Racecards
14:00 Market Rasen
Roseland Group Kilvington Handicap Hurdle (Class D)
- 7 Runners
- Distance: 2m 3f 110y
- Going: Good, Good to Firm in places
- Form 04-2201
- Age 8
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer G Smith
- Jockey Mr S Morris
led, headed after 3 out, hit next, weakened last
- Form 2D3131
- Age 6
- Weight 11-8
- Trainer J Parkinson & S Smith
- Jockey J R Ryan
held in touch, headway to lead after 3 out, soon ridden, headed flat
- Form 410-144
- Age 6
- Weight 11-1
chased leader, ridden approaching 2 out, weakened last
- Form 402322
- Age 7
- Weight 11-1
- Trainer B Ellison
- Jockey T Scudamore
held up, pushed along and outpaced 4 out, kept on from 2 out, never on terms
Sun King
15- Form P0-3233
- Age 6
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer Mrs M Reveley
- Jockey C Bolger
held up, ridden and headway approaching 2 out, soon weakened
- Form P-420U4
- Age 5
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer Mrs S Lamyman
- Jockey D O'Meara
held up, headway after 4 out, ridden 2 out, kept on to lead flat
In depth
Verdict
Sadler's Secret must be one of the most frustrating horses in training to follow and despite a recent victory, we will side with Sue Smith's Meldrum Star. The Bingley-based handler is no stranger to success at Market Rasen and the horse acquitted himself well to take a recent contest at Doncaster under this pilot. He was anticipated to go over chase fences but it is interesting that the option to stay over the hurdles has been taken. Sadlers Secret has switched trainers since winning a claimer at Haydock and while he has ability, he unfortunately has a habit of breaking blood vessels and this must be factored into your bets. Bergamo looked an unlucky loser at the track when folding up behind Uptown Lad. Unfortunately he is rarely very resolute in a finish and could break the hearts of his backers again. Sun King is tried up in trip again. Win A lot reopposes him but has well held on their last meeting at Huntingdon. We'll take the hint about Meldrum Star's participation and back him to take today's contest.