Racecards
16:15 Hexham
St James Security Handicap Hurdle (Class F)
- 3 Runners
- Distance: 3m
- Going: Good, Good to Firm in places
Maraud
87- Form 4U3051
- Age 8
- Weight 11-10
- Trainer M E Sowersby
- Jockey P Aspell
led, ridden and headed after 3 out. rallied to chase winner between last 2, no impression flat
- Form 5-2553R
- Age 7
- Weight 11-1
tracked leader, led after 3 out, ,mistake next, clear between last 2, pushed out flat
In depth
Verdict
Another small field contest with just the four runners standing their ground including Fifteen Reds, who is not one to trust having run out last time. Lucky Nomad is the least exposed of the quartet but needs to improve to take a hand, while Pluto has been well held off similar marks recently. That leaves Maraud, who gets the TEAMtalk vote. Michael Sowersby's son of Midyan made all to win at Sedgefield when last seen in July and, if fit after an absence, he looks the one to be on.