Racecards
14:10 Fontwell Park
Cantor Sport Freephone 08000 938111 Maiden Hurdle (Class E)
- 13 Runners
- Distance: 2m 4f
- Going: Good to Firm, Good in places
- Form 6
- Age 5
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer C J Mann
- Jockey N D Fehily
held up in rear, mistake 6th, stayed on from 2 out, nearest finish
- Form 2-42440
- Age 5
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer L Wadham
- Jockey L P Aspell
reminders and prominent after 2nd, led after 3 out, driven and stayed on well flat
Frosty Jak
31- Form 0000
- Age 6
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer J Frost
- Jockey J Goldstein
chased leaders to 6th, weakened and behind next, tailed off
- Form U2U6-0
- Age 7
- Weight 11-2
in touch, lost place 5th, effort after 3 out, soon beaten
Kynance Cove
26- Form 000P
- Age 5
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer C Morlock
- Jockey Jimmy McCarthy
always behind, tailed off 3 out
- Form 2
- Age 5
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer R Johnson Houghton
- Jockey M Bradburne
prominent, chased leading pair after 3 out, disputing 4th and beaten when blundered last
Silistra
v- Age 5
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer Mrs L Jewell
- Jockey J Mogford
held up in mid-division, mistake 3rd, losing place when slightly hampered 7th, tailed off
Taffy Dancer
20- Form 252
- Age 6
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer H Morrison
- Jockey Timmy Murphy
led until headed when blundered 7th, weakened before next, finished lame
Cash Return
277- Form 0000-U5
- Age 5
- Weight 10-11
- Trainer B G Powell
- Jockey C Studd
held up in rear, headway into mid-division 4th, effort to lead 7th, headed 3 out, weakened
- Form 224
- Age 4
- Weight 10-7
- Trainer P Hobbs & J White
- Jockey P J Brennan
chased leader, led and pecked 3 out, soon headed, chased winner and not fluent 2 out, every chance when hit last, one pace flat
Muntasir
61- Form 604
- Age 4
- Weight 10-7
- Trainer P Murphy
- Jockey M Batchelor
held up in rear, mistake 3rd, headway and in touch 7th, weakened before 2 out
- Form 43P0
- Age 4
- Weight 10-2
- Trainer T McCarthy
- Jockey T Scudamore
behind, slightly hampered 3rd, ridden 6th, one pace and no chance when blundered 2 out
In depth
Verdict
The debut hurdling effort of Amicelli reads well in the context of this race and Charlie Mann's charge, as one of the least exposed in the field, is marginally preferred over Fantastic Champion, who is in danger of becoming disappointing, and Reminiscent, whose hurdles bow was given a boost of sorts by Fontenasi at Newbury last week. Although any solid support for Croix De Guerra should not be dismissed, as time may tell that the Phillip Hobbs-trained gelding has faced some very useful opposition in his previous starts over timber, and he is one seriously consider if the is a confident vibe about him today. However, he lacks the scope for improvement held by Amicelli, who ran a blinder at Newbury before a lack of experience and race fitness took its toll in the closing stages. Charlie Mann has been very patient with the German-bred gelding and his time spent nurturing his talents may reap their first rewards this afternoon. Croix de Guerre, who receives the 9lb weight-for-age allowance as a four-year-old today, appeals as the best alternative if the market suggests Amicelli will need a little more time.