13:35 Taunton

Thursday 16 November 2017

All13:0513:3514:0514:3515:1015:4016:10

Reliable British Scaffolding Maiden Hurdle

  • 4YO plus  |   Class 4  |   2m 3f 1y  |   Good (Good to Firm in places)  |   12 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 13:35  |   Winning time: 4m 39.05s
1st
Horse silk
10
410-12
6/1
T: C L TizzardJ: T Scudamore
Chased leading pair, awkward 2nd, went 2nd after 6th, wandered approaching last, led and 1 length ahead when left clear last op 5/1
2nd
Horse silk
6
1
410-12
5/6f
T: P Hobbs & J WhiteJ: R Johnson
Took keen hold, chased leaders, left in modest 2nd at the last, kept on same pace run-in op 11/10
3rd
Horse silk
4
4
50/1
T: G HarrisJ: L Heard
Took keen hold, held up towards rear, steady headway from 3 out, pushed along and hung right before 2 out, left modest 3rd last
4th
Horse silk
1 ¾
8
8/1
T: J W MullinsJ: Daniel Sansom (7)
Held up and behind, steady headway after 3 out, pushed along and never no impression in 5th before 2 out, left modest 4th and hampered last
5th
Horse silk
35
5
66/1
T: Alexandra DunnJ: Adam Wedge
Towards rear, some late headway, never on terms
6th
Horse silk
11
12
18/1
T: D PipeJ: David Noonan
Never travelled in rear, reminders after 3rd and next, some late minor headway, never involved tchd 16/1
7th
Horse silk
2 ¼
3
410-12
66/1
T: N J HawkeJ: James Best
Mistake 1st, mid-division, weakened before 3 out, tailed off
8th
Horse silk
1 ¾
11
125/1
T: M HillJ: Charlie Deutsch (3)
Never better tan mid-division, weakened before 3 out, tailed off op 150/1
9th
Horse silk
2
9
25/1
T: B BarrJ: Dave Crosse
Raced keenly, pressed leader until after 5th, chased leaders, weakened quickly 3 out, soon behind, tailed off
10th
Horse silk
9
6
250/1
T: R G HawkerJ: Mr Robert Hawker (7)
Raced wide, towards rear, behind and struggling 6th, tailed off
11th
Horse silk
24
7
100/1
T: J A GeakeJ: M D Grant
Led until after 5th, chased leader until before 4 out, weakened rapidly 3 out, tailed off

Also Ran

F
Horse silk
2
11/4
T: P F NichollsJ: H Cobden
Pulled hard, held up and behind, rapid headway chasing leaders 5th, led soon after, hit 6th, soon clear, pushed along when not fluent 2 out, headed and 1length 2nd when fell last op 3/1 tchd 5/2

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Betting Breakdown

Tote Win:£6.60Pl:£1.80, £1.10, £14.30EX:£16.60Trifecta:£495.50SF:£12.22Swingers:£3.00, £60.90, £60.90

Forecasts

Contented (5/6), Darling Maltaix (11/4), Shoal Bay (6/1), Present Destiny (8/1), Tis What It Is (18/1), Rocket Ronnie (25/1), Faint Hope (50/1), Gang Warfare (66/1), Dharoos (66/1), Glens Wobbly (100/1), Slaying The Dragon (125/1), Gentleman Farmer (250/1)

Verdict

SHOAL BAY made a good impression on debut at Worcester and the market suggested such a run was expected. The fact that he tackles obstacles for the first time today is only a minor concern given his trainer so he is worth chancing. Contented rates the main danger and Richard Johnson will have a clue of his mount's prospects given he rode Shoal Bay at Worcester. Also expected to be in the mix is Darling Maltaix who should appreciate this longer trip as long as he doesn't pull too hard.
  1. Shoal Bay
  2. Contented
  3. Darling Maltaix

Prize Money

1st: £3,899.002nd: £1,145.003rd: £572.004th: £286.00

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