Racecards
18:15 Uttoxeter
Weatherbys Messaging Service Mares' Novices' Hurdle (div 1) (Class 4)
- 7 Runners
- Distance: 2m
- Going: Good to Soft, Good in places
- Surface: Turf
- £4,000 added
Elaala (USA)
20- Form 32F/4P5
- Age 5
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 87
- Trainer J T Stimpson
- Jockey R Johnson
in touch, not fluent 5th, ridden to chase winner 3 out to 2 out, weakened flat
- Form 7P-5394
- Age 8
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 79
with leader, ridden to lead approaching 3 out, clear well before 2 out, eased towards finish
- Form 34-6
- Age 7
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 90
- Trainer G A Harker
- Jockey L McGrath
held up, reminders after 6th, struggling and outpaced 3 out, went right 2 out, stayed on flat, no danger
- Form U-
- Age 5
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer I McMath
- Jockey M J McAlister
raced keenly, led, headed and weakened quickly approaching 3 out, behind when blundered 2 out
- Form U-5F221
- Age 9
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 87
- Trainer D J Wintle
- Jockey R Cummings
raced keenly, held up, reminders after 7th, headway from 3 out, went 2nd last, no chance with winner
- Form P
- Age 4
- Weight 10-10
- Trainer Mrs L Williamson
- Jockey D Laverty
raced keenly, tracked leaders, ridden to chase winner 2 out until last, weakened flat
Khyberie
39- Form P
- Age 4
- Weight 10-10
- Trainer G Haine
- Jockey R Cochrane
held up, pecked 3rd, ridden after 7th, lost touch approaching 3 out, tailed off when pulled up before last
In depth
Verdict
A poor opener and Naujella Girl is selected ahead of Elaala and Too Posh To Share. The selection is less exposed than most here and having been related to winners over further, this cloying surface should not unduly test her reserves of stamina. Elaala still searches to break her maiden but this race is so weak that she cannot be discounted in spite of ten unsuccessful attempts thus far. Too Posh To Share won a seller over course-and-distance. That victory was long overdue and it is to be hoped that she gleans some confidence from finally getting her head infront. The Last Turn was 100/1 on debut and ran accordingly.Lyricist's Dream is none from 17 while Khyberie's technique left a lot to be desired on debut. No getting away from a lack of quality and Naujella Girl can only be put up to the minimum of stakes.
Formwatch
Elaala (USA) 25-1 (10-11) Held up, headway when blundered badly last, kept on same pace after, 5th of 18, 25l behind Ouh Jay (11-9) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gs.
Lyricist's Dream 22-1 (10-9) Held up towards rear, headway after 8th, kept on approaching last, never nearer, 4th of 16, 12l behind Ballyboley (11-2) at Worcester 3m mdn hdl (4) sft in Jun.
Naujella Girl (IRE) 13-2 (10-10) Held up in rear, headway 4 out, ridden next, no impression when hit 2 out, 6th of 11, 9l behind Pinkerton Mill (10-10) at Uttoxeter 2m nh nov hdl (4) gs in May.
The Last Turn 100-1 (10-4) Mistake and unseated rider at the 2nd in race won by Poker De Sivola (11-8) at Hexham 2m 4f nov hdl (4) gf in Apr, 14 ran.
Too Posh To Share 6-4fav (10-7) Held up, ridden after 3 out, led after 2 out, clear from last, won at Uttoxeter 2m cnd hcp hdl 0-95 (5) sft beating Freedom Flying (11-0) by 9l, 12 ran.
Dream of Paradise (USA) 28-1 (10-0) Led until jumped very slow 1st, chased leaders until quicky lost place and pulled up 5 out in race won by Djess (10-7) at Cartmel 2m 1f mdn hdl (4) gd, 10 ran.
Khyberie 33-1 (10-2) Took keen hold in mid-division, headway approaching 4th, weakening when mistake 3 out, well behind when pulled up 2 out in race won by Investment Wings (10-7) at Towcester 2m nov hdl (4) gd in Jun, 15 ran.