Racecards
15:40 Worcester
Apollo 2000 Handicap Hurdle (Class D)
- 6 Runners
- Distance: 3m
- Going: Good to Firm, Good in places
- Form 26-212F
- Age 6
- Weight 11-10
- Trainer P Hobbs & J White
- Jockey R Johnson
in touch and keen, not fluent 5th, ridden and every chance 3 out, soon one pace
Vert Espere
24- Form 6/2310-2
- Age 9
- Weight 10-11
- Trainer A Streeter
- Jockey D Verco
tracked leaders, pushed along approaching 8th, ridden after next, weakened approaching 3 out
- Form 5P-3423
- Age 11
- Weight 10-9
- Trainer C J Mann
- Jockey Mrs C J Mann
held up in touch, outpaced and lost ground approaching 3 out, stayed on again approaching last
- Form 1-FPPP3
- Age 7
- Weight 10-6
- Trainer Ian Williams
- Jockey D R Dennis
tracked leader, led 8th, ridden 3 out, kept on well
Jenny Rocket
14- Form 302134
- Age 6
- Weight 10-5
- Trainer Miss K Marks
- Jockey R Forristal
held up, headway approaching 9th, ridden and every chance 3 out, one pace
- Form 00-0035
- Age 10
- Weight 10-0
- Trainer Mrs A Tate
- Jockey H Oliver
led, pushed along approaching 7th, ridden and headed next, weakened 9th, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
In depth
Verdict
Returning to the smaller obstacles, Interdit has been given a chance by the Handicapper (7lb lower than when he last raced over hurdles), but he has never been one to rely on. Vert Espere could be the one to beat. He will be happier back over this trip and although he is 7lb higher than his last winning mark, he is probably more reliable than most. My Good Son, who showed a bit more last time and Jolly John, who goes well for his amateur, are others who should be involved.