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16:10 Hexham

Great North Run Handicap Hurdle (Class 4)

  • 12 Runners
  • Distance: 2m 4f 110y
  • Going: Good to Firm, Good in places
  • Surface: Turf
  • £4,000 added
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 5m 0.30s
  • Off Time: 16:14:01
  • 12 Ran
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Silk -
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20/1

    2
    Silk - Dark Blue, Red stripe, halved sleeves, Red cap

    Ben Britten

    11 BFCDD
    7/2
    • Form 51/6-F42
    • Age 9
    • Weight 11-8
    • Official Rating 105

    held up in rear, headway 4 out, challenged 2 out, shaken up to lead flat, pushed out

    3
    Silk - Maroon, Light Blue epaulets, striped sleeves and cap
    • Form 744-P32
    • Age 6
    • Weight 11-8
    • Official Rating 105

    raced keenly, held up in touch, outpaced 3 out, rallied approaching last, no impression

    4
    Silk - Dark Blue, Yellow stars, striped sleeves and star on cap
    • Form 954-831
    • Age 8
    • Weight 11-6
    • Official Rating 103

    tracked leaders, hit 3rd, led 5th, headed 3 out, weakened next

    5
    Silk - Dark Blue, Mauve stars, Dark Blue cap, Mauve star
    20/1
    • Form 7F38-
    • Age 4
    • Weight 11-6
    • Official Rating 107

    towards rear, outpaced 3 out, soon weakened, behind when pulled up before last

    6
    Silk - Light Blue, Yellow chevrons, Red sleeves, Yellow cap

    Sprinkler

    18 D
    20/1
    • Form 61C68-6
    • Age 5
    • Weight 11-0
    • Official Rating 97

    chased leaders, outpaced 3 out, weakened next

    7
    Silk - Royal Blue, Red diamond, Yellow sleeves and cap
    8/1
    • Form 771/33P-
    • Age 8
    • Weight 11-0
    • Official Rating 97

    held up, headway 4 out, effort 2 out, ridden and weakened last

    8
    Silk - Pink, Royal Blue hoop and armlets

    Izzykeen

    42 D
    7/1
    • Form 382166-
    • Age 9
    • Weight 10-12
    • Official Rating 95

    led, headed 5th, soon lost place, behind from next

    9
    Silk - Red, Black hoop, halved sleeves, White cap
    11/1
    • Form 90009-2
    • Age 5
    • Weight 10-12
    • Official Rating 95

    mid-division, headway 3 out, challenged next, led narrowly last, headed flat, no extra

    10
    Silk - Black and Red diablo, Red sleeves and cap
    • Form 00700/7-
    • Age 8
    • Weight 10-9
    • Official Rating 92

    prominent 4th, soon well behind, tailed off when pulled up before last

    11
    Silk - Black, Red sash, diamonds on sleeves, Red cap

    Lethem Air

    17 C
    20/1
    • Form 35P8-55
    • Age 10
    • Weight 10-7
    • Official Rating 90

    prominent, led 3 out, ridden and headed last, kept on same pace flat

    12
    Silk - Dark Blue, Pink triple diamond, armlets and diamonds on cap
    8/1
    • Form 07939-2
    • Age 6
    • Weight 10-5
    • Official Rating 88

    in touch, lost place 3 out, soon weakened

    13
    Silk - LIGHT BLUE, RED cross belts, BLACK and RED hooped sleeves, RED cap

    Norminster

    11 p BF
    18/1
    • Form F3P-742
    • Age 7
    • Weight 10-4
    • Official Rating 87

    chased leaders until weakened 3 out

    1
    NR
    • Form 216619-
    • Age 6
    • Weight 11-12
    • Official Rating 109

    Nonrunner

    In depth

    Verdict

    Ben Britten gets the vote to complete what could be a good day for James Lambe. Raised 5lb for second over the course last time, Ben Britton drops back to 2m 4f here after he appeared as if he failed to stay the 3m trip last time out. His last victory in December '06 was achieved over this trip. He travels quite strongly and is the clear form choice. Nelliedonethat, a winner in bottomless ground at Limerick earlier in his career, broke his UK maiden tag last time out. He is another dropping back in trip which would be a greater concern as stamina appears his strongest asset. Terenzium has been running consistently of late without getting his head in front. His most recent Wetherby effort was certainly one of his better performances but he never looked as if he would get on terms with the eventual winner. Flying Docter is another who posted a career best effort last time; that being in a seller behind the veteran General Alarm. More will be required here. Ben Britton gets the vote to land this handicap hurdle.

    Formwatch

    Ben Britten 15-8fav (11-12) Held up in rear, headway after 3 out, led between last 2, headed towards finish, no extra, 2nd of 6, 1 1/2l behind Whatdoidowiththat (9-11) at Hexham 3m hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gf in May.

    Terenzium (IRE) 9-1 (11-0) Held up, shaken up 4 out, chased winner before next, ridden and stayed on same pace approaching last, 2nd of 5, 3 1/2l behind Chevy To The Levy (11-6) at Wetherby 2m 3f nov hdl (4) gd in May.

    Nelliedonethat (IRE) 7-2fav (11-12) Tracked leader, led 3 out, headed before next, led again after 2 out, stayed on strongly, won at Sedgefield 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gf in May beating Nifty Roy (10-3) by 6l, 13 ran.

    Zelos (IRE) 50-1 (11-0) Mid-division until weakened after 3 out, 8th of 12, 30l behind Squadron (11-8) at Cheltenham 2m 1f 4yo nov hdl (2) gs in Apr.

    Sprinkler 18-1 (10-12) Led after 1st, blundered 7th, headed approaching 3 out, outpaced approaching 2 out, stayed on flat, 6th of 11, 7l behind Coach Lane (11-8) at Towcester 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gf in May.

    Waldo's Dream 3-1 (10-7) Held up, always behind, tailed off when pulled up in race won by Shady Baron (10-0) at Market Rasen 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gd in Aug, 10 ran.

    Izzykeen 5-1 (11-3) Chased leaders, weakened 3 out, 6th of 15, 39l behind Doris's Gift (10-6) at Market Rasen 2m 6f cnd hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gd in Apr.

    Flying Doctor 5-1 (11-1) In touch, went 2nd 3 out, ridden and kept on from next, no impression, 2nd of 11, 3 1/2l behind General Alarm (10-6) at Sedgefield 2m 4f sll hdl (5) gs in Apr.

    Massinis Best (IRE) 12-1 (10-9) Mid-division, 8th approaching halfway, no impression from 3 out, 7th of 20, 35l behind Tacooma (10-11) at Fairyhouse 2m 6f hcp hdl gf in May '07.

    Lethem Air 12-1 (10-0) Led, mistake and headed 4 out, ridden and lost place before 2 out, soon weakened, last of 5, 43l behind Mirage Dore (11-9) at Kelso 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gf in May.

    Humourous (IRE) 4-1 (10-4) Tracked leader, left in lead 6th, headed 4 out, ridden and kept on from last, 2nd of 10, 5l behind Don't Ask Me (10-8) at Kelso 2m 6f amt hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gf in May.

    Norminster 9-4fav (11-0) With leader, led 3rd to 2 out, soon ridden and one pace under pressure, 2nd of 5, 17l behind Yachvili (11-0) at Hexham 2m 4f mdn hdl (4) gf in May.

    Rightful Ruler 20-1 (11-7) Always behind, 9th of 16, 43l behind Native Coral (11-6) at Musselburgh 3m hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gs in Jan.