Racecards
15:20 Stratford
Tullys Travel Selling Hurdle (Class G)
- 9 Runners
- Distance: 2m 3f
- Going: None specified
- Form 1P45
- Age 6
- Weight 11-8
very keen, led approaching 3rd, blundered 3 out, weakened and headed 2 out, blundered last, tired
- Form 240352
- Age 5
- Weight 11-3
- Trainer R Phillips
- Jockey R Johnson
held up behind leaders, driven along from 6th, went 2nd next, hard ridden to lead 2 out, kept on
Impero
56- Form 565P0-P
- Age 5
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer R J Armson
- Jockey Mr R Armson
behind when pulled up before the 4th, dismounted
Marrel
16- Form 6
- Age 5
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer S Keightley
- Jockey C Llewellyn
behind, blundered 6th, stayed on from 3 out, nearest finish
- Form 0-03656
- Age 5
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer Mrs Barbara Waring
- Jockey R Hobson
mid-division, ridden 5th, never a factor
Wazaro (IRE)
218- Form 26
- Age 6
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer C Von Der Recke
- Jockey R Thornton
mid-division, some headway from 6th, 3rd when blundered 2 out, weakened rapidly before last
- Form 000
- Age 6
- Weight 10-11
- Trainer J Frost
- Jockey Mr Turlough O'connor
chased leaders throughout without being dangerous
Prayerful
53- Form 0U
- Age 4
- Weight 10-2
- Trainer B Doran
- Jockey V Slattery
led to 2nd, headed mistake 5th, tracked leader to weakened rapidly from 3 out
In depth
Verdict
The German-trained Wazaro steps down in class here and should have the beating of this weak-looking field with Mick Fitzgerald aboard. Although yet to win over obstacles he has good flat form winning his last two starts and will appreciate this soft surface. Carnoustie has been given many chances this season including at this level. He normally runs well but tends to find little in a finish and the selection's flat speed may be his undoing again. Madison Avenue, a winner of a claimer at Plumpton last season is another stepping down in class and is a proven soft ground performer. However his recent form has been disappointing and will find things tough at these weights.