Racecards
15:50 Carlisle
Gossip Holme Novices' Hurdle (Class E)
- 11 Runners
- Distance: 2m 4f
- Going: Good to Firm (Good in Places with Good to Soft and Soft Plac
- Form 0-
- Age 6
- Weight 10-12
tracked leaders, ridden approaching 4 out soon weakened, tailed off from next
- Age 7
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer J Parkinson & S Smith
- Jockey J R Ryan
prominent, led approaching 6th, ridden and headed approaching 2 out, blundered last when no chance with winner
- Form P23PP6-
- Age 10
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer Mrs M Reveley
- Jockey A Dempsey
held up, headway 5 out, soon ridden, weakened from 2 out
- Age 7
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer J C Haynes
- Jockey B P Harding
always behind, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
- Age 5
- Weight 10-12
tracked leaders and keen, blundered 6th, soon behind, pulled up before 4 out
Pavey Ark (IRE)
171- Form 052-0
- Age 5
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer James Moffatt
- Jockey D Elsworth
tracked leaders and keen, led after 2nd, headed approaching 6th, ridden approaching 3 out, soon weakened, blundered 2 out
Provocative (FR)
218- Form 23-
- Age 5
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer M Todhunter
- Jockey A Dobbin
took keen hold, held up towards rear, smooth headway approaching 3 out, led approaching 2 out, soon ridden, clear flat, eased towards finish
Red Marsala
241- Form 0-
- Age 5
- Weight 10-12
always behind, effort 5 out, hit next, behind when pulled up 3 out.
Skenfrith
22- Form 2-25253
- Age 4
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer Miss S Forster
- Jockey Mr C Storey
led, headed after 2nd, ridden and weakened approaching 3 out
- Form 00P-
- Age 6
- Weight 10-7
- Trainer S Marshall
- Jockey P Whelan
always behind, tailed off when pulled up before 4 out
- Age 4
- Weight 10-7
- Trainer D Thompson
- Jockey D McGann
in rear, ridden and headway approaching 3 out, soon weakened
In depth
Verdict
In a modest race, Provocative is given a chance to break his maiden tag after an impressive display behind Vodka Bleu at Haydock on debut. His name slipped into many notebooks on that day before the bandwagon crashed with a bang during a disappointing performance at Hexham next time out. His performances have suggested that he could develop into a staying chaser in time and while 2m4f may prove on the sharp side, he would not have to be at his best to win this race. June's River was rated in excess of 100 over fences. He sneaks into this race by virtue of not winning a hurdles contest. Mary Reveley has enjoyed particular success when sending out her older horses, such as Old Red, via this route in the past. Skenfrith is plenty exposed and the suspicion is that two miles is probably a much more suitable trip. Red Marsala showed little when quietly fancied for a Wetherby bumper while Fromragstoriches is watched in the market for any signs of confidence. In a weak race, Provocative is put forward as the most feasible option.