Racecards
14:20 Warwick
E.B.F./crandon Park Stud Mares' Only 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (Qualifier) (Class E)
- 11 Runners
- Distance: 2m 5f
- Going: Good, Good to Firm in places
- Form 600U3-1
- Age 4
- Weight 11-3
- Trainer J Mullins
- Jockey A Thornton
not fluent, mid-division, headway after 6th, led 3 out, ridden next, ran on
- Form 3-5331
- Age 5
- Weight 11-3
- Trainer Miss V Williams
- Jockey S Thomas
prominent, led 4 out to 3 out, soon ridden, weakened flat
- Form 6/PP26-5
- Age 6
- Weight 10-10
- Trainer D R Gandolfo
- Jockey T Doyle
held up in rear, headway and mistake 3 out, soon ridden, stayed on approaching last, not reached winner
- Form 0-004
- Age 7
- Weight 10-10
- Trainer R Dickin
- Jockey B Hitchcott
led to 4 out, soon ridden, weakened approaching 2 out
Hylia
45- Form 60
- Age 4
- Weight 10-10
- Trainer Mrs P Robeson
- Jockey Jimmy McCarthy
prominent, ridden 3 out, weakened next
- Form 00-0
- Age 5
- Weight 10-10
- Trainer S Gilmore
- Jockey R Thornton
not jumped well, always behind, tailed off from 7th
Mondeed
12- Form 5622U4
- Age 6
- Weight 10-10
- Trainer N King
- Jockey James Davies
keen in rear, headway 2nd, weakened 8th, behind when blundered last
Motcombe (IRE)
175- Form 03
- Age 5
- Weight 10-10
- Trainer R H Alner
- Jockey J P McNamara
held up, headway approaching 7th, mistake and outpaced 8th, rallied approaching last, stayed on
- Form 1-P
- Age 5
- Weight 10-10
- Trainer Miss H Knight
- Jockey J Culloty
held up and keen, lost touch after 6th, tailed off when pulled up before next
Silchester Dream
253- Form 004-
- Age 5
- Weight 10-10
in touch, ridden and lost place approaching 6th, tailed off from next
In depth
Verdict
Not a race to be dogmatic about and close attention should be paid to the way the betting market unfolds before getting heavily involved. However, Kindle Ball arrives here on the back of a good effort at Southwell last time and is confidently expected to cope with the step up in trip. Kentford Grebe is also penalised for a recent win and should not be too far away again if holding her form - whereas Bell Tor and Rare Vintage have a little to prove and are best watched for now. The same can also be said of Motcombe and Hylia, who are both entitled to improve as they become more experienced. Therefore, a process of elimination brings us back to Kindle Ball, who looks the safest option despite the likelihood of cramped odds.