Racecards
14:40 Market Rasen
A J Glass Fibre Novices' Hurdle (Class D)
- 7 Runners
- Distance: 3m
- Going: Good to Firm
- Form 12031
- Age 4
- Weight 11-9
- Trainer C R Dore
- Jockey R Thornton
led, hit 5th, hit 3 out, soon ridden, headed approaching 2 out, soon weakened
The Sister
21- Form 54-1
- Age 6
- Weight 10-13
- Trainer J & A O'Neill
- Jockey A P McCoy
chased leader, ridden to lead briefly approaching 2 out, kept on, no chance with winner
- Form 014F-43
- Age 6
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer C R Egerton
- Jockey Jimmy McCarthy
chased leaders, led approaching 2 out, ridden clear flat
- Form 020F1-P
- Age 5
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer M E Sowersby
- Jockey G Lee
took keen hold, in touch, ridden and weakened approaching 2 out
Amaraku
23- Form 5
- Age 4
- Weight 10-11
- Trainer A Forbes
- Jockey Xavier Aizpuru
held up in rear, not fluid throughout, pushed along and struggling from 8th
- Form P0-3
- Age 5
- Weight 10-7
held up towards rear, driven along 8th, tailed off from 3 out
- Form 056520-
- Age 4
- Weight 10-6
- Trainer J Wainwright
- Jockey D O'Meara
in touch, chased leaders 5th, ridden 3 out, soon weakened
In depth
Verdict
The trio of Jonalton, Phar From Frosty and The Sister look the three to concentrate on here with preference for the last mentioned, who is proven over the trip and hails from a stable coming back into form. Jonalton was given an enterprising ride when making all to win a handicap at Huntingdon off a mark of 103 last week but may not be allowed to dominate today and has to give weight away all round. Phar From Frosty gave the impression that this trip would suit when a creditable third behind Above The Cut at Newton Abbot in June. However, lack of peak fitness for Charlie Egerton's gelding is a concern so preference is for The Sister. Jonjo O'Neill's gelding showed improved form on her recent return to action when beating Felix by 11 lengths at Worcester last month. With plenty more improvement to come from a lightly raced mare, she looks the one to be on. None of the remainder make much appeal with John Wainwright's pair Bobanvi and Easternking looking the pick of them but The Sister sets a fair standard and should be tough to beat.