Racecards
21:05 Worcester
Evening Racing By The River Maiden Hurdle (Class 5)
- 14 Runners
- Distance: 2m
- Going: Good to Firm, Firm in places
- Surface: Turf
- Age 5
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer J R Boyle
- Jockey Stephen Craine
held up towards rear, hit 1st, headway after 5th, ridden approaching 3 out, weakened after 2 out
- Form 9
- Age 7
- Weight 11-0
mid-division, ridden 5th, soon struggling
Go Free
37- Form 446
- Age 5
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 97
- Trainer J G M O'Shea
- Jockey A P McCoy
led until after 2nd, led again 3rd, ridden after 2 out, kept on well flat
- Form P/0-25
- Age 7
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 107
- Trainer A M Hales
- Jockey W T Kennedy
held up, headway approaching 3 out, stayed on flat
- Form 574
- Age 5
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer B J Llewellyn
- Jockey O McPhail
mid-division, headway 4th, chased winner from 2 out, stayed on flat but no impression
- Form 4
- Age 5
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer Evan Williams
- Jockey Christian Williams
raced keenly and held up, mistake 3rd, no chance when went badly right last
- Form 6-0
- Age 5
- Weight 11-0
took keen hold, chased winner, led after 2nd until 3rd, weakened 6th
Skidmark
17- Form 27
- Age 5
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer Miss J R Tooth
- Jockey J E Moore
mid-division, pushed along and lost place after 4th, pulled up after next
- Age 6
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer J Jay
- Jockey L P Aspell
mid-division, headway 3 out, ridden after 2 out, one pace
- Form 42-3
- Age 4
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 98
- Trainer Karen George
- Jockey A Thornton
chased leaders, ridden 3 out, weakening when mistake last
Jamaaron
22- Form 373-633
- Age 4
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 92
- Trainer J L Spearing
- Jockey Antony Evans
held up towards rear, headway on inside when not much room on bend approaching 3 out, ridden 2 out, one pace from last
- Form 00
- Age 4
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer G F Edwards
- Jockey Mr D Edwards
mid-division, headway 4th, weakened after next
Stanbury (USA)
459- Age 4
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer Mrs D A Hamer
- Jockey S Durack
chased leaders, ridden approaching 2 out, 3rd and beaten when mistake last
In depth
Verdict
Hiawatha, Jamaaron and Principal Witness are three against the field in this competitive finale and the vote is given to Hiawatha. The selection was a fair fifth behind Sakenos last time out, that form looks rock solid in the context of this race and with improvement likely and under conditions that suit he looks the one to be on. Jamaaron rates the main danger on his latest third behind Arresting, hr will be suited by this slightly shorter trip and should be noted in the market.Principals Witness is another that could go well he was a fair fourth on his debut behind Sakenos and is sure to improve so should be noted in the market. Of the remainder Olivino was a fair fourth behind Iffy last time and is another worth place claims but he may be seen to better effect ion handicaps and with this in mind for the winner we return to Hiawatha.
Formwatch
Go Free 20-1 (11-0) Held up in touch, hit 4th, ridden after 4 out, soon weakened, 6th of 8, 26l behind Wee Dinns (11-7) at N Abbot 2m 3f nov hdl (4) gd in Jun.
Hiawatha (IRE) 5-1 (11-0) In touch, hampered 1st, went second 6th, ridden 2 out, one pace flat, 5th of 14, 7l behind Sakenos (11-3) at Uttoxeter 2m mdn hdl (4) gf in Jun.
Olivino (GER) 16-1 (11-0) Held up, not fluent 4th, never near leaders, 4th of 11, 21l behind Iffy (11-0) at Worcester 2m nov hdl (4) gd in Jun.
Principal Witness (IRE) 5-1 (11-3) Mistakes, took keen hold in rear, headway 2 out, ridden approaching last, stayed on flat, never nearer, 4th of 14, 7l behind Sakenos (11-3) at Uttoxeter 2m mdn hdl (4) gf in Jun.
Skidmark 10-1 (11-0) Held up and pulled hard, hit 1st, headway 7th, weakened 3 out, 7th of 14, 41l behind Ken's Dream (11-7) at Uttoxeter 2m nov hdl (4) gf.
Cash On (IRE) 14-1 (10-12) In touch, ridden and every chance 2 out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 14, 7l behind Recount (11-1) at N Abbot 2m 1f mdn hdl (5) gf in Jun.
Jamaaron 7-2 (10-11) Held up in 3rd, off the pace, mistake 4th, headway after 5th, ridden and weakened 2 out, 3rd of 5, 9l behind Arresting (11-12) at N Abbot 2m 1f nov hcp hdl 0-110 (4) sft in Jun.
Langdon Lane 9-2 (10-10) In touch, ridden 3 out, weakened approaching 2 out, 5th of 12, 24l behind Separated (10-10) at Bangor 2m 4f mrs nov hdl (E) gs in Aug.