Racecards
14:40 Taunton
Gg.Com Novices' Hurdle (Class E)
- 9 Runners
- Distance: 2m 1f
- Going: Firm
- Age 4
- Weight 10-12
tracked leaders, went 2nd approaching 5th, led after next, ridden approaching last, ran on
- Form PPPU-0P
- Age 7
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer Mrs Jane Galpin
- Jockey M Bradburne
mid-division when blundered and unseated rider 1st
- Form 0P3-3PF
- Age 8
- Weight 10-12
ridden approaching 6th, soon weakened
- Age 4
- Weight 10-12
ridden after 5th, soon behind, tailed off
High Drama
16- Form 3
- Age 5
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer P & M Bowen
- Jockey Mr G Barber
held up in touch, chased leaders after 3 out, ridden after next, stayed on
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255- Form 64/6-
- Age 5
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer W Turner
- Jockey R Forristal
mid-division when mistake 3 out, soon ridden and one pace
- Form 2/233-3
- Age 6
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer P F Nicholls
- Jockey Ruby Walsh
tracked leaders, chased winner after 3 out, faltered approaching next, mistake, hard ridden and stayed on flat
Threezedzz
19- Form 52
- Age 4
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer Mrs P Dutfield
- Jockey P Holley
led and raced keen, headed after 6th, ridden after 3 out, weakened approaching last
In depth
Verdict
Aquarius is an interesting recruit to the jumping ranks and adds a touch of class to the race. A useful, if somewhat badly handicapped horse on the level, he should do better at this game, but in Supreme Native he faces an above average rival. Paul Nicholl's gelding, a dual-bumper winner has been a little unlucky so far over hurdles, none more so than when walking through the last at Chepstow when looking as though the race was there for the taking. He has the edge in experience and that can prove decisive.