17:35 Haydock

Wednesday 19 March 2025

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Racing TV Handicap Hurdle

Off time: 17:35 | Winning time: 6m 17.66s

1^st

Imperial Merlin

812-1

13/2

T: J & S QuinnJ: Craig Nichol

Raced in second, mistake 5th, prominent, going best when disputed 2 out, clearly led approaching last, all out when faced sustained challenge run-in, asserted towards finish, won going away op 8/1

2^nd

1 ¼

Tiger Jet

911-9

9/2

T: J CandlishJ: Mr Jamie Neild (7)

Led a sedate pace, joined 3 out, rallied when pressed both sides 2 out, headed approaching last, rallied and pressed winner run-in, kept on, weakened towards finish op 7/1

3^rd

Minella Rescue

712-1

15/8

T: G HanmerJ: Jack Hogan (3)

Held up last but in touch, chased leaders 2 out, every chance when mistake last, briefly outpaced on landing, rallied run-in, kept on but not pace of front pair towards finish op 6/5 tchd 2/1

4^th

1 ½

Lune De La Mer

810-10

13/8f

T: O Greenall & J GuerrieroJ: Henry Brooke

Prominent, not fluent 3rd, mistake 6th, not fluent again 4 out, ridden when closed on leaders and every chance last, outpaced run-in, weakened towards finish tchd 11/8

5^th

Zacony Rebel

1011-1

25/1

T: S-J DaviesJ: James Best

Prominent, disputed 3 out, every chance 2 out, ridden when outpaced before last, weakened quickly run-in op 22/1 tchd 33/1

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Betting Breakdown

Tote Win:£7.80Pl:£2.70, £1.50EX:£25.50Trifecta:£39.90SF:£32.05

Forecasts

Lune De La Mer (13/8), Minella Rescue (15/8), Tiger Jet (9/2), Imperial Merlin (13/2), Zacony Rebel (25/1)

MINELLA RESCUE remains low-mileage and arrives on the back of just about his best effort yet when second in a 3-runner Doncaster novice 17 days ago. He could have more to offer now handicapping over staying trips and gets the narrow vote. Imperial Merlin, back from a break/wind surgery is another worth a second look, with Lune de La Mer completing the shortlist.

MINELLA RESCUE (IRE)
IMPERIAL MERLIN (IRE)
LUNE DE LA MER (IRE)

Previous Winners

2024

President Scottie

Weight: 11-11 |Age: 6

J: Danny McMenamin | T: N G Richards

2/1

Prize Money

1st: £5,281.002nd: £2,430.003rd: £1,215.004th: £608.005th: £303.00

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