Racecards
15:05 Ascot
Daily Telegraph Chase (Showcase Handicap) (Class C)
- 11 Runners
- Distance: 2m 3f 110y
- Going: Hurdles Heavy, Chase Soft - Heavy in places
- Form 222/1P1
- Age 10
- Weight 12-0
held up, headway 7th, going well 10th, blundered next, weakened 3 out, tired when fell last
Skycab (IRE)
84- Form 115-P0P
- Age 9
- Weight 11-9
- Trainer J Gifford
- Jockey M Batchelor
mid-division, ridden 9th, stayed on one-paced from 4 out
- Form 212313
- Age 8
- Weight 11-3
- Trainer Mrs M Reveley
- Jockey P Niven
held up in touch, headway 9th, led after 2 out, went left and awkward last, ran on well flat
Jacdor (IRE)
40- Form P-153FF
- Age 7
- Weight 10-11
mid-division, lost touch 8th, behind when pulled up before 3 out
- Form 1132R3
- Age 7
- Weight 10-10
- Trainer C J Mann
- Jockey N D Fehily
mid-division, mistake 3rd, well behind when fell 4 out
Dulas Bay
11- Form 63-1F1F
- Age 7
- Weight 10-4
- Trainer M Pitman
- Jockey Timmy Murphy
tracked leaders, led 6th, headed 9th, led again 11th, chased winner and every chance 2 out, weakened approaching last, lost 2nd place flat
- Form 45-3352
- Age 7
- Weight 10-3
- Trainer A King
- Jockey R Thornton
in rear, ridden 9th, well behind when pulled up approaching last
Royal Event
41- Form 2-31405
- Age 10
- Weight 10-1
- Trainer D R Gandolfo
- Jockey A Maguire
tracked leaders, prominent 12th until weakened quickly next
- Form 224-FP3
- Age 8
- Weight 10-0
- Trainer D Grissell
- Jockey Mr B Hitchcott
behind, blundered 9th, well in rear when pulled up approaching 4 out
- Form 2255/24-
- Age 12
- Weight 10-0
led, joined after 6th, led again 8th, headed 11th, weakened 12th, behind when pulled up before 2 out
- Form 341234
- Age 9
- Weight 10-0
held up in rear, headway 9th, chased leaders 4 out, every chance 2 out, kept on well and took 2nd place flat
In depth
Formwatch
Cadougold (FR) Consistent performer for the powerful Pipe stable; won in extremely testing conditions last time; bold bid expected to defy top-weight.
Skycab (IRE) Capable of winning this if at best; has been freshened up after a disappointing effort last time and should not be overlooked.
A Piece of Cake (IRE) A decent novice who is looking to prove himself in this type of company; ran well behind a top-class performer last time; one for the shortlist.
Jacdor (IRE) Has fallen on last two outings; may be best watched.
Special Agenda (IRE) Capable performer on his day, stepped up in distance here; however, prefers a turning track and difficult to see him winning today.
Dulas Bay Has shaped well on all outings this year, winning twice but also falling twice when going well; difficult to place too much faith in his jumping but could put in a strong challenge if staying on his feet.
Wise Reflection (IRE) Consistent performer who could appreciate this drop in distance; does not seem to quite get three miles and a leading contender here.
Royal Event Won a weak race at Wincanton in November; has disappointed in better company since; best overlooked.
Muldova (IRE) Close-up third last time out at Folkestone; will appreciate this longer distance but this is a better race.
Jymjam Johnny (IRE) Difficult to enthuse about after lengthy absence.
Murray's Million Consistent performer for his connections; difficult task at these weights.
Stately Home (IRE) A prolific winner over the years; however, may be best overlooked after lengthy absence.
Over The Water (IRE) Fell last time out but could put that behind him today; should be thereabouts.