Racecards
14:10 Cheltenham
Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) (Class 1)
- 23 Runners
- Distance: 2m 7f 213y
- Going: Soft (Good to Soft in places)
- Surface: Turf
- £100,000 added
- Winner: £56,270
- 2nd: £21,200
- 3rd: £10,610
- 4th: £5,300
- Form 8-11114
- Age 7
- Weight 12-0
- Official Rating 147
mid-division, good headway chasing leaders after 3 out, went 2nd at the last, every chance until winner quickened on run-in, soon ridden and plugged on into 2nd again towards finish, no chance with winner
- Form P-42143
- Age 8
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 145
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey Ben Harvey
chased leaders on inside, pushed along after 2 out, ridden and weakened before the last
- Form 542110
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 145
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey D N Russell
held up off the pace in last trio, headway out wide turning in, keeping on when not clear run and switched left approaching the last, mistake last, weakened soon after
- Form PP-4612
- Age 9
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 143
held up off the pace towards rear, hung left and ridden after turning in, switched left hung left and plugged on run-in
- Form 9-P4030
- Age 8
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 142
- Trainer A J Martin
- Jockey Liam McKenna
held up well off the pace towards rear on inside, hampered by faller and lost ground 2nd, in last pair when hit 8th, still plenty to do 2 out, good headway on inside and squeezed between horses before the last, led run-in, ridden clear
- Form 3-17241
- Age 7
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 142
- Trainer N W Alexander
- Jockey C O'Farrell
off the pace in last trio, never involved
- Form 85-2321
- Age 7
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 141
- Trainer N J Henderson
- Jockey Sam Twiston-Davies
mid-division on inside, mistake 5th, weakened after 3 out, tailed off
- Form 15/P01-2
- Age 6
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 139
- Trainer R Fell & S Murray
- Jockey K Brogan
off the pace towards rear, tailed off when pulled up last
- Form 459-615
- Age 6
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 139
- Trainer Miss V Williams
- Jockey Charlie Deutsch
chased leader until 4th, chased leaders, led 2 out, ridden and headed before the last, lost 2nd at the last, stayed on same pace run-in
- Form U121-23
- Age 7
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 139
- Trainer J & A O'Neill
- Jockey Jonjo O'Neill Jr.
held up in mid-division, headway chasing leaders approaching 2 out, not clear run and switched left then right before the last, soon not quicken, stayed on run-in, not pace to challenge
Mill Green
26- Form FU233-3
- Age 11
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 138
- Trainer N J Henderson
- Jockey D A Jacob
slowly away in standing start, towards rear, steady headway out wide after 3 out, chased leaders before next, led before the last,ridden and headed run-in, stayed on same pace and no chance with winner, lost 2nd towards finish
- Form 2/1P-341
- Age 6
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 138
- Trainer N J Henderson
- Jockey N de Boinville
held up towards rear of mid-division, good headway chasing leaders before 2 out, stayed on run-in, not pace to challenge
- Form 7-32211
- Age 7
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 137
- Trainer C E Longsdon
- Jockey G Sheehan
mid-division on inside, hit 5th, pushed along after 4 out, weakened soon after, tailed off
- Form 14/3744
- Age 8
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 136
- Trainer Nicky Martin
- Jockey J E Moore
raced keenly and always front rank, went 2nd at 4th, every chance 2 out, lost 2nd soon after, weakened quickly
- Form 11-5414
- Age 6
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 134
- Trainer C E Longsdon
- Jockey Lily Pinchin
mid-division on inside, pushed along and weakened before 2 out
- Form 1-11222
- Age 6
- Weight 10-9
- Official Rating 128
- Trainer J Tizzard
- Jockey Brendan Powell
held up in mid-division, headway chasing leaders 5th, pushed along after 2 out, ridden and weakened before the last
- Form 322-341
- Age 6
- Weight 10-9
- Official Rating 128
held up off the pace towards rear on inside, headway chasing leaders turning in, chance last until weakened run-in
- Form 4-13423
- Age 6
- Weight 10-7
- Official Rating 126
held up in mid-division, headway and pushed along before 2 out, hung left and weakened run-in
- Form 1-72134
- Age 11
- Weight 10-7
- Official Rating 126
- Trainer Miss V Williams
- Jockey Ned Fox
made most until headed 2 out, ridden and lost 2nd soon after, ridden and weakened after turning in, soon behind
- Form 53-2386
- Age 9
- Weight 10-6
- Official Rating 125
- Trainer H J Evans
- Jockey Tabitha Worsley
held up towards rear, headway chasing leaders before 2 out, weakened before the last
- Form 325-P53
- Age 5
- Weight 10-6
- Official Rating 125
- Trainer Mrs J Williams
- Jockey David Noonan
held up, fell 2nd
- Form 472658
- Age 7
- Weight 10-5
- Official Rating 124
- Trainer T Mullins
- Jockey D E Mullins
off the pace in last pair, never involved
- Form 222117
- Age 6
- Weight 10-2
- Official Rating 121
- Trainer H Graham & G Rutherford
- Jockey Edward Austin
mid-division out wide, headway chasing leaders out wide before 2 out, 2nd soon after 2 out until before the last, ridden and plugged on until no extra towards finish
- Form 01223U
- Age 7
- Weight 10-10
- Official Rating 129
- Trainer P F Nicholls
- Jockey Non Runner
NonRunner
Verdict
Gordon Elliott and Davy Russell both have a good recent record in this and team up with Maxxum, who won a qualifier this at Leopardstown in December by 16 lengths. Itchy Feet beat The Changing Man at Huntingdon in January but was outstayed by WAKOOL in a Grade 2 at Haydock later when Green Book was well beaten. Nick Alexander’s grey had found Musselburgh too sharp and the going too quick previously when behind Brandy McQueen, Coltor and The Bosses Oscar. Walking On Air is unexposed and the Exeter winner looks the pick of the Henderson trio with Nico de Boinville on board while a case can also be made for the progressive mare Glimpse Of Gala. An Tailliur also goes on the shortlist as he looks to have been laid out for this but the lack of recent action is a slight concern. Thanksforthehelp has been popular with punters since an easy win at Chepstow where Bear Ghylls finished fourth.
Formwatch
Salvador Ziggy (IRE) 12-1 (12-0) Mid-division, headway before 2 out, switched right before last, went 2nd flat, no impression on winner, no extra and lost 2 places towards finish, 4th of 15, 4l behind Shoot First (10-12) at Cheltenham 3m hcp (2) gd in Oct.
The Bosses Oscar (IRE) 40-1 (12-0) Prominent, ridden 2 out, stayed on flat, 3rd of 13, 2 1/4l behind Brandy Mcqueen (10-2) at Musselburgh 3m hcp (2) gd in Feb.
Maxxum (IRE) 7-4fav (11-11) Mid-division on inner, closer in 6th 2 out, soon ridden and no impression, 12th of 17, 14 1/4l behind Perceval Legallois (10-12) at Leopardstown 3m hcp Yielding in Feb.
Itchy Feet (FR) 4-1 (11-2) Pressed leader, led narrowly 4th until 4 out, chased leader, led again 3 out, 2 lengths ahead next, reduced lead before the last, headed and unable to quicken run-in, 2nd of 6, 1 3/4l behind Wakool (11-2) at Haydock 3m (1) gs in Feb.
Good Time Jonny (IRE) 28-1 (11-8) Always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along in rear after 2nd, slightly hampered next and soon detached, ridden and no extra approaching straight, 12th of 17, 17 1/2l behind Gaelic Warrior (11-12) at Leopardstown 2m hcp Yielding in Feb.
Wakool (FR) 6-1 (11-2) Waited with in 5th, pushed along before 7th, closer in 4th after 4 out, 3rd after 2 out, went 2nd at the last, stayed on gamely to lead run-in, won at Haydock 3m (1) gs in Feb beating Itchy Feet (11-2) by 1 3/4l, 6 ran.
Captain Morgs (IRE) 7-2 (10-12) Mid-division, going well when making headway approaching final flight (usual 2 out, final hurdle omitted due to low sun), stayed on strongly to lead with a furlong left to run up the hill, soon clear, ran on well, won at Cheltenham 3m hcp (2) gd in Dec beating Brazos (10-2) by 7l, 8 ran.
Coltor (IRE) 40-1 (11-7) Close up, headway 3 out, ridden to chase winner next, stayed on flat, 2nd of 13, 3/4l behind Brandy Mcqueen (10-2) at Musselburgh 3m hcp (2) gd in Feb.
Green Book (FR) 7-2 (11-6) Led until before 4th, chased leader until before 4 out, chased leaders, weakened after 4 out, 5th of 6, 27 1/4l behind Wakool (11-2) at Haydock 3m (1) gs in Feb.
An Tailliur (FR) 8-1 (11-5) Mid-division, headway before 7th, 4th last, stayed on, went 3rd towards finish, no impression on winner, 3rd of 15, 2 3/4l behind Shoot First (10-12) at Cheltenham 3m hcp (2) gd in Oct.
Mill Green 14-1 (11-13) Held up in last trio, good headway on inside chasing leaders before 3 out, went 2nd approaching 3 out until 3 out, no extra in 3rd, 3rd of 9, 7l behind Johnson's Blue (10-12) at Haydock 3m hcp (2) gs in Feb.
Walking On Air (IRE) 15-8fav (11-7) Chased leader until before 3rd, not fluent 4th, challenged 3 out, led 2 out, stayed on, won at Exeter 2m 7f hcp (2) gd in Feb beating Sabrina (10-6) by 3 1/4l, 7 ran.
Glimpse Of Gala 7-4fav (10-6) Pressed leader, not fluent 5th, mistake 7th, led after 3 out, edged left before last, stayed on gamely flat, won at Warwick 3m 1f hcp (2) hvy in Jan beating Ashtown Lad (10-9) by 2 1/4l, 7 ran.
Bear Ghylls (IRE) 20-1 (11-13) Led after 1st, headed 2nd, led next, headed 5th, led 6th, headed before 2 out, no chance with winner, 4th of 15, 15 1/4l behind Thanksforthehelp (10-5) at Chepstow 3m hcp (2) gs in Feb.
Hector Javilex (FR) 10-3 (11-10) In touch, headway 3 out, pushed along next, ridden and stayed on towards finish, 4th of 12, 5 1/2l behind Itchy Feet (12-0) at Huntingdon 3m 1f hcp (2) gs in Jan.
The Changing Man (IRE) 4-1fav (11-1) Chased leaders, went 2nd 3 out, stepped at the last, staying on same pace and no impression when hung left under pressure run-in, 2nd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Johnson's Blue (10-12) at Haydock 3m hcp (2) gs in Feb.
Thanksforthehelp (FR) 9-2 (10-5) Held up towards rear, closed from 7th, led going well before 2 out, clear approaching last, very easily, won at Chepstow 3m hcp (2) gs in Feb beating My Bobby Dazzler (10-10) by 6 1/2l, 15 ran.
Level Neverending (IRE) 9-1 (10-2) Held up behind leaders, not always fluent, reminder 7th, outpaced 4 out, rallied into 3rd 2 out, no impression, kept on, 3rd of 7, 8 1/4l behind Glimpse Of Gala (10-6) at Warwick 3m 1f hcp (2) hvy in Jan.
Burrows Park (FR) 15-2 (11-1) Led, not fluent 9th, headed before 3 out, no extra from next, 4th of 7, 9 1/2l behind Walking On Air (11-7) at Exeter 2m 7f hcp (2) gd in Feb.
Risk And Roll (FR) 16-1 (10-10) Held up towards rear, headway on outside 14th, no impression from 4 out, kept on flat, 6th of 12, 12 3/4l behind Guetapan Collonges (10-9) at Uttoxeter 3m hcp (2) gs in Feb.
Moka De Vassy (FR) 7-2 (10-13) Chased leaders, not fluent 7th, ridden before 3 out, 3rd from 2 out, no impression, kept on, 3rd of 7, 6l behind Walking On Air (11-7) at Exeter 2m 7f hcp (2) gd in Feb.
Takarengo (IRE) 14-1 (10-4) Rear, slightly hampered 4 out, some progress to 9th before 2 out where not fluent, no extra, 8th of 14, 32 1/4l behind L'yser (10-3) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Feb.
Brandy Mcqueen (IRE) 6-1 (10-10) Chased winner, mistake and stumbled 3rd, pushed along and lost 2nd home turn, soon weakened, tailed off, 7th of 9, dist behind Johnson's Blue (10-12) at Haydock 3m hcp (2) gs in Feb.
Jet Of Magic (IRE) 5-4fav (11-11) Held up in touch, blundered and unseated rider 2nd, at Wincanton 2m 5f hcp (3) gd in Feb.