The Top Flat Horses To Follow for 2024
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Published in early APRIL 2024
Foreword by Ed CHAMBERLIN, ITV Racing
“I’ve known Mark Howard for many years now and he’s an outstanding analyst and judge. He’s also got a contact book that is the envy of everyone in the game.”
Stable Interviews – 500 horses covered in Talking Trainers:
Charlie APPLEBY (34 horses covered), Andrew BALDING (62), Ralph BECKETT (60), Ed BETHELL (33 including 4 two year olds), George BOUGHEY (54 including 12 two year olds), Karl BURKE (45), Tim EASTERBY(59 including 17 two year olds), William HAGGAS (85), Roger VARIAN (69).
Quotes from Talking Trainers:
“A very nice colt and his next target is the Group 3 Greenham Stakes
at Newbury (20th April).” CHARLIE APPLEBY
“Progressive last season, we are hoping he will develop into a smart middle distance horse this year. His owners have been patient and we are hoping he will develop into a Duke of Edinburgh Stakes contender at Royal Ascot (21st June).”
ANDREW BALDING
“Well bred, she is a filly we like a lot. Quite masculine, she is a strong filly who possesses enough speed for a mile but will stay ten furlongs plus. We have given her some smart entries.” RALPH BECKETT
“One of our exciting prospects, he is a lovely big horse who was immature last year. Seven furlongs or a mile is likely to be his trip and he could be a Britannia / Jersey Stakes horse at Royal Ascot.” ED BETHELL
“In all likelihood, we will start him off in a Derby trial over ten furlongs and he should stay a mile and a half. A colt with a very good temperament, I really like him.”
KARL BURKE
“Unraced, she is a dark one who has done very well physically during the winter. The Bridget Maiden Fillies’ Stakes at Newbury (19th April) over seven furlongs is an option in the spring. A filly with a good attitude, we will be giving her some smart entries.” WILLIAM HAGGAS
“I like him and his work had been good prior to making his debut. We thought he would run very well that day but he came back with an injury. Back in work, he will reappear in April/May and is one to keep on the right side of.” ROGER VARIAN
Ahead On The Flat (160 pages) also features the following sections:
The Top 40 Prospects – Last season’s selections included Royal Ascot winners COPPICE & COURAGE MON AMI, plus Group 1 winner MEASURED TIME and progressive three year old NAQEEB (Rated 104).
Owners’ Enclosure – Racing manager Joe Foley runs through the pick of the CLIPPER LOGISTICS horses for 2024. Last year’s interview featured half a dozen unraced two year olds including Group 1 winning juvenile FALLEN ANGEL.
Bromley’s Best Buys – Leading bloodstock agent Anthony Bromley highlights the pick of the Flat horses he has purchased in the last twelve months, including a daft of unraced two year olds. The top-class filly RELIEF RALLY (Won 4 out of 5 including the Group 2 Lowther Stakes) was featured last season.
Maidens In Waiting – a selection of lightly raced three year olds who ought to be shedding their maiden tags shortly. SHAMIDA (3 wins including two Group 3 victories) provided the highlight in 2023.
Significant Sales – a group of horses who will be racing for new connections this summer having gone under the hammer in recent months. The winners last season included MORNING SUN (15/2 & 3/1) & MOONSPIRIT (9/2, 5/1, 9/2).
Stable Gossip – the latest news from Sir Michael Stoute’s powerful yard.
Unraced Three Years – a selection of three year olds who are set to make their racecourse debuts this spring onwards. Those featured last year included the Group 2 Royal Ascot winner GREGORY (3 wins), FAKHAMA (Won first time out @ 16/5), KING LEAR (11/10), MAHBOOB (6/5), NEW BUSINESS (6/5), PERFUSE (11/10, 5/6), QUEEN FOR YOU (4/1), REMINDER (4/1, 11/2) and ZIRYAB (6/4).
Appendix – a comprehensive analysis of the leading sprinters, milers, middle distances and stayers for the season ahead
Index – anextensive index covering over 600 horses
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ISBN: 978-1-9161259-7-1
Ahead On The Flat Updates – VIA EMAIL ONLY
Once again, I shall be producing 3 Ahead On The Flat Updates. The first Update will be a preview of the prestigious Royal Ascot meetingin June, the second will be a preview of the historic four day York Ebor meeting in August and the third will concentrate on the major Autumn races. There will be an in-depth analysis of races such as the Cambridgeshire, Prix de L’Arc de Triomphe and Cesarewitch. Please note, the Updates are ONLY AVAILABLE VIA EMAIL (Not Post).
It is £10 for the Royal Ascot Update and £6 for the York & Autumn Updates (or £19 for ALL 3) via EMAIL.
Summary of last year’s 3 Ahead On The Flat Updates:
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Foreword by Nick LUCK, 9 times Broadcaster of The Year
Owners’ Enclosure – Exclusive interview with Rich RICCI
Rich RICCI & racing manager Joe CHAMBERS nominate their horse to follow for 2023/2024
Stable Interviews:
Harry FRY (33 horses featured), Chris GORDON (37), Alan KING, Tom LACEY (23), Donald McCAIN (56), Gary MOORE (40), Olly MURPHY (48), Paul NICHOLLS, Jonjo O’NEILL (45), Nicky RICHARDS (29), Lucinda RUSSELL (57), Dan SKELTON (56) & Jamie SNOWDEN (25).
Quotes from last year’s One Jump Ahead:
Racing manager Joe Chambers on page 53 - LOSSIEMOUTH
“She is a gorgeous filly who we are very excited about. A ten lengths winner on her debut over hurdles at Auteuil in April, she was impressive and there was a lot of demand for her afterwards. She looks sharp and we are hoping she will develop into one of the leading juvenile hurdlers this season.”
LOSSIEMOUTH was a dual Grade 1 winner including the Triumph Hurdle
Gary Moore on page 92 – JUPITER DU GITE:
“A half-brother to Editeur Du Gite, he is a gorgeous horse who was purchased in April having finished third in his only AQPS Flat race earlier the same month. Gelded since arriving, he is a lovely horse who has the option of running in another bumper or going hurdling.”
JUPITER DU GITE won by 15 lengths on his British debut at Newbury (31/12/23) @ 66/1
One Jump Ahead also features the following sections:
The Top 40 Prospects – Last year’s Top 40 Prospects produced 44 winners at a strike-rate of 34%. They included Grade 1 winnersGAELIC WARRIOR, LOSSIEMOUTH & STAY AWAY FAY. 26 of the 40 horses won.
Changing Codes – Flat horses who are set to go hurdling for the first time.
English Pointers– my Racing TV colleague JONATHAN NEESOM picks those horses who raced between the flags in the UK last season and caught his eye. In the last couple of years, Jonathan has highlighted the likes of KING ROLAND, SANTINI and TEA CLIPPER.
French Revolution – one of the most popular sections in OJA, a selection of horses who have being plying their trade in France but have been bought to race in the UK and Ireland this winter. Last year’s article produced 26 winners at a strike-rate of 26%. The selections included Grade 1 winners IMPAIRE ET PASSE, GALA MARCEAU and IRISH POINT.
The feature has unearthed other Cheltenham Festival winners over the years, namely A PLUS TARD, ARAMAX, BURNING VICTORY, DEFI DU SEUIL, EL FABIOLO, the ill-fated Champion Hurdle winner ESPOIR D’ALLEN, KLASSICAL DREAM, QUILIXIOS and SAINT ROI. For the fifth time, triple French Champion jockey JAMES REVELEY has added his comments to the majority of those featured.
Irish Pointers - expert DECLAN PHELAN highlights the pointers to follow from across the Irish Sea who will race under Rules this winter. Last year’s feature yielded 46 winners at an impressive strike-rate of 33%. The latest success stories included Grade 1 winners HERMES ALLEN and INTHEPOCKET.
Unraced Bumper Horses – a selection of highly regarded youngsters who have yet to be seen in public. Last year’s batch featured winning debutants DUNNET HEAD (9/4), JUNTA MARVEL (85/40 & 4/1) and LA MALMASON (5/1), plus exciting prospect FIREFOX (2 wins).
Appendix – a full and comprehensive analysis of the 2 mile chasers, 2m 4f chasers, staying chasers & 2 mile hurdlers
Index – with full page numbers
Price: £10.99 including postage (except £5 extra for overseas)
Available direct from:
Mark Howard Publications Ltd. 69 Fairgarth Drive, Kirkby Lonsdale, Carnforth, Lancashire. LA6 2FB.
I shall be producing 5 One Jump Ahead Updates throughout the 2023/24 National Hunt season. Each Update comprises information about the horses in One Jump Ahead, Ante-Post Advice (recommendations for the major races), Big-Race Previews, News from Ireland from one of the most informed Irish experts Declan Phelan and Significant Sales. Please note, the Updates are ONLY AVAILABLE VIA EMAIL (Not Post).
It is £8 per Update (except £10 for the Cheltenham Festival version and £6 for the February Update) or £40 for ALL 5 via EMAIL.
Summary of the 2022/2023 Updates:
What The Clients Said:
“One Jump Ahead has been a massive success for me again this year. I always go through to pick one or two Cheltenham ante post bets. I picked Lossiemouth this year. £40 win @ 14/1. Paid for my hotel and tickets and travelling and a few bets. Estidama was a nice one as well. You are a genius, keep up the good work.” D.G.
“Congratulations to you on steering everyone towards Lossiemouth in the Triumph Hurdle. Following on from Vauban last year, that is proof lightning does strike twice - I backed both of them at 20/1 thanks to your comments in OJA - Already looking forward to the hat-trick next year.” S.H.
“Thanks yet again Mark. Nice Ante post bets on Lossiemouth contributed to another wonderful Cheltenham Festival. A huge well done to you, Declan and all your contributors.” K.E.
“As usual the recent update has been full of useful information, not just for Cheltenham but way beyond, it's something to refer back to next September/October. Congratulations on digging out Lossiemouth in One Jump Ahead, result was never in doubt.” A.A.
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“A note to say thanks on the great work with the February Update, of course including the 12/1 tip on Our Power. A great bit of tipping and a very tasty price that has certainly come at a good time with Cheltenham around the corner. You can’t get them all right but as a follower of yours for many a year now I know you seem to get it right with great regularity.” D.R.
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