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15:15 Newbury

Gardner Mechanical Services 'National Hunt' Maiden Hurdle (Class D)

  • 8 Runners
  • Distance: 2m 110y
  • Going: Good (Chase: Good to Soft in places)
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 4m 4.90s
  • 8 Ran
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1
Silk -

Only Vintage (USA)

16/1

    2
    Silk -

    Moonstream

    14/1

      3
      Silk -

      Secret Ploy

      7/4

        2
        Silk - Royal Blue, Yellow sash, chevrons on sleeves, Royal Blue cap, Yellow diamond

        Forager

        552
        50/1
        • Form 1-
        • Age 5
        • Weight 11-2

        in rear, weakened 4 out

        3
        Silk - ROYAL BLUE, ORANGE disc, ORANGE and ROYAL BLUE striped sleeves and cap

        Manners (IRE)

        14
        4/5
        • Form 1-1
        • Age 6
        • Weight 11-2

        held up towards rear, headway 5th, close up when bad mistake 3 out, not recover

        4
        Silk - Purple, Gold braid, Scarlet sleeves, Black velvet cap, Gold fringe

        Moonstream

        285
        14/1
        • Form 11-
        • Age 4
        • Weight 11-2

        tracked leader throughout, ridden to chase winner 3 out, no impression

        5
        Silk - Black and Pink diabolo, halved sleeves, Pink cap

        Notanotherdonkey (IRE)

        14
        66/1
        • Form 003-30
        • Age 4
        • Weight 11-2

        led, clear when hit 4th, ridden and headed approaching 3 out, weakened

        6
        Silk - Purple, primrose diamond, collar and sleeves, quartered cap

        Only Vintage (USA)

        26
        16/1
        • Form 6410-F
        • Age 4
        • Weight 11-2

        held up in touch, headway 5th, led approaching 3 out, driven 2 out, pushed out, comfortable

        7
        Silk - Red, Purple star and star on cap

        Secret Ploy

        288
        7/4
        • Form 111-
        • Age 4
        • Weight 11-2

        tracked leaders, ridden and lost place 4th, headway approaching next, ridden to chase leaders 3 out, one pace flat

        8
        Silk - Yellow and Black stripes, Yellow sleeves, Black stars, Yellow cap, Black star

        Supreme Return

        266
        66/1
        • Form 50-
        • Age 5
        • Weight 11-2

        held up towards rear, driven and headway 5th, weakened 3 out

        9
        Silk - Yellow, Black chevron, check sleeves

        The Listener (IRE)

        25
        100/1
        • Form 50
        • Age 5
        • Weight 11-2

        towards rear, ridden and stayed on for poor 4th from 3 out

        1
        NR

        Boundary House

        25
        • Form 00P-0
        • Age 6
        • Weight 11-2

        Nonrunner

        In depth

        Verdict

        Yet another tricky event with four unbeaten horses to watch out for Manners, Forager, Moonstream and Secret Ploy, with the last named just getting the nod. Hughie Morrison does well with his hurdlers and this four-year-old could be another good recruit for the yard having landed a hat-trick of victories in bumpers last season. He left the best while last beating some very good sorts over the course. If he is fit after eight months off he could be the one to be on. Manners also comes here following two bumper victories and is sure to go close for top connections. Forager was most impressive when beating some decent types on his first visit to the racecourse in May. But a bigger threat to the selection may be provided by Nicky Henderson's Moonstream who landed two bumpers last season in great style, despite running green. He is very well regarded by the stable and can make his presence felt over hurdles before one day becoming a decent fencer. So a very difficult contest to access, all four main contenders will have been well schooled, but we just give the vote to Secret Ploy.