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19:45 Uttoxeter
Land Rover Gentlemans' Championship (A Hunters' Chase) The Final Of The 2003 Land Rover Men's Open Point-to-point Championship (Class H)
- 4 Runners
- Distance: 3m 2f
- Going: None specified
- Form 1215-21
- Age 10
- Weight 12-7
- Trainer J Scott
- Jockey Mr N Harris
tracked leaders, led 11th, ridden approaching last, ran on
Mr Smudge
11- Form P212-P1
- Age 11
- Weight 12-4
- Trainer Mrs F Marriott
- Jockey Mr Andrew Martin
led to 4th, lost place after 8th, held off 14th
Ourman (IRE)
18- Form C/F13U-1
- Age 7
- Weight 12-4
- Trainer Mrs A Bell
- Jockey Mr N M Bell
tracked leaders, ridden to chase winner approaching 3 out, soon one paced
Private Pete
48- Form 13/1310-
- Age 10
- Weight 12-0
- Trainer Lady Connell
- Jockey Mr S Morris
led 4th to 11th, ridden when blundered 4 out, weakened when mistake 2 out
In depth
Verdict
County Derry looks a worthy favourite in the Land Rover final, with the main danger coming in the shape of Araminta, although Ourman lines up in fair form as well. County Derry boasts the best form of all, having posted a decent fifth in the Foxhunters at Cheltenham before chasing home Earthmover at the same venue. That form alone would be enough to win this, but the 10-year-old has since gained some reward when winning here nine days ago. The slight move up in trip should suit Jeremy Scott's charge who is expected to easily give weight away to these rivals. On a line through Kingscliff, Araminta has it to do to topple the market leader, while Ourman has more to do than when scraping home at Hexham but will stay every yard of the trip.