Racecards
13:25 Ascot
Daily Telegraph Handicap Chase (Class E)
- 11 Runners
- Distance: 3m 110y
- Going: Heavy
- Form 632P-21
- Age 8
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer T R George
- Jockey J M Maguire
disputed, led after 11th, ridden after 3 out, headed approaching last, kept on
- Form P-425P2
- Age 8
- Weight 11-11
- Trainer L Wells
- Jockey Mr J J King
not always fluent, prominent until 7th, chased leaders, ridden approaching 3 out, led approaching last, stayed on strongly
- Form 5F3013
- Age 8
- Weight 11-10
- Trainer Miss V Williams
- Jockey S Thomas
in touch until fell heavily 13th
- Form 6645-32
- Age 7
- Weight 11-10
- Trainer H D Daly
- Jockey M Bradburne
in touch, headway 7th, ridden after 3 out, every chance next, one pace
- Form 2/FPP-21
- Age 8
- Weight 11-10
- Trainer R Phillips
- Jockey R Johnson
held up towards rear, blundered badly and unseated rider 13th
- Form F1-4F55
- Age 7
- Weight 11-9
- Trainer J & A O'Neill
- Jockey M A Fitzgerald
held up in touch, headway approaching 15th, hampered 4 out, soon ridden, weakened
- Form 3521-P3
- Age 12
- Weight 11-8
held up towards rear, headway from 11th, chased leaders 15th, soon ridden,weakened after 4 out, pulled up before last
Famfoni (FR)
22- Form 15/341-P
- Age 11
- Weight 11-8
- Trainer K Bailey & M Nicholls
- Jockey D Flavin
led, pecked badly and headed 11th, chased leaders until weakened approaching 15th, pulled up before 4 out
- Form 4003
- Age 6
- Weight 11-5
held up in touch, hit 4th, headed from 11th, ridden and every chance when fell 4 out
- Form 422201
- Age 9
- Weight 11-3
- Trainer M Usher
- Jockey Wayne Hutchinson
chased leaders, ridden after 15th, soon weakened
- Form 21-4323
- Age 9
- Weight 10-10
- Trainer C J Mann
- Jockey N D Fehily
held up behind, hit 10th, hampered 13th, blundered 4 out, stayed on, never troubled leaders
In depth
Verdict
The trio of Joe Deane, General Gossip and Channahrlie have all been in good form of late but have been hit hard by the handicapper as a result and we would rather side with Trade Off. The son of Roselier has shown gradual improvement over hurdles this winter and makes his chasing debut off what looks a lenient mark. Sure to have been well schooled over fences and be suited by the longer trip here, Trade Off makes more appeal than the consistent King Bee. Executive Director makes his debut for Venetia Williams having formerly been trained in Ireland and has to be respected along with recent Fontwell scorer Auburn Spirit, who has the beating of Multi Talented on running that day, but we prefer to take a chance on the chasing debutante Trade Off.