15:30 Fontwell
Sunday 26 February 2017
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totepool Supporting The Racehorse Sanctuary Novices' Hurdle
- 5YO plus | Class 4 | 2m 3f 33y | Good to Soft (Soft in places) | 9 Runners | Turf | Weighed In
- Off time: 15:30 | Winning time: 4m 58.1s
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Won his British debut at Fontwell, winning a novice hurdle by two lengths. Thrown in at the deep end next time when eighth in the Challow at Newbury, making a couple of mistakes, but did much better when third at Kempton latest. This looks more winnable.
Thought to be one of the trainer's best bumper horses, and created a good impression when second in a quality event at Newbury last March. Not seen out after having a wind operation until this February when beating stablemate Midnight Maestro at Wincanton, despite running green. More to come.
Turned in a decent enough effort when third to Perfect Pirate at Towcester next time (form working out well) but has been disappointing on last two starts, pulling up at Wincanton and then only sixth of seven at Plumpton, jumping poorly. Needs to turn things around.
Two good efforts on his first two starts at Sandown, despite jumping a little sloppily. Looked a certainty to win a novice hurdle when just touched off by Dashing Oscar on the second of them, but that form isn't working out. Disappointed on next start at Newbury too. Bit to prove now.
In good hands but has shown very little in two starts to date, unseating at Newbury and finishing well beaten at Ffos Las. Staying chaser in the making (related to the likes of Firebird Flyer and Spookydooky) and will be of more interest once handicapped and going up in trip.
Did win a point-to-point at Ballindennisk last year but has shown little in three starts over hurdles, going off big prices every time. Showed a glimmer of ability at Southwell on the second of them, but nowhere near enough to get involved here, and won't be of interest until handicapped.
Has shown next to nothing in three starts and needs this for a handicap mark. No realistic chance on what he's shown and needs huge improvement to get involved.
Looked to have a good future when winning a Uttoxeter bumper on her debut back in 2015, but not really progressing as she should be and has twice been beaten at odds-on over hurdles already. Doesn't have the scope of a few of these, and not hard to pass over.
With top trainer but hasn't shown much in three starts so far, and was well behind Peak To Peak at Kempton last time. Looks one that needs time and further (was a point-to-point winner in Ireland, beating the useful Coilte Lass). Will do better.
Forecasts
Sir Antony Browne (2/1), Peak To Peak (9/4), Crystal Lad (5/1), Robinesse (6/1), Clondaw Bisto (6/1), Silent Steps (20/1), Majingilane (100/1), Secret Sting (100/1), Next Level (100/1)
The Alan KIng yard have always thought a fair bit of SIR ANTONY BROWNE and he gave the impression there was an awful lot more to come when winning at Wincanton at the beginning of the month. He's got some speculative entries at the Festival but that only goes to show the high regard he's held in. Peak To Peak is another going the right way and he can take second at the expense of the slightly disappointing Crystal Lad. Keep an eye on Silent Steps as she will do better in the future too.
1. Sir Antony Browne
2. Peak To Peak
3. Crystal Lad
Prize Money
1st: £4,549.002nd: £1,336.003rd: £668.004th: £334.00
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