Racecards
16:00 Aintree
Toteswinger Flexi Betting Novices' Handicap Hurdle (Class 3)
- 17 Runners
- Distance: 3m 110y
- Going: Good to Soft, Soft in places
- Surface: Turf
- £8,000 added
- Winner: £5,204
- 2nd: £1,528
- 3rd: £764
- 4th: £382
- Form 5415-01
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 119
- Trainer Miss Lucinda V Russell
- Jockey P Buchanan
with leader, led 8th, ridden and headed before 2 out, weakened last
- Form 46/722F-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 117
- Trainer R Lee
- Jockey Jake Greenall
held up behind, headway 4 out, chased leaders next, ridden 2 out, well held 4th when blundered last, no impresssion
- Form 642-11
- Age 6
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 116
- Trainer D McCain Jnr
- Jockey Mr J Hamer
mid-division on outside, ridden 9th, lost place 4 out, behind when pulled up before next
- Form 322212
- Age 7
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 114
- Trainer M Todhunter
- Jockey G Lee
led narrowly to 8th, lost place 4 out, soon weakened, pulled up before next
- Form 324-541
- Age 5
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 110
- Trainer Miss R Curtis
- Jockey B J Geraghty
tracked leaders, effort on outside 3 out, soon ridden, chased winner between last 2, 2 lengths down when not fluent last, no impression flat
Phare Isle (IRE)
167- Form 7602-32
- Age 5
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 109
- Trainer B I Case
- Jockey James Halliday
held up behind, headway on outside 9th, chased leaders 3 out to next, soon weakened
- Form 0593-03
- Age 5
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 108
- Trainer J & A O'Neill
- Jockey A P McCoy
mid-division on inside, outpaced 4 out, never near leaders
- Form 772/212
- Age 8
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 107
- Trainer P & M Bowen
- Jockey T Scudamore
in touch, went 2nd 3 out, led before next, ridden last stayed on well under pressure flat
- Form 78904-1
- Age 5
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 105
- Trainer C E Longsdon
- Jockey Peter Carberry
tracked leaders, challenged 3 out, ridden next, lost 2nd between last 2, no impression approaching last
- Form 5U11-1P
- Age 10
- Weight 10-10
- Official Rating 103
- Trainer Miss L Harrison
- Jockey B P Harding
always behind, weakened 4 out, pulled up before next
- Form 38/23
- Age 7
- Weight 10-8
- Official Rating 101
- Trainer Mrs S J Smith
- Jockey Tjade Collier
in touch, not much room bend after 7th, lost place 4 out, soon behind
Musical Wedge
177- Form 06040-1
- Age 6
- Weight 10-6
- Official Rating 99
- Trainer Miss C Dyson
- Jockey T J Phelan
in touch on outside, chased leader 4 out to before next, soon ridden and weakened
- Form PP-1125
- Age 8
- Weight 10-3
- Official Rating 96
- Trainer N A Twiston-Davies
- Jockey P J Brennan
mid-division, outpaced 4 out, soon ridden, weakened next
Top It All
15- Form 00827-P
- Age 7
- Weight 10-2
- Official Rating 95
chased leaders, dropped to mid-division, switched outside and headway approaching 8th, chased leader briefly before 3 out, soon ridden, kept on same pace from next
Aspolan (GER)
348- Form 4743F6-
- Age 7
- Weight 10-1
- Official Rating 94
- Trainer Mrs M Hobbs
- Jockey Sean Quinlan
always behind, tailed off
- Form 0P3/PP-3
- Age 8
- Weight 10-1
- Official Rating 94
- Trainer Miss C Dyson
- Jockey Ian Popham
tracked leaders, lost place 9th, soon behind, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
Sam Patch
20- Form 594/7P-0
- Age 7
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 88
- Trainer D W Whillans
- Jockey Callum Whillans
mid-division, outpaced 3 out, soon weakened, behind when pulled up before next
Verdict
CAILIN NA RI has looked as if needing further so with Martin Todhunter booking Graham Lee for the ride, we are confident of seeing her leave behind a slightly disappointing run at Sedgefield. Identity Parade was very much on the upgrade last term and somewhat surprisingly, Donald McCain elects to use a 7lb claiming amateur. Court Red Handed represents a yard in form so it will be no surprise to see him go well despite rising 8lb for a win at Ludlow. The tongue strap has interestingly been applied alongside the cheekpieces. You Know Yourself has got in off a seemingly light weight and has not been totally unfancied in novice company. Similar comments that apply to Lost Glory, who whilst well beaten against much better opposition, has been given a chance by the assessor to turn around Ludlow form with Court Red Handed. Corso Palladio was beaten when odds on at Cartmel though it is generally easy to forgive such apparently poor runs at what is a very esoteric circuit.
Formwatch
Bescot Springs (IRE) 9-2 (11-12) Prominent, outpaced by winner before 2 out, 7 lenghts down last, stayed on well to lead near finish, won at Perth 3m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) sft in Sep beating Mad Moose (11-7) by 2l, 6 ran.
Daring Origyn (FR) 13-2 (11-4) Took keen hold, headway approaching 2 out, keeping on in 5th when fell last, in a race won by Qaspal (11-2) at Sandown 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 0-120 (3) hvy in Feb, 12 ran.
Identity Parade (IRE) 9-4fav (10-9) Made all, driven after last, strongly pressed towards finish, held on, won at Cartmel 2m 6f nh nov hdl (4) gd in May beating Stand Clear (10-5) by nk, 10 ran.
Cailin Na Ri (IRE) 4-1 (11-5) Led soon clear until headed 3rd, tracked leader, ridden and every chance last, kept on gamely flat, held towards finish, 2nd of 8, 1/2l behind Russian War (11-12) at Sedgefield 2m 5f nh nov hdl (4) gd in Sep.
Court Red Handed (IRE) 7-2fav (11-2) Tracked leaders, led approaching 3 out, ridden after last, kept on, driven out, won at Ludlow 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd beating Armenian Boy (11-10) by 1 1/2l, 17 ran.
Phare Isle (IRE) 7-2 (11-2) Held up in rear, headway approaching 9th, jumped right 2 out, chased winner last, stayed on, no impression, 2nd of 12, 1 3/4l behind Rifleman (10-5) at Worcester 3m hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd in May.
Lost Glory (NZ) 20-1 (11-6) Held up mid-division and keen, headway approaching 3 out, ridden 2 out, kept on from last, 3rd of 17, 3 1/2l behind Court Red Handed (11-2) at Ludlow 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd.
Corso Palladio (IRE) 4-5fav (11-9) Tracked leaders, mistake 3 out, lost footing on landing 2 out and gave away ground to leaders, rallied when not fluent last, gamely chased winner soon after, always being held, 2nd of 6, 2 3/4l behind Mad Moose (11-8) at Cartmel 3m 2f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in Aug.
Rey Nacarado (IRE) 10-3fav (11-1) Tracked leading pair, went 2nd after 4 out, challenged next, led before 2 out, soon ridden, 12 lengths clear when hit last, driven out, eased towards finish, comfortably, won at Huntingdon 3m 2f hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd beating Heezagrey (10-3) by 16l, 9 ran.
Liz's Dream 5-2 (11-3) Held up in rear, not fluent 8th, struggling after 8th, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Bescot Springs (11-12) at Perth 3m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) sft in Sep, 6 ran.
You Know Yourself (IRE) 5-4fav (10-12) Tracked leaders and keen, hit 4th, pushed along before 3 out, soon chased winner until 2 out, held in 3rd when blundered last, 3rd of 11, 16l behind Bow Badger (10-12) at Carlisle 2m 1f nh nov hdl (4) gd.
Musical Wedge 33-1 (11-4) Held up towards rear, headway into mid-division 5th, led 8th, ridden and hard pressed after 2 out, held on under pressure flat (no time taken), won at Hereford 2m 6f nov hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gs in Apr beating Poppy Gregg (10-0) by 1/2l, 12 ran.
Caheerloch (IRE) 5-2fav (11-5) Tracked leaders, bumped 3rd, ridden 3 out, weakened flat, 5th of 10, 8l behind Sea Cliff (10-9) at Worcester 3m hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gd in Sep.
Top It All 7-1 (10-13) Held up mid-division, weakened 5th, hit next, soon tailed off, pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by No Supper (10-12) at Carlisle 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd, 12 ran.
Aspolan (GER) 8-1 (11-7) Held up in rear, headway into 4th approaching 2 out, ridden and one pace approaching last, 6th of 13, 7l behind Simple Jim (11-12) at Southwell 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gf in Nov.
Inchloch 8-1 (11-7) In touch, driven to chase leading pair 2 out, soon ridden, kept on same pace approaching last, no impression flat, 3rd of 12, 4 1/2l behind Musical Wedge (11-4) at Hereford 2m 6f nov hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gs in Apr.
Sam Patch 33-1 (11-1) Held up towards rear, weakening when not fluent 4 out, 10th of 14, 28l behind Zahara Joy (11-2) at Kelso 2m 2f nov hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd.
Maolisa (IRE) 11-1 (11-6) With leader, led 6th to 8th, led again next, driven and headed between last 2, weakened last, 7th of 11, 17l behind Whatdoidowiththat (10-12) at Hexham 3m hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gs.