Racecards
20:35 Hexham
Flying Ace Hunters' Chase (Class 6)
- 15 Runners
- Distance: 3m 1f
- Going: Good to Firm, Good in places
- Surface: Turf
- £1,600 added
- Form PP7/1P1-
- Age 9
- Weight 12-5
- Trainer P A Kirby
- Jockey Richard Tierney
led 2nd, headed 4 out, every chance when blundered badly next, one pace after
- Form PF/4551-
- Age 8
- Weight 12-5
- Trainer J M Jefferson
- Jockey Mr O Williams
prominent, blundered 7th, hit 10th, outpaced 14th
- Form 8P5/26F-
- Age 10
- Weight 12-0
- Official Rating 105
- Trainer P A Kirby
- Jockey Mr R J Barrett
chased leaders, effort approaching 3 out, one pace next
- Form 36F/242-
- Age 10
- Weight 12-0
- Trainer Mrs J Jones
- Jockey Mr N Tutty
chased leaders, mistake and unseated rider 8th
- Form 11/1F25-
- Age 10
- Weight 12-0
- Official Rating 111
- Trainer Mrs E J Reed
- Jockey Mr R Morgan
held up, headway half way to chase leaders, led 4 out, drew clear between last 2
- Form P3303/5-
- Age 9
- Weight 12-0
- Official Rating 109
- Trainer P H Hogarth
- Jockey Mr M Walford
mid-division, outpaced 4 out,
- Form P27233-
- Age 12
- Weight 12-0
- Official Rating 81
- Trainer Steven G Turnbull
- Jockey Mr S Turnbull
mid-division, outpaced 4 out
- Form U44414-
- Age 11
- Weight 12-0
- Official Rating 63
- Trainer Mrs V Jackson
- Jockey Miss K Fitzgerald
mistakes towards rear, never dangerous
- Form 53P51P-
- Age 12
- Weight 12-0
- Trainer M V Coglan
- Jockey Mr A Merriam
prominent to 14th, no danger after
- Form 11211/1-
- Age 13
- Weight 12-0
- Official Rating 98
- Trainer Mrs D Williams
- Jockey Miss J C Williams
led to 2nd, remained prominent, outpaced 4 out, one pace next
- Form 584552-
- Age 14
- Weight 12-0
- Official Rating 74
- Trainer Miss C Frater
- Jockey Miss Carly Frater
always behind
- Form P4P762-
- Age 8
- Weight 12-0
- Trainer Ms S Duell
- Jockey Mr Ben Hamilton
always behind, tailed off and pulled before 3 out
- Form 80P44P-
- Age 6
- Weight 12-0
- Official Rating 90
- Trainer Mrs Sarah L Dent
- Jockey Mr L Bates
towards rear, never dangerous
- Form PPP/444-
- Age 11
- Weight 12-0
- Official Rating 79
- Trainer Mark Hughes
- Jockey Mr Michael Turnbull
always behind, tailed off and pulled up before 14th
Young Blade
13- Form 9PP193-
- Age 6
- Weight 12-0
- Trainer M V Coglan
- Jockey Mr C Dawson
towards rear, well beaten when fell 3 out
In depth
Verdict
Vital Spark gets a narrow vote over Thorsgill, with Benrajah and Little Brown Bear two more to consider in the finale. Vital Spark is relatively lightly raced in this sphere, and did nothing wrong when scoring over a similar trip at Market Rasen in April. He might not have beaten much, but is open to more improvement, and can follow up here with conditions to suit. Thorsgill made every yard of the running to prevail over the course-and-distance last time and should give another good account today despite his penalty. Benrajah was considered good enough to contest the big hunter chase at Aintree last month, but got no further than the third. If suitably recovered then he can take a hand in proceedings. Little Brown Bear has been a prolific winner between the flags, and although a bit long in the tooth now, could prove troublesome. However, Vital Spark has more scope than most, and is the one to be on.
Formwatch
Thorsgill 7-2 (11-13) Made all, ridden approaching last, stayed on strongly, won at Hexham 3m 1f mdn hts chs (6) gf in Apr beating Granoski Gala (11-11) by 4l, 8 ran.
Vital Spark 7-1 (11-9) Tracked leaders, headway to lead 12th, stayed on from 3 out, ridden out flat, won at Market Rasen 3m 1f hts chs (6) gf in Apr beating Dannymolone (12-0) by 4l, 7 ran.
Benrajah (IRE) 66-1 (12-0) Towards rear when fell at the 3rd in race won by Scots Grey (12-0) at Aintree 2m 5f hts chs (2) gd in Apr, 27 ran.
Bobby Buttons 7-4jt-fav (12-5) Led to 11 & 14 til hdd aft 2 out; wknd app last, 2nd of 5, 8l behind Sikander A Azam (12-5) at Charm Park 3m ptp gf in Apr.
Coomakista 6-1 (11-9) Mid-division, chased leaders 6th, outpaced from 3 out, 5th of 10, 35l behind Natiain (11-11) at Kelso 3m 1f hts chs (5) gs in Apr.
Harry Hooly 2-1 (12-0) Chsd ldrs til outpcd 10; sn lost tch, 3rd of 4, 38l behind Scout Leader (12-0) at Friars Haugh 3m ptp gd in Mar.
Jupiter's Fancy 16-1 (11-7) Towards rear, weakened halfway, trailed off when pulled up at the 14th in race won by Natiain (12-2) at Kelso 3m 1f hts chs (4) gf in Apr, 10 ran.
Little Brown Bear (IRE) 5-4fav (11-7) Led to 12; led app 16; comf, won at Tabley 3m ptp gd in Apr beating Redskin Raider (11-7) by 12l, 8 ran.