Racecards
13:50 Newbury
Lane Fox Handicap Hurdle (Class C)
- 7 Runners
- Distance: 2m 3f
- Going: Good to Firm, Good in places
- Form 546050-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer P Hobbs & J White
- Jockey R Johnson
tracked leader 5th, led narrowly 4 out, joined last, kept on gamely run in
- Form 213215-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-3
- Trainer Mrs L Taylor
- Jockey A Thornton
tracked leaders, challenged from 4 out, joined winner and every chance last, kept on running but unable to quicken near finish
- Form 012635
- Age 5
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer J R Jenkins
- Jockey C Llewellyn
behind when fell heavily 4th
Colonel Frank
217- Form 0/34612-
- Age 6
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer B G Powell
- Jockey J P McNamara
led, until narrowly headed 4 out, weakened after 3 out
- Form 041F0-0
- Age 4
- Weight 10-9
in touch, effort 4 out, soon ridden and beaten
- Form 15335-P
- Age 8
- Weight 10-5
- Trainer Noel T Chance
- Jockey M Deady
held up in touch, headway approaching 4 out, 4th and held when mistake 3 out never dangerous after
Long Shot
10- Form 43F2-31
- Age 6
- Weight 10-3
- Trainer N J Henderson
- Jockey Andrew Tinkler
tracked leader to 5th, outpaced and lost place 4 out, stayed on approaching last, kept on well run in
In depth
Verdict
Domenico has dropped to a handy mark and gets the tentative vote here with Colonel Frank, Long Shot and Monkerhostin also respected. The selection was a disappointing fifth behind Caracciola last time but goes well for today's pilot Carl Llewellyn and was a useful second behind Torrid Kentavr the last time he was on board. Colonel Frank could represent the main danger as he ran a cracker behind Fair Prospect last time, but he may just need this, his first run of the season. Long Shot impressed when an easy winner at Uttoxeter last time having been dropped in trip, and should go well despite the penalty. Monkerhostin is the other that is worthy of a serious look as he travelled sweetly without finding much the last time he was seen out in public at Aintree back in April. However, he is another that might be in need of the run, so we are happy to side with Domenico.