15:40 Plumpton

Monday 13 March 2017

All14:0014:3015:0515:4016:1016:4017:10

188bet.co.uk Handicap Hurdle

  • 4YO plus  |   Class 4  |   3m 217y  |   Good to Soft (Soft in places)  |   8 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 15:40  |   Winning time: 36.60s
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Cloth number
Odds
Horse A-Z
Show odds
1
Horse silk
Midnight Tunet30
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-12| J: David Noonan(3)| T: A J Honeyball| OR:  108
11/4
Won a bumper at this track and is capable on her day; but the step up in trip has to be a concern. Others preferred on this occasion.
2
Horse silk
Ballyheigue Bayp1,t23
Age: 10|  Weight: 11-11| J: Tom Cannon| T: C Gordon| OR:  107
5/2
Sports cheekpieces for the first time but will need to improve dramatically to justify the application. On a long losing run at present also somewhat dents the confidence.
3
Horse silk
Oscar Janeb,t20
Age: 10|  Weight: 11-5| J: Brendan Powell| T: J Farrelly| OR:  101
8/1
Already recieving a little help from the handicapper after a couple of below par efforts. Seems to reserve her best for Taunton but not without a chance if she can raise her game.
4
Horse silk
Blackwell Synergy112
Age: 11|  Weight: 11-4| J: M Hamill(5)| T: Tracey Leeson| OR:  100
25/1
Out of from for his current yard and difficult to get too enthusiastic about his claims despite him being 2lb below his last winning mark.
5
Horse silk
Jebs Gamble26
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-4| J: Patrick Cowley(7)| T: N J Gifford| OR:  100
9/1
Has shaped as if a step in trip is required so quite possible this extra emphasis on his stamina will prompt an improved effort. The jockey's claim will also come in handy if this turns into a slog for the line.
6
Horse silk
Tzar De L'Elfet28
Age: 7|  Weight: 11-4| J: A Glassonbury| T: R Rowe| OR:  100
33/1
Of modest ability during his time in France and has a bit to prove after being well held in both his last two starts. His yard is also quite just at the moment.
7
Horse silk
Minella Gathering14
Age: 8|  Weight: 10-10| J: Nick Scholfield| T: P Henderson| OR:  92
10/3
Stable won this with a similar type last season, so the ground work is sure to have been put in place at home. Won well last time out and can go close again from just a 4lb higher mark if all goes well for him once more.
8
Horse silk
Bostin14
Age: 9|  Weight: 10-8| J: Thomas Garner(3)| T: D C O'Brien| OR:  90
18/1
Won over an extended 2m4f at this course last year but has been struggling to recapture his spark this term. Also has a bit to find with Minella Gathering from their recent encounter. Others preferred.

Forecasts

Ballyheigue Bay (5/2), Midnight Tune (11/4), Minella Gathering (10/3), Oscar Jane (8/1), Jebs Gamble (9/1), Bostin (18/1), Blackwell Synergy (25/1), Tzar De L'Elfe (33/1)

Verdict

Everything seems to be coming together for MINELLA GATHERING and he has a solid chance of following up his recent C&D success. Tzar De L'elfe may have needed time to acclimatise to British racing but is better than he has shown in his previous starts for his current yard. He is worth noting in the betting. Simlar comments apply to Jebs Gamble, who is likely to find improvement for being asked to try this longer trip.
  1. Minella Gathering
  2. Tzar De L'elfe
  3. Jebs Gamble

Prize Money

1st: £3,249.002nd: £954.003rd: £477.004th: £238.00

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