Racecards
17:45 Cheltenham
Vincent O'Brien County Handicap Hurdle (Class A)
- 28 Runners
- Distance: 2m 1f
- Going: Good, Good to Soft in places
- Form 2110-P0
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer M C Pipe
- Jockey R Garritty
held up in touch, hard ridden 2 out, weakened before last
Never (FR)
89- Form 1000-15
- Age 6
- Weight 11-9
chased leader, led approaching 2 out, headed before last, weakened run-in
- Form 2-23151
- Age 7
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer Mrs J Harrington
- Jockey B J Geraghty
held up mid-division, headway 2 out, effort approaching last, soon led, driven out
Non So (FR)
33- Form 1P-5112
- Age 5
- Weight 11-5
- Trainer N J Henderson
- Jockey M A Fitzgerald
in touch, headway but not fluent 3 out, hard ridden and one pace before last
- Form 20-FF3F
- Age 9
- Weight 11-5
- Trainer A L T Moore
- Jockey C O'Dwyer
held up mid-division, headway and stayed on after 2 out, one pace and beaten when mistake last
- Form 121242
- Age 7
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer Paul Nolan
- Jockey J Cullen
always behind, tailed off from 3 out
- Form F111-12
- Age 7
- Weight 11-1
- Trainer L Lungo
- Jockey M Bradburne
held up mid-division, effort 2 out, soon ridden and beaten when not fluent last
- Form 1223-6F
- Age 7
- Weight 11-1
always behind, hampered 3rd, no chance when hampered again 2 out
- Form F13546
- Age 6
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer O Sherwood
- Jockey Timmy Murphy
held up in touch, effort going well before 2 out, soon ridden and beaten
- Form 4124/2P-
- Age 9
- Weight 10-11
- Trainer P Hobbs & J White
- Jockey P Flynn
in touch until weakened after 3 out
- Form 1-F1F01
- Age 8
- Weight 10-11
- Trainer R Rowe
- Jockey L P Aspell
always behind, pulled up before 3 out, dismounted (lame)
- Form 21-2135
- Age 5
- Weight 10-11
- Trainer E O'Grady
- Jockey D N Russell
held up and behind, headway under pressure when not fluent 2 out, stayed on well run-in, nearest finish
- Form 41-6203
- Age 7
- Weight 10-9
held up in touch, headway going easily before 2 out, led approaching and mistake last, soon headed, stayed pressing winner until lost 2nd near finish
- Form 220320
- Age 6
- Weight 10-8
in touch, ridden and not fluent 3 out, kept on same pace before last
- Form P00200
- Age 7
- Weight 10-7
- Trainer M C Pipe
- Jockey T Scudamore
behind, slightly hampered 3rd, headway under pressure before last, kept on run-in
- Form 0/50210
- Age 7
- Weight 10-7
- Trainer Miss T Ide
- Jockey Mr G Barfoot-Saunt
soon with leaders, weakened quickly when fell 2 out
Warjan (FR)
33- Form 5/0P-100
- Age 6
- Weight 10-7
- Trainer R Phillips
- Jockey W Marston
always behind
Hawadeth
5- Form 325320
- Age 8
- Weight 10-6
- Trainer V R A Dartnall
- Jockey J Culloty
held up towards rear when brought down 2 out
- Form 2053-25
- Age 6
- Weight 10-5
- Trainer S Gollings
- Jockey R Thornton
led and set strong pace, ridden 3 out, headed approaching next, weakened rapidly
- Form 1B3-0P6
- Age 6
- Weight 10-5
- Trainer P Hobbs & J White
- Jockey S Durack
soon in touch, weakened after 3 out
- Form 113
- Age 7
- Weight 10-5
soon with leaders, hit 3rd and next, lost place quickly, tailed off when pulled up 3 out
- Form 024-200
- Age 6
- Weight 10-5
- Trainer D K Weld
- Jockey Paul Carberry
in touch, mistake 3rd, ridden 2 out, not quicken run-in
- Form 3/13-334
- Age 7
- Weight 10-5
- Trainer M C Pipe
- Jockey Mr J E Moore
prominent, hit 4th, challenged 3 out, weakened next
- Form U534BF
- Age 5
- Weight 10-5
- Trainer Patrick O Brady
- Jockey M F Mooney
held up, mistake 4th, good headway after 2 out, still plenty to do when hung left before last, stayed on well run-in
- Form P26202
- Age 7
- Weight 10-4
always behind, brought down 2 out
- Form 5000-30
- Age 8
- Weight 10-3
- Trainer Ian Williams
- Jockey Wayne Hutchinson
held up in touch, ridden behind from 2 out
- Form 0-11110
- Age 5
- Weight 10-2
- Trainer Paul Nolan
- Jockey C F Swan
prominent, ridden and weakened 3 out, eased when no chance soon after, pulled up before last
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
This is another ultra-competitive renewal of the Vincent O'Brien County Hurdle and it is no easy task in framing a shortlist against the field. Xenophon obviously has to be considered if he is turned out after breezing up in the Coral Cup yesterday. But betting plans should be delayed until he is confirmed to run by his trainer. Newbury's Tote Gold Trophy 1-2, Spirit Leader and Non So, also have to be high on the list and should be included in any plans for a punt -although the former does have a little to prove off a 9lb higher mark though and is no certainty to uphold the form. Comex Flyer is one who comes into the race with the profile of one who will relish a battle and may represent good value for each-way backers. However, Native New Yorker is selected as the best of those a big prices after his gutsy victory over course and distance last time out. He had some useful types in behind him on that occasion and a repeat of the form will be enough to see him home.