14:10 Sedgefield
Sunday 27 January 2019
All13:1013:4014:1014:4015:1015:4016:10
RaceBets Racing From Over 40 Countries Mares' Novices' Hurdle
- 4YO plus | Class 4 | 2m 3f 188y | Soft | 8 Runners | Turf | Weighed In
- Off time: 14:12 | Winning time: 5m 11.2s
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Has started at massive prices in three runs in bumpers; no surprise if she races keenly on hurdles debut (this trainers representatives often do); not recommendable.
Modest on the Flat (0-11; 41-rated). However, has shown more ability over hurdles, including when keeping on to get within ¾L of Hogan's Height at Catterick (2m3f+) on New Years Day; entitled to be competitive if able to replicate that form.
Well beaten in all three starts in bumpers and makes no appeal whatsoever on hurdles debut; look elsewhere.
Bought cheaply (£1,500) from Tom Lacey in August 2017; well beaten (150/1) in a Catterick bumper in November - her first start for 13 months; makes precious little appeal on hurdling debut.
Low-key in bumpers and pulled up on hurdles debut at Hexham (2m4f) in November after losing touch from halfway; has had wind surgery since.
Half-sister to three winners including the useful 2m-3m1f hurdle/chase winner Foxcub; started 9/1 on debut in a bumper here on Boxing Day but lacked the required pace or nous at a crucial stage; could fare better over hurdles.
Finished close-up behind Peters Cousin (beaten 1½L) on hurdles debut at Kelso in December (2m4f); didn't quite run to that level of form over C&D next time; still early days in her hurdling career; holds every chance.
Often failed to complete in PTP's, although was an easy 12L winner for Cormac Doyle at Tinahely (3m mares' maiden, good) in November; follow the market on rules/hurdles debut - couldn't be discounted in a weak race if support arrives.
Non-Runners
1
Deputy Jones652
Weight: 11-2| Age: 6
T: N P Mulholland J: R T Dunne
NR
7
Wataguddo682
Weight: 11-2| Age: 9
T: S Corbett J: James Corbett
NR
Forecasts
Legalized (4/5), Whiteoak Fleur (6/4), Deputy Jones (5/1), Would You Bypass (7/1), Wee Tiger Tots (12/1), Samba Time (50/1), Wataguddo (50/1), Madam Scully (66/1), Dorothy's Flame (100/1), Ridgeway Pearl (100/1)
A few of these mares might ultimately prove capable of winning a race or two over hurdles with the market a handy guide with regards the chances of former pointers Deputy Jones and Would You Bypass. However, based upon known rules form alone this is essentially a match between Legalized and WHITEOAK FLEUR. The selection wasn't able to match the promise of her opening hurdles effort over C&D latest when beaten 30+L by the progressive I'm To Blame. However, she competes for a much respected partnership (McCain & Hughes) and won't be found too many better opportunities to break the maiden tag over hurdles.
- Whiteoak Fleur
- Legalized
- Wee Tiger Tots
Prize Money
1st: £4,094.002nd: £1,202.003rd: £601.004th: £301.00
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