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"ONE
TO JUMP!!" 2000
NOVICE
HURDLERS
A VENTURE TO PHAR brown gelding Phardante (FR) - Loughaderra
Trained by - Nicky Richards
Comments - Highly touted but ultimately disappointing gelding last term,
having been beaten 24 lengths on his debut at Doncaster in a bumper, before
unseating his pilot at Bangor in a novice hurdle. Certainly is better than
that and is one to keep the right side of this term
ACOUSTIC brown gelding Orchestra - Rambling Ivy
Trained by - Owen Brennan
Comments - Formerly a useful point-to-pointer, Acoustic has had one under
rules in a novice hurdle at Haydock finishing a most promising third. There
is plenty of improvement to come, and whilst his future lies over fences, he
is certainly capable of making an impact over hurdles
ADAMANT
APPROACH bay gelding Mandalus - Crash Approach
Trained by - W P Mullins
Comments - Considering they had done very little with him, I dare say Willie
Mullins was pleased with the way Adamant Approach dismissed Risk Accessor in
a Leopardstown bumper in February. He must make his presence felt this
winter
AIR CONTROL bay gelding Executive Perk - Sandy Jayne
Trained by - Lenny Lungo
Comments Air Control ran respectably in two bumpers last season and is the
sort of horse that should find a race or two in the north this winter
ALEXANDER NEVSKY bay gelding Be My Native (U.S.A.) - Tsarella
Trained by - N J Henderson
Comments - Nice looking half brother to The Tsarevich, Alexander Nevsky has
the one start winning a Worcester bumper nicely enough by 1 ¼ lengths.
Another nice long-term prospect
ALL GUNS BLAZING bay gelding Un Desperado (FR) - Malone Ranger
Trained by - Kim Bailey
Comments - Only has one run behind in, in a point-to-point in Ireland. Not a
bad run either as he was certainly making Best on Show (One of the best PTP
horses in Ireland last term) work for success when falling two out. He
probably would have been held that day, but a good effort nonetheless.
Whatever he does this year he must be a future winner over fences
ARCACHON (GER) bay filly Platini (GER) - Anmut (GER)
Trained by -?
Comments - Arcachon last saw a racetrack in October 1999, when she won a
10-furlong handicap at Maison-Lafitte. She was bought at a subsequent GOFFS
sale, and could find a mares race or two if well placed
AWESOME AUNT brown filly Vestris Abu - Rose-Anore
Trained by - Henrietta Knight
Comments - Awesome Aunt is another animal with whom little was done last
term. It may not transpire to have been a great race but she could no more
that beat Ardour Glowing, and suggested that they may more to come. Mares'
only races should be within her compass
BETABATIM bay gelding Alphabatim (U.S.A.) - Lucy Platter
Trained by - Nicky Richards
Comments - I always worry about putting really big horses in lists, because
they can take ages to mature, thus making then hard to predict. Betabatim is
a case in point. He's had the one run but showed enough promise to suggest
that he can win a race, but he's a great long-term prospect, so I put him
in. May not win this winter (I hope he does) but certainly will in the
future
BEETHOVEN bay gelding Yashgan - Adare Princess
Trained by - Noel Chance
Comments - Thus far unraced embryonic chaser, was in training last year and
showed promise, though he didn't run because his trainer was anxious to give
him more time. He may go hurdling, as some stage but will start off in a
bumper
BEST ON SHOW brown gelding Kings Ride - Tawney Lass
Trained by - Jonjo O'Neill
Comments - Arguably the best young pointer in Ireland last term, who I
believe, cost Mr McManus a pretty penny. If he translates that ability to
regulation obstacles we'll hear plenty about him over the coming months
BLAZING HILLS chestnut gelding Shaab - Cottage Blaze
Trained by - Kim Bailey
Comments - Hails from the same family as Tied Cottage. This one is a winner
of its only point-to-point and like many in this section is a long-term
chasing prospect
BLUE bay colt Bluebird (U.S.A.) - Watership (U.S.A.)
Trained By - Noel Meade
Comments - Useful handicapper when trained by Amanda Perrett winning most
notably a decent handicap at Ascot. Gone to the right man to fond
opportunities for him in Ireland, either on the flat or hopefully over jumps
BOMB ALASKA brown gelding Polar Falcon (U.S.A.) - So True
Trained by - Toby Balding
Comments - Assuming that there haven't burnt him out pursuing Group success,
Bomb Alaska, ever since he won the Lincoln, has always struck me as the sort
of horse that would win over obstacles, so I'm pleased that the owner has
given Toby Balding the 'go-ahead' to pursue this venture. Should win a race
or two
BROOKLYN'S GOLD (U.S.A.) bay horse Seeking The Gold (U.S.A.) -
Brooklyn's Dance (FR)
Trained by - Ian Williams
Comments - Previously in training with Criquette Head. He's another purchase
from the French Sales. He won in Listed company over 10 furlongs on the Flat
and because of his stature should be well capable of win a race of two,
assuming he takes to the game
CANYOUBATIM bay gelding Alphabatim (U.S.A.) - Boat Whistle
Trained by - Henry D J Daly
Comments - Canyoubatim won a point-to-point in Ireland and looks a nice
chasing type. He'll, hopefully signal the improvement I'll be expecting when
he goes over the larger obstacles.
CARDIFF ARMS (NZ) bay gelding Lowell (NZ) - Shuzohra (NZ)
Trained by - Ian Williams
Comments - Cardiff Arms, a former Derby winner in Australia. Got into last
year's list when running a really good race in listed company. He looked
very useful then, and ran a lot better than the final placing suggested a
couple of times this term. I still think he can make an impact this winter
(Since writing this he won at Aintree)
CEANANNAS MOR brown gelding Strong Gale - Game Sunset
Trained by - Nicky J Henderson
Comments - Ceanannas Mor, a Full brother to Stormyfairweather, bought from
Edina Bolger's yard is bred to be a decent horse, but disappointed if the
truth were known. Another year on his back and time to mature and who
knows...
CEDAR GREEN brown gelding Bustino - Explosiva
Trained by - Kim Bailey
Comments - A lovely looking horse, who is bred to get no further than five
furlongs. He has won two point-to-points in Ireland, and by all account
jumps well and should be ready to go novice chasing in the next few weeks.
CHIVES bay gelding Good Thyne (U.S.A.) - Chatty Actress
Trained by - Miss H C Knight
Comments - Chives impressed on his debut, dismissing Usk valley by 5 lengths
at Sandown. He then performed creditably behind Joe Cullen in the Cheltenham
Bumper. You'd be hopeful that a horse with those credentials would win a few
races this winter
CONQUER bay gelding Phardante-Tullow Performance
Trained by - Henry D J Daly
Comments - Conquer came to my attention after he won a maiden point-to-point
at Bitterley, in a very quick time, three seconds slower than the Men's Open
that day. He won it very nicely, too, and I thought he'd do really well in
that sphere this time around, the fact he is going under rules is probably a
bonus ... One to Note.
CYRIAN bay gelding Persian Bold - Regina St Cyr
Trained by - Martin Pipe
Comments - Former winner of the Northumberland Plate who missed last term
because of injury. Could be a useful staying novice this time around
DARK'N
SHARP (GER) brown horse Sharpo - Daytona Beach (GER)
Trained by - Richard Phillips
Comments - Don't know anything about this one, but I do like the look of
him. I believe he had useful form in Germany and judging by the breeding may
want a soft surface.... Could be anything
DARK SHELL bay gelding Darshaan - Grecian Urn
Trained By - N icky J Henderson
Comments - Winner of a Listed race for Sir Michael Stoute last year.
Transferred to Nicky Henderson after a problem in the spring, and could be
anything should he takes to hurdles... One to note
DEOCH AN DORAIS bay gelding Supreme Leader - General Rain
Trained By - N icky J Henderson
Comments - Deoch An Dorais ran six times in bumpers last term, winning once
at Naas, and progressing with each of his performances. He did as much as
could have been asked of him last term and may improve again for being in
Nicky Henderson's care.
DIRECT ACCESS bay gelding Roselier - Spanish Flame
Trained by - Lenny Lungo
Comments - Direct Access is the biggest horse in Lenny Lungo's yard. He won
a point-to-point in Ireland and is from a real National Hunt family. He's a
great, long-striding horse and we won't be in a hurry with him. He will
start in three-mile hurdles, but his future will be over fences.
ETON (GER) chestnut gelding Suave Dancer (U.S.A.) - Ermione
Trained by - Venetia Williams
Comments - Eton could be a risky choice. Certainly is a good looking
individual, who was well fancied on his only start over hurdle, but this ex
German animal disappointed behind Silence Reigns at Ludlow in March. I
suspect he is better than that but might need to go into handicaps before
finding success, that said I have no doubt that despite his breeding he'd
jump a fence
FATHER MANSFIELD bay gelding Phardante (FR) - Lena's Reign
Trained By - N icky J Henderson
Comments - A point-to-point winner in Ireland two seasons ago who appeared
in last year's list but did run because of injury.
FULL MINTY brown gelding Phardante (FR) - Jouvencelle
Trained by -Alan King
Comments - Full Minty showed promised in two races last term, and is
probably better judged on his 2 3/4lengths 3rd to Hard To Start on his
initial start. He is another horse that I'd expect to have improved with
that experience, and hopefully is up to winning a race or two this time
around
GARRUTH grey gelding Good Thyne (U.S.A.) - Lady Sipash
Trained by - Tim Easterby
Comments - Purchased at DONCASTER SALES, Garruth had average form last term
under rules in Ireland, but was it was a different story between the flags,
where he won a couple of races. A likeable individual who should pay to
follow around the northern circuit
GET IT DONE bay gelding Good Thyne (U.S.A.) - Super Athlete
Trained by - Edward J O'Grady
Comments - Get It Done has only made one start under rules, but a 6lengths
defeat of Oldtown Court at Gowran Park suggested that there was more to come
this time around
GIANLUCA brown gelding Un Desperado (FR) - Belwood Girl
Trained by - Charlie R Egerton
Comments - Gianluca is another bumper horse that only made the one visit to
the racetrack, but it was a very impressive one, cruising on the bridle
throughout before putting 11 lengths between himself and his opponents. The
value of the form I suppose logically is open to question, but if he takes
to the jumping game (reportedly not at present) then he could be a very
interesting individual
GOLA CHER bay gelding Beau Sher - Owen Money
Trained by - Alan King
Comments - As yet unraced but well regarded individual who I certainly like
the look of. He won a point-to-point in Ireland in the spring, and is a
middle distance/stayer chaser in the making, but can serve notice to that
this winter over hurdles
GUNG-HO b/brown gelding
Trained by - Mark Pitman
Comments - Gung-Ho has only had one run to date, when winning a bumper at
Fontwell. He is a nice individual who may be kept to bumpers term before
embarking on a hurdling career; I suspect the latter is more likely
HARD TO START - bay gelding Supreme Leader - Sea Skin
Trained by - Phillip J Hobbs
Comments - He won a bumper well at Kempton last season, and then went to
Cheltenham and finished seventh to Joe Cullen. He'll want 2m4f and soft
ground over hurdles. You'd be disappointed if a horse that possesses this
level of form didn't progress this term
HISTORG (FR) b g Cyborg (FR) - Kalliste (FR)
Trained by - Ferdy Murphy
Comments - Historg, who was previously trained by François Doumen, has been
placed round Auteuil and Vichy and like Heidi Iii last season could do well
in the north in novice hurdles, but is a chasing prospect.
HAMAC II (FR) bay gelding Luchiroverte (FR)- Obole Iii (FR)
Trained by - Arthur L T Moore
Comments - As you sift this list, it will become apparent that I like the
fashion method of bringing horses along slowly that Arthur Moore has so
successfully adopted over the years. He also buys his fair share of stores
horses from France. Hamac Ii is one such horse. He has had three runs to
date being placed in a hurdle before winning a 17-runner bumper at
Fairyhouse. He may not be a Cheltenham prospect but I expect he'll win his
races this term.
HERMES III (FR) chestnut gelding Quart de Vin (FR} - Queenly
Trained By - N icky J Henderson
Comments - Hermes Iii is a winner in the French Provinces, who may well be
campaigned along the lines of Tenseesee, but unlike that horse he'll want to
the mud to be flying for him to be effective.
HITMAN bay gelding Contract Law - Loveville
Trained by - Mark A Pitman
Comments - Hitman was a decent Listed class animal when last ran for Henry
Cecil. Picked up an injury and is now with the powerful Pitman Stable.
Highly thought of by them and Cheltenham is already on the agenda. He'll
have to do a lot better than his poor effort at Kempton last Boxing Day
HUSSARD COLLONGES (FR)
Trained by - Peter Beaumont
Comments - Hussard Collonges has only had the one start, when he won a
maiden point-to-point. I know the trainer likes him and he obviously is a
long-term prospect, however hopefully he can show some promise this time
around
IACACIA (FR) brown gelding Silver Rainbow - Palencia (FR)
Trained by -?
Comments -Formerly in the care of Francois Doumen, you might remember
Iacacia making a promising second appearance in a Sandown novice hurdle won
by Urban Hymn, where he was staying on when falling at the last. He has
since won over hurdles at Enghien, and should find races this term, may be
tried over fences this term
IBIS ROCHELAIS (FR) bay gelding Passing Sale - Ta Rochelais
Trained by - Terry Casey
Comments - Ibis Rochelais showed promise on two starts over hurdles last
term without success, but looks the sort of animal that will improve for the
experience this winter
I GOT IT (FR) grey gelding Agent Bleu (FR) - Una Rosa (FR)
Trained by - Arthur L T Moore
Comments - Typical French bred stores horse that Arthur Moore seems to
specialise in purchasing. He has ability as well having won his only start
in a Gowran Park bumper. Hopefully he'll improve again this term when he
goes hurdling
IL'ATHOU (FR) brown gelding Lute Antique (FR) - Va Thou Line (FR)
Trained By - S E H Sherwood
Comments - Another future chasing prospect. Il'Anthou's most recent piece of
form is a second over fences in the 'Prix P. Charlery de la Masseliere' over
2m11/2f at Seiches in February. Almost impossible to equate that performance
but Il'anthou is a nice enough sort, who may pay to follow over the next
couple of seasons
ILICO II (FR) bay gelding Trebrook (FR) - Tulipp D'Avril (FR)
Trained by - Philip Hobbs
Comments - An expensive purchase at the recent Goffs France sale Ilico Ii
has thus far only had two starts over hurdles, winning the second one at
Auteuil. This half brother to Fulip should find more success this season,
wherever he ends up
IMAGE
DE MARQUE II (FR) bay filly Royal Charter (FR) - Tourbrune (FR)
Trained By - Martin Pipe
Comments - Image de Marque Ii is an interest prospect, as she has decnet
form over hurdles, and fences against some useful performers. She could
start over either code, and still be effective
IMPEK (FR) bay gelding Lute Antique (FR) - Attualita (FR)
Trained By - Miss H C Knight
Comments - Bought out of Francois Doumen's yard at the recent Goffs Sale
after winning three bumpers in France, Impek is a future chaser (not as
though the stable needs one!!), but could well make his mark over hurdles in
the meantime
IRIS
DU BUTEL (FR) bay gelding Passing Sale - Tigresse de L'Isle
Trained by - Mary Reverley
Comments - Ran once in France, finishing second. He's a big, chasing sort,
who because of his age (four) will be looked after this year.
IT TAKES TIME bay gelding Montelimar (U.S.A.) - Dysart Lady
Trained by - Martin Pipe
Comments - After showing good form when winning bumpers at Leopardstown
(twice), finishing in front of the likes of Tuesday, and Tempting Touch. It
was a little disappointing then that It Takes Times was below par in the
Cheltenham Bumper, but clearly he is better than that and may well leave
that form behind this winter
IZNOGOUD (FR) bay gelding Shafoun (FR) - Vancia (FR)
Trained By - Martin Pipe
Comments - Iznogoud is another purchase from Francois Doumen's yard. He has
shown some ability, as has been placed over hurdles, and should be able to
find a race or two.
JEAN
D'AUTEUIL (FR) bay gelding River Sand (FR) - Santa Marta (FR)
Trained by - Martin Pipe
Comments - A purchase from the 1999 GOFFS FRANCE July sale. Cant find any
form on him but I believe he has run (probably in the provinces). Either way
I hope he can find me a winner or two
JOE CULLEN chestnut horse River Falls
- Moycullen
Trained by - Willie Mullins
Comments - Thus far unbeaten individual who really impressed me when
storming up the Cheltenham hill to dispose of Inca & Co in the
Cheltenham bumper (And although I was on, that didn't cloud my judgement).
On decent jumping ground I'd expect him to make an impact this winter
JOHN DAVID bay gelding Broadsword (U.S.A.) - Celtic Well
Trained by - Mark A Pitman
Comments - Well regarded by his trainer and has already shown promise in
bumpers. He missed last term but I expect him to make up for lost time over
obstacles this winter
KICKHAM bay gelding Supreme Leader - Knocknagow
Trained by - Edward J O'Grady
Comments - Kickham may well repay Edward O'Grady for the kindness he showed
him in only giving him the one start in a bumper last year at Punchestown,
where he beat Summer In Siberia (also in this list) by 4 1/2 lengths. He
should have a good season
KING ADAM bay horse Fairy King (U.S.A.) - Sailor's Mate
Trained By - ?
Comments - King Adam is a half-brother to useful 1m winners Sea Spray and
performer Cunning Vixenand and French 1m 4f winner Cutlass. He always seems
to not quite 'cut it' in Group company, he managed to get the wrong side of
Dubai Millennium at Royal Ascot. It is with a little surprise that he got
sold at the Tattersall 'Horses in Training' Sale, and I would have thought
he would a very interesting novice hurdler in the making. He has been
purchased by Rita Shah, who does have jumpers trained in Ireland, so he may
well be destined for that this season
KING OF THE CASTLE bay gelding Cataldi - Monashuna
Trained By - Mrs Amanda J Bowlby
Comments - Very useful bumper when trained by Jenny Pitman. If he has fully
recovered from his injuries he could be a decent novice this term
KING WIZARD - bay gelding Supreme Leader - Magic User
Trained by - Philip Hobbs
Comments - This sort of horse walks onto my list each year ... A big,
backward embryonic chasing type. He showed some ability in novice hurdles
last season and wound up with a second over 2m4f, but definitely was on the
weak side. He's hurdling again for the time being, but might do even better
if put over fences.
KELTIC HERITAGE grey gelding Roselier (FR) - Peek-A-Step
Trained by - L A Dace
Comments - Keltic Heritage, purchased at Doncaster Sales in May is a winning
point-to-pointer in Ireland (On two occasions). Hard to evaluate, but if
placed well could be interesting
LANNKAR bay gelding Bob Back (U.S.A.) - Lankarana
Trained by - M C Pipe
Comments - Aga Khan 'cast off' who impressed on his initial start when
winning a Ludlow bumper by 23 lengths. With hindsight his defeat by Patriach
subsequently doesn't look a bad effort and I find it hard to imagine that
martin Pipe won't find him a winning opportunity or two
LIBIDO bay gelding Good Thyne (U.S.A.) - Country Mistress
Trained by - Henry D J Daly
Comments - Another English pointer to join Henry Daly's yard. He won his
only point-to-point, and is another long-term chasing prospect in the list
LIFE IS LIFE (FR) bay filly Mansonnien (FR) - La Vie Immobile (USA)
Trained by - Michael A Jarvis
Comments - Michael Jarvis has such a good record with his jumpers, so for
that reason alone Life is Life is worth noting. In actual fact, this filly
is a top class middle distance/staying filly on the flat. A 5th in the Gold
Cup behind Kayf Tara, and placed performances behind the likes of Daliapour,
Yavana's Pace, and Persian Punch will read well when there eight flights of
hurdles in front of her. If she takes to obstacles she must win races
LISS A PAORAIGH bay mare Husyan (U.S.A.) - Shuil Liss
Trained by - John E Kiely
Comments - If I were honest, Liss A Paoraigh wouldn't be in this list if I
hadn't done a special feature on the Punchestown Festival. I was pleased
with er previous effort at Clonmel and selected her to win at Punchestown.
After travelling well throughout, she stayed on well to put 3 1/2 lengths
between herself and her nearest rival Far Horizon. Hopefully she continue in
the same vein over hurdles
LUSSINO (FR) bay colt Esprit Du Nord (U.S.A.) - Lumiere Du Feu (FR)
Trained by - Kim Bailey
Comments - This horse is a winner of four races in France on the flat. He
could well make into a nice hurdler this term
NERVOUS O'TOOLE bay gelding Mister Lord - Dooney's Daughter
Trained by - Mark Pitman
Comments - Monsignor's half-brother. A very attractive type who won his
bumper impressively at Worcester in the spring of 1999, but finished in a
distressed state after both of his runs last season. He went to Bristol
University's equine centre where a problem was diagnosed and, hopefully,
corrected. He'll run at the end of next month.
NATIVE NEW YORKER bay gelding Be My Native (U.S.A.) - Sunbath
Trained by - Richard Rowe
Comments - Native New Yorker has only had the one effort under rules,
winning a Tipperary bumper. He's a nice long-term prospect probably in the
mould of Gigolo Gerry who should improve as the season goes on
OATH OF ALLEGIANCE chestnut mare Supreme Leader - Kasam
Trained by - Mary Reverley
Comments - Won a bumper last season, then finished unplaced in a hot race at
Cheltenham in April. She didn't seem good enough on the day, but she has a
turn of foot and will be running in novice hurdles over 2m before long.
O J SELYM bay gelding Be My Native (U.S.A.)- Myle Avenue
Trained by - Henry D J Daly
Comments - O J Selym won a point-to-point in Ireland last year and, although
I don't know much about the value of his form, he does look a nice long-term
prospect.
PHAR FROM A FIDDLE brown gelding Phardante (FR) - Lucyello
Trained by - Oliver M C Sherwood
Comments - Phar from a Fiddle was one of the best 4-year-old
point-to-pointers in Ireland last season, and is a very interesting
long-term chasing prospect. I like him a lot
PRIESTTHORN bay gelding Denel (FR) - Pollys Flake
Trained by - Robert Alner
Comments - Promising winner of his only point-to-point last term,
Priestthorn is now in the care of Robert Alner. Definitely a horse with a
future, but will hopefully run creditably this season under rules
PROMINENT bay gelding Primo Dominie - Mary Bankes (U.S.A.)
Trained by - M W Easterby
Comments - Another English point-to-pointer in the list, Prominent carried
all before him winning six times including the prestigious Grimthorpe Gold
Cup. He should be capable of finding races under rules
PUNCHY brown gelding Freddie's Star - Baltimore Fox
Trained by - Mark Pitman
Comments - Punchy has only one run to date, when winning a bumper at
Fontwell. He is another nice individual who may be kept to this sphere this
term before embarking on a hurdling career
QUADCO bay gelding Be My Native (U.S.A.) - Anega
Trained by - P A Fahy
Comments - Anyone who saw Quadco's success in the Aintree could not be
impressed with the change of pace he showed on that occasion. He will surely
be a potent force this term if he polishes up his jumping; (his poor run at
Ballinrobe may have been as a result of a leg injury)
RAINFOREST brown gelding Be My Native (U.S.A.) - Nanny Kehoe
Trained by - P R Webber
Comments - Rainforest showed promise in two bumpers at the end the end of
last season. He may be still on the weak side but is a nice horse that could
win around the smaller tracks, probably in the second half of the season
REGAL STATESMAN (NZ) brown gelding Vice Regal (NZ) - Hykit (NZ)
Trained by - Owen Brennan
Comments - Very likeable individual who has shown sign of ability in two
novice hurdles. This ex New Zealander is a chasing of the future, but may
make his presence felt around Brennan's favourite venues
RESCATOR (FR) bay gelding Saint Estephe (FR) - La Narquoise (FR)
Trained by - Martin Pipe
Comments - Rescator had the one start in a Fontwell Park bumper, where he
put 14 lengths between himself and his rivals. A lesser light in the Pipe
stable but one probably capable of further success around the smaller tracks
RITH AR AGHAIDH chestnut mare Phardante (FR)- Shuil Ar Aghaidh
Trained by - E Stanners
Comments - For such a well-bred mare Rith Ar Aghaidh was very disappointing,
showing very little ability on her last start at Ludlow. She may have needed
more time and therefore I've given her the benefit of the doubt, though
she's probably the riskiest one in the list thus far
RIVERTOWN (NZ) bay gelding Oak Ridge (FR) - Star Habit (NZ)
Trained by - Mrs A J Perrett
Comments - Rivertown hasn't shown in truth very much on the flat this
summer/autumn, but this attractive ex New Zealander may be a totally
different proposition with eight flights of hurdles in front of him
SABRINSKY (FR) bay colt Polish Precedent (U.S.A.) - Charmante Dame
(FR)
Trained by - Noel Meade
Comments - Another purchase at the latest GOFFS France sale, Sabrinsky ran
creditably in Handicap Company on the flat, winning most recently a mile
handicap at Longchamp in April. Noel Meade should find opportunities for
this individual
SAOR THEAS chestnut gelding Phardante (FR)- Siberian Princess
Trained by - Christy Roche
Comments - Saor Theas is a nice staying hurdler/chaser in the making, if his
two starts this season is anything to go by. I certainly don't entertain the
view that once a horse is defeated it should be written off, and I took t he
view watching his last effort at Punchestown that further improvement will
occur as the season progresses, particularly when he's stepped up in trip.
S'ASSAGIR (FR) bay gelding Shining Steel - Dalticia (FR)
Trained by - Nicky J Henderson
Comments - S'Assagir has only had two runs in bumpers but showed promise in
both efforts at Wetherby and Fontwell. As he was well supported on each
occasion, he can be expected to improve on this time around
SCHUH VENTURE bay gelding Little Bighorn - Elegant Miss
Trained by - Lenny Lungo
Comments - He ran in a couple of bumpers last season and was fourth to
stable companion Skippers Cleuch at Carlisle first time out. He was a bit
weak, but he's grown stronger since he's been out at grass. This time he
will be going novice hurdling and, although we'll start him off at two
miles, he will stay further.
SEEK brown colt Rainbow Quest (U.S.A.) - Souk
Trained By - Jim A B Old
Comments - Anyone who follows my flat selections knows how highly I hold
Seek, so to have learnt of his arrival to Jim Old's yard is possibly the
best news I've noted for a while. I think he has the right constitution to
make a jumper, furthermore Luca Cumani never really 'went to the well, too
often' with him, and he should have plenty of scope for improvement
SHER ROYAL bay gelding Beau Sher - Last Royal
Trained by - Kim Bailey
Comments - Sher Royal won the second on his two point-to-points after
falling when challenging for the lead on his debut. He is more than likely
to be campaigned over hurdles this year but is another long-term chasing
prospect
SIGMA DOTCOMM bay gelding Safety Catch (U.S.A.) - Dream Academy
Trained by - Noel Meade
Comments - After two good efforts in bumpers at Punchestown and Leopardstown
at the beginning of the year, Sigma Dotcomm made a satisfactory debut over
hurdles behind Aunt aggie at Navan. He'll come on for the experience, and
should find races this term
SKIPPERS CLEUCH brown gelding Be My Native (U.S.A.) - Cloughoola Lady
Trained by - Lenny Lungo
Comments - A lovely Be My Native gelding related on his damside to Cavity
Hunter a useful handicapper in his day. He won his three bumpers last
season, (something few horses do) and looks set fair for a great season, he
could be very decent, although I suspect that will be when he goes over the
larger obstacles. I like him a lot.
SOEUR DE SENTIER bay mare Emperor Fountain - Path's Sister
Trained by - S Gollings
Comments - If you ignored her last run behind Quadco at Aintree, it would be
hard to fault this mare. A nice winner of her debut race at Doncaster, it is
forgotten that she came a respectable 6th in the Cheltenham bumper, only 13
lengths behind Joe Cullen. Given the right conditions, I'm sure she'll win
over hurdles this term
SUMMER IN SIBERIA bay gelding Soviet Lad (U.S.A.) - Have A Nice Time
Trained by - Willie P Mullins
Comments - Promising second to Kickham in what may prove to be an extremely
useful bumper, summer in Siberia should be good enough to find success this
term
TEES COMPONENTS bay gelding Risk Me - Lady Warninglid
Trained by - Mary Reverley
Comments - Tees Components a winner of a bumper is well regarded, and wont
be over-faced by Mary Reveley, this season, he has so much pace that she is
intending to try him on the flat next season (another Mellottie maybe).
Watch out for his appearances and he should find a race
THE BAJAN BANDIT bay gelding Commanche Run - Sunrise Highway VII
Trained by - Lenny Lungo
Comments - A big, strong, well-balanced five-year-old who was purchased at
Doncaster last year. He's won his only start, a bumper at Carlisle, really
sticking his head out without being hit. He'll go over hurdles this term and
should win his races.
THE HOODED FALCON chestnut gelding Broken Hearted - Bonne Fair
Trained by - Noel Meade
Comments - The Hooded Falcon is the winner of his only start thus far in a
Fairyhouse bumper. Noel Meade thinks that The Hooded Falcon is a very nice
prospect, who I'm sure will find races this term.
THE MASK (FR) chestnut colt Saint Estephe (FR) - Mare Aux Fees
Trained by -?
Comments - If the Mask has been bought to go hurdling he is one of the most
exiting prospects in the list with good placings behind the likes of
Kingsalsa to his name. Sold at the GOFFS France sale, destination unknown
(to me). If it's a hurdling campaign then worth keeping an eye out for
THE RILE bay gelding Alphabatim - Donna Chimene
Trained by - Lenny Lungo
Comments - A big, honest, staying type. He won his bumper in the soft at
Carlisle last season and will be going over hurdles. He is another who is a
long-term chasing prospect.
TIK-A-TAI bay gelding Alphabatim (U.S.A.) - Carrig Ross
Trained by - Oliver M C Sherwood
Comments - Tik-A-Tai was one of the best 5-year-old point-to-pointers in
Ireland last season, and is a very interesting prospect for the future. From
what I've seen of him he should be more than able to hold his own over
regulation obstacles this winter
TROUT SECRETS (NZ) bay gelding Sir Trout (U.S.A.) - Tuna Jill (NZ)
Trained By - N icky J Henderson
Comments - Very highly regarded in New Zealand, where Anthony Bromley
purchased him on behalf of Trevor Hemmings. He was a successful jumper
there, and I'm looking forward to running him.
TUESDAY bay gelding Satco (FR) - Beechglen
Trained by - W P Mullins
Comments - Tuesday, last seen finishing fourth to Liss A Paoraigh in the
Punchestown Festival bumper has had a really good first season under rules,
and that performance plus a good 4th in the Cheltenham equivalent suggest
that he will be one to consider if he takes to obstacles (reportedly has
done extremely well through the summer, and interestingly has been entered
up already in novice chases)
TYNEANDTHYNEAGAIN bay horse Good Thyne (U.S.A.) - Radical Lady
Trained by - Norman B Mason
Comments - Unraced but likeable individual who knowing his trainer is likely
to be well educated this season. He is a chasing prospect for who whom signs
of ability is a bonus. (N.B. Has run creditably twice so far, and looks
certain to find races this season
VILLAIR bay gelding Valville (FR) - Brackenair
Trained by - David Stoddart
Comments - Villar a promising 3rd to Phar Jeffen in his only start under
rules was placed in a point-to-point at Crumlin last season. David Stoddart
(former owner/breeder of Party Politics) should have fun with Villair this
season
WARWICK (GER) bay gelding Aspros - Wladislawa (GER)
Trained by - Mary Reveley
Comments - Warwick with decent form on the flat in Germany, showed promise
on both start over hurdles last term, but showed signs of temperament. He
did sustain an injury in his last start and therefore may have an excuse for
that effort but certainly one to be wary of if that was repeated
WOODWARD STREET (AUS) bay gelding Coronation Day (AUS) - Super
Unicorn (AUS)
Trained By - N icky J Henderson
Comments - Woodward Street could revive the purchase of Australian
bloodstock if he has a good season. He has useful form there, and has at
least gone to a 'useful trainer!!!'
WORLD WIDE WEB bay gelding Be My Native (U.S.A.) - Meldrum Lass
Trained by - John E Mulhern
Comments - World Wide Web, a Promising seventh to Kickham in an extremely
useful bumper, should be good enough to find success this term
YANN'S (FR) bay gelding Hellios (U.S.A.) - Listen Gyp (U.S.A.)
Trained by - Richard Phillips
Comments - Don't know much about this one other than I believe he had useful
form in France/Germany.... Could be anything. I like him when I saw him on a
Trainer File on the Racing Channel…. "On Spec" so to speak !!!
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