Racecards
16:00 Sedgefield
John Smith's Extra Smooth Mares' Only Novices' Hurdle (Class 4)
- 11 Runners
- Distance: 2m 1f
- Going: Good to Firm
- Surface: Turf
- Form 4-61333
- Age 5
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 63
- Trainer D McCain Jnr
- Jockey Stephen Craine
held up, headway and not much room after 3 out, went 2nd next, ridden and no extra flat
- Form 6PF-6P5
- Age 7
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 56
- Trainer J J Lambe
- Jockey P C O'Neill
led, ridden and headed before 2 out, weakened approaching last
- Age 5
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 56
in rear, kept on from 3 out, never nearer
Claudia May
238- Form 9P8-
- Age 5
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 56
- Trainer Miss Lucinda V Russell
- Jockey P Buchanan
soon behind, never dangerous
- Form 0F0-65U
- Age 6
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 56
- Trainer John G Carr
- Jockey R Johnson
in touch, chased leader 4th to after 3 out, lost place when hit next, pulled up before last
- Form 364690-
- Age 5
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 56
- Trainer M Todhunter
- Jockey G Lee
mid-division on inside, headway 3 out, one pace from next
Marzibits
18- Form R/PP
- Age 9
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 56
- Trainer M A Barnes
- Jockey M J McAlister
chased leaders to 4th, behind when pulled up before 3 out
- Form 458-536
- Age 6
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 56
- Trainer Miss S E Forster
- Jockey Mr C Storey
blundered 1st, chased leader to 4th, weakened approaching 3 out
Saddlers Express
116- Form 98/80U-F
- Age 5
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 56
- Trainer M F Harris
- Jockey Paul Moloney
mid-division, headway 5th, outpaced 3 out, soon weakened
Shakwaa
56- Form P0-0PP9
- Age 7
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 56
- Trainer E A Elliott
- Jockey D P O'Dwyer
tracked leaders, weakening when not fluent 5th, pulled up before 3 out
- Form P-52844
- Age 4
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 56
- Trainer R F Fisher
- Jockey R McGrath
held up in mid-division, went 2nd after 3 out, led before next, ridden and stayed on well flat
- Form 06
- Age 4
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 56
Nonrunner
In depth
Verdict
So Cloudy has leading claims in this moderate mares' only contest, with Verstone and Assuring Ways seen as her main rivals. Although set to give weight away all round here, So Cloudy just needs to reproduce her past efforts this season to visit the winner's enclosure for the second time this season. Donald McCain's charge was successful on good ground at Hexham in May, and since then has done well to be placed on each of her three subsequent starts on faster going. Any rain that falls to take the sting out of the ground will significantly improve her chances, but in any case she is the one to beat. Verstone is only plating class on the evidence so far, but can still make a bid for the frame along with Irish raider Assuring Ways who would be interesting if backed in the ring. Her form, like the remainder, is nothing out of the ordinary though, and if So Cloudy does not oblige, connections will surely be very disappointed.
Formwatch
So Cloudy 5-2fav (11-1) Pulled hard, held up towards rear, headway approching 3 out, weakened after 2 out, 3rd of 10, 13l behind Silver Island (10-6) at Worcester 2m cnd hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gf.
Assuring Ways (IRE) 33-1 (10-10) Chased leaders, 3rd and ridden after 3 out, kept on one pace, 5th of 15, 14l behind Qurliss (10-13) at Downpatrick 2m 2f mrs mdn hdl gd.
Bottomless Wallet 66-1 (8-9) Towards rear, never dangerous, last of 12, 45l behind Typhoon Ginger (9-3) at Redcar 1m hcp 0-60 (6) gs (Flat).
Claudia May 100-1 (10-9) Always behind, tailed off 3 out, 8th of 10, well behind The Duke's Speech (11-5) at Ayr 2m nh mdn hdl (4) sft in Jan.
Dont Touch Me (IRE) 10-1 (10-12) Towards rear, saddle slipped before halfway, rider attempting to pull up when unseated rider 5 out in race won by Clochmhaoil Castle (11-1) at Wexford 2m 2f cnd hcp hdl frm, 10 ran.
Lucky Arthur (IRE) 28-1 (10-0) In touch, ridden 3 out, soon weakened, 12th of 16, 37l behind Past Heritage (9-11) at Taunton 2m 1f sll hcp hdl 0-90 (G) gf in Nov.
Marzibits 100-1 (10-5) Behind, lost touch 4th, tailed off when pulled up in race won by Wrenlane (10-12) at Sedgefield 2m 1f nov hdl (4) gf, 11 ran.
Ro Eridani 14-1 (9-11) Led, headed after 4th, hit 7th, ridden approaching 9th and weakened from next, 6th of 9, well behind Optimistic Harry (10-9) at Perth 3m nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd.
Saddlers Express 20-1 (11-3) Prominent, ridden 7th, soon weakened and fell 2 out in race won by Scarface (11-5) at Fontwell 2m 6f hcp hdl (5) gd in May, 15 ran.
Shakwaa 40-1 (9-12) Held up, weakened approaching 3 out, 9th of 12, well behind Templet (10-12) at Southwell 2m sll hdl (5) gf in Jul.
Verstone (IRE) 7-1 (10-10) Keen early, chased clear leader to 3 out, outpaced next, soon ridden, no impression, 4th of 14, 12l behind Oniz Tiptoes (10-2) at Cartmel 2m 1f nov hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gf.
Montrachet Belle 100-1 (10-4) Held up, outpaced after 3rd, tailed off when blundered 5th, 6th of 7, well behind Barton Flower (10-12) at Market Rasen 2m 1f mrs nov hdl (4) gs.