Race cards · Thu 9 May
Thursday 9 May · Stratford, England
19:50 Join Racing TV Now Novices' Handicap Hurdle (Div 1)
- Distance
- 2m 2f 148y
- Going
- Good (Good to Soft in places)
- Class
- 5
- Prize
- GBP 6650
- Runners
- 11
Race preview
Although AMALFI BAY was disappointing when pulling up on his handicap bow over hurdles at Taunton in February, there is a sneaking suspicion that this return to quicker ground could unlock significant improvement. Anthony Honeyball's gelding was a useful performer on the Flat and is worth chancing in an open event. Military Tycoon boasts a similar profile to the selection and any market support would be interesting, while Silverbridge should appreciate the rise in distance.
| Pos | Horse | Form | Jockey | Trainer | Wgt | SP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fandabidozi | 433247- | Lily Pinchin | G Hanmer | 12 0 | 14-1 | |
| 2 | Amalfi Bay | 562P- | Ben Godfrey | A J Honeyball | 11 1 | 8-1 | |
| 3 | The Sad Shepherd | 4/PU267- | J J Burke | A Ralph | 11 11 | 12-1 | |
| 4 | Charming Getaway | 669986/ | Charlie Deutsch | Mrs M Rowley | 10 6 | 4-1 | |
| 5 | El Vigaro | 76408- | Stan Sheppard | M Sheppard | 10 11 | 12-1 | |
| 6 | Silverbridge | 433- | Henry Brooke | O Greenall & J Guerriero | 11 0 | 11-4 | |
| 7 | Dixie Flyer | 800070- | R P McLernon | S Curran | 11 7 | 25-1 | |
| 8 | James Baie | 6/300P0- | David Noonan | M Young | 10 2 | 7-1 | |
| 9 | Ceejaybe | 33P265- | Nick Scholfield | Miss J S Davis | 10 10 | 18-1 | |
| 10 | Basman Palace | 770344- | Elizabeth Gale | C J Gray | 11 5 | 12-1 | |
| 11 | Haafback | 99/P992- | Bradley Harris | Mrs E Bishop | 10 2 | 8-1 | |
| NR | Military Tycoon | 974- | Sam Twiston-Davies | N P Mulholland | 10 12 |