Norchem Group Novices' Handicap Hurdle 2m 4f
- (3yo+, 2m 4f, Class 5, 9 runners)
- Winner £1,689 2nd £496 3rd £248 4th £124
- Going: Soft
- Surface: Turf
| Pos | Horse | Distance/th> | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 One For Harry | 10/1 | |
| 2nd | 5 Prince Blackthorn | 6 | 8/1 |
| 3rd | 2 Gwladys Street | 5 | 7/1 |
Racecard
| # | Form | Horse | A | Wgt | Trainer | Jockey | OR | Naps | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 244-06 |
|
4 | 166 11-12 | N G Richards | Brian Harding | 100 | 10/1 | |
| 2 | 5367-20 |
|
5 | 161 11-7 | W Kinsey | Charlie Huxley | 95 | 7/1 | |
| 3 | 7174F8 |
|
5 | 161 11-7 | Mrs Dianne Sayer | Ryan Mania | 95 | 14/1 | |
| 4 | 55006P |
|
4 | 151 10-11 p | Miss Lucinda V Russell | Grant Cockburn (7) | 85 | 14/1 | |
| 5 | 4/55P7-3 |
|
6 | 151 10-11 | W Amos | J Reveley | 85 | 8/1 | |
| 6 | 35477P- |
|
6 | 148 10-8 | J Ewart | B Hughes | 82 | 7/4f | |
| 8 | 9675 |
|
4 | 146 10-6 | Mrs Dianne Sayer | Henry Brooke (3) | 80 | 40/1 | |
| 9 | 6357-77 |
|
6 | 144 10-4 | D W Whillans | Callum Whillans (5) | 78 | 14/1 | |
| 10 | 020-0P7 |
|
7 | 140 10-0 | J Wade | K Renwick | 64 | 4/1 |
Non Runners
| # | Form | Horse | A | Wgt | Trainer | Jockey | OR | Naps | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 6-005 |
|
5 | 107 p1 | C Grant | F Keniry | 81 | NR |
Race History
| Year | Draw | Horse | A | Wgt | Trainer | Jockey | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 |
Granwood
|
5 | 10-8 | T D Walford | R Walford | 11/4 |
In depth
Verdict
PRINCE BLACKTHORN probably found 2m1f too short on his reappearance and though he still looked very one-paced it wasn't a bad effort in the context of this poor race and he's handed the vote. Stags Leap hasn't made progress after winning a novices' handicap at Kelso in May but can't be dismissed nor can One For Harry, who hasn't looked a natural jumper in his three races to date over timber and makes his handicap debut with a big weight. Gwladys Street, who showed some promise last season, was beaten a distance on his comeback at Wetherby and the market is best watched for any signs of a revival from the remainder.
Formwatch
Notonebuttwo (IRE) 12-1 (10-11) Held up towards rear, soon chased leaders, with leader 6th, weakened before 2 out, 5th of 10, 42l behind Dun To Perfection (9-12) at Carlisle 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-100 (5) hvy in Nov.
One For Harry (IRE) 33-1 (11-0) Mid-division, mistakes 1st and 3rd, some headway on inside 3 out, no impression, well held by leaders when mistakes last 2, 6th of 14, 12l behind Bonnie Burnett (10-7) at Ayr 2m mdn hdl (5) sft in Nov.
Prince Blackthorn (IRE) 6-1 (11-2) Held up mid-division, chased leaders before 3rd, ridden and one pace before last, 3rd of 8, 17l behind Livvy Inn (11-5) at Hexham 2m hcp hdl 0-95 (4) sft in Nov.
Gwladys Street (IRE) 22-1 (11-8) Always behind, tailed off, 10th of 14, well behind Purcell's Bridge (10-9) at Wetherby 2m 6f cond nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gs in Nov.
Sleep In First (FR) 6-1 (10-13) Always behind, weakened from 4 out, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Melua Maid (10-5) at Sedgefield 2m 6f nov hcp chs 0-100 (5) gf in Apr, 8 ran.
Shisha Threesixty (IRE) 9-1 (10-6) Held up in rear, hampered 2nd, struggling 5th, tailed off when pulled up after 2 out, in a race won by Anna's Arch (11-8) at Kelso 2m 2f nov hcp hdl 0-100 (5) sft in Nov, 8 ran.
Mini The Minx (IRE) 20-1 (10-5) Held up towards rear, pushed along after 3rd, reminder after 6th, never dangerous, 7th of 11, 42l behind Lisdonagh House (10-3) at Hexham 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-100 (5) hvy in Nov.
Resoluton 150-1 (11-0) In rear, soon struggling, blundered 4th, tailed off before 5th, 5th of 8, well behind Deise Dynamo (10-11) at Kelso 2m NH mdn hdl (5) hvy in Oct.
Bolt From The Blue 9-1 (10-0) Held up towards rear, hampered 1st, ridden before 3 out, kept on same pace, 7th of 18, 16l behind Delightfully (11-5) at Newcastle 3m hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gs in Nov.
Stags Leap (IRE) 18-1 (10-9) In touch main group, lost place 3 out, weakened next, 8th of 11, 48l behind Hunters Belt (10-10) at Perth 2m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd in Sep.
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