Racecards
15:55 Redcar
Vinci Services Handicap (Class D)
- 8 Runners
- Distance: 7f
- Going: Firm, Good to Firm in places
- Form 33-4010
- Age 3
- Weight 9-7
- Trainer N P Littmoden
- Jockey J Bramhill
dwelt, behind and pushed along, weakened final furlong
- Form 041-06
- Age 3
- Weight 9-4
- Trainer T D Barron
- Jockey D Mernagh
prominent, ridden 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
- Form 200-012
- Age 3
- Weight 9-4
tracked leader, ridden to lead over 2f out, hung right and under pressure approaching final furlong, stayed on well
Shoof (USA)
27- Form 6-04
- Age 3
- Weight 8-11
- Trainer A Stewart
- Jockey Willie Supple
tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong
- Form 1600-00
- Age 3
- Weight 8-8
led, ridden and headed over 2f out, no impression
- Form 65-5050
- Age 3
- Weight 8-8
in touch, effort over 2f out, weakened and eased over 1f out
- Form 024242
- Age 3
- Weight 8-4
- Trainer G & J Moore
- Jockey Gary Bardwell
dwelt, pushed along to go mid-division, ridden halfway, kept on
Verdict
A trappy affair in which the in-form Fahey team look to have strong claims with Blythe Spirit. Dropped back to 7f today, the horse is no world beater but he is a battler and he should be capable of taking a hand in the finish. Shoof has been very disappointing in maiden company and has questions to answer. Balakiref performed creditably to be fourth to Rapscallion on heavy ground last season but his recent form on faster is not quite in the same league. Weet a Round won a modest maiden here but looks to have more than his share of weight.