Racecards
13:45 Wincanton
Bradsons Event Services Maiden Hurdle (Class E)
- 16 Runners
- Distance: 2m
- Going: Soft, Good to Soft in places
Amir Zaman
13- Form 5
- Age 5
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer J R Jenkins
- Jockey B Fenton
chased leader, ridden and every chance 2 out, stayed on but not pace winner
- Age 5
- Weight 11-2
in touch, ridden and weakened before 3 out, pulled up before 2 out
- Form 50F
- Age 5
- Weight 11-2
mid-division, ridden 3 out, soon weakened
- Age 5
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer J Old
- Jockey L P Aspell
prominent, ridden 3 out, beaten when fell 2 out
- Form P
- Age 5
- Weight 11-2
jumped left, dived badly left and ran out 4th
- Age 5
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer Miss V Williams
- Jockey Ruby Walsh
mid-division, headway on bit 3 out, challenged and led before last, pushed out
- Form P
- Age 5
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer B G Powell
- Jockey J P McNamara
held up mid-division, ridden after 3 out, stayed on one pace 2 out
- Form 0P
- Age 5
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer J Best
- Jockey B Hitchcott
prominent, ridden before 2 out, weakening when mistake last
- Age 6
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer J Bradley
- Jockey V Slattery
towards rear, ridden 3 out, soon weakened
- Form F5
- Age 5
- Weight 10-11
- Trainer B G Powell
- Jockey Mr James Davies
held up in mid-division, ridden 3 out, weakened 2 out
Flyover
26- Age 6
- Weight 10-11
- Trainer J Fox
- Jockey M Batchelor
pulled hard, held up in mid-division, ridden 3 out, soon weakened
- Age 4
- Weight 10-8
- Trainer R H Alner
- Jockey A Thornton
chased leaders, ridden after 3 out, weakened 2 out
- Form 4
- Age 4
- Weight 10-8
- Trainer P Hobbs & J White
- Jockey R Johnson
held up in mid-division, headway 2 out, pushed along approaching last, nearest finish
- Form 6
- Age 4
- Weight 10-3
- Trainer Mrs A Hamilton-Fairley
- Jockey F Keniry
led and soon clear, ridden before 2 out, held up before last, no extra
In depth
Verdict
Just an ordinary event on paper and Limerick Boy is the selection to make a winning debut over hurdles. Successful at Group 3 level in 2001 in his native Germany, the son of Alwuhush holds an entry in the Supreme Novices' Hurdle and looks an exciting recruit to the winter game. Ex-Polish performer Kombinacja was smart on the level at her best but has twice disappointed over hurdles and looks worth opposing once again. Nautical raced with some success in Dubai last year but, along with fellow hurdling debutante Indian Star, his overall form leaves him with plenty to find with the selection. Night Driver ran well in the face of a stiff task when fourth on his hurdling bow behind Well Chief at Taunton last month and has place claims with the benefit of experience.