Racecards
17:20 Kelso
Double Five Whitburn Handicap Hurdle (Div 2) (Class 4)
- 12 Runners
- Distance: 2m 4f 189y
- Going: Good (Good to Soft in places)
- Surface: Turf
- £5,000 added
- Winner: £3,249
- 2nd: £954
- 3rd: £477
- 4th: £238
- Form 5226-53
- Age 10
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 104
- Trainer J Candlish
- Jockey Sean Quinlan
in rear, reminders before 4 out, ridden before 2 out, never dangerous
- Form 5067/7-4
- Age 6
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 101
- Trainer R Dobbin
- Jockey Mr D Delahunt
held up towards rear, headway 5 out, chased leaders before 2 out, weakened run-in
- Form 080/5-51
- Age 7
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 92
- Trainer J Ewart
- Jockey Henry Brooke
tracked leaders, joined leaders 4 out, weakened after last
- Form 9/0P3P-P
- Age 7
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 97
- Trainer N W Alexander
- Jockey Lucy Alexander
held up towards rear, headway 4 out, challenged last, ridden run-in, kept on to lead towards finish
- Form 8665-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 96
- Trainer N G Richards
- Jockey A Nicol
held up mid-division, headway before 4 out, ridden after last, kept on towards finish
- Form 2-2PPP8
- Age 7
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer Micky Hammond
- Jockey Joe Colliver
tracked leaders, led 4 out, headed after 2 out, ridden before last, soon weakened
- Form 962FP-6
- Age 5
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 92
- Trainer Miss Lucinda V Russell
- Jockey Blair Campbell
always behind
- Form 18670-7
- Age 6
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 90
- Trainer M Todhunter
- Jockey Ross Chapman
held up mid-division, headway 4 out, chased leaders 3 out, weakened before last
- Form 553/PP-P
- Age 8
- Weight 10-7
- Official Rating 85
- Trainer Mrs A C Hamilton
- Jockey Jamie Hamilton
prominent, weakened before 5 out
- Form 6/779P-P
- Age 6
- Weight 10-2
- Official Rating 80
- Trainer A Wilson
- Jockey B S Hughes
held up mid-division, weakened before 4 out
- Form PP/7-F95
- Age 8
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 78
- Trainer R Dobbin
- Jockey Craig Nichol
in touch, led after 2 out, kept on and headed towards finish
- Form 98P55-4
- Age 10
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 69
- Trainer K Scott
- Jockey S Mulqueen
led, headed 4 out, soon ridden and weakened
- Form 89-4578
- Age 8
- Weight 12-1
- Official Rating 107
- Trainer B Haslam
- Jockey R P McLernon
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In depth
Verdict
BETANCOURT made a winning handicap debut over hurdles when scoring at Sedgefield during the week. He’s taken to defy a penalty in this company. Maoi Chinn Tire posted a better effort when a close-up third at Perth last time and Romulus Du Donjon was not beaten far when fourth over a shorter trip here last month and finishing in front of Topham Bay. Call The Cops continues to tumble down the weights without so far showing any benefit and the remainder make little appeal.
Formwatch
Maoi Chinn Tire (IRE) 10-1 (12-1) Held up in rear, hit 4th, steady headway from 3 out, hung right and kept on under pressure run-in, went never nearer 3rd last strides, 3rd of 9, 1l behind Firstymini (10-8) at Perth 2m hcp (5) gs in Aug.
Romulus Du Donjon (IRE) 25-1 (12-1) Towards rear, headway after 3 out, ridden before last, kept on run-in, 4th of 16, 4l behind Endeavor (10-5) at Kelso 2m 2f hcp (5) gd in Sep.
Betancourt (IRE) 7-2fav (11-7) Tracked leader, led 4 out, ridden before last, kept on well, won at Sedgefield 2m 4f hcp (5) gd in Oct beating Greenworldsolution (11-8) by 2 1/4l, 12 ran.
Benny's Secret (IRE) 16-1 (11-8) Towards rear, pushed along after 4 out, weakened from next, pulled up before 2 out, at Perth 2m hcp (4) gd in Jul.
Chapel Stile (IRE) 4-1 (10-5) Prominent in chasing group, reminders and lost place soon after after 5th, went badly left 2 out, mistake last, tailed off, 5th of 8, dist behind Suprise Vendor (10-9) at Ayr 2m hcp (4) hvy in Mar.
Lowcarr Motion 10-1 (11-11) Held up towards rear, ridden after 3 out, never dangerous, 8th of 12, dist behind Irish Hawke (11-0) at Sedgefield 2m 5f hcp (5) gd in Aug.
Topham Bay (IRE) 20-1 (11-6) In rear, ridden before 2 out, one pace run-in, 6th of 16, 10 1/4l behind Endeavor (10-5) at Kelso 2m 2f hcp (5) gd in Sep.
Bocasien Desbois (FR) 7-1 (11-7) Towards rear, outpaced from 3 out, ridden after 2 out, never dangerous, 7th of 13, 23 1/4l behind Cherry Princess (10-0) at Hexham 2m hcp (5) gs in Sep.
The Last Leg (IRE) 33-1 (11-2) Prominet, lost place after 6th, well behind 3 out, pulled up before next, at Perth 2m 4f hcp (5) gd in Jul.
Cully Mac (IRE) 66-1 (10-12) Always towards rear, weakened from 3 out, pulled up before 2 out, at Sedgefield 2m 5f hcp (5) gd in Aug.
Just Chilly 16-1 (10-7) Held up mid-division, reminders before 4 out, headway 2 out, kept on run-in, 5th of 16, 5 3/4l behind Endeavor (10-5) at Kelso 2m 2f hcp (5) gd in Sep.
Jewellery (IRE) 25-1 (10-5) Tracked leader, effort 3 out, weakened after next, 4th of 9, 13 1/2l behind Sergeant Pink (11-0) at Perth 2m 4f hcp (5) gd in May.
Call The Cops (IRE) 7-1 (12-0) Tracked leaders in 3rd place, weakened from 3 out, 8th of 9, dist behind Take A Break (11-9) at Hexham 2m hcp (4) hvy in Sep.