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13:30 Taunton

Orchard Great Field 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (Class D)

  • 4 Runners
  • Distance: 3m 110y
  • Going: Good to Firm, Firm in places
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 5m 56.70s
  • 4 Ran
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1
Silk -

Paco Venture (IRE)

5/6

    1
    Silk - BEIGE, BROWN hooped sleeves, ORANGE cap

    Paco Venture (IRE)

    6
    5/6
    • Form 355112
    • Age 7
    • Weight 11-10

    made all, clear when hit 3 out, easily

    2
    Silk - Emerald Green, Red epaulets, White sleeves, Red cap

    Benbow

    140
    40/1
    • Form 05
    • Age 5
    • Weight 10-12

    raced in 3rd, mistake 4th, ridden after 3 out, hit next and soon one pace

    3
    Silk - Yellow, Brown disc, striped sleeves, hooped cap

    Moving Earth (IRE)

    172
    5/4
    • Form R6351-P
    • Age 9
    • Weight 10-12

    refused to race, took no part

    4
    Silk - MAUVE, PURPLE chevron, hooped sleeves and cap

    Orchestra's Boy (IRE)

    25
    10/1
    • Form 0200-2
    • Age 7
    • Weight 10-12

    chased winner, not fluent first three, ridden 7th, no chance with winner

    In depth

    Verdict

    Orchestra's Boy is six pounds better off with Paco Venture for three-and-a-half lengths on their Uttoxeter runs on 5 October. However, Paco Venture won with a lot in hand that day. Paco Venture and the enigmatic Moving Earth are likely to dominate the market here. His penalties, and the fact that he ran only six days ago, mean that this is not a cakewalk for Venetia Williams' runner, but he is clearly the one to beat. Moving Earth has won three races at up to two miles and five furlongs although he has proven reluctant to race on occasions too. He has never run over hurdles but might just find himself intrigued by the smaller obstacles. He might be worth taking a chance with in receipt of 12 pounds and is the TEAMtalk selection.