Racecards
13:32 Kelso
bet365 Premier Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) (GBB Race) (Class 1)
- 9 Runners
- Distance: 2m 2f 25y
- Going: Soft (Heavy in places)
- Surface: Turf
- £50,000 added
- Winner: £28,475
- 2nd: £10,685
- 3rd: £5,350
- 4th: £2,665
- Form 11
- Age 5
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 137
- Trainer A King
- Jockey Adrian Heskin
held up in mid-division, headway chasing leaders before 3 out, led before last, ridden and stayed on run-in, headed post
- Form 1-111
- Age 6
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 133
- Trainer L Morgan
- Jockey David Noonan
tracked leaders out wide, went 2nd 5th until 3 out, pushed along and held when left 3rd and slightly hampered by faller last
- Form 222-11P
- Age 6
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 130
- Trainer Jamie Snowden
- Jockey G Sheehan
held up in last trio, pushed along when bad mistake 4 out, pulled up soon after
- Form 1-116
- Age 6
- Weight 11-3
- Trainer N W Alexander
- Jockey C O'Farrell
held up in rear, headway on inside approaching 2 out, pushed along and plugging on when brought down last
- Form 121211
- Age 5
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 129
- Trainer Mrs J Williams
- Jockey Chester Williams
made most until headed before 2 out weakened left modest 4th and slightly hampered by faller last
- Form 1121
- Age 5
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 132
- Trainer J Candlish
- Jockey Sean Quinlan
chased leaders on inside, jumped left at times, hit 4 out, weakening when mistake next
- Form 2/11-124
- Age 7
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 126
- Trainer N G Richards
- Jockey Sean O'Keeffe
held up in mid-division, steady headway chasing leaders before 3 out, hung left and went 2nd approaching last, stayed on run-in, led post
- Form 541312
- Age 6
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 132
- Trainer D McCain Jnr
- Jockey B S Hughes
raced on inner, tracked leader until 5th, went 2nd again 3 out, led before next, ridden and headed before the last, 3rd and held when fell last
- Form 1-11
- Age 6
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 128
- Trainer D Skelton
- Jockey Harry Skelton
held up off the pace in last, some headway turning in, weakened between last two
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
Some smart performers have won this down the years including My Drogo 12 months ago. He went on to win a Grade 1 at Aintree and Dan Skelton has another leading chance this year in Sholokjack, who has won at Leicester and Wetherby without coming off the bridle. Datsalrightgino didn’t handle heavy going in the Tolworth at Sandown and could easily bounce back while Bold Endeavour has done nothing wrong. North Lodge is also unbeaten but has a penalty for winning a Grade 2 at Cheltenham and may struggle to confirm earlier Aintree running with RICHMOND LAKE on today’s terms. Though receiving weight, Donald McCain’s charge ran leading Supreme Novices’ fancy Jonbon to three lengths at Haydock and this intermediate distance could prove ideal. Honneur D'ajonc has won three of his last four but is a lot more exposed than his rivals.
Formwatch
North Lodge (IRE) 7-1 (11-5) Held up in 5th, left in 3rd place at 3rd, went 2nd entering final furlong, driven to lead inside final furlong, edged right stayed on (2 hurdles omitted on both circuits omitted due to low sun, 7 hurdles jumped instead of normal 11), won at Cheltenham 2m 4f (1) gd in Jan beating Balco Coastal (11-5) by 2 1/2l, 6 ran.
Bold Endeavour 3-1 (11-9) Held up in rear, emerged from fog pressing leader 4 out, ridden and close up before 3 out, led narrowly 2 out, drew clear last, driven out, won at Wetherby 2m 4f (4) sft in Jan beating Escapeandevade (11-9) by 12l, 5 ran.
Datsalrightgino (GER) 22-1 (11-7) Chased leaders in 5th, went left and reminder 2nd, soon lost place, pushed along and outpaced before next, soon behind and jumped slowly 3rd, tailed off and pulled up before 3 out, at Sandown 2m (1) hvy in Jan.
Donny Boy (IRE) 18-1 (11-6) Chased leader, ridden to dispute lead 3 out when not fluent, pushed along and weakened thereafter, 6th of 7, 12 1/2l behind Jonbon (11-11) at Haydock 2m (1) sft in Jan.
Honneur D'Ajonc (FR) 5-6fav (11-12) Made all, joined briefly before 2 out, pushed along after 2 out, joined again last, soon ridden, ran on well flat, always doing enough, won at Wincanton 1m 7f (3) gs in Feb beating Thanksforthehelp (11-2) by 3/4l, 11 ran.
It's Good To Laugh (IRE) 8-13fav (11-10) Raced keenly, jumped left and not always fluent, made all, clear before 2 out, easily, won at Catterick 2m 3f (4) gd in Jan beating River Walk (11-5) by 16l, 7 ran.
Nells Son 50-1 (11-6) Held up, pushed along and struggling 3 out, late headway for 4th, never in contention, 4th of 7, 8 1/4l behind Jonbon (11-11) at Haydock 2m (1) sft in Jan.
Richmond Lake (IRE) 12-1 (11-6) Led, ridden and pressed 3 out, disputed lead last, outpaced by winner run-in, held on for 2nd, 2nd of 7, 3l behind Jonbon (11-11) at Haydock 2m (1) sft in Jan.
Sholokjack (IRE) 6-4fav (11-8) Held up off the pace in rear, steadily closer at 4th, 4th after 4 out, went 2nd next, led on bit after the last, not extended, won at Wetherby 2m (4) gs in Jan beating Where's Hector (11-2) by 2 3/4l, 12 ran.