13:20 Ludlow

Thursday 19 January 2017

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Racing Uk Maiden Hurdle

  • 4YO plus  |   Class 4  |   2m 5f 55y  |   Soft (Good to Soft in places)  |   11 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 13:20  |   Winning time: 5m 19.7s
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Odds
Horse A-Z
A nicely-bred type who reached a good standard on the Flat - ran off a mark of 106 when far from disgraced at Royal Ascot last year. A tad disappointing on his hurdles debut but the experience will have taught him plenty so he has to merit interest in a race like this.
Won a maiden point-to-point last year but has failed to live up to that sparkle under rules. Took a backwards step at Bangor last time out and has something to prove now.
3
Horse silk
Blue Comet29
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-5| J: P J Brennan| T: F O'Brien
16/1
Improved effort in a bumper last time out but weakened very quickly near the finish so has to prove his stamina will truly hold out.
4
Horse silk
Boagrius37
Age: 5|  Weight: 11-5| J: R Johnson| T: W Greatrex
5/2
Fell on his debut in a point-to-point but won his next start in that sphere in good style. Also showed plenty of toes to put his rivals to the sword on his hurdles debut and looks a decent prospect. A big threat to all here.
5
Horse silk
Cadellin55
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-5| J: W T Kennedy| T: D McCain Jnr
100/1
Not really shown much worthwhile form in either of his starts in bumpers. Best watch on this his debut over obstacles.
6
Horse silk
10/3
Representa a top yard and is respected accordingly. However, he was a big disappointment last time and is not one to be taking a short price about in his bid to restore his tarnished image.
7
Horse silk
Sam Noir42
Age: 5|  Weight: 11-5| J: S Bowen| T: P & M Bowen
66/1
Won a bumper on his debut but has dropped off the radar since then. Arrives here with something to prove after a lacklustre effort at Warwick last month.
8
Horse silk
Seymour Star29
Age: 9|  Weight: 11-5| J: Andrew Tinkler| T: A Ralph| OR:  105
22/1
Acts on heavy ground but it is difficult to make a strong case for him after a string of modest efforts. He does appear to like this course, but he is hard to recommend otherwise.
9
Horse silk
10/1
Shaped with promise in his last two outings. Wouldn't need to improve too much to take a hand here. One to watch in the betting.
10
Horse silk
100/1
Didn't appear to be enjoying himself when he fell on his UK debut last time. Needs to prove his well being and is best watched for now.
Little to go on and needs to improve dramatically from what he posted on debut. Another who may need more time.

Forecasts

Amour de Nuit (6/4), Boagrius (5/2), Minella Rebellion (10/3), Shanroe In Milan (10/1), Blue Comet (16/1), Seymour Star (22/1), Sam Noir (66/1), Cadellin (100/1), Walter Oneeightone (100/1), Badbad Leroy Brown (100/1), Shemalzan (100/1)

Verdict

This appears to be a good opportunity for AMOUR DE NUIT to step things up a notch from his debut over hurdles. He has good speed from the Flat and is expected to have too much toe for the likes of Boagrius and Shanroe In Milan. A move for Minella Rebellion is highly likely given his connections but he was disappointing last time and looks one to be wary of at a short price. 1. Amour de Nuit 2. Boagrius 3. Shanroe In Milan

Prize Money

1st: £3,899.002nd: £1,145.003rd: £572.004th: £286.00

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