'll be winning over hurdles.
Samarrive
4g Coastal Path - Sambirane
Mrs Johnny de la Hey
11-7
RPR 129 OR 130
He travelled so well at Cheltenham on his comeback but ran so green and just got lost a bit coming down the hill and then stayed on. I just think he wants some experience. He's been dropped to 130, which gives him a chance, and we'll find a handicap hurdle in the next few weeks. He'll keep improving but does need experience. He'll make a lovely chaser one day but will definitely win over hurdles.
Secret Scripture
5g Mount Nelson - Kauto Shiny
Old Gold Racing 08
P-1
RPR 87ptp OR -
An Irish point-to-point winner over three miles who will be going novice hurdling this side of Christmas. We're still learning about him but he should give his owners plenty of fun.
Shearer
5g Flemensfirth - The Crown Jewel
McNeill Family
210-2
RPR 115h OR -
He's very much in the same mould of horses like Mr Glass and Gelino Bello and there's very little between them. He ran a bit green on his hurdles debut at Wincanton when narrowly beaten and the ground was probably a bit quicker than ideal. I think there's huge improvement to come from him. On a bit slower ground and with a bit more experience he will be fine. He's another nice horse.
Silent Revolution
5g Sholokhov - Watson River
Colm Donlon
213-1
RPR 123h OR -
Another bumper winner from last year, he had a wind operation in the summer and I was very pleased with his performance at Newbury last week. We'll look to do something similar under a penalty before finding a better race for him.
Silver Forever
7m Jeremy - Silver Prayer
Colm Donlon
2/1131/1
RPR 145c OR 142c
She's a frustrating mare because she's so good but has missed the best part of two years. She had a pelvis injury but has been going on the water treadmill twice a week, which has done her good. She jumps great at home and made a very pleasing debut over fences when winning at Newbury. She's high-class and you could run her in the best mares' races but wouldn't be afraid to run her against the geldings with a handy 7lb weight allowance. I've not made a plan yet but she could easily end up back at Newbury for the Ladbrokes Trophy meeting in a novice chase. Harry Cobden loved her and ultimately the mares' chase at Cheltenham in March could be her race.
Simply The Betts
8g Arcadio - Crimson Flower
Kate & Andrew Brooks
11211/6-
RPR 162c OR 154c
He'll probably make his debut for us in the Paddy Power Gold Cup, which he was sixth in last season. I've just got a feeling he might want three miles now, so that race will tell us a lot more. We're learning about him all the time but the handicapper hasn't given him much help off 154 for his time off.
Siroco Jo
4g Hurricane Cat - Diana Vertica
P J Vogt
2P10-1
RPR 121h OR 116h
He was a big, weak horse last year and needed the summer. Off a mark of 116 I thought he'd win like he did at Newbury last week and he'll run again on Tuesday without a penalty in the race for Flat jockeys. We'll stay over hurdles for now but he will jump fences.
Skatman
6g Mustameet - Maid For Action
Chris Giles
18/1-1
RPR 118b OR122b
He's been quite backwards but has won a maiden and a novice hurdle. He's been given a mark of 122, which I think is quite fair and we'll find a handicap hurdle before going novice chasing. If I can't find a suitable race, he'll go novice handicap chasing off the same mark. There are a couple of options over hurdles at the Paddy Power meeting but ultimately he'll make a lovely chaser.
Solo
5g Kapgarde - Flameche
Mrs Johnny de la Hey
45040-2
RPR 145c OR 139c
At the time his Adonis win in 2020 looked visibly fantastic but he's by Kapgarde, bred to be a chaser and still hasn't matured now. He was a bit in no man's land last season and I've no doubt he was struggling with his breathing. He had a wind operation and came in this year a completely different horse and ran how I thought he would on his chase debut. He nearly got back up against Nassalam, who's a good horse. He's going to improve and wants dropping back to two miles really. I wouldn't be afraid to put him in the Henry VIII and he's definitely capable of running in a race like that. It's exciting to have him back.
Dark horse
Sonigino
4g It's Gino - Soniador
Sir A Ferguson, G Mason, J Hales & L Hales
411
RPR 123h OR -
He won his two novice hurdles for David Cottin in France but with two penalties it's not easy to find a race for him. He could go for the Grade 2 Supreme Trial at the Paddy Power meeting or if that's looking a bit hot there's the two-mile Listed Newton Novices' Hurdle the week after at Haydock. He's a very nice horse and will make a lovely chaser.
Stage Star
5g Fame And Glory- Sparky May
Owners Group 044
123-1
RPR 133h OR -
He had good bumper form and made a taking debut over hurdles at Chepstow. He was always going to improve this season. He could go to Newbury for the Ladbrokes Trophy meeting and, if he won there, he could then step up for the Challow at Christmas. He's definitely got enough ability to do that.
Storm Arising
7g Yeats - Ceol Rua
Barry Fulton & Mrs Angela Hart
30/1210-
RPR 141h OR 139h
The ground was probably a bit lively for him in the Pertemps Final but he ran well enough. He likes soft ground but is on quite a high mark so, as soon as the ground is suitable, I need to find a nice beginners' chase somewhere.
Switch Hitter
6g Scorpion - Country Time
Hills of Ledbury Ltd
5/2181F-
RPR 129h OR 132h
He won a couple of novice hurdles at Kempton last season and makes his debut over fences in a novice handicap chase at Hereford on Tuesday. He'll make a good, fun, staying novice chaser.
Take Your Time
6g Dubai Destination - Don't Be Bleu
Owners Group 060
123P2-1
RPR 130h OR 126h
He probably found the ground too quick on his final start last season but won really well on his return at Ffos Las when stepped up to three miles on soft ground. We were going to go novice chasing and that could still be the plan. He's a strong stayer.
Tamaroc Du Mathan
6g Poliglote - Thisbee Du Mathan
Mrs Johnny de la Hey
7/121U-P
RPR 154c OR 146c
He's just gone off for another breathing operation and something like the Silviniaco Conti Chase in the spring on a flat track like Kempton might suit him. He's had issues with his breathing all through his career but, when he's right, he's talented.
Threeunderthrufive
6g Shantou - Didinas
McNeill Family
1161-21
RPR 149c OR 141c
He ran a nice race to finish sixth in the Albert Bartlett last season and the experience of his first start over fences at Chepstow wasn't lost on him when he won at Exeter last week. He's going to make a lovely staying chaser and I said to the owners the race that will suit him well is the Reynoldstown in February. He's definitely up to running in the top-level novice chases.
Thyme White
5g Anodin - Jane
The Stewart Family
0/1U907-
RPR 140h OR 135h
He had a wind operation in the summer so is a little bit behind but he's coming along nicely and will go novice chasing. He'll probably get two and a half miles now and should improve for fences.
Timeforatune
5g Yorgunnabelucky - Timeforagin
J Hales
11
RPR 118b OR -
John Hales bought him in the spring and he made a winning debut under a penalty for the yard at Chepstow in October. Rather than going hurdling he'll go for the Listed bumper at the Paddy Power meeting now. He's not been the most natural over hurdles but once we get Cheltenham out the way we'll concentrate on getting him jumping and go novice hurdling.
Truckers Lodge
9g Westerner - Galeacord
Gordon & Su Hall
121/U77-
RPR 158c OR 150c
He's been too high in the handicap ever since he won the Midlands National and has been given no chance since then. He's still too high but races like the Midlands National and Welsh National on testing ground will be his aim. He needs to be given some slack.
Tulin
4g Gleneagles - Talawat
Elite Racing 001
11-42
RPR 123h OR 125h
He ran okay at Kempton last month but I hadn't had him back long and he just blew up going to the last. He'll improve for that and he's a good, fun handicapper to have around the West Country.
Wild Max
6g Maxios - Wildfahrte
Owners Group 036
411FP-0
RPR 143h OR 142h
He'd had a wind op before his comeback run at Ascot, so he'll come on for the run, but he's too high in the handicap and we'll have to go novice chasing now. We'll look for a suitable race over two miles around one of the smaller tracks.
Yala Enki
11g Nickname - Cadiane
Hills of Ledbury Ltd
2F314U-
RPR 165c OR 159c
He's been an absolute legend and ran some serious races last season. He won the Portman Chase at Taunton for a second year running and that race is his Gold Cup. He'll go for the Grade 3 handicap chase at the Paddy Power meeting, in which he was beaten a short head last season, over three and a half miles and then he'll be aimed at the Midlands National and those staying races. He's still as good as ever and gives his owners a lot of fun.
Two for the Tracker
I've always liked Flash Collonges and I'm excited about him going novice chasing. Iceo is one to follow over hurdles. We've loved what we've seen so far from him.
Expert view
The modern approach to training in Britain appears to be to try to give all your top horses as many easy races as is possible before going to Cheltenham and finally cranking it up at the festival. However, that just breeds a lack of competition and, not only is that bad for the sport in Britain, last season's Irish-dominated Cheltenham suggests the approach doesn’t work either.
So why make this point with regards to Paul Nicholls? The reason to mention it is because Nicholls doesn’t take that approach. He has been champion trainer in Britain 12 times, including last season, and isn’t scared of competition. In fact, he absolutely relishes it.
Whether it be at Cheltenham or away from the festival, Nicholls runs his horses regularly. It’s great for the sport and, given his astounding success, evidently isn’t detrimental to his horses. Not only are Nicholls’ horses hardy enough to take racing, they also have longevity.
There are any number of examples, but Kauto Star winning his last King George when he was rising 12 is probably the best and don’t forget Denman was second in a Gold Cup at 11.
Since the start of 2016, nobody has trained more winners aged ten or older than Nicholls over jumps and his strike-rate with them is 23 per cent (37-164). That is in a different league to his contemporaries. Willie Mullins is just 15 per cent (35-229), Nicky Henderson 11 per cent (12-111), Gordon Elliott nine per cent (35-401) and Henry de Bromhead nine per cent (17-182).
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Nicky Henderson Stable tour 2021-2022
Dark horse
Ahorsewithnoname
6m Cacique - Sea Of Galilee
DJ Burke & P Alderson
431/26-
RPR 125h
She's not the biggest but is sweet and kind with it. She was useful on the Flat before a respectable second on her debut over hurdles last year, but a few things went against her and she disappointed when last seen. The positive of that is she remains a novice.
Allart
7g Shantou - The Adare Woman
Ronnie Bartlett
F115/1F-
RPR 155c OR 152c
He's a quality animal and impressed on his debut over fences at Ascot, but we never got him back after he fell at Haydock and he suffered a serious, horrible injury over the summer. Celia Marr, who helped Sprinter Sacre out of trouble, has been great and he's cantering now and is getting there. He was a bit uncoordinated but has improved a lot. His owner deserves a change of luck.
Amazing Presence
5m Presenting - Tarla
Sharon Kinsella & Jane Allison
85-
RPR 95b
She has her quirks so we've had to go gently, but she ran a respectable race in her second bumper, jumps pleasingly and is stronger, so I'm confident her owners' patience will be rewarded over hurdles.
Angels Breath
7g Shantou - Mystic Masie
Walters Plant Hire & Ronnie Bartlett
1273/11/
RPR 158c OR 153c
We're holding our breath. He was a top novice hurdler and was brilliant in his first two outings over fences, but he severed a tendon on the last of those and has been off since. It's a long build-up, but so far so good and he must have done a million miles on our deep sand gallop. I'm finding it hard to get the weight off him, but I'm not going anywhere apart from that sand until it rains and we can get on the grass – there'll be no trips up the all-weather for him and his delicate legs. It'll be a crime if he doesn't make it and prove he's as exceptional as we think.
Another Brown Bear
5g Shirocco - Full Of Spirit
GB Barlow
8
RPR 60h
I was a bit disappointed with him at Uttoxeter, where he finished behind The Bomber Liston, another of ours. I know he's better than that and I didn't actually think there'd be much between them, although the other horse had experience under rules and this fella had run only in points, so he'll come on for it.
Another Venture
10g Stowaway - Hard Luck
Louise Daly & partners
263/1FP-
RPR 139c; OR 138c
Formerly with Kim Bailey, he's been bought with hunter chasing in mind and is quite a character. He's done plenty of roadwork with my assistant George Daly's family.
Balco Coastal
5g Coastal Path - Fliugika
Michael Blandford
17-
RPR 130b
He looked special in a bumper at Kempton but disappointed at Aintree in the Grade 2 edition there, although that's an impossible race for us. He's an exciting novice hurdler with bags of speed and a huge future.
Balkeo
4g Galiway - Hukba
Marie Donnelly
32-2
RPR 116h
He's gorgeous and reminds me of L'Ami Serge, an old favourite who also arrived here with solid Auteuil form. He looks a chaser but could be classy over hurdles first.
Ballycross
10g King's Theatre - Ninna Nanna
Oscar Singh & Priya Purewal
2/5344-3
RPR 140c OR 120c
He loves soft ground and Sandown's military races, which didn't take place last season because of the pandemic, will be his aim for our assistant Billy Aprahamian, who's a capable rider.
Barbados Blue
7m Getaway - Buck's Blue
Crimbourne Bloodstock
1/0424-3
RPR 127h OR 121h
She's a lovely, consistent mare. We schooled her over fences in the spring and she found them easier than hurdles, so we'll go chasing and she could take high rank in her division.
Barely Famous
5m Fame And Glory - Cause Celebre
Bridget Hanbury
52-12
RPR 116h OR 113h
She's likeable and did nothing wrong over hurdles, but I think chasing will come sooner rather than later – that's something we can look forward to. Three miles should suit.
Baron Nelson
5g Mount Nelson - Toolentidhaar
Michael Blencowe
602-34P
RPR 111h OR 103h
I thought he was a ready-made winner for his new owner, but he hasn't got the hang of things yet. However, his jumping has improved and stepping up in trip will help.
Blairgowrie
5g Yeats - Gaye Preskina
Highclere Thoroughbred Racing
33-
RPR 111b
I've always liked this horse, who was third in competitive bumpers at Warwick and Newbury, and Nico feels the same. He's a gorgeous, strapping type, essentially a chaser, but has schooled in style over hurdles.
Blue Heaven
4f Blue Bresil - Spring Flight
The Queen
25
RPR 94b
That wasn't her true running at Ludlow in May, but she'd gone close at Fontwell before that and has always shown ability, so I'm looking forward to her over hurdles.
Blue Stello
5g Spider Flight - Benina
Owners Group 081
2- (point-to-point)
RPR 89p
His work in the spring was encouraging and he's returned from his summer break in great nick. He's a budding chaser, so beginning over hurdles is perhaps more likely than a bumper.
Bond's Lover
7m Flemensfirth - Courageuse
Bridget Hanbury
1/P3
RPR 122h OR 120h
We couldn't get her right, so last season was a fruitless one, but she's a strapping sort and has the makings of an up-to-scratch novice chaser. She loves soft ground.
Bothwell Bridge
6g Stowaway - Raise The Issue
Nick Mustoe & Vikki Dunn
22/131P-
RPR 134h OR 131h
He showed decent form over hurdles, albeit not at Aintree's Grand National meeting. I'll be disappointed if he's not a leading novice chaser this term.
Brave Eagle
9g Yeats - Sinful Pleasure
Robert Kirkland
180/5F-4
RPR 159c OR 149c
He's been great and is so consistent, winning five over hurdles and four over fences, but he injured his hock at Newcastle last year. I was thrilled with his run at Chepstow this month considering the time he'd been off. It was a splendid first run and I've thought about the Ladbrokes Trophy at Newbury.
Brilliant Present
5m Presenting - Ouro Preto
Mr & Mrs JD Cotton
61-5
RPR 97h
She took time, like her brother Gold Present whom we had here, but she won a Lingfield bumper and should have a productive time as a novice hurdler.
Burrows Edge
8g Martaline - La Vie De Boitron
Michael Buckley
6/23/F10/
RPR 137h OR 137h
He won the Lanzarote in 2020 but suffered a freak injury and missed last season when he should have been a high-class novice chaser. Hopefully he can make hay over fences with his problems behind him.
Broomfield Burg
5g Sageburg - Somedaysomehow
JP McManus
7-11
RPR 117h
I thought he'd win his first start for us but he was too keen. We rode him conservatively next time and he was different gear, before another easy win over hurdles when he jumped beautifully. There's no doubt he's a massive talent and an exciting novice.
Buttsbury Lady
6m Great Pretender - Ceilidh Royal
Rita Brown
54436-2
RPR 111h OR 109h
From a family we know inside out, she ran with credit over hurdles last season but didn't win, so we'll continue down that route as a novice, although she'd jump a fence if needed.
Buveur D'Air
10g Crillon - History
JP McManus
F2/12/24
RPR 171h OR 157h
He needs little introduction after winning two Champion Hurdles for us and the intention is to return this season after he suffered a leg injury in the spring. We wanted to try three miles at Punchestown with him before that problem and hopefully still can.
Buzz
7g Motivator - Tiysha
Thurloe For Royal Marsden Cancer Charity
4/31252-
RPR 157h OR 155h
The Cesarewitch was a plan hatched by the Stafford family, who founded Thurloe, while he was in the field, so we had to drag him in pretty quickly. He came in on July 12 and got to Newmarket on October 9 without time for a prep race, although he did have a single-horse gallop around Newbury. It was a remarkable performance as he couldn't afford to miss a beat the whole way through and I had to fire it at him, yet he won. We could start him at two and a half miles in the Coral Hurdle at Ascot next month, but there's also the West Yorkshire Hurdle at Wetherby this month and Newbury's Long Distance Hurdle – we'll wait for the rain as soft ground will make a huge difference to him.
Captain Morgs
5g Milan - Gold Dunn
The Albatross Club
21220F-
RPR 130h OR 125h
I like him a lot and thought he had a terrific chance in Sandown's EBF Final, but it was run on bottomless ground and then he had a silly fall at Kempton, when I wanted to end the season on a positive note. He'll be a chaser one day but could have unfinished business over hurdles.
Caribean Boy
7g Myboycharlie - Caribena
Simon Munir & Isaac Souede
1/1347P-
RPR 156c OR 150c
He can blow hot and cold but was fantastic when winning first time out at Newbury last year, although his subsequent handicap mark made life tougher. I don't think he wants bottomless ground and his trip is probably 2m4f, maybe 2m6f. He'll win a big one when it all clicks.
Casablanca Mix
9m Shirocco - Latitude
Evan-Robert Hanbury
14/224-7
RPR 154c; OR 143c
She's a faultless jumper and consistent mare who has won twice at Listed level, but her reappearance at Market Rasen on Saturday suggests she probably wants three miles now. I'm optimistic she has more to offer over that trip, especially on a sound surface.
Cascova
6g Casamento - Sina Cova
Chelsea Thoroughbreds – Cascova
0/P/2P21-
RPR 132h OR 132h
He can be keen but has settled down and impressed over hurdles on his last appearance. He's a sizeable, quality horse and I don't think he'll have trouble making his mark as a novice chaser.
Star quality
Champ
9g King's Theatre - China Sky
JP McManus
11F1/2P-
RPR 170c OR 165c
No-one will forget his extraordinary win in the RSA, but he started late last season. His jumping was spectacular over two miles in Newbury's Game Spirit, which looked an ideal prep for the Gold Cup, but he's had back issues and they needed attention again after Cheltenham, when he literally couldn't jump. I'm sure he's a Gold Cup horse and hope the surgery can help prove that. He has a preference for going left-handed and we're eyeing the Betfair Chase at Haydock next month.
Star quality
Chantry House
7g Yeats - The Last Bank
JP McManus
3/13111-
RPR 167h OR 162c
He starred on his chasing debut at Ascot but didn't sparkle at Cheltenham, so he had surgery for kissing spines. He then produced another polished display at Wetherby before a superb performance in the Marsh at the festival. We upped him to three miles for the Mildmay at Aintree and he excelled again. I think his future lies in the staying division, although he's got the speed for shorter, and I hope he reaches the top. He's set to start in a 3m intermediate chase at Sandown next month, which we've won with Might Bite, Santini and Pym.
Chasamax
6g Jeremy - Peratus
International Plywood (Importers) Ltd
825-114
RPR 118h OR 118h
He's a consistent sort at his best when bowling along over two miles. He likes decent ground so will continue on that this autumn.
City Chief
4g Soldier Of Fortune - Galant Ferns
Marie Donnelly
1
RPR 92p (point-to-point)
He's a striking sort who looked impressive in his point and is a fine prospect. He could begin in a bumper but will be hurdling soon.
Chives
7g Sulamani - Ceilidh Royal
Rita Brown
33-1131
RPR 115h OR 116h
He got off the mark at Bangor in May and has built on that, winning twice more over hurdles. He should stay well and is improving all the time.
Clean Getaway
4g Getaway - Dee Two O Two
Unique Financial Racing Partnership
5
RPR 86b
He's lively but is a great character. He didn't run as I anticipated in his bumper, but I'm confident he's considerably gifted and suspect we'll try to win a bumper before hurdling.
Colonial Dreams
9g Westerner - Dochas Supreme
CN Barnes
1/86/032-
RPR 138h OR 136h
He hasn't taken to jumping fences, so we stayed hurdling, which can make life tough as the handicapper has him. However, he's consistent and capable, as he showed when nearly winning a valuable prize at Haydock in April, and I'm optimistic he has a decent pot in him.
Commodore Miller
4g Blue Bresil - Milliegait
HP Racing Commodore Miller
8
RPR 60b
He was going nicely at home but failed to perform on his debut. He's a lot better than that, though, and should have a bright future.
Constitution Hill
4 Blue Bresil - Queen Of The Stage
Michael Buckley
2-
RPR 91b
He's a striking youngster who's come from the Barry Geraghty academy, which has produced the likes of Bobs Worth and Brain Power, so he's got a lot to live up to. He looks a nascent chaser, but Barry says he's not short of pace, so we can start him wherever.
Craignieche
7g Flemensfirth - Itsalark
Robert Kirkland
131/12-
RPR 143h OR 142h
He won a competitive handicap hurdle at Ascot in style before a fine second in the Coral Cup. Chasing is the plan and he stays two and a half miles strongly, so should get further. He's exciting.
Crystal Gazing
6m Sulamani - Crystal Princess
Harper Girls
8-414O14
RPR 111 OR 111
She's a fun summer horse who won at Bangor in July before following up at Warwick recently. She didn't run badly at Stratford on Saturday, but two miles on a track like that was just too sharp for her.
Dame De Compagnie
8m Lucarno - Programmee
JP McManus
11/1U9-7
RPR 147c OR 145c
She began last season with a comfortable win over fences at Ayr but, trying to find a route to the Mares' Chase at Cheltenham, we forced her into the Scilly Isles and she was badly hampered. I'm confident she can get her chasing career back on track and she handles any ground.
Dickie Diver
8g Gold Well - Merry Excuse
JP McManus
214/24-
RPR 145c OR 142c
He's undoubtedly talented but not the easiest to train. He was fourth to Monkfish at the festival and has serious potential as a novice chaser if we can keep him in one piece
Docte Dina
7m Doctor Dino - Artofmen
Walters Plant Hire & Potter Group
P129-26
RPR 119c OR 117c
She went over fences in the spring but we could bring her back to perhaps win a maiden hurdle and then go chasing again. She's a big, sturdy mare and that's where her future is.
Doddiethegreat
5g Fame And Glory - Asturienne
Kenny Alexander
11-
RPR 121b
A dual bumper winner, he's one of our brightest lights for novice hurdling and has schooled smartly. He's going to be a chaser in time and is potentially top drawer.
Dusart
6g Flemensfirth - Dusty Too
Ronnie Bartlett
13-
RPR 146h; OR 141h
He's a half-brother to Simonsig, who was a star for us, and was flawless on his debut at Newbury 11 months ago, but an unfortunate injury required significant surgery. Amazingly, he got back for Aintree and I should have run him over two and a half miles, but he was a creditable third in the 2m Grade 1. He's strengthened considerably and is a chaser, but having had only two races he might want some more experience before he jumps a fence. Therefore, we'll likely kick off over hurdles and it would be super to find a nice, easy race, but God knows where that will be! He's in that horrible position of being an inexperienced non-novice, but he could be destined for major things
Elusive Belle
7m Elusive Pimpernel - Soviet Belle
Annabel Waley-Cohen & family
25/5130-
RPR 144c OR 142c
She's gifted and won comfortably at Newbury after we switched her to fences last season. I'm sure she can progress again as a chaser before her second career as a broodmare.
Emir Sacree
7g Network - Altesse Sacree
GL Porter
222F/16-
RPR 131h OR 130h
He surprised us when winning a handicap hurdle at Ascot in December. He wants deep ground, so we put him away when conditions dried in the spring. He ran over fences in France and should be a useful novice chaser this winter.
Epatante
7m No Risk At All - Kadjara
JP McManus
11/123-3
RPR 163h OR 154h
Everything looked in place for a similar campaign to when she won the Champion Hurdle in 2020 after her excellent reappearance in the Fighting Fifth, but she was beaten in the Christmas Hurdle and then finished third to Honeysuckle in the Champion Hurdle and at Punchestown. She's had a full MOT, with particular attention to her back, and I'm hopeful she can return to her sparkling best, when she's such a quick and accurate jumper. She'll head to Newcastle for Fighting Fifth again, although Honeysuckle will be a tough nut to crack later in the campaign.
Fable
6m Coastal Path - Toscane Des Fleurs
Owners Group 078
211-
RPR 123h OR 128h
She was a revelation last season as she didn't show much at home yet won twice over hurdles after finishing second on her debut. We have lots to look forward to and I'm tempted by a Listed race over hurdles to see if she's that level and to get some black type. Otherwise she's ready to go chasing, which I know Nico is keen on. She won't have any problem staying and relishes soft ground.
Fairy Rose
5m Martaline - Valleyofthedolls
Rose Tinted Glasses
534
RPR 83b
She's made the frame in two bumpers. She goes well at home and has ability, so it will be frustrating if she can't win a mares' novice hurdle, perhaps beyond two miles.
Falco Blitz
7g Falco - Ignited
Axom LXXVII
52142-7
RPR 147c OR 143h
He's a reliable performer who had a decent first campaign over fences and I'm confident he can improve in that sphere, although it might be helpful to stick to left-handed tracks.
Fantastic Lady
6m Network - Latitude
Evan-Robert Hanbury
4F1-5
RPR 127h OR 127h
She's an attractive mare who won over hurdles. It's no surprise jumping is her strength as she's closely related to Casablanca Mix, so we'll go chasing. The outlook is positive for her.
Farouk De Cheneau
6g Day Flight - Kardamone
Owners Group 049
2717/
RPR 128h OR 127h
A leg injury has limited him to one run for us, but we like him a lot and he's fully repaired now so, touch wood, he retains potential.
Father John
6g Secret Singer - Oudette
Middleham Park Racing XI
1/8-5P1
RPR 112h OR 121h
He's had a terrible time of things. He won his bumper and we held him in high regard, but then he had a couple of trying years. At least he got back on the winning trail at Worcester recently, although the handicapper has overrated the race by miles; it wasn't a strong contest and fell apart, but he's the option of novice hurdles.
Firestep
5g Mahler - Springinherstep
Charles Dingwall & The Infamous Five
11-
RPR 117b
He's exciting and won bumpers at Southwell and Chepstow. He has the scope to make a classy chaser one day, but there's work to be done over hurdles first and I'll be gutted if he doesn't excel at that. He might go up to two and a half miles and has schooled brilliantly.
First Street
4g Golden Horn - Ladys First
Lady Bamford & Alice Bamford
22115
RPR 130h OR 132h
He'd done everything right but was too free in the Persian War at Chepstow the other day, so we've cauterised his palate as we think that's what was causing him to run too keenly. He might want some cut in the ground anyway and will be back shortly.
Fix Sun
6g Al Namix - Quelly Bruere
Simon Munir & Isaac Souede
2/07-1P5
RPR 136h OR 137h
He won his first two for us but has been lightly raced since. He remains capable and will run until the autumn, with fences a possibility.
Follow The Bear
9g King's Theatre - Mrs Dempsey
GB Barlow
112P/44-
RPR 132c OR 132c
He's a four-time winner over hurdles who prefers a sound surface. He hasn't won over fences but jumps tidily and should be able to go on before a winter break.
Fred
6g Cokoriko - Veribelle
Simon Munir & Isaac Souede
3311/40-
RPR 137c OR 140c
We had high hopes for him as a novice chaser last term but rather lost him. He had minor issues after running in the Betfair Hurdle, so he's had a long break. We could go back over fences and fingers crossed he can regain his 2019-20 form.
French Crusader
8g Kapgarde - Largesse
Robert Kirkland
21/2/8P8
RPR 141h OR 124h
He's been plagued by niggling problems since his stellar second to Epatante in the 2019 Gerry Feilden. He still has time on his side but is struggling to recapture that form and we're investigating his breathing
French Crusader
8g Kapgarde - Largesse
Robert Kirkland
21/2/8P8
RPR 141h OR 124h
He's been plagued by niggling problems since his stellar second to Epatante in the 2019 Gerry Feilden. He still has time on his side but is struggling to recapture that form and we're investigating his breathing.
Fugitives Drift
6g Yeats - Shebeganit
HP Racing Fugitives Drift
10653-1
RPR 116c OR 129c
A productive hurdler, he won over fences at Cartmel in May, although I was slightly nervous as that was two miles on a tight track. I think he wants two and a half miles and he should have a lucrative chasing career.
Full Of Light
5g Leading Light - Scartara
Deva Racing Full Of Light
1
RPR 113b
He's a good-looking grey who won a bumper in Ireland in May. He's likely to go hurdling and looks the type we can get on with.
Fusil Raffles
6g Saint Des Saints - Tali Des Obeaux
Simon Munir & Isaac Souede
1P12P-2
RPR 161c OR 156c
He's one of the most likeable horses you could come across. He was a Grade 1-winning juvenile hurdler and went novice chasing last term, winning three before finishing second to Chantry House at Cheltenham. He ran a great race in impossible conditions giving 12lb to Bravemansgame at Newton Abbot this month – sometimes you've just got to get a race under their belts at this stage of the season. He might be hard to place but I'm convinced he has more to give.
Gallyhill
6g Getaway - Tanit
Claudio Michael Grech
12P-
RPR 138h OR 136h
He's a handsome horse and an out-and-out three-mile chaser in the making. He goes over fences after showing the right signs as a hurdler last season, when he won a large-field Newbury novice.
Gipsy De Choisel
5g Great Pretender - Beautiful Choice
Simon Munir & Isaac Souede
135F-
RPR 132h OR 130h
He ran with credit on his first start for us at Ascot last year but suffered a heavy fall when last seen at Ffos Las in April and might not be out until later in the campaign.
Glynn
7g Winged Love - Barnish River
Owners Group 039
1/2PP-2
RPR 137h OR 135h
Things haven't been easy since his fabulous debut in January 2020 and we did every test under the sun before an encouraging second at Hexham in June. We've schooled him over fences and that's been excellent, so we can look forward to novice chasing.
Go Chique
5m Crillon - Similaresisoldofa
Middleham Park Racing CX
152841-
RPR 117h 113h
She's a sweet mare who won a bumper first time out and stepped up to three miles to win at Southwell in April. I'm confident she can progress a long way as a stayer.
Go Sacre Go
5g Network - Altesse Sacree
GL Porter
P/5-
RPR 88h
He's a big, beautiful gelding and the summer has been the making of him. He should show up in decent novice hurdles before chasing in a year's time.
Goodbye Stranger
4g Kapgarde - Romaneda
Simon Munir & Isaac Souede
13-
RPR 125h OR 126h
He won cosily at Newbury and didn't do much wrong when third at Warwick, but he picked up an injury that day and won't be out for a while
Gran Luna
5f Spanish Moon - Coppena
Surrey Racing (GL)
1/131-
RPR 122h OR 121h
She's lovely. Things went wrong last season, but she ended it by winning at Chepstow and has considerable talent. She can still go a long way over hurdles but is big enough for fences if need be.
Grand Mogul
7g Presenting - Oligarch Society
Bridget Hanbury
P6/152-1
RPR 141c OR 132c
He jumped magnificently on his chasing debut at Kelso in May, confirming what we knew – he's a chaser in the making and, with luck, a smart one over three miles.
Hamilton's Fantasy
6m Mount Nelson - Romantic Dream
The Queen
205-
RPR 98h
She's not the luckiest but is big and strong and has ability. She showed that in a bumper first time out and, with a clear run, she can do the same over hurdles.
Haul Away
8g Stowaway - Lisacul Queen
Robert Kirkland
131611
RPR 128c OR 127c
He's an admirable horse who has won four of his last six during quite a busy summer. We could take him to Cheltenham on Saturday and try to get him qualified for the Pertemps Final and then give him a holiday before coming back in the spring.
Heross Du Seuil
4g Rail Link - Tulipe Du Seuil
Marie Donnelly
112-2
RPR 121h OR 125h
I was mindful to keep him out of the deep end last season as I think he's a horse with a ton of improvement in him. He's grown into an imposing individual, but he's only four so will probably stay over hurdles. The future's bright.
High Worth
4g Universal - High Benefit
Middleham Park Racing XCV
27-
RPR 104b
He disappointed last time, but a few of ours did that day. He's a big, striking youngster who jumps fluently, so I'll be miffed if he doesn't shine over hurdles.
Hob House
4g Walk In The Park - Tante Sissi
JP McManus
1-
RPR 106b
He's closely related to Epatante. He was a handful but has settled down and won a Southwell bumper in style. He'll be more than adequate over hurdles, but chasing is his game.
Hooper
5g Rip Van Winkle - Earth Amber
Pump & Plant Services Ltd
116U20
RPR 141h OR 137h
He's already played a blinder in 2021 with five wins. He likes decent ground, so is due a holiday, but I'm glad to say his three-year-old half-sister Luccia, who is by The Gurkha, is on her way to appear in bumpers when the time is right.
Horn Cape
4g Fame And Glory - Capstone
JP McManus
617-
RPR 86b
He showed plenty and we fancied him for a Newbury bumper last season, but he didn't fire. However, he has the size, scope and ability to put that right over hurdles.
I Am Maximus
5g Authorized - Polysheba
Claudio Michael Grech
1-
RPR 125b
He's one of the most exciting prospects we've had for a long time. He won a Cheltenham bumper last year, beating the top-class My Drogo, but we couldn't run again after niggly problems, although that wasn't a big deal. He's bigger and stronger for hurdling now and is all schooled up. We don't know how good he could be, so just dream he can live up to expectations.
Ile De Jersey
3f Night Wish - Zenita Des Brosses
Owners Group 094
21
She's sweet with lovely big ears and arrives here having won over hurdles in the provinces in France. She's likeable and I reckon we could have some fun with her in juvenile hurdles.
Impulsive One
3g Union Rags - Hokey Okey
Simon Munir & Isaac Souede
112
RPR 116h OR 127h
An ex-William Haggas inmate, he produced two slick displays to win at Plumpton and Huntingdon and lost little when second at Kempton on Sunday. He was conceding weight to the winner, who also had a claimer on board. Our guy loves fast ground, so might run again this side of the winter.
Indian Glory
6m Fame And Glory - Real Papoose
International Plywood (Importers) Ltd
9/5-7
RPR 45h
She's a likeable mare but was disappointing at Bangor three weeks ago. As my old school master might have said to me on occasions, she's got to do better.
Italian Legend
6g Fame And Glory - Alannico
Robert Kirkland
303-
RPR 111h
I've always thought highly of him and, despite some problems, he's shown promise, including when third at Warwick in April. Maturity can help him develop into a capable novice hurdler and then chaser.
Janika
8g Saddler Maker - Majaka
Simon Munir & Isaac Souede
42/950-6
RPR 167c OR 153c
He's been a stalwart for us but took ages to sparkle last winter. However, he ran a blinder when fifth in the Coral Cup when we tried to exploit a lower hurdle mark. Not for the first time, we had to cauterise his palate following his run at Chepstow recently, when he went well for a long way but something was stopping him and Daryl said he'd gone back to making noises. That procedure won't take long to get over and he's a great jumper, so we've put him in the Grand Sefton over the National fences next month.
Jen's Boy
7g Malinas - Friendly Craic
Middleham Park Racing CV
2P-3384
RPR 115h OR 110h
He isn't the biggest so we went back over hurdles at Hereford last week and he's another who needs to do better. He won't be seen in the depths of winter.
Jonbon
5g Walk In The Park - Star Face
JP McManus
1-
RPR 124b
He's Douvan's brother and we'd like to think he's special. He demolished his rivals in his point before joining us and did everything right in his bumper at Newbury, quickening in style. He's done magnificently over the summer, jumps neatly and has a cracking attitude. He's one of our major arrows for novice hurdling.
Keen On
7g Kayf Tara - Romantic Dream
The Queen
21140/
RPR 133h OR 133h
He missed last year with a problem, but he showed more than enough over hurdles and it's brilliant to have him back. He should make a smashing chaser.
Kimmins
6m High Chaparral - Tinagoodnight
JP McManus
43-23
RPR 103h
She's a beautifully bred half-sister to Santini. She hasn't made headlines but has grown over the summer and can figure in mares' novice hurdles.
Kincardine
4g Kayf Tara - Side Step
The Queen
1
RPR 101b
Like Keen On, he's exciting for the Queen and created an enormous impression when winning his bumper at Southwell. He'd like cut in the ground and is a wonderful prospect for hurdling
King Ottokar
5g Motivator - Treasure
Susan Roy
56-0376 (Flat)
He was a high-class horse on the Flat and adores soft ground. He's with Henrietta Knight learning to jump at the moment and enjoys it, so he could be exciting.
Lady D'Arbanville
3f Authorized - Miracle Maid
DJ Burke
Unraced
We liked what we saw of her in the spring and she has lots going for her, being related to plenty of winners including Katchit. She's likely to start in a bumper and is up to winning one.
Lecale's Article
7g Malinas - Brookville
Marie Donnelly
123-
RPR 123h
He had some time out but recorded respectable form over hurdles last season. Chasing is undoubtedly the name of the game now and he has the size, shape and scope to distinguish himself.
Lelantos
5g Presenting - Western Focus
Middleham Park Racing XCI
05-5258
RPR 99h OR 95h
He enjoys decent ground and three miles should suit him. He could go chasing as he jumps proficiently
Lilly Pedlar
6m Yeats - Mathine
Hot To Trot Jumping
2323P-1
RPR 122h OR 123h
She's a lean machine who carries no condition. She was third in Newbury's mares' final before winning comfortably at Ffos Las. She has the scope for fences, so I suspect that's what we'll do before she retires at the end of the season.
Lust For Glory
8m Getaway - Maisie Presenting
Annabel Waley-Cohen & family
1413P6-
RPR 136c OR 129c
Her wins over fences came on soft and heavy last season, but I don't think she minds any ground and it would be marvellous if she could strike again before joining the Waley-Cohen family's broodmare band. She has a similar profile to their Elusive Belle but stays further
Marie's Rock
6m Milan - By The Hour
Middleham Park Racing XLII
111/73-
RPR 136h OR 138h
She's extremely talented and miles better than she showed last season. She's had a favourable summer, looks great and, with a bit of luck, she should get back to winning ways.
Marmalaid
4f Martaline - Miracle Maid
DJ Burke & P Alderson
5-
RPR 91b
She didn't run as I expected on her debut, but the ground was probably quick enough and dried further before we could run again. She's done brilliantly over the summer, jumps well and is bigger and burlier for hurdles, possibly over two and a half miles.
Mengli Khan
8g Lope De Vega - Danielli
Michael Blencowe
417220-
RPR 155c OR 143c
It's amazing given his size that he began as a juvenile on the Flat and he doesn't behave like an eight-year-old now, so I have faith he can give his enthusiastic owner some fun this term.
Mill Green
9g Black Sam Bellamy - Ceilidh Royal
Rita Brown
6/547-1F
RPR 143c OR 138c
He was productive over hurdles, winning three, and did it nicely on his chasing debut at Ffos Las before falling at Worcester. The handicapper has him high enough, but he can still progress over fences.
Mind Sunday
5m Never On Sunday - Mind Master
Walters Plant Hire
00/10-
RPR 113b
She was highly thought of but disappointed in Ireland. She corrected that for us when strolling home at Newbury, although she failed to act in Aintree's mares' bumper at the National meeting. She jumps well and we can't wait to see her over hurdles.
Mister Coffey
6g Authorized - Mamitador
Lady Bamford & Alice Bamford
12/1374-
RPR 142h OR 138h
He's handsome, imposing and talented. He bolted up on his first appearance last season, but the handicapper took note and we were forced up in grade, although he didn't fare badly. His game has always been chasing and he could be Cheltenham material in the spring. He has the speed for two miles.
Mister Fisher
7g Jeremy - That's Amazing
James & Jean Potter
4/P1PU2-
RPR 168c OR 162c
We've always adored him. He won the rearranged Peterborough Chase at Cheltenham but unseated when trying 3m1f in the Bowl at Aintree. I'm keen to try that trip again, especially as he was a neck second over 2m6f in the Oaksey Chase at Sandown. Wetherby's Charlie Hall could be an option, although it might come a bit soon.
Monte Cristo
5g Montmartre - Rylara Des Brosses
Simon Munir & Isaac Souede
41/8109-
RPR 148h OR 144h
He's a grand type blessed with raw potential. He went up 12lb after storming home at Kempton on Boxing Day and it was a rush to get him to Cheltenham after a setback, but he would have run a cracker in the Coral Cup if he hadn't been hampered. I'm desperate to see him chasing.
Moonlight Flit
5g Getaway - Dreaming On
Thurloe 57
79-2
RPR 106h
He showed his true colours when second over hurdles at Warwick in the spring. Two and a half miles on soft ground will be his thing. He has a bright future over hurdles and then fences.
Morning Vicar
8g Beneficial - Mary's Little Vic
The Parishioners
2178U1-
RPR 142c OR 140c
He's a great character and one we're fond of. He's consistent but didn't stay in the Kim Muir and then unseated over the National fences in the Topham, although I'm keen to try those obstacles again. There are more fun days ahead.
Mot A Mot
5g Martaline - Gaily Zest
Walters Plant Hire & Potters Group
410-
RPR 113h
It was remarkable how he won at Chepstow after the rein broke, but James Bowen did a fantastic job. Aintree's bumper didn't suit him, but he's grown into a magnificent horse. He'll get further than two miles and loves soft ground, so should be a leading prospect for hurdling and chasing down the line.
Mount Pleasant
4g Mount Nelson - Polish Belle
Michael Blencowe
Unraced
Drying ground prevented a run in the spring, but the time will benefit him and he's developed pleasingly since. He could start in a bumper before hurdling and has a fine future.
No Ordinary Joe
5g Getaway - Shadow Dearg
JP McManus
14-11
RPR 132h OR 133h
A chaser in the making, he ran over hurdles last season and was an encouraging fourth behind My Drogo at Ascot, but we didn't run him until the new campaign and he won as he liked at Southwell and Worcester. We'll look at decent novice hurdles over two and a half miles and he should go a long way down that road.
On The Blind Side
9g Stowaway - Such A Set Up
Alan Spence
221365-
RPR 154c OR 152c
You wouldn't find a nicer horse and he's part of the furniture. He's probably not Grade 1 level but is admirably consistent and won twice over hurdles last season. We could go back chasing or mix and match to keep him amused.
Overpriced Mixer
4g Harbour Watch - Chincoteague
Owners Group 051
1U86-
RPR 118h OR 122h
A lameness issue meant he didn't run after March, but he won first time out over hurdles and I'm looking forward to his return. I believe he can progress for his passionate owners, although maybe not on deep winter ground.
Paris Dixie
6m Champs Elysees - Last Of The Dixies
Owners Group 037
1/2577-0
RPR 112h OR 110h
She's a charming, not overly large mare, but she didn't reproduce her second on her first outing for us and I don't know why. She remains a maiden and we can rectify that.
Parisian Blue
5m Getaway - Another Evening
Crimbourne Bloodstock
3-6
RPR 96b
She showed promise in her bumpers and is a lovely, scopey sort so will be going over hurdles for the Verdana Blue team. Hopefully she can be as much fun.
Paros
4g Masterstroke - Soft Blue
Middleham Park Racing CXXV
14815-
RPR 123h OR 135h
He had a tendency to go right and pull quite hard, so taking him to Musselburgh and making all was the right decision and he showed how capable he was. There wasn't much left so we went for the Grade 1 juvenile at Aintree and I think we've sorted why he was hanging. He's done incredibly over the summer and is open to improvement over hurdles.
Patroclus
5g Shirocco - King'sandqueen's
Walters Plant Hire & Potter Group
211P-
RPR 129h OR 129h
He's a gorgeous, big chasing type. He won nicely over hurdles at Exeter and Doncaster and ought to have many important days over fences ahead.
Pentland Hills
6g Motivator - Elle Galante
Owners Group 031
111/529/
RPR 157h OR 156h
He was our Triumph winner in 2019 but had to have last season off. He's a spectacular jumper and I wonder whether he could go chasing one day. He might be back a little late for that, in which case we'd stay over hurdles and then go chasing in the new season in May; there'd be no point going over fences in February, for instance.
Pistol Whipped
7g Beneficial - Holiday Time
A & M Speelman
0/2011-2
RPR 160c OR 154c
There's no doubt good ground is important for him and possibly smaller fields too. We thought about the American Grand National, which we won with Brain Power a few years ago, but the prize-money meant it wasn't viable. There are some options in Japan and he's due more success after improving last term.
Progressive
4f Nathaniel - Graduation
Alan Spence & John Connolly
4429-51
RPR 116h OR 121h
I got a kick out of her winning at Chepstow recently because it was a plan that came off, and I always fancied a crack at that race, which used to carry some prestige. She was worth a shot at it and we gave her a Flat spin to get ready at Yarmouth, which paid off. I don't know how much better she can get, but it was a neat prize to win.
Queens River
5m Kayf Tara - Follow My Leader
JP McManus
1- (point-to-point)
RPR 83p
She's a mouthwatering prospect. She has all the credentials and did everything we asked in the spring without making the track. The summer has done her the world of good and she's ideal for mares' novice hurdles.
Quickbuck
4g Walk In The Park - Buck's Blue
Michael Blencowe
7-3
RPR 93b
He shaped with encouragement on his last bumper run. He's grown and filled out since and has the ability to go far over hurdles
Rapid Flight
5g Midnight Legend - Spring Flight
The Queen
53-F106
RPR 104c OR 113c
We'd been waiting an eternity for some cut in the ground and in the end I let him go to Huntingdon last week for his chasing debut. He jumped well but wants softer ground and probably further than two and a half miles.
Rather Be
10g Oscar - Irish Wedding
Eventmasters Racing
12/B59P/
RPR 153c OR 143c
A super individual, he has bags of talent but needs some luck to go with it having been off for more than two years. His owners have been incredibly patient and I'd love to reward them by getting him back. He's getting there, albeit slowly.
Royal Ruby
9g Yeats - Close Harmony
Rita Brown
3/557/13
RPR 125c OR 116c
Being off for more than 500 days didn't stop him jumping wonderfully and winning over fences at Stratford in the summer, although that caught the handicapper's attention. That said, I'm sure he can progress as a chaser.
Russian Ruler
4g Sholokhov - Hot Choice
Unique Financial Racing Partnership
1
RPR 98b
We like him a lot and he beat another of ours – Surrey Quest – on his debut, so I'm sure the form is solid. He's a fantastic individual set for a fruitful time over hurdles.
Scarpia
7g Sans Frontieres - Bunglasha Lady
Mrs T Brown
24/74415-
RPR 110h OR 116h
He'd been consistent over hurdles before winning at Fontwell. He should still have improvement in him and could easily jump a fence, but he might have more to offer as a hurdler first.
Star quality
Shishkin
7g Sholokhov - Labarynth
Marie Donnelly
1/11111-
RPR 174c OR 169c
Switching to fences was the obvious thing to do after he won the Supreme and he never put a foot wrong – he was exemplary all the way through to winning the Arkle and a Grade 1 at Aintree. He's done phenomenally over the summer, growing and strengthening in every area. He looks completely different from last term, which suggests he can improve, which might be needed as the two-mile chase division is going to be strong. We'll go for the Tingle Creek and then down the Champion Chase route, and the hope is he's our next superstar. He has a long way to go fill the boots of Sprinter Sacre and Altior, but he has all the attributes and is the most spectacular horse.
Son Of Camas
6g Creachadoir - Camas
Ever Hopeful
P/P304-4
RPR 132c OR 127c
He has ability and I seriously like him, but I'm just not sure what trip is ideal. He's a competent jumper and has made the frame over fences. He's still a novice and I hope he can give his new connections enormous fun.
Steal A March
6g Mount Nelson - Side Step
The Queen
4/36P12-
RPR 125h OR 124h
He's always jumped well and was consistent as we stepped him up in trip over hurdles, but switching to fences could be something to savour.
Storm Of Intrigue
9g Oscar - Storminoora
Oscar Singh & Priya Purewal
10/3/
RPR 129h
Things haven't gone his way, but he was a heartening third in a hot race at Newbury when last seen in March 2019. We've got to get him back, but I don't think that's far off and he could develop into a fine novice chaser as he's a fantastic, substantial horse.
Sunrise Ruby
7m Sholokhov - Maryota
Blunt, Breslin, Duffy, Slattery
1083-67
RPR 122h OR 119h
She never lets us down. She could still go on over two and a half miles on a sound surface, but chasing is definitely an option if needed.
Surfman
5g Kingman - Shimmering Surf
Peter Winkworth
31/138/ (Flat form)
A beautiful, big horse, he ran in the Prix du Jockey Club for Roger Varian two years ago and is one to note, particularly if he can be as successful over hurdles as he was on the Flat. He's spent time with Henrietta Knight and is coming along, but won't go anywhere until the rain arrives.
Surrey Quest
4g Milan - Roztoc
Surrey Racing (sq)
2
RPR 94b
He was second at Warwick to Russian Ruler, a horse we think a huge amount of. He's grown and should mature into a terrific novice hurdler.
Swapped
4g Sinndar - La Bezizais
A & M Speelman
Unraced
He showed plenty in the spring and almost ran but pulled some muscles. We put him away and that won't have done any harm. He looks the part and will make his debut any second now.
The Carpenter
5g Shantaram - Just Another Penny
The Owners Group 086
2-
RPR 111b
He was second in an Irish bumper and is every inch a class act. He'll likely start over hurdles but looks a cracking chaser in the making.
The Bomber Liston
5g Yeats - True Britannia
JP McManus
32-31
RPR 112h OR 122
He was entitled to win at Uttoxeter this month, but I think the handicapper has overrated the race. Admittedly, he won easily and can carry on down the novice hurdle route.
Theatre Glory
4f Fame And Glory - Native Beauty
Canter Banter Racing 2
1
RPR 93b
She's an attractive filly who was a cosy winner of a Worcester bumper. She's come on over the summer and should go far in mares' novice hurdles.
Tweed Skirt
4f Martaline - Theatre Girl
Just Four Men With Rose Tinted Glasses
136-
RPR 106b
She's stunning. She ran a creditable sixth in the mares' bumper at Aintree but is better than that. She schooled splendidly in the spring, so fingers crossed she can take high rank as a novice hurdler.
Valsheda
6g Milan - Candy Creek
Richard & Lizzie Kelvin-Hughes
21-
RPR 117h
Patience has been the name of the game with this handsome chap, who's big and maybe even still growing. He had two runs over hurdles but screams chaser. There should be a vast amount to come.
Walking On Air
4g Walk In The Park - Refinement
Doreen Tabor
2-
RPR 111b
He caught the eye at home before a second on his debut at Kempton behind what I think was a decent horse [Shallwehaveonemore]. A touch of colic meant he didn't run again, but that wasn't a problem and he'll appreciate a trip and soft ground. He should make an awesome staying novice hurdler and then chaser down the line. I love him.
Wave The Wand
4g Gentlewave - Magic Score
The Queen
Unraced
I have lots of time for him. He was big and on the leggy side but learned the ropes in the spring despite being unlikely to make the track. He's summered wonderfully.
Westwood Ryder
4g Flemensfirth - Beeverstown Girl
The Albatross Club
2
RPR 93b
He can only improve from his debut second at Huntingdon as he was on the weak side, but time is essential with Flemensfirths. He's grown and undoubtedly has it in him to make a smart novice hurdler.
Will Carver
6g Califet - Rock Angel
Owners Group 064
932-11
RPR 134h OR 132h
He missed some time but showed what he was capable of last season and in the new campaign when he won twice over hurdles, leaving him a novice this term. That could be useful, but I'm convinced he'll be better as a chaser.
Wiseguy
5g Fame And Glory - Sunset Queen
Sue Magnier & Linda Shanahan
1-
RPR 113b
He needed time but will be worth it. He won his bumper in smooth fashion so is all set for novice hurdling, and I'll be dismayed if that isn't lucrative for him.
For the future...
We've done some constructive business in the summer transfer window and have assembled an exciting bunch I hope will become familiar names over the next few years.
Major Sting was here last year and his claim to fame is being related to Amtrak Express, our first ever winner from Seven Barrows, while of the four-year-olds Bridal Knot has a link to our past being a Walk In The Park half-sister to Might Bite and Beat That. She goes nicely, developed over the summer, is nearly ready and one to look forward to. So is Fishcake, Monkfish's racy half-sister by Mahler.
Rudy Caprice, a powerful Sholokhov, nearly ran in the spring and has grown considerably, so will probably go for a bumper before hurdling, which would also be the blueprint for Scarpered, a handsome son of Getaway with a lovely temperament.
Hyland, who is by Turgeon, has also improved over the summer so could follow that route too. I Am Rocco is an athletic Kayf Tara who spent time with Henrietta Knight and should be a smart novice hurdler, as should Hurricane Le Dun, a giant Doctor Dino gelding who has ability, a great attitude and may swerve a bumper.
Middleham Park Racing have a handful of promising youngsters including a well-related son of Blue Bresil called Kingsand Bay and the well-educated Propelled, who is also choicely bred and just missed running in the spring when the ground dried. He's by Kapgarde, the same sire of their Hana Collonges, a pretty filly who should win a bumper, which is also the case for Hello Baloo, a daughter of Flemensfirth related to Oscar Whisky, who was such a firm favourite here a few years ago.
The Waley-Cohen family will lease an exquisite unnamed Blue Bresil filly to the Turf Club, while Firestep's Leading Light half-sister is for sale and very forward, so should be ready before Christmas, and we think the world of her older brother.
Iolaos Du Mou is also for sale and is a Coastal Path who won't take long. He's strong, advanced and really nice – a smart prospect. The same goes for Royal Max, who was irresistible at the sales and appears an early, precocious son of Maxios.
Peace Of Rome, by Jukebox Jury, is smashing and another three-year-old in the mould of being early, while we've an unnamed Sixties Icon, who is also quite advanced.
Pat Pugh has a lovely gelding by Mahler, a sire we like, who is distantly related to Altior, although that's not the reason we bought him.
Other three-year-olds to note include a stunning grey by Sholokhov called Benefact, Boom Boom, a cracking Califet, Hands Off, a Getaway stamped with class, and Wind Of Fortune, who is by Shirocco and has the size and scope to shine.
Brave Jen is a beautiful Kayf Tara and touchingly named, and Meadowsuite – a robust daughter of Spanish Moon – is named in honour of Meadowsweet, a Ludlow bumper winner in December who suffered a fatal accident.
Two for the Tracker
A couple of dark horses. I'm really excited about Kincardine for the Queen, and I love Walking On Air.
1 -
Jumps Stable Tours COLIN TIZZARD 2021--2022
Amarillo Sky
Five-year-old gelding
Westerner (sire) - Bag Of Tricks (dam)
Owner: JP Romans & Taylor, O'Dwyer
Form figures: 4710-16
Racing Post Rating: 138 (hurdles); Official rating 129 (hurdles)
We're going to go chasing with him. He travelled quite well in the Welsh Champion Hurdle but might have just needed the run a little bit. He jumps real good and he'll run in a 2m novice handicap chase at Chepstow tomorrow. I think he'll be better over fences.
Atakan
5g Sinndar - Accusation
The Reserve Tankers
5
RPR 106b
We were pleased with his first run at the weekend. He's quite workmanlike on the gallops so we weren't sure what to expect. He kept galloping through the line, and he's from a strong-staying German family so he'll probably improve for that no end. We'll leave him over two and a half for now. There should be more to come.
Bertie Wooster
3g Beat Hollow - Fair Ina
Mrs C Knowles
Unraced
A nice, big Beat Hollow we bought at the Land Rover Sale, he's a baby so we'll run him in a bumper. He's a half-brother to Fayonagh and is a well put-together horse and looks quite nice.
Birdman Bob
4g Flemensfirth - Brijomi Queen
Taylor & O'Dwyer
Unraced
He wants a bit of dig in the ground but he's got a fantastic pedigree, being by Flemensfirth and out of a half-sister to Monalee.
Bold Conduct
7g Stowaway - Vics Miller
J P Romans & Terry Warner
1/ (point-to-point)
RPR 94p
He won his point-to-point and is a massive horse. He still hasn't run for us – last season he did a pelvis through the winter and when he was ready the ground wasn't right. He shows a huge amount of ability at home and we're excited about starting him off at Exeter today.
Butterflycollector
3g Flemensfirth - Jolivia
Susan and John Waterworth
Unraced
Another exciting three-year-old and a really nice-looking filly. She's a half-sister to Mount Ida and Sizing Tennessee, who won the Ladbrokes Trophy for us. She'll run in a couple of bumpers at the backend of the season and could be anything.
Christmas In April
9g Crillon - Similaresisoldofa
Swallowfield Racing
2PP4-12
RPR 143c OR 134c
He won at the beginning of this season and ran really well on Sunday when I think we bumped into one of Venetia Williams' [Hold That Taught] who was backed. He loves those marathon trips and we might look for more of the regional nationals. The Welsh National is an option, although he was beaten in it last season.
Copperhead
7g Sulamani - How's Business
Mrs G C Pritchard
1F/PP50-
RPR 158c OR 148c
He was wrong all last season but we think he's back to where he should be. He was a great novice chaser and remains on a high mark, though, so there's no easy option. We might start off in the Badger Beers and go from there, but we'll stay chasing with him this season.
Dylan's Double
4g Getaway - Summer Again
Brocade Racing
Unraced
He's a nice four-year-old and was in training throughout last season. He'll start in a bumper at Chepstow tomorrow and then go novice hurdling, but he showed enough on a racecourse gallop. He's a lovely stamp of a horse and gets his name as he looks just like Hey Big Spender, whose stable name was Dylan.
Earth Business
5g Westerner - Shellys Creek
Mrs Catherine Penny
383-4
RPR 110 OR 117
He was probably a little bit tired when he was fourth at Chepstow last time. He'll go for a 2m4f handicap hurdle soon and we still think he's quite nice.
Eldorado Allen
7g Khalkevi - Hesmeralda
JP Romans & Terry Warner
114225-
RPR 158c OR 151c
He starts off in the Haldon Gold Cup on Tuesday. He's rated 151, so if he runs a big race then that'll nearly put him up into top Graded races. He was second in the Arkle last season so he's clearly a smart horse. I think in time we'll step him up in trip – we were excited to run at Aintree last season over two and a half miles but he ran as flat as a pancake. Quite a few of ours didn't come on from Cheltenham like other years because they weren't 100 per cent all season. Two and a quarter miles around Exeter is a lovely place to start, with the view of stepping up in trip as we go along.
Elegant Escape
9g Dubai Destination - Graineuaile
J P Romans
6-236P0/
RPR 167c OR 160c
He's back in and looks really well. The National is his main target this season. We might go to Cheltenham on Saturday week for a hurdle race and then we'll give him a spin around Aintree in the Becher Chase.
Elixir De Nutz
7g Al Namix - Nutz
Terry Warner
111/77-2
RPR 126c OR 144c
We're happy with him and we'll go novice chasing as soon as the ground is right. He's a Grade 1 winner and we ran him only once last season. He's very fragile so we'll wait until it's soft and I expect he'll stay at two miles.
Faustinovick
7g Black Sam Bellamy - Cormorant Cove
The Faustinovick Syndicate
422222-
RPR 130c OR 124c
He's been second seven times from 11 runs but he hasn't done a lot wrong. Black Sam Bellamys are late developers and he should be a good, fun horse. He could run in the boys' race at Wincanton on Saturday. He should be competitive off his mark.
Star quality
Fiddlerontheroof
7g Stowaway - Inquisitive Look
Taylor, Burley & O'Dwyer
22223-1
RPR 158c OR 148c
The Colin Parker had been our target for a long time and it was great to see him win it on Sunday. It looked a hot race on paper and was a good one to watch, too, so we were delighted with him. It was a lovely start, I think he's a real good horse and I have no doubt there's a big one in him. The boys who own him think he could win a Betfair Chase, so we think he should be competitive in a Ladbrokes Trophy off 148. We'll have a think about it over the next week. He won a Tolworth and he got better as we went further last season. He's very relaxed in his races and stayed the trip well at Cheltenham. We're hoping he makes up into a Gold Cup horse.
Getmegold
6g Getaway - Sunset Gold
Anne Broome and Wendy Carter
34/63-6
RPR 110h
He was bought to be a decent horse. I think he just got tired on the ground at Ffos Las but travelled nicely. He'll get a mark and we'll go chasing.
Helford River
7g Presenting - Lovely Origny
Brocade Racing
273113
RPR 101c OR 97c
He's had a great summer having won twice. The soft ground may have caught his wind out last time. He'll have a break now but could do well in the spring.
I Shut That D'Or
3g Barastraight - Anicka D'Or
JK Powell Racing
Unraced
We bought him at Doncaster as he's related to Ultragold but he's one of our more forward three-year-olds. He'll be ready around the new year.
Investment Manager
5g Nathaniel - Two Days In Paris
Brocade Racing
65582-1
RPR 110h OR 112
He won really nicely at Newton Abbot the other day and we've always thought he was really sharp. The handicapper has put him up 6lb but we think he can improve. Last season he was learning on the job and hopefully he'll continue to progress.
Dark horse
JPR One
4g Court Cave - Lady Knightess
JP Romans
Unraced
He shows a touch of class on the gallops at home and jumps nice. We like to think he'll be one of our nicer novice hurdlers this season. We'll start over two miles as he looks pretty sharp.
Kauto The King
7g Ballingarry - Kauto Luisa
Jenny Perry and Celia Goaman
F411-10
RPR 131c OR 127c
He won last four last season so he's high in the handicap. We might go to Newbury on Thursday. He likes a bit of decent ground so we'll look to have a strong spring campaign.
Killer Kane
6g Oscar - Native Idea
JP Romans & Taylor, O'Dwyer
1/241-3
RPR 128h OR 128h
He ran a beautiful race at Carlisle on Sunday, he jumped great and just got tired from two out. Wherever we go with him next he'll take a lot of beating. He was bought to be a chaser and he should develop through the season. I think two and a half miles is fine for him now and we might look at a race at the Ladbrokes Trophy meeting for him. He should be one of our better novice chasers and hopefully he'll progress right up through. I like him a lot.
King Of Lombardy
3g Milan - Uranna
The Wychwood Partnership
Unraced
We bought him at the Derby Sale. He's got a great pedigree, being out of a Listed-winning mare, and is a big boy so we'll take our time. He looks a lovely prospect.
L'Air Du Vent
7g Coastal Path - Bleu Perle
Brocade Racing
5/31PF5-
RPR 142c OR 133c
I think he's on a real winnable mark. We'll try to place him right as he goes well fresh and can lose a bit of a condition after his races. I'm tempted by the Badger Beers as he doesn't mind a bit of decent ground. On his day he's got ability.
Lamanver Pippin
8g Apple Tree - Lamanver Homerun
Dr Donna Christensen
3/37P7P-
RPR 140c OR 123c
We struggled with him last season but we didn't have him right. He's a little bit quirky but he's got an engine. If all goes well at Exeter today he could be one for a Welsh National.
Lanspark
6g Milan - Sparky May
Ruxley Holdings Ltd
4581-
RPR 104h OR 104h
He's a fun horse and we think he's on a workable mark. He was in a point-to-point yard before we had him so we'll go chasing and he could improve.
Star quality
Lostintranslation
9g Flemensfirth - Falika
Taylor & O'Dwyer
P3/3P5P-
RPR 172c OR 162c
He's really well and looks a million dollars. He was hobdayed through the summer and has had the full job. I'd like to take him for a racecourse gallop first but we're not going to rush him and he'll only run when we're sure he's totally 100 per cent. He's entered in the Ladbrokes Trophy but the Many Clouds at Aintree [December 4] is in the back of our minds as a starting point. We're keeping our options open. He's got a bit to prove, but on his day we know he's a very, very good horse. We think we've got him back to somewhere like his best.
Mister Malarky
8g Malinas - Priscilla
Wendy & Malcolm Hezel
173P-05
RPR 161c OR 151c
He's won big races in each of the last two seasons and is now right up there in the handicap, which makes life tricky. He'll disappoint us a few times – he's a bit like that – but then drop to a winnable mark and run well on a going day. He'll pop up again at some point. I don't think we'd go back for the Grand National.
Star quality
Native River
11g Indian River - Native Mo
Brocade Racing
11-3143
RPR 177c OR 168c
When he gets his conditions he's very, very good. He ended up being the top-rated chaser in Britain after the Cotswold Chase at Sandown; it was a hell of a performance. He has become ground-dependent as he's got older and it's no fun seeing him pushed along on good ground as he's flat out, so we won't be putting him in that situation. He's in beautiful form and looks magnificent. If the Betfair Chase went soft he could start there. He'll have a Gold Cup entry but we're concentrating on running him in his best conditions. He's a hell of a chap and he's been an absolute legend so we just want to look after him but we still think in his conditions he's capable of winning one of those Graded races.
No Hubs No Hoobs
5g Flemensfirth - Miss Brandywell
Taylor & O'Dwyer
066-4
RPR 108h OR 107h
He's a huge horse and the penny's starting to drop now. He's got his rating so we'll go handicapping but we're not sure whether we'll try chasing with him yet. He was an expensive store and he's grown into himself so I'm sure he'll turn into a nice racehorse. He's starting on the right type of mark.
Numbers Man
5g Arctic Cosmos - Duchessofthehall
The Reserve Tankers
564-02
RPR 115c OR 108c
I still think he's a bit better than we've seen and he might just have bumped into one the last day at Ffos Las. He's sharpened up for his last race.
Ofalltheginjoints
7g Stowaway – Dinos Luso
The Reserve Tankers
14P5-P5
RPR 145c OR 137c
He had a bit of a bad run at Uttoxeter and I don't think he tried too hard, so we'll try some headgear. He'll go for the Badger Beers next, but he's got a few questions to answer.
Oscar Elite
6g Oscar - Lady Elite
Mrs Mary-Ann Middleton
119323-
RPR 142h OR 139h
We'll look at the next Cheltenham meeting to start him off over fences. We took him out there the last day as it was too quick – he won twice on heavy last season and it's the wrong time to be taking risks with our best novice chaser on form. There's loads of options for him and we're working towards going back to Cheltenham in March.
Rectory Oak
6g Oscar - Betty Roe
Mrs GC Pritchard
2/477-
RPR 81h
He was really sick last autumn but I think he'll be all right. He's a gorgeous horse and he's shown us he's got ability. He's ready to run soon and he'll be competitive when he gets his handicap mark.
Reserve Tank
7g Jeremy – Lady Bellamy
The Reserve Tankers
/5PP-52F
RPR 156c 155h OR 139c 139h
He's fine and trotted up well after his fall last week. He was running a nice race and if he hadn't tipped up at the last he would've been second or third. He had a touch of an injury at the start of last season from Cheltenham the year before. When he's right he's a talented horse but we'll look after him as he's a spring horse, when we think he'll be competitive in a nice handicap.
Rose Of Arcadia
6m Arcadio - Rosie Lea
Cheveley Park Stud
11/4215-
RPR 117h OR 120h
She's lovely. I thought she was going to run a big race in the Mares' Final at Newbury but she hurt herself about two or three out. She'll start off in the decent 2m5f mares' handicap hurdle at Wincanton on Badger Beers day but it won't be long until she goes chasing. She looks fantastic at the moment.
Salcombe
5m Geordieland - Pems Gift
The FTC Syndicate
2
RPR 94b
She looks a real fun horse and will be entered up soon. She can make a good bit of money out of all the bonuses as she's British-bred, so we'll aim for those races. She ran a nice race first time out and looks a good mare.
Scarface
4g Milan - Consider Her Lucky
Taylor & O'Dwyer
5
RPR 98b
He's a nice Milan and ran a great race first time up. Our four-year-olds have been needing the run and he learned a lot from that race. He looks like he's improved a ton for it already so we'll look forward to running again.
Dark horse
Sherborne
5g Getaway - Luck Of The Deise
Sharp, Nicholas & Kennington
24-
RPR 111b
He could have won first time out and travelled well before flattening out and finishing fourth at Warwick. We got kicked at the start at Newton Abbot last month so we'll instead start off over hurdles at Exeter on Tuesday. He's a lovely, beautiful-looking horse and we're very much looking forward to him – I think he's quite smart. We'll start off at two miles but he'll end up getting a bit further.
Shirocco's Dream
6m Shirocco - Dream Function
JP Romans, Taylor, O'Dwyer
21/53-
RPR 109h
She was second to Rose Of Arcadia in a point-to-point, but last season she wasn't quite right. She'll probably go straight chasing and will want the ground on the softer side.
Sixty Dollars More
5g Buck's Boum - Sacree City
Wendy and Malcolm Hezel
9594-02
RPR 99h OR 97h
He ran really well when second at Fontwell the other week. He's just a good handicapper and I think the penny's dropping. I'd like to think he's another off a mark which should be workable.
Slate House
9g Presenting - Bay Pearl
Eric Jones, Geoff Nicholas, John Romans
P6/P30-8
RPR 159c 145h OR 145c 140h
He's got a bit of arthritis in his knee from when he fell at Aintree as a novice and that's played him up. He ran in the Grade 2 hurdle at Wetherby on Saturday, it was probably too good a race. He's come out of it fine and it was good to get the run under his belt. We might look at handicaps now. He did win a Grade 1 chase, though, and we'll keep going while the knee isn't playing up.
So Said I
5m Malinas - Wassailing Queen
And So Say All Of Us Partnership
342-42
RPR 112h OR 112h
She ran a cracker the other day and we think she's capable of winning a novice, where she can pick up some good money with the GBB bonus.
Storm Home
9g King's Theatre - Miss Mayberry
JP Romans
25-211F
RPR 151c OR 145c
He had a brilliant summer but he's quite highly rated off 145. That said, he won a good bit of prize-money in his two wins at Uttoxeter and we've been really pleased with him. He fell the last day but he was taken on and it might be he's paying the price for a hard season. He wants good ground and we could go to the Badger Beers if there's not too much rain but we'll see.
Striking A Pose
5g Getaway - Clonsingle Native
I & C Gosden, M Sharp & G Kennington
/3311PU-
RPR 132h OR 128h
He's a nice horse who will probably start off at Exeter on November 10. We're excited to take him chasing as we feel he'll be a better horse over fences, especially as he won an English point-to-point. He's rated 128 now but we expect him to progress. He won over 2m5½f and 2m2½f last season but he'll probably want two and a half miles and then we can step him up in trip as we go.
Star quality
The Big Breakaway
6g Getaway – Princess Mairead
Eric Jones, Geoff Nicholas, John Romans
1223P-F
RPR 152c OR 148c
If he hadn't have tipped over at the last at Newton Abbot we would have been delighted with his run, finishing behind Bravemansgame giving him 12lb. I think he'd be near favourite for the Ladbrokes Trophy as well, which he's got an entry for. We discussed going to Sandown for the Future Stars but that's up in the air at the moment, he could just go straight to Newbury. He's got a big engine and a lot of ability, and there's no quirks with him. Like Fiddlerontheroof, he needs to find another stone to be a competitive Gold Cup horse but he's only a six-year-old and we've got plenty of time.
The Changing Man
4g Walk In The Park - Bitofapuzzle
Susan and John Waterworth
7
RPR 81b
He's a gorgeous horse and has a great pedigree, being out of Grade 1 winner Bitofapuzzle. I thought he ran a bit green on his debut at Newton Abbot but he seems to have improved a lot for it. We'll take our time and he'll run in another bumper before too long.
The Strap Man
7g Schiaparelli - Lady Racquet
Mary Messenger, Victoria & J M Buob-Aldorf
2P3/ (point-to-point)
RPR 87p
He hasn't run for us yet but was ready at the backend of last season before the ground went. He's a proper big winter horse and he's not far off.
The Wherryman
3g Telescope - La Perrotine
Susan and John Waterworth
Unraced
He's a half-brother to Sizing John and is another nice, big three-year-old. We might get a run into him later in the season but he's got a lovely page and he'll be one we take our time with.
The Widdow Maker
7g Arvico - Countess Point
Sax Purdie
/783110-
RPR 130h OR 128h
He won twice for us last season and the form looks to be working out really well. We've recently done his wind and we'll go chasing next. He seems a fair horse.
Triple Trade
5g Norse Dancer - Doubly Guest
Sjs Racing
5-3
RPR 112h
He ran well when third at Newton Abbot a couple of weeks ago. He's developing well and will go for a novice hurdle in a fortnight. He's nearly good enough to win one, but if not we'll get a handicap mark and then he'll be winning.
Vision Des Flos
8g Balko - Marie Royale
Ann and Alan Potts Ltd
33511P
RPR 146c OR 132c
He was pulled up at Wincanton last month as he was too keen and that's always going to be a problem over three and a quarter miles. He didn't settle and ran with the choke out so he didn't help himself. Before that he'd been running well off his reduced mark and won his previous two races. He might not be the horse he once was but we might sneak him into the Paddy Power Gold Cup off bottom weight if it's good ground.
War Lord
6g Jukebox Jury - Westalin
The Wychwood Partnership
13047-1
RPR 144c OR 139c
Dropping back to two miles looked a good move as he won nicely at Newton Abbot on his first start over fences. That opens up a few doors for him now and we could go up to Carlisle for a graduation chase next Monday which is worth £50,000. He was a decent hurdler and we believe he'll be an even better chaser – he looks a slick jumper.
Western Baron
4g Westerner - Aylesbury Park
The Alyasan Partnership
Unraced
He's related to some good horses. He was in training all of last season and will be running in a bumper. We had a little bit of a hold-up so I'd say he's a month away.
Wetakecareofourown
4g Mahler - Cooksgrove Lady
Taylor & O'Dwyer
Unraced
A huge horse who has come over from Ireland recently. We'll take our time and look to run around Christmas. He's come with a bit of a reputation but he looks the part. We're looking forward to him.
White Moon
9g Sholokhov - Westalin
Brocade Racing
P07/875-
RPR 141c OR 120c
He has a bit of wear and tear but we're happy with how he is after a break and he looks to be in good nick. I expect he'll start off in November.
Unnamed
4g Getaway - The Wicked Kipper
Available
Unraced
He's out of a full-sister to Cue Card so we're all excited about him. He seems pretty sharp.
Two for the Tracker
JPR One looks a lovely novice hurdler and goes well, while Investment Manager is progressive and might win a couple more.
Expert view
The good news for followers of a stable that endures a disappointing season is that it will inevitably house a number of horses who are well handicapped the following campaign.
After years of spectacular progress and subsequent consolidation near the top of the trainers' tree, Team Tizzard dropped a few branches last term with only 37 winners.
Never forget the old maxim, 'form is temporary; class is permanent'. Punters can take advantage of what promises to be a much better 2021-22 season by latching on to Copperhead and Rose Of Arcadia.
Copperhead oozed star quality when landing the 2020 Reynoldstown Novices' Chase at Ascot by an impressive 17 lengths. He simply didn't look the same horse last season but is still only seven and there is ample time for him to bounce back and win a huge prize.
Comments from Joe Tizzard that Copperhead was "wrong all last season" suggest you should put a line through his last four runs and focus firmly on the future.
If you stop the video of Newbury’s 2021 EBF Mares' Final before the second-last you'd form the definite impression that Rose Of Arcadia, who had tanked into contention, would win easily.
The fact that she stopped quickly after being shaken up means punters can back her off a mark of 120 when she reappears, and it could be a gift if she's fully back on song.
Helford River has taken very well to fences this term, winning at Newton Abbot and Fontwell, yet still maintains a sub-100 mark.
Testing terrain found out the son of Presenting at Fontwell last time, but I have a strong feeling he could add two or three more wins to his tally in the spring when the ground dries out again. He jumps beautifully and remains open to further improvement.
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David Pipe stable tours 2021--2022
Star quality
Adagio
Four-year-old gelding
Wiener Walzer (sire) - Aspidistra (dam)
Owner: Bryan Drew And Friends / Prof C Tisdall
Form figures: 21122-2
Racing Post Rating 154 (hurdles); Official Rating 147 (hurdles)
He ran a great race to finish second in the Greatwood under top weight; it would have been hard to win but he performed very well. I think it was a career-best and we'll look at the International next. He deserves to have a go there and he likes it around Cheltenham. He did amazing last season and the strength of the four-year-olds doesn't look too bad. We'd love to think and dream that he'll end up Champion Hurdle class. He's got to improve but we hope he can – he had a bit of a rushed preparation to get to Cheltenham so we hope there's more to come.
Anglers Crag
6g Multiplex - Overyou
Derrick Mossop
1/1393-
RPR 117b
We haven't had him that long but he had some good bumper form in Ireland. He's had a wind op and he'll go over hurdles this season but will develop into a lovely three-mile chaser in time. He gallops all day and looks like he'll want soft ground.
Astigar
5g No Risk At All - Sissi De Teille
The Angove Family
22P2-
RPR 120h OR 123h
We know a lot about the family as he's related to Ramses De Teillee. He unfortunately picked up an injury so won't be out until the second half of the season. He's a lovely horse, though, and there's more to come.
Brinkley
6g Martaline - Royale Majesty
Brocade Racing
31/P110-
RPR 149h OR 148h
He might go for the Fixed Brush at Haydock on Saturday. The ground might not be soft enough for him but we could still take our chance. He loves soft ground and he's always looked a chaser but if it went well we might have to chat to the owners as to whether it's hurdles or fences for the rest of the season.
Bumpy Johnson
5g Imperial Monarch - Country Flora
Brocade Racing
F/1373-2
RPR 120h OR 120h
He ran well on his first start at Newbury and 2m½f on that [good] ground was probably quick enough. He's not been a natural on the track but that was the best he's jumped. We'll step him up in trip and we'll probably stick to hurdles. He's a good work horse at home so hopefully we can eke a little more out of him.
Dell'Arca
12g Sholokov - Daisy Belle
Prof Caroline Tisdall
58-1775
RPR 154h OR 126h
He ran well at Newbury and was dropped another 1lb so I'm sure he'll be winning soon. Once he says he's had enough we'll retire him but he's full of life.
Eden Du Houx
7g Irish Wells - Maralypha
Prof Caroline Tisdall
44P58-1
RPR 133c OR 133c
I've run him over every trip possible but ultimately soft ground is important. He won nicely last time and the wind op appeared to help. He finished the race strongly so hopefully he can build on it. He probably wants two and a half miles.
Gericault Roque
5g Montmartre - Nijinska Delaroque
Prof Caroline Tisdall and Bryan Drew
4/2131-3
RPR 125c OR 123c
He ran okay and jumped well at Wetherby but the ground wasn't soft enough for him. He possibly wants a step up in trip now. He strengthened up well over the summer and hopefully can have a good season.
Grangeclare Glory
6g Fame And Glory - Annies Joy
Prof Caroline Tisdall
9/43P-12
RPR 118h OR 118h
He's started the season well and he doesn't mind the sort of ground around at the moment. He might run at Kempton next Monday.
Heure De Gloire
4f Kapgarde - Lounoas
Mrs J P E Cunningham & G M Cunningham
12-
RPR 113h OR 120h
She just ran once last season, finishing second, and she's had a wind op and summered well. She's quite keen in her races and at home but is more relaxed now. We'll start off over two miles on soft ground but she might get a bit further.
Induno
7g Flemensfirth - Vast Consumption
RA Bartlett
2/113/4-
RPR 121h OR 117h
He picked up an injury after the November meeting at Cheltenham last season. We'll stick to hurdles at present and he'll go to either Chepstow on Friday or Uttoxeter on Sunday.
Dark horse
Israel Champ
6g Milan - La Dariska
John White & Anne Underhill
1/6110/
RPR 133b
He picked up a tendon injury this time last season, which was frustrating, but he's back cantering and will be out around Christmas. He had very good bumper form, particularly at Ascot when he beat Soaring Glory giving him 4lb, so he'll be exciting going over hurdles. I'd imagine we'll start over two miles but he could get further. He's a beast of a horse and one we have high hopes for.
Ladykiller
5g Kamsin - Lady Jacamira
Prof Caroline Tisdall and Bryan Drew
3-
RPR 106h
He's talented but quirky and not the easiest to train. He just ran once over hurdles and wouldn't mind the soft ground. He'll be out in a month.
Leoncavallo
9g Cape Cross - Nafura
ValueRacingClub.co.uk
164-32
RPR 147h OR 140h
He's a celebrity of a horse and it was great to see him run his heart out at Ascot last time. He might be in the grip of the handicapper now but we'll contest the big 2m handicap hurdles and give his owners plenty of fun and hopefully a good bit of prize-money. He might be out this week at Ascot or Haydock.
Little Red Lion
7g Sans Frontieres - Rever Up
Prof Caroline Tisdall
B11F1F-
RPR 120c OR 119c
I thought he looked to be going okay in the Eider before he came down. He loves the mud and stays all day. We've had him since he was a three-year-old and he's been so backward, he's only just coming to himself now. Life will get tougher but hopefully he'll progress in those marathon races. He's entered this week but probably wouldn't run as he wants it softer.
Martinhal
6g Westerner - Gweedara
Mrs Lynne Maclennan
1/44110-
RPR 132h OR 133h
He had a good season and we could start him off in the Betfair Exchange Stayers' Handicap Hurdle with Brinkley, although he'd also want softer ground. I think he's stronger and more mature this year and gives the impression he'll gallop all day.
Neon Moon
5g No Risk At All - Hidden Horizons
Brocade Racing
P/1461-0
RPR 116h OR 118h
He ran well for a long way at Cheltenham and showed a lot of pace early on, so we might drop him back in trip. He probably doesn't like the ground too soft. Hopefully there's more to come.
New Age Dawning
7g Stowaway - Captain Supreme
Brocade Racing
2/121/
RPR 130h OR 133h
He's been off for a while but he's about a month away. We'll probably go straight over fences and he's got some good form to his name. If we can keep in one piece I can see him developing into a lovely three-mile chaser.
Panic Attack
5m Canford Cliffs - Toto Corde Meo
Bryan Drew
0183-24
RPR 122h OR 121h
She picked up a nasty cut in her last race which will keep her off for a while. When she comes back it'll be handicaps between two and a half miles and three.
Ramses De Teillee
9g Martaline - Princesse D'Orton
John White & Anne Underhill
17049-3
RPR 158c 150h OR 147c 144h
A lovely horse who tries his heart out. He had a nice race over hurdles and will be eligible for veterans' races at the turn of the year. He's entered at Haydock on Saturday but would want it softer.
Red Lion Lad
5g Flemensfirth - Hotline
Prof C Tisdall & Black Star
1/363-
RPR 115h OR 115h
He's a bit big and awkward but has got ability. He's stronger this season and had a wind op. He should develop into a nice three-mile chaser. He was a boy last season, he's a man now.
Star quality
Remastered
8g Network - Cathodine Cayras
Brocade Racing
3/1115-3
RPR 152c 134h OR 146c 133c
He ran a cracker at Aintree, which was his prep for the Ladbrokes Trophy. We'll need help with the weather to see him at his best, though, as he'd need soft or heavy ground to have a chance. He fits the bill for the race and it looks tailormade for him given the ground. We think he's improved again and his hurdles run gives us confidence. We'll enter him in the Rehearsal in case it's softer there.
Romain De Senam
9g Saint Des Saints - Salvatrixe
Judith Wilson
64B143-
RPR 152c OR 145c
He's been everywhere but he's a nice Saturday horse over hurdles and fences. Most of his winning has been at two and a half miles but we'll try going up to three. He'll be out shortly and will also be eligible for veterans' races.
Sexy Lot
5m Camelot - Saldennahe
Peter Garnsworthy
122211-
RPR 127h OR 127h
A lovely mare. We think there's more to come but she picked up an injury so we won't see her until at least the second half of the season.
Siruh Du Lac
8g Turgeon - Margerie
John White & Anne Underhill
11/PF/U-7
RPR 154c 109h OR 143c 135h
He ran okay the other day for his first run of the season. He's in the King George and will go for those types of races but I don't know where he'll go next.
Thanksforthehelp
4g Martaline - Agathe Du Berlais
JP McManus
4
RPR 87b
He ran well in quite a hot bumper for the time of year. He's a very nice horse who has strengthened up. He should be a nice novice hurdler.
Umbrigado
7g Stowaway - Dame O'Neill
John White & Anne Underhill
1116-03
RPR 151c 146h OR 146c 137c
He ran okay at Bangor on better ground and he'd probably need further on that ground. When it's softer he'd be fine at that trip. We'll go back over fences too.
Via Dolorosa
9g Konig Shuffle - Millie Hurley
Judith Wilson
627-314
RPR 142c OR 132c
He ran a cracker when fourth in the Grand Sefton and will have an entry in the Becher. The softer the better for him.
Vieux Lion Rouge
12g Sabiango - Indecise
Prof Caroline Tisdall & John Gent
97/510F-7
RPR 160c OR 145c
He still seems to have it at home – he's more like a five-year-old than a 12-year-old. He ran a decent race first time out and will go for the Becher Chase.
For the future . . .
We've got nice juvenile hurdlers. We bought the first and second, Titian and Kolisi, from the last race at Doncaster. They handle soft ground and have a decent level of form. We also have Master Blaze and Kalzari. Kingofthewest goes nicely at home and will start off in a bumper. We've got Sibling, a full-sister to Talent, who was in training on the Flat but picked up a small injury.
Two for the tracker
El Paso Wood has won his last four in claimers in France and might do okay, and Red Lion Lad who has improved.
Expert view
It's fair to say the rebuilding process at Pond House has taken a bit longer than first anticipated. When David Pipe took over from father Martin in 2006, there was little change in the steady flow of winners.
In six of his first nine seasons, Pipe recorded more than 100 victories. Since then he's been on a six-season skid.
However, after the lows of just 33 winners in 2017-18, the yard has seen an upturn in fortune and now has an exciting string of young hurdlers and chasers to go to war with this campaign.
Top of that list might be Adagio, who ran a screamer to finish second to the well-handicapped West Cork in the Greatwood Hurdle at Cheltenham last Sunday. That performance off top weight indicated he might be able to compete at the top level over two miles this season.
Other smart hurdlers include Israel Champ, who won a couple of Listed bumpers two seasons ago and will look to pick up where he left off after a prolonged absence, and Induno, who has a similar profile.
Cheltenham could be the target for all three leading performers and it's interesting to note that Pipe has had 72 winners at that track – third-highest, just one short of Exeter and Newton Abbot – in his career.
Along with rare trips to Ayr and Carlisle proving profitable in the last five seasons, the best of Pipe's success has come at Chepstow (16-72, 22 per cent strike-rate, +£30.73 to £1 level stake). Watch out for his Welsh runners.
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Olly Murphy hopes his young and exciting squad can propel him into the "big time" as he enters his fifth season at Warren Chase Stables.
The 30-year-old has a strong hand in the novice hurdle division with a number of talented bumper winners, as well as more established stars, such as Brewin'upastorm, winner of the Grade 2 National Spirit Hurdle, and Itchy Feet, who was third in the Betway Bowl at Aintree.
"The highlight last season was Brewin'upastorm winning for the first time at Graded level," says Murphy, who had 80 winners last season.
"We have a strong team of novice hurdlers and it's an exciting time of year for a young trainer hoping to make that step up to the big time – we're just looking for the next star performer to stand out."
Total prize-money 2020-21 £634,998
Allavina
Six-year-old mare
Getaway (sire) - One Cool Kate (dam)
Owner: C Boultbee-Brooks
Form figures: 421101-
Racing Post Rating: 134h; Official Rating: 135h
She could become a Graded mare over fences. I don't know what went wrong at the Cheltenham Festival but she bounced back at Perth in April. We're going to start her in a beginners' chase.
Barony Legends
5g Yeats - Monty's Sister
Bective Stud
2-3
RPR 107b OR -
I thought he'd win his bumper at Southwell but the ground was too good for him and it turned into a sprint. He's a big, staying horse who will start in a maiden hurdle over two and a half miles.
Bombs Away
5g Westerner - Miss Greinton
Mrs J, Mrs M V & Mr J P Magnier & Mrs P Shanahan
2-
RPR 102b OR -
He's a brother to the smart Ribble Valley and was arguably an unlucky loser in his bumper. He was very keen but I was surprised at how well he hit the line. We'll start him off in a maiden hurdle.
Brewin’upastorm
8g Milan - Daraheen Diamond
Mrs Barbara Hester
U/65115-
RPR 158h OR 156h
He'll start off in a conditions race at Aintree over two and a half miles in November before going back to Fontwell for the National Spirit, which he won last season, and on to the Grade 1 Aintree Hurdle. He lost his confidence over fences and it took me a while to get him back. He's very good on his day but needs to put it all together.
Chanmpagnesuperover
6g Jeremy - Meldrum Hall
McNeill Family & Patrick and Scott Bryceland
24127P-
RPR 136h OR 134h
It was a mistake running him at Aintree after his run in the Albert Bartlett and I never had him quite right last season. He's schooled well and will start off in a novice chase in the next fortnight.
Chosen Port
5m Well Chosen - Despute
Bective Stud
1/263-
RPR 104b OR -
I couldn't believe I didn't win a bumper with her. We'll start her in a maiden hurdle over two or two and a half miles. She shows plenty of talent at home and is capable of winning lots of mares' races.
Contemplatemyfaith
5g Califet - Liss A Chroi
Owners Group 087
33-
RPR 96b OR -
He ran well in a bumper over two and a half miles in Ireland for Sam Curling and will gallop all day long. He wants a big track and will be a good staying horse in time. We'll start him in a maiden hurdle.
Copperless
6g Kayf Tara - Presenting Cooper
Aiden Murphy & Alan Peterson
3/211F-1
RPR 139h OR 141h
Unfortunately, he'll miss the first part of the season as he's got a small hairline fracture. He looked very good when winning the Swinton Hurdle in May and is on a reasonable mark. He'll come back in the spring and I'd love to aim him at the County Hurdle in March.
Corey's Courage
5m Dunaden - Valdas Queen
A P Racing
1-
RPR 105b OR -
She won a bumper on her first start, which was surprising as she was a bit of a late developer. She's schooled well and wants a bit of slow ground. We're going to start her off in a mares' maiden hurdle.
Doctor Ken
5g Doctor Dino - Kendoretta
Mrs Diana L Whateley
241-
RPR 108b OR -
He wasn't really a bumper horse but still won all the same. He jumps well and will start in a maiden hurdle over two and a half miles at Aintree on Sunday. He should develop into a gorgeous chaser.
Dr TJ Eckleburg
3g Lawman - Imtidaad
Dominic Burke & Tim Syder
512631
RPR 77f OR 73f
He's only just come to me from David O'Meara. He was a good winner on the Flat over a mile and a quarter. I'm looking forward to getting him schooled up as he could be a nice juvenile hurdler.
Dark horse
Duke Of Rockingham
5g Kayf Tara - Our Jess
Mrs Diana L Whateley
7-
RPR 94b OR -
He ran adequately in a bumper at Newbury on his first start. He's had time to mature after a few little issues last year. He works like a really nice horse and could be one to keep on the right side of.
Enemy Coast Ahead
7g Malinas - Penang Princess
McNeill Family
1/2/1116-
RPR 131h OR 127
He's got a lot of ability but is very hard to train as he's had problems with his knees. He'll start in a handicap hurdle over two and a half miles in a month or so and should be up to winning a nice race.
Foxinthebox
5g Presenting - Forces Of Destiny
Adrian Butler
2-2
RPR 110b OR -
He was unlucky not to win a bumper at Aintree in May. He jumps very well – he was second in a point-to-point – and wants two and a half miles. He should develop into a nice novice hurdler this season.
Getaway Luv
6g Getaway - Ut Love
C Boultbee-Brooks
21312-7
RPR 120h OR 124h
He disappointed on his last start and we're going to take him novice handicap chasing. He works like he has plenty of ability and we're hoping going over fences will bring out a bit more improvement.
Go Dante
5g Kayf Tara - Whoops A Daisy
Mrs Barbara Hester
1-
RPR 118b OR -
I think the world of him. He's in at Cheltenham on Friday and if the ground is right, he might start there. He won his bumper really well, shows loads at home and can make up into a really smart hurdler.
Gunsight Ridge
6g Midnight Legend - Grandma Griffiths
Mrs Diana L Whateley
4/21232-
RPR 127h OR 127
He won a maiden hurdle at Doncaster last year and ran well in a few handicaps. He should be an awful lot better chasing than hurdling.
Hardi Du Mesnil
4g Masterstroke - Athena Du Mesnil
Robert Waley-Cohen
1-
RPR - OR -
He's going to go to Newbury for an introductory hurdle in December. He was impressive in France on his sole start over hurdles. He's tough to place as he's not a novice but the form of his win is solid.
Hunters Call
11g Medaaly - Accordiontogelica
Holloway, Clarke, Black
144335-
RPR 141h OR 139h
He's been a star for me and will be aimed at handicap hurdles over two and a half or three miles. It would be special to win a nice race as he gave me my first Graded victory at Ascot in December 2017.
I K Brunel
7g Midnight Legend - Somethinaboutmolly
McNeill Family and Prodec Networks Ltd
1/23807-
RPR 137c OR 129c
He'll switch back to fences and has plenty of ability. He'll start off in a novice or handicap chase in the coming weeks and will hopefully get his career back on track after disappointing last season.
Itchy Feet
7g Cima De Triomphe - Maeva Candas
Kate & Andrew Brooks
U/32253-
RPR 160c OR 153c
He goes to Aintree on Sunday for the Old Roan Chase and he's in really good form. Laura Collett, the Olympic gold medallist, has been coming into the yard a few days a week and has done loads of work on his jumping. He ran well in the race last year and it's not easy mixing it with the big boys at the top level but he's a good horse on his day.
Jett
10g Flemensfirth - La Noire
Robert Waley-Cohen
78P068-
RPR 163c OR 145c
He ran respectably in the Grand National last year and will be aimed at the race again. He won't be an easy horse to place but he will be able to run in the valuable veterans' races before heading to Aintree.
Lord Of Kerak
6g Martaline - Mille Et Une
Mrs Diana L Whateley
221826-
RPR 132h OR 127h
He's got an awful lot of ability but his jumping was an issue last year. Laura has done a lot of work with this lad. Soft ground and two and a half miles is imperative and some of his form last season is good.
Lupus Regem
5g Iffraaj - Miss Villefranche
Mrs Diana L Whateley
1-
RPR 113b OR -
He was purchased by Graham and Diana Whateley after winning on his debut. His jumping needed a bit of work but he gallops like he's got plenty of ability and we're going to start him in a maiden hurdle.
Mackelduff
5g Martaline - Evitta
Tommy Elphick & Mary Shalvey
43-1
RPR 116h OR 115h
He won a maiden hurdle on his last start and, while he lacks some experience heading into handicap company, he's on a decent mark.
Nickolson
7g No Risk At All - Incorrigible
Tim Syder
12/2685-
RPR 131h OR 131h
He's had issues but has schooled well over fences and will start off in the next couple of weeks. He's a lot better than he's shown so far.
No Risk Des Flo
6g No Risk At All - Marie Royale
Mrs Diana L Whateley
41215-7
RPR 128h OR 128
He had a good season last term and has matured. He was only seventh when starting back in a handicap hurdle but he's well capable of winning a nice race off this mark.
Notre Pari
7g Jeremy - Glynn Approach
JP McManus
F1/6533-
RPR 135h OR 135h
He had a disappointing campaign on the whole. He's got some good form over hurdles but has yet to put it together tackling fences.
Restandbethankful
5g Califet - Persian Forest
McNeill Family & Patrick and Scott Bryceland
122-116
RPR 123h OR 125h
He ran okay on his first start at Chepstow when he lacked experience. He works like he's on a decent mark and that run will have stood him in good stead. He's capable of winning on nice ground over hurdles.
Sure Touch
5g Yeats - Liberthine
Robert Waley-Cohen
10-
RPR 108b OR -
He ran in the Grade 2 bumper at Aintree and is a lot better than he showed then. He will start off in a maiden hurdle in a month's time. He's from a good family and should make into a nice novice hurdler.
Tamar Bridge
6g Jeremy - Mise En Place
McNeill Family and Prodec Networks Ltd
131-
RPR 129h OR 128h
He's done nothing wrong and I'd love to get another novice hurdle run into him before the end of the month. He stays well, loves soft ground and will hopefully become a really nice staying hurdler. We would need plenty of rain for him to run at Cheltenham on Friday.
Star performer
Thomas Darby
8g Beneficial - Silaoce
Mrs Diana L Whateley
13/3303-
RPR 157h OR 156h
He'll start off in either the West Yorkshire Hurdle at Wetherby or the Long Distance Hurdle at Newbury. We finally worked out he's a three-miler and he ran a career-best when chasing home Thyme Hill and Roksana in the Stayers Hurdle at Aintree. He can compete at the highest level and has untapped potential at the trip.
Thunder Rock
5g Shirocco - La Belle Sauvage
McNeill Family & Ian Dale
2/31-2
RPR 116b OR -
He's got plenty of ability and won a bumper on very soft ground at Exeter last year. He's a likeable type who should win plenty of races.
Washington
5g Westerner - Present Leader
Tim Syder
11-
RPR 126b OR -
He won two bumpers and he's ready to start off in a maiden hurdle. He could take high rank in the novice hurdle division this season.
Wolfspear
5g Fame And Glory - Espresso Lady
Mrs Diana L Whateley
1
RPR 108b OR -
He won very well on his debut at Huntingdon. The form has worked out well and the runner-up, First Street, has won twice over hurdles. He'll start off in a maiden hurdle in two or three weeks.
For the future...
We've hopefully got a strong team of bumper horses again, including Dominic Fault, a gorgeous son of Camelot, and Dr Seb, who is sharp.
I'm also looking forward to running Rambo T, who ran well in two Irish point-to-points; Butch, a Kayf Tara who will start off in a bumper at Christmas; and Learntalot, a lovely big chasing type who has just taken a bit of time and could become a nice novice hurdler.
Two for the tracker
Champagnesuperover should improve over fences and Go Dante has been showing us all the right signs at home.
Expert view
There aren't many trainers who bag nearly 50 winners in their first season with a licence, but Olly Murphy did that and unfortunately that's made him a marked man with the bookmakers ever since.
When Murphy landed a Grade 3 handicap hurdle with Hunters Call at Ascot in 2017 that was his first runner in a race worth more than £20,000 to the winner, yet he won easily and was well backed.
Since then it's been hard to eke out a profit following his runners as the layers have him on their side, and a blind bet on all his entries last season would have resulted in heavy losses.
Nobody bets blind these days, though, and a more selective approach can yield profits. Murphy has twice hit a better than 30 per cent strike-rate in January, while he has a 50 per cent strike-rate in non-handicaps at Leicester and is 8-17 in non-handicaps at Ayr, but 0-17 in handicaps.
He will doubtless look to improve his Cheltenham record (2-42) and bag a first winner at Newbury (0-26), but it's still early days for a yard that's going to land many more big prizes.
One might come on Sunday courtesy of Itchy Feet in the Old Roan Chase. If the intensive work they have done on his jumping bears fruit, he certainly has it in him off a mark of 153.
One youngster to look out for could be Hardi Du Mesnil. It's not going to be easy for a four-year-old out of novice company after one run, but he showed a good attitude in winning in commanding fashion at Pau on his debut, especially as he was down on his nose three out.
That was a deep enough race (33-length tenth won a handicap off 120 at Fontwell on Wednesday for Gary Moore) and he did well considering the state of the ground.
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Philip Hobbs stable tours 2021-2022
Camprond
Five-year-old gelding
Lope De Vega (sire) - Bernieres (dam)
Owner: JP McManus
Form figures: 314211
Racing Post Rating: 141h; Official Rating: 140h
He’s eligible to run in the Grade 1 Royal Bond in Ireland at Fairyhouse at the end of November. That is an option for him but we’ll look at the handicaps in England as well. He’s an ex-Flat horse and is only five so I’d imagine we’ll stay over hurdles this season.
Canastero
5g Getaway - Lucky Pigeon
Mrs R J Skan
0033-01
RPR 100h OR 95h
He’s gone up 2lb for his win at Stratford at the start of the month. He’s a Getaway and has a pedigree which suggests he could improve. He’s got a nice attitude and hopefully he’ll go on to better things.
Celebre D’Allen
9g Network - Revoltee
Allan Stennett
113/272/
RPR 136c OR 130c
He was with Louisa Carberry in France and he won a chase and a hurdle race at Auteuil. He’ll want soft ground and I’d say he’d be one for handicap chases over two and a half miles.
Chabichou Dupoitou
5g Martaline - Tidara Angel
Hot to Trot Racing and Robert Waley-Cohen
Unraced
She’s got an amazing pedigree as her dam was a Grade 1 winner. She’s doing everything very well at the moment and she’ll run some time in the next month or so. I expect we’ll start off in a bumper.
Chalgrove
5g Le Havre - Exit To Derawlin
Snowdrop Stud Co Ltd
1-
RPR 97b
He won by a short margin on his first start and, while he’s Flat-bred, he’s a big, strong horse. He jumps well at home and he’ll be straight over hurdles, probably starting off over two miles.
Chillabella
5m Black Sam Bellamy - Miss Chinchilla
The Philip Hobbs Racing Partnership II
Unraced
She’s a half-sister to five winners and goes well. She should win over hurdles this season and would be one for mares’ chases in the future.
Coolnaugh Haze
3g Lawman - Midas Haze
Available
2- (Flat form)
RPR 83f
He’s only just arrived with us and will go juvenile hurdling. He ran once and finished second at odds of 250-1. He seems a decent juvenile hurdler and he’s currently for sale.
Crossing The Bar
4g Poet’s Voice - Ship’s Biscuit
Salvo Giannini
7/9-2144
RPR 92f OR83f
We bought him at the Newmarket sales and he won at Carlisle on the Flat and is rated 83. He’s quite unusual for a Flat horse as he’s very big and needs soft ground. He’ll be one more for the winter months.
Dan’s Chosen
6g Well Chosen - Miss Audacious
The Philip Hobbs Racing Partnership II
3/5P
RPR 101h
He’s a nice horse but he was rather disappointing at Worcester and hopefully it was just because he needed his first run of the season. Maybe he could also do with better ground. He’s the sort of horse who should go well this season as he’s big and strong and jumps very well. We’ll be going chasing in the long term.
Star quality
Defi Du Seuil
8g Voix Du Nord - Quarvine Du Seuil
JP McManus
1114/P5-
RPR 170c OR 165c
I think we’re going to start off in the 1965 Chase at Ascot which is a Grade 2. He’ll be up in trip but it’s worth remembering when he was a novice he won at the Cheltenham Festival over two and a half miles and I’ve always thought he’d go further. Most horses who win the Triumph end up wanting three miles in time, but we’ll be taking it one race at a time and I suppose it could depend on what other horses will be going over different trips and how things work out. Nevertheless, he seems in very good form and appears to be fine. Hopefully we can forget last season and move on.
Deise Aba
8g Mahler - Kit Massini
Exors of the late Trevor Hemmings
15/PP1P
RPR 146c OR 141c
He’s just very inconsistent – I don’t think he likes getting crowded in his races but we know he’s got a good level of ability when things go right. He’s won the same race at Sandown two years in a row, and as he seems to go better there we could look at that. He wants a long trip and soft ground.
Dolphin Square
7g Shantou - Carrig Eden Lass
David Maxwell Racing
2P25-12
RPR 134c OR 129c
He’s not going to be easy to place but later in the season it’ll be more straightforward as he’ll go hunter chasing. He should be fun for his owner-rider David Maxwell.
Dostal Phil
8g Coastal Path - Quiphile
JP McManus
P/1323-U
RPR 147c OR 142c
He’s talented and he had a good first season over fences last year. I’m not sure where we'll go but I imagine we’ll start over two and a half miles. Although he’s won over two miles, and was a good third in the Red Rum, I think that trip is a bit too short for him now. With his rating we’ll be sticking to handicaps, although I’m not quite sure where we’ll go yet. He copes well with soft ground and he has the ability to win a decent race.
Earth Company
5g Arcadio - Lady Rhinestone
Roger and Catherine Penny
420-
RPR 107b
The fourth at Wincanton in November was a good start but his last run in March was a bit disappointing. He’s since had wind surgery and he’ll be sent novice hurdling this season and we’ll go from there. He’ll need more of a trip in the long term.
Dark horse
Earth Lord
5g Mahler - Glebe Beauty
Roger and Catherine Penny
5932-
RPR 126h OR 127h
His last run at Taunton was good as he was only beaten a length. He’s a full brother to Sutton Place, who won a Grade 2, and he’ll be a chaser in the making. We’ve tinkered with his wind as well and he could progress this season. He wouldn’t want to go shorter than two and a half miles.
Forever Des Long
6g Blue Bresil - Fetuque Du Moulin
Noel Fehily Racing Syndicates
2/85222-
RPR 118h OR 119h
He’s been unlucky. He keeps on finishing second but I don’t think there’s anything wrong with the horse. He’s genuine but just unlucky, being placed five times from nine runs. He’ll probably want further than two miles and he’ll be running before too long. We’ll start over hurdles but he could go chasing.
From The Heart
7g Jeremy - Zephyr Lilly
Unity Farm Holiday Centre Ltd
11439-91
RPR 125c OR 110c
He won at Exeter last week and I think he’s a better horse when he can dictate and make the running. He did it very well. He’s a horse who wants better ground while he’ll have a winter break at some stage.
Gosheven
8g Presenting - Fair Choice
The Grocer Syndicate
3/43/B12
RPR 128h OR 126h
He benefited from wind surgery and had some reasonable form last season. He’s a big, strong type and three miles is his trip. He's schooled well over fences already so I think he’ll go straight novice handicap chasing.
Great Ocean
5g Great Pretender - Diamond Of Diana
Salvo and Alex Giannini
331-6
RPR 89b
He looked to have every chance of winning at the two-furlong pole the other day at Newton Abbot and he was upsides the horse who finished second. He just didn’t get home but maybe it was the very soft ground. He’s still a nice horse who does everything well and he wasn't beaten that far. He won his point-to-point well in Ireland and I liked him at the sales. He’ll go hurdling next time and probably stay over two miles as he’s got plenty of pace.
Guernesey
5g Martaline - Myrtille Jersey
Terry Warner
5237-41
RPR 123h OR 117h
He won at Exeter at the start of the month at 14-1 but it wasn’t a big surprise. I think he just needed the run badly the first time as he’s a very stuffy horse and needs a lot of work. He’s come on a lot for that and hopefully will progress again. He wouldn’t want bottomless ground. He’ll stay over hurdles this season but would jump a fence at some point in the long term.
Head And Heart
4f Mount Nelson - Don’t Stop Me Now
Liam Quinn
2-6
RPR 78p
She was beaten in a bumper at Aintree on Sunday but before that was a runner-up in an Irish point-to-point for Denis Murphy. She goes very nicely and I’m happy with her work.
Honorary Colonel
5g Ocovango - Mushagak
Alan Peterson
9364P-
RPR 112h OR 113c
He’s a big potential chaser who could be an improver this season.
Hope You Do
4g Boris De Deauville - Une Tournee
JP McManus
1553-
RPR 98 OR 107
He ran okay in three starts for us last season having joined from France. Hopefully he could improve this year having had 12 months to acclimatise and he could benefit from stepping up in trip. We’ll look for novice handicap hurdles.
Iberio
4g Kamsin - Imogen
Brocade Racing
1
RPR 110b
He won well the other day at Newton Abbot. The Paul Nicholls horse [Lallygag] should be all right and they were well clear of the rest. He hung left a bit but we should be able to sort that out. I expect he’ll be running over hurdles next time.
Iceburgh Bay
5g Sageburgh - Aspelenie
The Philip Hobbs Racing Partnership
41- (point-to-point)
RPR 89p
He’s related to Grand National winner Monty’s Pass and won his point-to-point in Ireland for Sean Doyle. I think he’ll start straight over hurdles, over two and a half miles or further.
Jatiluwih
7g Linda’s Lad - Jaune De Beaufai
David Maxwell Racing
128/1P-2
RPR 138c OR 140c
He’s quite a nice horse and I expect he’ll go back hunter chasing at some point. We’ll be looking at handicaps before then.
Jerrysback
9g Jeremy - Get A Few Bob Back
JP McManus
3/03/3PP-
RPR 152c OR 140c
He’s been very disappointing because he keeps on looking like he’ll win a decent race and then doesn’t. He could run at Ascot this Saturday and we’ll keep going in top staying handicap races.
Kalooki
7g Martaline - Karuma
Andrew Cohen
2/13P32-
RPR 148c OR 144c
He started last season very well, winning at Newbury and then running well in a couple of Grade 2s. He stayed further but at the moment two and a half miles on very soft ground will be his job. He was a bit late coming back so he might not run until November. He’s probably better going left-handed and he’ll stick to handicap chases.
Keep Wondering
7g Scorpion - Supreme Touch
Andy Bell and Fergus Lyons
1/2331U/
RPR 136c OR 130c
He missed last season due to a back problem. He’s a big horse who has taken a fair bit of time but he could be an improver. He’ll want two and a half miles on soft ground and will stay in handicap chases.
Kepy Blanc
4g Kapgarde - Villemanzie
David Maxwell Racing
2/3
RPR 106b
He ran well enough at Warwick, he didn’t settle very well but he ran on nicely at the end. He could be a nice horse for the season.
Leapaway
9g Stowaway - Gisela
James and Veronica Ferguson
4U1316
RPR 140c OR 135c
He’s had a busy summer and won at Worcester twice, and he won’t run again until the spring. He ran okay at Cheltenham on Saturday but made a bad mistake down the back straight which probably stopped him a bit.
Little river bay
4g Kapgarde - Villemanzie
David Maxwell Racing
2/3
RPR 106b
He ran well enough at Warwick, he didn’t settle very well but he ran on nicely at the end. He could be a nice horse for the season.
6m Shirocco - Penneyrose Bay
Sir Christopher and Lady Wates
3/111P-1
RPR 129c OR 132c
She won nicely on her first start over fences at Worcester at the start of the month and she’ll go to Uttoxeter on November 13 for a 2m6f novice handicap chase. After that we’ll rethink. She was good the other day, which I was happy with as she ran very badly at Sandown in a Grade 2 and I have no idea why. Those mares’ races could suit her well.
Longshanks
7g Scorpion - Cash A Lawn
Unity Farm Holiday Centre
3/6F51-
RPR 121h OR 121h
He won for us towards the end of last season at Wincanton. He’s a big horse so we’ll go novice handicap chasing. He’s schooled well over fences.
Luttrell Lad
5g Beat Hollow - Fairly Definite
Owners For Owners Luttrell Lad
2114-12
RPR 135h OR 135
I thought he ran very well in the Persian War behind Camprond. I think he’ll run in a lesser novice hurdle with a penalty next in order to give him a bit more experience, then we can reassess. He seemed to stay the two and a half well enough at Chepstow but he started the season by winning over two miles and I think he’s flexible as he has pace and ability. We’ve always thought he wouldn’t want it too soft but he won at Taunton in a bog so he’s versatile in that regard too.
Masters Legacy
6g Getaway - Gently Go
Mrs Pam Bosley
211/46-1
RPR 137h OR 134h
We were a bit surprised when he won the handicap at Chepstow. We all thought he wanted further than two miles but all he did was stay on at the end. He’s gone up 2lb for that and I imagine we’ll go for another hurdle race next. Chasing will be his job but he’s only six. He’ll be going further next time and he looks a three-mile chaser for the future.
Musical Slave
8g Getaway - Inghwung
JP McManus
2/5U39-9
RPR 144c OR 128c
He ran very well first time out at Newbury, finishing fifth over two and a half miles, not beaten far. We thought he wanted three miles but then things didn’t progress. He’s undoubtedly reasonably talented but he needs to get back on track. Three miles is probably the right trip for him at the moment but he might be one to go further with in the future.
No Comment
10g Kayf Tara - Dizzy Frizzy
JP McManus
722425
RPR 147c OR 129c
He’s been frustrating but he nearly could have won at Uttoxeter last time as he was flying coming to the last but jumped it wrong. He made a mess of it and that was it. Hopefully he’ll win a race soon.
Off The Planet
6g Presenting - Kings Diva
The Brushmakers
5/7P4-3
RPR 113h OR 115h
I’ve always thought he was a nice horse and he could be an improver. He ran respectably to be third at Warwick and the handicapper gave him a mark of 115. He’s a big horse who will stay over hurdles for a run or two but ultimately will go over fences. He runs at Chepstow today and we think he'd have a nice chance.
One For You
6g Yeats - Tempest Belle
Martin St Quinton and Tim Syder
744511-
RPR 121h OR 123h
He’s a half-brother to Monalee, who was a Grade 1-winning chaser. He won twice at the end of last season where the step up in trip made the difference. For the moment we’ll run in another hurdle race and see how we go – I don’t quite know whether we go chasing this season. I hope he can continue to progress and prove better than his current mark.
First lot prepare for exercise at Philip Hobbs's stable
First lot prepare for exercise at Philip Hobbs's stable
Edward Whitaker (racingpost.com/photos)
Orbys Legend
5g Milan - Morning Legend
Highclere Racing
2/2131-1
RPR 138h OR 138h
He won well in the Silver Trophy in part of a great two days at Chepstow. That means he’s now run in four hurdle races and won three of them. We hope he’s still progressive but there’s not too many valuable handicap hurdles over two and a half miles, apart from one race at Haydock, so we might consider stepping him up to three. The Fixed Brush which is worth £100,000 is a possibility. He’s only five so we’re in no rush to go chasing with him.
Pileon
7g Yeats - Heath Heaven
Tim Syder & Martin St Quinton
2/4PP8-0
RPR 139h OR 132h
He was second in the Martin Pipe in 2020 but was really disappointing last season. He seems to be going really well at home and I’m hoping we can get him back on track now. He’ll stay over hurdles for the time being. He was nearly going to go to Cheltenham last week but he wasn’t ready and the ground was too quick so I think he’s likely to go to Newbury or Aintree for a Pertemps qualifier.
Pol Crocan
6g Shirocco - She’s All That
Roger and Carol Skan
0/611P-
RPR 115h OR 121h
I thought he won very well at Wincanton before he was pulled up at Sandown. I think he was over the top that day and he could be an improver. We’re not sure whether it’s fences or hurdles for him yet, I imagine the latter but the first run will tell us more.
Potters Venture
7g Arcadio - Starventure
Alan and Maggie Peterson
3/31/P53-
RPR 128h OR 118
He’s schooled very well over fences and he’s ready to go shortly. We’ll need some rain before we enter him. If he finds his old form he could do well this season.
Dark horse
Pulling Stumps
4g Soldier Of Fortune - Pride Of The Braid
Highclere Thoroughbred Racing
1-
RPR 99b
He’s a very nice horse and we couldn’t be more pleased with him. He won his only bumper when he was extremely green and immature and the runner-up has won on the Flat. He’s schooled well and will go straight over hurdles. He could be one to look forward to in novice hurdles. He’ll probably start off over two and a half miles.
Renwick
8g Milan - Come In Moscow
Nick Sutton
02/P-425
RPR 125 OR 110
He’s been placed a few times, including at Uttoxeter in May, and has since had a breathing operation. I’d like to think he’s one who's going in the right direction.
Shantou Sunset
7m Shantou - Kingara
The Philip Hobbs Racing Partnership
U25-211
RPR 106h OR 106h
She won at Newton Abbot last week and I thought it was 50-50 between her and the other horse before that one fell at the last. She might've been lucky but we’re delighted with her first run of the season. She’s not a big mare so running off a lower weight might help and there's a 0-130 mares' handicap over three miles at Ascot on November 20 that we might have a go at.
Sharp Shadow
5m Fame And Glory - Sharps Express
Joanna Peppiatt
1 (point-to-point)
RPR 77p
She’s a nice mare we bought at the Cheltenham May sale having won her only Irish point-to-point for Denis Murphy that month. She’s been jumping well recently and we’ll be looking at mares' novice hurdles over at least two and a half miles, possibly as soon as this week.
Smarty Wild
7g Fair Mix - Blaeberry
Michael And Mrs Norma Tuckey
343153-
RPR 140c OR 135c
He’s a big, strong horse with a good level of ability and might yet improve. Two and a half miles is probably his trip but three might be.
Sporting John (far): could start off in the Colin Parker
Sporting John (far): could start off in the Colin Parker
Edward Whitaker (racingpost.com/photos)
Star quality
Sporting John
6g Getaway - Wild Spell
JP McManus
17/31FP-
RPR 160c OR 151c
It was fantastic winning the Grade 1 Scilly Isles at Sandown last season. I’d like to start him off in a graduation chase and it’s likely we'll go to Carlisle for the Colin Parker Memorial on Sunday. He’ll go three miles but probably not yet. Our priority is getting confidence into him but he’s a seriously good horse and he looked excellent over hurdles.
St Barts
7g High Chaparral - Lindeman
Mr & Mrs R Kelvin-Hughes
131/215-
RPR 135c OR 135c
He looked very good when winning over fences at Newbury in December but we probably made a mistake last season waiting with him while the ground was bad as he seems to cope with it extremely well. He will run somewhere in November with the Welsh National in mind. I hope there’s more to come but you never know how much they’re going to improve. He’s at his best on testing ground.
Stellar Magic
6g Arctic Cosmos - Inter Alia
Allan Stennett
1/11P-
RPR 135h OR 133h
He looked really good at the start of last season and he beat a subsequent Grade 2 winner [Alaphilippe] at Taunton. He was pulled up at Warwick next time but it transpired that he had broken a bone in his knee. He’s had surgery, is back in work and he’ll be one for handicap hurdles. We think he’s on a good mark, and trips over two and a half and further would suit him well. He could improve again this season.
Thyme Hill: stable star for Philip Hobbs
Thyme Hill: stable star for Philip Hobbs
Edward Whitaker (racingpost.com/photos)
Star quality
Thyme Hill
7g Kayf Tara - Rosita Bay
The Englands And Heywoods
114/121-
RPR 163h OR 162h
He’s been very good and we’ll stay over hurdles this season; even if things didn’t work out you wouldn’t want to start novice chasing after Christmas. Hopefully he’s just about the best in his division, especially with the talented mare of Dan Skelton’s [Roksana] being retired. We’ve schooled him in the past and he was very good but he’s not an overly big horse and while he’s at the top of his division he might as well stay there. I think it’s very likely that he’ll start off in France for the Grand Prix d'Automne at Auteuil on November 6 then we’ll look at the Long Walk at Ascot. We’re working back from Cheltenham, which we didn’t get to last season. If all were to go well in France there’s a race back there in May which is worth a lot as well that we have in mind; that could be the route.
Truckin Away
8g Getaway - Simons Girl
Brocade Racing
33/4210-
RPR 143c OR 137c
He surprised us with how well he won at Doncaster in December as the ground was very soft and we weren’t sure he would handle it. He’ll be one for long-distance chases this season; I haven’t got one in mind in particular but the Welsh National could be one of them.
Umndeni
7g Balko - Marie Royale
Salvo and Alex Giannini
2-3U313
RPR 137 OR 127
He won a reasonable race at Newton Abbot recently and would want better ground so he’ll be more of a spring horse.
Dark horse
Wildfire Warrior
6g Flemensfirth - Lady Of Fortune
Mrs Diana L Whateley
24/31-
RPR 119h OR 123
He got an unusual injury after Ludlow as he had a very bad clout on his leg, which meant he was out for the rest of the season. He was desperately green when he won but we’ll have to go into handicaps when he isn’t that experienced. He’s a nice young horse, though, and I’d be hopeful there’s a lot more to come. At a minimum he’ll start over two and a half but I imagine he’ll end up wanting three miles.
Zanza
7g Arcadio - What A Bleu
Louisville Syndicate Elite
421FP6-
RPR 152c OR 145
He’s been unlucky – he fell when travelling well at Cheltenham, was pulled up in the Grand Annual after being badly hampered and would have run well at Aintree but for a mistake. It’s been one thing after another. I think he’ll probably start in the Haldon Gold Cup but I hope it’ll be soft enough by then – not that he needs it, but he probably stays a bit further than that trip, even on a stiff track. It’s very likely he’ll end up going up in trip this season.
Zoffee
4g Zoffany - Mount Crystal
Alan Peterson
4P63-23F
RPR 132c OR 122c
He would’ve gone close at Exeter earlier this month but he fell two out. He might run at Stratford this week. He wouldn’t want winter ground and 2m4f should be his trip.
Two for the Tracker
Pulling Stumps won really well, despite being green, at Ludlow and he looks a nice horse going forward. I also quite like Great Ocean.
Expert view
It’s a measure of Philip Hobbs’s sustained success during his long and illustrious career that followers are shocked when he fails to register a century of winners in a season.
‘Mr Consistency’ has achieved that three-figure target 14 times since 1999, so last season’s tally of just 54 was hugely disappointing.
As a result, it’s no surprise that the Hobbs stable currently houses a number of very well-handicapped horses, and my eye is immediately drawn to the JP McManus-owned Musical Slave.
I followed the eight-year-old off a cliff last term and, while he didn’t perform badly overall, there was simply no spark to him.
That’s a classic sign of a yard not firing on all cylinders, and the fact that Hobbs has started the winter campaign in such sparkling form offers significant hope that Musical Slave will bounce back off an attractive handicap mark.
The four-time scorer began last season off 137, but kicks off 2021-22 rated fully 9lb lower on 128, his last winning mark.
Musical Slave, who won over hurdles at the 2019 Punchestown festival, appeared to be travelling strongly when unseating Richard Johnson at the 14th in the Sky Bet Chase at Doncaster in January, and that race could well prove his major target again.
Wildfire Warrior, winner of a 2m5f Ludlow novice hurdle last November, graduates to handicaps off 123 and there could be significant mileage in that mark.
He’d been highly competitive in previous outings against the likes of the Paul Nicholls-trained Flash Collonges (now rated 145) and Jeremy Scott’s Sizable Sam (131).
Wildfire Warrior is a very low-mileage six-year-old with just four runs behind him. He looks just the type to win first time out as Hobbs runners in handicaps are rarely lacking in fitness on their reappearances.
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Jumps Stable Tours HENRY DE BROMHEAD 2021--2022
Abbey Magic
Ten-year-old mare
Beneficial (sire) - Magical Theatre (dam)
Owner: Mrs D Halley
Form figures: 414239
Racing Post Rating: 146c 126h; Official rating: 145c 115h
She's had a really good season already and won a competitive handicap chase at Galway's summer festival. She wasn't herself at Cork last time, so we've decided to back off her now and bring her back for something nice in the spring.
Star quality
A Plus Tard
7g Kapgarde - Turboka
Cheveley Park Stud
213/212
RPR 178c OR 172c
He has summered particularly well and seems to be in mighty form. For whatever reason he has to go left-handed, so that's why we've been aiming him at the Betfair Chase next month. You would have to be delighted with the way he progressed when we stepped him up in trip last season and hopefully there is more to come. The plan is to go from Haydock on to Leopardstown at Christmas for the Savills Chase he won last year and then the Gold Cup. If himself and Minella Indo have to clash along the way, then so be it.
Annie G
5m Getaway - Its Only Gossip
Mr R Gallagher & Mrs H Gallagher
53-2114
RPR 131h OR 127h
She disappointed the other day at Tipperary but we're still going to give her a go in the Graded mares' novice hurdle at Down Royal later this week in the hope she returns to the form she showed when winning at Galway in the summer.
Aspire Tower
5g Born To Sea - Red Planet
Robcour
F2/124-8
RPR 161h OR 159h
He's going to stay over hurdles this season, and the Matheson Hurdle at Leopardstown over Christmas will again be on his agenda. He was second in it last year. He ran a cracker in the Champion Hurdle and Robbie [Power] thought he might even have been second had he not lost his momentum with a mistake at the second-last.
Atlantic Fairy
7m Jeremy - Tylensy
Mark E Phelan
2/2116-
RPR 135h OR 129h
She's going straight over fences and seems to have summered really well. We'll find a mares' beginners' chase for her somewhere when there is a good ease in the ground.
Balko Des Flos
10g Balko - Royale Marie
RacehorseClub
764U2-0
RPR 138h 174c OR 136h 157c
He had a nice spin around and got to blow away the cobwebs at Galway on Saturday. There were a lot of things against him in that race so I wouldn't read too much into it. It will bring him forward for the Cross Country Chase at Cheltenham next month. Rachael [Blackmore] said he was loving it last season when he came down in March. He still retains all of his old zip and enthusiasm at home anyway.
Ballyadam
6g Fame And Glory - Grass Tips
Cheveley Park Stud
14224-F
RPR 147h OR 148h
It was so frustrating to see him get as far only as the first at Punchestown as he had schooled really nicely prior to that. I was tempted to run him in a beginners' chase at Wexford on Monday but it was just coming a bit too soon for him, so we'll give him a few more weeks to recover.
Bold Enough
6g Jeremy - Shuil Milan
Mustafa Elatrash
3-11335
RPR 134h 144c OR 126h 138c
I was disappointed with him at Punchestown, that wasn't his true form at all. We're going to give him a break now and bring him back in the spring.
Star quality
Bob Olinger
6g Sholokhov - Zenaide
Robcour
11/2111-
RPR 163h OR 159h
He worked really nicely the other day, he's in great nick. We've decided to send him over fences and his schooling has gone great. The plan is to find a beginners' chase for him over the next few weeks, probably over two and a half miles, and take it from there. I'd imagine we will stick to two and a half miles, but we'll play it by ear and see how he gets on. He didn't put a foot wrong last season and you'd have to say he's very exciting.
Brave Way
6m Jeremy - Black Mariah
Kenneth Alexander
1368-44
RPR 115c 126h OR 123h
I was disappointed by her at Thurles. She didn't attack her fences at all there and she wasn't moving great after the race either. We'll see how she is in a couple of days and reassess things then.
Captain Guinness
6g Arakan - Presenting D'Azy
Declan Landy
P12F3-U
RPR 157c OR 152c
There's a chase at Naas for second-season novices that he's going to start back in. He ran well for a long way in the Arkle, where he bumped into Shishkin, and he's come back in after the summer in great form.
Capuccimix
8g Al Namix - Capuccina
Robcour
6776-91
RPR 144c OR 137c
He got his act together and was really good at Killarney in July. We eased off him after that but the plan is to get him back out in the next few weeks.
Cavalry Master
7g Milan - Magie De Toulouse
Gigginstown House Stud
21-1119
RPR 127h 152c OR 124h 139c
He did very well on better ground through the summer, winning four in a row, but just struggled on a softer surface in the Munster National at Limerick last time. We'll try to find a novice chase for him somewhere on decent ground over the next few weeks.
Champagne Gold
6g Presenting - Kon Tiky
Barry Maloney
21320-0
RPR 144h OR 138h
He's been schooling well over fences and the plan is to find a beginners' chase for him over the next few weeks. His form tailed off a bit at the end of last season but he ran a cracker at the Dublin Racing Festival in a hot handicap and I think you'll see him step up again now he switches to fences.
Chris's Dream
9g Mahler - Janebailey
Robcour
10/25PU-
RPR 167c OR 162c
We know he goes well fresh, so the plan is to head to Newbury at the end of November for the Ladbrokes Trophy. He's done really well over the summer. He might end up back at Aintree come the spring; he seemed to take really well to the Grand National fences.
Commandingpresence
6g Kalanisi - Cooksgrove Lady
Mrs M J Wogan
1F50-
RPR 138h OR 132h
He's been schooling nicely and we'll be getting him out in a beginners' chase over the next few weeks.
Dancing On My Own
7g Milan - Morning Supreme
Sean & Bernardine Mulryan
4P/416/1
RPR 138h 138c OR 136h
He hadn't run for a long, long time, so it was great to see him winning his beginners' chase so well at Killarney. I was delighted with the way he jumped. The two-mile novice chase at Cheltenham's November meeting has been pencilled into his diary.
Decimation
6g Milan - Babies Present
Gigginstown House Stud
22212-3
RPR 142h OR 139h
He's been working nicely and we'll look to get him out in a beginners' chase towards the end of November.
Defan
5g Kayf Tara - Flushtown Vale
Niall O'Leary
010-031
RPR 111h 121c OR 111h 119c
He was very good at Listowel when he held off another one of ours, Zarkareva. That was a competitive race and I was delighted for his owner Niall O'Leary, who is from Kerry. That gave him a great thrill. We'll look for something similar for him now.
Eklat De Rire
7g Saddex - Rochdale
P Davies
121/11U-
RPR 158c OR 152c
It's a shame he came down at Cheltenham as he was travelling well at the time. He's a smart staying chaser who will start off at Wexford on Monday in the same race Minella Indo won last year. He has to step up to mix it with the best staying chasers around but I do think there is more improvement in him this season.
Eleazar Des Neiges
7g Buck's Boum - Ludiana Des Neiges
Gigginstown House Stud
4250P-2
RPR 135c OR 132
7g Muhtathir - Reaction
Cheveley Park Stud
1111F-P
RPR 165c OR 163c
He schooled great the other morning and he runs at Down Royal on Saturday in the chase for second-season novices. The funny thing about the way he finished last season was that he was in mighty form going into Cheltenham before he fell in the Marsh, and I couldn't have been any happier with him going to Punchestown either, but he walloped the fence so hard there that he chipped a joint. That takes some doing. He's been back a while now and has been working great. He seems to be in really good order and, fingers crossed, he will have a bit more luck on his side this season.
Epson Du Houx
7g Diamond Boy - Pruneyle Do
Gigginstown House Stud
110F3-6
RPR 143c OR 140c
He's in great form and working well. We'll look for a handicap chase for him in the next few weeks once there is a good ease in the ground.
Full Time Score
7g Flemensfirth - Is It Here
C Jones
1/3/113-
RPR 122c
This guy looks great. We'll find a handicap chase for him towards the end of November or early December. He's lightly raced and should have more to offer this season.
Fully Charged
7g Fair Mix - Alora Money
Three Swallows Partnership
4U25-21
RPR 133h 135c OR 130h 128c
He won his beginners' chase at Gowran earlier this month and the plan for him now is to go for the two-mile-six handicap chase at Punchestown on Morgiana weekend. He's progressing all the time and that looks the right sort of race for him.
Gabbys Cross
6g Frammassone - Mille Et Une Nuits
R S Brookhouse
0/1165-8
RPR 124h OR 120h
You'd like to think he will be even better over fences than he was over hurdles. He's working well and his schooling has gone smoothly. We'll find a beginners' chase for him next month in or around two and a half miles.
Gaspard Du Seuil
5g Fuisse - Violette Du Seuil
Sean & Bernardine Mulryan
1/34P-2
RPR 108h
I thought he ran well at Listowel on his first run since Christmas and we'll be on the lookout for a maiden hurdle for him over the next few weeks.
Gin On Lime
5m Doctor Dino - Quiche Lorraine
Robcour
4-11121
RPR 147c OR 143c
She's been brilliant this season and couldn't have won any easier at Tipperary. She wears her heart on her sleeve and loves what she does. The plan now is to take her over to Cheltenham next month for the novice chase over two and a half miles and I'm looking forward to seeing how she gets on in that.
Given Wings
6g Califet - Wyndham Bobbin
Mrs Annette Kinsella
20-1
RPR 110h
It was great to see him winning the way he did at Killarney and he runs in the rated novice hurdle at Wexford on Monday.
Dark horse
Grand Jury
5g Tiger Groom - Saboum
Robcour
11-4
RPR 121b
He was impressive when he won his point and there was plenty to like about the way he got the job done in a Punchestown bumper for us in March when Patrick Mullins rode him. He went back there for a bumper at the festival and bumped into Dysart Dynamo. He's schooled well and we're hoping to get him into a maiden hurdle towards the end of November.
Gua Du Large
5g Kapgarde - Kayagua
Robcour
2150-4
RPR 128h OR 127h
He didn't manage to add to his maiden hurdle win at Thurles but he's summered well and we'll find a suitable handicap hurdle for him over the next couple of weeks.
Holymacapony
5g Libertarian - Heavenly Star
Barry Maloney
1/1P8-34
RPR 137h OR 130h
He ran fine the other day at Thurles but no more than that. He looked like he had a chance at one stage maybe before the home turn but was just ran out of it in the end. The plan is to head chasing with him now and he should do well at that game.
Star quality
Honeysuckle
7m Sulamani - First Royal
Kenneth Alexander
11/111-1
RPR 166h OR 165h
What can you say about her that hasn't been said already? She's just brilliant. I know there was speculation that she might be sent over fences but, when it came down to it, it was pretty much a unanimous decision between everyone that she would stay over hurdles. The plan is to follow the same path as last season so, all being well, she will start off in the Hatton's Grace at Fairyhouse, then on to the Irish Champion Hurdle before going back to defend her crown at Cheltenham. She's summered seriously well and is working very nicely.
Hurricane Cliff
5g Canford Cliffs - Petit Moselle
Molesworth Syndicate
25210-
RPR 127h OR 129h
He has some nice bits and pieces of form, especially his maiden hurdle win at Naas in February. We'll find a handicap for him over two miles in the next few weeks.
Ingenious Stroke
5g Jet Away - Just For Jean
Johnny Hartnett & Patrick D Power
61-4
RPR 107h
He ran much better than the distance he was beaten at Galway suggests. That experience will certainly stand to him and we'll look for another maiden hurdle for him in the next few weeks.
Irascible
6g Jukebox Jury - Karuma
Gigginstown House Stud
5/1255-
RPR 146h OR 143h
He bumped into Appreciate It on his last three starts last season and was second to him in a Grade 1 at Leopardstown over Christmas. He's come back from his holidays looking great and he's schooling well. We'll be looking out for a beginners' chase for him in the next few weeks.
Itwasfate
4g Passing Glance - Grandma Griffiths
Roger Kissane
6-
RPR 85b
A nice young horse. He stayed on well in a Punchestown bumper last spring and returns in a maiden hurdle at Wexford on Monday.
January Jets
7g Presenting - Poetics Girl
Robcour
2316-P2
RPR 140c OR 137c
I have to admit I was a bit disappointed with him at Limerick. He was put in his place there. We'll find a good handicap chase for him in the next few weeks.
Jason The Militant
7g Sans Frontieres - Rock Angel
Peter Michael Racing
331U-73
RPR 160h OR 157h
He was giving plenty of weight away to everything at Tipperary, so I didn't think that was a bad run at all behind Saldier. He gave a good blow afterwards as well, so he'll come on for it. The Fighting Fifth at Newcastle is the plan now and we'll get him ready for that.
Dark horse
Journey With Me
5g Mahler - Kilbarry Demon
Robcour
11-
RPR 131b
A very exciting young horse who has been working well since he came back in. I suppose he couldn't have won his bumper at Gowran any easier than he did and the plan is to find a maiden hurdle for him in the second half of November, probably over two and a half miles.
Kalkas
5g Kapgarde - Fortunateencounter
Sean & Bernardine Mulryan
3/510-6
RPR 119h
This fella jumps really well and I'm looking forward to seeing him over a fence. He won his maiden hurdle nicely at Limerick last Christmas and bumped into a few above-average sorts afterwards.
Kapard
5m Kapgarde - Ardissone
Alan Halsall
1145-
RPR 125h OR 125h
She's a nice mare who won her first two hurdles at Roscommon and Wexford before being upped in grade. She's summered well and goes over fences now.
Kavanaghs Corner
12g Coroner - Annacarney
Mrs Bridget O'Flynn
132U4-7
RPR 129c OR 120c
He did great last season, the highlight being his win in the Ladies National at Fairyhouse for Emma Twomey. Emma gets on great with him and we'll look for similar races for him this time around.
Kings Keeper
6g Getaway - Fingal's Sister
Gigginstown House Stud
2240-
RPR 110h
He didn't run badly in a few maiden hurdles and we'll get him out in a maiden hurdle in the next few weeks.
Largy Debut
6g Shirocco - Debut
C Jones
13/
RPR 114b
His work has been catching my eye and he seems very well. We'll find a maiden hurdle for him somewhere soon. I thought he travelled really well in a Navan bumper when you last saw him and we're looking forward to getting him out.
Magic Daze
5m Doyen - Magic Maze
Robcour
312-43
RPR 137h 127c OR 135h
She ran fine at Galway but I was a bit disappointed with her if I'm being completely honest. For three-quarters of the race it was poetry in motion, so maybe she just didn't fully see out the extended two miles two furlongs. We'll drop her back to two miles next time and I still think she'll develop into a lovely chaser.
Malone Road
7g Kalanisi - Zaffarella
Cheveley Park Stud
1/11/13-
RPR 135h
We obviously haven't seen him for a while, and he had an issue with his knee last season, but he's been working nicely lately. We're going over fences with him and his schooling has gone well. You'll see him out in a beginners' chase in the next few weeks. He's got some top-class form from a few years ago, so it would be great to get him back to that sort of level.
Minella Escape
6g Beat Hollow - Be My Leader
Alan Halsall
1/F21F-
RPR 130h
He's always given the impression he would be better over fences than he was over hurdles and his schooling has suggested as much. We had to take him out of a beginners' chase at Fairyhouse earlier this month with a stone bruise, but we'll try to find a similar sort of one for him very soon.
Star quality
Minella Indo
8g Beat Hollow - Carrigeen Lily
Barry Maloney
2/11F41-
RPR 179c OR 175c
He put the finishing touches to a surreal week for the team when he won the Gold Cup. It was a brilliant performance and it showed what he is capable of when he puts it all together. He never missed a beat and just jumped and galloped. He loves Cheltenham and comes alive when he gets to the place. I suppose it's not a bad place to save your best form for! He has summered extremely well and his work has been great. We've had the Ladbrokes Champion Chase at Down Royal on Saturday in our minds as his starting point for quite a while now, so that's where he will return. I'm not entirely sure what route he will take from there. There is obviously the Savills Chase at Leopardstown over Christmas and the King George could be an option too, but we'll see how Down Royal goes first and take it from there. If he and A Plus Tard have to clash before Cheltenham, then so be it.
Minella Melody
7m Flemensfirth - Cottage Theatre
Kenneth Alexander
0/2227-2
RPR 148h OR 142h
She's a mare we've always liked and she signed off last season by finishing second in a Grade 1. Her schooling has gone great and I'm looking forward to seeing her over a fence. She was impressive when she won her point, so chasing will hopefully be her game.
8g Oscar - Triptoshan
John P McManus
20/1221-
RPR 158c OR 159c
We haven't discussed anything yet, so nothing is firmed up about where he will return. I'd imagine he will be ready to start back mid- to late November, but I'm not sure where yet. He was brilliant in the Grand National and took to it like a duck to water. Rachael [Blackmore] was super on him. He looks great since he's come back after the summer.
Miss Tempo
5m Milan - Butlers Storm
Ferroandel Racing Syndicate
12-21
RPR 116h OR 103h
She's a strong staying mare who has had a break since she won her maiden hurdle at Tramore in July. She'll be back in the next couple of weeks in a handicap hurdle.
Monalee
10g Milan - Tempest Belle
Barry Maloney
4/p324/3-
RPR 171c OR 165c
He's top-class on his day and his run in the 2020 Gold Cup proves that. He was beaten less than two lengths by Al Boum Photo that day. He had a setback in January which ruled him out of the second half of last season and you won't see him out again until the second half of this season. The aim would be to get a run into him in January hopefully.
Dark horse
Mosala
4g Kodiac - Glamorous
C Acheson
123136 (Flat)
RPR 101f OR 92f
He was quite a talented middle-distance performer on the Flat and won a premier handicap at Leopardstown in July. He's schooling well over hurdles and seems to have really taken to it. Given he's rated 92 on the Flat and has enjoyed his schooling so far, he could be very interesting over hurdles. He could run in a maiden hurdle at Cork next Sunday.
Mr Incredible
5g Westerner - Bartlemy Bell
Stephen E McCarthy
21-
RPR 139h
I thought he was quite impressive when he won his maiden hurdle at Naas. Unfortunately, he had a setback afterwards but he's back to himself now and schooling well. You'll see him in a beginners' chase soon and I'm looking forward to that.
Notebook
8g Samum - Nova
Gigginstown House Stud
6/12377-
RPR 169c OR 162c
He's in super form and will kick off his campaign in the Fortria Chase at Navan on Sunday week. I'd be keen to step him up in trip after that, so the John Durkan at Punchestown could be an option.
Percy Warner
5g Ocovango - Fugal Maid
Basil Holian
11-
RPR 138h
He's a nice horse who has just come to us. His work has been good and he's done everything right since he's arrived here. He could be smart.
Plan Of Attack
8g Court Cave - Loadsofability
Alan Halsall
PP8F7-0
RPR 143c OR 136c
It was a shame he came down in the Kim Muir as he seemed to be going nicely at the time. His main early season aim is the Cross Country Chase at Cheltenham next month.
Presented Well
8g Oscar - Millstream Express
Both Sides Of The Water Syndicate
8/350/34
RPR 132h 120c OR 126h
He ran in the rated novice chase at Galway on Saturday and I thought he ran really well. He kept on nicely from the last and it was a nice step up from Listowel. He can continue to progress in novice chases.
Star quality
Put The Kettle On
7m Stowaway - Name For Fame
One For Luck Racing Syndicate
11/1314-
RPR 162c OR 159c
She goes straight to Cheltenham for the Shloer. That has always been her early season aim and it makes perfect sense to head straight there after she missed Gowran. We all know how much she loves the place and her record there is unbelievable. She won the race last year and it fits nicely into her schedule. She was due to return at Gowran earlier this month and it was a tough call to take her out on the day, but I just felt it was better being on the safe side. She's in super form and we've been thrilled with her over the last few weeks.
Quilixios
4g Maxios - Quilita
Cheveley Park Stud
1111-7
RPR 149h OR 150h
He's going to stay over hurdles and will start back in the WKD Hurdle at Down Royal on Friday. He was really good the day he won the Triumph and I'd imagine the reason for his poor run at Punchestown was down to the fact it was the end of a long campaign. He's back working really well again now.
Schone Aussicht
6m Pastorius - Suquia
Pimlico Racing Ireland
37-1125
RPR 125h OR 117h
She paid her way this summer, winning at Limerick and Downpatrick. The plan is to take her over to Cheltenham in November.
Serenity Grove
5g Ocovango - Dakota Fire
Brace Yourself Syndicate
17
RPR 120h
After winning by a wide margin at Downpatrick, he was very disappointing at Limerick in a better race and nothing came to light afterwards. We'll try him over shorter next time and see if that will work.
She Tops The Lot
8m Yeats - Top Lot
Foleys Bar Syndicate
26221-P
RPR 121c OR 118c
She got tired at Wexford on Sunday. She's certainly well-named because the roars I heard when she passed the line in front at Tipperary when she won earlier this month topped the lot. I’d never heard the like of it!
Somptueux
6g Spirit One - Best Day
P Davies
141-F20
RPR 124h 143c OR 118h 139c
I was very hopeful of a big run going into the Galway Plate but he was disappointing there. We decided to give him a break after that and aim him at the valuable handicap chase at the Cheltenham meeting in November, and that remains the plan.
Sovereign Gold
7m Gold Well - Sovereign Lass
Julian Taylor
5526-21
RPR 120h 125c OR 118c
It took a while but she eventually won her maiden hurdle at Tipperary in May. She needs soft ground and she needs a trip. A three-mile handicap chase in deep winter ground is what we will be on the lookout for.
Spyglass Hill
8g Morozov - Missmartinslane
Niall O'Leary
6323-85
RPR 131h 150c OR 128h 140c
I thought he ran really well in the Munster National at Limerick and I'd say the trip just found him out there. With that in mind, we're dropping him back down to two miles five furlongs and going for the Grand Sefton over the National fences at Aintree on Saturday week.
Telmesomethinggirl
6m Stowaway - Wahiba Hall
Kenneth Alexander
31131-5
RPR 143h OR 142h
The Mares' Hurdle at Cheltenham is her ultimate aim this season and she will run in the mares' hurdle at Leopardstown's Christmas meeting too. We changed tactics with her at Cheltenham and she was brilliant in the mares' novice hurdle. She's summered well and looks great. She's about three or four weeks off a run.
Tiger Voice
6g Poet's Voice - Tarsia
Robcour
F43-610
RPR 134h 140c OR 126h 133c
We've given him a good break since he disappointed behind Abbey Magic at Galway in the summer. He's a good horse on his day and we'll look for a handicap chase for him over two miles or two and a half miles in the next few weeks.
Tisadream
6m Dubai Destination - Deepred
John Patrick Byrne
57-3101
RPR 106h 106c OR 104h
She got off the mark at the first time of asking at Tramore, where she jumped absolutely brilliantly. We'll look for something similar for her next, a nice rated novice chase somewhere over two miles.
Trebizond
4g Golden Horn - Night Frolic
Robcour
47-221
RPR 112h OR 111h
He got there in the end at Roscommon. Dylan [Robinson] was very confident on him and he picked up really well for him after the last. He has a nice turn of foot and we'll keep an eye out for something suitable for him in the coming weeks.
Trendy Lady
5m Kayf Tara - Redunderthebed
Niall O'Leary
5-44
RPR 105h
I think she's better than what you've seen so far. She ran well at Listowel in a decent maiden hurdle. I genuinely thought she would win next time at Fairyhouse on the back of that but I was a bit disappointed by her. We'll ease off her for a few weeks and bring her back for a mares' maiden hurdle.
Tune The Chello
6m Ask - New Chello
Robcour
P2-212U
RPR 127h 130c OR 120h 122c
She was so unlucky at Listowel. I don't think I've ever seen anything like that happen on a racecourse before and you had to feel sorry for poor Jordan Gainford. She's been in good form since that and we'll look for something similar next time in the hope she can get some compensation.
Upping the Anti
5g Valirann - Hollygrove Cezanne
Alan Halsall
6-53
RPR 90h
We dropped him down in trip at Wexford on Sunday and he ran better than he did at Gowran over 2m4f the previous time. Hopefully he can continue to progress now.
Zarkareva
5m Authorized - Zarkiyna
Robcour
5-32U32
RPR 108h 142c OR 117h 135c
She's proved herself to be a much better chaser than hurdler and has put up some big performances in defeat the last two times. She was just touched off by Defan at Listowel and didn't do much wrong there. Hopefully, she'll go one better in something similar in the coming weeks.
Two for the Tracker
A couple of novice hurdlers: Journey With Me is a very exciting young horse and Mosala is another really interesting prospect.
Expert view
Few trainers have had a season like Henry de Bromhead's in 2020-21, so attempting to scale the same heights this time around is probably an impossible task.
He does have some of the biggest names in jump racing, however, including the remarkably reliable Honeysuckle.
Any temptation to follow a chasing path, as fellow Champion Hurdle-winning mare Dawn Run did, has been quelled for now, and she's bound to be a warm order for all the same Grade 1 prizes she plundered last season.
Monkfish's absence for the coming season has done no harm to Minella Indo's claims of a repeat in the Blue Riband event.
There isn't a standout threat from the novice chasers of last season to give the eight-year-old sleepless nights, but remaining atop the staying chase division has proved a consistently tough task for some of the best talents around.
A Plus Tard ensures the Knockeen trainer should have a strong hand for all the major chasing prizes over three miles and further.
Cheltenham specialist Put The Kettle On is part of what promises to be a golden age for two-mile chasing. Shishkin and Energumene will force her to raise her game, but she's only a seven-year-old, so it's possible she could improve again this season.
De Bromhead has a good deal of depth of young performers coming through – and there are few more exciting prospects than Bob Olinger.
Journey With Me has the potential to follow a similar path to his Robcour-owned stablemate this season, while Eklat De Rire is particularly unexposed and could develop into a Grand National contender.
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Jumps Stable Tours JESSICA HARRINGTON 2021--2022
Star quality
Ashdale Bob
Six-year-old gelding
Shantou (sire) - Ceol Rua (dam)
Owner: Diarmuid Horgan
Form figures: 11F91-2
Racing Post Rating: 147h; Official Rating: 146h
He's about three weeks off a run. He surprised me last year because we always knew he wanted very soft ground but then he ran blinders to win at Fairyhouse and finish second in a Grade 1 at Punchestown on nicer ground. He had a tendency to be keen but when he relaxed he was very good. With another summer under his belt, we think we'll see a more professional horse over fences this term. I think he'll start off in a 2m4f beginners' chase and I wouldn't be in a rush to step him up to three miles. He could develop into a good novice.
Autumn Evening
4g Tamayuz - Martagon Lily
JP O'Flaherty
1533-1
RPR 131h OR 132h
He's a lovely horse who seems to go on any ground. He won the Lartigue Hurdle and I think the Fishery Lane at Naas on November 6 would be the right place to go with him next. We'll keep him to his own age group for now and I think two miles is his trip as he's got plenty of foot. He's getting a lot stronger too.
Barbados
5g Galileo - Sumora
Zhang Yuesheng
2
RPR 124h
I think he ran into one [My Mate Mozzie] on his hurdles debut at Punchestown. We'll look at stepping him up in trip – he stays two miles on the Flat so he definitely wants two and a half miles over hurdles. He loves jumping hurdles and that's the main thing.
Star quality
Crosshill
6g Sholokhov - Rathvawn Belle
Ronnie Bartlett
12F42-8
RPR 143h OR 138h
He's a lovely big horse and a very nice one to go novice chasing with. He was rated 138 over hurdles but I think he'll be even better over fences. Some of his novice hurdle form is very good and he was unlucky not to win a valuable handicap at Fairyhouse last season. I think he could do very well over three miles and we're really looking forward to him. Hopefully he will end up in the Brown Advisory at Cheltenham.
Discordantly
7g Salutino - Collinstown Queen
The Oddfellows Partnership
49UF6P-
RPR 150c OR 138c
He's back and looks amazing. He's had a wind operation and I couldn't be happier with him at the moment. He was fourth in the Troytown last year and may start back at Navan before taking in all of those big staying handicap chases, with the Welsh National most likely his main aim. There's a big one in him, I'm convinced of that. He was just very unlucky last year – he jumped into the back of horses and every sort of thing. For a horse who's fallen and unseated a good few times, he's an absolutely brilliant jumper at home and we hope he can produce that on the track this season.
Edison Kent
5g Leading Light - Kentish Town
Slaneyville Syndicate
33-1062
RPR 120h OR 120h
We want to get him qualified for the Pertemps Final, which will be his main aim. He got an infection in his leg and was forced to miss the qualifier at Cheltenham last week which was frustrating. He's a big, tall horse and is only filling into his frame now.
Exit Poll
7g Elusive Pimpernel - Carolobrian
OMEGA Racing
462113
RPR 148c OR 142c
He's had a great summer and is having a bit of a break now. He'll probably come back for something at Leopardstown over Christmas and then the Dublin Racing Festival, with the long-term target being the Grand Annual. His jumping has gone from strength to strength.
Ilmig
4g Galileo - Acoma
Geoffrey Ruddock
37-1747
RPR 113h OR 113h
He's gone for a break – he hasn't had one for a long time. He'll be back around Christmas time and is a good, solid handicapper. I'd hope there are good races to be won with him.
Instant Return
5g Elzaam - Instant Memories
Backbenchers Racing Syndicate
432112/
RPR 122h OR 126h
He was a good juvenile hurdler but picked up an injury and missed last season. I'm very happy with how he's done since he's been off and I think he can be pretty competitive this season. He's one to look forward to.
Jungle Junction
6g Elusive Pimpernel - Consignia
Mrs A Frost
1-P5220
RPR 142c OR 134c
He's still on his holiday but will probably be back for something at Leopardstown over Christmas or the Dublin Racing Festival. He doesn't want bottomless ground and, long-term, he could be a horse for the Grand Annual or even the Paddy Power Plate.
Dark horse
Lifetime Ambition
6g Kapgarde - Jeanquiri
Linda Mulcahy & Mary Wolridge
43421-1
RPR 146h OR 125h
I can't wait to go over fences with him – his schooling has been magic. He won his last two races over hurdles and wants a bit of nice ground, which is why I'm happy to get him out earlier. He was just no good on heavy ground last winter and then came alive in the spring, with his best run when bolting up at Punchestown. He's declared for Down Royal on Friday and we just hope there isn't too much rain for him. He'll be a two-and-a-half mile novice chaser and we hope he's Graded class.
Mighty Meggsie
5m Arakan - Angel Lopez
Mrs E Queally
498-211
RPR 119h OR 114h
She was awfully keen and buzzy at Punchestown on her latest start but still won nicely. With that in mind, we feel she'll be better in a better race where they go that bit quicker. As long as the ground doesn't get too soft, I think there will be a lot of fun to be had. She's a much stronger mare this year and, being out of a sister to Burn And Turn, it would be great to get black type. We might come back for something at Leopardstown over Christmas and there's also a mares' handicap hurdle over 2m2f at the Dublin Racing Festival.
Morosini
6g Martaline - Iris Du Berlais
JP McManus
P46P8-7
RPR 144h OR 134h
He's just about ready to start back and seems to be in great form. We might try to step him up to three miles again but I'd imagine he'll largely be kept to two-and-a-half mile handicap hurdles.
Neverushacon
10g Echo Of Light - Lily Beth
Spend Till The End Syndicate
1P0P4-U
RPR 146c OR 125c
He'll go down the cross-country route, although for a horse who loves the banks course at Punchestown, he's never quite been the same at Cheltenham. We might get a hunters certificate for him as well and run him in a few point-to-points throughout the season.
Onlyhuman
8g Invincible Spirit - Liscune
Michael Cooke
3/2-
RPR 123h
He got a stupid little injury last year and I never got to run him but he's back and looks great. He'll start back over hurdles at Down Royal this weekend. He was a very smart Flat handicapper so hopefully there's a lot to look forward to with him in this sphere.
Port Stanley
7g Papal Bull - Prairie Moonlight
Linda Mulcahy & Mary Wolridge
202-3F2
RPR 140c OR 132c
He just loves being second. He was beaten by a very good horse [Russian Diamond] the other day at Fairyhouse and, if you look at his form in beginners' chases, he's bumped into some nice horses. We entered in the Cork National over 3m4f on Sunday and, while we decided not to run, that sort of trip might help him further down the line. Sean O'Keeffe rode him this morning and was delighted with him, he said he felt sharper. He could be very well handicapped.
Silver Sheen
7g Sulamani - Silver Gypsy
John Turner
4111/0-5
RPR 118c 138h OR 133h
I'm delighted with him. I was very happy with his chasing debut at Galway and I'm looking forward to seeing what he can do over fences this season. We were waiting for soft ground and he definitely needed it. You'll see a much better horse the next day, three miles over fences is what he wants and I think he could have a good campaign in front of him. He may even be one for the National Hunt Chase at Cheltenham.
Sizing Pottsie
7g Kapgarde - Line Salsa
Ann & Alan Potts Limited
521F5P-
RPR 159c OR 155c
He really is in great form. He has to have soft ground and could mix it between two miles and two and a half over fences this year. He won a nice handicap impressively at Fairyhouse last season before coming unstuck in Graded company but I wouldn't give up hope that he can mix it at that level this season. We'll start off in handicaps and feel our way through the season but he'll be very, very competitive over two miles on testing ground.
The Very Man
7g Jeremy - Mill Meadow
Partnership TBC
031-3U4
RPR 134c 144h OR 133c 135h
We're going to campaign him over hurdles and fences and the hope would be to get to Cheltenham in March. He's well handicapped if he can return to his best form and we think he's a lovely horse. We've liked everything he's done at home so far, although we're still learning about him. Long term, the Pertemps could be an option.
Wingin A Prayer
6g Winged Love - Toubliss
Rainbow Gems Syndicate
35109-3
RPR 123c 136h OR 131h
He was a bit frustrating last season but we think the best is yet to come. He needs soft ground and two and a half miles. He's a nice handicapper in the making.
For the future...
Sizing Mauritius is a nice Martaline four-year-old out of Beau Bridget and I'm looking forward to starting him off in a bumper. I have a Mount Nelson three-year-old who is a half-brother to Macs Joy and he also goes well. There's a Walk In The Park three-year-old filly out of Jelan, who is a full-sister to Jezki, and this is her first foal. She also goes well. We have a half-brother to Sizing Mauritius by Walk In The Park and he's doing everything right.
Two for the Tracker
Silver Sheen should do well over fences and I can see him improving throughout the season, especially when he steps up in trip. I'd also be hopeful that it could pay to follow Ilmig in handicaps.
Expert view
Ashdale Bob, Crosshill and Lifetime Ambition stood out among the novice hurdlers in Jessica Harrington's select jumps squad last term and it will be fascinating to see how far they can fly over fences in 2021-22.
It promises to be a deep pool of novice chasers in Ireland this season, but Crosshill in particular may well have the right tools to find quite a bit of improvement for the switch to fences.
He pulled 11 lengths clear of Albert Bartlett hero Vanillier when scoring on his hurdles bow at Punchestown and was unfortunate to be denied in a valuable 3m novice handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse in April.
Ashdale Bob showed his toughness last season while still shaping as though more time to develop would do him the world of good, while Lifetime Ambition was frustrating to follow until bursting into life in the spring. Connections have seemingly always felt the best of the point-to-point winner would be seen over fences.
Given Harrington's fine record in the Grand Annual, including two wins with Space Trucker and Rock The World, it's interesting that Jungle Junction and Exit Poll could follow a similar path next spring.
Silver Sheen wasn't unfancied for the 2020 Pertemps Final before being ruled out with a setback. There could be plenty of fun to be had with him if getting a clean run this season.
Edison Kent doesn't appear the finished article yet and there's every chance he can prove a fair deal better than his current mark of 120 in time, while Mighty Meggsie is another who is attractively rated off 114.
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The Racing Post 50 to follow
Willie Mullins
Allaho
It took a while for connections to get his trip right, but when they did Allaho put up the performance of last season’s festival, obliterating his rivals from the front with a display of sheer power in the Ryanair Chase. He’s a huge horse who may again take a couple of runs to reach peak form, but expect him to be a major player at the spring festivals.
Bass Rock
Sandy Thomson
This lightly raced five-year-old built on his promise with a comfortable handicap hurdle win at the Scottish National meeting at Ayr and is the type to keep on improving for Borders trainer Sandy Thomson, especially when sent over fences. He has already shown he is versatile in terms of ground conditions. won today 8/1
Bavington Bob
Ann Hamilton
Every inch a staying chaser, Bavington Bob will graduate to fences on the back of three straight wins over hurdles. The fact that he doesn’t do a great deal after hitting the front means he starts his new career on an eyecatching mark of 117, just 12lb higher than when sent handicapping. He’s a 130 horse in the making.
Bear Ghylls
Nicky Martin
A youngster who showed plenty of promise last season over hurdles, winning his first three starts before finishing fourth to Bob Olinger in the Ballymore at the Cheltenham Festival. He hadn’t had the smoothest preparation and to make the frame in such a hot contest after a near ten-week gap was a tremendous effort. He was still growing into himself last season and is a smashing chase prospect this term.
Bob Olinger
Henry de Bromhead
A top novice hurdler last season, he can go right to the top over fences. Blessed with speed and stamina, the six-year-old could run over 2m, 2m4f or 3m and, while he might turn out to be a Gold Cup horse in time, the Marsh looks the ideal target for him as a novice, given he won the Ballymore last season.
Bravemansgame
Paul Nicholls
Hyped youngsters come and go but it would be a harsh critic who wasn’t impressed by every aspect of his chase debut at Newton Abbot. This top staying novice hurdler looks to have a particularly bright future.
Brinkly
David Pipe
Brocade Racing are known for top-class 3m chasers who thrive on winter ground and Brinkley looks in that mould with a huge amount of talent. He beat three horses now rated upwards of 135 comfortably in a bumper and last season landed two good wins over hurdles before finding conditions too quick at Cheltenham. His hurdling mark of 148 is higher than Brocade’s Native River and Remastered at this point in their careers, and perhaps he can better their efforts in the National Hunt Chase in March.
Chacun Pour Soi
Willie Mullins
Hardly original, but with all the talk about the potential clash between last season’s exciting 2m novice chasers Shishkin and Energumene, Chacun Pour Soi has slipped under the radar. He has almost been dismissed from the equation because he was beaten at last season’s festival, but that was a slowly run race and his commanding victory at Punchestown proved he is an exceptional chaser. Dismiss him at your peril.
Corach Rambler
Lucinda Russell
Grade 1 Sefton Novices’ Hurdle winner Ahoy Senor is not the only top chasing prospect for Lucinda Russell, who also has plenty of reason to be excited about Corach Rambler. He showed staying power over hurdles last season and can build on an encouraging third on his chase debut, which came over 2m4f, when stepping back up in trip.
Dark Raven
Willie Mullins
Unbeaten in two bumpers last season, recording an RPR of 130 when signing off at Fairyhouse in April, and looked right at home on a sound surface. Highly regarded by his leading connections ahead of a novice hurdle campaign and is Cheltenham material.
Dysart Dynamo
Willie Mullins
On just his second start, and despite running green, he was probably the easiest bumper winner of the 2021 Punchestown festival. He had shaped in similar style on his debut at Clonmel and given the speed shown in both runs, should prove more than just an able back-up to stablemates Kilcruit and Sir Gerhard.
Eklat De Rire
Henry de Bromhead
Took to fences like a duck to water, winning his first two easily including a Grade 3 at Naas when his victims included Escaria Ten, who went on to be placed in the National Hunt Chase at Cheltenham. Blotted his copybook when unseating Rachael Blackmore in the Brown Advisory but that could have been a blessing in disguise as he looks to be starting this season off a favourable handicap mark. A race like the Ladbrokes Trophy looks ideal.
Elle est belle
Dan Skelton
Won her first two bumpers last season before finishing third in the Champion Bumper behind Sir Gerhard and then second at Aintree. Looks a talented mare and should win plenty of races against her own sex over hurdles, with the mares’ novice hurdle at Cheltenham in March the obvious target.
Elysian Flame
Michael & David Easterby
Progressive stayer on the Flat and finished fifth in the Cesarewitch off a mark of 100. A winner at Carlisle off 114 on his most recent run over hurdles, he appears to be very well handicapped when he heads back into that sphere.
Espoir De Romay
Kim Bailey
Improved his RPR from race to race in a hugely promising first season over fences and was still travelling well in the lead when falling two out in Grade 1 company at Aintree. In a vintage season for novice chasers, an RPR of 167 put him in the top half-dozen and an official mark of 160 does not preclude a crack at a big handicap en route to tackling the best.
Farinet
Venetia Williams
Debuted for Venetia Williams in February and three weeks later won a strong novice handicap chase at Sandown on Imperial Cup day.
There will be more improvement to come off a mark of 134 as his
stamina is teased out and he looks a typical Williams midwinter project.
Firestep
Nicky Henderson
He might not be the most high-profile of Nicky Henderson’s novice hurdlers, given he trains Jonbon and I Am Maximus, but Firestep has all the ingredients to develop into a top-notch performer. The big, powerful son of Mahler might not have beaten much in a Chepstow bumper but the way he travelled really caught the eye. He’s 50-1 for the Supreme.
Gabynako
Gavin Cromwell
Reached a mark of 139 over hurdles and ran to a similar level on his recent chase debut at Galway. Sent off just 9-2 in the Martin Pipe at the Cheltenham Festival, he looks the type to head back to Prestbury Park for something like the Plate come March.
Galopin Des Champs
Willie Mullins
Won the Martin Pipe in a good time at the Cheltenham Festival and produced an even better performance when running away with a Grade 1 at Punchestown next time. Mullins has run some stars in the Martin Pipe in the past and Galopin Des Champs could easily develop into another, especially if connections opt for the chasing route. He looks like he should make the grade over fences.
Gentlemansgame
Mouse Morris
What a good performance this grey put up at the Dublin Racing Festival. Having just turned five, he was up with the pace all the way yet still kept on stoutly at the end to finish second to Gaillard Du Mesnil in a Grade 1. He’s an out-and-out galloper and his trainer, never one to rush his horses, has the expertise to make him a proper staying chaser.
Gerri Colombe
Gordon Elliott
The image of this five-year-old romping clear at Fairyhouse on his rules debut remains fresh in the mind. It was striking how in a few strides he went from a battle for supremacy to a distance clear. He is a 3m point-to-point winner with gears who visibly had learned from that experience next time at Naas and looks exciting.
Greaneteen
Paul Nicholls
Shishkin is the one everyone will fear in the two-mile division, but Greaneteen was progressive at the end of last season and was the only one to go with Altior’s pace when easily winning the Celebration Chase at Sandown. He’s a lively Champion Chase outsider.
Hitman
Paul Nicholls
This five-year-old was beaten in his three attempts in Grade 1 company last season but can make a mark at the top level this season. A drop back to two miles should bring out the best in him and he has loads of time on his side.
I Am Maximus
Nicky Henderson
The Nicky Henderson-trained five-year-old is the only horse to have beaten Grade 1 Mersey Novices’ Hurdle winner My Drogo, scoring by a length and three-quarters in a Cheltenham bumper last October. He raced keenly but showed a blistering turn of foot to beat one of the most exciting horses in training with ease. He hasn’t been seen since but a fruitful hurdling campaign awaits.
James Du Berlais
Willie Mullins
Exciting French recruit who was thrown straight in the deep end on his first start for his trainer when ninth in the Champion Hurdle and then showed great promise to take second behind Klassical Dream in the Champion Stayers Hurdle at Punchestown. That is a high level of form and he was bought to be a chaser, so expect him to enjoy a successful novice campaign over fences.
Journey With Me
Henry de Bromhead
Bob Olinger, who took the Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle last season, began his career in the Doc’s Bumper at Gowran Park, the same starting point for Journey With Me. This son of Mahler romped home by 13 lengths on his rules debut and could follow in the footsteps of his talented stablemate in March.
Kyntara
Kim Bailey
Kyntara made a huge impression when landing a competitive bumper by 17 lengths at Warwick in February and the form has worked out well. Connections contemplated Cheltenham or Aintree but a patient approach should pay off with this son of Kayf Tara, whose future undoubtedly lies over fences. He can make his presence felt at Graded level over hurdles, probably around the 2m4f trip.
Letbeclearaboutit
Gavin Cromwell
A winner of three bumpers and second in two more, this talented six-year-old bypassed last season’s Cheltenham Festival but could scale great heights this term. The only two horses to beat him last season were Sir Gerhard and Kilcruit, the first two in the Champion Bumper, and he could end up being one of Ireland’s top novice hurdlers.
Marown
Nicky Richards
This three-mile prospect won on his first try at the trip in March before seeming to find a big-field handicap at the Scottish National meeting to be a culture shock. He went off favourite that day and ought to reward those who remain loyal this winter, with trainer Nicky Richards being well known for his patience with similar types.
M C Muldoon
Willie Mullins
It wasn’t his day when favourite for the Cesarewitch and he hasn’t yet shot the lights out over hurdles, but there was a lot to like about his Galway win in July, not least that he settled better than in the past, and he will be interesting in staying handicaps off his opening mark of 132.
Mighty Thunder
Lucinda Russell
All roads lead to Aintree for last season’s impressive Scottish National winner. Since stepping up to 4m-plus chases his form figures are 121 and his current mark of 151 should be enough to get him into the Grand National without having to do too much racing beforehand. Lucinda Russell may well take the same route as she did with 2017 National winner One For Arthur with a run in the Becher Chase in December.
Mister Coffey
Nicky Henderson
A ridiculously well-handicapped hurdler and potentially smart novice chaser when he finally grows up. He needs to start doing things right but the ability is most certainly there. When he learns to relax he is going to win something big.
Monmiral
Paul Nicholls
Unbeaten in five starts, he was the only juvenile hurdler to break the 150 barrier on RPRs last season, courtesy of a decisive Aintree beating of Triumph Hurdle runner-up Adagio. Long term he has the potential to develop into a leading chaser, but the two-mile hurdle division in Britain is not strong and he could enjoy another fruitful season even if the switch to fences is delayed.
My Drogo
Dan Skelton
My Drogo was a hugely exciting hurdler last season and promises to be an even better chaser. Unbeaten in four starts over hurdles, culminating in victory in the Grade 1 Mersey Novices’ Hurdle, My Drogo has a range of options regarding trip and is prominent in all the big novice chase markets, but perhaps the Marsh over 2m4f will suit him best.
Nada To Prada
Michael Scudamore
Although she lost out on the run-in on last week’s reappearance at Worcester, this six-year-old otherwise made an entirely satisfactory transition to chasing. She should find plenty of good opportunities, having also proved herself in the mud last term. A lightly raced, strapping sort, she must be open to further improvement.
Next Destination
Paul Nicholls
Did extremely well in novice chases last term considering he was coming back from the injury that forced him to miss two and a half years and he should continue his climb through the staying ranks this season, with some big targets on the horizon.
No Ordinary Joe
Nicky Henderson
Sole defeat came when pitched into Grade 2 company on hurdles debut in an Ascot contest won by My Drogo. He picked up a pair of educational wins over obstacles in May and should make up into at least a decent handicapper off an opening mark of 133.
Peking Rose
Fergal O’Brien
A well-bred six-year-old from the family of Rose Ravine, he showed good form in bumpers last season, winning at Carlisle and then twice running with credit behind the classy Knappers Hill. He should do well over hurdles this season, particularly when sent over a trip, and looks exciting.
Porticello
Gary Moore
This three-year-old made a smart debut in a hot race at Auteuil for David Cottin in April and has now gone to Gary Moore, who does particularly well with young hurdlers. The form of his win has worked out, with runner-up Magistrato having scored at Chepstow on Saturday on his first start for Paul Nicholls and the third going on to win his next two races, including at Listed level.
Run Wild Fred
Gordon Elliott
Amazingly still a novice for a second season, this seven-year-old ran some superb races in defeat last term, including when second in the Irish Grand National. The National Hunt Chase is likely to be on the radar – he has a similar profile to last season’s winner Galvin – and he is well handicapped on a mark of 145, which provides plenty of options for him.
Sam Barton
Emma Lavelle
Won a decent maiden hurdle at Doncaster in January in the style of an embryonic chaser and again shaped well in the EBF Final at Sandown in atrocious ground under a big weight. His jumping was slick for a tall horse and he should be up to competing in decent staying handicap chases.
Secret Reprieve
Evan Williams
It’s not often handicap chasers can follow up winning one big race with another the following season but Secret Reprieve may be an exception. He won the Welsh National easily last season and Evan Willimas preserved his handicap mark for a crack at the Grand National. He didn’t get in that race off 142 but that mark leaves plenty of wiggle room and it would be no surprise to see him have a crack at a Chepstow repeat.
Shewearsitwell
Willie Mullins
Favourite for the mares’ novice hurdle at Cheltenham before injury ruled her out for the season, this mare showed plenty of talent in her three victories. She must prove her fitness this term, but if she continues where she left off last year she could be in the Mares’ Hurdle mix and maybe even a lively outsider for the Champion Hurdle.
Sir Gerhard
Willie Mullins
This six-year-old looked a star in winning his first two bumpers for Gordon Elliott and, following a switch to Willie Mullins, he was able to continue Cheveley Park’s domination in the Champion Bumper, making all under a good ride to see off fellow top prospect and stablemate Kilcruit. He wasn’t at his best at Punchestown, when Kilcruit reversed form, but expect to see this point winner flourish over hurdles this season, with all the top 2m novice contests likely to be under consideration.
Soft Risk
Nicky Richards
This five-year-old never came out of cruise control when landing an Ayr bumper on his debut in May. Still hard on the bridle a furlong out, he romped home by nine lengths. He is likely to go novice hurdling and it would be no surprise to see him tackle a decent race next spring.
Star Gate
Evan Williams
Runner-up in the Challow to Bravesmangame, his only defeat in four starts. Has been off since that run as he was still pretty raw. He has the scope to make more of an impact having been given time to mature.
Three stripe life
Gordon Elliott
There was huge promise in this unexposed five-year-old’s fourth place in the Champion Bumper and this could be a coming-of-age campaign for him. He showed bundles of natural ability when bolting up in a Navan bumper last January before the completely different occasion of the Cheltenham Festival possibly caught him out against much more experienced rivals. Expect him to operate at a high level in novice company this season.
Time To Get Up
Jonjo O’Neill
We knew when this horse won the Midlands National that he had done well to get up from way off the pace. What we did not know at the time was he was reeling in the soon-to-be Scottish National winner, Mighty Thunder. One of the big four Nationals will be on his agenda. Be sure to be on him that day.
Wonderwall
Richard Spencer
Seventh in the Champion Bumper and was described as a real athlete by owner Phil Cunningham in the Racing Post (November 2019). He looks the type to do well over hurdles.
Vanillier
Gavin Cromwell
Galopin Des Champs deserves the limelight among last season’s staying novice hurdlers but don’t forget the Cheltenham and Aintree Grade 1 winners Vanillier and Ahoy Senor. Vanillier’s strength at the finish in the Albert Bartlett left a deep impression.
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Enda Bolger
Midnight Maestro
9g Midnight Legend - Calamintha
JP McManus
1PF-142
RPR 140c 133h OR 136c 118
I was very pleased when he was second to Shady Operator at Punchestown. He did well in handicaps in the first half of the year, but you never know exactly how they're going to adapt to the cross-country. I think he's going to be good at it. It was the experience of the winner that made the difference, and he did well for the first attempt. I feel I'm in a good position with the two of them, and we'll give him a taste of Cheltenham before going there in March.
Shady Operator
8g Court Cave-Native Artist
JP McManus
F-16091
RPR 149c 132h OR 136c 133h
He's taken really well to the cross-country course at Punchestown and we've been lucky to have Derek O'Connor for his two wins there. You can't beat experience and that was probably a big factor when he beat our other runner Midnight Maestro recently. We'll take him to Cheltenham next month and then he'll head for the PP Hogan back at Punchestown in February, which he won last season, before going to the festival.
Martin Brassil
Choice Of Words
6m Yeats - Douryna
Mrs Bernardine Mulryan & Mrs Paul Shanahan
F/421-21
RPR 127h
She won nicely at Galway last month [over an extended two miles] and she could go to Punchestown on John Durkan Chase day [December 5] for the Listed Voler La Vedette Mares Novice Hurdle over two and a half miles. She was progressive in her bumpers and hopefully she'll be able to keep doing the same thing over hurdles. I wouldn't be worried about her stepping up in trip.
Longhouse Poet
7g Yeats - Moscow Madame
Sean & Bernardine Mulryan
38/6231-
RPR 148c 147h OR 144c 145h
We're waiting for soft ground at the moment. He got a bit of a cut when he won at Punchestown on his last start but was fine when we left him off for a break and came back well. We've given him an entry for the Grade B Bective Stud Handicap Hurdle over three miles at Navan on December 4 and he could go back over fences after that. He's still only seven and has won a point-to-point, bumper, maiden hurdle and beginners' chase, as well as being placed in two Grade 1s. We're looking forward to him.
Stuart Crawford
O'Toole
5g Mahler - On Galley Head
Simon Munir & Isaac Souede
1-2
RPR 131b
He probably would have started off in a point-to-point last season, only that they weren't taking place at the time he was ready to run. As it turned out, he went into bumpers and probably showed himself in an even better light than he might have done in a point-to-point. He's definitely a horse to look forward to and, touch wood, his schooling has gone well. He's still a few weeks off being ready to run but it's a case of so far so good. We'll look to start off somewhere low key and hopefully end up somewhere a bit more high profile later in the season. You'd be hoping to have a Gold Cup horse some day and I'd imagine we'll be thinking about longer trips rather than shorter ones this season.
Brian Ellison
Cool Jet
5g Jet Away - Cool Trix
P Boyle
410-6
RPR 110b
He ran in four bumpers, including at the Cheltenham Festival, for his previous connections and was going to start out for us over hurdles at Hexham last week, but we’ve waited for some softer ground. He’s a lovely horse and we’re very hopeful about him. He works very well and we think a fair bit of him. He could run at Newcastle on Saturday.
Cormier
5g Born To Sea - Scotch Bonnet
Dan Gilbert
170-240
RPR 133h OR 132h
He was going really well when he made a bad mistake in the Greatwood Hurdle, which Paddy [Brennan] felt cost him. You can’t make mistakes in races like that and he probably found the ground quick enough. We’re going to give him a break and maybe bring him back for the County Hurdle. He’s capable of winning a nice prize on softer ground and he does run well fresh.
Sam’s Adventure
9g Black Sam Bellamy - My Adventure
Julie & Phil Martin
51U1U-P
RPR 153c 123h OR 144c 122h
He’s grand after his return at Bangor and he always needs a couple of runs. He wants a stiffer test, he’s really well in himself and might go to Newcastle for the Rehearsal Chase on Saturday if the ground is soft enough. The Welsh National could be an aim, but there are plenty of staying chases for him and we might even try to win the Eider Chase again.
Alex Hales
Fagan
11g Fair Mix - Northwood May
S Brackenbury
/6317-2
RPR 147c 147h OR 138c 137h
He ran a hell of a race when second in a veterans' chase at Warwick last week and we'll aim him at the final of the series at Sandown on January 8. He still has a touch of class and I'm adamant there's a nice race in him. He only just missed out on getting in the National last season, so we could look at that again, while the Scottish National and bet365 Gold Cup could be other possible spring targets.
For Pleasure
6g Excelebration - Darsan
Premier Plastering (UK) Limited
1035-F3
RPR 144h, 139c OR 141c 141h
He's contested two good-quality novice chases around Warwick and near enough ran to his mark when third last week. We may have to pick and choose our races as he likes to dominate and has to go left-handed. We'll probably keep him in the Fighting Fifth Hurdle on Monday and see if it cuts up, while there is a novice chase at Plumpton on December 13 that could suit. He owes us nothing after a great last season.
Millers Bank
7g Passing Glance - It Doesn’t Matter
Millers Bank Partnership
81213-1
RPR 146c 154h OR 153c 153h
I was delighted with his chasing debut at Huntingdon – he didn't put a foot wrong and was clever in his jumping. He's the best we've had and all being well he'll run in the Berkshire Novices' Chase at Newbury on Friday. If all goes to plan we will look at the Noel at Ascot before Christmas, then hopefully work back from the Marsh or Brown Advisory at Cheltenham. He handles winter ground but better ground is ideal for him.
Milton Harris
Knight Salute
3g Sir Percy - Shadow Dancing
Four Candles Partnership
111
RPR 114h OR 128h
He’s improving all the time and I was really pleased with his Cheltenham win at the November meeting. I don’t know that he won’t go on proper winter ground, but I don’t feel the need to face him with it, so he’ll go for the Summit Juvenile Hurdle at Doncaster on December 11, then have a winter break. He’ll have an entry in the Triumph and Fred Winter and he’s a really hardy three-year-old. He’s very comparable with my best juveniles in the past at this early stage in his career.
Legionar
3g Protectionist - Lomitas Dream
Four Candles Partnership
31
RPR 94b
He was third on his debut at Huntingdon, then won well at Aintree. He’s very talented and will run in the Listed bumper at Cheltenham on New Year’s Day. He’s a really nice prospect for the future and his run at Cheltenham will inform us as to whether we target a top bumper or get him some experience over hurdles. He’s already schooled well.
Stimulating Song
6g Stimulation - Choral Singer
Pegasus Bloodstock & A Harrison
20/341-
RPR 135h OR 134h
It’s a shame we missed a season with him as unfortunately he struck into himself when he won at Cheltenham’s November meeting last year, but he’s as good as I’ve had in a long time – if not ever. He’s a proper horse. We’re chipping away slowly with him and, if all goes well, he might be running by February at the earliest. He’s still young and he’s very good. He has a great, big build and he was always a chaser in the making, but if we don’t get him back until the spring he’ll probably stay over hurdles for the remainder of this season.
Martin Keighley
Back On The Lash
7g Malinas - Giovanna
M Boothright
-117151
RPR 143c 129h OR 141c 132h
I was delighted with him winning the cross-country race at Cheltenham's November meeting on his first start over the fences. He's only seven and a novice chaser, but we took him schooling there a couple of times and he was a natural. He stayed the trip well and he'll run in another cross-country handicap at the December meeting. We're likely to enter him in the Cross Country, Brown Advisory and the National Hunt Chase at the festival. It's level weights in the Cross Country in March but I'm hopeful he can keep on improving.
Brorson
5g Getaway - Artic Vic
David Maughan
2-2327
RPR 116h OR 117h
The trip was too short for him at Cheltenham this month and Sean [Bowen] had half given up on him going over the last, then he flew home up the hill and was beaten only about four lengths. The form from his previous two runs has been franked and he's a nice novice hurdler. He's crying out for a step up in trip and he'll be quite hard to beat when he does, so I might just go somewhere small with him and hopefully get his head in front, then look for something bigger. He'll be a lovely chaser and jumps his hurdles like fences – he has loads of scope – but I'm sure we can win a few over hurdles first this season.
Witness Protection
8g Witness Box - Queen's Exit
Foxtrot Racing
102-421
RPR 137c 136h OR 136c 132h
He's going the right way and his form is working out amazingly. He had terrible luck in running on his return at Newton Abbot but won next time at Chepstow. We've always thought a lot of him and he has a big engine. He's taken well to chasing and his jumping was fantastic at Chepstow. He'll probably run in the two-and-a-half-mile novice chase at Cheltenham on December 11 next.
Tom Lacey
Adrimel
6g Tirwanako - Irise De Gene
Lady Bamford & Alice Bamford
/111PP-
RPR 141h OR 140h
He has summered well and I’m sure he’ll be better for a fence. He’s a fine horse, built for chasing and has schooled nicely. He’ll run when the rain comes and I’d like to think he could be a top-level novice chaser in the height of winter. The Scilly Isles at Sandown would be the dream.
Glory And Fortune
6g Fame And Glory - Night Heron
J Hinds
25-2116
RPR 143h 134c OR 142h 127c
I didn’t think he ran too bad in the Greatwood Hurdle and I’m not sure he handles the undulations at Cheltenham. He’s better than that and he’s having a little break now. We’ll look to run him through late spring and we may have another pop at the Betfair Hurdle at Newbury.
Kimberlite Candy
9g Flemensfirth - Mandys Native
John P McManus
/21/2P-
RPR 160c 138h OR 150c 148h
He has an entry in the Becher Chase, in which he’s finished second in the last two runnings, and the Welsh National. He’s another that needs rain and we’d like to get him out a bit more often this season. The Eider and Classic Chase, which he won in 2020, are other races potentially on the agenda.
Tea Clipper
6g Stowaway - A Plus Ma Puce
Jerry Hinds & Ashley Head
15533-1
RPR 153c 142h OR 149c 142h
I was delighted with him at Chepstow at a meeting he does well at, and he’s entered in the Berkshire Novices' Chase and John Francome Novices' Chase at Newbury this week. He’s definitely not a deep winter-ground horse and we’ve purposely not overraced him. He’s not the best of travellers and races take a lot out of him. We’ll be looking to have a go at the spring festivals, potentially the Brown Advisory at Cheltenham.
Emma Lavelle
De Rasher Counter
9g Yeats - Dedrunkmunky
Makin’ Bacon Partnership
614P/2-
RPR 161c OR 155c
He's back in and cantering and our long-term target is the National. We're working back from there and he's unlikely to be seen out until some time in January but he's in great order. It was a shame to have missed last season but he's the right kind of horse for the National, he jumps and travels well and has a bit of quality. He'd certainly be the most exciting horse we've had for the race.
Eclair Surf
7g Califet - Matasurf
Dominic Burke & Tim Syder
21418-F
RPR 142c OR 134c
He's absolutely fine after Bangor and it was a bit gutting as he was travelling great and had jumped beautifully to that point. We'll probably look at the Welsh National trial at Chepstow on Saturday week next. He's going to have to go up a little in the weights to get a run in the Welsh National.
Paisley Park
9g Oscar - Presenting Shares
Andrew Gemmell
7/213P-3
RPR 172h OR 161h
He had a great time when having a spin around Newbury the other day and he just takes a lot of work nowadays. He had a nice blow and we'll head back there for the Long Distance Hurdle on Friday. He's an amazing horse, a character, and he feels every bit as good as he ever has at home, so hopefully he will bring that to the track and the cheekpieces will make Aidan's [Coleman] job a bit easier. If all goes well he will go the route he has always gone through the season.
Top Dog
4g Leading Light - Princess Leya
Nicholas Mustoe
2-2
RPR 109b
He's a lovely horse and was just a bit of a baby still when second on his first start for us at Cheltenham, with the form franked by the winner Bonttay. The aim is to run him in the Listed bumper at Ascot on December 17 and that will tell us whether he's good enough for some of the championship races later in the season. He's in no way flashy at home – he just gets on with the job – but he has plenty of ability. He's a smasher and hopefully he'll make up into a decent horse.
Dermot McLoughlin
Freewheelin Dylan
9g Curtain Time - Gaye Future
Miss S Mangan
981-46U
RPR 149c 120h OR 146c 113h
The Grand National is the target. There's no point in running him in handicaps on winter ground in Ireland, so we'll stick with the plan of running him in the cross-country races at Cheltenham. It was a pity he had a bit of a mishap there recently, but no damage was done. He'll probably go back there in December, and then we'll aim to run him at the festival before heading to Aintree. The gap between the two races should be just right for him.
Gary Moore
Editeur Du Gite
7g Saddex - Malaga De St Sulpice
The Preston Family, Friends & T Jacobs
2P11-U1
RPR 150c OR 147c
He's come out of his Cheltenham win pretty good and I couldn't be more pleased with him. He's always looked like a good horse, he cost a lot of money, and he has a fair amount of ability. There aren't too many races for him with his mark now and we might give it a shot at one of the big two-mile chases. The Clarence House and Game Spirit can come on top of each other and I wonder whether we should have a go at the latter. I didn't think it was a particularly strong race at Cheltenham, but he's progressing all the time.
Goshen
5g Authorized - Hyde
Steven Packham
/018-54
RPR 165h OR 157h
I was delighted with his run on good ground that wasn't very suitable for him at Ascot on Saturday. He'd been working as good as ever going into the weekend and he's sure to have benefited from the run. It's hard to say whether he stays that trip or not, but you couldn't definitively say he doesn't given it was his first run back, and he won over a mile and six on the Flat as a three-year-old. I'm certain he can go only right-handed and we'll see how he progresses through the season. The Christmas Hurdle will be his next target at Kempton on Boxing Day, provided the ground is to his liking, then we'll definitely go back to Wincanton if conditions suit for the Kingwell Hurdle, which he won last season. He's so much better when the ground is softer. That's when you see the true Goshen.
Nassalam
4g Dream Well - Ramina
John Stone
11220-1
RPR 142c 140h OR 145c 140h
I was very proud of him at Ascot and it was a good performance. We've entered him in the Berkshire Novices' Chase at Newbury on Friday, it's a big jump in class for a four-year-old but we'll see. I don't really want to go right-handed with him but he'll be entered in the Henry VIII Novices' Chase at Sandown as well. He loves his jumping and that's a great asset. I'd like to think there's a nice prize in him. I think last season's top six juveniles were quite good and Adagio, who he finished second to in the Finale Juvenile Hurdle, ran a massive race in the Greatwood Hurdle.
Porticello
3g Sholokhov - Chinawood
O S Harris
1-1
RPR 122h OR 130h
I was very pleased with him at Wetherby. He did everything wrong and still won, which is a sign of a good horse. He's a big horse, needs a lot of time and we won't see the best of him until two years' time. I was going to aim him at the Triumph trial at Cheltenham on December 11, but I'll make two entries and I'd rather go to Doncaster, if the ground is soft enough, for the Summit Juvenile Hurdle on the same day as it's worth more than twice as much. From my riding days, I've always felt you need a big, strong horse that travels to go around Cheltenham, so hopefully he could be a Triumph contender. His jumping needs to be a bit slicker, but hopefully that will improve with time as he's run only twice.
Shallwehaveonemore
4g Authorized - Princess Roseburg
Steven Packham
1-2
RPR 128h
He ran a massive race at Ascot. He was another that did everything wrong and still ran very well. I'm not quite sure where he goes, but it won't be too long before he's out again. I think a lot of him and he'll be better with some juice in the ground.
Neil Mulholland
Brief Times
5g Doyen - Dali’s Theatre
Ms S Exell
11
RPR 118h
He won very nicely on his hurdling debut at Exeter on his return. He jumped out to his left there, but he’s schooled well since and that doesn’t concern me. He’s a nice prospect. We’ll stay low key with him for the time being and, although he’ll be a chaser down the line, there are plenty of races to be won over hurdles with him.
Milkwood
7g Dylan Thomas - Tropical Lake
Ms Jo Bridel
3031-24
RPR 151h, 132c OR 151h, 148c
He didn’t take to the fences at Uttoxeter on his chase debut and we’re giving him a break now until Christmas time. I’ll discuss with his owners whether we stick to chasing or revert to hurdles when he returns, given we’ll be a fair way into the season. There’s no doubting his class given his Scottish Champion Hurdle win and great run when second in the Galway Hurdle.
Solwara One
7g Gold Well - Turquoise Green
Mrs Jane Gerard-Pearse
11216-F
RPR 134h OR 134h
He’s a nice horse who was going okay when falling on his chase debut at Ffos Las. He’s built for chasing and it will be his game. We’ll look for another novice chase when the rain arrives and he’s one I’m looking forward to. We won a nice novice handicap chase on the final day at Sandown with the similarly owned Shantou Village in 2017 and that could be a potential long-term aim.
Paul Nolan
Jeremys Jewel
6m Jeremy - Saucy Tess
Philip Byrne
25/1121
RPR 124h
We think she's a nice mare and hopefully she can compete at a decent level. It was good to see her get off the mark over hurdles at Cork last month. The Mares' Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham is the plan.
Latest Exhibition
8g Oscar - Aura About You
Toberona Partnership
2/12224-
RPR 160c 152h OR 155c 151h
We're looking towards the Hatton's Grace Hurdle as a starting point and hopefully there'll be a bit of rain between now and then. There's nothing written in stone in terms of his plan for the season; we're eager to win a race with him and take each start as it comes. If he does switch back over fences, then so be it. He has to improve over hurdles and fences, but we're looking forward to starting him off at Fairyhouse and seeing where we stand.
Mrs Milner
6m Flemensfirth - Thegirlonthehill
Softco
324F1-1
RPR 145h OR 139h
The plan is to go to Newbury for the Grade 2 Long Distance Hurdle on Friday. We know she has to step up and hopefully she will. We know she's effective on nice ground and hopefully it will be safe there for her.
Nicky Richards
Marown
7g Milan - Rosie Suspect
Exors Of The Late Trevor Hemmings
312219-
RPR 144c OR 139c
He’s just had wind surgery, so he’ll be in action on the other side of Christmas. He’s a big, fine horse – a grand sort – and had a good first season over fences. I’m hoping he’ll pick up a big staying handicap chase later in the season.
Nells Son
6g Trans Island - Miss Nellie
Langdale Bloodstock
2/11-1
RPR 106h 114b
He won well on his hurdling debut at Kelso and we just want a little bit of rain before we run him again. When that comes we’ll look for another novice hurdle, then we might have to start looking a little higher. He was beaten only a short head on his sole defeat and hopefully he’s high class.
Ribble Valley
8g Westerner - Miss Greinton
David Wesley Yates
112/13-
RPR 147h, OR 146h
He’s back in but another who won’t be running until the new year. He’ll go novice chasing and hopefully take high rank in the better races. I still think he’s a Graded horse in the making. If he has a trouble-free run, hopefully he can confirm that.
Sauce Of Life
6g Califet - Salsaparilla
Mrs IC Sellars & Major & Mrs P Arkwright
11-2
RPR 107h 112b
The slow gallop didn’t help him at all on his first run over hurdles at Wetherby. He jumped well, travelled strongly, but it turned into a sprint and it caught him out for a furlong until he got himself gathered up and realised he had to change a couple of gears. The race was over then, but he’s come back all right and should be winning plenty of races.
Michael Scudamore
Do Your Job
7g Fame And Glory - Full Of Birds
Mark Dunphy
12422-1
RPR 139c 146h OR 143c 143h
I was really pleased with his chasing debut success at Warwick and he came on a lot for his reappearance last season, so I expect him to do the same. He did very well over hurdles and looks the right size and build to improve for going over fences – we spent all summer dreaming about what he could become! He'll have an entry for the Henry VIII Novices' Chase at Sandown on Saturday week and the dream would be to head back to Aintree in the spring.
Lebowski
6g Aizavoski - Castle Supreme
Mark Dunphy
2235-1
RPR 122h 105b
He was quite impressive on his hurdling debut at Ffos Las and the form has already been franked. We've pencilled him in for another novice hurdle at Ayr on Monday week and hopefully he can improve as the season goes on. His bumper level was decent with Adrian Wintle and his jumping was very slick and accurate at Ffos Las. He copes with soft ground really well.
Nada To Prada
6m Kayf Tara - Ambrosia’s Promise
Mrs Lynne Maclennan
2113-24
RPR 133c OR 130c
I was very disappointed with her run at Ffos Las last week and she is definitely better than that. She had a really good campaign over hurdles last season, so hopefully we can put a line through that run and get back on track next time. Ideally, we'll look for a mares' novice chase, and she wants a bit of cut in the ground. We'll be aiming at some of the nice mares' races through the season.
Sandy Thomson
Donna’s Double
5g Fair Mix - Elegant Accord
D&D Armstrong Ltd
1-
RPR 108b
He had been going quite nicely at home prior to his debut at Newcastle in March, but we didn’t expect him to win as he hadn’t even had a racecourse gallop. He did it nicely, his schooling has been very good and he’s ready to go very soon.
Dingo Dollar
9g Golden Lariat - Social Society
M Warren, J Holmes, R Kidner & J Wright
/0P12-4
RPR 154c OR 149c
He ran a corker in the Scottish National last season and I was delighted with his return at Kelso last month. He's entered in the Rehearsal Chase on Saturday and his owners would love to get him into the Grand National, so we’ll be trying to ensure that happens.
The Ferry Master
8g Elusive Pimpernel - Dinghy
The Potassium Partnership
/21144-3
RPR 136c OR 132c
He had a great campaign culminating in running a huge race when fourth in the Scottish National. He ran a cracker on his comeback when trying to give 19lb to a race-fit rival in Red Giant. The plan is the Rehearsal Chase for him too and he possibly wants better ground rather than a bog. The big staying races will be on his agenda.
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