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13:20 Hexham
Albert Bartlett Juvenile Novices' Handicap Hurdle (Class F)
- 3 Runners
- Distance: 2m 110y
- Going: Heavy
- Form 604
- Age 3
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer Mrs C Kerr
- Jockey D Flavin
tracked winner, led briefly after 2 out, every chance last, no extra towards finish
Baawrah
11- Form 005
- Age 3
- Weight 11-9
- Trainer M Todhunter
- Jockey A Dobbin
chased leading pair, outpaced after 2 out
- Form 5053
- Age 3
- Weight 11-5
- Trainer P Haslam
- Jockey Mr R Stephens
made virtually all, joined 2 out, stayed on well towards finish
In depth
Verdict
Athollbrose, Baawrah and Soleil d'Hiver are the only three runners to go to post for this novices' handicap hurdle and the vote is given to Athollbrose. The selection is closely-matched with Baawrah on their recent outing at Ayr, and although these two are clearly nothing special, the selection looks to have a little more scope for improvement than Baawrah and on that basis he is narrowly preferred. Soleil d'Hiver is only a plater and he makes little appeal here, but he has shown an ability to handle these conditions and for that reason he can't be entirely dismissed. This is a contest which will not take a great deal of winning, but we will stick with Athollbrose to lead them home.