Racecards
17:00 Stratford
Watchman Maiden Hurdle (Class D)
- 16 Runners
- Distance: 2m 110y
- Going: None specified
- Age 5
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer J Unett
- Jockey R Thornton
tracked leader until ridden and weakened 3 out
Canny Scot
25- Form S/4000-2
- Age 6
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer R Curtis
- Jockey B J Crowley
in touch, mistake 1st, behind from 5th
- Age 5
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer Ian Williams
- Jockey Paul Moloney
towards rear and keen, never a danger
- Form 4P560/P
- Age 10
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer P Wegmann
- Jockey J M Maguire
prominent until weakened 6th, pulled up before 2 out
- Form 6
- Age 4
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer Evan Williams
- Jockey T Scudamore
led, until ridden and weakening when headed approaching 2 out, mistake 2 out
- Age 4
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer N J Henderson
- Jockey M Foley
in touch and going well, smooth headway 6th, quickened up to lead approaching 2 out, ridden clear
Grady
317- Form P-
- Age 4
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer Miss Jacqueline S Doyle
- Jockey M Batchelor
always behind
- Age 6
- Weight 11-0
in touch, headway 4 out, every chance 2 out, ridden and not quicken
Limon (GER)
30- Form 0066
- Age 4
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer Ronald O'Leary
- Jockey M A Fitzgerald
in touch and keen, ridden and one pace from 3 out
- Age 4
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer R Phillips
- Jockey R Johnson
held up, some headway 4 out, soon ridden and weakened
Olney Lad
203- Form 55-
- Age 4
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer Mrs P Robeson
- Jockey Jimmy McCarthy
held up towards rear, headway 5th, ridden to chase leaders 3 out, faded soon after
- Age 5
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer P D Evans
- Jockey Antony Evans
mistake 1st, always behind, pulled up before 2 out
- Age 4
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer Miss K Marks
- Jockey Andrew Tinkler
tracked leaders, until ridden and gradually weakened from 3 out
- Form 52
- Age 5
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer J R Jenkins
- Jockey C Llewellyn
held up and keen, brief effort 6th, weakened next, pulled up before 2 out
Somayda (IRE)
296- Form 0P/0P-
- Age 8
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer Miss Jacqueline S Doyle
- Jockey Miss P Gundry
mid-division, lost place and behind from 5th
Gloaming
82- Form 5
- Age 5
- Weight 10-9
- Trainer J Gallagher
- Jockey J Mogford
mid-division and keen, lost place approaching 6th, pulled up before 7th
In depth
Verdict
Potentially a useful novice event with a number of flat converts taking their first racecourse bow. Ile Michel had a touch of class on the flat and if the jumping holds up - he could be something quite special over hurdles. The horse won over a mile and a furlong for Lady Herries and was subsequently claimed in a Premier Claimer at York. He was hardly a cheap purchase by any stretch of the imagination and connections will be eager to get a quick return on their monies. Pop Gun has no doubts about stamina. He stayed two miles on the flat for Barry Hills and would probably need further in time. Fleet Street's breeding is that of a flat horse and while Nicky Henderson's newcomers are respected - the fact that Mick Fitzgerald has elected to ride Limon is a concern. Mulabee did not train on from juvenile success and returns here after a long absence from the flat. A remark that similarly applies to Bresbee. Ren's Magic and Canny Scot appear flattered by their form figures and in the absence of further betting information from the track - we will side with Ile Michel to get off the mark with a possible each-way saver on Compton Commander.