Racecards
14:50 Kelso
Harrow Hotel (Dalkeith) Novices' Selling Hurdle (Class G)
- 11 Runners
- Distance: 2m 110y
- Going: Good to Soft
- Surface: Turf
- Age 4
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer P Monteith
- Jockey D Da Silva
tracked leaders, close up 4 out, weakened next
- Form 4223-99
- Age 4
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 89
- Trainer Miss Lucinda V Russell
- Jockey P Buchanan
tracked leader, led briefly 2 out, no extra flat
- Form 3PP/6-PP
- Age 6
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 68
- Trainer Mrs J C McGregor
- Jockey D C Costello
towards rear, weakened halfway, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
Starbright
14- Form 8P5756
- Age 4
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 67
- Trainer W G Young
- Jockey R Garritty
tracked leader, led 4 out, headed when mistake 2 out, went lame and pulled up quickly
Nuzzle
28- Form 0U
- Age 5
- Weight 10-5
- Trainer N G Richards
- Jockey A Dobbin
mid-division, headway 3 out, led approaching last, driven out
Ro Eridani
10- Form 0/P-69
- Age 5
- Weight 10-5
- Official Rating 64
- Trainer Miss S E Forster
- Jockey Mr C Storey
led, blundered 3rd, headed 4 out, soon weakened
In depth
Verdict
A poor contest here and the market will be very informative with very little public form to go on but the principals look to be Nuzzle, Named At Dinner and Jordans Spark and the vote is given to Named At Dinner The selection Named At Dinner would be hard to beast on his form of last season and although he has disappointed so far he should be spot on now after two runs and he could go well with conditions in his favour. . Jordans Spark was a fair sort on the flat and has shown only a modicum of ability over hurdles to date. This looks easier and he should be noted in the market. Nuzzle is dropped significantly in grade and is from a top yard so is another to note in the market but her over all profile leaves her with a little to find. Of the remainder Rohan Raider was a fair sort on the flat and could improve for first time cheek pieces but the suspicion is he may comer on for the run and for the winner we return to Named At Dinner who sets a fair standard
Formwatch
Charlie George 100-1 (9-7) Held up, driven along 3f out, weakened 2f out, 6th of 9, 17l behind Tutu Much (8-9) at Musselburgh 1m 4f mdn stk (5) gd in Oct (Flat).
Jordans Spark 100-1 (10-12) Always towards rear, 8th of 13, 25l behind Constable Burton (11-1) at Perth 2m nov hdl (E) gs in Sept.
Named At Dinner 20-1 (10-6) In touch, ridden and weakened approaching 4 out, 9th of 14, well behind King of Confusion (10-6) at Kelso 2m 6f cnd nov hdl (E) gs in Oct.
Roan Raider (USA) 25-1 (8-4) Always towards rear, 11th of 14, 24l behind Wodhill Be (8-11) at Southwell 7f stk (7) fbs in Oct (Flat).
Safe Shot 100-1 (10-11) Held up in touch, pushed along and weakened after 6th, tailed off when pulled up 2 out in race won by Harry Blade (11-2) at Perth 2m 4f mdn hdl (E) gd in Sept, 12 ran.
Timbuktu 20-1 (10-12) Mid-division, some headway 3f out, soon ridden and weakened, 8th of 9, 42l behind Crathorne (11-5) at Hexham 2m nov hdl (E) gf in Sept.
Miss Wizz 100-1 (10-5) Mistakes, behind from 4th, 13th of 19, well behind Spring Breeze (10-12) at Haydock 2m nov hdl (D) gd in Oct.
Nuzzle 50-1 (10-3) Held up in rear, headway 5th, in touch when unseated rider 3 out in race won by United Spirit (11-3) at Hexham 2m mrs nov hdl (E) gf in Oct, 12 ran.