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NEWBURY 15:35

Name: BETFAIR HURDLE (HANDICAP) (Grade 3) (1)
Start: 2017-02-11T13:15:00
End: 2017-02-11T16:45:00
Location: Newbury

13:15 13:50 14:25 15:00 15:35 16:10 16:45

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15:35 Saturday 11 February 2017
BETFAIR HURDLE (HANDICAP) (Grade 3) (1)	Distance : 2m 69y
Prize : £88,272 Age : 4yo+ Race Type : Hurdle	Going : Gd/Sft
Race Type : Hurdle

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Pos	Pos	Btn	Horse Name	Horse Name		TFR		Tfig	Jockey	Age	Wgt	ISP	ISP	BSP	Hi/Lo
Pos		Btn	Pedigree	Jockey & Trainer		TFR		Tfig	Trainer	(Equip)	(OR)	(Place)	ISP	BSP	Hi/Lo

1	1		11. BALLYANDY	11. BALLYANDY	-12 <	145+	-3 >	145	Sam Twiston-Davies	6	11-1	3/14f	3/14f
1			bg KAYF TARA - MEGALEX KARINGA BAY	J: Sam Twiston-Davies T: Nigel Twiston-Davies Age: 6 Wgt: 11-1 OR: 135	-12 <	145+	-3 >	145	Nigel Twiston-Davies		(135)		3/14f
making handicap debut after 10 weeks off, proved a different proposition back in a large field and with a good pace to run at, showing himself a smart novice; mid-division, not always fluent, smooth headway early in straight, led after 2 out, kept on well; his jumping is a bit of a worry, but in terms of ability and effectiveness at the track he has to be high on the shortlist for whichever novice he contests at Cheltenham.
mid-division, smooth headway straight, led after 2 out, kept on well
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2	2	¾	10. MOVEWITHTHETIMES (IRE)	10. MOVEWITHTHETIMES (IRE)	-27 <	145+	C (133) >	145	Barry Geraghty	6	11-2	6/17	6/17
2		¾	chg PRESENTING - DARE TO VENTURE (IRE) DARAZARI (IRE)	J: Barry Geraghty T: Paul Nicholls Age: 6 Wgt: 11-2 OR: 136	-27 <	145+	C (133) >	145	Paul Nicholls		(136)		6/17
making handicap debut after the minimum required runs in novices, showed much improved form, well served by the different tempo of a big-field handicap; mid-division, travelled well, smooth headway 3 out, led 2 out, headed soon after, kept on well run-in; open to further improvement and would be no forlorn hope were he also to take his chance in a novice at Cheltenham.
mid-division, smooth headway 3 out, led 2 out, headed soon after, kept on well run-in
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3	3	6	2. CLYNE	2. CLYNE	+2 <	143	-3 >	143	Adam Wedge	7	11-9	6/17	6/17
3		6	bg HERNANDO (FR) - LAUDERDALE (GER) NEBOS (GER)	J: Adam Wedge T: Evan Williams Age: 7 Wgt: 11-9 OR: 143	+2 <	143	-3 >	143	Evan Williams		(143)		6/17
ran creditably, even though well-in in this early closer, just no match for a speedier pair who were making their handicap debut; prominent, effort home turn, led 3 out, driven soon after, headed 2 out, not quicken, kept on well run-in; he remains with potential, particularly over further.
prominent, effort home turn, led 3 out, driven soon after, headed 2 out, not quicken, kept on well run-in
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4	4	2	13. SONG LIGHT	13. SONG LIGHT	+1 <	129	-26 >	129	Kevin Jones (5)	7	10-13	14/115	14/115
4		2	bg ECHO OF LIGHT - BLUE LULLABY (IRE) FASLIYEV (USA)	J: Kevin Jones (5) T: Seamus Mullins Age: 7 Wgt: 10-13 OR: 133	+1 <	129	-26 >	129	Seamus Mullins		(133)		14/115
ran creditably after 3 months off, beaten only by 2 handicap debutants and one ahead of his mark; waited with, not settle fully, effort 3 out, not quicken 2 out, kept on run-in; he'll presumably continue to be a frame contender in big handicaps in the spring.
waited with, effort 3 out, not quicken 2 out, kept on run-in
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5	5	4½	8. KAYF BLANCO	8. KAYF BLANCO	-6 <	125	-7 >	125	Kielan Woods	8	11-2	25/126	25/126
5		4½	bg KAYF TARA - LAND OF GLORY SUPREME LEADER	J: Kielan Woods T: Graeme McPherson Age: 8 Wgt: 11-2 OR: 136	-6 <	125	-7 >	125	Graeme McPherson		(136)		25/126
ran respectably, high enough in the weights off this mark and always likely to be vulnerable to horses as unexposed as the first 2; held up, smooth headway before 2 out, mistake there, not quicken before last, kept on again run-in.
held up, smooth headway before 2 out, mistake there, not quicken before last, kept on again run-in
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6	6	1	15. VEINARD (FR)	15. VEINARD (FR)	+11 <	114+	+11 >	114	J. W. Kennedy	8	10-6	16/117	16/117
6		1	chg SHAANMER (IRE) - OMBLINE (FR) SUBOTICA (FR)	J: J. W. Kennedy T: Gordon Elliott, Ireland Age: 8 Wgt: 10-6 Eq: (t) OR: 126	+11 <	114+	+11 >	114	Gordon Elliott, Ireland	(t)	(126)		16/117
wasn't disgraced, just never likely to do enough off the bridle to prevail in a handicap this competitive; held up, not settle fully, headway 3 out, not quicken before last.
held up, headway 3 out, not quicken before last
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7	7	4½	12. BELTOR	12. BELTOR	+10 <	116+	-17 >	116	Tom O'Brien	6	11-1	20/121	20/121
7		4½	bg AUTHORIZED (IRE) - CARAHILL (AUS) DANEHILL (USA)	J: Tom O'Brien T: Robert Stephens Age: 6 Wgt: 11-1 OR: 135	+10 <	116+	-17 >	116	Robert Stephens		(135)		20/121
wasn't disgraced in a very competitive handicap, possibly a bit too keen for his own good; prominent, not settle fully, every chance after 3 out, mistake 2 out, ridden, weakened soon after.
prominent, every chance after 3 out, mistake 2 out, ridden, weakened soon after
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8	8	hd	3. BOITE (IRE)	3. BOITE (IRE)	+7 <	123	-31 >	123	Thomas Greatrex (7)	7	11-8	16/117	16/117
8		hd	bg AUTHORIZED (IRE) - ALBIATRA (USA) DIXIELAND BAND (USA)	J: Thomas Greatrex (7) T: Warren Greatrex Age: 7 Wgt: 11-8 Eq: (s) OR: 142	+7 <	123	-31 >	123	Warren Greatrex	(s)	(142)		16/117
was below form in first-time cheekpieces, reverted to being ridden close to the pace with headgear on, perhaps doing a bit too much as a result; prominent, ridden before 3 out, weakened 2 out.
prominent, ridden before 3 out, weakened 2 out
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9	9	3¼	16. EDDIEMAURICE (IRE)	16. EDDIEMAURICE (IRE)	+15 <	102	-8 >	102	Ian Popham	6	10-6	66/167	66/167
9		3¼	chg CAPTAIN RIO - ANNALS LUJAIN (USA)	J: Ian Popham T: John Flint Age: 6 Wgt: 10-6 OR: 126	+15 <	102	-8 >	102	John Flint		(126)		66/167
was below form, nothing in his record to make him of interest in this grade; held up, still plenty to do 3 out, plugged on.
held up, still off pace 3 out, plugged on
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10	10	9	6. WAIT FOR ME (FR)	6. WAIT FOR ME (FR)	+29 <	100	+22 >	100	Paddy Brennan	7	11-4	8/19	8/19
10		9	bg SAINT DES SAINTS (FR) - AULNE RIVER (FR) RIVER MIST (USA)	J: Paddy Brennan T: Philip Hobbs Age: 7 Wgt: 11-4 Eq: (h) OR: 138	+29 <	100	+22 >	100	Philip Hobbs	(h)	(138)		8/19
was well held, his finishing effort lacking after he'd raced keenly; prominent, went with zest, ridden after 3 out, soon done with; it's surprising he hasn't been sent over fences, given his physique and the way he races.
prominent, ridden after 3 out, soon beaten
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11	11	nk	7. WILLIAM H BONNEY	7. WILLIAM H BONNEY	+30 <	98	+21 >	98	Wayne Hutchinson	6	11-3	15/28.5	15/28.5
11		nk	bg MIDNIGHT LEGEND - CALAMINTHA MTOTO	J: Wayne Hutchinson T: Alan King Age: 6 Wgt: 11-3 OR: 137	+30 <	98	+21 >	98	Alan King		(137)		15/28.5
wasn't in the same form as last time, this presumably coming too soon; waited with, effort 3 out, outpaced soon after.
waited with, effort 3 out, outpaced soon after
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12	12	5	5. DE NAME ESCAPES ME (IRE)	5. DE NAME ESCAPES ME (IRE)	+19 <	93	>	93	Aidan Coleman	7	11-5	14/115	14/115
12		5	chg VINNIE ROE (IRE) - HEARTLIGHT (IRE) ACCORDION	J: Aidan Coleman T: Noel Meade, Ireland Age: 7 Wgt: 11-5 OR: 139	+19 <	93	>	93	Noel Meade, Ireland		(139)		14/115
offered little after 10 months off, though he hasn't had many goes over hurdles; held up, labouring 3 out.
held up, labouring 3 out
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13	13	2¼	4. ZUBAYR (IRE)	4. ZUBAYR (IRE)	+35 <	91	+33 >	91	Nick Scholfield	5	11-7	20/121	20/121
13		2¼	bg AUTHORIZED (IRE) - ZAZIYRA (IRE) DALAKHANI (IRE)	J: Nick Scholfield T: Paul Nicholls Age: 5 Wgt: 11-7 OR: 141	+35 <	91	+33 >	91	Paul Nicholls		(141)		20/121
was well held after 10 weeks off, never looking likely to get involved; held up, effort straight, never on terms.
held up, effort straight, never on terms
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14	14	5	1. HARGAM (FR)	1. HARGAM (FR)	+7 <	88	+15 >	88	Nico de Boinville	6	11-12	40/141	40/141
14		5	grg SINNDAR (IRE) - HORASANA (FR) GALILEO (IRE)	J: Nico de Boinville T: Nicky Henderson Age: 6 Wgt: 11-12 OR: 146	+7 <	88	+15 >	88	Nicky Henderson		(146)		40/141
has a mark in freefall but doesn't look in any sort of form to take advantage; in touch, labouring badly fifth.
in touch, struggling 5th
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15	15	1¼	9. BALLYHILL (FR)	9. BALLYHILL (FR)	+45 <	77	+16 >	77	Tom Humphries (7)	6	11-2	28/129	28/129
15		1¼	b or brg AL NAMIX (FR) - LALY LIGHT (FR) START FAST (FR)	J: Tom Humphries (7) T: Nigel Twiston-Davies Age: 6 Wgt: 11-2 OR: 136	+45 <	77	+16 >	77	Nigel Twiston-Davies		(136)		28/129
making handicap debut, looked on a stiff initial mark and was well held, though he at least ensured a proper gallop for his stable-companion; led, headed approaching 3 out, ridden when mistake there, weakened quickly.
led, headed approaching 3 out, ridden when mistake there, weakened quickly
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F	F		14. GASSIN GOLF	14. GASSIN GOLF	<	+	>		Jamie Moore	8	10-13	18/119	18/119
F			bg MONTJEU (IRE) - MISS RIVIERA GOLF HERNANDO (FR)	J: Jamie Moore T: Kerry Lee Age: 8 Wgt: 10-13 Eq: (b+t) OR: 133	<	+	>		Kerry Lee	(b+t)	(133)		18/119
in first-time tongue strap, failed to complete; held up, fell third.
held up, fell 3rd
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All 16 ran. Hurdles: 8.	Winning Owner: Options O Syndicate
Time: 3m 56.7s Closing Sectional: (3.9f): 58.1s (97.4%)
Overrounds: Industry SP 128%, Betfair SP 100.5%
Two novices contesting a handicap after just the minimum requirement of 3 runs proved miles ahead of their marks, in what was a very satisfactory race, run at a proper gallop with no hard-luck stories, a stack of more exposed rivals with solid handicap form chasing the pair home at a safe distance, pointing to form sure to prove strong and reliable, the pair running to a level that would make them leading players in either of the novice hurdles on the first 2 days at Cheltenham. BALLYANDY making handicap debut after 10 weeks off, proved a different proposition back in a large field and with a good pace to run at, showing himself a smart novice; mid-division, not always fluent, smooth headway early in straight, led after 2 out, kept on well; his jumping is a bit of a worry, but in terms of ability and effectiveness at the track he has to be high on the shortlist for whichever novice he contests at Cheltenham. MOVEWITHTHETIMES (IRE) making handicap debut after the minimum required runs in novices, showed much improved form, well served by the different tempo of a big-field handicap; mid-division, travelled well, smooth headway 3 out, led 2 out, headed soon after, kept on well run-in; open to further improvement and would be no forlorn hope were he also to take his chance in a novice at Cheltenham. CLYNE ran creditably, even though well-in in this early closer, just no match for a speedier pair who were making their handicap debut; prominent, effort home turn, led 3 out, driven soon after, headed 2 out, not quicken, kept on well run-in; he remains with potential, particularly over further. SONG LIGHT ran creditably after 3 months off, beaten only by 2 handicap debutants and one ahead of his mark; waited with, not settle fully, effort 3 out, not quicken 2 out, kept on run-in; he'll presumably continue to be a frame contender in big handicaps in the spring. KAYF BLANCO ran respectably, high enough in the weights off this mark and always likely to be vulnerable to horses as unexposed as the first 2; held up, smooth headway before 2 out, mistake there, not quicken before last, kept on again run-in. VEINARD (FR) wasn't disgraced, just never likely to do enough off the bridle to prevail in a handicap this competitive; held up, not settle fully, headway 3 out, not quicken before last. BELTOR wasn't disgraced in a very competitive handicap, possibly a bit too keen for his own good; prominent, not settle fully, every chance after 3 out, mistake 2 out, ridden, weakened soon after. BOITE (IRE) was below form in first-time cheekpieces, reverted to being ridden close to the pace with headgear on, perhaps doing a bit too much as a result; prominent, ridden before 3 out, weakened 2 out. EDDIEMAURICE (IRE) was below form, nothing in his record to make him of interest in this grade; held up, still plenty to do 3 out, plugged on. WAIT FOR ME (FR) was well held, his finishing effort lacking after he'd raced keenly; prominent, went with zest, ridden after 3 out, soon done with; it's surprising he hasn't been sent over fences, given his physique and the way he races. WILLIAM H BONNEY wasn't in the same form as last time, this presumably coming too soon; waited with, effort 3 out, outpaced soon after. DE NAME ESCAPES ME (IRE) offered little after 10 months off, though he hasn't had many goes over hurdles; held up, labouring 3 out. ZUBAYR (IRE) was well held after 10 weeks off, never looking likely to get involved; held up, effort straight, never on terms. HARGAM (FR) has a mark in freefall but doesn't look in any sort of form to take advantage; in touch, labouring badly fifth. BALLYHILL (FR) making handicap debut, looked on a stiff initial mark and was well held, though he at least ensured a proper gallop for his stable-companion; led, headed approaching 3 out, ridden when mistake there, weakened quickly. GASSIN GOLF in first-time tongue strap, failed to complete; held up, fell third.

15:35 Newbury Result on Saturday 11 February 2017

The 2M 69Y 15:35 BETFAIR HURDLE (HANDICAP) (Grade 3) (1) at Newbury was run on Gd/Sft. It was open to 4yo+ and had a prize fund of £88,272. There were 16 runners. The winning horse was BALLYANDY who won by ¾. BALLYANDY was ridden by Sam Twiston-Davies. BALLYANDY had an industry starting price (ISP) of 3/1f.

How the rest of the runners fared:

MOVEWITHTHETIMES (IRE) finished 2nd and was beaten by 0.75 - they had an ISP of 6/1
CLYNE finished 3rd and was beaten by 7 - they had an ISP of 6/1
SONG LIGHT finished 4th and was beaten by 9 - they had an ISP of 14/1
KAYF BLANCO finished 5th and was beaten by 13 - they had an ISP of 25/1
VEINARD (FR) finished 6th and was beaten by 14 - they had an ISP of 16/1
BELTOR finished 7th and was beaten by 19 - they had an ISP of 20/1
BOITE (IRE) finished 8th and was beaten by 19 - they had an ISP of 16/1
EDDIEMAURICE (IRE) finished 9th and was beaten by 22 - they had an ISP of 66/1
WAIT FOR ME (FR) finished 10th and was beaten by 31 - they had an ISP of 8/1
WILLIAM H BONNEY finished 11th and was beaten by 31.5 - they had an ISP of 15/2
DE NAME ESCAPES ME (IRE) finished 12th and was beaten by 36.5 - they had an ISP of 14/1
ZUBAYR (IRE) finished 13th and was beaten by 38.5 - they had an ISP of 20/1
HARGAM (FR) finished 14th and was beaten by 43.5 - they had an ISP of 40/1
BALLYHILL (FR) finished 15th and was beaten by 45 - they had an ISP of 28/1

NEWBURY 15:35

15:35 Saturday 11 February 2017

BETFAIR HURDLE (HANDICAP) (Grade 3) (1)

15:35 Newbury Result on Saturday 11 February 2017