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12:35 Ascot

Liberum Capital Novices' Hurdle (Class 3)

  • 6 Runners
  • Distance: 2m
  • Going: Good to Firm, Good in places
  • Surface: Turf
  • £10,000 added
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 3m 42.70s
  • Off Time: 12:35:41
  • 6 Ran
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1
Silk -

Alsadaa (USA)

3/1

    2
    Silk -

    Counting House (IRE)

    7/2

      1
      Silk - Yellow, Royal Blue epaulets, Royal Blue sleeves, Yellow armlets and star on Royal Blue cap

      Alsadaa (USA)

      13 D
      3/1
      • Form 11F
      • Age 4
      • Weight 11-8

      led 2nd, ridden when pecked last, rallied well when challenged flat, driven out

      2
      Silk - White, Mauve stars

      Hot Zone (IRE)

      15 BFD
      10/11
      • Form 321113
      • Age 5
      • Weight 11-8
      • Official Rating 121

      prominent, hit 5th, ridden when hit 3 out, soon beaten

      3
      Silk - DARK BLUE and WHITE check, DARK BLUE sleeves, WHITE cap, DARK BLUE star

      Counting House (IRE)

      23 BF
      7/2
      • Form 20-5
      • Age 4
      • Weight 10-12
      • Official Rating 126

      led until 2nd, prominent, ridden after 3 out, every chance flat, held final 100 yards

      4
      Silk - Black and White diamonds, White sleeves, Black stars, Black and White quartered cap

      My Old Piano (IRE)

      15
      33/1
      • Form 24-R50
      • Age 5
      • Weight 10-12

      held up, ridden after 3 out, no impression

      5
      Silk - Dark Blue, White star, Red sleeves, White stars, Red cap, White star

      Phar Again (IRE)

      225
      10/1
      • Form 6-
      • Age 4
      • Weight 10-12

      tracked leaders, ridden to go 3rd after 3 out, weakened after next

      6
      Silk - Dark blue, maroon seams, white cap

      Welsh Guard (USA)

      138
      125/1
      • Form 004-4
      • Age 4
      • Weight 10-12

      always behind

      In depth

      Verdict

      A trappy contest gets proceedings underway but something has to win and the principals look to be Counting House, Alsadda and Hot Zone and the narrow vote is given to Counting House. The selection looked a horse to follow when second on his debut but has since disappointed. However this is the first time since he has had his favoured fast ground and he is given one last chance to get his head in front. Alsadda rates the main danger as he had every chance until falling behind Deep Purple last time out. That form looks solid and if his jumping holds up he will not be far away. Hot Zone is another worthy of respect on his latest third behind Platin Grounds but he is more exposed than most and his overall profile leaves him with a little to find. Of the remainder Phar Again showed promise on his debut and could improve but for the winner we return to Counting House who looks to have plenty going for him today.

      Formwatch

      Alsadaa (USA) 14-1 (11-6) Chased leaders, went 3rd when hit 5th and fell 2 out in race won by Deep Purple (11-8) at Kempton 2m lst nov hdl (1) gd in Oct, 8 ran.

      Hot Zone (IRE) 3-1fav (10-12) Chased leaders, led 3 out, headed before last, one pace, 3rd of 14, 4 1/2l behind Platin Grounds (10-1) at Cheltenham 2m nov hcp hdl (2) gs in Oct.

      Counting House (IRE) 13-8fav (11-0) In touch, ridden 3 out, weakened 2 out, 5th of 20, 21l behind Mexican Bob (11-0) at Lingfield 2m mdn hdl (5) sft in Oct.

      My Old Piano (IRE) 14-1 (11-2) Towards rear, not much room on inside 3rd, mistake 5th, weakened soon after 3 out, 13th of 17, well behind Snap Tie (11-2) at Cheltenham 2m mdn hdl (3) gd in Oct.

      Phar Again (IRE) 33-1 (10-12) Held up in mid-division, effort, ran green and went left over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 18, 11l behind Whiteoak (10-5) at Newbury 1m 4f 4yo nhf (5) gs in Mar.

      Welsh Guard (USA) 12-1 (10-7) Towards rear, headway 7f out, ridden 5f out, weakened over 2f out, 4th of 15, 15l behind Regal Angel (10-5) at Hereford 1m 5f nhf (6) gd in Jun.