Racecards
14:05 Haydock Park
Betway Challenger Two Mile Hurdle Series Final Handicap Hurdle (Class 2)
- 16 Runners
- Distance: 1m 7f 144y
- Going: Good
- Surface: Turf
- £50,000 added
- Winner: £30,950
- 2nd: £9,190
- 3rd: £4,595
- 4th: £2,290
- Form 0-82143
- Age 7
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 132
- Trainer C W Fairhurst
- Jockey Henry Brooke
mid-division, weakened 2 out
- Form 114222
- Age 7
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 132
- Trainer Ian Williams
- Jockey T J O'Brien
held up towards rear, clipped heels and fell just after 4 out
- Form 509122
- Age 6
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 129
- Trainer J W Mullins
- Jockey Kevin Jones
mid-division, headway 3 out, chased leaders next, ran on into 2nd after last, just failed
- Form 1-41711
- Age 6
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 127
- Trainer Henry Oliver
- Jockey Mr Jason Dixon
mid-division, headway before 3 out, soon weakened
- Form 44-7116
- Age 9
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 127
- Trainer Evan Williams
- Jockey Adam Wedge
mid-division, weakened 3 out
- Form 472PP3
- Age 6
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 127
- Trainer J & A O'Neill
- Jockey Jonjo O'Neill Jr.
mid-division, mistake 3 out, soon beaten
- Form 264651
- Age 5
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 126
in touch, chased leaders 3 out, led before 2 out, hard ridden after last, challenged close home held on gamely
- Form 104-520
- Age 5
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 126
- Trainer T R George
- Jockey J J Burke
chased leaders, driven after 4 out, weakened last
- Form 3-26P63
- Age 7
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 126
- Trainer Mrs J Williams
- Jockey Chester Williams
mid-division, headway 3 out, chased winner next, no extra after last
- Form 113428
- Age 5
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 125
- Trainer D McCain Jnr
- Jockey Theo Gillard
chased leaders, weakened 2 out
- Form 235176
- Age 7
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 123
- Trainer G P Cromwell
- Jockey James Bowen
mid-division, mistake 4th, ridden 2 out, no impression
- Form 18-3698
- Age 5
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 122
- Trainer D McCain Jnr
- Jockey Sam Twiston-Davies
mid-division, headway 3 out, soon outpaced, stayed on after last, never nearer
- Form 371408
- Age 10
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 121
always behind
- Form 8-32017
- Age 6
- Weight 10-5
- Official Rating 111
- Trainer Evan Williams
- Jockey Conor Ring
prominent, led approaching 4th, hit 4 out, headed after next, weakening when mistake 2 out
- Form 034114
- Age 7
- Weight 10-5
- Official Rating 111
- Trainer O Greenall & J Guerriero
- Jockey P J Brennan
always in rear, mistake 1st, never dangerous
- Form 218337
- Age 4
- Weight 10-1
- Official Rating 112
- Trainer D Pipe
- Jockey David Noonan
led, soon joined, headed before 4th, remained prominent, every chance 3 out, weakened next
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
Cause Toujours was second to Grand Sancy in a Listed race here in November and may have benefited from a break. Top weight Red Tornado is not out of this, especially if the ground continues to dry out, and Peruvien Bleu was more like his old self at Ludlow at the start of the month. Hijran has been cleverly placed to win three times this season and will again benefit from Jason Dixon’s claim while there also possibilities about Ming Dynasty and the lightly-weighted Tim Rocco but it may be worth sticking with Wincanton scorer CUBSWIN now she’s found her form again. Neil King’s mare is now on a career-high mark but Richard Johnson keeps the partnership intact.
Formwatch
Red Tornado (FR) 22-1 (12-1) 3rd of 11, 3l behind Dino Velvet (11-12) at Stratford 2m hcp (3) gd in Mar.
Cause Toujours (FR) 11-4 (11-8) 2nd of 6, 3 1/2l behind West To The Bridge (10-12) at Aintree 2m 1f (3) sft in Dec.
Arthington 6-1 (11-9) 2nd of 5, 9l behind Brandon Castle (11-10) at Plumpton 2m hcp (3) gd in Feb.
Hijran (IRE) 4-1 (12-1) won at Ludlow 2m hcp (4) gd in Feb beating Le Ligerien (11-12) by 4 1/2l, 7 ran.
The Gipper (IRE) 7-1 (11-12) 6th of 8, 20 3/4l behind Minella Charmer (11-9) at Newcastle 2m hcp (3) hvy in Mar.
Bhutan (IRE) 20-1 (11-7) 3rd of 11, 7 1/4l behind Highest Sun (11-10) at Chepstow 2m hcp (3) gs in Feb.
Cubswin (IRE) 8-1 (11-12) won at Wincanton 1m 7f hcp (3) gd in Apr beating Tomorrow Mystery (11-5) by 1 1/2l, 8 ran.
Casa Tall (FR) 40-1 (10-7) 14th of 24, 24 1/2l behind Early Doors (11-10) at Cheltenham 2m 4f hcp (2) gs in Mar.
Peruvien Bleu (FR) 28-1 (11-1) 3rd of 7, 2 3/4l behind Court Royale (10-12) at Ludlow 2m hcp (3) gd in Apr.
Beach Break 9-2 (11-12) last of 8, 23 1/4l behind Snapdragon Fire (11-11) at Huntingdon 2m hcp (3) gd in Nov.
Ming Dynasty (FR) 12-1 (11-7) 6th of 11, 15 1/4l behind Dino Velvet (11-12) at Stratford 2m hcp (3) gd in Mar.
Nayati (FR) 20-1 (11-7) 8th of 11, dist behind Dino Velvet (11-12) at Stratford 2m hcp (3) gd in Mar.
Chieftain's Choice (IRE) 50-1 (10-8) 8th of 19, 20 1/4l behind Chief Justice (11-2) at Aintree 2m hcp (2) gd in Apr.
Peterborough (FR) 6-1 (10-6) last of 7, dist behind The Twisler (10-9) at Wincanton 1m 7f hcp (3) gd in Jan.
Tim Rocco (GER) 7-1 (10-4) 4th of 7, 15 3/4l behind Court Royale (10-12) at Ludlow 2m hcp (3) gd in Apr.
Teaser 50-1 (10-6) 7th of 15, 14 1/2l behind Legal History (10-4) at Ascot 2m hcp fll (2) gd in Mar.