Racecards
15:20 Cartmel
Ladbrokes Handicap Hurdle (Class D)
- 11 Runners
- Distance: 2m 1f 110y
- Going: Good (Good to Soft after 2nd to last hurdle downhill)
- Form 32211B
- Age 9
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer Ferdy Murphy
- Jockey D N Russell
held up in rear, headway 3 out, soon ridden and effort, one pace next
- Form 3F24R0-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-10
- Trainer M D Hammond
- Jockey F King
tracked leaders, ridden and weakened 3 out
- Form 32-210P
- Age 5
- Weight 11-6
- Trainer M Todhunter
- Jockey A Dobbin
towards rear, never dangerous
- Form 1-226P2
- Age 7
- Weight 11-3
- Trainer Miss Kariana Key
- Jockey P Aspell
tracked winner, weakening when fell 4 out
- Form 40-3610
- Age 7
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer P Monteith
- Jockey K Renwick
towards rear, headway 4 out, ridden and weakened before next
Feanor
12- Form 501312
- Age 5
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer Mrs S Watt
- Jockey Miss T Jackson
mid-division, headway 4 out, effort between last 2, weakened run in
Apadi (USA)
63- Form 4255-R1
- Age 7
- Weight 10-9
- Trainer M Chapman
- Jockey M Bradburne
held up in rear, headway halfway, chased winner approaching 3 out, one pace run-in
- Form U54P-11
- Age 7
- Weight 10-9
held up in mid-division, headway 3 out, soon ridden, stayed on to chase winner run-in, no chance
Little Task
12- Form 3U1363
- Age 5
- Weight 10-0
- Trainer J Wainwright
- Jockey B P Harding
mid-division, weakened halfway
In depth
Verdict
As Ei Ei only has one way of running there is sure to be plenty of pace on here and that may play to the strengths of Mister Chisum, who is preferred over Ichi Beau, Feanor and the frustrating Copplestone on these terms. The selection is a very game and consistent performer who appears to act on any ground. He is suited by racing on the back of a strong pace and should have the race run to suit. In contrast Ichi Beau, who made the most of a couple of soft opening for him earlier in the summer, is probably better over fences these days and will struggle to give weight away today; despite the ground being very much in his favour. Feanor seems to have improved out of all recognition of late but may find the likes of Mister Chisum having more relish for a battle than he cares for. Copplestone can never be relied upon to run two races the same and is for the brave only.