Racecards
13:40 Taunton
Bluestone South West Novices' Hurdle (Class D)
- 6 Runners
- Distance: 3m 110y
- Going: Good to Firm
- Surface: Turf
- Form 4429
- Age 4
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 99
- Trainer M F Harris
- Jockey P J Brennan
prominent, tracked leader 5th, ridden 8th, lost place, weakened 3 out
- Form 76-08
- Age 5
- Weight 10-11
- Trainer C L Tizzard
- Jockey J Tizzard
pulled early, chased leader, ridden lost, touch 8th, went poor 3rd after 2 out
- Form 9684B5
- Age 12
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 69
- Trainer Dr P Pritchard
- Jockey J Pritchard
led 2 after 2nd, ridden, lost place 5th
- Form 1331-
- Age 5
- Weight 10-11
held up towards rear, ran in snatches, ridden 8th, chased winner, kept on in distant 2nd from 2 out
- Form 9/263-2
- Age 6
- Weight 10-11
- Trainer C Tinkler
- Jockey A Thornton
pulled early, prominent, led after 2nd, ridden, quickened approaching 8th, clear 3 out, eased from last
- Form 36-34
- Age 4
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 94
- Trainer C J Mann
- Jockey N D Fehily
held up last, ridden, lost touch after 8th, pulled up after 2 out
In depth
Verdict
Moonshine Surprise, Present Glory and Carte Sauvage are three against the field in this novices hurdle and the vote is given to Present Glory. The selection was a fair second on his debut this season behind Ryhall. He is sure to have come on for the run and given nominal improvement he will be hard to beat. Moonshine Surprise rates the main danger as he looked a fair sort in points is sure to have been well schooled for this his hurdling debut and represents a top yard that is in good form so he should be monitored in the market. Carte Sauvage is another worthy of respect on his best form but he lacks the scope of the principals and for that reason he is opposed. Of the remainder Zouave has shown some ability in his last two runs but has given the impression he would be suited by a longer trip and for the winner we return to Present Glory.
Formwatch
Carte Sauvage (USA) 14-1 (10-0) Chased leaders, hit 3rd, stayed prominent, mistake and weakened 4 out, 9th of 13, 42l behind Itsmyboy (11-7) at Cheltenham 2m nov hcp hdl (B) gd in Oct.
Classic Clover 33-1 (10-12) Keen hold, held up in rear, struggling before 4 out, 8th of 10, 37l behind Random Quest (10-12) at Chepstow 2m nov hdl (E) hvy.
Francolino (FR) 100-1 (9-7) Led, headed approaching 6th, outpaced after 7th, stayed on from 2 out, 5th of 17, 14l behind Pardon What (11-0) at Worcester 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-105 (E) gd.
Moonshine Surprise (IRE) 6-4jt-fav (11-7) won at Larkhill 3m ptp gf in Apr beating Caber (11-7) by 4l, 8 ran.
Present Glory (IRE) 7-4fav (11-2) With leader, led 7th, ridden 3 out, mistake last, headed and no extra towards finish, 2nd of 14, 1/2l behind Ryhall (10-9) at Wetherby 2m 7f mdn hdl (F) gd in Apr.
Zouave (IRE) 9-1 (10-12) In touch, ridden approaching 2 out, stayed on one pace, 4th of 12, 17l behind Desert Quest (10-12) at Taunton 2m 3f nov hdl (D) frm in Oct.