Racecards
15:30 Hexham
Largs Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle (Class 4)
- 17 Runners
- Distance: 2m 7f 63y
- Going: Good (Good to Soft in places, Watered)
- Surface: Turf
- £6,700 added
- Winner: £4,354
- 2nd: £1,278
- 3rd: £639
- 4th: £320
- Form 5/59047-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 105
- Trainer G Boanas
- Jockey Thomas Dowson
held up behind, outpaced 3 out, late headway before last, kept on flat, never nearer
- Form 06/0744-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 100
- Trainer Miss Lucinda V Russell
- Jockey Blair Campbell
in touch, headway 2 out, went 2nd between last 2, 3 lengths down last, ridden and stayed on flat, held near finish
- Form 223344-
- Age 11
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 100
- Trainer O Greenall & J Guerriero
- Jockey Mr Robert Hawker
in touch, outpaced after 3 out, ridden and weakened after next
- Form 0/F1233-
- Age 9
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 97
- Trainer N C Kelly
- Jockey Steven Fox
mid-division on outside, weakened 3 out, tailed off when pulled up after next
- Form 22/22P5-
- Age 8
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 94
- Trainer Micky Hammond
- Jockey R D Day
mid-division, headway after 3 out, driven to chase leaders next, never on terms, weakened before last
- Form P51243-
- Age 7
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 92
- Trainer R Dobbin
- Jockey Jamie Hamilton
mid-division, tracked leaders before 5th, went 2nd 2 out, one pace when lost place between last 2, weakened before last
- Form 748080-
- Age 5
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 92
in touch, lost place 6th, no danger after
- Form 2412/76-
- Age 7
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 91
- Trainer W Coltherd
- Jockey Sam Coltherd
made all, ridden and 3 lengths clear last, kept on when pressed flat, held on near finish
- Form 293216-
- Age 8
- Weight 10-10
- Official Rating 89
- Trainer C Grant
- Jockey Callum Bewley
in touch, dropped to mid-division 6th, reminders after next, headway under pressure after 2 out, ridden and stayed on to take 3rd near finish, no impression with front pair
- Form 695396-
- Age 5
- Weight 10-6
- Official Rating 85
- Trainer S Corbett
- Jockey Dale Irving
chased leaders to after 3 out, weakened after next
Charin' Cross
137- Form 38/8859-
- Age 6
- Weight 10-6
- Official Rating 85
- Trainer Micky Hammond
- Jockey Harry Reed
in touch on outside, lost place after 3 out, weakened after next
Justatenner
34- Form 6F3768-
- Age 7
- Weight 10-4
- Official Rating 83
- Trainer F P Murtagh
- Jockey Lorcan Murtagh
held up in rear, fell 1st
- Form 57322U-
- Age 7
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 78
- Trainer N W Alexander
- Jockey Grant Cockburn
mid-division, headway on inside after 3 out, chased leaders when stumbled after next, ridden to chase front pair before last, never on terms, lost 3rd near finish
- Form 2333U6-
- Age 8
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 78
- Trainer Miss S E Forster
- Jockey Thomas Willmott
tracked winner to 2 out, driven and lost place between last 2, soon beaten
- Form 359/6P9-
- Age 12
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 75
- Trainer N W Alexander
- Jockey Mr Aiden Blakemore
mid-division, outpaced after 3 out, never threatened leaders
Dizoard
221- Form PP/06P4-
- Age 8
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 72
- Trainer I Jardine
- Jockey Ross Chapman
held up behind, headway before 2 out, kept on same pace, never threatened leaders
- Form U2/PPP6-
- Age 6
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 69
- Trainer K Scott
- Jockey S Mulqueen
always towards rear
In depth
Verdict
Quite a few with respectable chances but AMERICAN LIFE arrives on the back of a laudable effort on the Flat at Pontefract last time over a marathon trip and will have no stamina issues now. He hasn't won for over two years but his consistency frequently sees him in the shake-up and there's every reason to anticipate another solid performance. He's been dropped a couple of pounds too for his latest Towcester fourth which will aid his cause. Rising Marienbard remains a potential improver and seems sure to prove competitive, whilst Lady London should be a player if maintaining recent levels of consistency. Broadway Belle disappointed latest but is otherwise of interest off a fair mark and Irish raider, Canadian Steel, is one to note in the market as he remains very lightly-raced for one of his age.
Formwatch
Sultans Pride 14-1 (10-13) Towards rear, pushed along before 5 out, weakened after 3 out, 7th of 9, 23 1/4l behind On A Promise (11-2) at Market Rasen 2m 7f hcp (4) gs in Mar.
Rising Marienbard (IRE) 15-2 (11-12) Towards rear, headway before 3 out, kept on same pace, 4th of 10, 18l behind Witness (10-13) at Wetherby 3m hcp (5) sft in Mar.
American Life (FR) 16-1 (8-13) Towards rear, headway 3f out, ridden and kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 11, 4 1/4l behind Wemyss Point (9-10) at Pontefract 2m 6f hcp (5) gs in Apr.
Canadian Steel (IRE) 5-1 (12-2) Ww, rr 1/2way, 4th 4out, clsr 2out, chsd ldrs bef last, sn no impr, ko, 3rd of 7, 26 1/2l behind Lagan Island (12-2) at Tyrella 3m Yielding - Soft in Jan.
Tickanrun (IRE) 4-1cfav (11-3) Mid-division, outpaced after 3 out, some late headway, never nearer, 5th of 8, 8l behind Strike West (11-2) at Carlisle 2m 3f hcp (4) sft in Apr.
Lady London (IRE) 10-1 (10-1) Chased leader until 6th, led 2 out, joined last, soon headed, held final 50 yards, 3rd of 8, 3 3/4l behind Princess Mononoke (10-12) at Perth 2m 4f hcp (4) sft in Apr.
Maureen's Star (IRE) 33-1 (9-12) Always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and no impression after 3 out, weakened, last of 12, dist behind Wood Emery (10-7) at Punchestown 3m hcp hvy in Feb.
Sporting Milan (IRE) 10-1 (11-1) Prominent, led after 2nd, headed 5th, stayed handy until before 2 out, weakened approaching last, 6th of 11, 22 3/4l behind Le Braye (11-7) at Perth 3m hcp (4) sft in Apr.
Broadway Belle 6-4fav (11-1) Tracked leaders, pushed along before 3 out, soon lost place, 6th of 8, 23 1/2l behind Spoils Of War (11-2) at Sedgefield 3m 3f hcp (5) hvy in Apr.
Rose Tree (IRE) 11-1 (10-11) Led until ridden before 2 out, soon weakened, 6th of 9, 27 3/4l behind Mill Forge (11-5) at Perth 2m 4f hcp (4) sft in Apr.
Charin' Cross 25-1 (11-1) Held up towards rear, ridden after 2 out, never dangerous, 9th of 13, at Sedgefield 2m 4f hcp (5) sft in Dec.
Justatenner 12-1 (10-9) Held up towards rear, ridden and weakened before 2 out, 8th of 9, 29 3/4l behind Dakota Grey (11-4) at Carlisle 2m 1f hcp (4) sft in Apr.
Mcginty's Dream (IRE) 8-1 (10-2) Slowly away, behind, steady headway 12th, disputing 5th when unseated rider 15th, at Hexham 3m hcp (5) sft in Apr.
Kitty Fisher (IRE) 80-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders, lost place 4th, closed when not fluent 2 out, soon weakened, 6th of 7, 14 3/4l behind Pineapple Rush (11-5) at Hexham 2m 4f (4) sft in Apr.
Andhaar 28-1 (10-0) Held up in rear, closed on outside after 4th, struggling after 4 out, wide and well beaten after next, 9th of 11, 34 3/4l behind Le Braye (11-7) at Perth 3m hcp (4) sft in Apr.
Dizoard 25-1 (10-1) Mid-division, headway 3 out, kept on same pace, 4th of 13, 10 1/2l behind Mathayus (11-7) at Sedgefield 2m 4f hcp (5) gd in Oct.
Knocklayde (IRE) 20-1 (10-0) In touch in mid-division, headway to chase leaders 4 out, weakening when not fluent last, 6th of 10, 15 3/4l behind Tara Mac (11-8) at Newcastle 2m 5f hcp (5) hvy in Apr.