NH horses to follow 2014/2015

The jumps season isn't far away at all and this year I have compiled a list of potentially promising horses to follow throughout the season, some with a little help from some knowledgable folk on Twitter. Some may be duds, some may win a few little races, a couple may make the festival and who knows, maybe one of the names below has the potential to be NH's next superstar. I think we missed one last season, especially with the absence of Sprinter Sacre. Of course we had the festival winners, most notably the unbeaten Faugheen and Vautor - will be exciting to watch their development this year. While the superb festival was marred by the tragic loss of equine life, most notably the very promising Our Conor, it is still the greatest racing spectacle on Earth and I am already counting down the days till we hear that roar in March. Lets hope a few of these make it to Prestbury Park. Have rated them one star to five stars which is just my opinion of their potential, also made a shortlist of must follows at the end.

MA DU FOU ***** - Looked to be struggling at short odds on debut when outpaced 5f out but steadily asserted and ended up storming clear when the penny dropped. Might not have beat much but will come on a ton for that and rates a very interesting prospect to go novice hurdling with over further. Rumoured to be the best Warren has had up his gallops. 32

BLAKLION *** - Looks a nice prospect for the Twiston-Davies yard bolting up on debut beating a well regarded sort by 15L. Showed some guts next time to win, beating a nice horse of McCain's then was put away until recent reappearance when winning in workmanlike but cosy enough fashion at Perth. Should see him at the Festival. 12132

NO DEAL ***** - Last seen in Jan 2013 winning a maiden hurdle at Ayr. A 7yo who has only had three starts due to injury but reportedly making up for lost time at home and being touted
as a potential Grand National horse at some point in the future. Should be ready to strike on overdue reapparance and go on to much better things. 41

VERAWAL *** - Very impressive on debut for top yard, big disappointment next time but can be forgiven; looks a lovely prospect and is one to keep very much on side this campaign and maybe in seasons to come. 3336F0

TELL US MORE ***** - Tanked his way through his sole run slamming his opposition. This son of Scorpion sold for nearly £300k at auction last year and a huge campaign is expected from him this year. 126

TAJ BADALANDABAD *** - Not 100% sure what he has beat so far but nothing has really got close in two starts to date, could be anything for the Pipe team this year. 41144

A VOS GARDES *** -  Looks classy and is well regarded at home. Still immature and a big baby but world at his feet. Displayed a good attitude on his two starts to date and can go on to bigger and better things in time. 3122

FLETCHERS FLYER **** - This Harry Fry trained 6yo has only had two starts but looks a stayer judged on his very good runs so far and one to watch as he is gradually stepped up in trip. 3112

SUNTIEP **** - The less said about the ride he recieved at the festival the better but was clearly the best horse in the race and a campaign targetting the Grand National beckons.

KOOLALA *** - I really like this mare and she has always been well thought of at home. Hope to see her at the Festival in March as there is a lot more to come at 3m+ this season. 57

ONE TRACK MIND *** - Another exciting once raced youngster for up and coming trainer Warren Greatrex, always looked the winner and had what could be a few nice types in behind, promising. 1U41

GRANDE ANTARCTIQUE ** - A wildcard from a small yard but one that should be capable of winning races when sent novice hurdling this season, promising running on 2nds in two good soft ground bumpers and exciting for small trainer. U263

RUTHERGLEN *** - Won his first three juvenile hurdles before running a screamer in the Triumph, getting going too late on ground that was on the quick side for him, exciting season ahead.

GAITWAY *** - Green on debut vs experienced rival but showed great battling attitude to win and the pair 35L clear of the third, should go onto better things. 2

GREEN FLAG *** - Convinced this 7yo has a big prize in him this year, 3m2f-4m will be exactly what he wants, a genuine horse still with potential, won or placed in 13/16 of his races and he can win a big one in 2014/2015. Will see him at the festival too come March. 40P

UN ACE ** - Ran a belter at 100/1 in the Supreme in the festival just gone, staying on all too late from miles back. Will be sent chasing this season and will surely win a few races this season. F1120

COYABA **** - An exciting youngster,He was still a big baby last year but won two bumpers before coming up just short in the highest company. Should pick up some nice hurdles races this year for trainer going places. 262

VAGO COLLONGES **** - Ran in a listed and graded bumper in 2013 where he finished 2nd both times. Had last season off due to a few niggles here and there, but reportedly tearing up the Ditcheat gallops and is a serious prospect for novice hurdling this campaign. 22132

LE MERCUREY *** - Unraced in the UK, this frech import is the latest buzz horse at Paul Nicholls yard, probably going to be over-hyped, but one to keep a close eye on all the same this year. 737


Mullins unraced horses to watch out for:

TARARE

DOUVAN - 111

STONE HARD - 110

LONG DOG - 2

ARGENTINO - 0619

Must follows:

MA DU FOU - 32
NO DEAL - 41
TELL US MORE - 126
VAGO COLLONGES - 22132
COYABA - 272

Must be a few winners in there! Will be keeping track of results and updating this blog regularly. If you think we have missed one or two then dont hesitate to offer your suggestions @THTRacing

*** Results will be recorded and upated on here from 1st October 2014.***

Tracker Form:

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Winners:

Blaklion 9/1 (Persian War - Grade 2)

Un Ace 3/1 (Class 3 Novice Chase)

One Track Mind Evs (Class 4 Nov Hdle)

Taj Badalandabad Evs (C4 Nov Hdle)

Fletchers Flyer 11/10 (C2 Nov Hdle)

Tell Us More 1/5 (Maiden Hurdle)

Douvan 8/15 (Novice Hurdle)

Un Ace 8/15 (Class 4 Novice Chase)

Taj Badalandabad 11/10 (C4 Nov Hdle)

Blaklion 9/4 (A' Bartlett Trial - Grade 2)

Stone Hard 4/7 (Bumper)

Fletchers Flyer 11/10 (Class 4 Nov Hdle)

Vago Collonges 2/1 (Class 4 Nov Hdle)

As Vos Gardes 5/1 (Maiden Hurdle)

Douvan 1/3 (Novice Hurdle - Grade 2)

Argentino 7/2 (Maiden Hurdle)
No Deal 2/1 (Class 4 Hcap Chase)

One Track Mind 3/10 (Class 4 Nov Hurdle)
Stone Hard 4/11 (Bumper)
Douvan 2/1 (Supreme Novices - Grade 1)

LSP Running Total (win): - 2.71pts