Racecards
14:30 Kelso
Extr-ordin-air Novices' Hurdle (Class 4)
- 16 Runners
- Distance: 2m 110y
- Going: Soft, Good to Soft in places
- Surface: Turf
- £4,500 added
- Form 1-P551
- Age 6
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 116
- Trainer C J Mann
- Jockey N D Fehily
mid-division, headway and went 2nd 2 out, ridden and soon weakened
- Form 31
- Age 5
- Weight 11-9
- Trainer J Howard Johnson
- Jockey B S Hughes
tracked leader, led 4 out, ridden approaching last, driven and headed flat, no chance with winner
Adieu Mari (FR)
133- Form 40-0F
- Age 6
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer J Howard Johnson
- Jockey J P O'farrell
prominent, weakened from approaching 4 out, behind and pulled up before 2 out
- Form 2-3FF6
- Age 5
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 120
- Trainer D McCain Jnr
- Jockey J M Maguire
behind and not fluent, well behind 4 out, ridden and kept on from 2 out
- Form 08
- Age 5
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer Miss Lucinda V Russell
- Jockey P Buchanan
tracked leaders, ridden approaching 3 out, soon weakened
- Form 23-083
- Age 7
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer A C Whillans
- Jockey M O'connell
towards rear, ridden from 3 out, plugged on one pace
- Form PP-0
- Age 6
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer Mrs A Hamilton
- Jockey Adrian Lane
mid-division, ridden approaching 3 out, gradually weakened
- Form 47-64
- Age 6
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer W Amos
- Jockey Jan Faltejsek
mid-division, ridden and chased leaders from 2 out, soon one pace
Pete
7- Form 20-790
- Age 6
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer F P Murtagh
- Jockey Paul Benson
always towards rear
- Form 5762-57
- Age 7
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 101
- Trainer James Moffatt
- Jockey P Aspell
led until headed 4 out, ridden and gradually weakened from next
Kopylova
8- Form 58-776
- Age 6
- Weight 10-9
- Trainer E Jamieson
- Jockey G Whillans
mid-division, outpaced from halfway, no impression
Rich Girl (IRE)
327- Form 5077-
- Age 7
- Weight 10-9
- Trainer James Moffatt
- Jockey K Mercer
mid-division, ridden and weakened from 3 out
Livvy Inn (USA)
210- Age 4
- Weight 10-7
- Trainer Miss Lucinda V Russell
- Jockey C I Gillies
mid-division, chased leaders approaching 2 out, smooth headway on bit to lead flat, ridden and soon clear, eased near finish
Verdict
Alderley Rover, Ballinderry Park and FORTYSECOND STREET are the three to concentrate on with the latter getting the nod. Alderley Rover is the first that we'll discard as he has had issues with his jumping and spoilt his chance by racing too keenly last time. He has the ability to win but still seems a shade immature and may need more time. Ballinderry Park improved for the switch to handicapping; there should be more to come from Charlie Mann's runner and he merits respect being the Lambourn handler's first runner here in five seasons but he may require a stiffer test. Howard Johnson has expressed concerns about how far forward his string is following the inclement weather but those to have run have been performing creditably in the main and there was a lot to like about the selection's winning debut over hurdles. The form of his bumper defeat has also been given a boost by the two that finished in front of him and Fortysecond Street is fancied to go in again.
Formwatch
Ballinderry Park (FR) 3-1 (11-11) In touch, ridden 2 out, stayed on to lead last, won at Folkestone 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) hvy in Jan beating Imminent Victory (11-0) by 3/4l, 11 ran.
Fortysecond Street (IRE) 11-4 (11-0) Led and raced keenly, headed 3rd and stayed prominent, led again 4 out, ridden from 2 out and kept on well, won at Musselburgh 2m 4f mdn hdl (5) gd in Dec beating Le Vert Galant (11-0) by 4 1/2l, 14 ran.
Adieu Mari (FR) 50-1 (10-7) In touch to 4 out, soon beaten and fell at the last in race won by Doeslessthanme (11-0) at Kelso 2m nh mdn hdl (5) gs in Oct, 15 ran.
Alderley Rover (IRE) 11-2 (10-12) Pulled hard, joined leader 2nd, ridden after 3 out, gradually faded, 6th of 18, 32l behind Fushe Jo (10-12) at Doncaster 2m nov hdl (4) sft in Jan.
Arch 50-1 (10-13) Held up towards rear, mistake 5th, tailed off 3 out, 12th of 16, well behind Surprise Pension (11-6) at Catterick 2m mdn hdl (4) gs in Dec.
Copper's Gold (IRE) 25-1 (10-12) With leader, weakened after 4 out, 8th of 11, well behind Abstinence (10-12) at Wetherby 2m nh nov hdl (4) sft in Dec.
Dallas Bell 40-1 (10-11) Held up, ridden to chase leaders approaching 3 out, stayed on to take 3rd towards finish, 3rd of 10, 20l behind Quwetwo (11-8) at Ayr 2m nov hdl (4) sft.
Doodlebop (IRE) 40-1 (10-12) Behind, struggling 7f out, never dangerous, 10th of 16, well behind Saveiro (10-12) at Catterick 2m nhf (6) sft in Jan.
Fishing Instructor 66-1 (11-4) Held up, weakened approaching 2 out, 4th of 9, 20l behind Comhla Ri Coig (11-7) at Ayr 2m nov hdl (4) hvy in Jan.
Pete 40-1 (11-2) Behind, ridden halfway, never dangerous, 10th of 11, well behind Magellan Straits (10-13) at Newcastle 2m nov hdl (4) hvy.
Quick Man (FR) 50-1 (10-13) Held up, ridden after 4 out, soon weakened, 6th of 10, 31l behind Quwetwo (11-8) at Ayr 2m nov hdl (4) sft.
Thunderwing (IRE) 6-1 (11-0) Held up, outpaced 3 out, never dangerous, 7th of 9, well behind Thats Confidential (10-9) at Cartmel 2m 6f mdn hdl (4) gd in Aug.
Whatevertheweather Classic Cliche gelding out of Galix.
Kopylova 150-1 (10-3) Always towards rear, 6th of 8, 24l behind Grand Theatre (11-9) at Musselburgh 2m 4f nov hdl (4) gd.
Rich Girl (IRE) 100-1 (10-3) Towards rear, ridden 3 out, no impression, 7th of 15, 41l behind Raysrock (10-10) at Kelso 2m nh nov hdl (4) sft in Apr.
Livvy Inn (USA) 3-1fav (8-10) Tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 10, 14l behind Astrodome (8-12) at Hamilton 1m 3f hcp 0-60 (6) gd in Aug (Flat).