Racecards
17:10 Worcester
Ascot Best Odds At freebetting.co.uk Maiden Hurdle (Div 2) (Class 5)
- 12 Runners
- Distance: 2m 7f
- Going: Good, Good to Soft in places
- Surface: Turf
- £2,600 added
- Winner: £1,779
- 2nd: £519
- 3rd: £259
- Age 5
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer P F Nicholls
- Jockey D A Jacob
tracked leaders, ridden after 9th, weakened approaching 3 out, tailed off
- Form 3960/5
- Age 6
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer B De Haan
- Jockey Wayne Hutchinson
held up, headway approaching 8th, every chance 2 out, unable to quicken flat
- Form 4-78
- Age 5
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer J & A O'Neill
- Jockey A P McCoy
held up in mid-division, headway approaching 9th, weakened before 3 out where mistake, tailed off
- Form 4425-68
- Age 8
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 87
- Trainer D L Williams
- Jockey J E Moore
led until after 9th, weakened 3 out, tailed off
- Form 8462P-2
- Age 8
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 115
- Trainer Tim Vaughan
- Jockey R Johnson
tracked leaders, went 2nd 8th, led after next, headed 3 out, mistake and weakened next
Parkam Jack
11- Form 3U1/4-22
- Age 6
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer R Woollacott
- Jockey A Glassonbury
tracked leaders, took keen hold, challenged after 9th, led 3 out, not fluent last, driven out
- Form P44/P-24
- Age 10
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer Mrs E B Scott
- Jockey P J Brennan
held up towards rear, ridden and well beaten after 9th, tailed off
- Form 9/0-F76
- Age 7
- Weight 11-0
mid-division, behind 9th, mistake and unseated rider 3 out (jockey then pulled horse to floor)
- Form 231U1-8
- Age 5
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer P Rich
- Jockey James Davies
mid-division, ridden and struggling 7th, behind 9th, tailed off
- Form 2/94-4
- Age 5
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 111
- Trainer Evan Williams
- Jockey Paul Moloney
held up in rear, headway after 9th, went 3rd 2 out, no impression when jumped badly right last
- Form 86-7
- Age 5
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer D G Bridgwater
- Jockey T Scudamore
tracked leader until 8th, weakened after next, tailed off
Midnight Myth
350- Form 45-
- Age 5
- Weight 10-7
- Trainer M Keighley
- Jockey Alain Cawley
tracked leaders on outside, took keen hold, mistake 7th, weakened 3 out
In depth
Verdict
This looks the stronger of the two divisions and there will be plenty of interest in Miracle House, who has had 16 starts over hurdles but was only beaten a neck by the promising Dj Milan at Wetherby last month. Parkam Jack has won between the flags and was only beaten half-a-length in a bumper here on his debut under Rules while The Rockies might appreciate the step up in distance after a couple of decent efforts over 2m. BENVOLIO won a point-to-point in Ireland in April and is a half-brother to staying hurdlers On The Other Hand and Sir Ejay. Now with Paul Nicholls, he can make a winning start under Rules.
Formwatch
Benvolio (IRE) Beneficial gelding out of Coumeenoole Lady.
Deciding Moment (IRE) 50-1 (10-12) Mid-division, headway after 8th, outpaced 3 out, not fluent 2 out, stayed on flat, 5th of 13, 14l behind Coronea Lilly (10-5) at Ludlow 2m 5f nh nov hdl (4) gd in May.
Deed Of Gift (IRE) 25-1 (11-0) Held up towards rear, effort 4 out, never dangerous, 8th of 11, well behind According To Trev (11-0) at Worcester 2m 4f mdn hdl (4) gd.
Johnny No Cash (IRE) 8-1 (11-9) Towards rear, ridden before 8th, tailed off before 4 out, 8th of 14, well behind Mr Tingle (11-5) at Worcester 2m 7f nov hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd.
Miracle House (IRE) 5-1 (10-8) With leader, led 2nd, soon headed, led again next, headed after 7th, led again 9th, jumped right from 10th where not fluent, soon headed, mistake 3 out, led when blundered last, headed close home, 2nd of 6, nk behind Dj Milan (11-5) at Wetherby 3m 1f nh nov hdl (4) gs in May.
Parkam Jack 4-1 (11-2) Held up towards rear, headway before halfway to chase leaders, went 4th over 4f out, kept on to chase winner inside final furlong, held towards finish, 2nd of 11, 1/2l behind My Lad Percy (10-13) at Worcester 2m NH flat (6) gs.
Portmeade 3-1 (12-0) Trckd ldrs til outpcd 2 out, 4th of 8, 11l behind Cabinteely (12-0) at Bonvilston 3m ptp gf.
Secret Legend 40-1 (11-0) Held up towards rear, weakened from 4 out, 6th of 11, 36l behind According To Trev (11-0) at Worcester 2m 4f mdn hdl (4) gd.
Shinrock Beat 18-1 (11-0) Held up towards rear, weakened after 4 out, 8th of 13, well behind Martial Law (11-0) at Worcester 2m 4f mdn hdl (4) gd.
The Rockies (IRE) 6-1 (10-12) Held up in rear, headway after 5th, one pace and no impression on leaders flat, 4th of 10, 8l behind Faha (10-5) at Worcester 2m nov hdl (4) gd in May.
Triomphal (FR) 33-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders and keen, weakened before 4 out, 7th of 11, well behind According To Trev (11-0) at Worcester 2m 4f mdn hdl (4) gd.
Midnight Myth 16-1 (9-13) Held up towards rear, ridden over 3f out, never dangerous, 5th of 12, 46l behind Awaywiththegreys (10-13) at Worcester 2m NH flat (6) gd in Jul.