Racecards
14:15 Wincanton
Connaught.Plc.Uk Handicap Hurdle (Class D)
- 12 Runners
- Distance: 2m
- Going: Soft, Good to Soft in places
- Form 5146-44
- Age 8
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer N J Henderson
- Jockey Andrew Tinkler
held up in mid-division, headway after 3 out, ridden and led approaching 2 out, blundered and headed last, weakened flat
- Form 11-0P04
- Age 7
- Weight 11-10
led, headed 5th, soon ridden and weakened, fell 3 out
- Form 5/5350-4
- Age 12
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer Mrs P Townsley
- Jockey C Bolger
chased leader, led 3 out, ridden and headed approaching 3 out, weakened after
- Form 1642-3
- Age 6
- Weight 11-5
- Trainer P Winkworth
- Jockey R Flavin
held up in mid-division, ridden and headway to challenge approaching 2 out, one pace after
Tarboush
21- Form 6032-0
- Age 7
- Weight 11-1
- Trainer B G Powell
- Jockey J M Maguire
mid-division, ridden 3 out, weakened 2 out
- Form 2-02051
- Age 9
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer R Hodges
- Jockey A Honeyball
held up in touch, ridden 3 out, stayed on same pace
- Form 5P50-01
- Age 7
- Weight 10-10
- Trainer Miss V Williams
- Jockey B J Crowley
chased leader, challenged 3 out, switched right 2 out, stayed on same pace from last
- Form 1243-60
- Age 8
- Weight 10-10
mid-division, ridden 3 out, weakened 2 out
- Form 4-0F352
- Age 5
- Weight 10-9
- Trainer P Hobbs & J White
- Jockey R Johnson
towards rear, blundered and unseated rider 3rd
- Form 1P35
- Age 4
- Weight 10-7
- Trainer Miss S Wilton
- Jockey A Thornton
prominent, headway led on outside 5th, headed 3 out, soon weakened (no official time taken)
In depth
Verdict
We'll take a chance with Ken Scott here ahead of Alka International, Goldbrook and The Gene Genie and, possibly Maldoun and Night Driver. Okay, the selection has not quite progressed as expected following a decent juvenile win at Huntingdon last season but, lightly-raced, he should have some improvement to come. Alka International is now back on a winning and comes here fit so, despite being 11 years of age, is entitled to his supporters. Goldbrook's winning run came to an end at Ascot last time, but he lost little in defeat there and is capable of running well again. The Gene Genie came good over course and distance last time, which was a good effort and, despite being six pounds higher in the ratings, his claiming rider takes off five. Of the others, Petanque might possibly be vulnerable off topweight; The Biker has been a bit disappointing since looking good as a juvenile; Maldoun is a novice winner who has suggested that further will suit, so the softer the better for him; Tarboush has lots of natural ability but has yet to win over hurdles; Ranelagh Gray won a weak event at Folkestone on heavy last time; Isam Top has bits of form and will like the going; Night Driver was a fair second to Forbearing at Taunton last time and, lightly raced, is at least at the right end of the weights, while Boing Boing has won his juvenile events but it will be interesting to see how he fares in handicap company. Overall, then, it's far from being straightforward, and Ken Scott gets only a tentative vote.