Racecards
14:20 Huntingdon
Racing Uk Novices' Handicap Hurdle (Class 4)
- 16 Runners
- Distance: 2m 110y
- Going: Good to Soft, Soft in places
- Surface: Turf
- £5,000 added
- Form 89F9-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 103
- Trainer G & J Moore
- Jockey P Hide
held up towards rear, reminder after 4th, mistake last, never on terms
Starr Flyer
64- Form 2-60
- Age 5
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 103
- Trainer A Bailey
- Jockey W T Kennedy
in touch, lost place 2nd, some headway approaching 2 out but no impression
- Form 3P/3182
- Age 6
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 102
held up towards rear, mid-division, headway 5th, ridden after 3 out, stayed on same pace flat
- Form 760/21
- Age 6
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 101
- Trainer B Ellison
- Jockey Felix de Giles
held up in rear, headway after 5th, hampered on inside after 3 out, chased winner and not fluent 2 out, hit last, ridden and ran on flat, not reach winner
- Form 45U/09
- Age 8
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 101
- Trainer M R Bosley
- Jockey Gerard Tumelty
took keen hold in mid-division, headway approaching 4th, weakened before 3 out
- Form P80980
- Age 7
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 100
- Trainer Jim Best
- Jockey R Lucey-Butler
took keen hold towards rear, not fluent 5th, never near leaders
Quintus (FR)
10- Form 0-16P9
- Age 5
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 100
- Trainer C C Bealby
- Jockey T Messenger
took keen hold in rear, headway approaching 3rd, weakening when mistake 2 out
Zion (IRE)
900- Form 03002U/
- Age 9
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 99
in touch, raced keenly, chased leader 3rd until after 5th, weakened 3 out
Palos Conti (FR)
352- Form 465808-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 97
held up, hampered 3rd, always in rear
- Form 66-48F0
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 97
- Trainer Andrew Turnell
- Jockey M D Grant
chased leaders, mistake 5th, soon went 2nd, weakened approaching last
Silver Bank
26- Form 4/594
- Age 6
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer J L Spearing
- Jockey T Siddall
took keen hold in mid-division, some headway approaching 2 out, never dangerous
- Form 67F06-3
- Age 7
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 94
- Trainer C R Dore
- Jockey Dave Crosse
held up in rear, fell 3rd
- Form 8-9PP19
- Age 6
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 91
- Trainer L Wadham
- Jockey Matt Crawley
in touch, lost place 2nd, ridden 5th, soon in rear
- Form 6/588-95
- Age 7
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 90
- Trainer Mrs Caroline Bailey
- Jockey A Thornton
mid-division, headway 4th, hampered after 3 out, ridden before last, hung left and no extra flat
- Form 07B2
- Age 4
- Weight 10-7
- Official Rating 95
led, soon clear, reduced advantage after 3rd, went clear again before 5th, all out
- Form 0P059
- Age 4
- Weight 10-2
- Official Rating 90
- Trainer N P Mulholland
- Jockey James Davies
prominent, mistake 1st, weakening when mistake 5th, tailed off
Lepido (ITY)
65- Form 065
- Age 5
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 100
- Trainer G & J Moore
- Jockey J E Moore
Withdrawn
Istron Bay
31- Form 0/60U-34
- Age 7
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 105
- Trainer R Lee
- Jockey R Thornton
Nonrunner
In depth
Verdict
The short-list comprises ELITE LAND, Early Wings and Lepido but there are a few others worthy of mention. Imminent Victory and Gainsborough's Art both posted decent efforts last time, Noubian and Palos Conti are unexposed for their current yards whilst Silver Bank, Istron Bay and Starr Flyer are just unexposed; all have the potential to be of interest. Lepido also falls into that category and it would be no great surprise were this useful Flat handicapper to improve on the form that he's shown to date. Gary Moore has his string in good order and the market should be useful.The market has spoken in favour of Early Wings on a couple of occasions but he's failed to take off as of yet. However, there was more encouragement to be taken from his run at Doncaster than from many of late and his yard sent out an impressive winner at the weekend. A number of those mentioned are potential improvers but the selection is an improver and involves less guesswork. Elite Land had shown improved form on the level since joining Brian Ellison and translated that to the winter game when beating a gambled on horse at Wetherby. He will find life harder from his revised mark but he appeals as the type to continue to progress and Elite Land can follow up.
Formwatch
Kavaloti (IRE) 9-1 (11-3) In touch, hit 3rd, ridden after next, weakened 3 out, 9th of 10, well behind Stagehand (10-11) at Exeter 2m 1f 4yo nov hcp hdl (3) gd.
Starr Flyer 100-1 (11-0) Led to 1st, chased leader, weakened 3 out, 12th of 21, well behind Cracboumwiz (11-0) at Newbury 2m mdn hdl (4) sft in Dec.
Imminent Victory 20-1 (11-0) Towards rear, headway 2 out, ridden to lead approaching last, soon headed and no extra, 2nd of 11, 3/4l behind Ballinderry Park (11-11) at Folkestone 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) hvy in Jan.
Elite Land 4-1 (11-0) Held up, good headway 5th, led narrowly last, shaken up flat, stayed on well, won at Wetherby 2m hcp hdl 0-100 (4) sft in Jan beating Pearl (10-8) by 2 1/2l, 20 ran.
Webbswood Lad (IRE) 80-1 (11-0) Held up, weakened 3 out, 9th of 16, 37l behind Tender Falcon (11-3) at Hereford 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-120 (3) sft in Dec.
Northern Lad (IRE) 100-1 (10-7) Pulled hard early, behind from 3rd, 13th of 16, 33l behind Silk Affair (10-8) at Sandown 2m 4f nov hcp hdl (3) sft.
Quintus (FR) 40-1 (11-9) Held up in rear, pulled hard, never dangerous, 9th of 12, 35l behind Kilvergan Boy (11-4) at Towcester 2m nov hdl (3) sft in Jan.
Zion (IRE) 16-1 (10-5) Tracking leaders when jinked badly right and unseated rider at the 2nd in race won by The Bonus King (11-5) at Fontwell 2m 2f nov hdl (4) gf in Sept '06, 12 ran.
Palos Conti (FR) 50-1 (11-1) Mid-division, chasing leaders when hampered 4 out, weakened from 2 out, 8th of 13, 14l behind Noble Alan (11-1) at Newcastle 2m nh nov hdl (4) gf in Mar.
Spanish Cruise (IRE) 20-1 (10-12) Towards rear, ridden after 4th, never dangerous, 12th of 17, well behind Quwetwo (10-12) at Doncaster 2m nov hdl (4) sft in Jan.
Silver Bank 28-1 (11-0) Held up towards rear, headway after 5th, ridden and weakened approaching 2 out, not fluent last, 4th of 14, 23l behind Pelican Point (11-3) at Uttoxeter 2m mrs nov hdl (4) hvy in Jan.
Noubian (USA) 11-8fav (10-9) Tracked leaders, 4th approaching halfway, smooth headway to lead 4 out, drew clear travelling easily next, ridden 2 out, headed before last, weakened, 3rd of 10, 24l behind The Dew At Night (10-5) at Limerick 2m ldy hcp hdl hvy in Nov.
Storm Haven 12-1 (11-3) Mid-division, headway 4 out, soon under pressure, weakened next, 9th of 14, well behind Rocky Ryan (11-7) at Fakenham 2m 7f hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gs in Jan.
Early Wings (GER) 25-1 (11-4) Mid-division, headway approaching 3 out, ridden approaching 2 out, stayed on same pace, 5th of 18, 10l behind Well Disguised (10-11) at Doncaster 2m cnd hcp hdl 0-100 (4) sft in Jan.
Gainsborough's Art (IRE) 33-1 (10-2) Led, headed 2 out, no chance with winner, 2nd of 18, 17l behind Gold Reef (11-5) at Wincanton 2m nov hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gs in Dec.
Keepholdin (IRE) 250-1 (10-0) Mid-division, ridden 3 out, soon weakened, 9th of 10, well behind James de Vassy (10-7) at Wincanton 2m nov hdl (4) hvy in Jan.
Lepido (ITY) 10-1 (11-4) Held up last, well beaten 6th 2 out, tailed off, 5th of 10, 40l behind Cabinet Minister (11-4) at Folkestone 2m 1f nov hdl (4) sft in Dec.
Istron Bay 20-1 (11-1) In touch, chased winner approaching 3 out until before 2 out, weakening when hung left on bend approaching last, 4th of 15, 26l behind Burton Port (11-4) at Hereford 2m 1f nh nov hdl (4) sft in Jan.