Racecards
15:55 Huntingdon
Waterloo Meadows Handicap Hurdle (Class C)
- 8 Runners
- Distance: 3m 2f
- Going: None specified
- Form 3/101P0-
- Age 7
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer J & A O'Neill
- Jockey L Cooper
held up, reminders 4th, behind when pulled up after 7th
- Form 110P64-
- Age 8
- Weight 11-11
- Trainer Mrs A M Thorpe
- Jockey S Durack
tracked leaders, hit 6th, weakened 3 out
- Form 321/105-
- Age 8
- Weight 11-8
- Trainer C J Mann
- Jockey Dave Crosse
held up in touch, led after 3 out, hit last, ridden out
- Form 316513-
- Age 10
- Weight 11-6
held up towards rear, headway 8th, soon ridden, weakened 3 out
Tosheroon (IRE)
184- Form F/13-
- Age 7
- Weight 11-1
- Trainer A Hales
- Jockey R Thornton
held up, behind when pulled up after 7th
- Form 11502F-
- Age 7
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer C R Egerton
- Jockey Jimmy McCarthy
led, clear 5th, hit 8th, ridden and headed after 3 out, weakened after next
- Form 20P34P-
- Age 10
- Weight 10-9
close up, struggling 8th, behind from next
- Form 563013-
- Age 6
- Weight 10-7
- Trainer G Prodromou
- Jockey C Bolger
close up, ridden 7th, behind from next, pulled up before 2 out
In depth
Verdict
Some real characters come into opposition here but the resurgent form of Pontius is enough to sway the vote in his favour. The turning of the ground has revitalised the gelding and he can score at the expense of Tosheroon and Picture Palace, who may need a little more cut in the ground. Jaseur, a one-time favourite for the Ebor on the Flat, has lacked consistency over the last couple of season, but is not one to give up on completely yet. Whilst Fandango De Chassy has chances on the pick of his form but can be prone to the occasional off day.