Racecards
17:35 Hexham
Durham C.c.c. Standard Open Nh Flat Race (Class 6)
- 12 Runners
- Distance: 2m 110y
- Going: Good, Good to Firm in places
- Surface: Turf
- £2,200 added
- Age 5
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer M Todhunter
- Jockey D F O'Regan
held up in rear, headway 6f out, weakened over 2f out
- Age 5
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer Mrs J Walton
- Jockey Mr A J Findlay
took keen hold, prominent, led over 9f out until 6f out, led over 4f out, hung left and headed over 1f out, soon beaten and swished tail
- Form 00
- Age 5
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer D Thompson
- Jockey K James
led until hung right and headed bend over 9f out, led 6f out until 4f out, weakened 3f out
- Age 5
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer G A Swinbank
- Jockey B S Hughes
prominent, pushed along over 3f out, stayed on same pace final 2f
- Age 5
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer A Parker
- Jockey J Halliday
held up in rear, headway 6f out, weakened over 2f out
Star Native
45- Form 07
- Age 5
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer K G Reveley
- Jockey James Reveley
held up in rear, pushed along over 5f out, never in contention
- Age 5
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer T D Easterby
- Jockey R McGrath
held up towards rear on outside, headway over 8f out, went 2nd 4f out, led over 1f out, stayed on well to draw clear inside final furlong
Aitch Factor
26- Form 7
- Age 4
- Weight 10-11
- Trainer H Hogarth
- Jockey P Kinsella
in touch, lost place over 8f out, soon behind, tailed off
- Form 3
- Age 4
- Weight 10-11
- Trainer J Howard Johnson
- Jockey Ryan Mania
mid-division, headway 6f out, pushed along 5f out, weakened 3f out
Tommy Gun
28- Age 4
- Weight 10-11
- Trainer M A Barnes
- Jockey M J McAlister
mid-division, headway 8f out, weakened over 5f out, tailed off
Harrys Whim
29- Form 6
- Age 5
- Weight 10-9
- Trainer J R Weymes
- Jockey K Mercer
mid-division, headway 10f out, weakened over 4 out, tailed off
- Age 5
- Weight 10-9
soon steadied into mid-division, weakened over 4f out, tailed off
In depth
Verdict
JAGO RIVER showed enough on his debut to suggest he is good enough to win a race of this calibre, while both Star Native and Tiptoeaway warrant respect. The selection ran third on his debut at Carlisle running a little green in the process. His connections have a great strike rate in these races and with the benefit of his experience he is sure to take all the beating. Star Native improved from his debut outing to finished midfield at Doncaster last time out. That looked quite a hot little contest and this looks like an easier opportunity for him. Newcomer Tiptowaway is a nicely bred individual that comes from a well respected yard. He is sure to benefit for the run but the market will be the best guide to his chances. Jago River is the form horse and is sure to go close in the finale.
Formwatch
Big Sam Conclude horse out of Geegee Emmarr.
Master Murphy (IRE) Flemensfirth gelding out of Awbeg Beauty.
Morecambe Bay 125-1 (10-11) Tracked leaders, lost place over 3f out, soon weakened, 11th of 14, 29l behind Dr Flynn (11-4) at Kelso 2m NH flat (5) gs in Mar.
Noble Scholar (IRE) 22-1 (10-8) Mid-division, outpaced over 6f out, never dangerous, 10th of 17, 41l behind Nuts N Bolts (10-11) at Carlisle 2m 1f NH flat (6) sft in Mar.
Shooting Times Commanche Run gelding out of Rainbow Times.
Star Native 40-1 (11-2) Held up in touch, one pace from over 2f out, 7th of 15, 16l behind Royal Swain (11-1) at Doncaster 2m NH flat (5) gd in Mar.
Tiptoeaway (IRE) Insan gelding out of My Blackbird.
Aitch Factor 14-1 (10-9) Held up in rear, smooth headway on outside over 5f out, chased leaders over 3f out, outpaced when edged left 2f out, soon weakened, 7th of 9, 38l behind High Benefit (10-9) at Haydock 2m nhf (6) sft in Mar.
Jago River (IRE) 2-1fav (10-11) Tracked leaders, headway to lead 6f out, ridden 2f out, headed well over 1f out, stayed on same pace, no chance with leading pair final furlong, 3rd of 17, 11l behind Nuts N Bolts (10-11) at Carlisle 2m 1f NH flat (6) sft in Mar.
Tommy Gun 66-1 (10-8) Chased leaders, outpaced 6f out, weakened 3f out, 13th of 14, 42l behind Dr Flynn (11-4) at Kelso 2m NH flat (5) gs in Mar.
Harrys Whim 66-1 (10-11) Towards rear, struggling 7f out, stayed on final 3f, never troubled leaders, nearest finish, 6th of 17, 30l behind Nuts N Bolts (10-11) at Carlisle 2m 1f NH flat (6) sft in Mar.
Scarvagh Rose Exit To Nowhere mare out of Lady Phyl.