Racecards
15:25 Kempton Park
Pertemps Handicap Hurdle (Qualifier) (Class B )
- 14 Runners
- Distance: 3m 110y
- Going: Good, Good to Soft in places
- Form 42541-0
- Age 8
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 138
- Trainer Miss V Williams
- Jockey J Tizzard
chased leaders, hit 3 out, weakened next
- Form 4006-60
- Age 11
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 133
- Trainer M C Pipe
- Jockey T J Malone
held up in rear, headway into mid-division, mistake 2 out, never dangerous after
- Form 526-111
- Age 7
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 132
- Trainer K G Reveley
- Jockey R McGrath
held up towards rear, effort under pressure approaching 2 out, soon beaten
- Form 00-F536
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 130
in touch, headway to chase leaders after 3 out, chased winner 2 out, one pace last, no impression run-in
- Form 6U1111
- Age 8
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 130
- Trainer Ferdy Murphy
- Jockey K Mercer
held up in rear, still plenty to do when hit 3 out, headway under pressure approaching 2 out, stayed on approaching last, kept on well run-in
- Form 2-11F03
- Age 7
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 125
- Trainer R H Buckler
- Jockey B Hitchcott
led to 4th, chased clear leader until weakened before 2 out
- Form 11-3F33
- Age 5
- Weight 10-10
- Official Rating 122
- Trainer P F Nicholls
- Jockey P J Brennan
tracked leaders, went 2nd and hit 3 out, led soon after, driven and stayed on well run-in
- Form 020-11
- Age 5
- Weight 10-7
- Official Rating 119
- Trainer P & M Bowen
- Jockey S Durack
behind, steady headway from 9th, ridden to chase leading pair approaching 2 out, weakened run-in
- Form 1120-51
- Age 5
- Weight 10-6
- Official Rating 118
held up in rear division, pushed along after 3 out, one pace and never troubled leaders
- Form 356-3FP
- Age 10
- Weight 10-6
- Official Rating 118
- Trainer J M Jefferson
- Jockey F King
held up in mid-division, ridden and weakened 4 out, soon tailed off
- Form 2P-3P1P
- Age 10
- Weight 10-1
- Official Rating 113
- Trainer C J Mann
- Jockey N D Fehily
tracked leader, led 4th, soon clear, headed soon after 3 out, weakened and mistake 2 out
- Form 6-54101
- Age 6
- Weight 10-1
- Official Rating 113
- Trainer P R Hedger
- Jockey L P Aspell
always behind, tailed off 3 out
- Form 4-51103
- Age 6
- Weight 10-1
- Official Rating 113
- Trainer M Scudamore
- Jockey James Davies
chased leaders to 8th, weakened after 3 out
- Form 0-06
- Age 5
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 105
- Trainer P R Rodford
- Jockey K Burke
mistakes in rear, pushed along and kept on from 2 out, but never a danger
In depth
Verdict
This is a cracking handicap hurdle with prolific winners Rambling Minster, Famous Grouse and Basilea Star all in attendance, the last named just gets the verdict. Ferdy Murphy's gelding is chasing a five timer this afternoon and although shooting up the weights looks up to the task. He beat subsequent hat-trick scorer Celtic Son at Uttoxeter last time with the third some 17 lengths back. That appears to be very solid form and he can add yet another 'one' after his name. Rambling Minster completed his hat-trick with a smooth success over Just Beth at Newcastle last time and it is difficult to see this one out of the frame. Meanwhile Famous Grouse is going for three in a row following hard fought victories here and at Aintree. Mioche D'Estruval and Kiwi Babe were also successful last time and should also be prominent, but on this occasion we shall stick with Basilea Star who gets a narrow vote.