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16:20 Wincanton

Jewson Novices' Hurdle (qualifier) (Class 4)

  • 4 Runners
  • Distance: 2m
  • Going: Good to Firm
  • Surface: Turf
  • £4,500 added
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 3m 32.30s
  • Off Time: 16:30:18
  • 4 Ran
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1
Silk -

Danehill Willy (IRE)

9/2

    1
    Silk - Orange and Yellow diamonds, halved sleeves

    Artadi (FR)

    9 t CD
    1/5
    • Form 003181-
    • Age 4
    • Weight 11-6
    • Official Rating 126

    tracked leader, led 3 out, ridden and rider lost irons soon after last, caught near finish

    2
    Silk - Silver, tassel on cap

    Danehill Willy (IRE)

    61
    9/2
    • Form 4-
    • Age 5
    • Weight 11-0

    led until 3 out, rallied approaching last, ran on to lead near finish, driven out

    3
    Silk - Dark Blue and Light Blue check, diabolo on sleeves, Light Blue cap

    Little Paso (FR)

    1262
    40/1
    • Form 7/
    • Age 7
    • Weight 11-0

    tailed off from 4th

    4
    Silk - Red, Dark Blue seams and armlets

    Maraakez

    37
    80/1
    • Form 00-
    • Age 4
    • Weight 10-10

    hit 2nd, tailed off from 4th

    In depth

    Verdict

    Just the four runners for this hurdle contest and Artadi looks the one to be on, Danewhill Willy appears to be the only real danger. The selection beat a decent type in Prince Arry over course and distance last month and has earned his high rating. His jumping is not always perfection, but with a clear round he should collect first prize this afternoon. Danehill Willy is a decent performer on the level but made a modest start to his hurdling career. However he should have learnt from the experience and may cause the selection one or two problems. Maraakez has shown little in two runs and Little Paso was modest on the flat in France, which brings us back to Artadi as the most likely winner.

    Formwatch

    Artadi (FR) 8-11fav (10-11) Prominent, chased leaders 3 out, shaken up and led approaching 2 out, pushed clear approaching last, eased close home, won at Wincanton 2m nov hdl (4) frm in Apr beating Prince Ary (11-0) by 4l, 8 ran.

    Danehill Willy (IRE) 7-1 (11-1) Led, headed 2nd, led briefly 4th, led again after 4 out, ridden 3 out, weakened approaching last, 4th of 16, 17l behind I'm So Lucky (11-1) at Ludlow 2m nov hdl (4) gs in Mar.

    Little Paso (FR) 7th of 14, more than 6l behind Noble Amigo at Bordeaux Le Bous 1m stk gd in Nov '03.

    Maraakez 50-1 (10-11) Always towards rear, weakened 3 out, 11th of 14, well behind French Opera (11-0) at Taunton 2m 1f 4yo mdn hdl (4) gd in Mar.