Racecards
17:05 Haydock Park
Abram Standard Open Nh Flat Race (div 1) (Class 6)
- 20 Runners
- Distance: 2m
- Going: Good to Soft, Soft in places
- Surface: Turf
- Form 81
- Age 5
- Weight 11-9
- Trainer C Llewellyn
- Jockey C Llewellyn
soon led, ridden when hung left and headed 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
- Form 712
- Age 5
- Weight 11-9
- Trainer P D Niven
- Jockey Mr T Greenall
with leader until ridden 3f out, stayed on same pace
- Age 5
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer D McCain Jnr
- Jockey Timmy Murphy
mid-division, headway over 4f out, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
- Age 6
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer Noel T Chance
- Jockey A P McCoy
held up, pushed along over 5f out, ridden and headway over 3f out, led 1f out, ran on
Mr Shambles
75- Form 2
- Age 5
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer S Gollings
- Jockey L P Aspell
chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
- Age 6
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer J Parkinson & S Smith
- Jockey D Elsworth
in touch, led 2f out, soon ridden, headed 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
- Form 2
- Age 5
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer N J Henderson
- Jockey M A Fitzgerald
mid-division, headway 5f out, ridden over 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, no extra close home
- Age 5
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer J A B Old
- Jockey J M Maguire
behind, ridden and headway on outside over 2f out, ran on final furlong, went 2nd close home
- Age 5
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer G A Swinbank
- Jockey Jim Crowley
in touch, stumbled after 5f, ridden after 3f out, weakened over 2f out
- Age 4
- Weight 10-10
- Trainer M Bradstock
- Jockey P Stringer
held up, keen, headway halfway, every chance over 3f out, soon ridden, weakened and eased over 1f out
- Age 4
- Weight 10-10
- Trainer R M Whitaker
- Jockey P Whelan
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
- Age 4
- Weight 10-10
- Trainer H D Daly
- Jockey M Bradburne
in touch, ridden over 3f out, stayed on same pace
- Age 4
- Weight 10-10
- Trainer H D Daly
- Jockey Mr P Callaghan
in touch, lost place over 6f out, switched right just over 1f out, ran on final furlong, not troubled leaders
- Age 4
- Weight 10-10
- Trainer M Scudamore
- Jockey J Kington
towards rear, headway over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
- Age 5
- Weight 10-9
- Trainer Mrs L B Normile
- Jockey D Flavin
mid-division, lost place over 6f out, soon behind
- Age 6
- Weight 10-9
- Trainer J I A Charlton
- Jockey Michal Kohl
behind, ridden and headway over 2f out, switched right 1f out, ran on, nearest finish
In depth
Verdict
Ship's Hill is selected to reverse form with Joyryder although the market will provide us with plenty of clues. Mick Fitzgerald is at Haydock Park this afternoon and his presence in this race points us toward the Henderson runner. The penny dropped late in his opening racecourse bow and with Joyryder having the winners' penalty - there is plenty of reason to suggest that he will reverse the form on this occasion. Joyryder should not be crabbed for that victory as he was impressive. It is difficult to give away penalties in bumpers and Stolen Moments will very much be in the same boat. Little Bit of Hush is related to a number of Irish point-to-point winners. Chasing could well be the game in the long run. Classic Harry is a half-brother to Altapeter. Well regarded in the Beaumont camp, it is likely that the trainer has plans for some way in the future. Tomillelou is bred on flat lines. Alan Swinbank's bumper horses are always watched in the market and this will be no exception. Master Somerville is likely to be the better of the two Henry Daly runners if jockey bookings are to be believed. Mr Shambles ran well on debut but has worryingly been off since that run. Plenty of future winners but for today, we are siding with Ship's Hill.
Formwatch
Joyryder 33-1 (11-4) Always prominent, led 3f out, drew clear inside final furlong, eased near finish, won at Newbury 2m nhf (5) gs in Mar beating Ship's Hill (11-4) by 3l, 12 ran.
Stolen Moments (FR) 13-2 (11-8) Tracked leader, ridden and headway over 2f out, chased winner final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 6, 3l behind Gunner Jack (11-4) at Ayr 2m nhf (6) sft in Mar.
Classic Harry 6-1 (11-4) Led, ridden and headed 3f out, one pace, 3rd of 6, 7l behind Gunner Jack (11-4) at Ayr 2m nhf (6) sft in Mar.
Goliathe Moonax gelding, half-brother to two winning pointers.
Heavenly Leader Supreme Leader gelding out of a lightly-raced mare.
Little Bit of Hush (IRE) Oscar gelding, half-brother to bumper winner Supreme Irony.
Mr Shambles 14-1 (10-13) Held up, in touch, headway halfway, chased winner approaching final furlong, one pace, 2nd of 14, 2 1/2l behind Nightfly (10-11) at Southwell 2m mdn nhf (6) gd in Jan.
Pass The Class (IRE) Classic Cliche gelding out of a lightly-raced mare.
Ship's Hill (IRE) 7-1 (11-4) Held up, shaken up over 4f out, headway over 3f out, stayed on to go 2nd entering final furlong, no impression on winner, 2nd of 12, 3l behind Joyryder (11-4) at Newbury 2m nhf (5) gs in Mar.
The Hudnalls (IRE) Shernazar gelding, half-brother to winning hurdler Dat My Horse.
Tomillielou I'm Supposin gelding out of winning hurdler Belle Rose.
Vicars Court (IRE) Lord of Appeal gelding, half-brother to winning hurdler Serious Position.
Amberbury Overbury gelding, half-brother to 1m2f-1m4f winner Di Giacamo.
Chimichurri (FR) Nikos gelding out of a lightly-raced mare.
Makin A Fuss J B Quick gelding out of a lightly raced mare.
Master Somerville Alflora gelding out of winning jumper Lucy Glitters.
Oxley (FR) Assessor gelding, half-brother to numerous jumping winners.
The Wicketkeeper (IRE) Double Bed gelding, half-brother to winners on the flat and over jumps.
Flora The Explora Alflora mare out of a moderate maiden.
Reel Charmer Dancing High mare out of a lightly-raced mare.