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14:50 Redcar

Electrolux Handicap (Class 5)

  • 12 Runners
  • Distance: 5f
  • Going: Good to Firm, Firm in places
  • Surface: Turf
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 0m 57.77s
  • Off Time: 14:50:54
  • 12 Ran
1(10)
Silk - Red and White diamonds, White sleeves, Red spots, Red cap, White spots

Hotham

15 D
11/2
  • Form 653-801
  • Age 3
  • Weight 9-7
  • Official Rating 69

chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on final furlong, no impression

2(9)
Silk - Orange, Black chevrons, striped sleeves and cap
  • Form 204-392
  • Age 3
  • Weight 9-5
  • Official Rating 67

mid-division, ridden over 1f out, no impression final furlong

3(2)
Silk - Mauve, Maroon hoop
  • Form 022248
  • Age 3
  • Weight 9-5
  • Official Rating 67

made all, ridden and hung left over 1f out, drifted right under pressure final furlong, kept on

4(12)
Silk - YELLOW, WHITE star, WHITE cap, YELLOW star
8/1
  • Form 600-458
  • Age 3
  • Weight 9-4
  • Official Rating 66

behind, ridden and headway 2f out, stayed on under pressure to chase winner inside final furlong

5(1)
Silk - White and Light Blue stripes, White sleeves, Light Blue stars
5/1
  • Form 325038
  • Age 3
  • Weight 9-4
  • Official Rating 66

with leaders to over 1f out, weakened final furlong

6(6)
Silk - Purple, Mauve chevron, chevrons on sleeves, hooped cap
  • Form 5729-7
  • Age 3
  • Weight 9-1
  • Official Rating 63

soon behind, outpaced halfway, never dangerous

7(7)
Silk - Maroon, White hoops, striped sleeves
25/1
  • Form 4236-00
  • Age 3
  • Weight 8-12
  • Official Rating 60

behind, outpaced halfway

8(5)
Silk - Maroon and Light Blue diabolo, halved sleeves, Maroon cap
6/1
  • Form 366375
  • Age 3
  • Weight 8-8
  • Official Rating 56

chased winner, ridden over 1f out, no extra final furlong

9(8)
Silk - Beige and Black diamonds, Beige cap
14/1
  • Form 6-00505
  • Age 3
  • Weight 8-2
  • Official Rating 50

chased leaders to over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

10(4)
Silk - Yellow, Emerald Green seams, check cap
33/1
  • Form 00-607
  • Age 3
  • Weight 8-2
  • Official Rating 40

mid-division, outpaced 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on final furlong, never troubled leaders

11(3)
Silk - Royal Blue, Orange seams, Royal Blue sleeves, Orange cap
25/1
  • Form 4469-07
  • Age 3
  • Weight 8-2
  • Official Rating 40

with leaders, lost place over 1f out, soon weakened

12(11)
Silk - Emerald Green, Yellow epaulets, sleeves and cap
40/1
  • Form 294
  • Age 3
  • Weight 8-2
  • Official Rating 36

always behind

In depth

Verdict

Hotham can defy topweight against the likes of Butterfly Bud, Northern Chorus and Highland Song. Hotham has taken time to get the hang of things, but did just that when opening his account at Beverley 15 days ago, making all in the process. The gelding was allowed to take his chance there despite the trainer's reservation about the fast ground, and Noel Wilson has once again stated that his charge will only run if conditions are suitable, but if allowed to turn out, he should make a bold bid to defy a penalty. Butterfly Bud made a valiant attempt to make all over six furlongs at Nottingham just eight days ago, but ran out of steam near the finish and so the drop back in trip is likely to see him go close as well. Northern Chorus has flattered to deceive in the past, and the fitting of a visor has not helped a lot. Indeed he hung right when it mattered at Catterick last time. Highland Song has some ability but on recent evidence can only be supported for a place, with preference for Hotham on this occasion.

Formwatch

Hotham 10-1 (9-0) Made all, ridden over 1f out, kept on gamely final furlong, won at Beverley 5f mdn stk (5) frm beating Cordelia (8-12) by a hd, 12 ran.

Butterfly Bud (IRE) 13-2 (9-5) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on towards finish, just held, 2nd of 16, shd behind Wheelavit (9-7) at Nottingham 6f 3yo hcp (6) gf.

Northern Chorus (IRE) 7-2 (9-4) Tracked leader until hung badly right, lost place bend over 3f out, no danger after, 8th of 11, 8l behind Desert Hunter (8-2) at Catterick 6f 3yo hcp (5) gf.

Lyndalee (IRE) 12-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, ridden and outpaced over 1f out, soon weakened, 8th of 9, 8l behind Bahamian Duke (8-10) at Carlisle 5f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Jun.

Highland Song (IRE) 14-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 8th of 16, 3l behind Endless Summer (9-1) at Haydock 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.

Midnight Pearl (USA) 12-1 (8-9) Chased leader, switched right amd ridden 2f out, soon beaten, 7th of 9, 11l behind Sea Salt (9-0) at Musselburgh 5f mdn stk (5) gf in May.

Quote Unquote 20-1 (8-9) Chased leaders to halfway, 11th of 12, 9l behind Hotham (9-0) at Beverley 5f mdn stk (5) frm.

Trombone Tom 9-2 (9-1) Led early, with leaders, ridden over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 8, 8l behind Arzaag (9-1) at W'hampton 6f 3yo clm (6) pol in Jun.

Bold Tiger (IRE) 50-1 (8-6) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, one pace, 5th of 11, 3l behind Desert Hunter (8-2) at Catterick 6f 3yo hcp (5) gf.

Networker 25-1 (8-3) Chased leaders, ridden and hung left over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 7th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Money Mate (8-11) at Redcar 5f 3yo hcp (6) frm in Jun.

Martharum 33-1 (8-10) Disputed lead until 2f out, 7th of 12, 9l behind Miss Mujahid Times (8-6) at Southwell 5f 3yo hcp (6) fbs.

Megavegas 4th of 8 behind Royal Kiki in Italy.