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16:50 Kelso
Scottish Racing Academy Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) (Class 4)
- 3 Runners
- Distance: 2m 4f 189y
- Going: Good (Good to Soft in places)
- Surface: Turf
- £8,000 added
- Winner: £4,357
- 2nd: £2,007
- 3rd: £1,003
- 4th: £502
- Form PU-213
- Age 5
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 114
- Trainer D McCain Jnr
- Jockey B S Hughes
made all, clear before the last, ridden out, unchallenged
- Form 5/261-
- Age 5
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer Miss Lucinda V Russell
- Jockey D R Fox
raced keenly, tracked winner throughout, ridden before the last, stayed on same pace, no chance with winner
- Form 46-3
- Age 5
- Weight 10-5
- Trainer Miss Lucinda V Russell
- Jockey S Mulqueen
held up 3rd, outpaced 2 out, no chance after
- Form 44-1213
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 115
- Trainer D McCain Jnr
- Jockey Non Runner
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Verdict
The two Donald McCain runners should have the measure of Lucinda Russell’s pair in this. Abbie McCain is utilised to take 5lb off Zafar’s double penalty but IBBENBUREN is preferred under Brian Hughes. Fethard Glory may enjoy a fitness advantage over Punchestown bumper winner Green Vault.
Formwatch
Ibbenburen (GER) 2-1 (11-7) Midfield, ridden after 2 out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 5, 10 3/4l behind Gladiatorial (11-7) at Cartmel 2m 1f (4) gd in Aug.
Green Vault (IRE) 14-1 (12-2) Waited with in rear, closed up on outer and effort from 3f out, challenged straight, led over 1f out, stayed on well, won at Punchestown 2m 4f hvy in Mar beating Midnight It Is (12-2) by 1 3/4l, 9 ran.
Fethard Glory (IRE) 5-1 (10-12) Chased leaders, outpaced over 2f out, soon beaten, edged left and well held 3rd over 1f out, 3rd of 7, 15l behind Midnight Shuffle (10-12) at Kelso 2m (4) gd in Sep.
Zafar (GER) 16-5fav (11-12) Mid-division, ridden 3 out, no impression on leaders but kept on for third run-in, 3rd of 7, 4l behind Hillview (10-0) at Bangor-on-Dee 2m 7f hcp (4) gd in Sep.