Racecards
15:00 Southwell
Tote Exacta Hurdle (Showcase Handicap) (Class D)
- 9 Runners
- Distance: 2m 4f 110y
- Going: Good to Firm
- Form 111-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-10
- Trainer J Parkinson & S Smith
- Jockey J R Ryan
prominent and keen, led after 4th to 6th, weakened 3 out
Sky Warrior (FR)
394- Form 6/00-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-9
- Trainer Evan Williams
- Jockey Christian Williams
mid-divison, headway 6th, every chance 2 out, soon ridden, weakened last
Simlet
21- Form 131/3P1
- Age 8
- Weight 11-5
- Trainer E Tuer
- Jockey B P Harding
mid-divison, headway 6th, led after 3 out, ridden and headed last, led again flat, headed last strides
Joshua's Bay
24- Form 4131F2
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer J R Jenkins
- Jockey T Bailey
held up in rear, headway after 3 out, ridden and mistake last, stayed on towards finish
- Form 11-11P3
- Age 8
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer Mrs P Sly
- Jockey Paul Moloney
held up, headway approaching 7th, ridden 2 out, one pace flat
Tee-Jay (IRE)
209- Form 03032-1
- Age 7
- Weight 11-3
- Trainer M D Hammond
- Jockey A Dobbin
held up, headway after 3 out, ridden after 2 out, ran on to lead last strides
Undeniable
12- Form 160P/F0
- Age 5
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer J Parkinson & S Smith
- Jockey D Elsworth
chased leaders, ridden after 2 out, led and blundered last, soon headed, ran on towards finish
- Form U02015
- Age 6
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer G & J Moore
- Jockey A Ross
chased leaders to 6th, soon behind
In depth
Verdict
The ultra consistent Ei Ei can be very hard to catch on his day and he is worth playing with as a saver option in what is quite a competitive heat. The unexposed Forum Chris and Sky Warrior are others to consider as shortlist material and, along with Joshua's Bay, should not be too far away at the finish. But Ei Ei's run in the Paddy power Chase last month is head and shoulders above anything else on offer and he will be tough to deal with if he shows the same relish as he reverts to hurdles again. He does have a lot of weight to carry in the context of this race though and will need to be kept up to his work all the way to the finish. Therefore a further interest in Forum Chris is recommended as Sue Smith's charge is a strong galloper, who will not go down without a fight. In summary then, a split stakes interst in EI EI and Forum Chris is advised at the best prices available before the race.