14:05 Towcester
Wednesday 11 October 2017
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- 4YO plus | Class 5 | 1m 7f 151y | Good to Firm (Good in places) | 10 Runners | Turf | Weighed In
- Off time: 14:05 | Winning time: 3m 49.8s
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Horse A-Z
Show odds
Moderate at best in bumpers, and always in the rear division, seemingly lacking any confidence over her hurdles on her obstacles debut at Market Rasen last month (2m good). A much stronger showing is required.
Made no significant headway from the rear on debut at Bangor in May (2m NHF good to soft) when finishing sixth of nine to Chilli Filli. Hurdles debut.
A 17 race Flat maiden with a lowly official rating of just 39. Has done the vast majority of her racing over trips shorter than 1m, and couldn't possibly be recommended on her hurdles debut.
Posted rear division finishes in both of her bumpers in the spring (including at this track in early May). Got no further than the third hurdle (fell) at the first attempt over obstacles at Bangor last week, and needs to be sharper today.
Hasn't really built upon a reasonable start in bumpers at Worcester in July (2m good), showing a tendency to race keenly in both subsequent starts. Probably stronger physically for last month's comeback run at Fontwell. Hurdles debut.
Left Charlie Longsdon following her third hurdles start at Uttoxeter in July, and whilst she fared better initially for this trainer, she's been less strong lately. That said; this is far weaker than the mares handicap she contested latest. Claims.
Beaten 6L by Majestic Moll on her second start in a bumper at Chepstow in April (2m good), and possibly bogged down in the mud at Worcester subsequently. Makes her hurdles debut at a realistic level and improvement expected.
Truthfully hasn't shown an awful lot in seven starts over hurdles, but her best effort came over C&D in April (good to firm) when a 3¼L runner up to Shaluna. Most likely highly flattered by that showing.
Well related filly who is a full sister to the talented Raya Star, and she struck at the first attempt for this yard at Newton Abbot in August (2m1f NHF good). Pulled hard on her recent hurdles debut, but capable of building upon that effort.
Well beaten on both starts in bumpers (at sizeable odds), and no obvious reason to expect significant improvement now switched to hurdles.
Forecasts
Thelunarschooner (6/4), Oscar's Song (2/1), Oscar Star (9/2), Nicely Done (10/1), Fairy Pol (14/1), Monrocco (25/1), Ask Alice (33/1), Sprogzilla (50/1), Tinseltown Girl (100/1), Majestic Girl (125/1)
A very low-key resumption to horse racing at Towcester, with these fillies and mares seemingly fairly light in terms of ability. Oscar's Song improved initially after leaving Charlie Longsdon, and whilst she's probably the form pick, she doesn't appear the most reliable. Therefore, it should pay to focus upon some lesser exposed sorts. Oscar Star fits that bill for Jamie Snowden, and looks capable of a good run on her hurdles debut on ground which should suit, but another chance can be given to THELUNARSCHOONER. She raced keenly on her hurdles debut at Market Rasen, and needs to drop the anchor for Richard Johnson, but she's a well related filly who showed grit and determination to score at Newton Abbot (bumper) on her first start for this trainer in late August.
- Thelunarschooner
- Oscar Star
- Nicely Done
Prize Money
1st: £3,249.002nd: £954.003rd: £477.004th: £238.00
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