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14:50 Fakenham

'Hunting Will Survive Ban' E.B.F. 'NH Novices' Hurdle (Qual) (Class 4)

  • 5 Runners
  • Distance: 2m 4f
  • Going: Good to Soft, Soft in places
  • Surface: Turf
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 5m 15.30s
  • 5 Ran
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1
Silk -

Mr Pointment (IRE)

Evs

    2
    Silk -

    Dusky Lord

    13/8

      1
      Silk - Yellow, black hoops, yellow sleeves, black seams

      Dusky Lord

      14
      13/8
      • Form 3/130-11
      • Age 7
      • Weight 11-13

      in touch, chased winner 7th, ridden 3 out, no impression from next

      2
      Silk - Royal Blue, Yellow chevron, diamonds on sleeves, Yellow cap

      Dearson (IRE)

      47 D
      9/2
      • Form 46-5216
      • Age 5
      • Weight 11-9
      • Official Rating 112

      set moderate gallop, headed 5th, weakening when fell 3 out

      3
      Silk - Red and Royal Blue stripes, halved sleeves, Red cap

      Mr Pointment (IRE)

      65 D
      Evs
      • Form 14-14
      • Age 7
      • Weight 11-9

      tracked leader, led 5th, ridden 2 out, hit last, driven out

      4
      Silk - Red, Yellow star, Red sleeves, Yellow stars, Red cap, Yellow star

      Stroom Bank (IRE)

      57
      100/1
      • Form 540
      • Age 6
      • Weight 11-3

      always in rear, pushed along after 6th, soon behind

      5
      Silk - Royal Blue, Yellow disc, White sleeves and cap

      The Langer (IRE)

      226
      150/1
      • Form 0-0838
      • Age 6
      • Weight 11-3

      always in rear, ridden after 6th, soon behind

      6
      NR

      Silver Seline

      31
      • Form 09
      • Age 5
      • Weight 10-10

      Nonrunner

      In depth

      Verdict

      A small field but at least three of these look competitive and the vote goes to Dusky Lord to get the better of Mr Pointment and Dearson. The selection has won three of his six starts, including on good to soft, and got every yard of 2m 3f at Fontwell last time. This extra furlong should pose no problems, he jumps well and looks capable of giving weight and a beating to the others. Mr Pointment is probably his biggest danger. Charlie Egerton's gelding also has a 50 per cent win ratio, and although he didn't run terribly badly last time, he was definitely below par and has a bit to prove now. Dearson has conditions and trip to suit and may well be able to expose any chinks in the armour of the other pair. However, his form thus far suggests he needs to find a few pounds to trouble the selection, and we will stick with Dusky Lord to take the prize.

      Formwatch

      Dusky Lord 11-4 (11-10) Held up, headway 3 out, challenged next, led last, drew clear, won at Fontwell 2m 2f nh nov hdl (4) gd beating Idris (11-10) by 3l, 12 ran.

      Dearson (IRE) 20-1 (11-6) Prominent, led 5th, ridden and headed approaching last, weakened, 6th of 15, 13l behind Pirate Flagship (11-9) at Cheltenham 2m 1f nov hcp hdl (3) gs in Jan.

      Mr Pointment (IRE) 15-8 (11-6) Held up in touch, ridden approaching 3 out, 4th and beaten when mistake 2 out, 4th of 18, 15l behind Wee Robbie (11-0) at Newbury 2m 3f nh nov hdl (D) gs in Dec.

      Stroom Bank (IRE) 100-1 (10-9) Always in rear, 10th of 14, well behind Arry Dash (10-12) at Fakenham 2m nov hdl (E) gd in Dec.

      The Langer (IRE) 50-1 (10-9) Always towards rear, 8th of 17, well behind West End Wonder (10-5) at Worcester 2m 4f nov hdl (E) gd in Jul.

      Silver Seline 66-1 (11-1) Prominent, led briefly 2nd, lost touch approaching 7th, 9th of 15, well behind Treaty Flyer (11-7) at Fontwell 2m 4f mrs nov hdl (4) sft in Jan.