Racecards
14:20 Plumpton
Vantis Maiden Hurdle (Class 5)
- 11 Runners
- Distance: 2m
- Going: Good to Firm
- Surface: Turf
- £3,000 added
- Form P7
- Age 6
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer J Akehurst
- Jockey S Durack
held up in 4th, hit 6th, kept on same pace from 3 out, lost modest 4th near finish
- Form 525385
- Age 8
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 77
- Trainer P Butler
- Jockey Miss Zoe Lilly
held up towards rear, disputing modest 5th when blundered 3 out, one pace and no impression after
- Form P6-U989
- Age 7
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 72
- Trainer N J Hawke
- Jockey D R Dennis
led, clear after 2nd, reduced advantage before 6th, headed just before 3 out, weakened soon after
- Form 75/9P-7P
- Age 10
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 64
- Trainer S D Dixon
- Jockey Mr R J Kirk
chased leader 2nd, ridden before 5th, lost 2nd and weakened soon after, tailed off
- Form 7P409
- Age 5
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer Mrs L C Jewell
- Jockey W Marston
mid-division struggling under pressure soon after 3 out
- Form 676
- Age 5
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 102
- Trainer G & J Moore
- Jockey J E Moore
held up towards rear and well off the pace, rapid headway before 3 out, mistake and switched sharply right 3 out, challenged going best 2 out, led before last, edged left flat, ridden out and in command final 100 yards
- Form 55P3
- Age 4
- Weight 10-9
- Official Rating 108
- Trainer D Pipe
- Jockey T Scudamore
chased leaders, tracked leader before 6th, every chance when hit 3 out, ridden and close up 2 out, weakened after last
- Form 47
- Age 4
- Weight 10-9
- Trainer Mouse Hamilton-fairley
- Jockey R J Killoran
held up disputing 4th, headway to 3rd before 6th, led 3 out, ridden and joined 2 out, headed before last, kept on after last until no extra final 100 yards
- Age 4
- Weight 10-9
- Trainer Mrs L C Jewell
- Jockey E Dehdashti
always in rear, tailed off 4th, pulled up before 2 out
- Form 09-52P
- Age 6
- Weight 10-7
always behind, tailed off 6th
- Form 4P4-
- Age 5
- Weight 10-7
- Official Rating 100
towards rear, stayed on from 2 out, kept on into modest 4th, near finish
In depth
Verdict
A race that won't take a great deal of winning and VIA GALILEI is selected with Confide In Me and Ghaill Force on the shortlist. The selection had decent form on the flat in Ireland before joining Gary Moore and while he has been well held on two recent starts over hurdles, it is worth noting that this is a massive drop in class. Confide In Me looked quirky on the level though is entirely capable in a modest race if he can stay the two miles. Ghaill Force has a 7lb claimer aboard. He was well fancied for a similar event at the course last time out. Brandy Butter is tried in a tongue strap. Exposed at plating class, there is a bit to do though David Pipe's yard are among the winners. Mid Wicket might improve for this faster surface. Via Galieli is the call.
Formwatch
Confide In Me 66-1 (10-8) Raced keenly, led, not fluent 2nd, soon headed, lost place after 3rd, closed 5th, weakened approaching 2 out, 7th of 15, well behind Captain Chris (10-12) at Kempton 2m nh nov hdl (4) gd in Mar.
Ghaill Force 7-1 (11-1) Held up in touch, chased leaders 6th, weakened next, 5th of 7, 41l behind Gamesters Lady (11-8) at Plumpton 2m hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gs in Mar.
How Realee (IRE) 50-1 (11-0) In rear, not always fluent, mistake 3rd, no chance 6th, blundered last, 9th of 12, 48l behind Tora Petcha (10-9) at Stratford 2m sell hdl (5) gd in Jul.
Iveragh Lad (IRE) 100-1 (10-5) Held up in touch, lost place halfway, behind when pulled up 2 out, in a race won by Bangkok Pete (10-12) at Fontwell 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) sft in Dec, 13 ran.
King Kieren (IRE) 100-1 (11-0) Always towards rear, mistakes 1st and next, reminders after 4th, struggling in rear 3 out, tailed off, 9th of 11, well behind Dean's Grange (11-0) at Kempton 2m NH mdn hdl (4) gd.
Via Galilei (IRE) 10-1 (11-1) Held up well in rear, not fluent 5th, went 8th when blundered 2 out, never in contantion, 6th of 15, well behind Captain Chris (10-12) at Kempton 2m nh nov hdl (4) gd in Mar.
Brandy Butter 66-1 (10-7) Held up in rear, steady headway from 3 out, 4th approaching 2 out, keeping on when left 3rd last, 3rd of 12, 11l behind Organisateur (11-1) at Taunton 2m 3f nh nov hdl (4) gs.
Mid Wicket (USA) 20-1 (10-7) Held up mid-division, headway to go in touch approaching 4 out, weakened after next, 7th of 12, 27l behind Coup Royale (11-0) at Plumpton 2m mdn hdl (5) sft in Mar.
Spring Bridge (IRE) 66-1 (8-4) Behind, some late headway, never nearer, 7th of 10, 6l behind Woolston Ferry (9-1) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Mar (flat).
Chaser's War (IRE) 50-1 (10-9) Always behind, struggling 6th, tailed off 3 out, soon pulled up, in a race won by Manele Bay (10-12) at Fontwell 2m 2f mrs nov hdl (4) hvy in Mar, 7 ran.
What's For Tea 50-1 (10-2) Soon off the pace in mid-division, stayed on approaching 2 out, never in contention, 4th of 9, 16l behind Tobago Bay (11-12) at Plumpton 2m 4yo nov hdl (4) gd in Apr '09.