Racecards
15:35 Wincanton
Higos Insurance Handicap Hurdle (Class 3)
- 12 Runners
- Distance: 2m
- Going: Good
- Surface: Turf
- £10,000 added
- Form 844444
- Age 5
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 112
- Trainer M Madgwick
- Jockey M Goldstein
led, ridden approaching 2 out, headed between last 2, no chance with winner when lost 2nd and weakened approaching last
- Form 657007
- Age 7
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 112
chased leader until weakened approaching 5th, soon struggling in rear, tailed off when eased before 2 out
- Form 1F22/18-
- Age 9
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 112
- Trainer S D Dixon
- Jockey Jimmy Derham
reluctant to jump off, behind, some headway on outside when fell 4th
- Form 382355
- Age 7
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 112
- Trainer H S Howe
- Jockey Timmy Murphy
behind, moderate effort after 3 out, tailed off
- Form 2/75-05
- Age 7
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 110
- Trainer N & W Twiston-Davies
- Jockey T Molloy
took keen hold, prominent, went 2nd 5th, weakened approaching 2 out
- Form P57332
- Age 11
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 105
- Trainer Nick Williams
- Jockey D A Jacob
mid-division, weakened well before 2 out, tailed off
- Form 3241
- Age 4
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 106
- Trainer Miss V Williams
- Jockey Aidan Coleman
blundered 1st, soon recovered to race in touch, effort on inside to track leaders going well after 3 out, tracked leader on bit before 2 out, led between last 2, soon clear, very easily
- Form 331-467
- Age 8
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 103
- Trainer B J Llewellyn
- Jockey Christian Williams
mistake 1st, always rear division
- Form 0P0143
- Age 10
- Weight 10-9
- Official Rating 98
- Trainer P Henderson
- Jockey R Mahon
in touch, chased leaders after 3 out, went 3rd 2 out, stayed on same pace
- Form 303247
- Age 6
- Weight 10-8
- Official Rating 97
- Trainer H S Howe
- Jockey Harry Skelton
mid-division, headway to chase leaders after 3 out, went 2nd before last, no chance with very easy winner
- Form 70008
- Age 5
- Weight 10-8
- Official Rating 97
- Trainer P Hobbs & J White
- Jockey A P McCoy
raced wide, chased leaders, hit 3 out, weakened well before next
- Form 0P71-06
- Age 6
- Weight 10-2
- Official Rating 91
- Trainer A E Jones
- Jockey T Messenger
behind, moderate effort after 3 out
- Form FP09/P4
- Age 8
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 115
- Trainer Noel T Chance
- Jockey R Johnson
Nonrunner
In depth
Verdict
CICERON should be a warm order here given the ease with which he won at Bangor and we're not going to seek to oppose him. Gaspara is well handicapped if she can recapture her enthusiasm whilst Norisan is one to note in the market. The selection is taking on his elders for the first time but the weight for age allowance should compensate for that and his penalty may not be enough to stop him. He turned a competitive handicap into a procession last time and looks upwardly mobile. Gaspara couldn't be backed with confidence but she is extremely well handicapped whilst Norisan won over course and distance three starts ago and can't be completely ignored. Slew Charm is another well treated runner with a little to prove, Rocky River could have more to offer now handicapping whilst Harcourt has been running well in the main and could have a say in the outcome. Mister Pous is another that should be vying for a share of the prize money but preference is for the up and coming youngster Ciceron.
Formwatch
Ray Diamond 11-1 (11-1) Led to 3 out, every chance next, soon ridden, weakened last, 4th of 12, 34l behind Maraafeq (11-8) at Fontwell 2m 2f hcp hdl 0-120 (3) hvy in Feb.
Gaspara (FR) 7-1 (11-8) Always towards rear, under pressure 4th, reminders and struggling soon after, tailed off 3 out, 7th of 12, 47l behind The Rainbow Hunter (11-1) at Wincanton 2m hcp hdl 0-120 (3) hvy in Jan.
White On Black (GER) 11-2 (10-5) Held up last, headway after 3 out, ridden 2 out, weakened last, last of 8, 12l behind Stradbrook (11-8) at Wincanton 2m hcp hdl 0-130 (3) hvy in Jan '09.
Stumped 5-1 (11-1) Held up in touch, effort 3 out, ridden and outpaced before next, soon weakened, last of 5, 19l behind King Brex (11-12) at Plumpton 2m 1f nov hcp chs 0-115 (4) gs in Jan.
Rocky River (IRE) 50-1 (11-4) Led, ridden and headed between last 2, weakened last, 5th of 14, 15l behind Tocca Ferro (11-4) at Southwell 2m nh nov hdl (4) gs in Jan.
Mister Pous (FR) 4-1 (10-10) Held up towards rear, chased leaders after 4th, ridden to chase winner approaching last, every chance flat, no extra towards finish, 2nd of 10, 1 1/4l behind Bella Haze (11-3) at Hereford 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) sft.
Ciceron (IRE) 3-1fav (11-7) Held up in rear, headway approaching 5th, led 2 out, clear before last, easily, won at Bangor 2m 1f 4yo nov hcp hdl (3) gs beating Devil To Pay (11-7) by 7l, 8 ran.
Bazart 16-1 (10-8) Towards rear, one pace in 5th when blundered 2 out, soon weakened, 7th of 10, 26l behind Bella Haze (11-3) at Hereford 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) sft.
Harcourt (USA) 4-1 (11-5) Held up and keen, led 6th, ridden approaching 2 out, headed last, weakened flat, 3rd of 7, 5l behind Crystal Prince (10-8) at Plumpton 2m hcp hdl 0-100 (4) sft in Jan.
Boogie Dancer 12-1 (11-2) Held up mid-division, struggling approaching 5th, 7th of 13, 43l behind Maria Antonia (11-6) at Newton Abbot 2m 1f nov hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gf in Aug.
Cappagh (IRE) 10-1 (11-12) Held up in rear, took keen hold, weakened approaching 4th, tailed off, 8th of 9, well behind Tom O'tara (10-11) at Warwick 2m hcp hdl 0-105 (4) hvy in Feb.
Norisan 33-1 (10-1) Held up in rear, struggling 3 out, tailed off, 6th of 12, 38l behind The Rainbow Hunter (11-1) at Wincanton 2m hcp hdl 0-120 (3) hvy in Jan.
Slew Charm (FR) 20-1 (11-7) Held up towards rear, headway approaching 4 out, one pace from 2 out, 4th of 17, 9l behind Share Option (10-2) at Doncaster 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gs in Feb.
Bold Policy (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Held up in rear, pushed along after 4th, never dangerous, 7th of 12, well behind Putney Bridge (11-3) at Ludlow 2m 5f sll hdl (4-8yo) (5) sft in Feb.