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14:30 Newton Abbot

Pot Black Handicap Hurdle (Class D)

  • 4 Runners
  • Distance: 2m 1f
  • Going: Good to Firm
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 4m 0.00s
  • 4 Ran
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Silk -

Brooksie

6/1

    1
    Silk - Mauve, Grey star and star on cap

    Valfonic

    33 v
    9/4
    • Form 0U1-115
    • Age 4
    • Weight 11-10

    held up in 4th, headway to lead after 5th, ridden after next, soon headed, weakened quickly, eased

    2
    Silk - Royal Blue, Red spots, Black cap, White spots

    Ragdale Hall (USA)

    17
    7/4
    • Form 2-213
    • Age 5
    • Weight 11-8

    tracked leader, led approaching 3rd, ridden and rider dropped whip approaching 2 out, one-paced when headed last

    3
    Silk - YELLOW, DARK BLUE hollow box, armlets and cap

    Brooksie

    5 v
    6/1
    • Form P31-251
    • Age 7
    • Weight 11-5

    tracked leaders, slightly outpaced approaching 3 out, stayed on well approaching 2 out, strong run to lead last, driven out

    4
    Silk - DARK BLUE and WHITE check, DARK BLUE sleeves, WHITE cap, DARK BLUE star

    Persian King (IRE)

    35
    5/2
    • Form 5/66-2
    • Age 5
    • Weight 10-5

    led, headed approaching 3rd, tracked leader, ridden after 3 out, weakening when not fluent 2 out

    In depth

    Verdict

    Valfonic has picked up a couple of weak handicaps at Southwell and Worcester this term but has not impressed with his hurdling technique and had his limitations exposed last time. Martin Pipe's charge may prove vulnerable off his current mark but Ragdale Hall, a fair performer on the level, has shown plenty of ability in novice events (comfortable Uttoxeter winner last month) and may have more to offer off a potentially lenient mark on his handicap bow. Brooksie will find this tough under a 7lb penalty having had nothing to spare at Worcester last last week.