Racecards
13:20 Uttoxeter
Jacuzzi Uk Classic Novices' Hurdle (Class A)
- 5 Runners
- Distance: 2m 4f 110y
- Going: Heavy
- Form 152-111
- Age 6
- Weight 11-9
- Trainer J & A O'Neill
- Jockey B J Geraghty
led 2nd, clear 3 out, not fluent last, very easily
- Form 031113
- Age 7
- Weight 11-9
- Trainer Miss V Williams
- Jockey D N Russell
tracked winner, ridden approaching 9th, soon weakened, 3rd when fell 2 out
- Form 111054
- Age 5
- Weight 11-9
led to 2nd, tracked winner, weakened when mistake 9th, left poor 3rd 2 out, refused last, continued
- Form 2P1
- Age 8
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer P & M Bowen
- Jockey Timmy Murphy
held up, ridden to go 2nd 9th, soon weakened, poor 2nd when refused last, continued
In depth
Verdict
Charlie Mann looks to have found a good opportunity for his Texas Ranger in this quality field and he could go well at a decent price. At his best last season he won four times including a valuable race at Worcester. His two runs this season came in competitive races and his stamina was found out in the latter stages. This shorter trip should suit and with the ground in his favour he should go well. Iris's Gift will no doubt be popular following a hat-trick completed inside the last 100 days however she seems the type better over further and runs here mainly due to lack of opportunity elsewhere. Taming is capable of putting in some useful performances and this looks his distance. Capable on any ground he should be up there in the firing come the closing stages though the selection may prove too strong.