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12:55 Uttoxeter
Betfred 'The Bonus King' E.B.F. 'NH' Novices' Hurdle (Class E )
- 6 Runners
- Distance: 2m 6f 110y
- Going: Heavy
- Form 202-112
- Age 6
- Weight 11-10
- Trainer P F Nicholls
- Jockey Ruby Walsh
tracked leaders, led approaching 2 out, soon challenged, driven out
Drat
58- Form 4-000
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer R Mathew
- Jockey Wayne Hutchinson
prominent and keen, joined leader 2nd to approaching 7th, weakened before next
- Form 230
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer N & W Twiston-Davies
- Jockey Antony Evans
made most until ridden and headed approaching 2 out, soon weakened
In Accord
59- Form 5-4
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer H D Daly
- Jockey J P McNamara
held up in rear, headway and switched right approaching 3 out, ridden and every chance from 2 out, soon hung left, stayed on
- Form P2
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer H D Daly
- Jockey Jimmy McCarthy
with leader to 2nd, stayed prominent, ridden and every chance approaching 3 out, weakening when hit 2 out
- Age 7
- Weight 10-11
- Trainer P L Clinton
- Jockey T Burrows
always towards rear, tailed off and pulled up before 3 out
In depth
Verdict
Blushing Bull is selected here ahead of Snoopy Loopy and Ironside. Despite the fact that his stable is not firing on all cylinders at present, Blushing Bull stands out on form and has proven that he can handle the testing underfoot conditions. As such, he warrants the call. Much as Snoopy Loopy has not raced since winning at Hexham in May, he still looks the best of the rest. With In Accord having a lot to find with the selection on November Chepstow form, Ironside, whose run behind Lord Olympia last time was a respectable effort, could nab a place. For the selection, though, we will stick with Blushing Bull.