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13:57 Stratford
Visit racingtv.com Mares' Handicap Hurdle (Class 5)
- 9 Runners
- Distance: 2m 2f 148y
- Going: Good
- Surface: Turf
- £5,779 added
- Winner: £2,342
- 2nd: £1,079
- 3rd: £539
- 4th: £350
- Form 431112-
- Age 7
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 102
- Trainer G Hanmer
- Jockey William Shanahan
chased leaders, went 2nd 6th, every chance 2 out, soon ridden, weakened before last
- Form 854-713
- Age 7
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 98
- Trainer M D I Usher
- Jockey Harry Bannister
held up in touch, closed from 5th, led after 2 out, clear before last, eased close home
- Form 1450-4P
- Age 4
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 98
- Trainer Miss A Murphy
- Jockey J M Quinlan
held up in rear, headway 6th, not fluent 2 out, chased winner before last, no impression, kept on
- Form 8642-F8
- Age 5
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 93
- Trainer T R Gretton
- Jockey B S Hughes
towards rear, headway 2 out, went 3rd before last, no impression, stayed on same pace
- Form 0/PP-292
- Age 6
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 93
led, ridden and headed before 2 out, 4th and weakening before last
- Form 65-0617
- Age 5
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 89
- Trainer M Sheppard
- Jockey Stan Sheppard
held up towards rear, not fluent 4th, some headway 2 out, no impression, soon weakened, tailed off
Minnie Mahler
214- Form 7P0-
- Age 6
- Weight 10-8
- Official Rating 84
- Trainer M Young
- Jockey Chris Ward
chased leaders, lost place after 2nd, reminder after next, well behind from 6th, tailed off
- Form 545P-60
- Age 8
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 70
- Trainer S Lycett
- Jockey Charlie Deutsch
prominent, ridden and weakened after 2 out, tailed off
- Form 8/P8
- Age 5
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 65
- Trainer S-J Davies
- Jockey W T Kennedy
prominent, not always fluent, jinked slightly right and unseated rider 5th
- Form 7665-44
- Age 6
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 96
- Trainer F O'Brien
- Jockey Liam Harrison
NonRunner
- Form 21-2333
- Age 7
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 88
- Trainer D Killahena & G McPherson
- Jockey Non Runner
NonRunner
In depth
Verdict
COSTLY DIAMOND has won three times over fences since last seen over hurdles. He’s undergone wind surgery since going close at Sedgefield in April and has won under today’s conditional in the past. Several look likely to pose a threat judged on recent efforts with Dylan's Sea Song beaten less than a length at Market Rasen and She's A Novelty not beaten far when fourth at Ludlow. Karannelle found only one too good at Ffos Las and is another to consider.
Formwatch
Costly Diamond (IRE) 10-11fav (10-10) Led, upped tempo approaching 2 out, ridden along when pressed approaching the last, headed after the last and always held run-in, 2nd of 5, nk behind Valence D'Aumont (11-6) at Sedgefield 2m hcp (4) gd in Apr.
Dylan's Sea Song 7-2 (11-12) Raced keenly, chased leaders, went 2nd 5th until last, held but kept on well flat, 3rd of 8, 3/4l behind Lady Babs (11-5) at Market Rasen 2m 1f hcp (5) gd in Jun.
Topkapi Star 9-2 (11-9) Held up towards rear, pushed along after 3 out, soon well beaten, pulled up after, at Market Rasen 2m 5f hcp (5) gs in Jun.
Persuer 20-1 (11-11) Led until 2nd, chased leader until 5th, not fluent 3 out, lost place before 2 out, last of 8, 19l behind Lady Babs (11-5) at Market Rasen 2m 1f hcp (5) gd in Jun.
Karannelle (IRE) 8-1 (10-10) Led, 4 lengths clear 2 out, one paced after last, headed final strides, 2nd of 5, 3/4l behind Easkey Lad (10-10) at Ffos Las 2m hcp (4) gf in Jun.
Kalinda (IRE) 9-2 (11-5) In leading pair, ridden and headed 3 out, weakened, 7th of 12, 19 3/4l behind Fort De L'Ocean (11-12) at Uttoxeter 2m hcp (5) gd in Jun.
Minnie Mahler 250-1 (10-5) Towards rear, last and pushed after 3rd, never travelling, tailed off, 12th of 13, dist behind Faivoir (11-4) at Ludlow 2m (4) sft in Dec.
Scotsbrook Night 11-2 (10-3) In leading pair, ridden and headed 3 out, weakened, 10th of 12, 29 3/4l behind Fort De L'Ocean (11-12) at Uttoxeter 2m hcp (5) gd in Jun.
Storm Girl 300-1 (10-11) Midfield, pushed along and weakened 3 out, 8th of 12, dist behind Butte Montana (11-4) at Stratford 2m mdn (4) gd in Jun.
She's A Novelty (IRE) 11-4jfav (11-12) Close-up, ridden before 3 out, stayed on well, 4th of 8, 1 3/4l behind Wisecracker (10-7) at Ludlow 2m hcp (5) gs in May.
Jessica Rabbit 4-1 (11-0) Held up in rear, steady headway 4 out, chased leaders travelling strongly before 2 out, ridden before last, kept on but could not match leading pair, 3rd of 9, 2l behind Espinator (10-13) at Newton Abbot 2m 6f hcp (5) gd in Jul.