Racecards
16:25 Wincanton
Western Daily Press Novices' Hurdle (Class D)
- 15 Runners
- Distance: 2m
- Going: Good to Soft, Good in places
- Form 10-P
- Age 6
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer P R Webber
- Jockey T Doyle
prominent, ridden and led before 2 out, left clear after 2 out, easily
- Form 300
- Age 5
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer Mrs L Taylor
- Jockey P J Brennan
mid-division, ridden 3 out, soon weakened
- Age 5
- Weight 11-2
held up mid-division, mistake 4th, ridden after 3 out, same pace from 2 out
- Form P
- Age 6
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer Miss V Williams
- Jockey N Williamson
held up towards rear, headway and pushed along 3 out, stayed on from 2 out, improve
- Form R1-142
- Age 6
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer J & A O'Neill
- Jockey A Dobbin
in touch, pushed along 3 out, no headway after
- Age 6
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer N J Henderson
- Jockey M Foley
prominent, mistake 3 out, ridden and stayed one pace from 2 out
- Age 5
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer P Chamings
- Jockey F Keniry
chased leader, mistakes 4th and 6th, ridden and weakened 3 out
- Form 246-103
- Age 5
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer T R George
- Jockey J M Maguire
tracked leaders, ridden 5th, weakened 3 out
- Age 5
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer Miss M Bragg
- Jockey Mr Turlough O'connor
pulled early, always behind, tailed off
- Age 6
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer B G Powell
- Jockey J P McNamara
led to before 2 out, soon ridden, weakened before last
- Form F0321
- Age 4
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer P F Nicholls
- Jockey Ruby Walsh
prominent, mistake 2nd, headway challenging winner when fell 2 out
- Form 0/P
- Age 7
- Weight 10-11
- Trainer R Mathew
- Jockey Wayne Hutchinson
towards rear, ridden 5th, soon weakened
Skiora
28- Form 0-3U
- Age 6
- Weight 10-11
- Trainer A J Wilson
- Jockey M Batchelor
mid-division, ridden 6th, soon behind
- Age 4
- Weight 10-6
- Trainer M R Channon
- Jockey R Farrant
held up in touch, ridden after 3 out, stayed on same pace from 2 out
- Age 4
- Weight 10-6
held up in touch, headway after 3 out, mistake 2 out, stayed on but not trouble winner
In depth
Verdict
A wide open novices hurdle in which many can be given chances. Mac Hine was a good second behind Motcomb Jam at Doncaster last time. He is from a yard in top form is proven in the conditions and the booking of Tony Dobbin catches the eye. Demi Beau quickened up in impressive style when defeating Mythical King on his debut and if he can quicken as well on this softer ground he would be a danger to all. Search And Destroy was a fair third last time behind Laouen. However his yard is back in better form now and it would be no surprise to see him run well at a big price. Bal de Nuit won well on his hurdling debut for Paul Nicholls at Kempton. However the horses he beat there have since let the form down and there may be a few with more scope in the field. Flaviatore is a German raider and the market may be the best guide as to what is expected. Atum Re is held in high regard but he was a major disappointment on his hurdling debut and he may be best watched.Of the remainder Red Lion was a fair sort on the flat and any market confidence would be significant.