Racecards
14:45 Kelso
Edinburgh City F.c. Novices' Hurdle (Class 4)
- 16 Runners
- Distance: 2m 6f 110y
- Going: Good
- Surface: Turf
- £5,000 added
- Form 41U3-17
- Age 5
- Weight 11-5
- Trainer Miss Lucinda V Russell
- Jockey P Buchanan
prominent, effort after 3 out, no extra from 2 out
- Form 4422-1
- Age 5
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 102
- Trainer J Howard Johnson
- Jockey D F O'Regan
made all, ridden last, stayed on strongly
- Form 022163
- Age 5
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 110
- Trainer M Todhunter
- Jockey G Lee
prominent, ridden approaching 4 out, weakened approaching 2 out
- Form 016677
- Age 6
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 97
- Trainer Mrs L B Normile
- Jockey T J Dreaper
prominent, effort 3 out, kept on one pace from next
- Form 00-
- Age 5
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer N G Richards
- Jockey F Davis
held towards rear, headway 4 out, ridden 2 out no impression
- Form 9
- Age 5
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer J Howard Johnson
- Jockey J P O'farrell
towards rear, never dangerous
- Form 05
- Age 6
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer I McMath
- Jockey M J McAlister
prominent, beaten halfway, tailed off when pulled up before 7th
- Age 6
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer Miss P Robson
- Jockey F King
always behind, tailed up and pulled off before 2 out
- Form 92P640-
- Age 5
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 87
behind, soon struggling, tailed off before pulled up 2 out
Lusabawn (IRE)
217- Form 60-
- Age 5
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer T Reed
- Jockey A Thornton
not fluent, always in rear
Mr Floppy (IRE)
161- Form 7P05-5
- Age 6
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer Ferdy Murphy
- Jockey M O'connell
towards rear, pushed along after 3 out, no impression
Mr Woods
132- Form 525-3
- Age 5
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer Mrs H O Graham
- Jockey O Nelmes
chased winner, blundered 2nd, every chance 4 out to last, no extra run-in
- Age 5
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer N G Richards
- Jockey A Dobbin
held up in touch, pushed along halfway, weakened 4 out
- Form 366-
- Age 5
- Weight 10-12
held up in touch, outpaced 4 out, kept on run-in
Meda's Song
884- Form 740/
- Age 8
- Weight 10-5
- Trainer D W Whillans
- Jockey G Whillans
towards rear, weakened 7th tailed on when pulled up before 2 out
In depth
Verdict
Frankie Figg and Harcas could be the two to concentrate on here and narrow preference is for the first-named; Oh Yah dancer makes it to the shortlist also. The selection comes here on the back of a win at Hexham when dictating the pace throughout. Whilst that means that he has to carry a winners penalty, it also shows that he comes here in good form and having jumped out to his left around the tight turns of Hexham, he should be suited by this picturesque course. Ethan's Star let down favourite backers last time with an average performance on his British debut, whilst Harcas is another recent beaten favourite and seems to be struggling since winning a mediocre Perth contest back in July. Oh Yah Dancer gets plenty of weight from his main rivals and this hurdling debutante comes from a yard who know how to ready a newcomer. The betting will help regarding his chances, but bought for 40,000 euros he is unlikely to disgrace himself. At a price Mr Floppy could go well as he is fairly unexposed, however Frankie Figg looks one to follow and is fancied to score.
Formwatch
Ethan's Star (IRE) 5-2fav (11-5) Led, wandered approaching 1st, mistake 3rd, headed 3 out, soon ridden, weakened after 2 out, 7th of 13, 22l behind Souffleur (10-9) at Bangor 2m 4f nov hdl (4) gd.
Frankie Figg (IRE) 2-1fav (10-12) Made all, soon clear, unchallenged, won at Hexham 3m nov hdl (4) gf beating Matt The Thrasher (10-12) by 10l, 11 ran.
Harcas (IRE) 15-8fav (11-5) In touch, chased winner 2 out to last, ridden and one pace flat, 3rd of 13, 14l behind Red Chairman (10-12) at Sedgefield 2m 1f nov hdl (4) gf.
The Saltire Tiger 20-1 (10-7) Chased leaders until ridden and weakened approaching 2 out, 7th of 17, 25l behind Pigeon Island (11-8) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd in Sept.
Balamory Dan (IRE) 6-1 (11-7) Prominent, ridden over 3f out, one pace from over 1f out, lost 2nd close home, 3rd of 11, 8l behind Super Nick (11-0) at Aintree 2m 1f nhf (4) gd.
Chapel Flowers (IRE) 50-1 (11-5) Towards rear, headway 3 out, ridden next, soon outpaced, 12th of 16, well behind Role On (11-5) at Kelso 2m 2f nh nov hdl (4) hvy in Jan.
Craiglands (IRE) 16-1 (10-9) Behind, outpaced 3 out, never dangerous, 9th of 12, 27l behind Tot O'Whiskey (11-0) at Hexham 2m 4f mdn hdl (5) gd.
Familiar Affair 50-1 (10-5) Held up and keen early, led approaching 2nd, headed 6th, soon weakened, tailed off, 5th of 10, well behind Middleton Dene (11-7) at Perth 2m 4f nov hdl (4) gs in Aug.
Fiftyfive Degrees (IRE) Presenting gelding out of a moderate racemare.
Leprechaun's Maite 14-1 (10-4) Held up, headway 9th, ridden and every chance 3 out, soon one pace, 4th of 10, 4l behind Star Fever (11-0) at Musselburgh 3m hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gs in Jan.
Lusabawn (IRE) 66-1 (11-4) Chased leader, led after 3f, headed over 3f out, soon weakened, 13th of 15, 34l behind Tazbar (11-11) at Wetherby 2m nhf (6) gd in Mar.
Mr Floppy (IRE) 9-1 (10-13) Behind steady headway from 3 out, ridden approaching last, weakened flat, 5th of 14, 23l behind Troys Run (10-10) at Hexham 3m mdn hdl (5) gs in May.
Mr Woods 4-1 (10-7) Led, headed 4f out, no extra, 3rd of 11, 10l behind Mr Multifix (10-7) at Perth 2m nhf (6) gd in Jun.
Oh Yah Dancer (IRE) Portrait Gallery gelding out of a lightly-raced mare.
Star Player (IRE) 9-1 (11-0) Led, ridden and headed 4f out, soon outpaced, 6th of 17, 14l behind Abstinence (10-1) at Wetherby 2m nhf (6) gf in Apr.
Meda's Song 12-1 (10-11) In touch, ridden and weakened 4f out, 10th of 14, 50l behind Malt de Vergy (11-8) at Kelso 2m nhf (H) gf in May '05.