Racecards
19:40 Haydock Park
Livesey Spottiswood Handicap (Class 4)
- 9 Runners
- Distance: 1m 6f
- Going: Good (7f - 8f Course: Good to Soft)
- Surface: Turf
- £7,000 added
- Form 0-49667
- Age 6
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 83
- Trainer Jane Chapple-Hyam
- Jockey J P Spencer
went right start, held up in rear, switched left and headway over 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on same pace from over 1f out
- Form 08-4270
- Age 6
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 81
- Trainer M L W Bell
- Jockey Martin Lane
prominent, ridden over 3f out, weakened inside final furlong
- Form 222-699
- Age 4
- Weight 9-2
- Official Rating 78
- Trainer M H Tompkins
- Jockey P Cosgrave
tracked leader, ridden to lead over 1f out, soon edged right and headed, kept on same pace, no impression on winner
- Form 131-526
- Age 4
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 77
- Trainer H J L Dunlop
- Jockey R Mullen
in touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
- Form 524-625
- Age 4
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 76
- Trainer Ian Williams
- Jockey T Eaves
held up towards rear, headway 2f out, led 1f out, ran on well, clear final 75 yards
- Form 1-4633
- Age 4
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 76
- Trainer Jane Chapple-Hyam
- Jockey T G McLaughlin
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on same pace
- Form 142-856
- Age 4
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 76
- Trainer B W Hills
- Jockey Michael Hills
held up towards rear, headway on inside 8f out, pushed along over 3f out, soon weakened, tailed off
- Form 46-0230
- Age 5
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 73
- Trainer K A Ryan
- Jockey T Hamilton
mid-division, lost place over 6f out, not much room on inside 4f out, struggling over 2f out
- Form 6212-73
- Age 4
- Weight 8-3
- Official Rating 65
- Trainer T D Easterby
- Jockey P Hanagan
mid-division, pushed along over 3f out, struggling over 2f out
Montalembert (USA)
1168- Form 014177/
- Age 6
- Weight 9-6
- Official Rating 82
- Trainer D C Griffiths
- Jockey P Hills
Nonrunner
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
There aren't that many frequent winners in this line-up and CITIZENSHIP may be the answer ahead of Rangefinder and Wicked Daze amongst a host of dangers. The selection didn't fare that badly in the Lanark Silver Bell on his reappearance and was entitled to have needed his first run of the season. He has been dropped by a pound since which still leaves him on a 10lb higher mark than his sole handicap success and he has to prove his stamina for this trip but he will handle this softer ground. Rangefinder and Wicked Daze hail from yards that are enjoying decent spells but the former has been a little disappointing this season and needs to bounce back whereas the latter is running well and will surely double his career turf tally sooner rather than later. Bollin Judith appeals as the type that should have more to offer this season whilst Red Kestrel has dropped to a very handy mark in a race where few can be ruled out with confidence; Citizenship can only be a hopeful choice.
Formwatch
Rangefinder 5-2fav (9-2) Tracked leader 2f, prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 12, 5l behind Phoenix Flight (8-12) at Kempton 2m hcp (0-90) (3) pol in Jun.
Highland Legacy 15-2 (9-0) Tracked leader after 2f until 4f out, close up until weakened over 2f out, 11th of 12, 16l behind Phoenix Flight (8-12) at Kempton 2m hcp (0-90) (3) pol in Jun.
Omokoroa (IRE) 6-1 (9-7) Held up towards rear, headway 3f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 9th of 15, 12l behind Tropical Bachelor (8-5) at York 1m 4f app hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Jun.
Crocus Rose 10-1 (9-7) Held up in 6th, effort 3f out, soon pushed along, weakened over 1f out, heavily eased when no chance final furlong, 6th of 8, 11l behind Colloquial (10-0) at Sandown 1m 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Cotillion 7-2fav (9-7) Held up behind, outpaced 4f out, ridden over 2f out, no impression until some late headway inside final furlong, never nearer, 5th of 8, 4l behind Ubi Ace (9-4) at Ripon 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Jun.
Abayaan 10-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, went 2nd 5f out, still disputing 2nd inside final furlong, no extra near finish, 3rd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Outrageous Request (9-0) at Sandown 1m 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Jun.
Featherweight (IRE) 16-1 (8-10) Took keen hold, close up, went 2nd 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 12, 4l behind Phoenix Flight (8-12) at Kempton 2m hcp (0-90) (3) pol in Jun.
Red Kestrel (USA) 4-1fav (9-13) Led 1f, tracked leader until 5f out, weakened over 2f out, last of 11, 33l behind Reality Show (9-1) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Bollin Judith 7-2 (8-11) Prominent, pushed along to chase leading pair over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, no impression, 3rd of 5, 10l behind Lady Eclair (9-7) at Newcastle 2m hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Jun.
Montalembert (USA) (9-2) 7th of 9, 8l behind Aviso (9-2) at Cologne(GER) 1m Grp 1 gd in May '07.
Wicked Daze (IRE) 11-1 (8-12) Led, ridden and pressed 2f out, soon headed, no impression when lost 2nd well inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 1 3/4l behind Lady Eclair (9-6) at Haydock 1m 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Citizenship 11-4fav (9-7) Mid-division, headway to go 3rd over 3f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, lost 3rd place near finish, 4th of 8, 9l behind Goodwood Starlight (9-3) at Epsom Downs 1m 4f hcp 0-80 (4) gd.