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15:25 Newbury

Weatherbys Insurance 'Championship' Standard Open NH Flat (Class A )

  • 15 Runners
  • Distance: 2m 110y
  • Going: Good to Soft
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 3m 58.15s
  • 15 Ran
1
Silk - ROYAL BLUE, EMERALD GREEN sleeves, WHITE cap, EMERALD GREEN spots
9/4
  • Form 11
  • Age 4
  • Weight 11-7

raced freely, led and soon clear, pushed along from 3f out, headed and not pace of winner inside final 2f, not quicken final furlong

2
Silk - BLACK and WHITE check, YELLOW sleeves, BLACK and WHITE quartered cap
  • Form 1
  • Age 5
  • Weight 11-4

chased leaders 12f

3
Silk - Yellow, black hoops, yellow sleeves, black seams
10/1
  • Form 3-1
  • Age 5
  • Weight 11-4

in touch, hard ridden and close up from 3f out, stayed on same pace over 1f out

4
Silk - Yellow, Brown disc, striped sleeves, hooped cap
  • Form 62-1
  • Age 5
  • Weight 11-4

took keen hold, held up towards rear, smooth headway on bit to track leaders 3f out, led inside final 2f, driven and kept on final furlong

5
Silk - Royal Blue, Emerald Green stars, Royal Blue sleeves, Emerald Green diamonds
  • Form 21
  • Age 5
  • Weight 11-4

always prominent, close up 3f out, chased winner inside final 2f, kept on inside final furlong

6
Silk - Mauve and pink check, white sleeves, pink cap
  • Age 4
  • Weight 11-0

took keen hold, held up in mid-division, headway to track leaders over 6f out, close up on inner over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

7
Silk - White, Dark Green sash, hooped, sleeves and cap
100/1
  • Age 4
  • Weight 11-0

behind, shaken up and kept on final 2f, never able to challenge

8
Silk - Emerald Green, Red stripe, halved sleeves, Emerald Green and Red striped cap
25/1
  • Form 42
  • Age 4
  • Weight 11-0

chased leaders over 5f

9
Silk - BLACK, GREEN hoop and armlets, GREEN cap, BLACK spots
  • Age 5
  • Weight 11-0

prominent 10f

10
Silk - Yellow and Dark Blue diabolo, White sleeves, Dark Blue and Yellow quartered cap
  • Age 4
  • Weight 11-0

behind most of way

11
Silk - Royal blue, white inverted triangle, striped sleeves
  • Age 6
  • Weight 11-0

behind, kept on under pressure final 2f but never dangerous

12
Silk - Purple, Gold braid, Scarlet sleeves, Black velvet cap, Gold fringe
9/1
  • Form 2-
  • Age 5
  • Weight 11-0

led to post, led in reared and lost ground start, pulled hard in rear, headway and in touch 12f out, weakened 4f out

13
Silk - Red, Royal blue armlets, quartered cap
100/1
  • Age 6
  • Weight 10-7

always rear, lost touch from halfway

14
Silk - Emerald Green and Beige stripes, Emerald Green sleeves, Beige armlets, Black cap
  • Age 6
  • Weight 10-7

always rear, lost touch from halfway

15
Silk - Orange and Royal Blue (quartered), hooped sleeves
  • Age 4
  • Weight 10-7

chased leaders, pushed along halfway, weakened quickly over 3f out

In depth

Verdict

Plenty of interesting types on show for this Grade Two contest, where places on the shortlist are reserved for Lutea, whose task is not an easy one under a double penalty, Best Actor, who looks a natural for the National Hunt game and has a bright future, and Netherley, whose gutsy attitude saw him home at Warwick last time and he is very much respected this afternoon. However, preference is for Shining Strand, who ran a blinder here on his debut last season and, with a lack of penalties very much in his favour, he has a great chance to atone for his narrow defeat today. Nicky Henderson has introduced some really nice types at this course and this half-brother to First Love, who was heavily punted for his racecourse bow, is the first to look for in what is likely to be a strong betting heat. Noel Chance is another trainer to have on your side in bumpers (especially at this course), so each-way support for Lissara will be dangerous to dismiss, while Earth Man is another that is worth a mention as one to bear in mind for future reference. Nevertheless, Shining Strand appeals as the one to be on at the likely prices and it will take a good one to overhaul him if he has trained on.