Racecards
15:50 Leicester
Ladbrokes.com Novices' Hurdle (Class D)
- 21 Runners
- Distance: 2m
- Going: Good to Soft (Good places)(Hurdle - Good to Soft, Soft places)
- Surface: Turf
- Form 2428-
- Age 4
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 118
- Trainer P Hobbs & J White
- Jockey R Johnson
mid-division, headway 4th, chased winner 3 out, soon ridden, weakened 2 out
Burning Moon
52- Age 4
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer K A Morgan
- Jockey P J Brennan
always towards rear, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
- Form R41-
- Age 6
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer A E Price
- Jockey P Merrigan
prominent, ridden 3 out, soon weakened
- Form F
- Age 4
- Weight 10-12
reluctant to race, always behind
- Form 65
- Age 4
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer J M Bradley
- Jockey Stephen Craine
took keen hold, mid-division, hit 2nd, saddle soon slipped, lost place after 4th, behind when pulled up before 5th
- Form 6
- Age 4
- Weight 10-12
mid-division, ridden 3 out, soon weakened
Gustavo
11- Form P6
- Age 4
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer Miss V Williams
- Jockey A O'keeffe
always towards rear
Homelife (IRE)
294- Form 05-
- Age 7
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer Mrs J A Saunders
- Jockey O McPhail
always towards rear
Mayyas
388- Form 05-
- Age 5
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer C C Bealby
- Jockey J P McNamara
mid-division, headway after 5th, ridden 3 out, weakened before next
- Form 3P
- Age 5
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer G R I Smyly
- Jockey G Carenza
led to 3 out, weakened before next
- Age 4
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer John Harris
- Jockey Christian Williams
behind, headway 5th, ridden after 3 out, soon weakened
- Form 04-9
- Age 4
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer L Wadham
- Jockey A Thornton
behind, some headway approaching 3 out, never a factor
Nous Voila (FR)
411- Form 12-
- Age 4
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer M C Pipe
- Jockey Timmy Murphy
prominent, led approaching 3 out, ridden out
- Form 7
- Age 5
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer B N Pollock
- Jockey T Messenger
mid-division, ridden approaching 3 out, weakened before next
Sangiovese
59- Age 6
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer H Morrison
- Jockey Jim Crowley
mid-division, headway 5th, ridden approaching 2 out, one pace flat
Winapenny (IRE)
375- Form 4/5-
- Age 6
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer Ferdy Murphy
- Jockey R McGrath
mid-division, headway 4th, ridden after 3 out, weakened 2 out
- Form 611730
- Age 6
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 118
- Trainer D E Fitzgerald
- Jockey D N Russell
Nonrunner
Verdict
Given the form of the stable's horses at Cheltenham last week, the chances are that Nous Voila will be straight enough for his debut for Martin Pipe and he is taken to make a winning start for new connections at the main expense of Rights Of Man and Amarula Ridge. The last mentioned was a useful performer on the level but has, so far, proved to be something of a disappointment over hurdles and seems something of a doubtful stayer so is probably best watched. Dhehdaah has the ability to play a part in a race of this nature but has not been at his best in recent starts on the flat, while Sangiovese lacks any hurdling experience but has to be respected given his connections. Winapenny comes from a yard in top form at present but is likely to find at least one too quick including Irish raider Rights Of Man, who has claims but may find the concession of weight to Nous Voila too much. Martin Pipe's gelding was a winner on the flat in his native France but has a jumping pedigree and it would come as no surprise to see him make a winning debut for the in-form Pipe yard.
Formwatch
Amarula Ridge (IRE) 9-1 (11-3) Held up, mistake 2nd, going well when not fluent 3 out, no extra flat, 8th of 24, 16l behind Dabiroun (11-4) at Cheltenham 2m 4yo hcp hdl (A) gd in Mar.
Burning Moon 66-1 (9-0) Always in rear division, last of 16, well behind Rawdon (9-4) at Haydock 1m 3f hcp (4) gs in Sept (Flat).
Castle Frome (IRE) 8-1 (12-0) won at Eyton-On-severn 2m 4f ptp gd in Mar beating Saddlers Cloth (11-2) by 3/4l, 8 ran.
Classic Lease 100-1 (10-12) Mid-division when fell at the 2nd in race won by Spring Breeze (10-12) at Haydock 2m nov hdl (D) gd in Oct, 19 ran.
Devious Ayers (IRE) 33-1 (10-12) Not fluent, in touch, mistake 2nd, weakened before 2 out, 5th of 16, 17l behind Mikado Melody (10-12) at Lingfield 2m nov hdl (E) sft in Oct.
Dhehdaah 3-1jt-fav (10-10) Chased leaders, went 2nd before 3 out, ridden and close up 2 out, driven and held before last, one pace run-in, 2nd of 8, 3 1/2l behind Redi (11-1) at Sandown 2m 4yo nov hdl (D) gd in Feb.
Future Legend 10-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders, chased winner approaching 3 out, hit next, weakened before last, 6th of 10, 22l behind Random Quest (10-12) at Chepstow 2m nov hdl (E) hvy.
Gustavo 14-1 (10-12) Always behind, 6th of 10, 26l behind L'Antartique (10-9) at Haydock 2m nov hdl (D) sft.
Homelife (IRE) 20-1 (11-4) Held up, headway approaching 5th, hit 7th, soon ridden, weakened 2 out, 5th of 14, 17l behind Redi (10-7) at Southwell 2m mdn hdl (F) gd in Jan.
Mayyas 28-1 (11-4) Held up, headway over 5f out, weakened over 2f out, 5th of 10, 26l behind Reel Missile (11-4) at Fakenham 2m nhf (H) gs in Oct '04.
Miniperse (FR) 50-1 (11-2) Pulled hard in rear, well behind 5th, tailed off when pulled up 3 out in race won by Miss Pebbles (10-9) at Hereford 2m 1f mdn hdl (E) gs, 16 ran.
Muntami (IRE) 100-1 (8-8) Held up, headway over 3f out, switched right inside final furlong, stayed on towards finish, 2nd of 13, 1/2l behind Parnassian (9-0) at Nottingham 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) hvy (Flat).
Najca De Thaix (FR) (10-8) Never dangerous, 9th of 14, 22l behind Neige De Sormain (10-1) at Auteuil 2m 1f chs sft in May.
Nous Voila (FR) (10-1) Stayed on late, 2nd of 12, 2l behind Miss Academy (9-12) at Maisons-Laffitte 1m 5f stk gd in Sept '04 (Flat).
Ol' Man River (IRE) 25-1 (10-11) Held up towards rear, came wide entering straight, effort 3f out, no impression when edged left final 2f, 8th of 18, 16l behind Nocivo (11-0) at Worcester 2m nhf (H) gd in May.
Prairie Law (GER) 80-1 (10-7) Led to 3rd, with leader, pushed along 7th, weakened approaching 3 out, 7th of 15, 34l behind Mikado (11-0) at Uttoxeter 2m mdn hdl (F) gs in Oct.
Sangiovese 15-2 (8-5) Chased leaders, ridden and stayed on same pace final 2f, 5th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Whirly Bird (9-2) at Newbury 1m 3f hcp (4) gf in Sept (Flat).
Seven Shirt 100-1 (11-2) In rear when mistake 3rd, hampered 2nd, well behind approaching 3rd and pulled up 5 out in race won by Miss Pebbles (10-9) at Hereford 2m 1f mdn hdl (E) gs, 16 ran.
Tuesday Club (IRE) 40-1 (11-5) Always behind, last of 8, well behind Oscar Park (11-9) at Warwick 2m nhf lst (A) sft in Jan.
Winapenny (IRE) 66-1 (10-12) Mid-division, ridden and headway approaching 2 out, soon weakened, 5th of 14, 21l behind Rebel Rhythm (10-12) at Haydock 2m nov hdl (D) gs in Nov '04.
Desiree (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Held up in touch, ridden when not clear run over 2f out, soon weakened, tailed off, 11th of 12, well behind Ocean Rock (9-0) at W'hampton 1m 6f hcp (6) pol in Jul (Flat).
Rights Of Man (IRE) 12-1 (11-5) Chased leaders early, slight mistake 3rd, led soon after next, briefly clear approaching straight, strongly pressed and headed 3 out, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from 2 out, 3rd of 15, 4 1/2l behind Ballyagran (10-1.