Racecards
12:50 Plumpton
Southern Fm Novices' Hurdle (Class D)
- 10 Runners
- Distance: 2m
- Going: Soft, Heavy in places
- Age 4
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer S Dow
- Jockey M Batchelor
in rear, headway after 4th, weakened after 3 out, pulled up before 2 out
- Age 4
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer S Dow
- Jockey B Hitchcott
behind, lost touch 4th, pulled up soon afterwards
- Age 5
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer Mrs A Perrett
- Jockey L P Aspell
close up, led after 4th, clear before last, pushed out easily
- Form 4-5
- Age 4
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer Ian Williams
- Jockey S Durack
held up behind, headway before 3 out, left remote 3rd 2 out, tailed off
- Age 5
- Weight 10-12
pulled hard, hit 1st and 2nd, led till 4th, soon lost touch, pulled up before 3 out
- Age 4
- Weight 10-12
pulled hard, tracked leader, ridden and weakened after 3 out, left in remote 4th 2 out, tailed off
- Age 4
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer P F Nicholls
- Jockey J Tizzard
held up, chased leader after 4th, effort before 2 out, soon hard ridden, no chance of winner
- Form 4/
- Age 7
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer N J Gifford
- Jockey D Laverty
held up in mid-division, ridden after 3 out, 3rd and beaten when fell 2 out
- Form 00-04
- Age 4
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer C L Tizzard
- Jockey K Burke
held up mid-division, weakened after 3 out, pulled up before 2 out
- Age 4
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer Miss I Craig
- Jockey J Culloty
always behind, no chance when pulled up before 2 out,
In depth
Verdict
The experience of Forzacurity may prove decisive against some promising recruits to timber such as Big Moment, Highland Reel and Garde Champetre. Forzacurity has already shown his worth, having posted a very easy win in selling company at Newton Abbot on his return to hurdling. He came off second best in a barging match with Saafend Rocket at Plumpton 10 days ago, in what was a slightly better affair and faces potentially better rivals now. However, he does have the advantage fitness-wise, and his experience will stand him in good stead. Big Moment took on much better company than the selection on the Flat and is one to follow if taking to timber. A stayer on the level, he will do better over further over the next few weeks. Highland Reel was a miler on the Flat who did not win too often, but might take to the game, while Garde Champetre is owned by the Million In Mind Partnership and will be found opportunities by Paul Nicholls. The reappearing Kercabellec adds to an interesting affair, that can go to the fitter Forzacurity.