13:50 Wincanton

Saturday 9 November 2019

All12:4013:1513:5014:2515:0015:3516:10

Richard Barber Memorial Mares' Handicap Hurdle

  • 4YO plus  |   Class 2  |   2m 5f 82y  |   Good to Soft  |   14 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 13:50  |   Winning time: 5m 16.9s
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Cloth number
Odds
Horse A-Z
1
Horse silk
Litterale Ci18
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-12| J: Miss A B O'Connor(5)| T: H Fry| OR:  140
14/1
Not seen over hurdles since second in this race last year but has performed well on the Flat and won over fences last month to prove all the ability is till there though this looks a slightly hotter renewal.
2
Horse silk
Kalahari Queen231
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-2| J: D A Jacob| T: Jamie Snowden| OR:  130| BF| D
16/1
Spent last season over fences but never really convinced in that sphere and no surprise connections have gone back to the smaller obstacles. Was progressing well when last seen over hurdles and interesting here with ground/trip to suit.
4
Horse silk
Duhallow Gesturet130
Age: 7|  Weight: 11-1| J: Rex Dingle(5)| T: A J Honeyball| OR:  129
16/1
Two wins at shorter last term but this trip should be within her range and tongue tie now added after running below par when tried over fences last time. Should be happier now back over smaller obstacles.
5
Horse silk
Danse Idol211
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-1| J: H Cobden| T: P F Nicholls| OR:  129| CDWS
11/4
Two wins in minor company last term and better efforts when runner up in Listed events. Has had wind operation over the summer and this is likely to have been the target so fitness should be fine and could take plenty of beating.
6
Horse silk
Kentford Heiress25
Age: 9|  Weight: 10-13| J: Kevin Jones(3)| T: J W Mullins| OR:  127| D
66/1
Will be happier back over hurdles having lost her way over fences but 12 lb higher than Haydock win in April so needs to bounce right back to very best to play a leading part.
7
Horse silk
Empreinte Reconcet36
Age: 5|  Weight: 10-12| J: R M Power| T: C L Tizzard| OR:  126| BF
11/1
Won at Newton Abbot but fortunate to follow up when "winner" disqualified when jockey weighed in light on return there and beaten by 25/1 at Fontwell last time. Now tackling 4f longer than tries before but it needs to bring about improvement.
8
Horse silk
Sixty's Belle185
Age: 5|  Weight: 10-10| J: Benjamin Poste| T: T Symonds| OR:  124
12/1
Deservedly off the mark at this trip in May at Newton Abbot on last start for Alan King. Since sold for £42,000 but 13lb higher than when second in last handicap run in March so this demands more.
9
Horse silk
Midnightreferendum198
Age: 6|  Weight: 10-9| J: Tom Cannon| T: A King| OR:  123
17/2
Took well to hurdles last season with pair of wins but well beaten when trying this trip at Newbury so does have stamina to prove on this comeback run.
10
Horse silk
Inessap31
Age: 6|  Weight: 10-9| J: Charlie Hammond(3)| T: Dr R D P Newland| OR:  123
16/1
Rare poor run on Ludlow comeback but form book suggests that may have been needed as usually very consistent and should be fitter now though this hotter than her normal grade.
11
Horse silk
Outofthisworld231
Age: 6|  Weight: 10-8| J: S Bowen| T: H Fry| OR:  122| D
12/1
Won at Market Rasen a year ago but lost her way in the spring. May be best caught fresh though even her very best form needs improving on.
12
Horse silk
Deputy's Oscar21
Age: 6|  Weight: 10-6| J: C Gethings| T: S Edmunds| OR:  120| D
11/1
Much improved this season with pair of wins from the front at Market Rasen where this trip brought about more improvement last time. More needed and this better contest should reveal more.
13
Horse silk
Aimee De Sivola37
Age: 5|  Weight: 10-5| J: Chester Williams(5)| T: Nick Williams| OR:  119| D
8/1
Finally off the mark over this trip at Warwick but that was a moderate event and this requires plenty of progress.
14
Horse silk
Misty Bloom31
Age: 6|  Weight: 10-3| J: Ben Jones(5)| T: Miss E C Lavelle| OR:  117| BF| D
9/2
Game effort to win at Warwick on comeback and not disgraced when third to Organdi (reopposes here) at Ludlow but best form is on a sound surface and any rain would be against her.
15
Horse silk
Midnight Sapphiret418
Age: 9|  Weight: 10-1| J: David Noonan| T: Miss G Haywood| OR:  115
66/1
Consistent hurdler at her peak but has clearly had her problems as appearances are few and far between these days and starts off for new yard today.

Non-Runners

3
Horse silk
Organdi31
Weight: 11-1|  Age: 7
T: R T Phillips  J: Daniel Hiskett
NR

Forecasts

Danse Idol (11/4), Misty Bloom (9/2), Aimee De Sivola (8/1), Organdi (8/1), Midnightreferendum (17/2), Deputy's Oscar (11/1), Empreinte Reconce (11/1), Sixty's Belle (12/1), Outofthisworld (12/1), Litterale Ci (14/1), Duhallow Gesture (16/1), Kalahari Queen (16/1), Inessa (16/1), Midnight Sapphire (66/1), Kentford Heiress (66/1)

Verdict

DANSE IDOL'S only defeats last season were in Listed or grade 2 company and it would be no surprise if she proved to be a cut above these rivals and is a confident selection for her top handler. Kalahari Queen didn't always convince over fences but appeals back over the smaller obstacles and could run a big race at a double figure price while Duhallow Gesture could prove best of the rest.
  1. Danse Idol
  2. Kalahari Queen
  3. Duhallow Gesture

Previous Winners

2018
If You Say Run
Weight: 11-5  |Age: 6
6/4

Prize Money

1st: £16,245.002nd: £4,770.003rd: £2,385.004th: £1,192.00

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