Racecards
14:40 Plumpton
Totepool Handicap Hurdle (Class D)
- 8 Runners
- Distance: 3m 1f 110y
- Going: Good, Good to Firm in places
- Surface: Turf
- Form 0/015UP-
- Age 9
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 117
- Trainer R H Buckler
- Jockey W T Kennedy
held up in rear, headway under pressure to chase leading trio after 3 out, switched left soon after last, stayed on well flat, not reach winner
- Form 22P222
- Age 7
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 114
- Trainer J & A O'Neill
- Jockey A P McCoy
raced wide, held up, under pressure after 3 out, stayed on to take poor 3rd last
- Form 18/8P-31
- Age 6
- Weight 10-10
- Official Rating 101
- Trainer Miss E C Lavelle
- Jockey B Fenton
led 2nd to 6th, weakened soon after 3 out
- Form 32-1543
- Age 5
- Weight 10-8
- Official Rating 99
- Trainer R H Alner
- Jockey A Thornton
tracked leader 3rd, led 6th, narrowly headed 2 out, chased winner and every chance last, not quicken and lost 2nd near finish
- Form FP04-P5
- Age 7
- Weight 10-6
- Official Rating 97
- Trainer M F Harris
- Jockey C Poste
prominent, lost place 6th, driven 9th, well behind 4 out
- Form 7-35428
- Age 7
- Weight 10-4
- Official Rating 95
held up, headway to chase leading pair 3 out, 4th and weakening when stumbled 2 out, finished tired
Touch of Fate
161- Form 46-5
- Age 6
- Weight 10-4
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer R Rowe
- Jockey B J Crowley
close up, driven to lead 2 out, held on under pressure flat
Meticulous (USA)
339- Form 8358R0-
- Age 7
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 86
- Trainer K J Burke
- Jockey P Merrigan
held up, weakened after 3 out, tailed off and pulled up before next
In depth
Verdict
Mylo keeps finding one too good and it may be the case again today as Glacial Evening is given the vote, Brigadier Benson is another expected to run well. Rob Buckler's nine-year-old didn't appear to take to fencing during last winter, but his hurdles form this time last year was excellent. He beat The Lyme Volunteer in emphatic fashion at Huntingdon. That was after a six month break so we know he goes well fresh and he looks the best option here. Mylo is also reverting to the smaller obstacles following his decent efforts in novice chases. He does look a little high in the weights but should still be involved in the finish. Brigadier Benson wasn't beaten far behind New Time at Towcester recently and looks to be progressing. Meanwhile Touch Of Fate can also be given each-way chances following three promising runs, however Glacial Evening looks the pick of the weights today and gets the decision.
Formwatch
Glacial Evening (IRE) 9-2 (11-4) Held up, behind when pulled up at the 7th in race won by Kenzo Iii (10-11) at Ludlow 3m beg chs (E) gs in Feb, 10 ran.
Mylo 11-4fav (11-0) Held up towards rear, headway from 10th, ridden, stayed on from 3 out, mistake last, no extra flat, 2nd of 9, 8l behind Detonateur (11-0) at Fontwell 2m 4f beg chs (D) gd.
Glacial Delight (IRE) 7-2 (11-12) Held up towards rear, smooth headway from 7th, led on bit 3 out, clear next, comfortably, won at Exeter 2m 6f nov hcp hdl 0-100 (E) frm beating Moorland Monarch (11-0) by 8l, 9 ran.
Brigadier Benson (IRE) 7-2 (11-12) Tracked leaders, ridden when headed 2 out, stayed on same pace, 3rd of 5, 5l behind New Time (11-1) at Towcester 2m 5f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (E) gf.
Rollo (IRE) 6-1 (10-7) Led until 4th, chased leader until 11th, mistake next, soon weakened, 5th of 6, 48l behind Castlemore (11-0) at Exeter 2m 7f beg chs (E) frm.
Sound Skin (IRE) 15-2 (11-10) Held up, towards rear, effort 3 out, never dangerous, 8th of 11, 30l behind Rare Coincidence (11-4) at Market Rasen 2m 1f cnd hcp hdl 0-100 (F) gd.
Touch of Fate 3-1 (11-2) Mid-division, ridden approaching 3 out, soon weakened, 5th of 9, 33l behind Flintoff (10-11) at Towcester 2m 5f mdn hdl (E) gf in May.
Meticulous (USA) 10-1 (10-8) Towards rear, some progress from 6 out, no extra under pressure from next, 14th of 16, well behind Paumafi (11-4) at Wexford 2m 4f hcp hdl gs in Nov.