Racecards
17:25 Wincanton
Wincanton For Parties Standard Open National Hunt Flat (Class H)
- 9 Runners
- Distance: 2m
- Going: Good to Firm, Good in places
- Form 625
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer P Hobbs & J White
- Jockey R Johnson
held up in rear, headway 3f out, switched left and ridden to lead 2f out, quickened clear final furlong, readily
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer S Burrough
- Jockey Mr R Young
veered badly right and unseated rider start
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer C L Tizzard
- Jockey J Tizzard
held up behind leaders, ridden 6f out, soon weakened
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer N J Henderson
- Jockey M A Fitzgerald
led after 3f to 8f out, ridden 4f out, stayed on well final furlong
Noughtynova
73- Form 25-0
- Age 6
- Weight 10-13
- Trainer M Saunders
- Jockey V Slattery
prominent, led 8f out, ridden and quickened 4f out, headed 2f out, no extra
- Age 4
- Weight 10-11
- Trainer P F Nicholls
- Jockey Ruby Walsh
held up mid-division, headway 4f out, ridden 3f out, stayed on
- Age 4
- Weight 10-6
- Trainer M Madgwick
- Jockey J Goldstein
led 3f, ridden 3f out, not quicken final furlong
In depth
Verdict
With the already raced horses in this contest not showing much ability it looks as though the horses from the two top stables will be battling it out for honours. Paul Nicholls sends Classify, who although Flat-bred, is well regarded by connections. However he may need further than this. Therefore the selection is Nicky Henderson's Spread The Dream who is classically National Hunt-bred and with his trainer having an excellent record at this track looks the one to be on. Of those who have raced Forever Dream can be given a chance though he is nothing special and has never run on such a fast surface. As usual, the market generally provides the best guide to horses' chances in this sort of race.