16:15 Stratford

Saturday 9 September 2017

All13:5514:3015:0515:4016:1516:5017:20

Vote Stratford Racing Post Readers Award Novices' Hurdle

  • 4YO plus  |   Class 4  |   2m 70y  |   Good to Soft  |   8 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 16:15  |   Winning time: 3m 56.4s
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Cloth number
Odds
Horse A-Z
1
Horse silk
Mister Universumt16
Age: 5|  Weight: 11-10| J: Mr S Davies-Thomas(7)| T: D Skelton| OR:  125| BF| CD
4/5
Won two on the bounce but crashed and burned in his hat-trick bid. Still a good chance on face value, as we're yet to see the best of him, so heads the shortlist in the absence of betting. Still advisable follow the lead of the market nevertheless.
2
Horse silk
Flashing Glance8
Age: 4|  Weight: 10-12| J: R Johnson| T: T Lacey| BF
5/2
Four starts in already and has yet to drop a convincing hint that he is one to follow with maximum faith. Connections have secured the right man on board to bring but its very debatable as to whether even the champ's presence will be enough.
3
Horse silk
14/1
Enjoyed success at a modest level on the Flat and, given his tough-as-teak pedigree, he was a very cheap purchase back in the day. Lots to prove on hurdling debut though. Gut feeling is that he's best watched.
4
Horse silk
33/1
Well beaten in all three starts so far and very easy to overlook on the evidence available. Would take a significant market move to rise the interest levels.
Highly unlikely this fellow will develop into a flag bearer for his illustrious and sporting owner, who knows only too well that you can't win them all.
Going the right and can surely be placed to good effect in time. Has bit to find with Mister Universum but looks a likely type to capitalise of weight becomes an issue for his old rival.
Won from a mark of 52 on the Flat but spent this season in the handicapping wilderness and looks ready for a new challenge. This one is unlikely to be the making of him, however, if he runs true to form.
9
Horse silk
12/1
Cost €14,000 and is bred to appreciate the Jumping game. Showed promise in the latter of her two previous starts but needs to start upping her game. One to watch with interest but supporting her in the betting looks a bit risky.

Non-Runners

7
Horse silk
Balmont Belle22
Weight: 10-5|  Age: 7
T: B Leavy  J: Lorcan Murtagh
NR

Forecasts

Mister Universum (4/5), Flashing Glance (5/2), Reckless Behavior (9/2), Not At All (10/1), Simply Business (12/1), Frantical (14/1), Monty Massini (33/1), Coup De Vent (50/1), Balmont Belle (100/1)

Verdict

There may well be more to come from Mister Universum and he has done plenty already to suggest he is capable of extending his run of good form. However, this is still a stiff test for him at the weights and there is a significant enough case to give RECKLESS BEHAVIOR a speculative throw of the dice in his bid to get one over on his old rival. Flashing Glance has hinted at ability and jockey bookings alone say he'll attract his fair share of interest...even though he has improvement to find.
  1. Reckless Behavior
  2. Mister Universum
  3. Flashing Glance

Previous Winners

2016
Taper Tantrum
Weight: 11-5  |Age: 4
J: R Johnson  |  T: M L W Bell
4/5

Prize Money

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

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