16:55 Newton Abbot
GoodColin Willcocks Memorial Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £9849.06
- 2m 5f 122y
- Class 3
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Thunderstorms
5/2 (Won)
- Win: £2.10
- Place: £1.20
Form: 11348- CD
Last run: 280 days
W: 10st 11lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 110
Dual novice winner here (2m2f/2m5f) at around this time last year and ended 2023 with two very respectable runs in 2m5f Cheltenham handicaps; seems very versatile regarding ground and reverts to hurdling after winning good-quality Flat handicap last month; must be considered.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance/ Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 (4) |
4th Oct 2024 Heavy 1m 7f 209y Class 3 |
9st 12lb |
prominent, pressed leader 2f out, briefly led over 1f out, soon outpaced, lost second inside final 110yds |
4/1 |
|
1st 7 |
20th Sep 2024 Good 2m 5f 122y Class 3 |
10st 11lb |
didn't always jump with fluency, held up in rear, headway 3 out, challenging when mistake 2 out, led last, ran on well, readily |
5/2 |
|
1st 5 (2) |
25th Aug 2024 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 3 |
9st 10lb |
dwelt start, prominent, raced in second after 4f, ridden to lead over 1f out, pushed out, just did enough |
12/1 |
6/1
- Place: £3.30
Form: 1-2693 C
Last run: 24 days
W: 12st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 127
Front-runner who is better known as a chaser now; scored at Kempton (2m2f, good) in the spring and gave fairly good account when third of five at Stratford (2m3f, good to firm) last month; back hurdling on a workable mark and enters calculations.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance/ Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 |
20th Sep 2024 Good 2m 5f 122y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
led, set steady pace, pressed leader when headed before 3rd, led again after 3 out, headed last, kept on |
6/1 |
|
3rd 4 |
27th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 2m 3f 98y Class 2 |
11st 6lb |
Went off too hard before capitulating in Cartmel race won by Al Zaraqaan in May and again paid the price for his early exertions when weakening into ninth in competitive event at Uttoxeter (2m, good to soft) last month; might find it easier to seize control in this smaller field and, if judged on spring form, he's a major player. |
9/2 |
12/1
- Place: £4.60
Form: /16-77
Last run: 94 days
W: 11st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 121
Dual hurdle winner for Alan King last year (2m3f/2m4f); left that stable after a poor run in May and was also well beaten when dropped back to 2m for new yard the following month but it won't be a surprise if Dan Skelton gets him back in the groove soon.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance/ Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 |
20th Sep 2024 Good 2m 5f 122y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
took keen hold, in touch with leaders, headway after 2nd, led before 3rd, headed after 3 out, lost second before 2 out, kept on |
12/1 |
|
7th 3 |
18th Jun 2024 Good 2m 0f 70y Class 3 |
11st 13lb |
Dual hurdle winner for Alan King last year (2m3f/2m4f) but returned from break with very disappointing run last month and was sold for £5,000 soon afterwards; may revive for Dan Skelton at some stage but stable has much more obvious chance with Get Sky High here. |
12/1 |
|
7th 8 |
4th May 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 207y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
prominent |
6/1 |
6/1
Form: 7F-83U C BF
Last run: 98 days
W: 11st 10lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 123
Out of form over fences since last November's commendable Haldon Gold Cup third but arrested his decline when third behind Clearance over hurdles here (2m1f, good) in June and will probably be okay over today's longer trip.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance/ Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
10th Oct 2024 Good 2m 2f 111y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Lost his way after last November's commendable Haldon Gold Cup third over fences here (2m1f, good to soft) but has made the frame in his last two hurdle races (2m1f/2m5f) and ought to be very competitive again today. |
8/1 |
|
4th 2 |
20th Sep 2024 Good 2m 5f 122y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
prominent, kept on from 2 out, not pace to challenge |
6/1 |
|
2 |
14th Jun 2024 Good 2m 0f 75y Class 3 |
11st 13lb |
Smart chaser at his best; lost his way last season but seemed to have turned a corner when placed over hurdles here (2m1f, good; also suited by slow ground) last week and remains very well handicapped. |
5/1 |
4/1
Form: P-4321 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 1lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 114
No longer the force of old but just held on to capitalise upon much reduced mark at Bangor (2m7f, good) a fortnight ago and ought to be very competitive again off 3lb higher here.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance/ Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 |
20th Sep 2024 Good 2m 5f 122y Class 3 |
11st 1lb |
prominent, outpaced from 2 out |
4/1 |
|
1st 8 |
6th Sep 2024 Good 2m 7f 32y Class 2 |
10st 6lb |
Course winner who was runner-up over C&D (good) last September and went close at Worcester (2m4f, good) nine days ago; this 11yo runs off the same mark as last time and could be in the mix. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 6 |
28th Aug 2024 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
2022 was his year when winning four races; handicapper is relenting and latest Stratford run wasn't too shoddy (2m2f, good); others still preferred. |
7/1 |
11/2
Form: -11541 C
Last run: 29 days
W: 10st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 97
3-5 since switched to handicaps this spring, the latest win gained in 15-runner Class 5 race here (2m2f, good) last month; effectively 9lb higher from out of the weights in this higher grade but could have untapped potential over the longer trip.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance/ Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 8 |
20th Sep 2024 Good 2m 5f 122y Class 3 |
10st 2lb |
held up in rear, headway after 3 out, disputing fourth when not fluent 2 out, no extra approaching last |
11/2 |
|
1st 7 |
22nd Aug 2024 Good 2m 2f 110y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Shot up the weights for winning 2m handicaps at Ffos Las and Worcester (good for both) and wasn't disgraced in a higher grade here last month; probably unsuited by good to soft ground the last time; remains of interest. |
12/1 |
|
4th 3 |
21st Jul 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 167y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Started off in handicaps with two authoritative wins this spring (both 2m, good); only fifth from out of the weights when upped significantly in grade here this month but travelled strongly for a long way and was not given a hard time once his winning chance had gone; will have something to prove if the ground is slower than good but could still have lots more to offer. |
9/4 |
8/1
Form: 4-1133 C
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 0lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 113
Six-time course winner on good ground (2m1f-2m2f); looked as good as ever in the spring but was not able to land a telling blow when third from off the pace here on last two outings (2m1f/2m5f).
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance/ Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 4 |
10th Oct 2024 Good 2m 2f 111y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Newton Abbot specialist who looked as good as ever when winning twice there on good ground in the spring; not quite at same level lately, though, and the forecast rain is not ideal here. |
20/1 |
|
7th 6 |
20th Sep 2024 Good 2m 5f 122y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
held up in rear, headway after 7th, hit rail 3 out, outpaced before 2 out |
8/1 |
|
3rd 7 |
31st Aug 2024 Good 2m 5f 122y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
in rear |
6/1 |
20/1
Form: -21095
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 122
Seemed to take form to whole new level when winning easily by 11l at Uttoxeter (2m7f, good) in June but has quickly lost his way since, and it takes a leap of faith to support him here.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance/ Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 |
8th Oct 2024 Good 3m 1f 10y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
always behind, awkward jump 7th, weakened after 9th, tailed off |
25/1 |
|
8th 3 |
20th Sep 2024 Good 2m 5f 122y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
in touch with leaders, lost position when mistake 3 out, outpaced before 2 out |
20/1 |
|
5th 5 |
1st Sep 2024 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Career best when coming from off pace to win easily by 11l over hurdles at Uttoxeter (2m7f, good) in June; beaten 28l there next time and 20l on latest, which sees him switched today to try to make the most of a lower chase mark; his five chase runs (latest on Boxing Day) aren't that convincing. |
7/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £191.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £211.20 |
| Tricast | £3289.90 |
| Trifecta | £2093.00 |
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