Racecards
16:10 Newton Abbot
Levy Board Standard Open National Hunt Flat (Class H)
- 9 Runners
- Distance: 2m 1f
- Going: Heavy
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer D R Gandolfo
- Jockey L Stephens
held up in rear, ridden and some headway over 3f out, stayed on, never troubled leaders
- Age 4
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer J & A O'Neill
- Jockey L Cooper
held up in touch, headway 6f out, chased winner and ridden 2f out, one pace
Grey Brother
28- Form 03
- Age 4
- Weight 11-4
held up in touch, headway over 5f out, chased winner and ridden 2f out, one pace
- Form 4
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer B J Llewellyn
- Jockey Wayne Hutchinson
led, headed 5f out, soon ridden and weakened
- Age 4
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer Noel T Chance
- Jockey S Durack
held up, headway 5f out, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer N Hawke
- Jockey Timmy Murphy
chased leaders until ridden and weakened over 5f out
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
always prominent, went 2nd halfway, led 5f out, pushed clear 2f out, ran on well
- Age 5
- Weight 10-13
- Trainer P F Nicholls
- Jockey Ruby Walsh
held up in touch, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
In depth
Verdict
A race in which the market may prove the best guide but the TEAMTALK selection is Sixo. He is from a top yard that has a good record in these types of races. The gelding by Roselier is bred for stamina and should relish the ground. Gala Performance is another to consider as he to is from a top stable and this gelding by Theatrical is worth a cautionary look in the market. New Mischief is also well bred but his pedigree suggests he will be better on faster ground. Of those with experience Grey Brother looks the one to be on as his third behind the well regarded Longterm reads well in the context of this race. The remainder that have run need to show much improved form to take a hand in the finish.