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14:25 Huntingdon

May Gurney Novices' Chase (Class E)

  • 5 Runners
  • Distance: 3m
  • Going: Good to Firm
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 6m 15.50s
  • 5 Ran
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1
Silk -

Rufius (IRE)

2/5

    2
    Silk -

    Strong Finish

    14/1

      1
      Silk - Emerald green, yellow braces and armlets, check cap

      Apple Joe

      14
      5/1
      • Form FP304-5
      • Age 6
      • Weight 10-12

      led, jumped slowly first 3, mistake 6th, headed next, soon dropped rear, no chance after

      2
      Silk - Royal Blue, Pink Cross of Lorraine, quartered cap

      Rufius (IRE)

      14
      2/5
      • Form 55240-2
      • Age 9
      • Weight 10-12

      held up, headway to lead 7th, clear from 9th, comfortably

      3
      Silk - Grey and Red check, Black sleeves

      Smiling Thru

      34
      33/1
      • Form P/P4P-4P
      • Age 10
      • Weight 10-12

      in touch, ridden halfway, behind from 13th, jumped slowly 16th, pulled up soon after next

      4
      Silk - Purple, Yellow triple diamond, diamonds on sleeves, Purple cap, Yellow diamond

      Strong Finish

      21
      14/1
      • Form P45455
      • Age 7
      • Weight 10-12

      in touch, ridden halfway, chased winner 2 out, one pace soon after

      5
      Silk - Red, Royal Blue chevron, Royal Blue cap, Red spots

      Sharlom (IRE)

      29
      13/2
      • Form P-PP6U4
      • Age 5
      • Weight 10-9

      held up, jumped slowly 4th, reminders 9th, chased winner 10th, mistake 17th, weakened from next

      In depth

      Verdict

      An uncompetitive event that makes little appeal as a betting medium. Rufius remains a maiden but has outstanding claims and, granted a clear round, should take all the beating at this lowly level. The nine-year-old is far superior on BHB ratings and put up his best effort over fences last time out when runner-up behind a useful yardstick in novice company at Worcester last week and is a confident TEAMtalk selection to finally lose his maiden certificate. Apple Joe will be sharper for his recent return and looks the one for the forecast against some decidedly modest performers.