Racecards
16:40 Sedgefield
Wbx.com - No Commission On Big Races Handicap Chase (Class 4)
- 15 Runners
- Distance: 3m 3f
- Going: Good to Firm
- Surface: Turf
- £6,500 added
- Form 2F3-1PP
- Age 8
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 105
- Trainer P & M Bowen
- Jockey T J O'Brien
chased leaders, 4th and no impression when mistake 2 out, weakened last
- Form 22546-9
- Age 11
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 103
- Trainer Tim Vaughan
- Jockey D Laverty
blundered 1st, behind, blundered 12th, never dangerous
- Form 325-44P
- Age 9
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 99
- Trainer J & A O'Neill
- Jockey A P McCoy
tracked leaders, outpaced 3 out, weakened from next
- Form 28321/7
- Age 10
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer Evan Williams
- Jockey Christian Williams
chased leaders, lost place 11th, soon weakened, pulled up before next
- Form U057FU
- Age 6
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 92
always behind, tailed off when pulled up before 12th
- Form 23-1P23
- Age 7
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 90
- Trainer J W F Aynsley
- Jockey B S Hughes
in touch, went 2nd 6th, blundered 12th, challenged 3 out, every chance next, no extra approaching last, lost 2nd last
- Form 1-45661
- Age 9
- Weight 10-10
- Official Rating 89
led, headed 3 out, weakened next
- Form PP-22U3
- Age 9
- Weight 10-7
- Official Rating 86
- Trainer A Sadik
- Jockey Charlie Studd
mid-division, weakened 4 out, behind when pulled up before 2 out
- Form 312P-U0
- Age 11
- Weight 10-3
- Official Rating 82
- Trainer Micky Hammond
- Jockey F Keniry
chased leaders, ridden 3 out, stayed on same pace from next, no impression, finished lame
- Form B22-412
- Age 9
- Weight 10-2
- Official Rating 81
- Trainer P A Blockley
- Jockey Michael Murphy
held up mid-division, headway and in touch 11th, led 3 out to clear approaching last, driven out, easily
- Form 3P97-82
- Age 8
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 79
- Trainer P D Niven
- Jockey P Buchanan
slowly away, soon detached in rear, tailed off when pulled up after 12th
- Form 115-245
- Age 10
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 77
- Trainer A M Crow
- Jockey Ryan Mania
mid-division, driven 3 out, 7th approaching last, kept on under pressure flat, never troubled leaders
- Form PPP/8-03
- Age 11
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 72
- Trainer Mrs S A Watt
- Jockey K Mercer
mid-division, ridden 4 out, headway 2 out, stayed on under pressure to go 2nd flat, no chance with winner
- Form 43F-3U5
- Age 9
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 62
- Trainer D A Rees
- Jockey P J Tolman
always behind
- Form 443-P56
- Age 6
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 61
- Trainer D G Bridgwater
- Jockey R Cummings
mid-division, lost place when hit 10th, no danger after, pulled up after 14th
In depth
Verdict
A tough race to call here for punters with very little between many of the leading lights but the principals look to be Hurlers Cross, Chukchi Country amd Burren Moonshine and the narrow vote is given to Hurlers Cross. The selection was slightly unlucky when nailed on the line by Blue Sovereign on Sunday. He again has conditions to suit and off the same mark here he looks the one to be on, as he looks sure to rise in the weights when reassessed. Chukchi Country rates the main danger as he goes particularly well at this track and he won well last time when beating Emerald Destiny. However that form has since been let down and as he is unproven over a trip this far he looks opposable. Burren Moonshine would have a chance on his best form but he has been let down by his jumping of late so he cannot be put forward with much confidence. High Gear is game and consistent and is sure to run his race but he looks weighted up to his best. Looking Forward was third behind Chucki Country last time out and was doing all his best work at the finish so he could go well at a price. Of the remainder Wise Tale was second behind Fort Ord last time and is another with place claims but Hurlers Cross looks ahead of the handicapper and he is taken to score.
Formwatch
Burren Moonshine (IRE) 11-2 (10-11) In touch, mistake 2nd, struggling 13th, hit 14th, last before 4 out, tailed off when pulled up 2 out in race won by Tanterari (10-12) at Uttoxeter 3m 2f hcp chs 0-125 (3) gf in Jun, 9 ran.
Sungates (IRE) 9-1 (11-12) Towards rear, blundered 12th, weakened 3 out, 9th of 12, 48l behind Millards Lad (10-8) at N Abbot 3m 2f hcp chs 0-110 (4) gf in Jul.
High Gear (IRE) 5-1 (11-8) Mid-division, slow jump 5th, headway after 11th, weakened 4 out, beaten when pulled up 2 out in race won by Back In Business (11-10) at Hereford 3m 1f hcp chs 0-105 (4) gf in Jun, 14 ran.
Oh So Brave 5-4fav (11-10) Led, driven approaching 3 out, headed next, weakened approaching last, 7th of 10, 26l behind College City (11-5) at Cartmel 2m 6f cnd sll hcp hdl (5) gd in Aug.
Scarrabus (IRE) 66-1 (11-7) In rear when blundered and unseated rider at the 6th in race won by Own Line (11-5) at Market Rasen 2m 4f hcp chs 0-100 (4) gf, 13 ran.
Know The Ropes (IRE) 10-1 (10-9) Tracked leader, blundered 3rd, headway to challenge leader 4 out, soon ridden, one pace, 3rd of 4, 15l behind Champagne Harry (11-4) at Perth 3m nov chs (4) gs in Aug.
Chukchi Country (IRE) 6-1 (11-0) Made all, stayed on strongly towards finish, won at Sedgefield 2m 4f hcp chs 0-105 (4) frm in Aug beating Emerald Destiny (11-8) by 4l, 9 ran.
Good Man Again (IRE) 7-1 (10-8) Chased leaders, led 12th, headed after last, lost 2nd towards finish, 3rd of 10, 9l behind Professor Hegarty (11-9) at Cartmel 3m 2f hcp chs 0-100 (4) gd in Aug.
Tee-Jay (IRE) 10-1 (11-5) In touch until weakened 3 out, 11th of 19, 43l behind Super Revo (10-3) at Hexham 3m 1f hcp chs 0-95 (5) gf in Jun.
Hurlers Cross (IRE) 15-8fav (10-8) In touch, led 3 out, headed briefly 2 out, all out and headed last stride, 2nd of 12, shd behind Blue Sovereign (11-6) at N Abbot 3m 2f hcp chs 0-100 (4) gf.
Wise Tale 10-1 (10-6) Soon struggling, some headway 4 out, took poor 2nd near finish, 2nd of 5, 8l behind Fort Ord (11-1) at Market Rasen 2m 6f hcp chs 0-105 (4) gs in Jun.
True Temper (IRE) 11-1 (9-13) Tracked leaders, ridden and lost place 4 out, soon beaten, 5th of 9, 17l behind Russian Sky (10-5) at Perth 2m 4f hcp chs 0-100 (4) gs in Aug.
Looking Forward 16-1 (10-3) In touch, pushed along 5 out, outpaced 3 out, stayed on flat, 3rd of 9, 4 1/2l behind Chukchi Country (11-0) at Sedgefield 2m 4f hcp chs 0-105 (4) frm in Aug.
Like The Buzz (IRE) 7-1 (10-0) Held up, headway after 14th, hit next, soon ridden, weakened 3 out, 5th of 7, 26l behind Satco's Deception (11-4) at N Abbot 3m 2f cnd hcp chs (5) gd in Jun.
Narval D'avelot (FR) 100-1 (10-12) Tracked leader until ridden, weakened 4 out, 6th of 9, 37l behind Lawyer Des Ormeaux (10-12) at Stratford 2m 7f nov chs (4) gd in Aug.