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13:15 Wetherby

'Book Your Boxing Day Marquee Package' Novices' Hurdle (Class D )

  • 7 Runners
  • Distance: 2m 7f
  • Going: Good to Soft, Good in places
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 6m 6.00s
  • 7 Ran
Go to Full Result
1
Silk -

Celtic Blaze (IRE)

15/2

    2
    Silk -

    Minster Shadow

    4/1

      1
      Silk - White, Royal Blue chevron, Pink cap

      Classic Capers

      21
      3/1
      • Form 154-41
      • Age 5
      • Weight 11-4

      disputed lead from 2nd, hit 6th, mistake 8th, ridden and weakened after 4 out, behind when pulled up

      2
      Silk - Black and Yellow diamonds, halved sleeves

      Minster Shadow

      26
      4/1
      • Form 343-31
      • Age 5
      • Weight 11-4

      chased leaders, hit 5th and 4 out, soon outpaced, ridden 2 out, stayed on under pressure to go 2nd after last, no chance with winner

      3
      Silk - Black, Orange stripe

      Jonny's Kick

      27
      4/1
      • Form 03-34
      • Age 4
      • Weight 10-12

      tracked leaders, headway to lead 4 out, hit next, headed 2 out, no extra approaching last

      4
      Silk - White, Dark Blue hoop, hooped sleeves and cap

      Minster Missile

      21
      12/1
      • Form 1-6
      • Age 6
      • Weight 10-12

      mistakes, held up and behind, lost touch 4 out and pulled up

      5
      Silk - Purple and Yellow check, Yellow sleeves, Purple armlets

      Alice Jones (IRE)

      33
      66/1
      • Form 00
      • Age 6
      • Weight 10-5

      in touch, left in narrow lead 2nd, headed 4 out, soon ridden and weakend, behind when pulled up

      6
      Silk - EMERALD GREEN and RED check, hooped sleeves and cap

      Celtic Blaze (IRE)

      21 t
      15/2
      • Form 360254
      • Age 5
      • Weight 10-5
      • Official Rating 100

      held up in rear, smooth headway approaching 4 out, led on bit 2 out, soon clear, easily

      7
      Silk - Black and Pink diabolo, halved sleeves, Pink cap

      Lady of Scarvagh (IRE)

      11
      3/1
      • Form 526202
      • Age 5
      • Weight 10-5
      • Official Rating 97

      led until fell 2nd, remounted and continued, tailed off when pulled up

      In depth

      Verdict

      A few of these will be better over fences in time, including: Classic Capers, Minster Shadow and Jonny's Kick, who are shortlisted as the leading contenders today. With Minster Shadow getting the nomination as the one to be on for now. Jonny's Kick would be more strongly recommended if he had gained a little bit more experience over timber. However, he can only benefit from this and remains one for the future. Classic Capers is well thought of and his connections seem certain that this trip will not inconvenience him. Even so, he had a very hard race last time out and the extra three furlongs is a step into the unknown for now. Therefore, the proven stayer, Minster Shadows, makes more appeal at this stage of their careers. The Chris Grant-trained five-year-old has a pleasing attitude that will stand him in good stead if this develops into a scrap and, with Richie McGrath back in the plate, he has plenty in favour today.