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16:30 Chepstow
totepool Persian War Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) (Class 1)
- 6 Runners
- Distance: 2m 3f 100y
- Going: Good
- Surface: Turf
- £30,000 added
- Winner: £17,085
- 2nd: £6,411
- 3rd: £3,210
- 4th: £1,599
- Form 6-41523
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 132
held up in rear and in touch, headway before 3 out, led last, kept on and headed close home
- Form 51
- Age 4
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer Miss J S Davis
- Jockey James Banks
with leader, led 2nd, headed 4 out, soon weakened
- Form PP4-111
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 130
- Trainer Evan Williams
- Jockey Paul Moloney
led to 2nd, with leader, led 2 out, headed last, rallied run-in, kept on to lead close home
- Form 11-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer Miss R Curtis
- Jockey Paul Townend
tracked leaders, led 4 out, headed 2 out, ridden before last, no extra run-in
- Form 1/22F2-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 136
- Trainer P F Nicholls
- Jockey Sam Twiston-Davies
prominent, every chance 3 out, ridden before last, in 3rd when blundered last, soon weakened
Samedi Soir
23- Form 44-1521
- Age 5
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 118
- Trainer K G Reveley
- Jockey N D Fehily
held up in touch and keen, weakened before 3 out
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
It's highly significant that Rebecca Curtis starts off DEFINITE OUTCOME in this grade over hurdles. Already successful in a point-to-point and a bumper, he's held in high regard and may have too much class for these. Emerging Talent has plenty of ability but has become very expensive to follow while Roadie Joe will need to improve again if he is to complete a four-timer under Rules. Cardinal Palace was well beaten in a Grade 3 at Tipperary last time while it's hard to make a case for the mare Samedi Soir or Gallic Destiny at this level.
Formwatch
Cardinal Palace (IRE) 10-1 (11-1) Held up in rear, some progress entering straight and went 3rd after 2 out, no impression on principals before last, kept on one pace, 3rd of 6, 19 1/2l behind Bachasson (11-4) at Tipperary 2m (1) gd in Oct.
Gallic Destiny (IRE) 20-1 (10-8) Tracked leader, led when not fluent 7th, pressed last, driven and drifted slightly left flat, stayed on well, won at Fontwell 2m 3f (4) gd in Jun beating Gioia Di Vita (11-5) by 1 3/4l, 14 ran.
Roadie Joe (IRE) 9-4fav (11-5) Always prominent, led after 3 out, not fluent last, driven and stayed on well flat, won at Warwick 2m (4) gd in Sep beating A Little Magic (10-12) by 1 1/4l, 9 ran.
Definite Outcome (IRE) 2-1fav (11-4) Led after 1f, clear when edged left inside final furlong, stayed on well, won at Uttoxeter 2m (5) sft in Mar beating Coeur Blimey (10-10) by 9l, 6 ran.
Emerging Talent (IRE) 4-5fav (11-3) Tracked leaders, challenged 3 out, ridden after 2 out, not fluent last, no impression on winner flat, 2nd of 6, 4 1/2l behind Native River (11-11) at Exeter 2m 1f lst (1) gs in Feb.
Samedi Soir 9-4fav (10-12) Made all, mistake 5th, drew clear on bit between last 2, unchallenged, eased flat, won at Hexham 2m 4f (4) gd in Sep beating Number One London (11-5) by 37l, 7 ran.