The Pointing Thread

Both in at Whitfield so good luck with them Roddy - one of the best tracks in the country and will be in attendance myself.

Martin
 
Quattrocento ran a blinder yesterday Roddy - took it up and went on with short priced favourite Bitter Blue tucked in behind before BB surged clear in the straight. He handles the track well which is half the problem at Whitfield so hopefully he'll be back there next season if he's not back under rules by then.
 
No Panic ran well until weakening at the third last though he clearly likes Whitfield given he won there back in April.

He seems to stay well enough too especially as he won over 3m 2f under rules. We have a 3m 6f Open that could be worth trying down here in the South East, it's held just outside Charing and generally our area is pretty weak - we've a few good horses like Freddie's Return, Adept Approach and Glint Of Steel but unlikely the latter would contest a 3m 6f race that early in the season, AA is best on fast ground and FR looks to be on the wain and will be 13 I think next year.

Martin
 
Would add that there's a Club Members on the card that I believe Quattrocento would be eligible for (there's one for Men and one for Women).

Martin
 
She Is A Cracker has been prolific in points in recent seasons after transferring from Gary Moore's. Connections have been entering her for months and she finally gets into a race at Worcester today (4:45), fast ground should be right up her street and though she was better on the shorter 3 mile tracks in points she is worth backing e/w today given she looks very very well in on her pointing form, she's currently 12/1.

Martin
 
Just ran into one. Very unlucky but a seriously good shout.


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The UK season is back this Sunday so here are some notable entries:

Cottenham
Khyber Kim is in the members conditions race, Camilla Henderson is likely to ride and will ensure backers get a decent price about him.
Ninetieth Minute is entered in the Mens Open here for Joe O'Shea (he does very well with what he gets).

Black Forest Lodge
The Midnight Club is in the Mixed Open here with Tom Malone listed as the owner and trainer so presumably connections couldn't find a buyer.


Joncol finished fourth at Boulta this past weekend on his return to pointing - he finished behind two ex-Ferdy Murphy runners in The Hollinwell (ridden by the very promising Eoin O'Sullivan) and Kellystown Lad.

Martin
 
Irish Stamp said:
The UK season is back this Sunday so here are some notable entries:

Cottenham
Khyber Kim is in the members conditions race, Camilla Henderson is likely to ride and will ensure backers get a decent price about him.
Ninetieth Minute is entered in the Mens Open here for Joe O'Shea (he does very well with what he gets).

Black Forest Lodge
The Midnight Club is in the Mixed Open here with Tom Malone listed as the owner and trainer so presumably connections couldn't find a buyer.


Joncol finished fourth at Boulta this past weekend on his return to pointing - he finished behind two ex-Ferdy Murphy runners in The Hollinwell (ridden by the very promising Eoin O'Sullivan) and Kellystown Lad.

Martin
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Are you going to Cottenham?
 
Yep I'll be making the traditional trip to East Anglia all things being equal :)

Our two are hopefully going to be in action at the second Cottenham meeting or possibly two weeks later at Ampton.

Martin
 
Cheers EDGT,
Looking forward to getting back out there - was at Tatts at the end of last month in a bog and at Maralin on Paddy Power day for some good quality racing.

Don't think there were any stars at the latter but Brian Hamilton's 4yo's Some Buckle (won at Tatts) and Definitly Red (won at Loughanmore) could be serious tools, would certainly keep an eye out for the latter if he turns up in a bumper. Both sold at Cheltenham two weeks ago.

Martin
 
All set for the first UK Hunter Chase of the season after some wretched luck with the weather. Here's a brief run down of the contenders:

Bold Addition - Pretty much pro-trained by PN's mother-in-law and running in his colours. Twice won easily last season and should take the world of beating here, worthy fav.

Himalayan Express - Useful on his day but much better at shorter, jockey booking is a positive and the seven pound claim will help but he won't stay and will fade in the straight.

Ninetieth Minute - Yard were on fire this time last year but stablemate Howareyougoingon's victory at Alnwick is the sole bright spark thus far (including two heavy defeats for Foxhunter's third Cottage Oak). Classy hurdler on his day and ran well when runner-up to Minella Stars at Chaddesley last month.

Offshore Account - Normally runs well here under owner Nick Sutton. NS' son Dominic has been in the saddle of late though doesn't look the force he once was and particularly worrying that he pulled-up on his reappearance this year (had finished 2nd and 3rd in previous seasonal debuts between the flags).

Charles Bruce - Won in a bog at Kingston Blount in March but that was only a Maiden. Caused a shock when winning over 4m1f at Cheltenham in May and made a fair return to action when runner-up behind Penmore Mill at Black Forest Lodge last month.

Seigneur Des Bois - Runner-up in a four runner Mens at Barbury last month, beaten 15 lengths that day and struggled at Larkhill in a hotter race earlier this month. Will struggle again in this class.

Foundry Square - The most intriguing runner in this given he brings solid novice chase form behind Green Flag and Imperial Vic to the race. Won three points for Steve Flook two years ago and clearly a useful horse though major concerns with the yard given it's been flooded in recent weeks.

Minella Theatre - Useful horse on his day (2/3 years ago) but has fallen down the weights of late. Last seen finishing runner-up on good to firm at Sedgefield over 3m4f in April and only success on ground this soft came in a seller at Catterick in February. Plenty to prove despite hailing from a top yard.


Verdict - Bold Addition will prove very hard to beat in this and hopefully Charles Bruce stamina and race-fitness will come into play to chase him home, CB looks a solid e/w bet at 33/1 with the 8 runners.

Martin
 
To be eligible a horse must have finished first or second twice in hunter chases, or have won two open point-to-point races, or have won one open point-to-point race and finished first or second in a hunter chase.
 
Yes - sadly TS.

Bets on Beshabar not looking overly clever - horse hasn't run for 2 years and still to qualify (though they may go the pricey Chapoturgeon route ;) )

Martin
 
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Interesting Hunter Chase coming up at 15:40 at Towcester.

Wouldn't want to back Gunmoney with John Russell back in the saddle and without the cheekpieces - seemed a much improved performer in 2012/13 with Johnny Bailey in the saddle but he stays well.

Pearlysteps form clearly the best on offer here but he hasn't run well in two years whilst Lorikarad's coming into this off a two year lay-off. As such it wouldn't surprise me if we saw a winner at a big price and Alskamatic who stays all day but who has been racing in far weaker events could be the one, he's genuine, stays well and keeps finding more. Currently he's a 20/1 shot for Emily MacMahon and trainer Richard Bandey.

Martin
 
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Interesting Hunter Chase coming up at 15:40 at Towcester.

Wouldn't want to back Gunmoney with John Russell back in the saddle and without the cheekpieces - seemed a much improved performer in 2012/13 with Johnny Bailey in the saddle but he stays well.

Pearlysteps form clearly the best on offer here but he hasn't run well in two years whilst Lorikarad's coming into this off a two year lay-off. As such it wouldn't surprise me if we saw a winner at a big price and Alskamatic who stays all day but who has been racing in far weaker events could be the one, he's genuine, stays well and keeps finding more. Currently he's a 20/1 shot for Emily MacMahon and trainer Richard Bandey.

Martin
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Unlucky Martin, almost ran into a place there at a big price. Also a good call to oppose Gunmoney. I am looking forward to backing numerous hunter chase winners this season on your advice!!


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