Racecards
16:15 Southwell
Mike Molloy Memorial Novices' Hurdle (Class E)
- 7 Runners
- Distance: 2m 1f
- Going: Good
- Form 232141
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer C R Dore
- Jockey R Thornton
tracked leader, hampered first, led approaching 5th, jumped badly right 6th, headed briefly after 3 out, ridden clear 2 out, eased flat
Husky (POL)
11- Form 26
- Age 5
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer R M H Cowell
- Jockey R Johnson
led, jumped badly right 1st headed approaching 5th, soon weakened, tailed off when blundered last
- Form U664P
- Age 6
- Weight 10-12
held up in rear, hit 3 out, took poor 2nd last
- Form 63P-00U
- Age 8
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer Mrs L Williamson
- Jockey P Flynn
jumped badly left and unseated rider 2nd
Will Tell
44- Form 04-0
- Age 5
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer J Parkinson & S Smith
- Jockey D Elsworth
held up, headway approaching 5th, led briefly after 3 out, weakened quickly, blundered and lost second last
- Form PF-1150
- Age 5
- Weight 10-7
held up, ridden approaching 3 out, soon weakened
- Form 00/
- Age 5
- Weight 10-7
- Trainer C Roberts
- Jockey D R Dennis
held up and keen, hampered second, headway 4th, weakened 4 out, tailed off and pulled up before 2 out
In depth
Verdict
Another small field goes to post for this novices hurdle and it looks a straightforward opportunity for Don't Sioux Me to win again. The five year old won by 22 lengths last time out when defeating Niagara, and although he has another penalty to contend with here, is impossible to oppose in this moderate affair with conditions again in his favour. Red Square Man looks the most likely to follow the selection home. He has been chasing of late without success and the return to hurdles may sweeten him up. Modem would have a chance on his best form but that has come with much more cut in the ground so he is readily opposed. The remainder need to better their best to trouble the judge so a confident vote goes to Don't Sioux Me.