Racecards
16:10 Cheltenham
SSS Super Alloys Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) (Class 2)
- 15 Runners
- Distance: 2m 179y
- Going: Soft (Good to Soft in places)
- Surface: Turf
- £30,000 added
- Winner: £15,609
- 2nd: £7,176
- 3rd: £3,588
- 4th: £1,794
- Form 31U7/3-4
- Age 9
- Weight 12-0
- Official Rating 154
- Trainer P A Kirby
- Jockey Joe Williamson
led until final bend, weakened from last
- Form 441-U4B
- Age 7
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 147
- Trainer P Hobbs & J White
- Jockey Aidan Coleman
prominent, not fluent 3 out, soon lost place
- Form 5/1232-8
- Age 7
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 142
- Trainer H Fry
- Jockey Lorcan Murtagh
held up in rear, mistake 4th, headway after 3 out, went 2nd last, hung left flat, stayed on, just held
- Form 12343-8
- Age 6
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 138
- Trainer Miss V Williams
- Jockey Charlie Deutsch
chased leaders, lost place after 2 out
- Form 2414-24
- Age 8
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 137
- Trainer N G Richards
- Jockey Sean Quinlan
mid-division, headway after 3 out, switched left before last, no impression before last
- Form 64131-2
- Age 6
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 137
- Trainer P F Nicholls
- Jockey Angus Cheleda
chased leaders, closed 2 out, led final bend, edged left flat, held on
Barrichello
25- Form 117-332
- Age 7
- Weight 10-6
- Official Rating 132
- Trainer D McCain Jnr
- Jockey Peter Kavanagh
prominent, mistake 2 out, lost place before last
Front View (FR)
721- Form 0531U0/
- Age 8
- Weight 10-6
- Official Rating 132
- Trainer J & A O'Neill
- Jockey Mr Kevin Brogan
mid-division, shaken up after 2 out, never threatened
Takeit Easy
413- Form 1/12124-
- Age 8
- Weight 10-4
- Official Rating 130
- Trainer Mrs P Sly
- Jockey Alan Johns
held up towards rear, headway on outside when not fluent 2 out, lost place before last
- Form 2F5-16
- Age 6
- Weight 10-3
- Official Rating 129
- Trainer D Skelton
- Jockey Harry Skelton
held up towards rear, headway before 2 out, ridden approaching last, went 3rd towards finish, not pace to challenge
- Form 5911-11
- Age 6
- Weight 10-3
- Official Rating 129
- Trainer F O'Brien
- Jockey P J Brennan
mid-division, headway after 3 out, not fluent 2 out, ridden before last, held and hung left flat, lost 3rd towards finish
- Form 3/13P6-4
- Age 6
- Weight 10-2
- Official Rating 126
- Trainer T Symonds
- Jockey Jordan Nailor
in rear, struggling after 3 out, ran on flat, nearest finish
- Form 1P-P
- Age 5
- Weight 10-2
- Official Rating 126
- Trainer Miss V Williams
- Jockey Miss Lucy Turner
always towards rear
- Form 24111-7
- Age 5
- Weight 10-2
- Official Rating 125
- Trainer Ian Williams
- Jockey C J Todd
chased leaders, outpaced after 3 out, soon weakened
- Form F121/23
- Age 8
- Weight 10-2
- Official Rating 122
- Trainer F O'Brien
- Jockey Jack Hogan
always behind
- Form 2-42445
- Age 6
- Weight 10-2
- Official Rating 118
- Trainer F O'Brien
- Jockey Tom Broughton
NonRunner
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
A highly competitive 'getting-out stakes' with nothing ruled out with confidence. Punctuation is one for any shortlist though after racking up an impressive four-timer since joining Fergal O'Brien and there was no sense that the handicapper has his measure yet. He is now 34lb higher though since starting his winning spree but his latest win here impressed and he's a key player. Nevertheless, MIGHT I is just the preference. He clearly did not stay the extended three miles at Haydock latest and it's no surprise to see him revert back to this much shorter challenge. He performed with great credit at Grade 1 and 2 level last season and a competitive effort is anticipated. Hacker Des Places remains feasibly treated and the 5lb claim of his pilot is a bonus, The unexposed Pikar is an each-way option.
Formwatch
Jason The Militant (IRE) 7-4jfav (11-3) Tracked leader in 2nd, not fluent in 2nd behind clear leader at 3rd, took closer order 4 out, niggled along before 2 out where close 4th, weakened quickly before last, 4th of 5, 22 1/2l behind Jesse Evans (11-3) at Tipperary 2m (1) Good - Yielding in Oct.
Camprond (FR) 40-1 (12-0) Mid-division, brought down 2nd, at Kempton 2m 5f hcp (2) sft in Jan.
Might I (IRE) 10-3fav (11-9) Mid-division, mistake 6th, took closer order before 3 out, ridden approaching next, held when badly hampered last, 8th of 13, 23 1/4l behind Botox Has (11-11) at Haydock 3m hcp (1) sft in Nov.
Martator (FR) 16-1 (11-13) Pressed winner until led 2nd and then raced keenly, went clear soon after, reduced lead 3 out, headed turning in, soon lost 2nd, weakened quickly before 2 out, soon behind, tailed off, 8th of 9, dist behind Love Envoi (11-10) at Sandown 2m hcp (2) sft in Dec.
Nells Son 3-1 (11-4) Towards rear, went 4th 5 out, ridden before 3 out, no impression, 4th of 7, 13l behind Bass Rock (11-4) at Carlisle 2m (3) sft in Nov.
Hacker Des Places (FR) 8-1 (12-0) Tracked leaders, shaken up and went 2nd 2 out, ridden run-in, no impression and well held by winner, 2nd of 10, 7 1/2l behind Highway One O Two (11-11) at Ascot 2m hcp (2) gd in Oct.
Barrichello 9-4 (11-10) Chased winner, not fluent 1st or 4 out, shaken up and no impression before 3 out, 2nd of 5, 16l behind Notlongtillmay (11-0) at Musselburgh 2m 4f hcp (3) sft in Jan.
Front View (FR) 20-1 (10-13) Tracked leaders on outer, slight mistake 3 out, pushed along and no impression after next, no extra in straight, 12th of 22, 26 1/2l behind Drop The Anchor (10-10) at Leopardstown 2m hcp Soft - Heavy in Feb.
Takeit Easy 9-2 (10-13) Held up in 5th, headway chasing leaders before 3 out, not much room approaching next, no great headway when in the clear soon after, 4th of 9, 5 1/2l behind Tommy's Oscar (11-12) at Doncaster 2m 1f hcp (2) gs in Dec.
Pikar (FR) 9-4fav (10-13) Raced keenly, steadied rear, gained a place 4th, pushed along after 3 out, plugged on but never a factor, 6th of 10, 15 3/4l behind Blenkinsop (10-6) at Newbury 2m 5f hcp (2) sft in Dec.
Punctuation 9-2 (10-12) Midfield, headway travelling well before last (usual 2 out), driven along to lead after, ran on strongly, driven out, won at Cheltenham 2m 1f hcp (3) gd in Dec beating Too Friendly (11-0) by 3 3/4l, 9 ran.
Hystery Bere (FR) 13-2 (11-7) Chased leaders, ridden after 2 out, soon weakened, 4th of 6, 16l behind Filey Bay (10-10) at Doncaster 2m 1f hcp (3) gd in Nov.
Fautinette (FR) 14-1 (11-4) Raced in 3rd on inside, weakened quickly before 2 out, behind and pulled up approaching 2 out, at Sandown 2m 4f lst (1) sft in Jan.
Malakahna (FR) 13-2 (11-0) Mid-division out wide, took false step and lost place after 5th, pushed along and outpaced home turn, weakened soon after, 7th of 9, dist behind Red Risk (11-12) at Newbury 2m 5f hcp (2) gd in Nov.
Long Stay 9-4fav (11-6) Raced keenly, chased leaders on inside, outpaced before 3 out, rallied approaching 2 out, switched right after 2 out, ridden and every chance last, weakened run-in, lost 2nd final 100 yards, 3rd of 7, 7 1/2l behind Herbiers (12-2) at Newbury 2m hcp (3) gd in Nov.
Castel Gandolfo (IRE) 11-2 (11-5) Led, hit 3rd and joined, headed approaching 3 out, chased leaders, ridden and weakened between last two, 5th of 7, 19 1/2l behind Herbiers (12-2) at Newbury 2m hcp (3) gd in Nov.