Racecards
19:15 Worcester
Dave Hudd Heating Allowance Cheque Novices' Handicap Hurdle (Class F) (Class F)
- 15 Runners
- Distance: 3m
- Going: Good to Firm, Good in places
- Form 035F0-0
- Age 8
- Weight 11-12
held up, ridden 8th, soon weakened
- Form 36-2563
- Age 8
- Weight 11-6
- Trainer Mrs B Thomson
- Jockey G Lee
held up, headway 6th, ridden 3 out, weakened next
- Form P330-65
- Age 7
- Weight 11-3
- Trainer J Parkinson & S Smith
- Jockey D Elsworth
held up, headway 6th, ridden to lead approaching 3 out, headed last, not quicken
- Form 40PP-00
- Age 5
- Weight 11-3
- Trainer P Pritchard
- Jockey O Nelmes
behind, headway approaching 9th, ridden 3 out, weakened next
- Form P/003PP-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer M Scudamore
- Jockey T Scudamore
behind from 2nd, tailed off when pulled up before 8th
- Form 02P-453
- Age 6
- Weight 11-1
- Trainer W Jenks
- Jockey C Llewellyn
held up, headway 6th, ridden to chase leader 3 out to 2 out, kept on flat
Sylphide
22- Form 021-61P
- Age 9
- Weight 10-13
- Trainer H Manners
- Jockey T J Malone
held up, ridden and headway approaching 3 out, led last, ran on
- Form F636/23-
- Age 8
- Weight 10-12
behind, headway 8th, ridden after next, weakened 3 out
Hi Rudolf
14- Form 4-P14F4
- Age 9
- Weight 10-10
- Trainer H Manners
- Jockey Mr J Morgan
behind, headway 7th, weakened 9th
- Form PFF-25R
- Age 11
- Weight 10-9
- Trainer M Sheppard
- Jockey D R Dennis
chased leader to 7th, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
Castlediva
24- Form FF0-P6P
- Age 7
- Weight 10-7
- Trainer B Pollock
- Jockey Mr T Messenger
held up, headway 6th, ridden after 8th, soon weakened, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
Rudi's Charm
32- Form 0/00-036
- Age 7
- Weight 10-2
- Trainer D Thompson
- Jockey C Rafter
behind, headway 6th, ridden 8th, weakened next, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
- Form F40-64P
- Age 6
- Weight 10-1
- Trainer Mrs H Dalton
- Jockey A O'keeffe
led, clear until after 6th, ridden and headed approaching 3 out, weakened quickly
In depth
Verdict
Sweet Auburn gets the vote in a trappy event, with Magical Liaison, Kings Linen and Returned Un Paid all in with a shout as well. Nothing stands out too much here, but Sweet Auburn has shown on more than one occasion that he has the ability to pick up a minor contest such as this. He has been tried both over hurdles and fences this season and seems comfortable over either type of obstacle. With Graham Lee on board, he can once again be in the shake-up. Kings Linen has yet to score but might be suited by the slight step back in trip here, while Magical Liaison in contrast will cope better with further to travel. Returned Un Paid is still a bit high in the weights but has less to do than when fifth in a better race than this at Maitre in May. His only victory so far has been over fences but he has claims in this company. As stated, this is not a race to get too heavily involved in but we shall stick with Sweet Auburn to small stakes.