Racecards
14:50 Hexham
safersurfacing.co.uk Novices' Hurdle (Class 4)
- 3 Runners
- Distance: 2m 7f 63y
- Going: Soft (Heavy in places)
- Surface: Turf
- £6,400 added
- Winner: £4,159
- 2nd: £1,221
- 3rd: £611
- 4th: £305
Echiquier (FR)
262- Form 1/35F52-
- Age 5
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 136
- Trainer N & W Twiston-Davies
- Jockey D A Jacob
tracked leader, led before 7th, clear from 2 out, readily
- Form 135-
- Age 6
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer Miss Lucinda V Russell
- Jockey S Mulqueen
led, headed before 7th, weakened from 2 out
- Form 2-4
- Age 5
- Weight 10-5
- Trainer K Dalgleish
- Jockey B S Hughes
tracked leaders, chased winner from 2 out, no impression
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
ECHIQUIER has only raced once so far over hurdles but has won over fences in France. Daryl Jacob has travelled up for just the one ride and Nigel Twiston-Davies’ raider should get off the mark at the first attempt in the UK. Elle Est Grande was sent off favourite for a Kelso bumper last month but only managed fourth and may need more time. Speak Of The Devil won a point at the end of last year but has only shown modest form in a couple of hurdle runs to date.
Formwatch
Echiquier (FR) (11-0) 2nd of 18, shd behind Mon Prestige (11-4) at Pau 2m 4f hcp hvy in Jan.
Speak Of The Devil (IRE) 4-1 (11-2) Led, hit 7th, headed 2 out, lost 2nd between last 2, weakened soon after, 5th of 13, 15 1/2l behind Toi Storey (11-2) at Hexham 2m 4f mdn (5) hvy in Mar.
Elle Est Grande (IRE) 13-8fav (10-12) Led, ridden 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 6, 16 1/4l behind Notawordofalie (10-12) at Kelso 2m (5) gd in Sep.