Racecards
16:40 Towcester
Gg.com Tipzone Open Hunters' Chase (Class 6)
- 11 Runners
- Distance: 3m 110y
- Going: Good to Firm
- Surface: Turf
- £2,500 added
- Form 2-1P723
- Age 14
- Weight 12-2
- Trainer S R Andrews
- Jockey Mr S Morris
led to 4th, chased leaders, mistake 4 out, soon weakened, left moderate 3rd last
- Form 6P1411
- Age 11
- Weight 12-2
- Trainer G T H Bailey
- Jockey Mr J Russell
chased leaders, jumped slowly 2nd, went 2nd after 3 out, took narrow lead when fell last
- Form 0829D-5
- Age 11
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 113
- Trainer S Lloyd
- Jockey Mr N H Oliver
towards rear, headway after 9th, weakening when mistake 14th, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
- Form 2-2U45R
- Age 12
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer Mrs C Wilesmith
- Jockey Mr J M Pritchard
chased leaders, lost place 7th, behind 13th, tailed off when pulled up before last
- Form F4-PP54
- Age 9
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 101
- Trainer Michael Blake
- Jockey Mr N Scholfield
chased leader, led 4th to 6th, led 8th, ridden from 3 out, headed when left in lead and clear last
- Form 2P2134
- Age 8
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 80
- Trainer Andrew Martin
- Jockey Mr Andrew Martin
held up, some headway 12th, soon no impression
- Form 9-4F960
- Age 12
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 74
- Trainer Mrs K Baimbridge
- Jockey Mr G Opperman
chased leaders, mistake and rider nearly unseated 4th, lost place 8th, well behind 10th, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
- Form P5-714F
- Age 9
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer P J Millington
- Jockey Mr P J Millington
held up mid-division, mistake 3rd and reminder, headway approaching 12th, soon ridden, weakened 14th
- Form 43P321
- Age 8
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 86
- Trainer Mrs C J Robinson
- Jockey Mr R Burton
pushed along when in rear 5th, tailed off after 9th, pulled up before 11th
- Form 22PUP5
- Age 14
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 103
- Trainer Freddie De Giles
- Jockey Mr Felix De Giles
headway to go 2nd 4th, led 6th to 8th, chased leader after, mistake 13th, lost 2nd after 3 out, soon weakened, left 2nd last
- Form 24-C421
- Age 10
- Weight 11-5
- Trainer Ian Howe
- Jockey Mr W Telfer
mid-division, pushed along after 7th, outpaced from 10th, never on terms
In depth
Verdict
The punters should decide the most likely hunter and in the absence of market information, Montys Tag is selected ahead of Persian Hero and Rebel Army. The selection is getting on in years but retains some ability despite losing much of his pace. He was outpaced at High Easter on his most recent start between the flags but is a previous winner at Towcester and this counts for a lot at this level. Persian Hero is a prolific winner between the flags and finally got off the mark at Warwick under rules. He can make the odd mistake or two and going conditions are markedly different. Hold-up performer, Rebel Army scored recently between the flags although he is yet to convince under rules. Castlemore has a useful rider booked and should have few problems with the prevailing going. Be My Dream often has headgear but this is dispensed with on this occasion. Julian Pritchard rates an interesting booking under the circumstances. Lady Baronette is fresh from victory in a Mollington point and is watched in the market. A difficult race and Montys Tag is offered up to minimum stakes.
Formwatch
Montys Tag (IRE) 5-2 (12-7) In touch; tracked leaders 13th; went 2nd 3 out; one-pace, 3rd of 8, 9l behind Another Dude (12-7) at High Easter 3m ptp gf in Mar.
Persian Hero (IRE) 13-8fav (12-5) Left in lead 9th; stayed on well from 2 out, won at Mollington 3m ptp gd in Mar beating Tanager (12-5) by 16l, 7 ran.
Be My Dream (IRE) 16-1 (12-5) Led until ran out 9th in race won by Persian Hero (12-5) at Mollington 3m ptp gd in Mar, 7 ran.
Castlemore (IRE) 7-2 (12-7) Prominent to 12th, 4th of 11, 23l behind Raise A McGregor (12-0) at Hackwood Park 3m ptp gd in Mar.
High Rank 8-1 (12-0) Midfield; lost tch 13; kpt on, 4th of 13, 21l behind Gaelsbob (12-0) at Mollington 3m ptp gd in Mar.
Rebel Army (IRE) 9-2 (12-0) Held up; hdwy 14; stayed on to ld flat, won at Alpraham 3m ptp in Mar beating Judge Reilly (12-0) by 2l, 7 ran.
Young Thruster (IRE) 8-1 (12-0) Led to 10; wknd 15, 5th of 9, 34l behind Irilut (12-7) at Siddington 3m ptp gd in Mar.
Lady Baronette 11-10 (10-7) Went 2nd 7; led last; stayed on wl, won at Mollington 3m ptp gd in Mar beating Arctic Sky (11-0) by 11l, 5 ran.