Racecards
12:20 Uttoxeter
Weatherbys Insurance Novices' Hurdle (Div 1) (Class E)
- 11 Runners
- Distance: 2m
- Going: Good to Soft, Soft in places
- Surface: Turf
Chigorin
12- Form 8
- Age 4
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer Miss S J Wilton
- Jockey Jimmy McCarthy
mid-division, headway approaching 6th, ridden approaching 3 out, soon weakened
- Form 466-8
- Age 4
- Weight 10-12
jumped right 1st, in touch to 6th, soon behind
- Form P78
- Age 4
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer D R Gandolfo
- Jockey S Thomas
towards rear, headway 6th, ridden 3 out, soon weakened
Mayyas
10- Form 05-8
- Age 5
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer C C Bealby
- Jockey N D Fehily
held up, headway approaching 7th, chased winner 3 out, ridden when not fluent 2 out, kept on one pace
- Form 7040-0
- Age 6
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer B Leavy
- Jockey James Davies
mid-division, headway approaching 6th, weakened next, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
Presenter (IRE)
280- Form PP-
- Age 5
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer M Sheppard
- Jockey P J Brennan
behind, mistake and unseated rider 6th
- Form 2131U-
- Age 6
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer R T Phillips
- Jockey R Johnson
held up and keen, headway when tried to run out 6th, led approaching 3 out, clear 2 out, easily
Tytheknot
22- Form 85
- Age 4
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer O Sherwood
- Jockey O Nelmes
chased leaders, not fluent 7th, soon ridden, weakened approaching 2 out
- Form 05
- Age 4
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer J Jay
- Jockey J P McNamara
with leader, led 7th, ridden and headed approaching 3 out, weakened quickly, tailed off when pulled up before last
- Form 4510-P
- Age 5
- Weight 10-5
- Trainer J T Stimpson
- Jockey L Treadwell
led to 7th, led again briefly approaching 3 out, weakened quickly, tailed off when pulled up before last
Pridewood Dove
162- Form RR-PP80
- Age 6
- Weight 10-5
chased leaders, weakening when slightly hampered 6th
In depth
Verdict
The Mick Weston stands out here, with Tytheknot, Dictator and Mayyas possibly proving best of the rest. Connections could hardly have wished for an easier assignment for useful bumper winner The Mick Weston's hurdling debut, and he can provide trainer Richard Phillips with a welcome winner. Newcastle 10-furlong maiden winner, Tytheknot, has a reasonable profile for hurdling and should improve for his debut in this sphere, so is respected, while Dictator has yet to build on his Flat promise of 2004 in three hurdling starts, although this is not a strong event and it would be no surprise to see him go well. Mayyas is entitled to improve on his Leicester eighth last time, his first run in a year, while My Good Lord's best run so far came here in a bumper, although his other four efforts have not really been inspiring. Finally, Woolstone Boy ran up a quick treble in October at Southwell over 12 and 16 furlongs, so holds some interest on his hurdling debut, and Pinkerton Mill has already won a bumper but will need to put a couple of disappointing efforts since then behind her to feature. Overall, though, we are more than happy to side with The Mick Weston.
Formwatch
Chigorin 100-1 (10-12) Prominent, ridden and every chance approaching 3 out, soon weakened, 8th of 17, 36l behind High Day (11-2) at Uttoxeter 2m nov hdl (E) hvy.
Courageous Dove 66-1 (11-2) Held up in touch, ridden after 5th, weakened approaching 3 out, 8th of 14, 24l behind Allumee (11-2) at Worcester 2m mdn hdl (E) gf in Oct.
Dictator (IRE) 50-1 (10-12) Chased leaders, jumped left 2nd, ridden 4 out, weakened 2 out, 8th of 17, 26l behind Gallant Approach (10-12) at Huntingdon 2m nov hdl (E) gs.
Mayyas 200-1 (10-12) Mid-division, headway after 5th, ridden 3 out, weakened before next, 8th of 21, 27l behind Nous Voila (10-12) at Leicester 2m nov hdl (D) gs.
My Good Lord (IRE) 66-1 (11-0) Towards rear, ridden 3 out, never dangerous, 13th of 20, 35l behind Mr Mischief (11-2) at Wetherby 2m cnd nov hdl (E) gd in May.
The Mick Weston 12-1 (11-5) Took keen hold, held up, still in rear but going well when short of room crashed through rails and unseated rider over 5f out unseated rider in race won by Missed That (11-5) at Cheltenham 2m nhf Grd 1 (A) gd in Mar, 24 ran.
Tytheknot 5-1 (10-12) In touch, weakening when hit 2 out, 5th of 10, 20l behind Random Quest (10-12) at Chepstow 2m nov hdl (E) hvy.
Noviciate (IRE) 150-1 (11-0) Pulled early and always behind, tailed off from 5th, 5th of 6, well behind Refinement (11-3) at Wincanton 2m nh nov hdl (C) gd.