Racecards
18:45 Uttoxeter
Jewson Maiden Hurdle (Qualifier) (Class E)
- 11 Runners
- Distance: 2m
- Going: Good to Soft, Soft in places
- Form F55-
- Age 7
- Weight 11-3
- Trainer Ian Williams
- Jockey D R Dennis
in touch, joined leader 5th, ridden next, weakened 3 out
- Form 65-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-3
- Trainer J Old
- Jockey L P Aspell
mid-division, headway 6th, ridden to chase winner 3 out, lost 2nd flat
- Age 7
- Weight 11-3
took keen hold in mid-division, headway 5th, ridden next, weakened 3 out
- Form 2
- Age 7
- Weight 11-3
- Trainer H Kavanagh
- Jockey V Slattery
led to 6th, ridden approaching 3 out, soon weakened
Taming (IRE)
31- Form 003/5-25
- Age 6
- Weight 11-3
- Trainer Miss V Williams
- Jockey A P McCoy
raced wide in mid-division, headway approaching 5th, led next, clear 3 out, easily
- Form 6-
- Age 4
- Weight 11-0
held up in rear, headway at the 6th, ridden 3 out, kept on to take 2nd flat, no chance with winner
Half Nelson
20- Form 0-5
- Age 4
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer T R George
- Jockey R Thornton
tracked leaders, ridden approaching 5th, weakened 4 out, behind when pulled up before last
Fleur
14- Form 5-00
- Age 6
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer J Gallagher
- Jockey R Forristal
mid-division, weakened 5th, behind when pulled up before next
- Form 5000/P6-
- Age 8
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer R Peacock
- Jockey A Thornton
prominent to 5th, tailed off when pulled up 3 out
- Form 600-6
- Age 5
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer Mrs L Williamson
- Jockey W A Worthington
towards rear, headway 5th, ridden to chase leaders 4 out, weakened next
In depth
Verdict
Taming represents the Venetia Williams yard and while the booking of Tony McCoy is a positive, the concern is that he has something to prove on a softer surface. Kings Knight comes here fresh from a second to Ragdale Hall. He has an obvious chance but will need to brush up on his jumping. Former German flat performer, El Divino has been a little disappointing since making the transition to hurdling and after a spin on the flat in claiming company, he should not lack for fitness. Terino finished fifth in a decent bumper to the useful Petanque and any reproduction of that form makes him an each-way alternative in a difficult race.