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15:05 Uttoxeter
Wbx.com World Bet Exchange Novices' Handicap Hurdle (Class 5)
- 15 Runners
- Distance: 2m
- Going: Good
- Surface: Turf
- Form 3/98308-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 95
always towards rear, behind when hit 2 out
- Form 309-UU1
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer G M Moore
- Jockey Mr S F Magee
mid-division, headway 6th, ridden and mistake 2 out, stayed on flat
Magic Merlin
15- Form 2-870
- Age 5
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 93
- Trainer C P Morlock
- Jockey Mr G Tumelty
in touch, ridden 7th, soon weakened
- Form P-2P622
- Age 8
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 84
- Trainer C T Pogson
- Jockey A Pogson
chased leaders, ridden approaching 2 out, went 2nd approaching last, ran on flat, just failed
- Form 8-P0204
- Age 6
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 83
- Trainer M Scudamore
- Jockey T Scudamore
led, hit 7th, ridden when headed and mistake 2 out, no extra flat
- Form 46-6210
- Age 4
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 83
- Trainer B N Pollock
- Jockey T Messenger
prominent, hit 4th, ridden approaching 3 out, weakened quickly
- Form P80-
- Age 4
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 83
- Trainer B N Pollock
- Jockey Mr A Merriam
chased leaders, mistake 7th, weakened before next
- Form 6P/P8-86
- Age 6
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 80
mid-division, headway 7th, led 2 out, ridden and edged left flat, just held on
Dizzy Future
68- Form 9-725
- Age 4
- Weight 10-8
- Official Rating 79
- Trainer M R Bosley
- Jockey S Curran
with leader until ridden after 7th, soon weakened
- Form 543-318
- Age 5
- Weight 10-7
- Official Rating 76
- Trainer M C Chapman
- Jockey G Lee
mid-division, ridden after 5th, weakened next, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
- Form 9070-43
- Age 8
- Weight 10-7
- Official Rating 75
keen, mid-division, hit 2nd, ridden after 6th, weakened approaching 3 out
- Form 00/84-97
- Age 6
- Weight 10-6
- Official Rating 75
- Trainer J Candlish
- Jockey L Stephens
keen, always towards rear
Tudor Oak (IRE)
170- Form 900-
- Age 4
- Weight 10-4
- Official Rating 75
- Trainer Mark Campion
- Jockey O Nelmes
always behind
In depth
Verdict
A wide open contest here and many would have chances on their best form but the principals look to be Lord Rosskit, Positano and Diktatit and the vote is given to Lord Rosskit. The selection won well last time out when beating Spa Wells, granted he has a penalty for that win but he looks a progressive type and he is taken to defy the handicapper under conditions that suit. Positano rates the main danger on his latest fourth behind Arresting but sill his best form is with more cut in the ground and he is passed over for that reason. Diktatit was behind the selection last time but it would be no surprise if he finished closer here if ridden with more restraint. Kingscourt Lad was a fair second behind Earl Of Spectrum last time and is another with place claims but he often finds less than expected off the bridle. Southern Bazaar would have a chance on his best form but he disappointed for no apparent reason last time out so he can not be put forward with any confidence. Of the remainder Kahysera is clearly thought capable of better and should be noted in the market but in a race where stakes should be kept to a minimum for the winner we return to Lord Rosskit to minimum stakes.
Formwatch
Lord Rosskit (IRE) 7-2fav (11-5) Mid-division, headway 3 out, led last, edged right flat, ridden out, won at Cartmel 2m 1f nov hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gf beating Spa Wells (10-9) by 1 1/2l, 12 ran.
Kingscourt Lad (IRE) 4-1jt-fav (10-5) Mid-division, headway approaching 6th, ridden and every chance last, no extra towards finish, 2nd of 15, 2l behind Earl Of Spectrum (11-9) at Uttoxeter 2m cnd hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gf.
Positano (IRE) 7-1 (10-0) Led and soon clear, hit 5th, soon fading, weakened and headed after next, 4th of 5, well behind Arresting (11-12) at N Abbot 2m 1f nov hcp hdl 0-110 (4) sft in Jun.
Theflyingscottie 15-2 (10-10) Mid-division, driven and struggling 6th, 10th of 14, 47l behind Monsieur (11-5) at Stratford 2m nov hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gd.
Dizzy Future 8-1 (10-11) In touch to 7th, soon behind, 5th of 7, well behind Green 'n' Gold (11-5) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f sll hcp hdl 0-105 (4) hvy in May.
Southern Bazaar (USA) 8-1 (10-11) Always towards rear, 8th of 12, 39l behind Lord Rosskit (11-5) at Cartmel 2m 1f nov hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gf.
Lanos (POL) 16-1 (10-9) In touch, ridden 3 out, blundered and weakened 2 out, 3rd of 15, 23l behind Earl Of Spectrum (11-9) at Uttoxeter 2m cnd hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gf.
Diktatit 10-1 (10-10) Took keen hold in rear, headway 5th, led 2 out, ridden and headed last, no extra flat, 4th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Lord Rosskit (11-5) at Cartmel 2m 1f nov hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gf.