14:45 Market Rasen

Saturday 22 July 2017

All13:3514:1014:4515:2015:5516:3017:05

Fussey Engineering Novices' Hurdle

  • 4YO plus  |   Class 4  |   2m 4f 139y  |   Good (Good to Soft in places)  |   4 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 14:45  |   Winning time: 5m 15.9s
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Cloth number
Odds
Horse A-Z
1
Horse silk
Mister Showmant32
Age: 4|  Weight: 11-1| J: Harry Skelton| T: D Skelton| OR:  119
9/4
Only moderate on the Flat, but came good at the first time over hurdles when winning at Towcester in May. Not so good since, however, and easily brushed aside at Stratford latest. Chances again in a weak event, but not one for maximum faith in.
2
Horse silk
Blue Comett16
Age: 6|  Weight: 10-12| J: P J Brennan| T: F O'Brien| OR:  114
8/11
Looked like having a future when fourth in a decent event at Taunton last time, and might have won but for a poor jump two out here in June, losing all momentum. Jumping again became an issue at Perth late on final start, and it needs tidying up, but ability clearly there and every chance of success if doing so.
3
Horse silk
9/2
Winner of two Irish point-to-points in April and has ability, hurdles and chase winners in the family but may need a bit of time to adjust and looks one more for handicaps down the line.
4
Horse silk
Ebony Roseh1261
Age: 5|  Weight: 10-5| J: James Corbett(7)| T: S Corbett
25/1
Hasn't really shown enough in four bumpers to date to think she's up to taking a hand in this, although has shown a modicum of ability and may pick something up down the line. This though, barring accidents to the principals, looks out of her reach.

Forecasts

Blue Comet (8/11), Mister Showman (9/4), Pop The Champers (9/2), Ebony Rose (25/1)

Verdict

This looks a bit of a match on paper, and if BLUE COMET sorts his feet out a bit he can have the legs of his main rival Mister Showman. Both should have more to offer and Blue Comet has the size and shape to make a nice chaser in the future. Pop The Champers can take third.
  1. Blue Comet
  2. Mister Showman
  3. Pop The Champers

Prize Money

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

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