Racecards
14:40 Huntingdon
Waterloo Meadows Novices' Hurdle (Class E)
- 15 Runners
- Distance: 2m 110y
- Going: Good
- Form 10-6621
- Age 6
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer M Rimell
- Jockey Mr M Rimell
held up in touch, improved 4 out, kept on one pace
- Form 12420P
- Age 6
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer J Jefferson
- Jockey V T Keane
held up, ridden 4 out, weakened after next
- Form 2/5-1PF
- Age 6
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer N J Henderson
- Jockey M A Fitzgerald
held up, headway 3 out, never troubled leaders
- Form 6-00
- Age 7
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer M Pitman
- Jockey Timmy Murphy
chased leading pair, weakened 3 out
- Form 55
- Age 6
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer J Best
- Jockey J M Maguire
led, soon clear, ridden and headed approaching 3 out, soon weakened
- Form 00
- Age 5
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer Ian Williams
- Jockey Andrew Tinkler
mid-division, behind when pulled up, 3 out
Lerubis (FR)
119- Form 6004P
- Age 5
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer F Jordan
- Jockey L P Aspell
held up, never nearer
Mistrio
77- Form FP-F
- Age 7
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer K Bailey & M Nicholls
- Jockey J P McNamara
with clear leader, led approaching 3 out, soon 5 lengths clear, hit 2 out, jumped left and headed last, no extra
- Form FP
- Age 5
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer P R Webber
- Jockey Brian Murphy
held up, driven and headway after 3 out, hit 2 out, led last, ran on
- Form 433-PP0
- Age 7
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer J & A O'Neill
- Jockey T J Phelan
in touch, chased leader 2 out, soon one pace
- Form 623-303
- Age 6
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer S Gollings
- Jockey R Thornton
chased leaders, weakened 4 out, pulled up before 2 out
- Form 66
- Age 7
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer Miss H Knight
- Jockey J Culloty
held up, steady headway from 2 out, never nearer
- Form PPP
- Age 5
- Weight 11-0
behind 5th, pulled up 3 out
- Form 43
- Age 5
- Weight 11-0
pulled up, held up, headway approaching 3 out, pulled up before next
Xixita
11- Age 4
- Weight 10-2
- Trainer Dr J Scargill
- Jockey A Procter
toward rear, never dangerous
In depth
Verdict
Kercabellec has disappointed his supporters lately, but is given another chance here, with Whispered Secret and Crossbow Creek nominated as the main dangers. Kercabellec looked to have a bright future when battling his way to victory at Warwick in November but was pulled up as though something was amiss behind Howle Hill on his Wincanton reappearance. Well backed to make amends at Ludlow last time, he came to grief at halfway and is starting to become a frustrating sort. If he stays upright here though, the six-year-old should make a bold bid to make amends and gets the vote, albeit a tentative one. German Flat winner Whispered Secret has had just the two outings on these shores and ran much too freely on the latest of those at Market Rasen when third to Valeureux. That form is not too bad though and he should improve. Having chased home King Revo on his hurdles debut at Wetherby, Crossbow Creek went one better at Ludlow next time and although like the selection, having a penalty to shoulder, is expected to go well. Cumbrian Knight and Romantic Affair may run well enough without having the pace to get involved, and Nicely Presented has been costly to follow but can only improve. With a clear round though, Kercabellec should prove to be the answer.