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14:50 Hexham

safersurfacing.co.uk Novices' Hurdle (Class 4)

  • 3 Runners
  • Distance: 2m 7f 63y
  • Going: Soft (Heavy in places)
  • Surface: Turf
  • £6,400 added
  • Winner: £4,159
  • 2nd: £1,221
  • 3rd: £611
  • 4th: £305
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 6m 17.00s
  • Off Time: 14:51:29
  • 3 Ran
Go to Full Result
1
Silk -

Echiquier (FR)

1/4

    1
    Silk - Emerald Green, Dark Green sleeves, Dark Green and Emerald Green quartered cap

    Echiquier (FR)

    262
    1/4
    • Form 1/35F52-
    • Age 5
    • Weight 10-12
    • Official Rating 136

    tracked leader, led before 7th, clear from 2 out, readily

    2
    Silk - White, Red seams, Red sleeves, White armlets, Red cap

    Speak Of The Devil (IRE)

    204
    4/1
    • Form 135-
    • Age 6
    • Weight 10-12

    led, headed before 7th, weakened from 2 out

    3
    Silk - Purple, emerald green star, emerald green sleeves, purple armlets and star on emerald green cap

    Elle Est Grande (IRE)

    16 BF
    9/1
    • Form 2-4
    • Age 5
    • Weight 10-5

    tracked leaders, chased winner from 2 out, no impression

    Previous results

    2018
    Silk -

    Mac Tottie

    1/3
    • Age 5
    • Weight 12-2

    2017
    Silk -

    Heart Of Kernow (IRE)

    11/10
    • Age 5
    • Weight 11-5

    In depth

    Verdict

    ECHIQUIER has only raced once so far over hurdles but has won over fences in France. Daryl Jacob has travelled up for just the one ride and Nigel Twiston-Davies’ raider should get off the mark at the first attempt in the UK. Elle Est Grande was sent off favourite for a Kelso bumper last month but only managed fourth and may need more time. Speak Of The Devil won a point at the end of last year but has only shown modest form in a couple of hurdle runs to date.

    Formwatch

    Echiquier (FR) (11-0) 2nd of 18, shd behind Mon Prestige (11-4) at Pau 2m 4f hcp hvy in Jan.

    Speak Of The Devil (IRE) 4-1 (11-2) Led, hit 7th, headed 2 out, lost 2nd between last 2, weakened soon after, 5th of 13, 15 1/2l behind Toi Storey (11-2) at Hexham 2m 4f mdn (5) hvy in Mar.

    Elle Est Grande (IRE) 13-8fav (10-12) Led, ridden 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 6, 16 1/4l behind Notawordofalie (10-12) at Kelso 2m (5) gd in Sep.