Racecards
13:35 Wincanton
K J Pike & Sons Elite Hurdle (A Limited Handicap) (Class A)
- 4 Runners
- Distance: 2m
- Going: Good
Azertyuiop (FR)
219- Form 112-
- Age 4
- Weight 11-10
- Trainer P F Nicholls
- Jockey Timmy Murphy
took keen hold, chased leaders, led approaching 2nd, headed 4th, led again 5th, ridden and quickened approaching 2 out, clear approaching last, ran on well
Milligan (FR)
189- Form 03360-1
- Age 6
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer Miss V Williams
- Jockey N Williamson
held up in touch, tracked winner approaching 2 out, soon ridden, mistake last, not quicken flat
- Form 121424-
- Age 4
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer M C Pipe
- Jockey T Scudamore
led to 2nd, led again 4th to 5th, ridden approaching 3 out, behind from 2 out
Ulundi
14- Form 10/51-06
- Age 6
- Weight 10-13
- Trainer P R Webber
- Jockey T Doyle
held up last, challenged approaching 2 out, ridden and not pace of winner flat
In depth
Formwatch
Azertyuiop (FR) Top class last season as a novice losing little in defeat behind Bilboa in Aintree's Glenlivet Anniversary Hurdle on final start; stable's horses in good form so fitness unlikely to be a problem.
Milligan (FR) Raised 12lb since winning Haydock's Swinton Handicap Hurdle; much more needed here.
Janus du Cochet (FR) Ran behind the best of last season's four-year-old hurdlers last term when tending to find at least one too good; has to be respected but may ideally want softer ground..
Ulundi Capable performer but probably too highly tried in this company.
Dibea Times (FR) Progressive form in novice hurdles last term before disappointing in Imperial Cup when pulled up (Milligan 6th); difficult to recommend on that effort..