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16:00 Ludlow

1871 Handicap Hurdle (Class 3)

  • 15 Runners
  • Distance: 2m
  • Going: Good
  • Surface: Turf
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 3m 48.80s
  • 15 Ran
1
Silk - ROYAL BLUE, EMERALD GREEN sleeves, WHITE cap, EMERALD GREEN spots
9/2
  • Form 163167
  • Age 6
  • Weight 11-12
  • Official Rating 125

held up, headway approaching 3 out, soon ridden, slightly hampered last, stayed on

2
Silk - Royal blue and yellow check, diabolo on sleeves, yellow cap

Atahuelpa

35 t D
66/1
  • Form 21037-P
  • Age 6
  • Weight 11-8
  • Official Rating 121

pulled hard, always behind

3
Silk - Black, Red sash, quartered cap
18/1
  • Form 1124-F4
  • Age 7
  • Weight 11-7
  • Official Rating 120

mid-division, headway 6th, ridden to lead 2 out, ran on

4
Silk - WHITE, ROYAL BLUE chevrons, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, WHITE spots, quartered cap
  • Form 9/7-6227
  • Age 7
  • Weight 11-0
  • Official Rating 112

chased leaders, ridden to lead briefly approaching 3 out, hit last, one pace flat

5
Silk - Pink, White striped sleeves, White cap
  • Form 15P-P7
  • Age 5
  • Weight 11-0
  • Official Rating 113

in touch, ridden approaching 3 out, soon weakened

6
Silk - Black, Yellow hoops, diamonds on sleeves, Light Green cap
20/1
  • Form 5110-PP
  • Age 10
  • Weight 11-0
  • Official Rating 113

led to 3rd, ridden and every chance approaching 3 out, stayed on same pace

7
Silk - EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW stripe, YELLOW cap

Redi (ITY)

13 pt D
9/1
  • Form 5110-46
  • Age 5
  • Weight 10-12
  • Official Rating 111

started slowly, behind, ridden and some headway approaching 3 out, no chance when hit and slightly hampered last

8
Silk - Black, Orange triple diamond and sleeves, quartered cap
33/1
  • Form 5-7126
  • Age 6
  • Weight 10-12
  • Official Rating 111

mid-division, ridden and headway 3 out, ran on flat

9
Silk - Light Blue, Light Blue and Royal Blue check sleeves

Dr Cerullo

35 D
16/1
  • Form 4-1336
  • Age 5
  • Weight 10-11
  • Official Rating 110

chased leaders, ridden approaching 3 out, soon weakened

10
Silk - Red, Black Cross of Lorraine, White cap
25/1
  • Form 2/241-
  • Age 7
  • Weight 10-11
  • Official Rating 110

mid-division, ridden and headway approaching 3 out, weakened 2 out

11
Silk - RED, YELLOW stars and armlets
11/8
  • Form 34-331D
  • Age 6
  • Weight 10-9
  • Official Rating 115

in touch, led 3 out, ridden and headed 2 out, not quicken flat

12
Silk - Orange, Royal Blue stars, White sleeves, Royal Blue stars
100/1
  • Form 658FUP
  • Age 5
  • Weight 10-9
  • Official Rating 108

always behind, tailed off when pulled up before last

13
Silk - Beige, Red seams, Emerald Green sleeves, Red seams, Red cap
100/1
  • Form 3162P0
  • Age 9
  • Weight 10-3
  • Official Rating 102

with leader, led 3rd, ridden and headed approaching 3 out, weakened quickly

14
Silk - BLACK, RED chevrons on sleeves, RED cap
11/1
  • Form 934742
  • Age 8
  • Weight 10-1
  • Official Rating 100

behind, headway approaching 6th, ridden 3 out, close 3rd when fell last

15
Silk - Dark Blue, Yellow epaulets, Dark Blue sleeves, Light Blue armlets, Yellow cap

Sunnyarjun

55 D
14/1
  • Form 85-1291
  • Age 8
  • Weight 10-0
  • Official Rating 98

held up, headway approaching 5th, weakened approaching 3 out

16
NR
  • Form 1P
  • Age 4
  • Weight 10-0
  • Official Rating 110

Nonrunner

In depth

Verdict

Making it onto the shortlist are Redi, Cantgeton and Armariver, with a chance taken on Redi. Redi's reputation goes before him and, much as he has yet to fully confirm it on the track, the presence of cheekpieces and the fact that Tony McCoy is riding are seen as positives in this interesting affair. Cantgeton now races over the trip he won over at Cheltenham three runs ago and, at this level, is very much respected. Given that Mick Fitzgerald has opted to ride Etendard Indien from the two Nicky Henderson entries then he has to be given serious thought, even though he has yet to fully live up to his initially big reputation. Atahuelpa was a very good novice but maybe the handicapper has him at present, that last comment similarly applying to Silver Prophet. Broke Road needs a career best, and Red Moor ran better than his finishing position suggests last time but, with the likes of Dr Cerullo, overall probably has something to prove in this kind of race. Lightly-raced over hurdles, Sir Brastias looked to be on the upgrade when winning at Hereford last time, and is respected, while Armariver has to be one to seriously consider. He was demoted after beating Pirate Flagship at Cheltenham last time but, on that evidence, looks very well-weighted today. Finally, Spike Jones surpassed previous efforts when short-headed by Nippy des Mottes last time and a repeat of that level of form affords him respect too. Sunnyarjun also looked like an improver last time but, overall, we will just side with Redi.

Formwatch

Cantgeton (IRE) 11-1 (11-2) Held up, headway 4 out, ridden to chase leaders 2 out, no impression last, 7th of 18, 38l behind Russian Sky (10-2) at Wetherby 2m 7f hcp hdl 0-130 (C) sft in Dec.

Atahuelpa 40-1 (11-12) Keen, held up, headway 4th, weakened 3 out, behind when pulled up 2 out in race won by Hernando's Boy (11-1) at Huntingdon 2m hcp hdl 0-125 (D) gd in Dec, 12 ran.

Go For Bust 40-1 (11-2) Raced in rear, not jump well, weakened 4 out, 4th of 6, well behind Kasthari (11-2) at Doncaster 2m 3f nov chs (C) gd in Dec.

Silver Prophet (IRE) 16-1 (10-2) Chased leaders, ridden approaching 3 out, one pace after, 7th of 15, 19l behind Acambo (10-9) at Windsor 2m hcp hdl 0-135 (C) gs in Dec.

Etendard Indien (FR) 12-1 (11-9) Chased leader, led after 5th, not fluent and ridden 7th, headed after 3 out, weakened quickly, 7th of 10, 32l behind Desert Quest (11-6) at Taunton 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-120 (D) gd in Dec.

Broke Road (IRE) 8-1 (11-4) Led to 5th, weakened 3 out, tailed off when pulled up 2 out in race won by Dominican Monk (11-11) at Stratford 2m hcp hdl 0-120 (D) gs in Jul, 9 ran.

Redi (ITY) 7-1 (11-12) Chased leader, joined leader 3 out, soon ridden, 6th of 14, 25l behind Nippy Des Mottes (11-3) at Taunton 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-115 (D) gd in Dec.

Red Moor (IRE) 14-1 (11-4) Mid-division, ridden after 3 out, weakened approaching 2 out, 6th of 14, 23l behind Neveesou (11-4) at Taunton 2m 1f nov hdl (D) gd in Dec.

Dr Cerullo 16-1 (11-4) Prominent, ridden after 3 out, soon weakened, 6th of 10, 26l behind Desert Quest (11-6) at Taunton 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-120 (D) gd in Dec.

Sir Brastias 6-1 (10-12) Held up in touch, mistake 6th and again 3 out, headway to lead after 2 out, soon clear, won at Hereford 2m 3f nov hdl (E) gf in Sept '04 beating New Currency (10-11) by 13l, 16 ran.

Armariver (FR) 20-1 (11-2) Held up in touch, went 2nd after 3 out, led approaching last, soon ridden, edged right flat, just held on, demoted and placed 2nd, won at Cheltenham 2m 1f nov hcp hdl (3) gs beating Pirate Flagship (11-9) by a shd. Later dsq to 2nd, 15 ra.

A Bit of Fun 12-1 (10-12) Always in rear, tailed off when pulled up 3 out in race won by Phar Out Phavorite (11-10) at Ludlow 2m hcp hdl 0-120 (D) gf in Oct, 11 ran.

Imperial Rocket (USA) 40-1 (11-3) Prominent, lost place 6th, held up 3 out, last of 14, well behind Nippy Des Mottes (11-3) at Taunton 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-115 (D) gd in Dec.

Spike Jones (NZ) 33-1 (10-0) Mid-division, headway from 3 out, ran on strongly from last, just failed, 2nd of 14, shd behind Nippy Des Mottes (11-3) at Taunton 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-115 (D) gd in Dec.

Sunnyarjun 7-2fav (10-12) Held up in mid-division, headway 4th, took closer order 3 out, headway on bit approaching 2 out, led after last, held on, won at Exeter 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-105 (E) gs in Nov beating Man Ray (11-2) by a nk, 10 ran.

Baie des Flamands (USA) 8-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, lost place and blundered 3 out pulled up 2 out in race won by Gidam Gidam (10-12) at Doncaster 2m 3yo nov hdl (E) gf in Dec, 17 ran.