Racecards
14:45 Southwell
E.B.F./crandon Park Stud Mares' Only 'National Hunt' Maiden Hurdle (Qualifier) (Class D)
- 7 Runners
- Distance: 2m
- Going: Good to Soft, Soft in places
Derry Ann
188- Form 040-3
- Age 6
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer G Kelly
- Jockey Mr M Walford
prominent, ridden and no impression from approaching 2 out
Hi Lily
18- Form 5-P323P
- Age 6
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer C Bealby
- Jockey N D Fehily
held up mid-division, took closer order after 3rd, went 2nd from next, ridden approaching 2 out, kept on, no chance with winner
- Form 405466
- Age 6
- Weight 11-0
made most until 3rd, pushed along next, kept on from 2 out, no impression
Legal Perk (IRE)
395- Form 0/06-
- Age 8
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer J Needham
- Jockey T J Phelan
with leader, led after 3rd until next, weakened approaching 3 out, pulled up before 2 out
- Form R6F06-5
- Age 7
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer Mrs J Mann
- Jockey Mr J Owen
held up in rear, good headway to lead 4th, ridden clear approaching last, kept on well
Ragu
213- Form 0323-
- Age 4
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer Ferdy Murphy
- Jockey J P McNamara
held up, reminders after 4th, taile off from 3 out
- Form 052-2
- Age 4
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer S Gollings
- Jockey S Durack
tracked leaders, ridden after 4th, soon weakened, pulled up before 2 out
In depth
Verdict
A mare's-only maiden hurdle with just seven runners. It is hard to evaluate Springfield Gilda's form and she is bred to stay well (she's a half-sister by Scallywag to Springfield Scally who stays three miles and won well at Chepstow on Saturday). Ragu showed promise by being placed in three bumpers last season and would not have to be exceptional to play a leading part in this race despite making her hurdling debut. Phar Breeze steps back in trip following two efforts over further but her form has thus far been modest. Three placed efforts give Hi Lily a chance in a race that will not take a lot of winning. She reverts to hurdling after pulling up on her chasing debut last time an ought to play a part here. Derry Ann's third behind Mounsey Castle in his last bumper effort reads quite well in the context of this race and it would be no surprise to see her run well. She gets the TEAMtalk vote.