Mowgli77's Horses To Follow (Jumps 2008)

[mowgli77]

I made the mistake of not starting a list of horses to follow last jumps season and couldn't really get into the jumps till late on. I'll be putting all my horses to follow in here, ante post bets and regular jumps season bets and keeping separate banks for ante post bets and regular bets. All the usual suspects will be here like Star De Mohaison, Inglis Drever, Voy Por Ustedes etc etc. One ran yesterday that I followed as a hurdler and has now won over jumps: Astarador Won a class 3 novices chase yesterday over 2m on good to soft ground and apparently it's jumping was fine (not seen the race yet), joined 4 out but shrugged off all opposition to win by a comfortable 9 lengths. It was a class 3 race but I think it will be capable of scoring in better company. It has a touch of class about it and i'll be interested if it has Cheltenham in its sights. Won't be having a bet today but will record the racing and look for potential improvers. I'm off to Accrington Stanley (who are they - exactly) in about an hour or so which means no time for form study.

[mowgli77]

Re: Mowgli77's Horses To Follow (Jumps 2008) Astarador Won a class 3 novices chase yesterday over 2m on good to soft ground and apparently it's jumping was fine (not seen the race yet), joined 4 out but shrugged off all opposition to win by a comfortable 9 lengths. It was a class 3 race but I think it will be capable of scoring in better company. It has a touch of class about it and i'll be interested if it has Cheltenham in its sights. Amber Brook Won really easily this weekend and never came off the bridle, fantastic confident ride by Paddy Brennan, definitely one to keep an eye on again despite obvious rise in weights. La Fortalesa Won class 4 juvenile novice hurdle, travelled well through race, scope to progress, needs good ground ideally. Houston Dynimo Ran well once settled, 2nd behind La Fortalesa, beaten favourite, likes good ground, decent performance. Woody Waller Same race as La Fontalesa but was 3rd, not beaten far, good ground, 2m race, outpaced but then staying on, may need further trip. Mill Side Won a class 4 beginners chase and potential to be even better, has won over 2m4f and 3m (hurdles) and still lightly raced. Belon Gale Same race as Mill Side, was 3rd, not beaten far, half brother to Idle Talk, may need further, can win soon enough. Run Forest Run Opened at 18-1, SP of 9-1, raced prominently, great leap at the last, good attitude when asked for an effort. Won class 4 handicap hurdle. Karmadice Won a class 6 bumper, travelled well and full of running at the end of the race, expect to see it over hurdles. Hall Of Flame Smooth headway, kept on well, gambled in from 16's to 13-2. May be ahead of handicapper and interesting on next run. Crescent Island Won beginners chase over 2m4f and trip looks ideal. Raced prominently, stayed on well, improving all the time. What A Scientist Won class 3 handicap chase, blundered and reminders but back on the bridle and drew clear, can win a similar race, won by 4 1/2 lengths but idled in front and could have won by further. Bakbenscher King/Thonton combination and not helped by slow pace. Races keenly but looks classy and needs quicker pace in the race. Won class 3 novice hurdle over 2m 1/2f. Ikorodu Road Went off at 100-1 on racecourse debut but pushed Bakbenscher to the line and only beaten a head, fine debut effort and interesting to see if it progresses from here.