Racecards
15:25 Hereford
Worthington Classic Novices' Handicap Hurdle (Class 4)
- 16 Runners
- Distance: 2m 1f
- Going: Good to Firm, Good in places
- Surface: Turf
- £4,200 added
Caan
14- Form 930
- Age 4
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 97
- Trainer Mrs A M Thorpe
- Jockey S Durack
prominent when hit 1st, weakened 4th, behind when fell 3 out
- Form 474520
- Age 5
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer M Scudamore
- Jockey T Scudamore
never troubled leaders
- Form 903-737
- Age 5
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 95
always in rear, hampered 3 out
Gallant Hero
13- Form 97/F-742
- Age 8
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer S A Hughes
- Jockey A Thornton
held up, steady headway 5th, ridden and disputed lead 2 out, led approaching last, edged left flat
- Form 5-R2142
- Age 4
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 93
- Trainer Tim Vaughan
- Jockey R Johnson
in touch, ridden 3 out, weakened 2 out
- Form 0-76F1P
- Age 6
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 93
- Trainer Evan Williams
- Jockey Paul Moloney
prominent, ridden and weakened 3 out
- Form 733
- Age 5
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 92
- Trainer A Middleton
- Jockey C Poste
mid-division, ridden when mistake 5th, weakened next
- Form 60F024
- Age 6
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 90
- Trainer D J Wintle
- Jockey W Marston
mid-division, ridden 3 out, soon weakened
- Form 045
- Age 4
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 90
- Trainer J Mackie
- Jockey P Kinsella
jumped right 1st, never a factor
- Form F00-122
- Age 4
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 88
- Trainer J & A O'Neill
- Jockey A P McCoy
held up, ridden 5th, disputed lead 2 out, chased winner approaching last, all out when switched left flat, rider lost whip close home
- Form 454-359
- Age 4
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 86
- Trainer R J Price
- Jockey L Stephens
mid-division, headway 3 out, one pace from 2 out
- Form 843808-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 85
- Trainer J G M O'Shea
- Jockey T J O'Brien
towards rear, mistake when jumped right 3rd, behind when pulled up before last
Holiday Cocktail
229- Form 970-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 85
- Trainer J & S Quinn
- Jockey D C Costello
mid-division, headway 3 out, kept on to take 2nd near finish
Armoury House
133- Form 87796P-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 85
- Trainer T R George
- Jockey D Elsworth
mid-division, ridden and weakened 3 out
- Form 207-536
- Age 5
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 85
- Trainer C J Price
- Jockey Wayne Hutchinson
led, jumped right 1st, soon clear, ridden 3 out, headed when jumped right 2 out, weakened last
- Form 088-799
- Age 6
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 84
- Trainer Ian Williams
- Jockey Dave Crosse
tracked leaders, ridden and weakened after 3 out
In depth
Verdict
Jonjo O'Neill hasn't had the best of times in recent weeks but Intersky Music gets the vote here ahead of Mad Professor and Gallant Hero. One winner from 19 runners up until Tuesday is not the run of a stable in form but looking at the rest of the field Intersky Music should oblige. he wasn't beaten far in a stronger race at Perth last time out and should do even better on this faster ground. Mad Professor looks to be the main threat having chased home King's Jester at Cartmel last month. Ground and trip are ideal and it is hard to see this one out of the places. Gallant Hero was also runner up last time out in a conditional riders event at Stratford. He may find this a little tougher but should still be involved in the finish. Armoury House is another in with a squeak on the pick of last season's form, but it is a hard to get away from the chances of Intersky Music and he gets the decision.
Formwatch
Caan 16-1 (10-11) Tracked leaders, hit 3 out, soon ridden and weakened quickly, 10th of 15, well behind Im Busy (10-5) at N Abbot 2m 1f nov hdl (4) gs in Aug.
Chandlers Cross (IRE) 12-1 (11-2) Held up towards rear, short-lived effort approaching 3 out, soon beaten, 11th of 12, 25l behind City Affair (11-12) at Bangor 2m 1f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in Aug.
You Me And Theboys 16-1 (10-12) Always towards rear, 7th of 12, 34l behind Wheelavit (11-4) at Stratford 2m nov hdl (4) gf in Aug.
Gallant Hero 25-1 (11-5) In touch, led soon after 2 out, headed approaching last and weakened, 2nd of 16, 3 1/2l behind Notre Cyborg (11-2) at Stratford 2m cnd hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd in Aug.
Mad Professor (IRE) 9-2 (10-13) Tracked leader, led 2 out, ridden and headed after last, no impression flat, 2nd of 10, 10l behind King's Jester (10-12) at Cartmel 2m 1f nov hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gd in Aug.
Early Benefit (IRE) 7-1 (11-12) Mistakes, always behind and pulled up at the 7th in race won by My Condor (11-3) at Cartmel 2m 1f nov hcp chs 0-95 (5) gd in Aug, 11 ran.
Mossmann Gorge 11-1 (10-7) In touch, ridden and one pace from 2 out, 3rd of 14, 19l behind Mr Wiseguy (10-10) at Uttoxeter 2m nov hdl (4) sft in Jul.
Legs Diamond (IRE) 9-1 (11-6) Held up, headway 3 out, ridden to chase leaders next, kept on, 4th of 12, 13l behind Brinkmanship (11-3) at Market Rasen 2m 3f nov hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gd in Aug.
Sunbolt (IRE) 12-1 (10-8) Mid-division, ridden approaching 3 out, no impression, 5th of 12, 20l behind Wheelavit (11-4) at Stratford 2m nov hdl (4) gf in Aug.
Intersky Music (USA) 11-4 (10-13) Mid-division, smooth headway approaching 3 out, every chance 2 out, soon one pace, 2nd of 9, 6l behind Ho Pang Yau (11-12) at Perth 2m cnd hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gs in Aug.
Mouseen (IRE) 12-1 (11-5) Mid-division, ridden 4th, weakened soon after, 9th of 16, 24l behind Notre Cyborg (11-2) at Stratford 2m cnd hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd in Aug.
Young Guns (IRE) 50-1 (10-13) Never a factor, 8th of 18, well behind Kelv (10-11) at Hereford 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gf in Apr.
Holiday Cocktail 66-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, ridden and weakened from 6th, 11th of 14, well behind Pevensey (11-10) at Musselburgh 2m nov hdl (3) gs in Jan.
Armoury House 11-1 (10-2) Jumped right, mistake 1st, always behind, tailed off when pulled up at the 12th in race won by Snipe (9-13) at Worcester 2m 7f nov hcp chs 0-110 (4) gf in Apr, 13 ran.
Risk Challenge (USA) 11-2 (11-3) Pulled hard, held up, headway 5th, weakened approaching last, 6th of 13, 22l behind Morning Roses (10-13) at Uttoxeter 2m nov hcp hdl 0-95 (5) hvy in Jul.
Fine Deed 80-1 (10-11) Held up mid-division, mistake 3 out, weakened before next, 9th of 14, 34l behind Cursum Perficio (10-9) at Huntingdon 2m mdn hdl (4) gf in Aug.