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16:30 Kelso

Scott Coppola Novices' Hurdle (Class 4)

  • 8 Runners
  • Distance: 2m 2f
  • Going: Good to Firm, Good in places
  • Surface: Turf
  • £5,000 added
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 4m 17.66s
  • Off Time: 16:30:45
  • 8 Ran
1
Silk -
11/4

    2
    Silk -
    1
    Silk - White, Maroon chevrons, diamonds on sleeves, White cap, Maroon diamond
    9/2
    • Form 7633-81
    • Age 7
    • Weight 11-5
    • Official Rating 96

    tracked leader, pushed along and outpaced from 3 out, ridden after last, kept on from last, just held close home

    2
    Silk - Light Blue, White spots, striped sleeves and spots on cap
    11/4
    • Form 3-
    • Age 6
    • Weight 10-12

    led to 6th, ridden to regain lead approaching last, kept on flat, just held on

    3
    Silk - Light Blue, Royal Blue braces, Royal Blue cap
    20/1
    • Form 19/80-
    • Age 6
    • Weight 10-12

    in rear, headway after 3 out, kept on flat

    4
    Silk - Red, White Cross of Lorraine, Red sleeves, White spots
    28/1
    • Form 98-
    • Age 5
    • Weight 10-12

    held up mid-division, chased leaders 2 out, ridden approaching last, kept on same pace

    6
    Silk - EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW sash and star on cap
    • Form R170-9
    • Age 5
    • Weight 10-12

    tracked leaders and keen on outer, hit 4th, led 6th, ridden and headed approaching last, weakened last 100 yards

    7
    Silk - Red, Yellow epaulets, chevrons on sleeves, quartered cap
    • Form 70-4
    • Age 5
    • Weight 10-12
    • Official Rating 92

    in rear, hit 1st, ridden after last, never dangerous

    8
    Silk - Orange and Yellow check, Orange sleeves, Yellow cap
    Evs
    • Age 6
    • Weight 10-12

    held up towards rear, headway approaching 7th, chased leaders in 3rd when hit 3 out, stumbled slightly 2 out, every chance last, one pace

    9
    Silk - Red, Black stripe, Black and Red diabolo on sleeves, Red cap, Black diamond
    • Form 8U-
    • Age 4
    • Weight 10-8

    tracked leaders, pushed along after 7th, soon lost place, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out

    5
    NR
    • Form 900-0
    • Age 5
    • Weight 10-12

    Nonrunner

    10
    NR
    • Age 4
    • Weight 10-8

    Nonrunner

    Previous results

    In depth

    Verdict

    A tough little novice hurdle next and the vote goes to BALNAGORE ahead of Solis and Waldvogel. The selection made a pleasing debut over hurdles behind a classy type and realistically had no chance of winning that event on debut. However, he did run well and there should be more to come. He was a decent type on the flat having a rating of 79 and with his hurdles experience under his belt he is sure to go close. Solis won his latest start quite well in the end but now has a penalty to carry which will make life much tougher. He has plenty of experience though which could see him into a place but he is vulnerable to potential improvers. A strong market check is advised on Waldvogel who was a very classy horse on the flat having a mark of 103 at the peak of his powers. Nicky Richards has plenty of winners here so he must be monitored in the market. Former bumper winner Sherriff Hall is another to note but Balnagore gets the vote.

    Formwatch

    Solis (GER) 10-3 (11-7) Tracked leaders, challenged 3 out, led next, held on well, won at Perth 2m nov hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gf beating November Papa Golf (11-7) by 1 3/4l, 8 ran.

    Balnagore 12-1 (10-12) Chased leaders, ridden after 3 out, soon outpaced, 3rd of 14, 22l behind Ciceron (11-7) at Perth 2m nh nov hdl (4) gd in Apr.

    Choctaw Nation 20-1 (11-12) Mid-division best, no danger from after 4 out, 24th of 28, 38l behind Mull On The Run (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn hdl gf in Sep.

    Hippolytus 15-2 (11-0) Held up in rear, pecked 1st, well beaten 3 out, tailed off, 8th of 10, well behind Caulkin (11-0) at Perth 2m 4f mdn hdl (4) gd in Apr.

    Sheriff Hall (IRE) 14-1 (10-12) Held up behind, bumped 2nd, hedway into mid-division on outside next, tracked leaders after 2 out, ridden and outpaced on long run to last, soon weakened, 9th of 12, 29l behind Montoya's Son (10-9) at Hexham 2m nov hdl (4) gs.

    Sunset Resort (IRE) 40-1 (10-12) Behind, mistake 2nd, lost touch next, stayed on to go remote 4th after last, 4th of 10, 27l behind Dunaskin (11-1) at Hexham 2m sell hdl (5) gs.

    Waldvogel (IRE) 11-4fav (9-8) Held up mid-division, switched left and headway over 1f out, soon one pace, 2nd of 7, 2l behind Mister New York (8-10) at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp 0-100 (2) pol in Jan (flat).

    Acclaim To Fame (IRE) 100-1 (10-1) Held up in rear, no chance when mistake and unseated rider 3 out, in a race won by Kilbrannish Hill (11-0) at Perth 2m 4f mdn hdl (4) gd in Apr, 10 ran.

    Hollows Gift (IRE) 200-1 (11-0) Held up towards rear, hampered 1st, weakened approaching 4 out, 11th of 16, well behind Saveiro (11-0) at Kelso 2m mdn hdl (4) gd in Apr.

    And The Man Generous gelding out of Retro's Lady.