Towerform - National Express Handicap (Class 5)Towerform grade 1

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Race details

Course: NEWCASTLERace date:26/06/08Race time:5:00Runners:12
Race distance:7fGoing:Good To SoftWinners time:1m 29.22s

Race results


HorseJockeyTrainerStallWeightAgeRPROROddsB HighB AveB LowIn runFinishedDist Behind
Borasco Paul FesseyT D Barron119-1306717/2 5.13.792.721.01 1
Yamal Joe FanningM Johnston79-1230782/1F 1.981.621.281.01 2
Young Gladiator Andrew Mullen(3)Miss J A Camacho128-10306513/2 3.22.822.461.01 3hd
Irving Place Tony HamiltonR A Fahey29-7307310/1 4.53.942.541.2 4
Earlsmedic T P QueallyS C Williams88-13306513/2 53.142.342.7 5½
La Fortalesa N CallanK A Ryan59-1306716/1 6.45.553.11.6 6
Lady Benjamin Patrick Donaghy(5)P C Haslam68-1030677/1 3.652.792.462.54 7½
Baronovici Paul MulrennanD W Barker39-2306816/1 135.524.14.7 81
Strictly Elsie Royston FfrenchJ R Norton18-5305766/1 4835.521346 97
Berrymead Dale GibsonM W Easterby108-10306220/1 87.193.36.8 1014
Bertie Vista Duran Fentiman(3)T D Easterby48-10306533/1 139.787.29 115
Shanafarahan Micky FentonT P Tate99-1306710/1 53.5324.5 123



Comments in running

Borasco made all, quickened clear over 2f out, ran on strongly, very readily

Yamal dwelt, soon mid-division, effort over 2f out, went 2nd over 1f out, no chance with winner

Young Gladiator tracked leaders, went 2nd over 2f out, stayed on same pace

Irving Place switched right after start, held up, headway on inside over 2f out, kept on, never near leaders

Earlsmedic took keen hold in midfield, not clear run over 2f out, kept on steadily final furlong

La Fortalesa mid-division, effort over 2f out, lost place over 1f out

Lady Benjamin chased leaders, lost place over 1f out

Baronovici took keen hold on outer, steadied, eased inside and dropped back 4f out, no chance after

Strictly Elsie dwelt, in rear and pushed along, never on terms

Berrymead tracked leaders, took keen hold, hung left, weakened 2f out, soon behind

Bertie Vista chased leaders on outer, lost place over 2f out

Shanafarahan dwelt, soon tracking leaders, hung ledft and lost place over 2f out, soon behind and eased




Analyis of the race

With his rivals boasting very little recent wining form, the market revolved largely around the top-weight Yamal who had won two of his four starts but he was never able to get near to BORASCO, who was sent into the lead from the off and never saw another rival, pulling away to win easily. Front-running looks to be the key to her and as long as the handicapper does not hit her hard for this, it would be no surprise to see her go close again if things work out.

Young Gladiator made headway with Yamal over a furlong out. He looks worth another try over this longer trip, although he again did not look the easiest of rides.

Earlsmedic has hinted that therecould be more to come in his runs that qualified him for a handicap mark. Although he was a bit keen early on, he looked like there may have been a bit left in the tank at the end. He could be one to keep a close eye on.


Tote

Tote Win: 0
Tote place (1): 3.6
Tote place (2): 1.8
Exacta: 41.9
CSF: 26.1
Total SP: 122

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