15:30 Fakenham

Wednesday 1 January 2020

All12:0512:3513:1013:4514:2014:5515:30

Happy New Year Maiden Hurdle (Div 2)

  • 4YO plus  |   Class 4  |   2m 3y  |   Good to Soft (Soft in places)  |   9 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 15:30  |   Winning time: 4m 15.66s
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Cloth number
Odds
Horse A-Z
Show odds
1
Horse silk
Ask Henry48
Age: 7|  Weight: 11-5| J: Kielan Woods| T: D Killahena & G McPherson
7/1
Showed some encouraging signs in bumpers but was unsuccessful in four attempts. He made his hurdles debut at Ludlow (2m5f) last time where he was pulled up two out. Needs to improve.
2
Horse silk
Flintrock28
Age: 5|  Weight: 11-5| J: Page Fuller(3)| T: N B King
20/1
Won just once on the Flat in eight outings. He appeared for the first time over hurdles at Haydock (2m7f) where he failed to finish as he was pulled up before three out. Much more will be needed this time.
3
Horse silk
Milreu Has
Age: 5|  Weight: 11-5| J: R P McLernon| T: N P Mulholland
8/1
Kapgarde gelding who is a half-brother to Mukonzi Has and Milita Has, both of which were fairly useful over hurdles. Interesting newcomer who should be on your shortlist if there is market support behind him.
4
Horse silk
Takeit Easy39
Age: 5|  Weight: 11-5| J: Paul O'Brien(3)| T: Mrs P Sly| OR:  110
9/4
Has not performed badly on his two starts over hurdles to date. He was fourth of 10 on his latest effort at Huntigndon (2m) where he wasn't fluent over a couple of hurdles. Remains open to improvement. Worth consideration.
5
Horse silk
Volunteer24
Age: 7|  Weight: 11-5| J: E J Walsh| T: S L Keightley
40/1
Was second in a couple of bumpers, including on his debut when he was denied by just a head at Huntingdon (1m5½f). Has been a long way down the field on his starts over hurdles, including latest at Huntingdon (2m). Needs to improve.
6
Horse silk
Whenitcomestoit478
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-5| J: C Gethings| T: B I Case
22/1
His only appearance so far came in a bumper at Perth (2m) in September 2018, finishing second of seven. Set for his hurdles debut here where he may be able to build upon that run. One to consider.
7
Horse silk
China Flower50
Age: 5|  Weight: 10-12| J: Brendan Powell| T: T Lawes
33/1
Finished seventh of 13 in a bumper on the AW at Lingfield (2m) back in November where she was outpaced with 3f to go after going off at 16/1. Set for her first start over hurdles now. Best to watch.
8
Horse silk
Sorbet24
Age: 5|  Weight: 10-12| J: Maxime Tissier(5)| T: L Wadham
11/2
Is a maiden after six runs on the track. She made her hurdles debut at Huntigndon (2m) last time out where she finished sixth of 16 as a 50/1 shot. Will need to produce more to be in the mix here.
9
Horse silk
Imperil46
Age: 4|  Weight: 10-7| J: Joshua Moore| T: N P Littmoden
15/8
Has had five appearances over hurdles in France. He has finished second on a couple of occasions. This will be his first run in the UK since switching yards. Leading contender given the experience he has.

Forecasts

Imperil (15/8), Takeit Easy (9/4), Sorbet (11/2), Ask Henry (7/1), Milreu Has (8/1), Flintrock (20/1), Whenitcomestoit (22/1), China Flower (33/1), Volunteer (40/1)

Verdict

This looks a great opportunity for IMPERIL to get off the mark at the first attempt in the UK. His experience in France where he has hit the frame on a couple of outings in juveniles will prove useful. Whenitcomestoit ran really well on his sole start in a bumper on Perth and he can follow that up with another strong performance on his hurdles debut, while Takeit Easy should improve on his two runs over hurdles to fill the placings.
  1. Imperil
  2. Whenitcomestoit
  3. Takeit Easy

Prize Money

1st: £5,198.002nd: £1,526.003rd: £763.004th: £382.00

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