Racecards
16:20 Aintree
Martell Sefton Novices' Hurdle (Class A)
- 13 Runners
- Distance: 3m 110y
- Going: Soft, Heavy in places
- Form 43113P
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer M Pitman
- Jockey Timmy Murphy
chased leader, weakened approaching 8th, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
- Form 322114
- Age 7
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer T D Easterby
- Jockey R Garritty
mid-division, headway to trck leaders 5th, led approaching 10th, drew close approaching 3 out, stayed on strongly
- Form 31D111
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer Ferdy Murphy
- Jockey D Gallagher
held up in rear, headway 9th, soon ridden, no impression from 2 out
- Form 331
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer T R George
- Jockey A P McCoy
in touch, led 3rd, headed 4th, led next, headed approaching 10th, soon ridden, no impression on leader from 2 out
- Form 12-P62P
- Age 8
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer A Scott
- Jockey Richard Guest
led, headed 3rd, dropped rear 5th, lost touch 8th, tailed off
- Form 0212
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
chased leaders, ridden 9th, soon weakened
- Form 11-1111
- Age 7
- Weight 11-4
in rear, some headway 8th, soon weakened, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
- Form 2F2
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer L Wells
- Jockey A Thornton
mid-division until weakened 9th, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
The Sawdust Kid
164- Form 13-1323
- Age 7
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer R Buckler
- Jockey J Kavanagh
prominent, led after 4th, headed 5th, ridden and weakened 4 out, pulled up before 3 out
- Form 115-113
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer P F Nicholls
- Jockey J Tizzard
mid-division, ridden 9th, no danger
Karowna
22- Form 2F0203
- Age 5
- Weight 10-13
- Trainer S A Brookshaw
- Jockey J Culloty
always in rear, lost touch 8th, pulled up before 3 out
- Form 350051
- Age 6
- Weight 10-13
- Trainer S Gollings
- Jockey T Scudamore
mid-division, ridden 7th, weakened 4 out
- Form 522
- Age 4
- Weight 10-10
held up in rear, headway into mid-division 7th, weakened approaching 3 out
In depth
Formwatch
Flying Trix (IRE) Poor effort when pulled up last time out but had previously shown smart form and cannot be ruled out; sure to have his supporters.
Garruth (IRE) Stays well and will handle the soft ground; has some good form to his name but his is a further step up in grade, one that might prove a step too far.
Hindiana (FR) Unbeaten in three starts in Britain and took the scalp of Europa last time out; improving fast and looks certain to go close if he stays.
Historic (IRE) Well regarded by connections and on the upgrade; definite each-way possibilities.
Indian Wings (IRE) Outclassed and just making up the numbers.
Legal Lunch (USA) Beaten in Doncaster handicap last time out and doesn't look up to the task.
Skippers Cleuch (IRE) Star northern novice unbeaten in seven career starts; highly talented but not the best of jumpers and will need to be on his game to score here however, sure to give a good account of himself.
Spiritual Dancer (IRE) Placed twice in modest company; not up to this task.
The Sawdust Kid Worcester bumper winner, beaten in three subsequent starts in far lesser company than this; rank outsider.
Valley Henry (IRE) Possibly needed the outing when beaten odds-on favourite last time behind Patriarch but previous form is smart and he must go close if back to his best.
Karowna Rated way below the bet of these and running for an unlikely place at best.
Sister Superior (IRE) Popped up at long odds in handicap compamy last time and that's about her level; this is too tough a task.
Stromness (USA) Has run well all starts so far in England and looks a good prospect; closely matched with Valley Henry on a line through Patriarch and open to further improvement; interesting.
Never Wonder (IRE) No show on only start; outclassed.
Wishbone (IRE) Cchaser in the making who was beaten out of sight on only start in this grade; of limited appeal.