Racecards
15:50 Uttoxeter
Atkins Rail Handicap Hurdle (Class 4)
- 11 Runners
- Distance: 2m
- Going: Good to Firm
- Surface: Turf
- £6,500 added
- Form 4/35246-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 110
- Trainer A King
- Jockey Christian Williams
held up towards rear, ridden 3 out, soon beaten, behind when carried out after last
- Form 0/34P16-
- Age 7
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 108
tracked leader, pushed along 6th, every chance approaching 3 out, soon under pressure, weakened next
- Form 9U5889-
- Age 7
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 108
- Trainer K M Prendergast
- Jockey L Stephens
held up in touch, lost place 6th, soon beaten
- Form 133P14/
- Age 11
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 107
- Trainer Miss Kariana Key
- Jockey Miss Jodie Hughes
in touch, under pressure approaching 6th, soon lost place
- Form 8P06/0-0
- Age 9
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 105
- Trainer John Harris
- Jockey L Treadwell
always behind, carried out after last
- Form 1121P4-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 105
- Trainer J T Stimpson
- Jockey L Heard
mid-division, headway approaching 7th, soon chasing leaders, under pressure next, soon weakened
Space Star
139- Form 1236/F0-
- Age 8
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 104
- Trainer P R Webber
- Jockey W T Kennedy
held up mid-division, ridden approaching 6th, soon weakened, carried out after last
- Form 255/235-
- Age 7
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 104
- Trainer I W McInnes
- Jockey C I Gillies
behind, some late headway when left moderate 4th approaching last, swerved to avoid faller and unseated rider after last
- Form 54212-F
- Age 8
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 103
- Trainer Miss R Curtis
- Jockey Nicholas Scolfield
held up towards rear, headway 6th, led last, ran on well
- Form 5017P-0
- Age 6
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 100
tracked leaders, led approaching 3 out, ridden and headed last, no extra flat
- Form 103565-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 98
- Trainer J T Stimpson
- Jockey Jimmy McCarthy
led, headed approaching 3 out, rallied next, every chance when fell last
In depth
Verdict
Another competitive handicap hurdle where Mango Catcher gets the vote to land this for the Rebecca Curtis yard where Elaala and Poliglotti are others worthy of consideration. Although the selections victories have been achieved on ground no quicker than good, today's conditions should not inconvenience him too much and with the race likely to be run to suit his favoured hold-up style, he appeals as the most likely winner. The yard have been known to have a tilt at the ring so keep an eye on the market. Elaala bids for this third course victory today but returns from almost six months off the track while Poliglotti has been a real disappointment since turning his hand to hurdling but needs consideration given the form of some. Mango Catcher is selected to get back on the winning trail here.