Racecards
17:00 Wetherby
Helmsley Handicap Hurdle (Class E)
- 14 Runners
- Distance: 2m
- Going: Good
Teme Valley
39- Form 6-40010
- Age 9
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer J Howard Johnson
- Jockey G Lee
in touch, ridden approaching 3 out, weakened from next
Feanor
357- Form 53P133-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-11
- Trainer Mrs S Watt
- Jockey D N Russell
behind when unseated rider, 2nd
- Form 000060
- Age 9
- Weight 11-10
- Trainer M & D Easterby
- Jockey Mr G Carenza
close up, led 3rd, ridden and headed 2 out, soon weakened
Minivet
18- Form 56F3-01
- Age 8
- Weight 11-9
- Trainer T D Easterby
- Jockey R Garritty
chased leaders, challenged 3 out, ridden and soon outpaced, ran on well to lead flat
- Form 1-50036
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer A W Carroll
- Jockey Timmy Murphy
held up, headway approaching 3 out, every chance 2 out, left in lead last, headed and one-paced flat
- Form 0-00215
- Age 7
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer J & A O'Neill
- Jockey L Cooper
mid-division, headway approaching 3 out, led 2 out, going well when fell last
- Form 010-PF0
- Age 7
- Weight 10-10
- Trainer Ms A Embiricos
- Jockey S Fox
led til headed 3rd, remained close up, ridden approaching 3 out, weakened next
Bengal Boy
29- Form U24664
- Age 7
- Weight 10-10
- Trainer P Beaumont
- Jockey D O'Meara
held up, ridden and outpaced approaching 3 out, kept on between last 2, never dangerous
Wonderful Man
272- Form 0/00-F22
- Age 7
- Weight 10-9
- Trainer R D E Woodhouse
- Jockey A Dobbin
mid-division, headway approaching 3 out, soon every chance, kept on approaching last
- Form 45-0005
- Age 6
- Weight 10-8
held up, headway approaching 3 out, soon ridden, kept on from next
Scottish Song
761- Form 114000/
- Age 10
- Weight 10-8
- Trainer Mrs M Reveley
- Jockey D C Costello
in rear, ridden and behind from 4 out
- Form 526131
- Age 7
- Weight 10-7
mid-division, ridden approaching 2 out, weakened approaching last
Tuftex King
16- Form 00000
- Age 6
- Weight 10-4
- Trainer Ian Williams
- Jockey D R Dennis
held up, headway approaching 3 out, ridden approaching next, no impression
In depth
Verdict
A competitive finale, and it will be interesting to see whether there is any market support for Claude Greengrass. JP McManus' horse was the subject of a big gamble on his first start for Jonjo O'Neill at Catterick, and failed by only a short head. He made amends at Doncaster next time, but was then disappointing over two and a half miles on heavy ground at Bangor. These conditions should suit him better, and although he does not look the easiest of rides, jockey Liam Cooper is as good as any on this type of horse and we are prepared to give him another chance. Dangers include Stormy Beech, who is in great heart but may be best with some cut in the ground, and Minivet, whose confidence will have been given a boost by winning a seller at Catterick last time. Speed Venture has yet to get his act together this season but is well treated on some of his old form and is one to consider at a decent price.