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14:30 Sedgefield

Castlemaine Xxxx Novices' Hurdle (Class E) (Class _)

  • 5 Runners
  • Distance: 2m 5f 110y
  • Going: Good to Firm
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 5m 14.03s
  • 5 Ran
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1
Silk -

Salinas (GER)

11/2

    2
    Silk -

    Green 'n' Gold

    13/8

      1
      Silk - Pink and Purple check, Purple sleeves, Pink armlets

      Salinas (GER)

      3
      11/2
      • Form 532150
      • Age 5
      • Weight 11-5

      made all, ridden 2 out, stayed on strongly flat

      2
      Silk - White, Red stars, Red and White hooped sleeves

      Kitski (FR)

      142
      15/8
      • Form 1/02-4
      • Age 6
      • Weight 10-12

      tracked leaders until hung badly right and weakened 3 out, behind when pulled up after next

      3
      Silk - Black and White (halved), Black sleeves and spots on White cap

      Whispering Holly

      16
      10/1
      • Form 00402F
      • Age 5
      • Weight 10-12

      tracked winner until ridden approaching 2 out, kept on same pace after

      4
      Silk - Red, White stars, chevrons on sleeves

      Green 'n' Gold

      29
      13/8
      • Form 053-1
      • Age 4
      • Weight 10-11

      held up, headway to chase winner approaching 2 out, effort between last 2, one pace flat

      5
      Silk - Royal blue, yellow stripe, royal blue sleeves, yellow stars, royal blue cap, yellow star

      Volcano Snow

      5
      8/1
      • Form 30610R
      • Age 4
      • Weight 10-11

      refused to race, took no part

      In depth

      Verdict

      Green 'n' Gold can follow up her recent success to account for Salinas and Kitski in the opening event on the card. Just the five runners have been declared here, and Green 'n' Gold certainly appears to be the best of them judged on her winning effort at Cartmel last month. Mickey Hammond's charge took a keen hold early on but managed to keep up the gallop all the way round to outstay Red Nose Lady. She had been tuned up with a run on the Flat at Pontefract earlier, and although she is only moderate herself, should be the one to beat again. Ex-German Salinas also scored at Cartmel in August but that was on softer ground, and in addition he may not be as effective at this trip. Kitski looked very one paced when beaten at Market Rasen on his last start in May and will need the run, while the other two are very hard to fancy. All in all, Green 'n' Gold has the best chance despite being no world-beater herself.