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15:40 Newbury
EBF & TBA Mares' 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle Finale (Listed Handicap) (Class 1)
- 13 Runners
- Distance: 2m 4f 118y
- Going: Good (Good to Soft in places)
- Surface: Turf
- £40,000 added
- Winner: £22,780
- 2nd: £8,548
- 3rd: £4,280
- 4th: £2,132
Ruby Rambler
94- Form 07-1314
- Age 6
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 133
mid-division, pushed along after 3 out, weakened and eased next, pulled up before the last
- Form 28-1132
- Age 6
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 130
- Trainer O Sherwood
- Jockey L P Aspell
always towards rear, never involved
- Form 153465
- Age 6
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 125
- Trainer J Scott
- Jockey James Davies
mid-division, not fluent 6th, pushed along and struggling after 4 out, no real progress
- Form 64-3112
- Age 6
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 123
- Trainer D Skelton
- Jockey Ian Popham
held up towards rear, some headway before 2 out, weakened between last two
- Form 28-1F41
- Age 7
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 123
- Trainer Noel Williams
- Jockey B J Geraghty
held up in mid-division, headway before 3 out, challenged and upsides 2 out, chased winner, every chance last, carried right and rider lost iron run-in, strong challenge close home, just failed (awarded race)
- Form 26-2U12
- Age 6
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 122
- Trainer P F Nicholls
- Jockey Sam Twiston-Davies
held up, steady headway approaching 2 out where not fluent, went 3rd last, kept on same pace run-in
- Form 2121P1
- Age 7
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 120
chased leader until 4 out, prominent, pushed along approaching next, every chance 2 out, no extra in 4th run-in
Avispa
9- Form 222-2P3
- Age 7
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 120
- Trainer A King
- Jockey Wayne Hutchinson
mid-division, went right and hit 3rd, headway approaching 3 out, chasing leaders and every chance next, ridden between last two, weakened last
- Form 1223P-3
- Age 7
- Weight 10-8
- Official Rating 117
- Trainer H Main
- Jockey James Banks
took keen hold, chased leaders, went 2nd and slightly hampered 4 out, lost 2nd after 3 out, chased leaders, weakened before 2 out
- Form 22721P
- Age 6
- Weight 10-7
- Official Rating 116
- Trainer K Bailey & M Nicholls
- Jockey David Bass
held up in mid-division, some headway before 3 out, weakened quickly soon after
- Form 333-252
- Age 6
- Weight 10-6
- Official Rating 115
- Trainer H Fry
- Jockey Aidan Coleman
chased leaders, 2nd after 3 out, led before 2 out, strongly pressed last, edged right run-in, just held on, all out (placed 2nd)
- Form 553312
- Age 7
- Weight 10-4
- Official Rating 112
- Trainer R Dickin
- Jockey J M Quinlan
held up in rear, headway approaching 2 out, ridden between last two, soon weakened
- Form 5-12432
- Age 6
- Weight 10-4
- Official Rating 107
- Trainer J W Mullins
- Jockey Kevin Jones
led, clear 3rd until 4 out, ridden and headed before 2 out, weakened 2 out
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
Antartica De Thaix is hard to evaluate but her Wincanton conqueror has won twice since. Ruby Rambler has been keeping good company while Avispa probably needed her run at Ludlow nine days ago but has been frustrating to follow. Lady Of Lamanver was only beaten a short-head at Fontwell two weeks ago but Rene's Girl and Surtee Du Berlais may have a bit more scope and both go on the short-list. BRIERY QUEEN benefited from slightly better going at Doncaster last month and won nicely in the end. This track is similar in nature and there is no reason why Noel Williams' mare shouldn't make a bold effort to win her third race over timber.
Formwatch
Ruby Rambler 5-1 (11-2) Prominent on inside, led after 2nd, headed 5th, stayed alone on inside, led again after 3 out, headed before next, no impression before last, 4th of 6, 17 1/2l behind Myska (11-2) at Taunton 2m lst (1) hvy in Dec.
Surtee Du Berlais (IRE) 3-1 (11-12) Prominent, led after 6th, bumped 4 out, headed next, outpaced 2 out, not fluent last, rallied flat, went 2nd towards finish, stayed on, 2nd of 7, 3/4l behind Savingforvegas (11-0) at Warwick 2m 5f (4) sft in Jan.
Miss Serious (IRE) 16-1 (11-3) Keen tracking leaders, weakened after 4 out, 5th of 8, 20 1/2l behind Sunshine Corner (11-3) at Fontwell 2m 6f hcp (3) gd in Mar.
Rene's Girl (IRE) 4-7fav (11-12) Held up in last pair in touch, tracked leaders 4 out, led and quickened pace before 3 out, hard pressed next, not fluent last, ridden and headed flat, no extra towards finish, 2nd of 6, 1 3/4l behind Eardisland (11-0) at Exeter 2m 1f (4) gs in Mar.
Briery Queen 4-7fav (11-5) Tracked leaders, ridden to lead 2 out, kept on well, driven out, won at Doncaster 2m 4f (4) sft in Mar beating Maid Of Milan (10-12) by 3 3/4l, 5 ran.
Antartica De Thaix (FR) 4-9fav (11-3) Led, ridden and headed 2 out, one paced, 2nd of 10, 13l behind Sainte Ladylime (10-10) at Wincanton 1m 7f (4) sft in Mar.
At First Light 10-1 (11-8) With leader, led 5th, headed before 2 out, rallied to regain lead run-in, kept on gamely, won at Fontwell 2m 6f hcp (4) hvy in Dec beating Tambura (11-11) by 3/4l, 6 ran.
Avispa 7-2 (11-12) Tracked leaders, challenged 3 out, not fluent next, driven approaching last, held and lost 2nd towards finish, 3rd of 5, 1l behind Midtech Valentine (10-5) at Ludlow 2m hcp (3) gd in Mar.
Hannah Just Hannah 12-1 (11-9) In touch, closed before 2 out, soon went 2nd, not fluent last, no impression on winner, lost 2nd and stayed on same pace flat, 3rd of 8, 15 3/4l behind Dubh Eile (10-10) at Aintree 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in May.
Pulling Power 10-3 (11-5) Tracked leader on outside, blundered 8th, lost place 4 out, soon weakened, tailed off when pulled up before next, at Ludlow 3m hcp (3) sft in Mar.
Lady Of Lamanver 15-2 (10-3) Pulled hard chasing leaders, every chance when mistake 2 out, kept on well closing stages, 2nd of 8, shd behind Sunshine Corner (11-3) at Fontwell 2m 6f hcp (3) gd in Mar.
Timon's Tara 7-1 (11-2) Held up mid-division, headway before 2 out, soon every chance, kept on to chase winner run-in, no impression, 2nd of 8, 7l behind Streets Of Promise (11-12) at Towcester 3m hcp (3) sft in Feb.
Kentford Myth 8-1 (10-9) Tracked leaders, went 2nd 3rd, challenging when hit 3 out, every chance last, no impression on winner final 100 yards, 2nd of 7, 2 1/4l behind Vicky's Charm (10-12) at Chepstow 2m 3f hcp (4) hvy in Mar.