13:35 Towcester

Thursday 2 February 2017

All13:3514:1014:4515:2015:5516:25

Haygain Hay Steamers Clean Healthy Forage 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle

  • 4YO plus  |   Class 4  |   1m 7f 151y  |   Heavy  |   8 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 13:35  |   Winning time: 4m 1.83s
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Odds
Horse A-Z
Show odds
1
Horse silk
Top Ville Ben38
Age: 5|  Weight: 11-9| J: J McGrath| T: N J Henderson
3/10
Two from two, a bumper and a novice hurdle. Outclassed his opponents at Leicester on latest start despite some careful jumping. Will have learnt plenty from that and if handling this softer ground, the one to beat again.
2
Horse silk
Ardmayle6
Age: 5|  Weight: 11-3| J: Brendan Powell| T: A Stronge
10/1
Point-to-point winner last March but hasn't settled in two starts for new yard, and soon left behind at Fakenham on latest start once pace quickened. Switch back to right-handed track may help, but really has to settle or won't get up the final hill.
3
Horse silk
Count Meribel39
Age: 5|  Weight: 11-3| J: M D Grant| T: N & W Twiston-Davies| OR:  120
3/1
Looks a galloper and only just run out of it late at Plumpton on latest start. Previous run at Towcester looks a solid piece of form (second run well again since), handles very soft ground, and has solid place claims again here.
4
Horse silk
First Du Charmil29
Age: 5|  Weight: 11-3| J: R P McLernon| T: T Lacey
7/1
Made favourite for only start to date when sent off 3/1 for a Southwell bumper last February and absence since a concern, but that form is working out well and yard very adept with novice hurdlers. Market will guide, but is of interest.
5
Horse silk
Generous Day29
Age: 5|  Weight: 11-3| J: James Davies| T: Henry Oliver
14/1
Two non-completions (one fall, one unseat) on last two starts an obvious concern, but signs of promise on completed start behind London Prize at Leicester and again last time at Bangor, falling when making headway. Will be more interesting once handicapped.
6
Horse silk
Marble Mist31
Age: 5|  Weight: 11-3| J: Adam Wedge| T: Evan Williams
50/1
Showed little on only start to date at Warwick and needs plenty of improvement to get involved.
7
Horse silk
Mighty Mustangt114
Age: 7|  Weight: 11-3| J: J Martin(7)| T: Andrew Martin
200/1
Last in two bumpers and no better on novice hurdle debut, showing next to nothing. Looks up against it.
8
Horse silk
Qodiaq54
Age: 4|  Weight: 10-7| J: J M Quinlan| T: Mrs Caroline Bailey
25/1
Not totally disgraced on latest start at Lingfield, finishing midfield after getting outpaced as race took shape but that on Equitrack surface, and will find this a different kettle of fish.

Forecasts

Top Ville Ben (3/10), Count Meribel (3/1), First Du Charmil (7/1), Ardmayle (10/1), Generous Day (14/1), Qodiaq (25/1), Marble Mist (50/1), Mighty Mustang (200/1)

Verdict

TOP VILLE BEN has to give a penalty away here but looked a horse with plenty more improvement to come at Leicester and his jumping, which was a little careful at times, should improve here. He comes here rather than taking up any of the engagements he has over the next few days and the hint should be taken. Count Meribel did little wrong last time and will give Top Ville Ben a bit to think about, and any market support for First Du Charmil should be noted. 1. Top Ville Ben 2. Count Meribel 3. First Du Charmil

Prize Money

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

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