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17:15 Ludlow

Ann Esp Memorial 'Newcomers' Standard Open NH Flat Race (Class 5)

  • 7 Runners
  • Distance: 2m
  • Going: Good
  • Surface: Turf
  • £4,000 added
  • Winner: £2,599
  • 2nd: £763
  • 3rd: £382
  • 4th: £191
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 3m 49.90s
  • Off Time: 17:16:08
  • 7 Ran
1
Silk - Maroon, yellow sleeves, maroon cap, yellow spots
  • Age 5
  • Weight 11-4

ran green in front, headed over 2f out, no impression over 1f out, weakened

2
Silk - Dark Blue and Pink (quartered), checked sleeves, Dark Blue cap
  • Age 5
  • Weight 11-4

prominent, took keen hold, every chance 2f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong

3
Silk - Black, Emerald Green epaulets, chevrons on sleeves, Black cap, Emerald Green diamond
  • Age 4
  • Weight 11-0

held up in touch in rear, hung left 6f out, not much room over 4f out, headway over 2f out, soon edged left, stayed on inside final furlong

4
Silk - Purple, Gold braid, Scarlet sleeves, Black velvet cap, Gold fringe
  • Age 4
  • Weight 11-0

always prominent, led over 2f out, ridden and ran on inside final furlong

5
Silk - Black, Royal Blue braces, striped sleeves, quartered cap
  • Age 4
  • Weight 11-0

held up in touch, closed over 2f out, challenged over 1f out, stayed on, held towards finish

6
Silk - Royal Blue, White sash, Red cap
  • Age 5
  • Weight 10-11

held up in touch in rear, headway on outside 6f out, outpaced 3f out, weakened over 2f out

7
Silk - Royal Blue, White stars, White sleeves, Red armlets, White and Red striped cap
40/1
  • Age 5
  • Weight 10-11

held up in touch, pushed along over 3f out, weakened 2f out

In depth

Verdict

The market will be the best guide in this field of newcomers but a couple of big yards have entries. The Queen's Jack Frost has a very strong NH pedigree but it suggests that this will be his minimum trip whereas BRICK LAYER is a brother to a Flat winner and shouldn't be short of speed - it's the latter that gets the vote. Minnie Milan should have a future over hurdles while Magnimity is also worth noting for future reference.

Formwatch

Brick Layer Fair Mix gelding out of Precious Lucy.

Charlie Cook (IRE) Royal Anthem gelding out of Supreme Baloo.

Gin And Tonic Phoenix Reach gelding out of Arctic Queen.

Jack Frost Midnight Legend gelding out of Bella Macrae.

Magnimity (IRE) Generous gelding out of Strawberry Fool.

Minnie Milan (IRE) Milan mare out of Shiminnie.

Silva Minx Fair Mix mare out of Senna Da Silva.