Racing Plus - The Best Weekend Action Handicap 6f
- (3yo+, 6f, Class 6, 11 runners)
- Winner £1,617 2nd £481 3rd £240 4th £120
- Going: Standard
- Surface: Polytrack
Print| Pos | Horse | Distance/th> | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 Commanche | 7/2f | |
| 2nd | 4 Loyal Royal | 1¾ | 8/1 |
| 3rd | 11 Baby Dottie | 1¼ | 9/2 |
Racecard
| # | Form | Horse | A | Wgt | Trainer | Jockey | OR | Naps | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (5) | 215040 |
|
4 | 132 9-6 | G McPherson | L Morris | 60 | 14/1 | |
| 2 (9) | 572090 |
|
4 | 132 9-6 | B R Millman | P Millman (7) | 60 | 33/1 | |
| 3 (12) | 830128 |
|
5 | 132 9-6 | Noel T Chance | J Fortune | 60 | 8/1 | |
| 4 (7) | 257425 |
|
9 | 131 9-5 bt | J M Bradley | G Lee | 59 | 8/1 | |
| 5 (2) | 844790 |
|
3 | 131 9-5 | P R Chamings | A Kirby | 59 | 7/2f | |
| 6 (6) | 790007 |
|
5 | 130 9-4 | J J Bridger | S M Levey | 58 | 7/1 | |
| 7 (10) | 044208 |
|
6 | 130 9-4 | D W P Arbuthnot | L P Keniry | 58 | 8/1 | |
| 8 (1) | 583303- |
|
7 | 130 9-4 | M D Squance | J Mackay | 58 | 12/1 | |
| 9 (4) | 899307 |
|
3 | 129 9-3 v | D Shaw | S De Sousa | 57 | 6/1 | |
| 11 (3) | 730343 |
|
5 | 128 9-2 t | P Phelan | I Mongan | 56 | 9/2 | |
| 12 (8) | 047694 |
|
4 | 128 9-2 | Jedd O'Keeffe | T Eaves | 56 | 25/1 |
Non Runners
| # | Form | Horse | A | Wgt | Trainer | Jockey | OR | Naps | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 (11) | 332180 |
Miss Polly Plum
30
|
5 | 93 p | C A Dwyer | Andrea Atzeni | 57 | NR |
In depth
Verdict
Sannibel has disappointed since returning from a layoff and Madame Kintyre's best run off the year came on the Turf. Athwaab pops up in these events occasionally as when scoring at 16/1 over C&D in September and Loyal Royal is capable at this level though he hasn't won since April 2011. SILVEE has scored in better company twice this season and now back on a winning mark, it could be the turn of John Bridger's mare once again. Onceuponatime returns from a long absence but races off a fair mark if retaining his ability.
Formwatch
Miss Polly Plum 25-1 (9-4) Soon led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 11th of 12, 10l behind Dark Lane (9-5) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (0-65) (6) pol in Nov.
Commanche 14-1 (9-5) Mid-division on outer, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 11th of 12, 10l behind Aubrietia (9-5) at Nottingham 5f hcp 0-65 (6) sft in Oct.
Loyal Royal (IRE) 7-1 (9-5) Pulled hard in mid-division, switched right over 1f out, kept on well, never nearer, 5th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Glastonberry (9-2) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Nov.
Baby Dottie 7-1 (8-5) Chased leader, led narrowly inside final 2f, kept narrow advantage until headed final 130 yards, soon outpaced to 3rd, 3rd of 7, 3l behind Mother Jones (9-4) at Brighton 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Sep.
Sannibel 25-1 (9-4) Prominent early, tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, lost place over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 10th of 12, 11l behind Pre Tax Profit (8-12) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (0-65) (6) pol in Sep.
Silvee 10-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, went 2nd inside final furlong until weakened towards finish, 7th of 13, 2 1/4l behind North Central (9-0) at Lingfield 7f app hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Nov.
Madame Kintyre 28-1 (9-6) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 13th of 14, 18l behind Links Drive Lady (9-3) at Leicester 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Aug.
Leelu 25-1 (8-6) Led after 1f, ridden and headed approaching final furlong, weakened, 8th of 14, 4l behind Saskia's Dream (8-13) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Oct.
Lady Kildare (IRE) 12-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, 4th and one pace inside final furlong, 4th of 15, 4l behind See Clearly (10-1) at Thirsk 6f ladies hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Aug.
Athwaab 7-1 (9-3) Towards rear, not clearest of runs halfway, staying on same pace when carried left approaching final furlong, never troubled leaders, 8th of 12, 6l behind Dark Lane (9-5) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (0-65) (6) pol in Nov.
Onceaponatime (IRE) 8-1 (8-11) Behind, headway towards inside over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong to join 3rd post, 3rd of 12, 3 1/2l behind Kylladdie (9-5) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-75 (5) std in May '11.
Ghazeer (IRE) 16-1 (8-13) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 7th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Dickie Le Davoir (9-4) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (0-65) (6) pol in Nov.