Racecards
16:20 Newbury
Octagon Toyota Handicap (Class D) (Class D)
- 18 Runners
- Distance: 1m 2f 6y
- Going: Good to Firm, Good in places
- Form 260/005-
- Age 5
- Weight 10-0
- Trainer R Brotherton
- Jockey I Mongan
held up and behind most of way
- Form 03-1100
- Age 4
- Weight 9-11
- Trainer H Morrison
- Jockey Richard Hughes
in mid-division, driven over 2f out, weakened after
Invitation
196- Form 105630-
- Age 4
- Weight 9-11
- Trainer A Charlton
- Jockey P Robinson
always towards rear
Zonergem
23- Form 26-3
- Age 4
- Weight 9-10
- Trainer Lady Herries
- Jockey S Sanders
prominent, every chance when swerved right under pressure 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
Lanos (POL)
18- Form 32130-6
- Age 4
- Weight 9-9
- Trainer J A Osborne
- Jockey S W Kelly
soon pressing leader, weakened quickly 4f out
- Form 021-0
- Age 4
- Weight 9-8
- Trainer W J Haggas
- Jockey Johnny Murtagh
close up, outpaced and ridden along over 2f out, switched left inside final furlong, stayed on to take 2nd final 75 yards
- Form 0333-00
- Age 4
- Weight 9-7
- Trainer R Hannon
- Jockey Lee Newman
in touch, ridden along 4f out, weakened
Coppermalt (USA)
237- Form 0430-
- Age 4
- Weight 9-7
- Trainer P Harris
- Jockey S J Drowne
tracked leaders, every chance when bumped 2f out, weakened final furlong
Shore Vision
16- Form 0/0336-0
- Age 4
- Weight 9-7
led at good pace, ridden and headed inside final 2f, soon weakened
Fool On The Hill
190- Form 062215-
- Age 5
- Weight 9-7
- Trainer L G Cottrell
- Jockey L P Keniry
held up, steady headway 5f out, challenging when bumped 2f out, soon led, ridden and ran on well final furlong
- Form 631502
- Age 4
- Weight 9-6
- Trainer K Bell
- Jockey D R McCabe
steadied start, held up and always behind
- Form 163400-
- Age 4
- Weight 9-4
held up, steady headway on rails 3f out, stayed on, not troubled leaders
Nashira
231- Form 310/00-
- Age 4
- Weight 9-4
- Trainer M Blanshard
- Jockey M Tebbutt
in mid-division, weakened 3f out
- Form 0032-00
- Age 4
- Weight 9-4
- Trainer R Hannon
- Jockey Dane O'Neill
close up, hard ridden and weakened approaching final furlong
- Form 05006-0
- Age 6
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer Miss Jacqueline S Doyle
- Jockey C Rutter
held up and behind, effort to chase leaders when hung left under pressure over 2f out, soon weakened
- Form 521-212
- Age 4
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer P & O Cole
- Jockey D Holland
held up, smooth headway going well 3f out, every chance when bumped 2f out, soon ridden, chased winner approaching final furlong, one-paced and lost 2nd final 75 yards
- Form 4020-0
- Age 4
- Weight 9-2
- Trainer Miss K Boutflower
- Jockey G Hind
behind, stayed on final 2f, never nearer
In depth
Verdict
This may not be as competitive as the size of the field would imply with few coming in to the race in top form. A notable exception is Siena Star who followed up an all-weather success with a fine effort at Folkestone when possibly given too much to do. The extra furlong will be in his favour and he still looks well treated on his old form. Pairing has been well placed on the all-weather but has struggled back on turf but Kew Green is lightly raced and may do better at this longer trip after finishing in mid-division on his handicap bow at Ascot over a mile. Cut Rate has been kept busy but is holding his form well as he showed in the same Ascot race last time while Zonergem should be sharper for his return and is another to consider.