Racecards
14:00 Haydock Park
Totepool Swinton Handicap Hurdle (grade 3) (Class 1)
- 24 Runners
- Distance: 2m
- Going: Good
- Surface: Turf
- £75,000 added
- Form 062011-
- Age 7
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 152
- Trainer A B Haynes
- Jockey Mr N Scholfield
chased leaders, ridden after 4 out, soon weakened
- Form 113/115-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 141
- Trainer P Hobbs & J White
- Jockey A P McCoy
held up, ridden and headway approaching 2 out, hung left last, one pace
- Form 0P/P122-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 140
- Trainer D Pipe
- Jockey Timmy Murphy
led, ridden approaching 2 out, headed after last, no chance with winner
- Form 111542-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 140
- Trainer A King
- Jockey R Thornton
mid-division, ridden 4th, weakened from 4 out
- Form 149511-
- Age 4
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 144
- Trainer J S Goldie
- Jockey R McGrath
towards rear, pushed along 5th, ridden approaching 3 out, some headway on outer when blundered 2 out, no impression
- Form 20U334-
- Age 7
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 139
- Trainer P Hobbs & J White
- Jockey R Johnson
chased leaders, ridden approaching 2 out, soon weakened
- Form 111463-
- Age 6
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 139
- Trainer Mrs J Harrington
- Jockey R M Power
in touch, blundered when challenged 2 out, kept on same pace from last
- Form 04/2321-
- Age 5
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 137
- Trainer C J Mann
- Jockey N D Fehily
held up, ridden after 4 out, weakened next
- Form 00P/117-
- Age 7
- Weight 10-9
- Official Rating 135
- Trainer A J Martin
- Jockey Ruby Walsh
held up mid-division, ridden approaching 3 out, soon weakened
- Form 533F60-
- Age 6
- Weight 10-9
- Official Rating 135
- Trainer Mrs A M Thorpe
- Jockey D A Jacob
chased leaders, mistakes, kept on same pace from last
- Form 211962-
- Age 6
- Weight 10-8
- Official Rating 134
- Trainer Andrew Turnell
- Jockey G Lee
held up mid-division, headway to chase leaders approaching 3 out, ridden approaching last, soon challenging, led flat, ran on strongly
- Form 11213-
- Age 6
- Weight 10-7
- Official Rating 133
- Trainer N J Henderson
- Jockey Felix de Giles
mid-division and keen, weakened approaching 2 out
- Form 114-
- Age 6
- Weight 10-6
- Official Rating 132
- Trainer N J Henderson
- Jockey B J Geraghty
held up, effort 3 out, weakened next
- Form 11701-
- Age 4
- Weight 10-6
- Official Rating 136
- Trainer D Pipe
- Jockey T Scudamore
held up, brought down 2nd
- Form 311P/95-
- Age 10
- Weight 10-6
- Official Rating 132
- Trainer M G Rimell
- Jockey D F O'Regan
held up, hampered 2nd, ridden 3 out, weakened approaching next
- Form 0/51432-
- Age 5
- Weight 10-5
- Official Rating 131
- Trainer Ms Joanna Morgan
- Jockey J M Maguire
held up mid-division, weakened 2 out
- Form 01F221-
- Age 6
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 126
- Trainer P Hobbs & J White
- Jockey T J O'Brien
mid-division, ridden approaching 2 out, one pace
- Form 00/3P-1
- Age 7
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 125
- Trainer P & M Bowen
- Jockey S Durack
held up, headway approaching 3 out, ridden and hung left approaching 2 out, one pace
- Form 364201-
- Age 6
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 125
- Trainer M C Chapman
- Jockey L Vickers
with leader, ridden 4 out, soon weakened
- Form F42110-
- Age 8
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 124
- Trainer J & S Quinn
- Jockey D C Costello
mid-division, weakened from 2 out
- Form 415131-
- Age 4
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 128
- Trainer C Grant
- Jockey D Elsworth
held up in touch, fell 2nd
- Form 2/12030-
- Age 5
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 124
- Trainer N J Henderson
- Jockey M Foley
held up, ridden after 3 out, some headway, no impression
- Form 913U8P-
- Age 5
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 124
- Trainer G & J Moore
- Jockey J E Moore
held up mid-division, ridden after 3 out, weakened next
Gloucester
36- Form 32985-
- Age 5
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 123
- Trainer J & S Quinn
- Jockey Andrew Tinkler
held up, ridden 3 out, headway approaching next, kept on same pace
In depth
Verdict
A very competitive renewal in which we will side with Leg Spinner to get his head in front at the expense of Border Castle and Group Captain. The selection comes from the yard of the king of handicaps Tony Martin. He has been a versatile performer as he has been running on the flat of late winning the Cesarewitch last time out and in the process landing a big gamble. Stamina will not be an issue and niether will pace and although his latest jumps form reads a little below par the market will play a big hand with regards to his chances. Border Castle will pose as the biggest danger. He has been in blinding form of late winning at Chepstow and Ayr. Now rated as high as 152 he doesn't look as well treated as some of his rivals here but another bold run can be expected. Group Captain comes from the much respected Alan King yard. A very good handicapper on the flat rated as high as 110 he broke his maiden tag at Newbury before landing small novice events with a penalty at Taunton and Exeter. His latest run behing Pigeon Island is possibly his best to date and he has to be a threat in the race. A tricky handicap to call but we will return to Leg Spinner who we feel has a live chance.
Formwatch
Border Castle 40-1 (9-13) Tracked leaders, led after 4 out, ridden next, kept on gamely, won at Ayr 2m hcp hdl Grd 2 (1) gd in Apr beating Takeroc (10-4) by 3l, 16 ran.
Pearl King (IRE) 7-2 (10-6) Towards rear, effort 4 out to chase leaders next, ridden and weakened form next, 5th of 16, 15l behind Border Castle (9-13) at Ayr 2m hcp hdl Grd 2 (1) gd in Apr.
I'm So Lucky 16-1 (11-2) Held up in rear, headway approaching 3 out, challenged last, every chance flat, no extra towards finish, 2nd of 21, 2 1/2l behind Auroras Encore (10-7) at Aintree 2m 4f lst hcp hdl (1) gs in Apr.
Group Captain 3-1 (11-8) Tracked leaders, ridden after 2 out, mistake last, not pace of winner, 2nd of 7, 7l behind Pigeon Island (11-8) at Cheltenham 2m 1f nov hdl (2) gd in Apr.
La Vecchia Scuola (IRE) 3-1 (11-1) Held up, chased leader approaching 4th, headway from 3 out to lead approaching last, ridden and driven clear flat, won at Ayr 2m 4yo nov hdl (3) gd in Apr beating Super Formen (11-4) by 15l, 6 ran.
French Saulaie (FR) 10-1 (10-4) Towards rear, headway to track leaders approaching 3 out, soon ridden and onepace, 4th of 16, 14l behind Border Castle (9-13) at Ayr 2m hcp hdl Grd 2 (1) gd in Apr.
Dreamy Gent (IRE) 14-1 (11-1) Chased leaders, 4th 3 out, ridden in 3rd entering straight, kept on same pace from last, 3rd of 24, 2 1/2l behind Bambootcha (9-7) at Punchestown 2m hcp hdl 0-140 gd in Apr.
Katies Tuitor 10-1 (11-4) Mid-division on outer, in touch from 3rd, challenged 2 out, led approaching last, kept on well flat, won at Cheltenham 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-140 (2) gd in Apr beating Light Yield (10-7) by 2l, 19 ran.
Leg Spinner (IRE) 11-10fav (11-12) Towards rear in moderate 7th, no impression under pressure approaching 3 out, slight mistake 2 out, no extra, tailed off, 7th of 8, well behind Kingsmaster (11-3) at Listowel 2m hdl sft in Sept.
Ellerslie Tom 33-1 (10-4) Prominent, led 4th untill 4 out, soon ridden and weakened from 3 out, 12th of 16, 39l behind Border Castle (9-13) at Ayr 2m hcp hdl Grd 2 (1) gd in Apr.
Blue Bajan (IRE) 7-1 (11-0) Held up in rear, headway approaching 3 out, slightly hampered 2 out, chased winner last, no impression, 2nd of 14, 14l behind Pierrot Lunaire (10-8) at Aintree 2m nov hdl Grd 2 (1) gd in Apr.
Working Title (IRE) 4-1 (11-10) Held up in touch, stayed on approaching last, not reach winner, 3rd of 9, 2l behind Planet of Sound (11-6) at Newbury 2m nh nov hdl (3) gs in Apr.
Chantaco (USA) 5-2jt-fav (11-4) Led, hit 4th, headed 3 out, ridden and every chance approaching last, kept on same pace, 4th of 7, 12l behind Pigeon Island (11-8) at Cheltenham 2m 1f nov hdl (2) gd in Apr.
Mamlook (IRE) 20-1 (11-12) Held up in rear, headway approaching 3 out, chased leaders next, challenged last, led flat, driven out, won at Ascot 2m 4yo nov hcp hdl (2) gd in Apr beating Shavansky (11-0) by 1l, 15 ran.
Crossbow Creek 7-1 (11-12) Keen hold, held up in rear, blundered badly 5th, no chance after, soon tailed off, 5th of 7, 32l behind Hoo La Baloo (10-9) at Kempton 2m hcp chs (2) gd in Oct.
Raise Your Heart (IRE) 3-1fav (11-12) Rear of mid-division, closed from 3 out, ridden to challenge and dispute lead last, no extra run-in, 2nd of 25, 1l behind I Hear A Symphony (11-5) at Punchestown 2m nov hdl gd in Apr.
I Hear A Symphony (IRE) 10-1 (11-5) Mid-division, closer in 5th approaching 3 out, moderate 4th into straight, disputed lead last, stayed on best run-in, won at Punchestown 2m nov hdl gd in Apr beating Raise Your Heart (11-12) by 1l, 25 ran.
Schindlers Son (IRE) 6-1 (10-0) Not always fluent, in touch, lost place 3rd, headway after 7th, led last, hard ridden on long run-in, all out, won at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp hdl (2) gs beating Overserved (11-12) by a hd, 15 ran.
Orpen Wide (IRE) 9-4 (10-7) Chased clear leader until outpaced 7th, headway after 3 out, led approaching last, soon clear, won at Ascot 2m 1f nov chs (3) gd in Apr beating Gentle John (11-8) by 15l, 4 ran.
Master Nimbus 4-1fav (11-6) Led, hit 4th, headed approaching 3 out, soon weakened, 11th of 12, well behind Culcabock (10-6) at Aintree 2m hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gd in Oct.
Lazy Darren 11-10fav (11-3) Held up in touch, not fluent 3rd, headway 4 out, led and blundered 2 out, ridden and edged left flat, held on near finish, won at Perth 2m nov hdl (3) gs in Apr beating Frank Crow (10-13) by 1/2l, 9 ran.
Ingratitude (IRE) 16-1 (10-9) Mid-division, weakened approaching 2 out, 14th of 21, well behind Pearl King (10-10) at Aintree 2m lst hcp hdl (1) gd in Apr.
Mon Michel (IRE) 8-1 (10-10) Always behind and pulled up 3 out in race won by Pearl King (10-10) at Aintree 2m lst hcp hdl (1) gd in Apr, 21 ran.
Gloucester 150-1 (11-0) Held up in rear, pushed along 6th, not clear run before 3 out, some headway soon after, weakened approaching 2 out, 5th of 14, 25l behind Pierrot Lunaire (10-8) at Aintree 2m nov hdl Grd 2 (1) gd in Apr.