Racecards
15:10 Hexham
S.I.T.A. Mares' Only Novices' Hurdle (Class E)
- 6 Runners
- Distance: 2m 110y
- Going: Good to Firm, Good in places
Gilou
27- Form 220-351
- Age 7
- Weight 11-3
- Trainer C W Fairhurst
- Jockey N Hannity
made all, soon clear, ridden between last two, kept on
Ameras (IRE)
16- Form P0
- Age 5
- Weight 10-10
- Trainer Miss S Forster
- Jockey Mr C Storey
chased leaders, outpaced approaching 3 out, went remote 3rd approaching last, no impression
Hirayna
16- Form 0-124
- Age 4
- Weight 10-10
- Trainer W Brisbourne
- Jockey A Thornton
tracked winner, outpaced when mistake 2 out, soon weakened
- Form 0-02
- Age 4
- Weight 10-10
- Trainer K A Ryan
- Jockey Mr M Seston
held up towards rear, headway halfway, went 2nd between last two, no chance with winner
- Age 8
- Weight 10-10
- Trainer H Alexander
- Jockey J P Byrne
behind, tailed off halfway, pulled up before last
So Tempted
208- Form SF-
- Age 4
- Weight 10-10
held up towards rear, blundered 3rd, tailed off halfway, pulled up before 2 out
In depth
Verdict
Millkom Elegance is a tentative choice to beat Gilou and Hirayna in yet another run-of-the-mill affair. Millkom Elegance lines up on the back of a recent win in selling company on the Flat at Redcar, his first ever success. That should ensure that he is fit enough in a bid to go one better than her second over hurdles at Market Rasen. Gilou made all to register her first win here last time but now drops back in trip, while bumper winner Hirayna makes her debut over timber. She would not have to be a world beater to oblige, but with her pilot claiming seven pounds, Millkom Elegance is the pick.