Racecards
17:00 Cartmel
Vitagrass Foods Novices' Hurdle (Class E)
- 5 Runners
- Distance: 3m 2f
- Going: Good to Soft, Good in places
- Form 6040-11
- Age 10
- Weight 11-10
- Trainer P F Nicholls
- Jockey Christian Williams
made all, pushed along approaching last, stayed on flat, easily
- Form 03P1/F-U
- Age 11
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer R E Barr
- Jockey Mr L McGrath
held up, mistake 2nd, ridden approaching 6, soon weakened, tailed off when pulled after 8th
Kelly Pride
86- Form 00/P503-
- Age 6
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer J Parkinson & S Smith
- Jockey W Marston
tracked leaders, went 2nd 5th, effort between last 2, soon no chance
- Form 4PPP5P-
- Age 10
- Weight 10-12
held up, pushed along 5th, soon lost touch
- Form 335-530
- Age 7
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer W Young
- Jockey A Thornton
chased winner to 5th, effort when mistake 4 out, outpaced next
In depth
Verdict
The Paul Nicholls team have continued where they left off last season and it is very hard to make a case to oppose Satshoon in his hat-trick bid. He is a most consistent sort and should make the long journey here from Somerset worthwhile for his supporters if he negotiates a clear round. Little Brown Bear can usually be relied upon to run his race and looks to be the best of the rest. Where as Chancers Dante will not have to find much to hold off Kelly's Pride for the final each way slot.