Racecards
15:25 Nottingham
Go Racing In The Midlands Handicap (Class E) (Class E)
- 17 Runners
- Distance: 5f 13y
- Going: Good, Good to Soft in places
Full Pitch
11- Form 1/0061
- Age 8
- Weight 10-0
- Trainer W Jenks
- Jockey V Slattery
raced far side, slow into stride, in touch, effort 2f out, weakened final furlong
- Form 403/06
- Age 4
- Weight 10-0
raced far side, behind, kept on final furlong, never reached leaders
- Form 050-302
- Age 5
- Weight 9-13
- Trainer J Wainwright
- Jockey R Winston
led stands' side, ridden 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
Parkside Pursuit
222- Form 060200-
- Age 6
- Weight 9-12
- Trainer J Bradley
- Jockey Hayley Turner
raced stands' side, chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
- Form 4-32431
- Age 5
- Weight 9-12
- Trainer R Brotherton
- Jockey J F Egan
raced stands' side, chased leader, ridden over 2f out, led group inside final furlong, ran on
- Form 60-3012
- Age 4
- Weight 9-9
- Trainer W Brisbourne
- Jockey B Swarbrick
raced far side, in touch, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
Marinaite
16- Form 21522
- Age 3
- Weight 9-9
- Trainer S R Bowring
- Jockey J Bramhill
raced stands' side, chased leaders over 3f
- Form 06000-0
- Age 10
- Weight 9-8
raced far side, always towards rear
Smirfys Night
651- Form 421005/
- Age 5
- Weight 9-7
- Trainer D Nicholls
- Jockey T Eaves
raced far side, slow into stride, in touch, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
Multahab
43- Form 55-2424
- Age 5
- Weight 9-7
- Trainer Miss Gay Kelleway
- Jockey C Lowther
raced far side, chased leaders 4f
- Form 331-100
- Age 4
- Weight 9-6
- Trainer P A Blockley
- Jockey D Nolan
soon ridden, never better than mid-division
- Form 606000
- Age 7
- Weight 9-5
- Trainer P Felgate
- Jockey Dale Gibson
raced far side, prominent, ridden and edged right over 1f out, stayed on
- Form 6-30205
- Age 9
- Weight 9-4
- Trainer Julian Poulton
- Jockey G Carter
raced far side, behind, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on, nearest at finish
- Form 1000-00
- Age 5
- Weight 9-2
raced far side, made all, clear over 1f out, driven out
- Form 000-000
- Age 4
- Weight 9-2
- Trainer B McMahon
- Jockey Graham Gibbons
raced far side, chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace
- Form 05-6040
- Age 4
- Weight 8-13
- Trainer P McEntee
- Jockey Lisa Jones
raced far side, started slowly, always behind
In depth
Verdict
A really tough one to call as many hold solid claims on the best of their efforts. However, Astyanax fits the typical profile of a Sir Mark Prescott horse at this time of year and, as such no chances are taken and with the four-year-old today. There are numerous dangers though and Head To Kerry, Glory Quest and Mexican Pete are all worth noting in the betting, while Individual Talents is a filly that is worth a try at this trip and should be considered if supported. In contrast to Sahaat, who has failed to live up to his French form since he joined Jamie Osborne and he is one to be wary of for the time being. Therefore, Astyanax, who relished this trip when he was last see out, looks to be a more reliable option today. The son of Hector Protector also did well to finish within four lengths of Misternando at Chepstow last July and, as this is the time of year his stable just start to get going, Astyanax can get the ball rolling towards the winner's enclosure if all goes well today.