Race cards · Fri 1 Apr
Friday 1 April · Newbury, England
15:05 BetVictor Gamble Responsibly Handicap Hurdle
- Distance
- 2m 0f 69y
- Going
- Good to Soft
- Class
- 3
- Prize
- GBP 11100
- Runners
- 6
Race preview
Black Poppy continued his progression when winning over course and distance last time, getting the better of the reopposing Straw Fan Jack, and a bold bid looks likely. However, he may have to settle for minor honours behind the unexposed IRISH HILL, who gives the impression he still has more to offer. Queens Cave makes her first start for Nicky Henderson and, despite returning from a lengthy absence, she cannot be discounted either.
| Pos | Horse | Form | Jockey | Trainer | Wgt | SP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mark Of Gold | 52114 | J E Moore | G & J Moore | 10 11 | 7-2 | |
| 2 | Black Poppy | F34211 | J J Burke | Kerry Lee | 10 12 | 11-4 | |
| 3 | Irish Hill | 132 | Harry Cobden | P F Nicholls | 10 0 | 13-8 | |
| 4 | Straw Fan Jack | 6-206P2 | Sean Houlihan | Sheila Lewis | 11 12 | 11-2 | |
| 5 | Queens Cave | 2P2154/ | N de Boinville | N J Henderson | 11 3 | 16-1 | |
| 6 | Persia | 312400 | Jonjo O'Neill Jr. | J & A O'Neill | 11 11 | 66-1 |