Racecards
13:55 Newbury
Old Shires Thanks Customers Juvenile Novices' Handicap Hdle
- 9 Runners
- Distance: 2m 3f
- Going: Good, Good to Soft in places
- Surface: Turf
- Form 240640
- Age 4
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 106
- Trainer S C Burrough
- Jockey Jimmy McCarthy
tracked leaders, went prominent 7th, ridden approaching 3 out, soon weakened
- Form F1296
- Age 4
- Weight 11-11
- Official Rating 105
- Trainer J & A O'Neill
- Jockey M A Fitzgerald
always prominent, led 6th, mistake 3 out, clear next, heavily eased flat
- Form F43
- Age 4
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 98
- Trainer R Rowe
- Jockey Jim Crowley
held up, headway after 7th, soon ridden, weakened approaching 2 out
- Form 273621
- Age 4
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer G & J Moore
- Jockey J E Moore
in touch, ridden approaching 2 out, went 2nd 2 out, kept on but no chance with winner
- Form 32653
- Age 4
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 93
- Trainer Mrs P N Dutfield
- Jockey P Holley
held up and never dangerous
- Form 545162
- Age 4
- Weight 10-8
- Official Rating 88
- Trainer P Butler
- Jockey R Lucey-Butler
led until 6th, prominent, ridden approaching 3 out, one pace
- Form 5P9
- Age 4
- Weight 10-5
- Official Rating 85
- Trainer Miss V Williams
- Jockey S Thomas
held up, headway 4 out, soon ridden, kept on same pace
- Form 077
- Age 4
- Weight 10-3
- Official Rating 83
- Trainer R P O'Keeffe
- Jockey Paul Scallan
blundered and unseated rider 1st
Charleston
57- Form 0P0
- Age 4
- Weight 10-1
- Official Rating 81
- Trainer R Rowe
- Jockey P J Brennan
chased leaders, ridden approaching 8th, weakened after 3 out
In depth
Verdict
Son of Greek Myth, Canni Thinkaar and Schapiro are three against the field in a competitive opener and the tentative vote is given to Son Of Greek Myth. The selection defeated Canni Thinkaar in good style last time out and although that rival is better off at the weights here the selection won with a little in hand and with the step up in trip sure to suit he looks sure to improve again. Canni Thinkaar is sure to have his supporters and at these weights he will not be far away but he lacks the scope of some of his rivals and for that reason he is overlooked. Schapiro is another worthy of respect on his best form but his stable is still out of form so he can not be put forward with any confidence. Of the remainder Agostini was a fair sort on the flat but has disappointed to date over hurdles and for the winner we return to Son Of Greek Myth.
Formwatch
Simonovski (USA) 300-1 Always behind, 13th of 23, 28l behind Penzance at Cheltenham 2m 1f 4yo hdl Grd 1 (A) gd in Mar.
Schapiro (USA) 33-1 Held up and keen, ridden halfway, soon weakened, 6th of 9, well behind New Rock at Warwick 2m 4yo nov hdl (C) sft in Feb.
Helm (IRE) 50-1 Held up behind, stayed on from 3 out, hit last, never nearer, 3rd of 11, 10l behind Mister Mustard at Fontwell 2m 4f mdn hdl (E) gs in Mar.
Son of Greek Myth (USA) 11-10fav Led 1st to 4th, pressed leader, led 6th, hit 3 out, in command when hit next, readily, won at Plumpton 2m 4yo nov clm hdl (F) gd in Mar beating Canni Thinkaar by 5l, 8 ran.
Avesomeofthat (IRE) 25-1 Towards rear, headway 4 out, chased leaders next, soon one pace, 3rd of 11, 19l behind Voy Por Ustedes at Huntingdon 2m nov hdl (E) gd in Jan.
Canni Thinkaar (IRE) 5-2 Led to 1st, pressed winner, led 4th to 6th, chased winner after, ridden and held 2 out, 2nd of 8, 5l behind Son of Greek Myth at Plumpton 2m 4yo nov clm hdl (F) gd in Mar.
Agostini (GER) 50-1 Always towards rear, 9th of 16, 15l behind Rhapsody Rose at Bangor 2m 1f 4yo mdn hdl (F) gd in Mar.
Owen's Boy (IRE) 50-1 Chased leaders, moderate 5th from 6 out, no impression and kept on same pace from 4 out, 7th of 16, 41l behind Esti Ab at Wexford 2m mdn hdl gs in Mar.
Charleston 33-1 Held up in touch, ridden 6th, soon behind, 10th of 13, well behind Mr Dinglawi at Fontwell 2m 2f 4yo nov hdl (E) gs in Feb.