Racecards
16:55 Sedgefield
Souters Racecourse Drainage Handicap Hurdle (Class D)
- 6 Runners
- Distance: 2m 5f 110y
- Going: Good, Good to Firm in places
- Form 31-4211
- Age 9
- Weight 12-0
- Trainer J Parkinson & S Smith
- Jockey Wayne Hutchinson
led to 3rd, stayed prominent, led again 7th, ridden and headed after 3 out, no extra between last two
Noel's Pride
23- Form 52-2304
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer J Jefferson
- Jockey G Lee
tracked leader, led 3rd, headed 7th, stayed prominent, led again after 3 out, strongly challenged from next, held on well towards finish
- Form F-10132
- Age 7
- Weight 11-10
held up in touch, ridden and effort after 3 out, soon beaten
- Form F2-1253
- Age 6
- Weight 10-0
- Trainer G & J Moore
- Jockey Jim Crowley
tracked leaders, ridden 3 out, headway under pressure 2 out, every chance flat, no extra towards finish
Mildon (IRE)
156- Form 050/0P-
- Age 6
- Weight 10-0
- Trainer J Weymes
- Jockey Mr A Tinkler
held up in rear, reminders 5th, lost touch from 7th
In depth
Verdict
Cill Churnian is in fine form, winning three of his last five races - two of them over this CD. He stormed home by six lengths last week and can score again even off an 8lb higher mark.This is tougher though, with Commanche Wind his main rival. He won here in May and later beat Noel's Pride by four lengths at Wetherby, so should hold that rival again and he ran well when second here last week. Bergamo is useful on the level and has won twice over hurdles, but may be best on firm ground.