Racecards
14:30 Hereford
Happy New Year Classified Hurdle (Class F )
- 15 Runners
- Distance: 3m 2f
- Going: Soft
- Form P-P560U
- Age 12
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 72
- Trainer Mrs Barbara Waring
- Jockey A Thornton
mid-division, ridden after 9th, soon weakened
- Form 011P2/2
- Age 12
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 90
- Trainer Evan Williams
- Jockey Christian Williams
led to approaching 10th, weakened next
- Form P-P625F
- Age 8
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 90
- Trainer D R Gandolfo
- Jockey T Doyle
behind from 5th, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
Gaye Dream
34- Form P6400-2
- Age 7
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 90
- Trainer M Scudamore
- Jockey T Scudamore
held up and keen, headway to go 2nd after 3rd, led approaching 10th, ridden and headed 2 out, weakened approaching last
- Form 2/022-6P
- Age 11
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 90
- Trainer Dr P Pritchard
- Jockey J Mogford
held up, headway after 9th, ridden after 3 out, weakened 2 out
- Form 211403
- Age 13
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 87
- Trainer Miss L C Siddall
- Jockey T Siddall
mid-division, pushed along after 3rd, lost place 7th, no danger after
- Form 0-000
- Age 7
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 83
- Trainer J A B Old
- Jockey Wayne Hutchinson
in touch, ridden and every chance 2 out, weakened last
- Form 11235P
- Age 7
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 88
- Trainer T R George
- Jockey J M Maguire
tracked leaders, led 2 out, clear approaching last, driven out
- Form 016P03-
- Age 14
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 87
- Trainer Mrs Barbara Waring
- Jockey B Hitchcott
mid-division, headway after 7th, weakened approaching 10th
Young Lorcan
41- Form 111/P21
- Age 9
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 87
- Trainer Miss K Marks
- Jockey R Spate
always behind, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
- Form 0/550
- Age 8
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 81
- Trainer M Pitman
- Jockey Timmy Murphy
prominent, ridden after 3 out, soon weakened, behind when pulled up after 2 out
- Form P0060-4
- Age 7
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 73
always towards rear
Starry Mary
33- Form 0/00520
- Age 7
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 81
- Trainer R J Price
- Jockey A O'keeffe
towards rear, headway after 9th, ridden 3 out, went 2nd last, stayed on, not reach winner
- Form PP300P
- Age 12
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 78
- Trainer K G Wingrove
- Jockey Mr W P Kavanagh
Nonrunner
In depth
Verdict
The trickiest race on the card may fall to Called To The Bar, with Gaye Dream and Mr Christie just two of many dangers. The selection has obviously had a few training setbacks having only managed three runs in the last three years, however he put in a terrific display in November when chasing home Igloo D'Estruval at Exeter. That was over a shorter trip but he has won over this distance in the past and if the bounce effect doesn't kick in he should go close this afternoon. Gaye Dream returned to the track with a very promising effort behind Starlight Express and should be vying for place money again. Anymore rain will help the cause of Mr Christie who ran a blinder on heavy ground at Haydock last time when just five lengths behind Florida Dream. Young Lorcan and Bdellium both have the form to get involved here as well, but if Called To The Bar can repeat his Exeter effort he should win