Racecards
15:30 Huntingdon
Racing Uk Intermediate National Hunt Flat Race Class H (Class H)
- 17 Runners
- Distance: 2m 110y
- Going: Good, Good to Soft in places
- Surface: Turf
Ammunition (IRE)
214- Form 7
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer M Pitman
- Jockey R Lucey-Butler
held up, headway 4f out, chased leaders over 2f out, stayed on same pace
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
held up, headway over 5f out, chased leaders over 3f out, kept on same pace final furlong
Golden Crew
24- Form 0-0
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer Miss S Smith
- Jockey C Bolger
tracked leaders, ridden to challenge 3f out, weakened over 1f out
- Form 9
- Age 4
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer Miss H C Knight
- Jockey Mr J Jarrett
held up in touch, smooth headway over 5f out, weakened final furlong
- Age 4
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer Noel T Chance
- Jockey W T Kennedy
held up, headway over 5f out, ridden over 3f out, led over 1f out, headed, no extra close home
- Form 4
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer T R George
- Jockey Mr R Mccarthy
chased leaders, ridden and weakened well over 3f out
- Form 8
- Age 4
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer N & W Twiston-Davies
- Jockey M Goldstein
always prominent, led over 5f out, headed over 1f out, rallied and ran on to lead final strides
Sparklinspirit
336- Form 0-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer J L Spearing
- Jockey T Messenger
held up, never dangerous
- Form P7
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer Mrs H R J Nelmes
- Jockey O Nelmes
led, headed over 5f out, soon faded
- Form 4-1
- Age 5
- Weight 10-11
held up towards rear, never dangerous
Kahysera
15- Form 7
- Age 4
- Weight 10-11
- Trainer Mrs H Dalton
- Jockey P Merrigan
in touch, weakened over 5f out
- Age 5
- Weight 10-11
- Trainer P A Pritchard
- Jockey E Dehdashti
tracked leaders, pushed along over 10f out, weakened over 7f out
In depth
Verdict
Nigel Twiston-Davies registered a double on the day with Night Safe, who showed the benefit of experience to outbattle Kimi, the well-backed favourite. Both put in taking performances and should be noted with interest in the future. Especially Kimi, who will have gained plenty from this debut under rules. Ellersie George also ran respectably for third and can be placed to good effect in due course.
Formwatch
Ammunition (IRE) 13-2 (11-2) Held up, some headway over 3f out, never dangerous, 7th of 10, 18l behind Master Marmalade (10-12) at Uttoxeter 2m nhf (H) gd in May.
John Diamond (IRE) 100-1 (10-11) Held up towards rear, headway on outer 6f out, switched left and not clear run 2f out, no impression after, 9th of 21, 20l behind Wichita Lineman (10-13) at Newbury 2m 4yo nhf (H) gd in Nov.
Kimi (IRE) Presenting gelding, half-brother to winning hurdler Mrs Duf and bumper winner Squire Shandy.
Lord Ryeford (IRE) 20-1 (10-11) Mid-division, headway over 6f out, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 14, 4l behind Legal Glory (10-11) at Hereford 2m 1f mdn nhf (H) gd in Nov.
Moritz (FR) Video Rock gelding, half-brother to a winning chaser in France.
Nar Valley Alflora gelding, half-brother to winning jumper Yesyes.
Night Safe (IRE) 20-1 (10-7) In touch until weakened over 3f out, 8th of 17, 10l behind Tokala (11-0) at Cheltenham 2m nhf (H) gd in Oct.
Gold Beach (IRE) 10-1 (11-1) Led, ridden over 3f out, headed 1f out, not quicken, 2nd of 7, 1 1/2l behind The Hollow Bottom (10-8) at Ludlow 2m nhf (H) gd in Nov.