14:50 Taunton

Tuesday 20 December 2016

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Weatherbys Racing Diaries 'Confined' Handicap Hurdle

  • 4YO plus  |   Class 3  |   2m 104y  |   Good  |   7 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 14:50  |   Winning time: 4m 1.45s
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Cloth number
Odds
Horse A-Z
Show odds
1
Horse silk
Regulationh69
Age: 7|  Weight: 11-12| J: R Johnson| T: N B King| OR:  130
11/1
Tailed off when last seen at Wetherby two months ago. Gets the good ground he needs and wears a hood for the first time in two years. Jockey rode him to his latest victory at Wincanton 14 months ago.
2
Horse silk
Hint Of Mint12
Age: 7|  Weight: 11-10| J: N D Fehily| T: H Fry| OR:  128
8/11
Becoming a course specialist with two wins and a head loss in his last three races here. Up 5lb for that latest second but on the same mark he won on here last April. A leading contender.
3
Horse silk
Royal Irish Hussarp44
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-9| J: Ned Curtis(5)| T: N J Henderson| OR:  127
5/1
Slight drop in class from his Sandown fourth six weeks ago when he jumped sketchily. Definitely the class horse in the field and worthy favourite if he can improve his jumping.
4
Horse silk
Ascendantt31
Age: 10|  Weight: 11-7| J: Mr Robert Hawker(7)| T: J Farrelly| OR:  125
8/1
Tongue-tie refitted but only beaten a short head last time out without it. Last won off this mark two years ago but still something to prove.
5
Horse silk
Man Of Plentyp,t34
Age: 7|  Weight: 10-10| J: Patrick Cowley(7)| T: Mrs S Leech| OR:  114
12/1
Stayer on the flat and has been competing over longer distances over hurdles. Cheekpieces and tongue-tie applied for the first time but will probably be tapped for toe.
6
Horse silk
Borak14
Age: 4|  Weight: 10-3| J: Robert Williams(3)| T: B J Llewellyn| OR:  107
16/1
Middle distance performer on the Flat and inconsistent over Jumps. Possible outsider at the weights depending on which horse turns up.
7
Horse silk
Global Thrillp14
Age: 7|  Weight: 10-0| J: Jordan Williams(7)| T: B J Llewellyn| OR:  100
16/1
Last won nearly two years ago and usually partnered by Robert Williams who rides Borak. Long price probably justified.

Forecasts

Hint Of Mint (8/11), Royal Irish Hussar (5/1), Ascendant (8/1), Regulation (11/1), Man Of Plenty (12/1), Borak (16/1), Global Thrill (16/1)

Verdict

HINT OF MINT has a lot going for him here and he could take all the beating. He loves this course and ground and should come home in front of ROYAL IRISH HUSSAR.. Regulation who has every chance if regaining his form of last Autumn whilst the inconstant Borak could compete for a place if he runs to his better form. 1. Hint Of Mint 2. Royal Irish Hussar 3. Regulation

Prize Money

1st: £10,128.002nd: £2,992.003rd: £1,496.004th: £749.005th: £374.00

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