19:10 Exeter

Tuesday 18 April 2017

All17:1017:4018:1018:4019:1019:40

ROA/Racing Post Owners Jackpot Handicap Hurdle

  • 4YO plus  |   Class 4  |   2m 2f 111y  |   Good to Firm (Firm in places)  |   5 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 19:10  |   Winning time: 4m 18.25s
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Cloth number
Odds
Horse A-Z
Show odds
1
Horse silk
West Torrp128
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-12| J: Hugh Nugent(7)| T: N & W Twiston-Davies| OR:  113
13/2
Very disapppointing since landing a Ffos Las novice hurdle back in June of last year. Did go close in a fast ground bumper at Wincanton last term so quick ground and first time cheekpieces might help bring about some improvement.
2
Horse silk
Third Actt51
Age: 8|  Weight: 11-11| J: Paul O'Brien(5)| T: C L Tizzard| OR:  112
8/1
Never raced on any surface faster than 'good' so conditions are something of an unknown. Won Exeter handicap hurdle on soft ground in November and drops back in trip here after struggling to get home over further of late.
4
Horse silk
Ashokap,t3(ex 7)
Age: 5|  Weight: 11-10| J: Harry Skelton| T: D Skelton| OR:  104
2/5
Yard in cracking form over Easter holidays and showed improved form when scoring easily at Stratford last week. Carries 7lb penalty but might take some stopping as long as that effort hasn't left its mark.
5
Horse silk
While You Wait370
Age: 8|  Weight: 11-8| J: Lucy Gardner(3)| T: Mrs S Gardner| OR:  109
25/1
Quick ground a poser and ran shockers on his last two most starts just over a year ago. Absence suggests training issues and while this previous C&D winner would have a shout on the his best form the market could be the best guide to his chance.
6
Horse silk
Benbeculab96
Age: 8|  Weight: 11-1| J: Alice Mills(5)| T: N R Mitchell| OR:  102
9/1
Nearly two years since last success and has dropped in the weights as a result. Does handle underfoot conditions though and with rider's 5lb claim is not completely without a chance.

Non-Runners

3
Horse silk
Sir Dylan226
Weight: 11-11|  Age: 8
T: P Gundry  J: David Noonan
NR

Forecasts

Ashoka (2/5), West Torr (13/2), Sir Dylan (7/1), Third Act (8/1), Benbecula (9/1), While You Wait (25/1)

Verdict

ASHOKA won with plenty to spare last week and has a clear chance of following up under his penalty. The yard is in sparkling form and he should make them all go. The application of cheekpiecs on West Torr may help the cause and the top weight has bits and pieces of from that give him a sporting chance if back on song, while both Sir Dylan and Benbecula have outside chances if running up to their best on a surface that holds no terrors for them.
  1. Ashoka
  2. West Torr
  3. Benbecula

Prize Money

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

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