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June O'Dwyer Birthday Girl Novices' Hurdle (Class D) (Class D)

  • 9 Runners
  • Distance: 2m 6f
  • Going: Good, Good to Soft in places
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 5m 43.80s
  • 9 Ran
Go to Full Result
1
Silk -

Vodka Bleu (FR)

2/1

    2
    Silk -

    Global Challenge (IRE)

    3/1

      3
      Silk -

      Le Forezien (FR)

      33/1

        1
        Silk - Dark Blue and White diabolo, hooped sleeves and cap

        Celtic Boy (IRE)

        48
        7/4
        • Form 23661-3
        • Age 6
        • Weight 11-6

        chased leaders, ridden 7th, weakened after 3 out

        2
        Silk - Violet

        Global Challenge (IRE)

        13 b
        3/1
        • Form 054-122
        • Age 5
        • Weight 11-6

        held up in touch, ridden to lead approaching 7th, headed approaching 2 out, kept on

        3
        Silk - ROYAL BLUE, EMERALD GREEN sleeves, WHITE cap, EMERALD GREEN spots

        Vodka Bleu (FR)

        6
        2/1
        • Form 5053-P1
        • Age 5
        • Weight 11-6

        raced wide, held up rear, smooth headway 7th, led approaching 2 out, mistake last, ridden out

        4
        Silk - Black, Yellow hoop, armlets and cap

        Miss Lewis

        13
        10/1
        • Form 00P0-13
        • Age 6
        • Weight 11-1

        held up rear, ridden and some headway after 7th, 3rd and weakened approaching 3 out, pulled up before 2 out

        6
        Silk - White and Black check

        Groesfaen Lad

        9
        50/1
        • Age 7
        • Weight 11-0

        behind, tailed off from 6th, pulled up after 3 out

        8
        Silk - White, Dark Blue epaulets, Light Blue sleeves

        Le Forezien (FR)

        165
        33/1
        • Form 4/0F21P-
        • Age 5
        • Weight 11-0

        in touch, ridden approaching 7th, soon weakened, went poor 3rd after 2 out

        9
        Silk - Light Blue, Purple hoop, Yellow cap

        Seeador

        26
        14/1
        • Form 005-44
        • Age 5
        • Weight 11-0

        led until 4th, prominent, ridden and weakened approaching 3 out

        10
        Silk - Black and maroon (quartered), halved sleeves, white cap

        Sir Henbue

        477
        50/1
        • Form P00P/
        • Age 8
        • Weight 11-0

        in touch until 4th, soon behind, tailed off and pulled up before 6th

        11
        Silk - Light Blue, Mauve and Light Blue check sleeves and cap

        Joyful Jade (FR)

        22
        50/1
        • Form UP
        • Age 7
        • Weight 10-9

        chased leader, led approaching 5th, hit 6th, headed next, soon weakened

        5
        NR

        Fear Siuil (IRE)

        31
        • Form 11030-U
        • Age 11
        • Weight 11-0

        Nonrunner

        7
        NR

        Important Boy (ARG)

        15
        • Form P0-0003
        • Age 7
        • Weight 11-0

        Nonrunner

        In depth

        Verdict

        The enigmatic Vodka Bleu came good last time, but preference today is for Global Challenge, with Celtic Boy also expected to run well. Jonjo O'Neill's gelding was successful over course and distance last month and hasn't been disgraced since in two decent races, including a handicap hurdle at Fontwell won by Just Kate. Vodka Bleu takes a step down in trip after beating a modest field at Worcester, he rarely runs two races alike but if in the mood will be a big danger to the selection. Celtic Boy slaughtered a moderate field at Worcester back in April and if as effective on this firmer surface will be a tough nut to crack. Miss Lewis also has recent winning form and could be in the shake up, but Global Challenge is possibly the most consistent in the field and gets our vote.