Racecards
13:40 Wincanton
Bathwick Tyres Taunton 'nh' Novices' Handicap Hurdle (Class 4)
- 19 Runners
- Distance: 2m 6f
- Going: Good to Soft, Good in places
- Surface: Turf
- £4,500 added
- Form 1/RR2-54
- Age 8
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 100
- Trainer B J M Ryall
- Jockey Gerard Tumelty
held up in touch, ridden 8th, soon weakened
- Form 116083
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 100
- Trainer P C Ritchens
- Jockey Mr J Snowden
mid-division, ridden after 7th, weakened 3 out, pulled up before 2 out
- Form 23734-2
- Age 6
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 98
- Trainer T R George
- Jockey W P Kavanagh
mid-division, ridden after 3 out, one pace
- Form 08-56
- Age 4
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 97
- Trainer M Scudamore
- Jockey S Thomas
mid-division, mistake 2nd, ridden 7th, weakened 3 out
- Form 31/78-0
- Age 7
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer H D Daly
- Jockey Andrew Tinkler
held up towards rear, ridden and weakened 8th, pulled up before 2 out
- Form 0/69-P9
- Age 5
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 94
- Trainer Mrs P Robeson
- Jockey J Tizzard
prominent, ridden 7th, weakened after 8th, pulled up before 2 out
- Form 17-464P
- Age 4
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 90
- Trainer D Pipe
- Jockey T Scudamore
chased leader, ridden from after 3 out, weakened approaching last
- Form 432023
- Age 8
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 98
- Trainer S A Brookshaw
- Jockey J Huet
mid-division, ridden 7th, weakened after 8th
Moorlands Return
505- Form 5844/68-
- Age 7
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 85
- Trainer Mrs A M Thorpe
- Jockey R Johnson
held up towards rear, ridden 8th, outpaced 3 out, kept on well from 2 out
- Form 7/159-97
- Age 6
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 89
- Trainer J W Mullins
- Jockey A Thornton
held up last, headway on outside approaching 3 out, stayed on well from 2 out, nearest finish
- Form 025641
- Age 5
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 86
- Trainer Evan Williams
- Jockey Paul Moloney
always towards rear, no impression
Tsar's Twist
35- Form 1-13124
- Age 7
- Weight 10-6
- Official Rating 80
- Trainer Mrs S Gardner
- Jockey Lucy Gardner
led, bumped along from 3 out, headed approaching 2 out, kept on same pace from 2 out
- Form 39090-P
- Age 6
- Weight 10-5
- Official Rating 79
- Trainer R T Phillips
- Jockey Sean Quinlan
mid-division, ridden 7th, weakened 8th
Alfadora
19- Form 70/8P-5
- Age 6
- Weight 10-5
- Official Rating 79
- Trainer M F Harris
- Jockey C Poste
prominent, ridden after 3 out, weakened approaching 2 out
- Form 1134/78
- Age 6
- Weight 10-4
- Official Rating 78
- Trainer G & J Moore
- Jockey J E Moore
prominent, chased leader 3 out, ridden to lead approaching 2 out, headed after 2 out, with leader when hit last, no extra flat
- Form 0009-0
- Age 6
- Weight 10-4
- Official Rating 78
- Trainer J A B Old
- Jockey Wayne Hutchinson
always towards rear, ridden 3 out, no impression
- Form 564P8U-
- Age 6
- Weight 10-3
- Official Rating 77
- Trainer C L Tizzard
- Jockey R Young
mid-division, ridden and lost place 8th, soon weakened
- Form 54/5766-
- Age 5
- Weight 10-2
- Official Rating 76
- Trainer A King
- Jockey R Thornton
held up towards rear, good headway on bit approaching 2 out, challenged 2 out, ridden to lead soon after, driven out from last
- Form P/P3P-86
- Age 12
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 74
- Trainer D R Stoddart
- Jockey T Burrows
held up mid-division, ridden and lost touch 7th, behind
In depth
Verdict
Andrea Gale gets the vote over The Sneakster and Tsar's Twist, with So Brash, Dillay Brook and River Tigris all worth a mention. A large field will line up for this novices' handicap hurdle, and only narrow preference is for Andrea Gale who displayed real battling qualities to prevail at Sedgefield nine days ago. She stumbled on the bend, but went on, and although headed two out, she fought back again to get up and open her handicap account. This longer trip will be in her favour, and with Evan Williams firing in the winners, she will be a popular choice. The Sneakster is still a maiden, and has been mainly confined to Ludlow this term, but is sure to make another bold bid for the frame, while Tsar's Twist is undoubtedly better treated over hurdles than fences, but is perhaps best opposed. So Brash would prefer softer ground, Dillay Brook has a long absence to overcome, and River Tigris has yet to impress. All in all, at least Andrea Gale lines up in form, and so should give you a good run for your money.
Formwatch
Heisamodel (IRE) 40-1 (10-11) Prominent and keen, ridden and not fluent 3 out, one pace, 4th of 10, 8l behind Double Dizzy (11-1) at Exeter 2m 6f amt nov hdl (4) gf.
So Brash (IRE) 10-1 (11-4) Mid-division, headway 7th, ridden 3 out, ran on to go 3rd approaching last, 3rd of 10, 12l behind Figaro du Rocher (11-5) at Taunton 2m 3f amt hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd.
Dillay Brook (IRE) 11-2 (11-1) Led, headed 3 out, ridden and every chance last, held, 2nd of 15, 3/4l behind Lady of Scarvagh (11-12) at Worcester 3m mrs hcp hdl (4) gd in May.
Raki Rose 100-1 (10-5) Chased leader to 4th, struggling 6th, well behind when mistake 2 out, 6th of 14, 28l behind Nightfly (10-12) at Lingfield 2m 3f nh nov hdl (4) gs.
Chapel Times (IRE) 33-1 (10-12) Chased leaders, ridden and weakened approaching 2 out, 10th of 17, well behind Tidal Bay (11-5) at Carlisle 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) hvy.
Incandescence (IRE) 100-1 (10-12) Towards rear, not fluent 4th, kept on flat, never dangerous, 9th of 19, 22l behind Spear Thistle (10-12) at Leicester 2m nov hdl (4) gs.
River Tigris (IRE) 2-1fav (10-4) Not fluent in rear, ridden 9th, soon weakened, tailed off when pulled up at the last in race won by Uneven Line (10-8) at Hexham 2m 4f mrs hcp chs (4) gs, 8 ran.
The Sneakster (IRE) 12-1 (10-2) Prominent, led 6th, ridden after 3 out, headed last, stayed on, 3rd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Backbord (10-12) at Ludlow 2m 5f nov hdl (4) gd.
Moorlands Return 9-2 (11-2) Behind from 3rd, tailed off, 8th of 10, well behind Charango Star (11-2) at Worcester 3m mdn hdl (F) gf in Jul '05.
Not For Diamonds (IRE) 33-1 (10-11) Tracked leaders, close up on outside when hampered 2 out, soon weakened, 7th of 10, 19l behind Sobers (10-11) at Folkestone 2m 1f nh nov hdl (4) gs.
Andrea Gale (IRE) 7-2 (10-7) Mid-division, headway 7th, led and stumbled after 3 out, headed next, soon ridden, stayed on under pressure to lead again flat, won at Sedgefield 2m 4f mrs hcp hdl (4) gs beating Tirailleur (9-10) by 1 1/2l, 16 ran.
Tsar's Twist 7-2 (11-2) Soon prominent, led briefly 4 out, jumped left from 12th, no chance after, 4th of 10, 15l behind Fluff 'n' Puff (10-5) at Taunton 2m 7f hcp chs 0-105 (4) gd in Oct.
Another Chat (IRE) 12-1 (9-9) Behind, weakened 8th, tailed off when pulled up at the last in race won by Rothbury (11-10) at Wetherby 2m 7f cnd nov hcp hdl (4) sft in Oct, 12 ran.
Alfadora 40-1 (10-13) Held up, headway after 8th, ridden after next, weakened approaching 2 out, 5th of 20, 12l behind Classic Rock (10-8) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gs.
Our Samson (IRE) 25-1 (10-12) Took keen hold, held up in touch, weakened 7th, 8th of 11, 36l behind Ringaroses (10-12) at Kempton 2m 5f nh nov hdl (4) gd.
Bronze King 50-1 (11-0) In rear, not fluent 3rd, ridden and struggling before 2 out, last of 10, 39l behind Sobers (10-11) at Folkestone 2m 1f nh nov hdl (4) gs.
Redlynch Spirit (IRE) 33-1 (10-2) In touch, mistake 3rd, some headway 4th, 5th and weakening, when hampered and unseated rider 4 out in race won by Spike Jones (11-10) at Chepstow 2m cnd nov hcp hdl (4) sft in Jan, 9 ran.
Thenford Star (IRE) 33-1 (10-9) In touch, lost place 3 out, stayed on again from 2 out, 6th of 13, 17l behind Picot de Say (10-1) at Taunton 2m 1f nov hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gs in Mar.
Quainton Hills 50-1 (10-4) Mid-division, mistake 4th, ridden and headway 4 out, weakened 2 out, 6th of 12, 30l behind Sarin (11-2) at Hereford 2m 3f nov hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gs.