Racecards
15:25 Hexham
Gregg's Pasty Post Handicap Hurdle (Class F)
- 8 Runners
- Distance: 2m 4f 110y
- Going: None specified
Lady Lap Dancer
160- Form 361P23-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-3
behind, stayed on same pace from 2 out, never dangerous
- Form 0-26P24
- Age 11
- Weight 10-11
- Trainer Miss Lucinda V Russell
- Jockey G Lee
led to 2nd, remained prominent, ridden approaching 3 out, weakened before next
- Form 640-151
- Age 6
- Weight 10-10
- Trainer Ferdy Murphy
- Jockey D N Russell
mid-division, headway halfway, chased leaders 2 out, driven to challenge last, every chance until no extra close home
Gilou
15- Form 2/220-35
- Age 7
- Weight 10-10
- Trainer C W Fairhurst
- Jockey N Hannity
led 2nd, blundered 4th, hard pressed approaching last, all out towards finish
Little Task
22- Form U13630
- Age 5
- Weight 10-9
- Trainer J Wainwright
- Jockey Jim Crowley
towards rear, mistake 6th, headway halfway, effort approaching 2 out, one pace
- Form 51-P142
- Age 7
- Weight 10-7
- Trainer R C Guest
- Jockey Mr L McGrath
in touch, headway to track winner 4th, ridden 2 out, one pace approaching last
Lady Stratagem
180- Form 1P00P-
- Age 4
- Weight 10-5
- Trainer E Tuer
- Jockey B P Harding
held up in rear, headway approaching 2 out, weakened quickly between last two, behind when pulled up before last
Mags Two
262- Form 00006-
- Age 6
- Weight 10-3
- Trainer Ms Liz Harrison
- Jockey R McGrath
raced keen, tracked leaders, ridden and weakened approaching 2 out
In depth
Verdict
A wide open contest here with many in form rivals in opposition including Howaboys Quest, York Rite and Lady Lap Dancer and we will take a chance on Howaboys Quest. The gelding from the Ferdy Murphy yard won well last time out when defeating Mantilla and although he has risen in the weights for that win he won with plenty in hand and he could still be ahead of the handicapper. York Rite rates the main danger he was second behind Die Fladermaus last time but although he has won over this trip he looks to be better suited by further so for that reason he is opposed on this occasion. Lady Lap Dancer is also worthy of respect but she may come on for this her first run of the season after a 160 day absence. Of the remainder Mr Cavallo is better known as a chaser and he may not have the toe for this so we are happy to side with the in form Howaboys Quest.