17:25 Uttoxeter
Friday 26 July 2019
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T C Harrison Mares' Standard Open NH Flat Race (NHMOPS Bonus Race)
- 4YO to 6YO  |  Class 5  |  1m 7f 168y  |  Good (Good to Soft in places)  |  11 Runners  |  Turf  |   Weighed In
- Off time: 17:25Â Â |Â Â Winning time: 3m 55.0s
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Built on the efforts posted in two bumpers at Lingfield with a much improved effort on turf at Wincanton last time. The winner of that race has been pulled up twice since so the form has a shaky feel to it at present. The betting can help here.
Fifth of 13 on debut at Worcester at the start of this month and that form is yet to be put to the test; the mare hung under pressure inside the final furlong that day and possible things were happening too quickly for one so inexperienced.
Winner of a point-to-point in Ireland and subsequently snapped up for just £7,000 at the Doncaster sales in May. Breeding is nothing out of the ordinary but has a leaning towards Hunters chases and the points scene.
Well beaten in three starts so far and easy to overlook given the way the mare weakened quickly out of contention at Sedgefield when last seen (in April). Big improvement needed.
Cost €2,500 as a three-year-old, she's a half-sister to two point-to-point winners; her dam was placed over hurdles and is a sister to the smart Bounce Back. Yard has been quite but very capable of getting one ready. A betting check is advised.
Out of a bumper winning mare and representing a yard that has a respectable strike-rate in races of this nature. Her dam is out of a half-sister to the high-class Azertyuiop. Has to merit a betting check at least.
A half-sister to 2m winner Miss Fortywinks and 2m4f winner Pardon Me; her dam was placed over hurdles and stayed 2m2f, so no stamina issues on pedigree. Will probably need the experience though.
Out of a bumper winner (on her solitary career outing for Nicky Henderson) that is a half-sister to Group 3 winner Glowance, who was also placed in the Irish Leger. High profile jockey booking is a suggestive pointer towards a bold effort on debut.
Finished last of four on debut at Ffos Las earlier this month and has to be noted that she folded tamely once she was headed 3f from the finish. The winner has been beaten since. Has improvement to find.
A half-sister to a bumper winner who went on to be effective over 3m; her dam was also a reasonable performer albeit at a modest level. Disconcerting she's already been under the knife for wind surgery before she's even seen action on a racecourse.
Cost just £600 but not disgraced in two bumpers so far; yard not really noted for this particular section of racing and the filly might be one to view as a long term prospect.
Forecasts
Flos (5/2), You Caught My Eye (7/2), Belatrix Lestrange (4/1), Catchmeifyoucan (7/1), Annajemima (10/1), Brooklyn Belle (12/1), Tops No (12/1), Candy Lou (16/1), Shirocco Sunflower (25/1), Numberonebeaubow (40/1), Spy Fi (66/1)
An ordinary bumper can go the way of BELATRIX LESTRANGE, who is out of a half-sister to the mighty Azertyuiop and ticks the right boxes in terms of pedigree and the potential for the yard to prepare a first-time out winner in a race of this nature. Flos and You Caught My Eye are fellow newcomers who won't have to be anything out of the ordinary to make a winning debut; both are worth considering but the betting market will be useful in determining any preference from paddock watchers. Candy Lou look the pick of those with previous experience but needs to up the ante this time.
- Belatrix Lestrange
- Flos
- You Caught My Eye
Prize Money
1st: £2,274.002nd: £668.003rd: £334.004th: £167.00
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