Racecards
17:25 Hereford
Wye Valley Brewery Standard Open Nh Flat Race (Class 6)
- 15 Runners
- Distance: 2m 1f
- Going: Good to Firm
- Surface: Turf
- £2,500 added
BallyClare (IRE)
154- Form PP3U2-1
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer W S Kittow
- Jockey Mr R Woollacott
in touch, led 10f out, headed over 3f out and weakened
- Form 03P
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer B W Duke
- Jockey Dave Crosse
mid-division, headway after 5f, led over 4f out, ridden when headed 2f out, soon held
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer J & A O'Neill
- Jockey Mr A J Berry
mid-division and keen, took closer order after 6f, headway 9f out, led 2f out, pushed clear, comfortable
- Form 27
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer Nick Williams
- Jockey D R Dennis
prominent, ridden to chase leaders over 4f out, every chance over 3f out, weakened 2f out
- Age 4
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer R J Hodges
- Jockey Aidan Coleman
towards rear, headway 7f out, ridden 4f out and kept on
- Form 28P2-34
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer Mrs L J Young
- Jockey R Greene
prominent and keen, weakened 6f out
Sherman Bay
293- Form P-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer G F Bridgwater
- Jockey Mr Shaun Johnson
in rear and keen, weakened halfway
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer Miss Kariana Key
- Jockey D McGann
towards rear, weakened 10f out, lost touch
- Form 9
- Age 5
- Weight 10-11
- Trainer R T Phillips
- Jockey Sean Quinlan
mid-division, headway 6f out, ridden over 3f out and weakened
Menarow
23- Form 4
- Age 6
- Weight 10-11
- Trainer Mrs S Gardner
- Jockey Lucy Gardner
towards rear, ridden 8f out, some progress, soon beaten
Neatandsweet
17- Form 73
- Age 4
- Weight 10-11
held up towards rear, steady headway over 6f out, weakened 2f out
In depth
Verdict
Not a lot of form to go on so the market will prove the best guide but in the absence of that information, Keepasecret is preferred to Ballyclare and Kinsford Cowboy. Keepasecret is owned by Gay Smith and with a number of quality animals in her care, there is every reason to believe that plenty will be expected on the first appearance. Ballyclare made all to win a three mile point in Ireland so the market is watched on British introduction. Kinsford Cowboy has the edge of British experience although he would need to build upon two previous outings. Check Up hails from a yard in form so should not be readily discounted. Master Bell's breeding is very much on flat lines so a look at the market is most definitely advised. Keepasecret could be a useful sort and in the absence of any market information, he receives the nomination.
Formwatch
BallyClare (IRE) 6-4fav (11-7) Made all; lft wl clr last, won at Trebudannon 3m ptp gf in May beating Rosehill Doorbell (11-7) by 25l, 8 ran.
Check Up (IRE) 4-1 (11-0) Led, hung right to paddock after 2f, hung violently right from halfway, ran wide and headed over 6f out and pulled up in race won by Catherine's Run (10-5) at Worcester 2m nhf (6) gf in Jul, 5 ran.
Keepitsecret (IRE) Topanoora gelding, half-brother to winners in bumpers and over jumps.
Kinsford Cowboy 3-1fav (11-2) Prominent, led 5f out to 4f out, weakened over 2f out, 7th of 13, 17l behind True Dove (10-7) at N Abbot 2m 1f mdn nhf (6) gd in Jul.
Saddlers' Cruiser (IRE) 25-1 (10-12) Mid-division, chased leaders over 5f out, ridden and no impression final 3f, 4th of 14, 25l behind Major Comet (10-11) at Market Rasen 2m 1f nhf (6) gf in Aug.
Menarow 28-1 (10-0) In touch, pushed along from 7f out, no impression final 3f, 4th of 6, 12l behind Bajan Sunshine (11-0) at Worcester 2m nhf (6) gs in Sept.
Neatandsweet 66-1 (10-2) In touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened final furlong, 3rd of 10, 10l behind Bouncy Castle (11-0) at Hereford 2m 1f mdn nhf (6) gf in Sept.
Jazz City 9-1 (10-11) Prominent and keen, chased winner after 5f, ridden over 4f out, weakened over 1f out, 2nd of 9, 11l behind Havenstone (10-13) at Ludlow 2m nhf (5) gf.