Racecards
15:55 Uttoxeter
Weatherbys Bank Handicap Hurdle
- 17 Runners
- Distance: 2m 4f 110y
- Going: Good to Firm, Good in places
- Surface: Turf
- Form F24-07P
- Age 7
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 110
- Trainer Mrs L Williamson
- Jockey Dave Crosse
mid-division, ridden after 9th, soon weakened
- Form 356-54R
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 110
refused to race, took no part
- Form 0P6-3R2
- Age 7
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 108
- Trainer J R Jenkins
- Jockey G Lee
held up, some headway approaching 3 out, never dangerous
- Form 0-13
- Age 6
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 107
- Trainer R C Guest
- Jockey P C O'Neill
in touch, hit 7th, ridden and every chance 3 out, weakened 2 out
- Form U22-243
- Age 7
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 106
- Trainer Miss K Marks
- Jockey R Spate
mid-division, headway 9th, ridden 3 out, weakened approaching last
Forzacurity
14- Form P-02100
- Age 6
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 106
- Trainer M Sheppard
- Jockey D R Dennis
always towards rear
- Form 4542/1
- Age 6
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 105
- Trainer P & M Bowen
- Jockey R Johnson
chased leaders, ridden approaching 2 out, stayed on same pace
- Form 45141-2
- Age 6
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 105
- Trainer Mrs S J Smith
- Jockey D Elsworth
led to 7th, led again approaching 3 out, headed 2 out, stayed on same pace
- Form 105-PP6
- Age 11
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 103
- Trainer Dr P Pritchard
- Jockey Jimmy McCarthy
prominent to 6th, tailed off when pulled up before 9th
Ingres
63- Form 13030-9
- Age 5
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 101
- Trainer B G Powell
- Jockey Ruby Walsh
always towards rear
- Form 4044-32
- Age 8
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 100
- Trainer W Jenks
- Jockey C Llewellyn
mid-division, mistake 1st, lost place after 5th, soon behind
- Form 594-292
- Age 5
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 100
- Trainer R M Stronge
- Jockey R Thornton
held up and keen, headway approaching 9th, ridden approaching 2 out, weakened approaching last
- Form RUP-27R
- Age 10
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 99
- Trainer B G Powell
- Jockey James Davies
chased leaders, ridden 5th, weakened after 6th, tailed off when pulled up before 9th
- Form 25641-0
- Age 5
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 98
- Trainer R S Brookhouse
- Jockey J P McNamara
mid-division, headway approaching 8th, ridden to lead 2 out, ran on
- Form 13877-2
- Age 5
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 97
- Trainer D Burchell
- Jockey L Stephens
keen, towards rear, ridden and headway approaching 2 out, kept on, never dangerous
- Form 72/81PP-
- Age 7
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 97
- Trainer J & A O'Neill
- Jockey A P McCoy
with leader, led 7th, mistake 8th, ridden and headed approaching 3 out, soon weakened
- Form 164BP-4
- Age 5
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer B G Powell
- Jockey J Tizzard
pulled hard in rear, hit 7th, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
Verdict
Yet another very tricky contest and a speculative vote is given to Izzykeen, with Golfagent and Lawyer Des Ormeaux put forward as the main rivals. Sue Smith's six-year-old gained a deserved first victory over hurdles back in December at Catterick, and ran a blinder on his return to the racecourse at Hexham last month. It was his handicap debut and he was just pipped by Rambles Holly, with some solid performers behind. He should improve on that effort and looks the one to beat today. Lawyer Des Ormeaux was a game winner at Newton Abbot on his British debut and looks on a fair mark for his first run in a handicap. He should play a big part in the finish, as should the consistent Golfagent. This seven-year-old landed a couple of race last year and he has shown steady improvement this year culminating in an excellent third behind Mick Murphy here. A similar run today would make him a big threat to all. Diamond Cutter looks the pick of the remainder, but Izzykeen looks the pick on recent form and is a tentative choice.