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21:10 Uttoxeter

John Smith's Extra Smooth Handicap Hurdle (Class D)

  • 5 Runners
  • Distance: 2m 4f 110y
  • Going: Good to Firm, Good in places
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 5m 3.08s
  • 5 Ran
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1
Silk -

Samsaam (IRE)

8/11

    2
    Silk -

    Shannon Quest (IRE)

    11/2

      1
      Silk - Black, large Orange spots, Black sleeves, Orange spots and spots on cap

      Capricorn Princess

      20
      9/2
      • Form 30P5/1-0
      • Age 9
      • Weight 11-12

      led, ridden and headed after 3 out, weakened approaching last

      2
      Silk - Light Blue, Maroon chevron, halved sleeves, Light Blue and Maroon quartered cap

      Samsaam (IRE)

      64 v
      8/11
      • Form 41P/052-
      • Age 6
      • Weight 11-11

      tracked leader, mistake 2nd, led after 3 out, clear last, easily

      3
      Silk - EMERALD GREEN, BLACK seams, EMERALD GREEN sleeves, BLACK spots and spots on cap

      Iorana (FR)

      14
      8/1
      • Form 452-214
      • Age 7
      • Weight 11-9

      held up, headway approaching 8th, ridden approaching 3 out, soon weakened

      5
      Silk - Grey, Red stars, diabolo on sleeves and star on cap

      Skram

      379
      14/1
      • Form 1204/5P-
      • Age 10
      • Weight 10-6

      tracked leader, ridden after 4 out, weakened approaching 2 out

      7
      Silk - Emerald Green, Dark Blue chevron and armlets, White cap

      Shannon Quest (IRE)

      21 b
      11/2
      • Form 23F5P-2
      • Age 7
      • Weight 10-0

      held up, headway approaching 3 out, ridden to chase winner approaching 2 out, beaten when hit last

      4
      NR

      Kinnescash (IRE)

      15
      • Form 222P/P6
      • Age 10
      • Weight 11-3

      Nonrunner

      6
      NR

      Paynestown Lad (IRE)

      26
      • Form 6P6U1-6
      • Age 7
      • Weight 10-1

      Nonrunner

      In depth

      Verdict

      Samsaam is given the narrow verdict ahead of Kinnescash and Shannon Quest in a competitive closing race. Martin Pipe's inmate was formerly a classy performer on the flat but had ran a bit flat after making early progress as a Novice hurdler. His recent effort at Ascot behind Rosco represented a substantial step up on recent efforts and he is given the nod tonight. Kinnescash would be very difficult to oppose on old form but his recent performances rather sour the optimism. That said, recent Peter Bowen runners have not gone off without support and it would not be beyond the realms of possibility that he could return to form. Shannon Quest is better known as a chaser these days. He posted an encouraging run at Wincanton over 2m 6f last time out but there may be a little too much speed on offer today. Martin Pipe should know all about his ex-inmate Iorana. His prolificness in claimers is not however matched by his recent performances in handicaps.