Racecards
16:40 Cheltenham
Fred Winter Juvenile Handicap Hurdle (Grade 3) (Class 1)
- 23 Runners
- Distance: 2m 110y
- Going: Good, Good to Soft in places
- Surface: Turf
- £60,000 added
- Winner: £34,206
- 2nd: £12,834
- 3rd: £6,426
- 4th: £3,204
- Form 133
- Age 4
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 133
- Trainer A King
- Jockey Charlie Huxley
took keen hold, led after 1st, ridden and strongly pressed when edged right just before last, headed flat, stayed on under pressure, held towards finish
- Form 11213
- Age 4
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 132
- Trainer N J Henderson
- Jockey B J Geraghty
in touch in mid-division, closed on inside 5th, pushed along and losing place when mistake 2 out, soon weakened, pulled up before last
Whitby Jack
38- Form P71
- Age 4
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 132
- Trainer G & J Moore
- Jockey J E Moore
tracked leaders, took keen hold, ridden 2 out, soon weakened
- Form 231
- Age 4
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 131
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey Paul Carberry
held up in mid-division, headway 3 out, not fluent 2 out, ridden and disputing close 3rd approaching last, stayed on same pace flat
- Form 1522
- Age 4
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 129
- Trainer N J Henderson
- Jockey A P McCoy
held up towards rear, hit 4th, not fluent 5th, well beaten when mistake last
- Form 315
- Age 4
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 129
- Trainer K Bailey & M Nicholls
- Jockey J M Maguire
hit 5th, always in rear
- Form 162
- Age 4
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 126
- Trainer Miss Lucinda V Russell
- Jockey P Buchanan
held up towards rear, some headway approaching 3 out, soon outpaced, stayed on flat, no impression
- Form 51234
- Age 4
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 125
- Trainer M H Tompkins
- Jockey C Bolger
held up in mid-division, mistake 2nd, hit 5th, soon ridden and weakened
- Form 1133
- Age 4
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 124
- Trainer Miss V Williams
- Jockey Aidan Coleman
held up towards rear, ridden after 5th, plenty to do when staying on approaching last, kept on flat, nearest finish
- Form 261
- Age 4
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 123
- Trainer C E Longsdon
- Jockey R Johnson
chased leaders, challenged after 4th, hit next, every chance 3 out, no extra approaching last
- Form 1124
- Age 4
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 123
- Trainer Evan Williams
- Jockey D N Russell
mid-division, took keen hold, well beaten approaching 3 out, no impression after
- Form 062P13
- Age 4
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 123
- Trainer D Killahena & G McPherson
- Jockey J Mogford
led until after 1st, tracked leaders, weakened approaching 2 out
- Form 3144
- Age 4
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 121
- Trainer A King
- Jockey Wayne Hutchinson
chasing leaders after 1st, well there in behind leaders 2 out, 5th and beaten last, no extra
- Form 941
- Age 4
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 120
- Trainer M Scudamore
- Jockey T Scudamore
held up towards rear on outside, mistake 2nd, headway approaching 4th, not fluent and weakened 3 out
Mr Muddle
18- Form 22217
- Age 4
- Weight 10-10
- Official Rating 119
- Trainer Miss S West
- Jockey A Glassonbury
prominent, hit 3rd soon ridden, lost place next, soon weaknend
- Form 52512
- Age 4
- Weight 10-10
- Official Rating 119
- Trainer A King
- Jockey R Thornton
held up in touch, improved 5th, challenged 3 out, 3rd and ridden when switched left approaching last, kept on same pace flat, no impression on front pair
- Form 6732
- Age 4
- Weight 10-8
- Official Rating 117
- Trainer B De Haan
- Jockey D Elsworth
held up towards rear, struggling after 5th
- Form 8444
- Age 4
- Weight 10-7
- Official Rating 116
- Trainer Nick Williams
- Jockey D A Jacob
prominent, weakened after 5th
- Form 233113
- Age 4
- Weight 10-6
- Official Rating 115
- Trainer Mark Gillard
- Jockey T J Phelan
prominent 1st, chased leaders after, weakened approaching 3 out
- Form 757
- Age 4
- Weight 10-6
- Official Rating 115
- Trainer A L T Moore
- Jockey Paul Townend
in touch in mid-division, headway approaching 3 out, tracking leaders next, challenging when bumped just before last, led flat, driven out
- Form 335
- Age 4
- Weight 10-3
- Official Rating 112
- Trainer P F Nicholls
- Jockey Harry Skelton
held up towards rear, headway 3 out, chasing leaders when mistake 2 out, no impression when hit last
- Form 7327
- Age 4
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 109
- Trainer R A Fahey
- Jockey B S Hughes
held up towards rear, headway approaching 3 out, well there 2 out, no impression on leaders before last, weakened
- Form U2643
- Age 4
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 105
- Trainer John Harris
- Jockey Sam Twiston-Davies
held up in rear, not fluent 1st, some headway approaching 3 out on outside, soon outpaced, no impression after
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
PLAN A, a winner on the Flat for Mick Quinlan in the UK, has joined Gordon Elliott and looked potentially useful when beating a big field of maidens at Gowran in January. He's been saved for this and looks progressive enough to land the spoils under Paul Carberry. Titan De Sarti was behind Plan A when they were beaten by Sam Winner in a Grade 2 here in November and there appears no apparent reason for a form reversal. With the Venetia Williams yard in such good form, Tenor Nivernais is expected to give a good account with further progress likely on just his third start for the yard after arriving unbeaten from France. Whitby Jack looked awesome at Fontwell and, though this is obviously a huge leap, he looks capable of getting competitive especially with his stable going so well. Paintball looked a very nice prospect when scooting away with a Ludlow maiden and his earlier run when a long way behind today's rival Dhaafer at Warwick was obviously not a true reflection of his ability. Celtus arrived from France with a big reputation which was quickly dented at Kempton but that was his first start for Nicky Henderson and he will have improved.
Formwatch
Kumbeshwar 4-1 (11-2) Prominent, led 2nd, not fluent 3 out, headed approaching next, faded, 3rd of 9, 18l behind Zarkandar (10-12) at Kempton 2m 4yo hdl Grade 2 (1) gs in Feb.
Celtus (FR) 2-1fav (11-0) Prominent, led 3rd, not fluent 5th, headed 2 out, faded approaching last, 3rd of 7, 15l behind Sire De Grugy (11-6) at Kempton 2m nov hdl G2 (1) gs in Feb.
Whitby Jack 4-1 (10-12) Held up towards rear on outside, headway 2nd, lost place after next, progress 5th, led next, headed 3 out, regained lead approaching 2 out where mistake, soon clear, hit last, easily, won at Fontwell 2m 2f 4yo hdl (4) gs in Feb beating Kuilsriver (10-12) by 14l, 11 ran.
Plan A (IRE) 7-4fav (11-0) Mid-division on inner, took closer order after 3 out, briefly short of room entering straight, ridden 2 out, 3rd approaching last, led on bridle 100 yards from finish, comfortably, won at Gowran Park 2m 4yo mdn hdl sft in Jan beating Luddenmore (10-7) by 1 3/4l, 20 ran.
Titan De Sarti (FR) 1-2fav (10-12) Tracked leading pair, chased winner approaching 3 out, no chance from next, 2nd of 4, 10l behind Cedre Bleu (10-12) at Newbury 2m 4yo hdl (4) sft in Jan.
Mark Twain (IRE) 10-1 (11-0) Chased leading pair, hit 3 out, soon lost place beaten when pecked 2 out and last, 5th of 7, 21l behind Local Hero (11-4) at Cheltenham 2m 1f 4yo hdl Grade 2 (1) gs in Jan.
The Starboard Bow 10-1 (11-5) Tracked leaders, led approaching 3 out, headed last, hard ridden flat, kept on towards finish, just held, 2nd of 8, hd behind Vosges (11-5) at Musselburgh 2m 4yo hdl (2) sft in Feb.
Akula (IRE) 10-1 (11-4) Led until narrowly headed after 1st, led again after next, ridden and headed 2 out, weakened soon after, well held in 4th when went left and blundered last, 4th of 7, 16l behind Local Hero (11-4) at Cheltenham 2m 1f 4yo hdl Grade 2 (1) gs in Jan.
Tenor Nivernais (FR) 2-1fav (10-6) Prominent, ridden before 2 out, kept on from last, no extra towards finish, 3rd of 14, 1 1/2l behind Karky Schultz (11-1) at Taunton 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-135 (3) gs in Feb.
Paintball (IRE) 7-2 (10-7) In touch on inside, headway on inside going well to chase leaders after 4 out, went 2nd well before 3 out, upsides and hit 3 out, soon led, went right next, soon clear, stayed on well, ridden out, won at Ludlow 2m mdn hdl (5) gs in Feb beating King's Realm (10-0) by 12l, 14 ran.
Beyond (IRE) 5-1 (11-6) Tracked leaders, not fluent 3rd chased winner after 3 out until before next, weakened flat, 4th of 14, 12l behind Architrave (11-6) at Market Rasen 2m 1f 3yo hdl (2) gd in Sep.
Harry Hunt 16-1 (11-5) Tracked leaders and keen, soon in touch, headway before 3 out, soon ridden, went 3rd before last, kept on, 3rd of 15, 7l behind Moose Moran (10-12) at Doncaster 2m 4yo hdl (4) gs in Feb.
Jubail (IRE) 9-2 (11-5) Held up in touch on inner, ridden before 2 out, no extra after last, 4th of 15, 15l behind Moose Moran (10-12) at Doncaster 2m 4yo hdl (4) gs in Feb.
Kayef (GER) 9-1 (10-12) Raced slightly wide, tracked leader until settled in 4th after 2nd, went 2nd again 3 out, led before next, soon clear, stayed on strongly, won at Sandown 2m 4yo hdl (4) gs in Feb beating Lucky Breeze (10-5) by 12l, 8 ran.
Mr Muddle 12-1 (11-2) Led, mistake and headed 2nd, remained prominent, weakened approaching 3 out, 7th of 9, well behind Zarkandar (10-12) at Kempton 2m 4yo hdl Grade 2 (1) gs in Feb.
Dhaafer 5-6fav (11-5) Led or disputed lead on inside, ridden 1 length clear after 3 out, headed next, rallied to press winner and every chance flat, just failed, 2nd of 7, shd behind Pepite Rose (10-12) at Warwick 2m 4yo hdl (4) hvy in Feb.
Looks Like Slim 11-2 (10-12) Chased leaders, chased winner before 2 out, kept on, no impression, 2nd of 15, 6l behind Moose Moran (10-12) at Doncaster 2m 4yo hdl (4) gs in Feb.
L'eminence Grise (IRE) 8-1 (10-7) Chased leaders in 4th, ridden and outpaced by leading trio after 3 out, hit last, 4th of 8, 15l behind Sprinter Sacre (11-7) at Ascot 2m nov hdl (2) sft in Feb.
Lady Willa (IRE) 33-1 (10-6) Led until before 3 out, weakened next, 3rd of 6, well behind Spirit Son (11-11) at Exeter 2m 1f Listed nov hdl (1) sft in Feb.
What A Charm (IRE) 9-2 (10-9) Led, ridden and headed 3 out, weakened entering straight, 7th of 8, 18l behind Little Green (10-9) at Fairyhouse 2m 4yo hdl Grade 2 (1) hvy in Feb.
Rock Of Deauville (IRE) 3-1fav (10-9) In touch, headway to chase leaders before 4 out, went 3rd soon after, ridden and one pace before 3 out, no impression when lost 3rd last, weakened to 5th towards finish, 5th of 10, 35l behind Bally Legend (11-4) at Ludlow 2m hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gs in Feb.
Kingdom Of Munster (IRE) 25-1 (10-0) Towards rear, pushed along after 3rd, headway approaching next, ridden before 2 out, soon weakened, 7th of 12, 28l behind Reindeer Dippin (11-1) at Newcastle 2m hcp hdl 0-135 (3) hvy in Feb.
Tom Wade (IRE) 7-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, ridden after 3 out, pressing for 2nd approaching last, no extra flat, 3rd of 5, 10l behind Miereveld (10-11) at Bangor 2m 1f 4yo hcp hdl 0-115 (4) sft.