16:45 Aintree 08 Apr 2006
John Smith's Extra Smooth Handicap Hurdle
Listed | Class 1 | 4YO plus
Winner £34,020 - 17 ran
held up, headway after 6th, led on bit 2 out, ridden clear after last, eased towards finish
held up, headway after 6th, every chance 2 out, ridden approaching last, one pace flat
towards rear, ridden and headway approaching 2 out, kept on flat never dangerous
held up, headway 3 out, ridden 2 out, weakened flat
prominent and keen, ridden 3 out, weakened flat
in touch, ridden after 6th, mistake 3 out, weakened approaching last
mid-division, headway approaching 3 out, ridden 2 out, weakening when mistake last
keen, in touch, mistake 6th, ridden after 3 out, weakening when hit last
prominent and keen, led approaching 1st, ridden and headed 2 out, soon weakened
soon mid-division, headway 6th, ridden after 2 out, weakened approaching last
led to approaching 1st, chased leader until ridden approaching 3 out, weakened 2 out
mid-division, headway 5th, weakened after next
in touch, ridden after 5th, weakened after next
always towards rear, hit 4th, behind when mistake 2 out
chased leaders, ridden after 3 out, mistake 2 out, weakening when mistake last
always towards rear, tailed off and pulled up before last
Future Form
| Type | Stats | Type | Stats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | 86 runs, 13 wins (9 horses), 17 placed, 56 unplaced | Next time out | 15 runs, 5 wins, 4 placed, 6 unplaced |
| Class analysis | 11 runs up in class, 1 win, 3 placed, 7 unplaced | Ratings check | Highest winning OR: 159; Highest placed OR: 159 |