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16:20 Wetherby

November Novices' Hurdle (Class C)

  • 8 Runners
  • Distance: 2m
  • Going: Good, Good to Firm in places (watering)
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 3m 52.00s
  • 8 Ran
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1
Silk -

Thesis (IRE)

9/4

    2
    Silk -

    Firozi

    33/1

      3
      Silk -

      Tioga Gold (IRE)

      100/1

        1
        Silk - Maroon, White Cross of Lorraine, White sleeves, Maroon armlets

        Thesis (IRE)

        164
        9/4
        • Form 2236-11
        • Age 5
        • Weight 11-8

        held up, headway 5th, led on bit 2 out, left 30 lengths clear last, heavily eased towards finish

        2
        Silk - BLUE, WHITE sleeves, BLUE cap, GREEN spots

        Double Helix

        100/1
        • Age 4
        • Weight 11-0

        not fluent, in touch, ridden approaching 3 out, soon weakened

        3
        Silk - MAUVE and PINK check, WHITE sleeves

        Ken'tucky (FR)

        203
        8/1
        • Form 343-
        • Age 5
        • Weight 11-0

        led, hit 1st, headed after 3rd, ridden and weakened approaching 3 out

        4
        Silk - DARK GREEN, WHITE chevron, LIGHT GREEN sleeves, DARK GREEN and WHITE check cap

        Lord Lington (FR)

        11/10
        • Age 4
        • Weight 11-0

        tracked leaders and keen, led 4th, headed after 4 out, soon weakened

        5
        Silk - White, royal blue seams, striped sleeves, royal blue cap

        Macanillo (GER)

        322
        100/1
        • Form PP-
        • Age 5
        • Weight 11-0

        tracked leader, ridden and weakened approaching 3 out

        6
        Silk - Dark Blue and Yellow (quartered), White sleeves, Dark Blue armlets

        Petrula

        18
        4/1
        • Form 2
        • Age 4
        • Weight 11-0

        prominent, led after 3rd, headed 4th, led again after 4 out, soon ridden, 2nd and onepace when fell last

        7
        Silk - Royal Blue, White star, striped sleeves and star on cap

        Tioga Gold (IRE)

        100/1
        • Age 4
        • Weight 11-0

        held up, hit 4 out, soon ridden and weakened

        8
        Silk - Yellow, Emerald Green sash, armlets and cap

        Firozi

        33/1
        • Age 4
        • Weight 10-9

        held up, ridden approaching 3 out, left remote 2nd last, no chance with winner

        In depth

        Verdict

        Venetia Williams has her string well forward this season and Thesis looks to have been found a good opportunity to carry on the good work started when he got off the mark over hurdles at Worcester in May - although, it will not be plain sailing and it could be rewarding to make a few notes on the rest. The Nicky Henderson-trained Ken'tucky made a favourable impression in bumpers last season and was not rushed into things as the season went on. But, he is likely to need this as he makes his debut over timber today and is best watched. Where as, Petrula hinted that he could win races after a sound effort at Sedgefield last month. He should be watched closely for each way support from the betting ring. However, Paul Nicholls' French import, Lord Lington is the most interesting of the rest and could be the one to pose the biggest threat. Nicholls' newcomer was a winner at around a mile and a half on the Flat in his home land and appears to handle a fair bit of cut in the ground according to his profile. However, as he is an unknown quantity at the moment, he may be best watched. Which leaves Thesis as the logical choice after showing a fair amount of ability when asked a question in each of his three outings over hurdles. Brian Crowley gets on well with the five-year-old and another bold bid is anticipated.