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15:05 Fontwell Park

George Gale & Co Novices' Hurdle (Class E)

  • 4 Runners
  • Distance: 2m 6f 110y
  • Going: Good to Firm
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 5m 34.40s
  • 4 Ran
1
Silk -
2
Silk - Light Green, Red chevron and armlets, Yellow cap, Red star
2/5
  • Form 1-212
  • Age 7
  • Weight 11-6

chased leader from 4th, mistake 6th, left in lead and badly hampered 4 out, mistake next, clear when hit last, ridden clear flat

3
Silk - Maroon, Yellow Cross of Lorraine, Maroon sleeves, Yellow stars, Yellow cap
  • Form 40001
  • Age 5
  • Weight 11-1

led 3rd until fell 8th

4
Silk - Black, Red braces and sleeves, quartered cap
20/1
  • Form 3504
  • Age 5
  • Weight 11-0

led to 3rd, chased leader to next, ridden and mistake 7th, left 2nd and hampered 4 out, held when mistake 2 out

5
Silk - DARK BLUE, LIGHT BLUE stars, DARK BLUE and RED hooped sleeves and cap
50/1
  • Form 000
  • Age 5
  • Weight 10-9

held up last, weakened and lost touch from 8th

1
NR
  • Form 0-40311
  • Age 6
  • Weight 11-12

In depth

Verdict

Another small field here and the finish should concern Stars Delight, September Moon and Throwaline, with the latter benefiting from the assistance of champion Tony McCoy. He gets the vote. The Philip Hobbs inmate ran a fine second to Brooklyn Breeze at the prestigious Ayr meeting on what was his first try on a fast surface, and as he was not stopping at the finish, is sure to appreciate the extra distance here. September Moon came good at Exeter nine days ago, beating the useful Desmond Tutu and is a progressive sort who should give a good account of herself. Stars Delight meanwhile, added to his course success by hacking up at Taunton last time. With his claimer taking off a useful seven pounds, Gary Moore's charge can go well despite topweight. The remaining pair, Ben More and Pharailde are up against it.