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14:50 Warwick

Mercedes-benz Direct Handicap Hurdle (Part Of The Rht Winter Series) (Class E)

  • 5 Runners
  • Distance: 2m
  • Going: Good to Firm, Firm in places
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 3m 39.90s
  • 5 Ran
1
Silk - Light Blue, Pink chevrons, Light Blue sleeves, Light Blue cap, Pink star
9/1
  • Form F5/PP01-
  • Age 6
  • Weight 11-12

led to 4th, soon ridden, weakened approaching 3 out

2
Silk - Brown, Light Blue stars, Brown cap, Light Blue star
4/1
  • Form PP/0200-
  • Age 5
  • Weight 11-12

held up in rear, outpaced after 3 out, never dangerous

3
Silk - Grey, Black armlets, White cap
  • Form 12B0-
  • Age 4
  • Weight 11-11

tracked leaders, led 5th, ridden clear 2 out, eased towards finish

4
Silk - PINK, LIGHT BLUE cross belts and armlets, quartered cap
  • Form 633402
  • Age 4
  • Weight 11-8

tracked leader, led 4th to 5th, hit 3 out, soon ridden stayed on flat, no chance with winner

5
Silk - Yellow, Red triple diamond, Yellow sleeves, Red stars, Red cap
  • Form 3-05540
  • Age 4
  • Weight 10-6

in touch, headway 4th, ridden to chase winner approaching 2 out, one pace last

In depth

Verdict

Short Change stands out on literal form and gets our vote here ahead of French Mannequin. The selection won on the Flat during the summer and comes here fit from that sphere. On his hurdling debut at Hereford he beat no-lesser horses than Le Duc and Mistanoora. Much as he did not build on that, this is not a strong race and catching him fresh over hurdles might pay dividends. French Mannequin has proven fairly consistent at, admittedly, a modest level this season and, with a number of his opponents lacking a recent run, might just be the one to chase home the selection. Three Lions ended lasts season with a win from a mark of 89 in a Hereford handicap and, fairly lightly raced in recent years, should be competitive here, although the downside is that he lacks a recent run and has to concede weight to the field. Keep an eye on market moves for Afadan but, overall, we'll opt for Short Change.