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17:00 Plumpton
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- 4 Runners
- Distance: 2m 214y
- Going: Good (Watered)
- Surface: Turf
- £6,000 added
- Winner: £3,899
- 2nd: £1,145
- 3rd: £572
- 4th: £286
- Form 33U5U-0
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 105
- Trainer N J Gifford
- Jockey L P Aspell
chased winner until 3rd, went 2nd again 8th until slightly outpaced before 2 out, went 2nd and stayed on again from last, held by winner
- Form P-421F2
- Age 6
- Weight 11-11
- Official Rating 104
- Trainer D G Bridgwater
- Jockey Jake Hodson
made all, jumped right at times, clear until 3rd, clear again before 8th until 2 out, driven out
- Form 62-3338
- Age 6
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer Tim Vaughan
- Jockey R Johnson
held up, went 2nd 3rd until mistake 8th, mistake and weakened 3 out, pulled up before next
- Form P24465
- Age 7
- Weight 10-2
- Official Rating 81
- Trainer P Henderson
- Jockey T J O'Brien
held up, not fluent 4th, closed 4 out, went 2nd before 2 out until not fluent last, stayed on
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
Stars Royale has been placed in a point-to-point but his form over hurdles went downhill after a promising start. Danmurphysdoor's form over timber also left much to be desired but Mount Vesuvius did manage a couple of wins in minor company over the smaller obstacles, though has yet to place in four tries over fences. THE YANK has worn a hood in his last three starts and also has cheekpieces on here. He's clearly not straightforward but looks capable when concentrating and should be too good for these.
Formwatch
Stars Royale (IRE) 13-2 (11-0) Led to 6th, led again 4 out, headed 3 out, soon weakened, 10th of 13, dist behind Towering (11-0) at Fontwell 2m 4f mdn (5) gd in May.
The Yank 5-4fav (11-3) Led, shaken up and joined when not fluent last, soon headed and beaten, one pace, 2nd of 6, 2 1/4l behind Days Ahead (11-12) at Newton Abbot 2m hcp (4) gd in Sep.
Danmurphysdoor (IRE) 17-2 (11-10) Tracked leader, led 2nd, headed 2 out, soon weakened, last of 8, dist behind Carnaross (11-0) at Cartmel 2m 1f hcp (5) gs in Aug.
Mount Vesuvius (IRE) 8-1 (10-11) Held up in rear, hit 3rd, hampered 5th, closing when not fluent 8th, outpaced next, weakened 3 out, 5th of 9, 33 3/4l behind Ashcott Boy (11-8) at Worcester 2m hcp (5) gd in Oct.