Racecards
17:40 Kelso
R.s. Design Maiden Hurdle (Class E) (Class E)
- 19 Runners
- Distance: 2m 110y
- Going: Good, Good to Firm in places
Count Fosco
23- Form 505-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer T Fitzgerald
- Jockey P Whelan
tracked leaders, headway and every chance 2 out, weakened approaching last
- Form 002-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer J S Moore
- Jockey James Davies
close up, ridden and weakened after 2 out
Luthello (FR)
164- Form 0-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer J Howard Johnson
- Jockey G Lee
mid-division, headway approaching 2 out, soon ridden and effort, no extra run-in
- Form 224040-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer J Hetherton
- Jockey V T Keane
made most, ridden and headed approaching last, kept on same pace
- Form 0/0PPP-
- Age 7
- Weight 11-2
towards rear, headway under pressure approaching 2 out, no further progress
- Form 40/F000-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-2
towards rear, never dangerous
- Form 44-
- Age 8
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer C W Fairhurst
- Jockey N Hannity
close up, effort 2 out, kept on one pace run in
- Form F-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer J Howard Johnson
- Jockey K Renwick
towards rear, never dangerous
- Form 3411-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-2
held up in touch, headway to lead approaching last, ridden out
- Form 605456-
- Age 4
- Weight 10-11
mid-division, headway approaching 2 out, soon ridden, no extra approaching last
- Form 0U-
- Age 6
- Weight 10-11
- Trainer A Whillans
- Jockey C Sharkey
behind when blundered and unseated rider 3rd
- Form 000-
- Age 4
- Weight 10-11
- Trainer J Howard Johnson
- Jockey P Buchanan
towards rear, never dangerous
- Form 603-
- Age 4
- Weight 10-11
- Trainer G A Swinbank
- Jockey C Eddery
tracked leaders, ridden and effor approaching 2 out, kept on one pace run in
- Form 000-
- Age 5
- Weight 10-11
- Trainer Mrs H Graham
- Jockey D McGann
towards rear, struggling when blundered 4th, soon pulled up
- Form 03603-
- Age 4
- Weight 10-11
- Trainer Miss Kate Milligan
- Jockey F King
tracked leaders, effort 2 out, stayed on to chase winner, run in, kept on under pressure
- Form 0-
- Age 4
- Weight 10-11
- Trainer V Thompson
- Jockey Mr M Thompson
tracked leaders, ridden and weakened approaching 2 out
- Form 0-
- Age 4
- Weight 10-11
- Trainer G A Swinbank
- Jockey Jim Crowley
towards rear, never dangerous
In depth
Verdict
This looks to be a fair opportunity for Word Gets Round to make an immediate impact over hurdles and Len Lungo's charge is given a confident vote after impressing with his attitude in his four starts in bumpers last season. Le Gris, Michaels Dream and Count Fosco are others to place on the shortlist and signs of confidence behind them should not be dismissed - while money for Ringside Jack will also be significant as his shrewd connections have kept him ticking over with outings on the Flat recently and he should not be underestimated despite his apparent liking for a little cut in the ground. However, Word Gets Round hails from a yard that has an impeccable record in races of this nature in the north and he is the one to be on as he embarks on the next phase of his education today. The son of King's Ride showed a good attitude when he came under pressure during his outings last season and can also draw on the resources held by his useful turn of foot if he has to dig deep near the finish. However, Len Lungo is adept at finding openings for his string and the master tactician will be disappointed if Word Gets Round does not go on to have a profitable campaign from here.