Racecards
16:40 Exeter
River Dart 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (Class E)
- 18 Runners
- Distance: 2m 3f
- Going: Heavy
- Form 161U
- Age 5
- Weight 11-6
- Trainer Miss V Williams
- Jockey M A Fitzgerald
mid-division, headway 3 out, patiently ridden to lead after 2 out, easily
Forest Gunner
539- Form 40-
- Age 7
- Weight 11-0
pulled hard, led 2nd, headed approaching 7th, soon weakened
Keaneo (IRE)
73- Form 4F0
- Age 6
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer N & W Twiston-Davies
- Jockey C Llewellyn
mid-division, headway after 4th, ridden approaching 3 out, weakened
- Form 2-0
- Age 6
- Weight 11-0
mid-division, chased leaders 5th, led 4 out, headed 3 out, no impression after
- Form 2/FU11-U
- Age 10
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer R H Alner
- Jockey Mr L Jefford
mid-division, smooth hdwy to lead approaching 3 out, mistake 2 out, headed and weakened soon after
- Age 5
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer Miss K Marks
- Jockey Miss E James
held up, reminders 5th, weakened and pulled up approaching 4 out
Rocky Balboa
17- Form RR1PP/P
- Age 9
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer R Price
- Jockey Mr R Cooper
held up, ridden and tailed off 5th
- Form 30-03
- Age 5
- Weight 11-0
mid-division, ridden approaching 4 out, pulled up before 3 out
- Form 60/33-P5
- Age 8
- Weight 11-0
mid-division, weakened 3 out, pulled up before 2 out
- Form P0-PUPP
- Age 6
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer M Muggeridge
- Jockey S Curran
held up, weakening when pulled up before 4 out
- Form 0100-P5
- Age 6
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer Miss K Marks
- Jockey C Honour
mid-division, ridden and behind 5th, tailed off
- Form 0/UF-P
- Age 11
- Weight 10-9
- Trainer M Hill
- Jockey Xavier Aizpuru
mid-division, weakened approaching 4 out, pulled up before 3 out
G-And-T
323- Form 61F/P-3
- Age 8
- Weight 10-9
- Trainer Mrs J Mann
- Jockey Mr M Cowley
mid-division, behind 5th, tailed off from 4 out
- Form 25P-
- Age 6
- Weight 10-9
- Trainer J Cullinan
- Jockey D J Casey
held up, weakened 5th, tailed off
- Form 2/1-223
- Age 6
- Weight 10-9
chased leaders, ridden approaching 2 out, not pace of winner
Lady of Jazz
19- Form 00
- Age 4
- Weight 10-1
- Trainer S Knight
- Jockey V Slattery
held up, reminders 4th, tailed off soon after, pulled up before 4 out
In depth
Formwatch
Spring Margot (FR) Has won on soft before and has definite chance despite two month absence.
Far Bridge (IRE) Market should prove the best guide.
Forest Gunner No real ability shown in bumpers.
Itworked Tailed off on only racecourse appearance.
Keaneo (IRE) Probably suited by better ground than this but should go well nevertheless.
Leading Optimist Passed over by the Champion jockey but has shown bits and pieces of useful form and is one for the shortlist
Miner's Bill (IRE) Point winner who could go well if able to progress on performances so far.
Peace Frog (IRE) Related along the line to the great Wayward Lad but others preferred at this level.
Rocky Balboa Failed to complete on latest three starts and can't be relied on today.
Royal Emperor (IRE) Front runner who tends to run out of steam; may sneak a place.
Sleight of Hand (IRE) Not shown much form this year and is best avoided here.
Supreme Addition Would be more at home on Countdown with these form figures.
Very Cherry (IRE) Has not got the ability to win this.
Debbie's Darling No sign of ability on hurdling debut three months ago.
G-And-T Won a maiden point on fast ground last year and looks out of her depth here.
Onmywayhome (IRE) Ex-Irish who will appreciate this ground and may cause a surprise.
Well Then Now Then (IRE) Improvement needed to take this but has been consistent and may get a place.
Lady of Jazz No sign of ability in bumpers.