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14:15 Hereford
Betfair.Com Winners Are Welcome Juvenile Novices' Handicap Hurdle (Class D)
- 11 Runners
- Distance: 2m 1f
- Going: Good
- Form 313143
- Age 4
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer P Hobbs & J White
- Jockey A Bateman
chased leading pair 3rd, ridden to lead approaching last, soon clear, comfortably
Navale (FR)
16- Form 342
- Age 4
- Weight 11-9
- Trainer A King
- Jockey Wayne Hutchinson
mid-division, ridden and headway approaching 2 out, kept on, no chance with winner
- Form 032P
- Age 4
- Weight 10-13
- Trainer J R Jenkins
- Jockey Dave Crosse
mid-division, headway 4th, ridden 3 out, weakened approaching last
- Form 231020
- Age 4
- Weight 10-10
- Trainer Mrs P Dutfield
- Jockey P Holley
held up in rear, ridden and headway approaching 2 out, kept on
Misbehaviour
38- Form 0U10
- Age 4
- Weight 10-8
- Trainer J Portman
- Jockey D R Dennis
led, ridden and headed approaching last, weakened flat
- Form 21
- Age 4
- Weight 10-8
- Trainer R Hollinshead
- Jockey T Scudamore
held up towards rear, headway 4th, hung left from next, ridden and not fluent 3 out, soon weakened
- Form 600
- Age 4
- Weight 10-8
chased leaders to 4th, soon behind
- Form 460
- Age 4
- Weight 10-4
with leader, ridden 3 out, weakened next
- Form 040303
- Age 4
- Weight 10-0
chased leaders, ridden and last place 4th, rallied from 2 out, stayed on flat
In depth
Verdict
An interesting contest with a number of lightly raced and potentially well treated hurdlers in opposition. They include Do l'Enfant d'Eau who had already won twice in novice company including over course and distance before making a pleasing handicap debut when a close third at Bangor last time. However, the Philip Hobbs-trained gelding has been raised a further 4lb and looks vulnerable back conceding weight all round and back over this shorter trip. Dizzy Tart has yet to win over hurdles and was most disappointing on her handicap bow last time so is passed over following a subsequent two-month absence. Navale showed improvement for better ground last time at Kempton and should go well with conditions to suit but the vote goes to Heathyards Friend. Reg Hollinshead's charge showed nothing on the level during a light campaign but has demonstrated plenty of ability over timber and was a decisive winner of a fair Doncaster seller when last seen in action. The four-year-old is capable of further progress and can take advantage of a favourable mark on his handicap debut.