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Twenty to Follow
After the success of our 10 to Follow in the Jumps season, which returned 27 places from 42 runs, we are proud to bring you our twenty to follow for the flat season, which is now upon us.
The season runs from April to October, be sure to follow our pick of big names and dark horses for the year and hopefully bag yourself some winners!
Our Twenty to Follow:
Horse |
Runs |
Wins |
2nd |
3rd |
Other |
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1 |
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| 4 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 (4) |
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| 2 |
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2 (8,6) |
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| 4 |
1 |
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1 |
2 (6,8) |
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| 5 |
2 |
1 |
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2 (4,4) |
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| 1 |
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1 |
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| 4 |
2 |
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2 (21, 5) |
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| 5 |
2 |
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1 |
2 (7,6) |
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| 7 |
1 |
1 |
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5 (12,PU,18,6,16) |
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| 4 |
1 |
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3 (6,8,5) |
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| 7 |
3 |
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4 (4, 13, 4, 9) |
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| 8 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
5 (4,8,4,4,4) |
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| 5 |
1 |
1 |
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3 (4,6,8) |
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| 4 |
2 |
1 |
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1 (10) |
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| 5 |
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1 |
4 (5,4,4,8) |
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| 4 |
2 |
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1 |
1 (8) |
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| 3 |
1 |
1 |
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1 (6) |
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| 3 |
1 |
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1 |
1 (15) |
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| 1 |
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1 (4) |
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| 5 |
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2 |
1 |
2 (6,19) |
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Total |
82 |
22 |
10 |
8 |
42 |
The BHA's Twenty to Follow
Here are full details of our selections this year
Overdose
4 Year Old Colt
Trainer: Sandor Ribarszki
Usual Jockey: Christophe Soumillon
Owner: MIKO Racing-Zoltan Mikoczy
What we said: Hungary might not seem the most obvious country for one of the most talked about horses in Europe to be trained, but neither was Spain where Equiano was based before winning the 2008 King’s Stand Stakes at Royal Ascot. That race is one of Overdose’s main targets this year.
At the time of writing ‘Dozi’ is unbeaten in 12 races by a total winning distance of 104 lengths. Whether that should be 13 races, including the annulled Prix de L’Abbaye in October, which was re-run later that day following a false start, is still open to debate.
Overdose made his seasonal reappearance with a facile win in Hungary in mid-April, partnered by his new regular pilot Christophe Soumillon.
This summer he will take on Marchand d’Or and others for the title of Europe’s Champion Sprinter.
He already has his own website, set up by his ever-growing fan club and according to which he will be seen next at Haydock on 23rd May for the Temple Stakes before heading to Royal Ascot.
The story so far:
| Date |
Course |
Distance |
Race |
Position |
Odds |
| 19th April |
Kincsem Park |
5f (Good) |
OTP Hungarian Nagydij |
1/8 |
? |
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Conduit
4 Year old Colt
Trainer: Sir Michael Stoute
Usual Jockey: Ryan Moore
Owner: Ballymacoll Stud
What we said: Conduit first took the eye winning the opening handicap on Derby day in 2008. He was 12 lengths off the lead with less than half a mile to race before quickening impressively to beat Ramona Chase by 6 lengths.
That was his last run in handicap company and he was arguably unlucky to be beaten in the King Edward VII at Royal Ascot a fortnight later. He then won his next three races including the St Leger and the Breeders’ Cup Turf.
Sir Michael Stoute’s previous two winners of the Breeders’ Cup Turf, namely Pilsudski and Kalanisi, were both 4 year olds, so given the improvement that his trainer’s horses usually find between 3 and 4 it is likely that Conduit will be highly competitive in all the major middle distances races in 2009.
The story so far:
| Date |
Course |
Distance |
Race |
Position |
Odds |
| 28th May |
Sandown Park |
1m 2f (Good) |
Brigadier Gerard Stakes (Group 3) |
2/12 |
11/4 |
| 4th July |
Sandown Park |
1m 2f (Good) |
Coral Eclipse (Group 1) |
3/10 |
9/2 |
| 25th July |
Ascot |
1m 4f (Good) |
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes (Group 1) |
1/9 |
13/8F |
| 4th October |
Longchamp |
1m 4f (Good) |
Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (Group 1) |
4/19 |
8/1 |
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Crowded House
3 Year Old Colt
Trainer: Brian Meehan
Usual Jockey: Jamie Spencer
Owner: J P Reddam, Mrs Carmen Burrell, J Harvey
What we said: Brian Meehan must be looking forward to 2009 more than any previous season because he currently trains the favourites for both 2000 Guineas and Derby in the shape of Delegator and Crowded House respectively.
Having finished second to subsequent Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf winner Donativum in a valuable sales race at Newmarket, next time out, despite swerving left on the run in this son of Rainbow Quest won the Group 1 Racing Post Trophy at Doncaster in October quickening in impressive fashion.
That race has already produced three Derby winners since 2001 and Crowded House could well make it a fourth in nine years.
It is intended that he will make his seasonal debut in the Dante Stakes at York in mid-May, a race which was the stepping stone for three of the last five Derby winners.
The story so far:
| Date |
Course |
Distance |
Race |
Position |
Odds |
| 14th May |
york |
1m 2f (Good) |
totesport.com Dante Stakes (Group 2) |
8/10 |
2/1F |
| 6th June |
Epsom |
1m 4f (Good) |
The Investec Epsom Derby (Group 1) |
6/12 |
20/1 |
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Yeats
8 Year Old Horse
Trainer: Aidan O’Brien
Usual Jockey: Johnny Murtagh
Owner: Mrs John Magnier & Mrs David Nagle
What we said: Multiple winners of the Ascot Gold Cup are not unusual, but before last year the only horse to have won the race three times since it was first run in 1807 was Sagaro.
Yeats was ante-post favourite for the 2004 Derby, before that challenge was ruled out by muscle problems in the month before the race. However, he has come into his own over staying distances by winning 10 of his 14 starts since the 2006 Ascot Gold Cup.
He is due to begin his latest campaign started in the Listed Vintage Crop Stakes at Navan, but it is usually mid-June when he comes into his own and arguably the best stayer of his generation could cement his place in history on Ladies’ Day in 2009, when he attempts to follow up his Ascot Gold Cup wins in 2006, 2007 and 2008.
The story so far:
| Date |
Course |
Distance |
Race |
Position |
Odds |
| 26th April |
Navan |
1m 5f (Soft) |
Vintage Crop Stakes (Listed) |
6/8 |
4/5F |
| 18th June |
Ascot |
2m 4f (Good to Firm) |
Ascot Gold Cup (Group 1) |
1/9 |
6/4F |
| 12th September |
Curragh |
1m 6f (Soft) |
Irish St. Leger (Group 1) |
8/8 |
4/1 |
| 4th September |
Longchamp |
2m 4f (Good) |
Qatar Prix du Cadran (Group 1) |
3/12 |
4/1 |
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Rip Van Winkle
3 Year Old Colt
Trainer: Aidan O’Brien
Usual Jockey: Johnny Murtagh
Owner: Mrs John Magnier, Mr M.Tabor & Mr D.Smith
What we said: Although the form book shows that Rip Van Winkle has won two of his three races to date, he has only once been first past the post, having been awarded his Maiden win after the disqualification of Tomas An Tsioda in a 15 runner Maiden at the Curragh in June.
He then beat the high-class filly Cuis Ghaire in a Group 3 at Leopardstown before being sent off favourite in the Group 1 Dewhurst. He was held up at the back, but could not land a blow, finishing 7th behind Intense Focus.
However, despite suffering a training setback earlier in the year which meant that he missed over a month’s training, much is expected of this son of Galileo in 2009.
The story so far:
| Date |
Course |
Distance |
Race |
Position |
Odds |
| 2nd May |
Newmarket |
8f (Good to Firm) |
stanjames.com 2000 Guineas (Group 1) |
4/15 |
9/2 |
| 6th June |
Epsom |
1m 4f (Good) |
The Investec Epsom Derby (Group 1) |
4/12 |
6/1 |
| 4th July |
Sandown park |
1m 2f (Good) |
Coral Eclipse (Group 1) |
2/10 |
11/2 |
| 29th July |
Goodwood |
1m (Good) |
BGC Sussex Stakes (Group 1) |
1/8 |
6/4F |
| 26th September |
Ascot |
1m (Good to Firm) |
Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (Group 1) |
1/5 |
8/13F |
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Cygnet
3 Year Old Colt
Trainer: Luca Cumani
Usual Jockey: Dane O’Neill
Owner: Lady Milford Haven & The Hon Mrs Steel
What we said: Having finished only 10th on his debut at Sandown in August 2008, Cygnet did not race again until mid-October when he battled well to beat Union Island in a mile Maiden at Nottingham with Jedi, who won next time out in third.
It is hoped that Cygnet will continue his progression this season to prove that he is no ugly duckling.
The story so far:
| Date |
Course |
Distance |
Race |
Position |
Odds |
| 16th September |
Yarmouth |
1m 2f (Good to Firm) |
Golden Jubilee Trophy Handicap |
2/10 |
9/2 |
Desert Creek
3 Year Old Colt
Trainer: Sir Michael Stoute
Usual Jockey: Ryan Moore
Owner: Mr Saeed Suhail
What we said: Desert Creek made his debut in mid-October. A 2nd place at Windsor was followed up two weeks later over 7 furlongs at Yarmouth by victory when he responded readily in the soft ground to beat Yirga by 3¼ lengths.
His breeding suggests that races over middle distances should be within his compass this year.
The story so far:
| Date |
Course |
Distance |
Race |
Position |
Odds |
| 4th May |
Windsor |
8f (Good to Firm) |
Wycombe Wanderers FC Handicap |
1/11 |
7/4F |
| 23rd May |
Haydock |
8f (Heavy) |
Betfred Silver Bowl (Heritage Handicap) |
1/15 |
5/4F |
| 18th June |
Ascot |
8f (Good to Firm) |
Britannia Stakes (Heritage Handicap) |
21/30 |
8/1 |
| 25th July |
Ascot |
1m (Good) |
Emirates NBD Cup (Heritage Handicap) |
5/11 |
3/1F |
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Fantasia
3 Year Old Filly
Trainer: Luca Cumani
Usual Jockey: Frankie Dettori
Owner: Mr George Strawbridge
What we said: Fantasia only met with defeat once in 2008 when she was 2nd to Rainbow View in the Fillies’ Mile at Ascot in September.
Subsequent to that run she was purchased by George Strawbridge, who also owns Rainbow View, so although the two fillies will be kept apart when Rainbow View tackles the 1000 Guineas whilst Fantasia is aimed at the French equivalent, it is to be hoped that they will meet sooner rather than later, perhaps in the Coronation Stakes at Royal Ascot.
The story so far:
| Date |
Course |
Distance |
Race |
Position |
Odds |
| 15th April |
Newmarket |
7f (Good to Firm) |
Nell Gwynn Stakes (Group 3) |
1/11 |
4/5F |
| 10th May |
Longchamps |
8f (Good) |
French 1,000 Guineas (Group 1) |
3/11 |
6/5F |
| 14th June |
Chantilly |
1m 3f (Good to Soft) |
French Oaks (Group 1) |
7/12 |
17/2 |
| 10th September |
Doncaster |
7f (Good to Firm) |
Sceptre Stakes (Listed) |
1/10 |
5/6F |
| 3rd October |
Newmarket |
8f (Good to Firm) |
Kingdom of Bahrain Sun Chariot Stakes (Group 1) |
6/8 |
6/1 |
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Foolin Myself
4 Year Old Colt
Trainer: Michael Bell
Usual Jockey: Jamie Spencer
Owner: Mr W. J. Gredley
What we said: Formerly trained by Barry Hills, Foolin Myself was off the racecourse for the whole of 2008. He reappeared in a 10 furlong handicap at Newbury in April, travelling well for a mile before fading into fourth.
Considering he beat subsequent Derby second Tartan Bearer as a 2-year-old there could be a lot more to come from him this season.
The story so far:
| Date |
Course |
Distance |
Race |
Position |
Odds |
| 2nd May |
Newmarket |
9f (Good to Firm) |
stanjames.com Suffolk Stakes (Heritage Handicap) |
12/15 |
11/2F |
| 5th June |
Epsom |
1m 2f (Good) |
The Investec Challenge (Heritage Handicap) |
PU/10 |
6/1 |
| 13th June |
York |
1m 1f (Good) |
Ladbrokes.com Stakes Handicap |
18/20 |
16/1 |
| 24th July |
Ascot |
1m (Good) |
Nationwide Accident Repair Services Handicap |
2/15 |
14/1 |
| 27th August |
Southwell |
1m (Standard) |
Membership of Southwell Golf Club Handicap |
1/13 |
7/2F |
| 19th September |
Wolverhampton |
1m 1f (Standard) |
Play Vegas Games Conditions Stakes |
6/11 |
9/2 |
| 16th October |
Newmarket |
7f (Good) |
Spreadex.com Handicap |
16/17 |
12/1 |
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Gladiatorus
4 Year Old Colt
Trainer: Saeed bin Suroor
Usual Jockey: Frankie Dettori
Owner: Godolphin
What we said: Trained in Italy as a 2-year-old where he won five of his nine starts including 4 Listed races, Gladiatorus did not see a racecourse in 2008.
He made up for lost time at the Dubai Carnival in January when taking a 7½ furlong handicap by 2½ lengths breaking the course record in the process. He then stepped up to Group 2 company where he won by 5¾ lengths.
The manner of his only Group 1 victory to date on Dubai World Cup night was eye catching due to the way that he relentlessly galloped away from his opponents.
Further Group 1 success looks sure to follow, either over a mile or 10 furlongs and he could begin his British campaign in the Lockinge at Newbury in May.
The story so far:
| Date |
Course |
Distance |
Race |
Position |
Odds |
| 16th June |
Ascot |
1m (Good to Firm) |
Queen Anne Stakes (Group 1) |
6/9 |
9/4F |
| 16th August |
Deauville |
1m (Good) |
Prix du Haras de Fresnay-Le-Buffard Jacques Le Marois (Group 1) |
8/9 |
54/10 |
| 6th September |
Longchamp |
1m (Good to Soft) |
Prix du Moulin du Longchamp (Group 1) |
5/9 |
14/1 |
| 11th October |
San Siro |
1m (Soft) |
Prima Vittoria du Capua (Group 1) |
1/11 |
9/5F |
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Invisible Man
3 Year Old Colt
Trainer: John Gosden
Usual Jockey: Jimmy Fortune
Owner: H. R. H. Princess Haya of Jordan
What we said: Having started warm favourite for both the races he has run in so far, on the face of it a 3rd and 4th place could be regarded as disappointing.
However, following his second run in a competitive Maiden at the Craven meeting he retained some eye catching entries in major races this summer which indicates that he is still highly regarded by his connections.
He could well land a decent race at around a mile during the season.
The story so far:
| Date |
Course |
Distance |
Race |
Position |
Odds |
| 4th May |
Kempton (A/W) |
8f (Standard) |
williamhill.com Maiden Stakes |
4/13 |
6/4F |
| 16th May |
Newmarket |
8f (Good to Firm) |
betinternet.com Maiden Stakes |
1/12 |
5/4F |
| 18th June |
Ascot |
8f (Good to Firm) |
Britannia Stakes (Heritage Handicap) |
13/30 |
25/1 |
| 11th July |
Ascot |
7f (Good to Firm) |
totescoop 6 Stakes (Heritage Handicap) |
4/10 |
5/1 |
| 25th July |
Newmarket |
1m (Good) |
Sportingbet (Handicap) |
1/8 |
100/30J |
| 16th August |
Pontefract |
1m (Good to Firm) |
Nova Display Anniversary (Handicap) |
1/8 |
2/1F |
| 12th September |
Goodwood |
1m 1f (Good to Firm) |
Countryside Alliance Stakes (Handicap) |
9/9 |
13/8F |
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Laudatory
3 Year old Colt
Trainer: Walter Swinburn
Usual Jockey: Adam Kirby
Owner: Mr P. W. Harris
What we said: Laudatory has yet to run anywhere other than the 7 furlong straight at Kempton, but having been 2nd on his debut beaten 6 lengths, he has not put a foot wrong in his other two starts.
His Maiden win in November was followed by taking a handicap on his seasonal reappearance in April.
He is bred for sprint distances and if building on his experience could well win a decent turf sprint during the season.
The story so far:
| Date |
Course |
Distance |
Race |
Position |
Odds |
| 11th April |
Kempton (A/W) |
7f (Standard) |
oddschecker.com (Handicap) |
1/12 |
100/30JF |
| 9th May |
Lingfield |
7f (Good to Firm) |
totesportgames.com (Handicap) |
4/8 |
5/4F |
| 25th May |
Goodwood |
1m (Good to Firm) |
Horsewalk Restaurant (Handicap) |
3/11 |
5/2F |
| 12th June |
Sandown |
1m (Good) |
Mousetrap Challenge Cup (Handicap) |
8/10 |
11/2 |
| 1st August |
Newmarket |
7f (Good) |
sportingbet.com Handicap |
4/14 |
16/1 |
| 14th August |
Kempton |
8f (Standard) |
Oddschecker.com Handicap |
4/9 |
7/2 |
| 4th September |
Kempton |
8f (Standard) |
Weatherbys Printing Apprentice Handicap (Final Round) |
4/11 |
3/1J |
| 16th Semptember |
Kempton |
8f (Standard) |
Levy Board Handicap |
2/13 |
13/2 |
| 5th October |
Pontefract |
8f (Good to Firm) |
Trinidad and Tobago Handicap |
6/6 |
5/1 |
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Leocorno
3 Year Old Filly
Trainer: Sir Michael Stoute
Usual Jockey: Ryan Moore
Owner: Ballymacoll Stud
What we said: Leocorno has only raced once to date when she made her debut in a traditionally strong 15 runner fillies’ maiden at Doncaster in October beating Queen Eleanor by ¾ length.
The winning distance could have been further if she had not found herself behind a wall of horses early in the straight and there should be much more to come from this rangy filly.
Her mother was the dam of Golan and Tartan Bearer, both of whom filled the runners up spot in the Derby. Their half sister could well go one better in the Oaks.
The story so far:
| Date |
Course |
Distance |
Race |
Position |
Odds |
| 21st May |
Sandown |
9f (Good to Firm) |
Panmure Gordon Stockbroking Fillies Handicap |
1/9 |
8/11F |
| 18th June |
Ascot |
1m 4f (Good to Firm) |
Ribblesdale Stakes (Group 2) |
4/10 |
15/8F |
| 20th August |
York |
1m 4f (Good to Firm) |
Galtres Stakes (Listed) |
2/9 |
11/4F |
| 16th October |
Newmarket |
1m 2f (Good) |
Severals Stakes (Listed) |
8/12 |
9/4F |
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Negotiation
3 Year Old Colt
Trainer: John Gosden
Usual Jockey: Jimmy Fortune
Owner: H. R. H. Princess Haya of Jordan
What we said: Unraced at 2 years old, Negotiation made his debut over 7 furlongs at Kempton towards the end of March finishing 3rd.
He then won a mile Maiden at Yarmouth in April beating Palacefield by 1½ lengths, with the widely touted Dream Win who started 11/10 favourite back in 5th.
He could improve further still if stepped up in distance.
The story so far:
| Date |
Course |
Distance |
Race |
Position |
Odds |
| 13th April |
Yarmouth |
8f (Good) |
toteplacepot Maiden Stakes |
1/9 |
9/2 |
| 29th July |
Sandown |
8f (Good) |
Drivers Jonas Handicap |
2/5 |
5/4F |
| 15th August |
Newmarket |
8f (Good to Firm) |
Skysports.com/Super 6 Handicap |
1/7 |
5/1 |
| 30th August |
Goodwood |
9f (Good to Firm) |
South Coast Stakes |
10/13 |
3/1JF |
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Raaeidd
3 Year Old Colt
Trainer: Michael Jarvis
Usual Jockey: Philip Robinson
Owner: Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum
What we said: Raaiedd started off his career in a 6 furlong maiden at Newmarket on good to soft ground where he was beaten by the more speedily bred Catskill Mountain.
He started favourite for his next race at Kempton over 7 furlongs, where after making hard work of the early stages he beat Aurora Sky by a comfortable ¾ length.
He has scope for improvement which may come when tackling races at a mile or further.
The story so far:
| Date |
Course |
Distance |
Race |
Position |
Odds |
| 13th May |
York |
1m 2f (Good to Firm) |
Moortown Golf Club Centenary Stakes (Class 4) |
3/20 |
4/1 |
| 4th July |
Sandown Park |
1m 2f (Good) |
Charles Leahy Memorial Handicap |
5/8 |
2/1F |
| 18th July |
Ripon |
1m 1f (Soft) |
Sky Bet Supporting the Yorkshire Racing Festival Handicap |
4/12 |
4/1 |
| 31st July |
Newmarket |
8f (Good) |
Route VK Handicap |
4/10 |
7/2 |
| 31st August |
Epsom |
8f (Good to Firm) |
Tompkins and May Partnership Void Management Handicap |
8/11 |
9/2 |
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Shamali
4 Year Old Colt
Trainer: William Haggas
Usual Jockey: Tony Culhane
Owner: Mr Abdulla Al Khalifa
What we said: Sent off at odds-on for his third appearance in a race that on the face of it appeared to lack much strength-in-depth following two promising runs, this powerful looking son of Selkirk beat subsequent winner Spouk by 3¾ lengths.
He is well regarded by his yard and could run well in races over a mile this year.
The story so far:
| Date |
Course |
Distance |
Race |
Position |
Odds |
| 28th May |
Sandown Park |
1m (Good) |
Whitsun Cup Handicap |
8/13 |
9/1 |
| 12th June |
Sandown Park |
1m 2f (Good) |
totesportcasino.com Handicap |
3/12 |
10/1 |
| 11th July |
Ascot |
1m 2f (Good to Firm) |
Euro Earthwords Handicap |
1/11 |
7/2 |
| 26th July |
Ascot |
1m 2f (Good) |
Sodexo Prestige Classified Stakes |
1/4 |
1/2F |
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South Easter
3 Year Old Colt
Trainer: William Haggas
Usual Jockey: Neil Callan
Owner: Markus Jooste & Bernard Kantor
What we said: Despite reportedly working well during 2008, this half-brother to dual purpose performer First Buddy was deemed too backwards to make his debut at 2 years old.
When he did eventually see a racecourse at Newbury in April, he was sent off at 16/1 for a mile Maiden. After getting loose on the way to the start he ran prominently before being beaten ¾ length into second by the well-backed favourite in the shape of the more experienced Border Patrol.
He should be able to build on that first run and could be a very interesting prospect over a mile and a half or further as the season progresses.
The story so far:
| Date |
Course |
Distance |
Race |
Position |
Odds |
| 18th April |
Newbury |
8f (Soft) |
Dubai International Airport Maiden Stakes |
2/12 |
16/1 |
| 8th May |
Chester |
1m 2 & 1/2f (Good to Firm) |
Addleshaw Goddard Dee Stakes (Group 3) |
1/7 |
6/1 |
| 19th June |
Ascot |
1m 4f (Good to Firm) |
King Edward VII (Group 2) |
6/12 |
7/2F |
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Stone of Scone
4 Year Old Colt
Trainer: Ed Dunlop
Usual Jockey: Ryan Moore
Owner: Cliveden Stud
What we said: Nominated as his trainer’s horse to follow in 2008, Stone of Scone is a half-brother to Group 1 winner Mount Nelson.
Although he was restricted to just two races as a 3 year-old due to suffering a setback after he won a Great Leighs Maiden by 2½ lengths in May 2008, the enforced break may have been beneficial, because he is a big horse who may now have had time to grow into his frame.
It seems likely that his potential as a quality middle distance performer may be far from fulfilled.
The story so far:
| Date |
Course |
Distance |
Race |
Position |
Odds |
| 28th April |
Nottingham |
1m 2f (Good to Soft) |
Turf TV Handicap |
1/13 |
12/1 |
| 13th May |
York |
1m 2f (Good to Firm) |
Blue Square Casino Stakes (Class 2) |
3/11 |
5/1 |
| 19th June |
Ascot |
1m 2f (Good to Firm) |
Wolferton Handicap (Listed) |
15/15 |
7/2F |
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Tasheba
4 Year Old Gelding
Trainer: Nicky Henderson
Usual Jockey:
Owner: Mr Terry Benson
What we said: Whilst you may expect a “Jump horses to follow” list to include a Nicky Henderson trained horse it may seem less obvious for one of his charges to appear in a list of Flat horses to follow.
However, after winning at Cheltenham towards the end of the Jump season, Tasheba may be able to build on his two previous Flat wins for Peter Chapple-Hyam in staying races on the Flat this summer.
The story so far:
| Date |
Course |
Distance |
Race |
Position |
Odds |
| 20th June |
Ascot |
2m 6f (Good to Firm) |
Queen Alexandra Stakes |
4/10 |
100/30F |
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Wells Lyrical
4 Year Old Colt
Trainer: Bryan Smart
Usual Jockey: Tom Eaves
Owner: Mr M. Barber
What we said: Bryan Smart is better known for handling speedier types than Wells Lyrical, but his entries in some of this summer’s major staying races suggest that this son of Sadler’s Wells is highly regarded.
Having taken six attempts to record his first win, he has now won his last three races, including a 14 furlong Handicap at Doncaster in October.
Even if he does not quite make the top grade he looks sure to develop into a very good stayer.
The story so far:
| Date |
Course |
Distance |
Race |
Position |
Odds |
| 25th April |
Ripon |
2m (Good to Firm) |
totetentofollow.co.uk Handicap |
2/9 |
4/1 |
| 27th June |
Newcastle |
2m (Soft) |
John Smiths Northumberland Plate (Heritage Handicap) |
2/17 |
15/2 |
| 4th July |
Sandown Park |
2m (Good) |
Coral Marathon (Esher Stakes) (Listed Race) |
3/6 |
5/1 |
| 1st October |
Ayr |
1m 5f (Good to Firm) |
victorchandler.com Handicap |
6/6 |
2/1F |
| 17th October |
Newmarket |
2m 2f (Good) |
totesport.com Cesarewich (Heritage Handicap) |
19/32 |
20/1 |
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