Racecards
14:00 Wincanton
Higos Insurance Somerton Mares' Novices' Hurdle (Class 4)
- 12 Runners
- Distance: 2m 6f
- Going: Good, Good to Firm in places
- Surface: Turf
- £4,000 added
- Form 8-6213P
- Age 7
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 112
- Trainer Evan Williams
- Jockey Christian Williams
close up in chasing group, hit 5th and 8th, weakened well before 2 out
- Form 1533
- Age 5
- Weight 10-10
- Official Rating 105
- Trainer A King
- Jockey R Thornton
held up towards rear, good headway 7th, chased leaders next, ridden after 3 out, soon weakened
- Form 2/2-5
- Age 8
- Weight 10-10
- Trainer P F Nicholls
- Jockey R Mahon
in touch in chasing group, struggling after 3 out, modest 5th when hit last
Emmaslegend
111- Form R739
- Age 5
- Weight 10-10
- Trainer Miss S Smith
- Jockey C Bolger
chased leaders in 3rd and off the pace, weakened soon after 3 out, pulled up before next
- Form 3-43
- Age 6
- Weight 10-10
- Official Rating 104
- Trainer P F Nicholls
- Jockey Ruby Walsh
well off the pace towards rear, not fluent 6th, stayed on after 3 out, went 3rd next, no impression
- Form 0-00P
- Age 7
- Weight 10-10
always behind, ridden and struggling 8th, tailed off next, pulled up before 2 out
- Form 7
- Age 5
- Weight 10-10
mistake 1st, always behind, tailed off 3 out, pulled up before next
Lady Jinks
28- Form 2309
- Age 5
- Weight 10-10
- Official Rating 105
- Trainer Miss J S Davis
- Jockey Danny Burton
made all, set strong pace, clear 3rd, reduced lead 3 out, drew away again approaching next, 4 lengths ahead last, unchallenged
Little Fee
350- Form 7-
- Age 5
- Weight 10-10
- Trainer C W Mitchell
- Jockey Jimmy Derham
behind, pecked 2nd, mistake next, ridden and struggling 8th, soon lost touch, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
- Age 8
- Weight 10-10
- Trainer Nick Mitchell
- Jockey Alex Merriam
always behind, tailed off 3 out, pulled up before next
- Form 532P-P5
- Age 5
- Weight 10-10
- Official Rating 100
- Trainer Miss V Williams
- Jockey Aidan Coleman
chased winner throughout, closed 3 out, no impression next, never able to challenge
- Form 120/62
- Age 6
- Weight 10-10
- Trainer H Morrison
- Jockey T Scudamore
raced in 4th, awkward 2nd, niggled along 7th, hit 3 out, went 3rd soon after, no impression when lost 3rd 2 out
In depth
Verdict
GILWEN GLORY has a bit to prove after last time but her previous form makes her the one to beat here, with Far From Blonde likely to get heavily involved. The Evan Williams-trained selection was a beaten favourite at Plumpton on soft ground last time, and stamina looks to be her forte. The extra furlong won't be a problem and her autumn form was good in the context of this, so she may be able to successfully concede weight all round. Far From Blonde represents the champion trainer and being by Presenting then she should handle a sound surface now tried on it for the first time. Clearly, she is taking a little time to come to hand, but you would not rule out a win with improvement likely. Call At Midnight looks a serious player and she has been unfortunate to meet the useful Banjaxed Girl on three successive occasions. Good ground suits, though she does have to prove her stamina over this far. Conversely, there may be more to come from Lady Jinks now stepped up in trip and a market check is advised, though preference is for Gilwen Glory.
Formwatch
Gilwen Glory (IRE) 11-10fav (11-10) Mid-division, reminders after 7th, soon lost place, tailed off, pulled up 3 out, in a race won by Evella (11-3) at Plumpton 2m 5f mares NH nov hdl (4) sft in Jan, 7 ran.
Call At Midnight 5-2 (10-12) Mid-division, headway to go 3rd approaching 7th, weakened after 2 out, left 3rd last, 3rd of 14, 23l behind Banjaxed Girl (11-5) at Southwell 2m 4f mrs nov hdl (4) gs in Feb.
Dream Leader (IRE) 8-1 (10-11) Not fluent, chased leaders, mistakes 2nd and 8th, weakened 9th, tailed off, 5th of 9, well behind Double Pride (11-4) at Warwick 3m 1f nh nov hdl (4) hvy in Feb.
Emmaslegend 16-1 (10-10) Chased leaders, not fluent 6th, soon weakened, tailed off, 9th of 10, well behind Ryde Back (10-10) at Huntingdon 2m 4f mares NH nov hdl (3) gd in Nov.
Far From Blonde (IRE) 8-1 (11-0) Held up, not fluent 3rd, chased leader after 3 out, weakened going to last, 3rd of 7, 12l behind Topsham Belle (11-6) at Wincanton 2m 6f mrs nov hdl (4) hvy in Feb.
Flaviola (IRE) 200-1 (10-5) Always behind, hit 6th, pulled up 2 out, in a race won by Duke Of Lucca (11-5) at Newbury 2m 3f NH nov hdl 4-6yo (4) hvy in Dec, 15 ran.
Forty Knights 50-1 (11-2) Chased leaders until weakened 4f out, 7th of 14, 42l behind Mizzurka (10-13) at Taunton 2m 1f mare NH flat (5) sft in Jan.
Lady Jinks 25-1 (11-1) Chased leaders, led briefly after 3 out, weakened before 2 out, 9th of 16, 29l behind Qaspal (11-5) at Kempton 2m cond hcp hdl 0-1115 (4) gs in Feb.
Little Fee 100-1 (9-11) Towards rear, ridden 6f out, soon weakened, 7th of 12, well behind High Gales (11-4) at Fontwell 2m 2f mdn NH flat (6) gd in Mar '09.
Mighty Make A Mint Lujain mare out of Mighty Squaw.
Sawpit Solitaire 14-1 (10-11) Tracked leaders, blundered 8th, one pace from 3 out, 5th of 12, 18l behind Rock Wren (11-12) at Ludlow 3m hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd.
Yonder 5-1 (10-12) Tracked leading trio, with winner from 5th, until driven and no impression from 3 out, 2nd of 6, 12l behind Megasue (10-12) at Plumpton 2m mrs nov hdl (4) gs in Feb.