Racecards
14:05 Newton Abbot
Smirnoff Vodka Juvenile Novices' Hurdle (Class E)
- 10 Runners
- Distance: 2m 1f
- Going: Good
- Age 3
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer P F Nicholls
- Jockey Mr R M P McNally
always tracking leaders, led after 3 out, hampered approaching next, ran green and quickened clear approaching last, comfortably
- Form 5
- Age 3
- Weight 10-12
chased leaders, ridden and weakened approaching 3 out
- Form 43
- Age 3
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer John Berry
- Jockey J Culloty
tracked leader, left in lead 2nd, headed after 4th, led again approaching 3 out, soon headed and weakened
- Form P
- Age 3
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer Nick Williams
- Jockey T Scudamore
held up and behind, headway approaching 5th, ridden after 3 out, beaten when hampered and left 3rd 2 out
- Age 3
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer N Hawke
- Jockey A Thornton
tracked leaders, led after 4th, ridden and headed approaching 3 out, soon weakened
- Age 3
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer P Hobbs & J White
- Jockey R Wakley
tracked leaders, ridden approaching 3 out, 3rd and beaten when fell next
- Age 3
- Weight 10-7
- Trainer Mrs P Dutfield
- Jockey P Holley
held up in touch, headway after 3 out, soon ridden, no impression
- Age 3
- Weight 10-7
led and raced keen, stumbled badly and unseated rider 2nd
- Age 3
- Weight 10-7
- Trainer R Baker
- Jockey V Slattery
mid-division, mistake and hampered 2nd, behind from next, tailed off from 6th
- Age 3
- Weight 10-7
soon behind, tailed off from 5th, pulled up after 3 out
In depth
Verdict
Ela d'Argent was a one mile winner on the flat and is confidently expected to make a winning debut over hurdles in the hands of Tony McCoy as he goes on any ground and will have been well schooled. Ashton Vale is another to consider on his hurdling bow he was placed on the flat and ran as if this trip would suit. Diamond Darren has shown form over hurdles he was s third behind Sunridge Fairy last time out and that horse has won again since. Dizzy Tart regressed on the flat but if the hurdles have sharpened her up she could go well. Risker is also worth a look in the market as he has shown a modicum of ability on the flat and is from a shrewd yard.