Racecards
13:40 Wincanton
Bathwick Tyres Yeovil Novices' Handicap Hurdle (Class F )
- 15 Runners
- Distance: 2m
- Going: Good to Soft
On A Deal
59- Form 4R5/B2-5
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 93
- Trainer R J Hodges
- Jockey J Harris
mid-division, headway approaching 2 out, challenged and every chance 2 out, one pace flat
- Form P3-P14
- Age 5
- Weight 11-11
- Official Rating 92
prominent, ridden 3 out, soon behind
Honan (IRE)
161- Form 061-333
- Age 5
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 91
held up in touch, ridden behind leaders approaching 2 out, not quicken
Ehab (IRE)
13- Form 0-53606
- Age 5
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 89
- Trainer G & J Moore
- Jockey P Hide
prominent, ridden approaching 2 out, soon weakened
Caper
17- Form 334
- Age 4
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 86
- Trainer R Hollinshead
- Jockey P J Brennan
mid-division, weakened 5th, pulled up before 2 out
Mystery (GER)
347- Form 6PP-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 86
- Trainer T R George
- Jockey J M Maguire
held up and mid-division, headway on outside approaching 2 out, soon led, shaken up approaching last, driven clear from last, comfortably
- Form 565433
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 85
- Trainer C Roberts
- Jockey L Stephens
mid-division, ridden approaching 2 out, stayed on one pace
- Form U-54402
- Age 4
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 85
- Trainer R M Stronge
- Jockey B Fenton
held up last, ridden after 3 out, stayed on from 2 out
- Form 006
- Age 4
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 84
- Trainer Ian Williams
- Jockey D R Dennis
prominent, chased leader after 2nd, led briefly approaching 2 out, one pace from last
- Form 20P05-4
- Age 5
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 84
- Trainer B G Powell
- Jockey C Studd
led, not fluent 4th, headed after 3 out, soon weakened
- Form 104350
- Age 5
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 81
- Trainer R J Hodges
- Jockey P Flynn
pulled early and held up towards rear, ridden 5th, soon weakened
- Form 26/005
- Age 6
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 80
- Trainer Karen George
- Jockey A Honeyball
prominent, ridden after 3 out, one pace
- Form 353
- Age 3
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 93
- Trainer Evan Williams
- Jockey Christian Williams
held up in touch, ridden 3 out, no impression
Desert City
53- Form 003/00
- Age 5
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 79
- Trainer M Sheppard
- Jockey R Walford
mid-division, ridden 2 out, soon behind
Le Gris (GER)
142- Form 02-0040
- Age 5
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 89
- Trainer Miss G Browne
- Jockey Miss E J Jones
Silistra
22- Form 0P-6430
- Age 5
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 88
- Trainer Mrs L C Jewell
- Jockey V Slattery
Dusty Carpet
19- Form 04F/0
- Age 6
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 83
- Trainer M J Weeden
- Jockey M Bradburne
In depth
Verdict
A poor race in which Honan secures only the most tentative vote ahead of Ethan Snowflake and Caper. Martin Pipe's charge was highly tried in Ireland ahead of his journey across the sea to Somerset. He disappointed somewhat in a couple of starts earlier in the year but the fact that connections have been prepared to wait suggests that that was nothing like his running. Ethan Snowflake is exposed as moderate but tries hard. There was no fluke about a 50/1 success at Fakenham and he wont be that price here. Caper and Coustou renew rivalries having met a couple of weeks earlier at Ludlow. The former is much better off at the weights and has an obvious chance of reversing form. Denise Best has had plenty of chances under all codes but this race is so weak that her best form would entitle her to place considerations. Of the remainder Prince Domino makes most appeal although he does appear to be something of a doubtful stayer. A poor race in which Honan is offered the chance of redemption.