Racecards
14:10 Fontwell Park
Bay Studio Signs 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (Class 4)
- 11 Runners
- Distance: 2m 2f 110y
- Going: Good to Firm, Good in places
- Surface: Turf
Idris (GER)
23- Form 631322
- Age 5
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 118
- Trainer G & J Moore
- Jockey P Hide
ran in snatches, chased leaders, led 3 out, ridden and headed soon after 2 out, 3rd and held when hit last
- Form PP46
- Age 5
- Weight 11-1
- Trainer C J Mann
- Jockey Dave Crosse
held up in rear, plugged on at one pace from 3 out
Creinch
66- Form 10-0P
- Age 5
- Weight 11-1
- Trainer O Sherwood
- Jockey L P Aspell
always behind, ridden and no impression leaders from 6th
- Form 0PP
- Age 6
- Weight 11-1
- Trainer N R Mitchell
- Jockey S Curran
led until after 3rd, reminders after 5th, weakened 6th, tailed off
- Form F16-P9
- Age 7
- Weight 11-1
- Trainer G R Pewter
- Jockey Mr G Pewter
pulled hard, tracked leaders until weakened 6th, tailed off
Maljimar (IRE)
320- Form 2/6-P
- Age 6
- Weight 11-1
- Trainer Miss H C Knight
- Jockey Paul Moloney
tracked leaders, headway going well and upsides 2 out, led soon after, in command last, ran on well
That Man Fox
51- Form 67
- Age 5
- Weight 11-1
- Trainer Lucinda Featherstone
- Jockey A Procter
in touch, headway 6th, chased leader 3 out, soon ridden and weakened under pressure before next
Cape Guard
52- Form 400
- Age 4
- Weight 10-7
always behind, mistake 2nd, ridden and struggling after 4th, soon tailed off
- Form 9U6
- Age 4
- Weight 10-7
- Trainer D B Feek
- Jockey R Lucey-Butler
always behind, struggling after 3rd, soon tailed off and pulled up before last
- Form 050
- Age 4
- Weight 10-7
- Trainer D R Gandolfo
- Jockey S Curling
led after 3rd, headed 3 out, one pace and no impression when switched left approaching last
In depth
Verdict
A wide open contest gets proceedings underway and many can be given chances on there best form but the principals look to be Idris, Mars Rock and Royal Stardust and the vote is given to Idris. The selection has been in good form of late without winning but was a good second behind Manners. This looks easier and under conditions that suit he will be hard to beat. Mars Rock rates the main danger as he was a fair second behind Anemix but that form has since been let down and for that reason he is opposed. Royal Stardust is another that could go well as he was a fair sixth behind Ballyandi last time. This faster ground will suit and he should be noted in the market.Buy Onling has shown a modicum of ability in two runs to date but he may be seen to better effect once handicapped. Of the remainder Crenich has nothing so far but is from a shrewd yard and is another that could improve for this faster surface but Idris sets a fair standard and he is our idea of the winner.
Formwatch
Idris (GER) 15-8 (11-4) Tracked leaders, 5th 2 out, chased winner from last, one pace run-in, 2nd of 10, 4l behind Manners (11-0) at Sandown 2m nh nov hdl (3) sft in Feb.
Buy Onling (IRE) 16-1 (11-6) In touch, ridden and weakened approaching 3 out, 6th of 10, 41l behind Keenan's Future (11-6) at Wetherby 2m 4f nh nov hdl (3) hvy in Jan.
Creinch 20-1 (11-5) Always behind, tailed off when pulled up 3 out in race won by Rosecliff (10-7) at Ludlow 2m mdn hdl (4) gd in Jan, 16 ran.
Crystal Hollow 100-1 (11-4) Prominent, ridden before 6th, struggling next and soon tailed off and pulled up at the last in race won by Saltango (11-8) at Fontwell 2m 6f nov hdl (4) hvy in Feb, 15 ran.
Fort Royal (IRE) 100-1 (10-5) Led, hit and headed 5th, weakened from next, tailed off, 9th of 10, well behind Dance World (10-5) at Fakenham 2m nov hdl (4) gd in Jan.
Maljimar (IRE) 8-1 (11-0) Soon towards rear, tailed off when pulled up 3 out in race won by Amicelli (11-0) at Ludlow 2m 5f nov hdl (E) gd in May, 11 ran.
My Only Bid (IRE) 100-1 (10-11) Prominent, blundered 7th, soon lost place, tailed off when pulled up 2 out in race won by Saltango (11-8) at Fontwell 2m 6f nov hdl (4) hvy in Feb, 15 ran.
That Man Fox 150-1 (10-12) Held up towards rear, jumped right 4th, behind when hampered 6th, 7th of 12, 17l behind Muntami (10-12) at Fakenham 2m nov hdl (4) gd in Jan.
Cape Guard 33-1 (10-12) Prominent, not fluent 3rd, ridden 4th, soon weakened, 11th of 15, well behind Opera de Coeur (10-12) at Warwick 2m 4yo nov hdl (4) sft in Jan.
Greenacre Legend 66-1 (10-7) Took keen hold in touch, ridden 5th, weakened under pressure before 3 out, 6th of 11, 38l behind Heathcote (11-5) at Plumpton 2m 4yo nov hdl (3) gs in Feb.
Mightymuller (IRE) 66-1 (10-8) Blundered 1st, always towards rear, no impression, 11th of 18, well behind Gentleman Jimmy (11-2) at Wincanton 2m mdn hdl (4) sft.
Captain's Legacy 25-1 (10-5) Not jump well in rear, struggling 6th, tailed off next and pulled up 3 out in race won by Magnifico (11-5) at Folkestone 2m 6f nov hdl (4) hvy in Jan, 6 ran.
Mars Rock (FR) 7-2 (11-2) Chased leader, every chance 3 out, went 2nd 2 out, soon no chance, 2nd of 13, 12l behind Anemix (10-11) at Taunton 2m 1f mdn hdl (4) gs in Feb.
Mortar 100-1 (11-5) Led until 2nd, chased leaders until weakened approaching 6th, 10th of 13, well behind Grasp (10-9) at Fontwell 2m 2f mdn hdl (5) hvy in Feb.
Royal Stardust 14-1 (11-0) In touch, ridden after 3 out, hung left, weakened approaching last, 6th of 10, 13l behind Billyandi (11-2) at Haydock 2m nov hcp hdl (3) hvy in Feb.
Picket Fence Bob's Return mare out of winning pointer Mosta.