Racecards
14:40 Ludlow
Moore Scott 'National Hunt' Maiden Hurdle (Class E)
- 18 Runners
- Distance: 2m
- Going: Good, Good to Soft in places
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer N J Henderson
- Jockey M Foley
chased leaders, ridden after 6th, one pace from 3 out
- Form 42
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
with leader, led 5th, ridden and headed approaching 3 out, soon weakened
- Form U-P
- Age 7
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer John Allen
- Jockey S Peltell
mid-division, headway approaching 5th, weakened next
- Form 10-662
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer M Rimell
- Jockey Mr M Rimell
always prominent, chased leader approaching 3 out, led 2 out, driven out
- Form 3-412
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer Miss H Knight
- Jockey J Culloty
prominent, every chance 3 out, ridden after 2 out, hit last, not quickened
- Form 1-04
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer C J Mann
- Jockey N D Fehily
always prominent, led approaching 3 out, headed 2 out, one pace
- Form 0-20F3
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer J Spearing
- Jockey P Flynn
held up and keen, headway 6th, no impression from 3 out
- Form 2-0143
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer O Sherwood
- Jockey Jimmy McCarthy
held up in rear, headway 5th, ridden and weakened after next
- Form 2-3
- Age 7
- Weight 11-4
behind until pulled up before 5th
- Form 5-331
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer C Tinkler
- Jockey J M Maguire
mid-division, headway after 6th, ridden 3 out, weakened after 2 out
- Form 4P
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
always towards rear
Plantaganet (FR)
315- Form 00-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer Ian Williams
- Jockey Timmy Murphy
held up, always behind
- Form 000-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer B Pollock
- Jockey Antony Evans
led to 5th, ridden and weakened after next
Doli Cygnus
20- Form 53-00
- Age 6
- Weight 10-13
- Trainer E James
- Jockey D R Dennis
held up in rear, never on terms
- Form 600
- Age 6
- Weight 10-13
- Trainer C Price
- Jockey Wayne Hutchinson
very reluctant to race, always well tailed off, pulled up before 3 out
- Age 4
- Weight 10-8
always behind, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
In depth
Verdict
An interesting maiden hurdle can go to Commercial Flyer, who is given the vote of confidence over Easter Present, Crossbow Creek and Caora Bridge, who are all improving sorts that arrive here with fair claims today. However, so too does the selection after a couple of promising efforts in defeat that are working out well to date. Commercial Flyer travelled smoothly until a blunder late-on spoilt his chance on his debut at Chepstow just after Christmas but, considering that race produced the likes of subsequent winners, Meggies Gamble and Semi Precious, the form looks to be the most reliable on offer. An improved performance at Exeter saw the selection just touched off in a desperate finish after trying to make most of the running. More patient tactics are likely to be employed with Commercial Flyer today - which should be enough to see him hold enough back to repel the challenges of Easter Present and the rest at the finish.