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Charlie Bateman 50th Birthday Mares' Only Maiden Hurdle (Class E)
- 13 Runners
- Distance: 2m 1f
- Going: Good to Firm, Good in places
- Form 40/4U03
- Age 7
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer J Mullins
- Jockey Mr R Young
held up in touch, ridden and weakened from 3 out, pulled up soon after
- Form 00P2
- Age 5
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer A King
- Jockey R Thornton
mid-division, headway 4th, weakened from 3 out, pulled up before next
- Form 4F2F6P
- Age 5
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer Mrs N Sharpe
- Jockey J Mogford
led, headed 5th, weakened after 3 out
Classy Clare
114- Form P
- Age 5
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer J Bradley
- Jockey Jimmy McCarthy
held up towards rear, soon tailed off, pulled up before 5th
- Form P3P600
- Age 8
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer F Tucker
- Jockey P J Brennan
held up, ridden and headway 5th, left 2nd last, no extra flat
- Form P/PP
- Age 9
- Weight 10-12
mid-division, ridden 5th, weakened from 3 out, pulled up before next
- Form 0232
- Age 5
- Weight 10-12
chased leader, headway on bit to lead 5th, soon clear, mistake 3 out, 15 lengths clear when fell 2 out
La Marette
32- Form 555P54
- Age 5
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer R Hodges
- Jockey L P Aspell
prominent, ridden 3 out, headway and went 2nd soon after, left in lead 2 out, driven out
Regardez-Moi
11- Form 6B5666
- Age 6
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer Miss M Bragg
- Jockey S Stronge
held up towards rear, ridden and no impression from 3 out, behind when mistake last
- Form 0-3U04
- Age 6
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer A J Wilson
- Jockey V Slattery
mid-division, ridden and weakened from 5th, pulled up before 2 out, broke blood vessel
Solo Dancer
92- Form P-6PFFP
- Age 5
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer Mrs H Bridges
- Jockey Miss Lucy Bridges
prominent, ridden after 5th, stayed on one pace from 3 out
Taksina
48- Form 005
- Age 4
- Weight 10-7
- Trainer R Buckler
- Jockey A Honeyball
mid-division, ridden 5th, weakened from 3 out
In depth
Verdict
A truly dire affair where quantity severely outweighs quality. Kilmeny doesn't look to be the easiest of rides but on bare figures, she only has to be pointed in the right direction to take this contest. La Marette is exposed at selling grade and could probably do with a step up in trip. That said, Kilmeny did need to be given the full McCoy treatment to stay the trip last time so if she wonders around, Ron Hodges charge could pick up the pieces.Artemise produced her best run for some time at Exeter but doesn't look to be one of Alan King's stars while there is little to suggest that a step back in trip will suit Ambience Lady.