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Burlington Slate Novices' Handicap Hurdle (Class F)
- 11 Runners
- Distance: 2m 6f
- Going: Good, Good to Soft in places
- Form F0F4-0P
- Age 8
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer T H Caldwell
- Jockey Mr B Wharfe
held up towards rear, headway 8th, every chance 2 out, weakened flat
- Form 6034-36
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
held up towards rear, headway 3rd, led next, ran out approaching 5th
- Form P020-04
- Age 6
- Weight 11-9
- Trainer John Allen
- Jockey R Hobson
held up in rear, headway 3 out, led approaching last, hung right bend flat, headed and no extra final 50 yards
Happy Days
26- Form 40PB2-2
- Age 8
- Weight 11-6
- Trainer James Moffatt
- Jockey Jim Crowley
held up towards rear, effort when hit 3 out, one pace from next
- Form 0655/0P-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-6
- Trainer R Bevis
- Jockey James Davies
towards rear, hampered and slipped bend after 4th, no danger soon after
Tentsmuir
31- Form 10/P04-
- Age 7
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer D Whillans
- Jockey P Aspell
towards rear, never dangerous
- Form 02053-0
- Age 7
- Weight 11-3
- Trainer Mrs L Williamson
- Jockey A Honeyball
led, headed 4th, pushed along 7th, weakened approaching 3 out
- Form 5/000-
- Age 6
- Weight 10-13
held up in touch, hampered bend after 4th, headway 3 out, ridden between last 2, stayed on strongly flat, led final 50 yards
- Form 1/P56-1P
- Age 10
- Weight 10-11
tracked leader, left in lead 5th, headed approaching last, hung right bend flat, no extra towards finish
Red Rover
442- Form PU00P/
- Age 6
- Weight 10-10
- Trainer Mrs M Reveley
- Jockey A Dempsey
pushed along 4 out, weakened from next
- Form 0U00-
- Age 5
- Weight 10-0
- Trainer Mrs E Slack
- Jockey D McGann
pulled hard tracking leaders, clipped heels and slipped up bend after 4th
In depth
Verdict
Country Flyer who failed to cope with Perth last time out is expected to take advantage of a decent handicap mark to score from Red Tyrant and Happy days. The selection has been running well over fences and if he relishes the return to smaller obstacles can win if acting on the course. Red Tyrant has been running fairly well of late and the handicapper has relieved him of a few pounds lately. The ground is a slight concern but if he copes with it he should have every chance. Happy Days has some useful recent form and this step up in trip could be what he needs. However he is fairly inconsistent and could not be backed at a short price.