Racecards
15:20 Plumpton
Weatherbys Printing Maiden Hurdle (Class 4)
- 9 Runners
- Distance: 2m
- Going: Good to Firm
- Surface: Turf
- £4,500 added
- Form 42F-4P7
- Age 7
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer M Scudamore
- Jockey T Scudamore
in touch in 7th until slipped up on bend after 5th
Bob Baileys
26- Age 5
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer P R Chamings
- Jockey Jimmy McCarthy
in touch, ridden and struggling approaching 3 out
- Form 7-80365
- Age 8
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 100
- Trainer L Wells
- Jockey R Thornton
tracked leaders to 4 out, regained 2nd next, led 2 out, in command last, drew clear flat
Count Kristo
22- Form 055
- Age 5
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 102
- Trainer B G Powell
- Jockey T Siddall
led, tried to run out 4 out, strongly pressed next, ridden and headed 2 out, held soon after, one pace
- Form 6-63762
- Age 5
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 90
- Trainer G & J Moore
- Jockey J E Moore
chased leaders, driven along and outpaced approaching 3 out, stayed on from next, took poor 3rd soon after last
Massive Way (GR)
151- Form P
- Age 7
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer P R Chamings
- Jockey T Doyle
not fluent, behind, reminders 4th, struggling and no chance from 4 out
- Age 6
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer G Prodromou
- Jockey Mr Matthew Smith
in touch, headway 6th, chased leading trio when blundered 3 out, weakened before next
- Form 10-3
- Age 5
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer M Wigham
- Jockey N D Fehily
tracked leaders, went 2nd 4 out to next, ridden and outpaced soon after, lost poor 3rd soon after last
In depth
Verdict
A good run from Zizou in the opener will enhance the claims of Krasivi's Boy, however we will give a narrow vote to Bob Baileys, with Classic Role and Count Kristo also capable of getting into the mix. The selection was rated just 48 on the flat but has a very good jumps influence in his pedigree. He is by Mister Baileys out of a Bob's Return mare and he could be the type to improve over obstacles. Krasivi's Boy looked the likely winner last time out but was collared close home by Zizou. In the context of this poor event it wasn't a bad contest and he should prove hard to beat. Classic Role and Count Kristo have both shown ability and can get involved in the finish, but Bob Baileys is from a yard that do well with their flat recruits and he can make a winning debut.
Formwatch
Amore Mio (IRE) 66-1 (10-10) Held up rear, headway approaching 5th, ridden and weakened 2 out, 7th of 14, 30l behind Gentle John (11-3) at Chepstow 2m nh mdn hdl (4) gd.
Bob Baileys 9-2 (8-10) Hampered and lost place after 2f, ridden and kept on final 2f, never dangerous, 6th of 12, 10l behind Feelin Irie (8-11) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-50 (6) fbs in Mar (Flat).
Classic Role 9-4fav (11-2) In touch, close up when mistake 6 and weakened before next, 5th of 13, 24l behind Liakoura (11-2) at Plumpton 2m mdn hdl (4) gf.
Count Kristo 8-1 (10-13) Held up in rear, headway 5th, ridden to chase leaders 3 out, weakened 2 out, 5th of 11, 24l behind Ingratitude (10-7) at N Abbot 2m 1f nov hdl (4) gf.
King's Minstrel (IRE) 100-1 (11-0) Led and soon clear, reduced lead and headed soon after 4 out, weakened rapidly, tailed off, 17th of 18, well behind Special Envoy (11-6) at Newbury 2m nov hdl (4) gs in Mar.
Krasivi's Boy (USA) 9-4fav (11-0) Held up, driven and struggling 3 out, rallied on outside from 2 out, hard driven and kept on flat to take 2nd towards finish, unable to reach winner, 2nd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Zizou (10-8) at Plumpton 2m hdl 0-90 (5) gf.
Massive Way (GR) 100-1 (11-0) Always towards rear, lost touch 5th, beaten when pulled up 2 out in race won by Ouninpohja (11-0) at Taunton 2m 1f mdn hdl (4) gd in Nov, 14 ran.
Rocca's Boy (IRE) 5-1 (11-6) Held up in touch, headway halfway, chased winner 3f out, no extra and lost 2nd place close home, 3rd of 11, 12l behind Indian Storm (10-6) at Sedgefield 2m 1f nhf (6) gd in Nov.