Racecards
14:20 Cheltenham
CFR Group (Electrical Services) Handicap Hurdle (Class C )
- 13 Runners
- Distance: 2m 1f
- Going: Good
- Form 1116-03
- Age 4
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 133
- Trainer P C Haslam
- Jockey A P McCoy
in touch, slightly outpaced and short of room on bend after 2 out, soon rallied, led just after last, ran on well
Zabenz (NZ)
783- Form 31F/
- Age 7
- Weight 11-10
- Trainer P Hobbs & J White
- Jockey R Johnson
chased leader from 2nd until after 2 out, soon slightly outpaced, stayed on again, flat
- Form 0-20150
- Age 5
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 125
- Trainer M C Pipe
- Jockey T J Malone
held up towards rear, headway on outside approaching 2 out, lost place approaching last, kept on again, flat
- Form 31-20
- Age 5
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 123
- Trainer N J Henderson
- Jockey M A Fitzgerald
held up, not fluent 3rd, pushed along and no impression approaching 2 out
- Form 410-31P
- Age 7
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 122
- Trainer C J Mann
- Jockey N D Fehily
in touch, went 2nd after 2 out until just before last, soon no extra
- Form 310-5
- Age 4
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 120
- Trainer M C Pipe
- Jockey Timmy Murphy
mid-division, headway after 3 out, weakened 2 out
- Form 3553-21
- Age 5
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 120
- Trainer P F Nicholls
- Jockey Ruby Walsh
held up in mid-division, smooth headway 2 out, ridden and slightly short of room just after last, stayed on
Maharbal (FR)
221- Form 155-0
- Age 4
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 117
- Trainer N J Henderson
- Jockey M Foley
held up towards rear, pushed along after 3 out, never on terms
- Form 11210/0
- Age 5
- Weight 10-9
- Official Rating 115
led, ridden after 2 out, headed and edged right just after last, no extra near finish
One Nation (IRE)
252- Form 15313P-
- Age 9
- Weight 10-6
- Official Rating 112
- Trainer R S Brookhouse
- Jockey Christian Williams
took keen hold, tracked leader to 2nd, ridden after 3 out, weakened approaching last
Dabus
12- Form 51UP21
- Age 9
- Weight 10-4
- Official Rating 104
- Trainer M C Chapman
- Jockey A C Coyle
took keen hold early, mid-division, mistake 3 out, weakened approaching 2 out
- Form 1U/P364
- Age 8
- Weight 10-3
- Official Rating 108
- Trainer R J Price
- Jockey Wayne Hutchinson
held up in rear, effort approaching 2 out, soon outpaced
Transit
14- Form 215104
- Age 5
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 104
- Trainer B Ellison
- Jockey D Gallagher
held up and behind, still plenty to do 2 out, headway approaching last, soon hung left, chased winner just after last, stayed on
Verdict
A very informative contest for future reference can fall to Magic Mistress, whose stable have turned the corner lately and this five-year-old mare is fancied to get one over on her male rivals such as King Revo and Goblet Of Fire, who will be very hard to keep out of the frame if they run anywhere near their true capabilities. The last named gained some just reward when winning over course and distance when he last raced but is now 12lb higher in the weights. He is in good form but faces no easy task at on these terms. King Revo is also done no favours by his rating of 132 and, as he is due to go up a further pound, he does look as if he is in need of some assistance from the handicapper at the moment. The unexposed Papillon De Iena is also worth a mention, as he ran a blinder last time and holds place claims if he continues to progress. The betting will be a good guide where he is concerned. However, Magic Mistress, who has already paid her way in win and place money, will appreciate the ease in grade this afternoon and has proven ability to handle the conditions. Another plus in the current form of Jockey Mick Fitzgerald, whose skill in the saddle will be crucial factor in guiding Magic Mistress home today.