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14:15 Cartmel

Cark Maiden Hurdle (Class E) (Class E)

  • 14 Runners
  • Distance: 2m 1f 110y
  • Going: Good, Good to Firm in places
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 4m 5.30s
  • 14 Ran
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1
Silk -

First Boy (GER)

13/8

    2
    Silk -

    Heathyards Swing

    16/1

      3
      Silk -

      Spectacular (IRE)

      14/1

        1
        Silk - Black, red stripe, sleeves and cap

        First Boy (GER)

        30
        13/8
        • Form 2-4
        • Age 5
        • Weight 11-0

        tracked leaders, led 2 out, hit and left well clear last, eased towards finish

        2
        Silk - Red, Dark Green seams, Dark Green sleeves, Red seams, hooped cap

        Heathyards Swing

        51 b
        16/1
        • Form 64000-
        • Age 6
        • Weight 11-0

        tracked leader, left in lead approaching 2nd, headed 2 out, left moderate 2nd last

        3
        Silk - DARK BLUE, YELLOW disc, halved sleeves, DARK BLUE and YELLOW quartered cap

        Johnny Reb

        17
        50/1
        • Form 0R36-P
        • Age 6
        • Weight 11-0

        led until ran out 2nd

        4
        Silk - Red, yellow cross belts, white sleeves

        Northern Flash

        18
        50/1
        • Form 305PP-5
        • Age 10
        • Weight 11-0

        always towards rear, never dangerous

        5
        Silk - Purple, Yellow epaulets, striped sleeves and cap

        Off The Edge (AUS)

        14/1
        • Age 5
        • Weight 11-0

        in touch, headway 6th, weakened next

        6
        Silk - Red, Black hoop, White sleeves, Red armlets, Black cap

        Spectacular (IRE)

        14
        14/1
        • Form 50055-4
        • Age 5
        • Weight 11-0

        in touch, ridden and headway next, kept on, no impression from last

        7
        Silk - Black, Orange cross belts, Orange cap

        Sterling Guarantee (USA)

        16/1
        • Age 6
        • Weight 11-0

        held up towards rear, hit 4th, tailed off when pulled up before 6th

        8
        Silk - Red, White Cross of Lorraine, Red sleeves, Royal Blue armlets

        Torkinking (IRE)

        33/1
        • Age 5
        • Weight 11-0

        mid-division, weakened from 6th

        9
        Silk - Black and Beige (halved), chevrons on sleeves, Beige cap

        Wiseguy (IRE)

        35
        7/2
        • Form 0FP-
        • Age 5
        • Weight 11-0

        tracked leaders, left 2nd approaching 2nd, pushed along after 5th, weakened approaching 2 out

        10
        Silk - Orange, Dark Blue epaulets, halved sleeves, Orange cap, Dark Blue diamond

        Door Of Knowledge (USA)

        68 b
        14/1
        • Form 45P500-
        • Age 4
        • Weight 10-10

        in touch, ridden and no impression from 2 out

        11
        Silk - Maroon, White sleeves, striped cap

        Eastern Dagger

        33/1
        • Age 4
        • Weight 10-10

        held up towards rear, saddle soon slipped after start, pulled up before 2nd

        12
        Silk - Black and White diabolo, hooped sleeves, quartered cap

        North Landing (IRE)

        11
        40/1
        • Age 4
        • Weight 10-10

        always behind, tailed off from 3 out

        13
        Silk - Emerald Green and Yellow diamonds, White sleeves, Yellow cap, Emerald Green star

        Dalriath

        80
        11/2
        • Form 0F-
        • Age 5
        • Weight 10-9

        held up towards rear, headway approaching 3 out, mistake 2 out, about 3 lengths down in 2nd when fell last

        14
        Silk - Black, white cross of Lorraine and armlets, striped cap

        Esp Hill

        18
        50/1
        • Form 6/34PP-P
        • Age 6
        • Weight 10-9

        in touch, pushed along approaching 5th, ridden and no impression from 2 out

        In depth

        Verdict

        First Boy could provide the answer in the opener, with Spectacular, Door Of Knowledge and, possibly, Eastern Dagger. The selection has shown promise in each of his hurdle races to date, and could well make it third-time-lucky here. His fourth to Tiger Tipps Lad at Towcester last time certainly reads well in the context of this contest and you can expect a good run for your money. Looking at the others, Dalriath has Flat form enough to show up in this run-of-the-mill affair. Heathyards Swing showed promise in the first two of his hurdle races to date and has been going reasonably well on the Flat. Eastern Dagger could be very interesting as he did well as a two- and three-year-old before losing his way in four runs from last summer onwards. However, he would not be the first horse to be rejuvenated by eight flights of hurdles for his new trainer so do not be surprised if he goes well. If Door Of Knowledge can get back to the level of his winter hurdling form, he has to be considered, while Wiseguys' Flat form gives him a shout but three hurdling runs to date have left a good deal to be desired. Torkin King is certainly bred for jumping and Sterling Guarantee has Flat credentials enough to attract support. In fact, the betting for this race might prove invaluable. Not least does that comment apply to the Richard Guest-trained Australian-bred, Off The Edge, while Johnny Reb hails from a good stable but needs to improve on what he has so far shown over hurdles. However, for the winner, once again, we return to First Boy, who can be first home in the first race today.