Racecards
14:40 Carlisle
Monkcastle Novices' Handicap Chase (Class E) (Class E)
- 13 Runners
- Distance: 2m 4f
- Going: Good, Good to Soft in places
- Form 34UP34
- Age 9
- Weight 11-6
- Trainer J Parkinson & S Smith
- Jockey G Carenza
in touch, pushed along 5 out, ridden and lost place before next, soon weakened
- Form FP0022
- Age 10
- Weight 11-5
- Trainer Miss Lucinda V Russell
- Jockey P Buchanan
in touch, headway and effort approaching 4 out, weakened next
- Form 0/06-653
- Age 7
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer Ian Emmerson
- Jockey C Rafter
towards rear, headway approaching 4 out, ridden and effort approaching 2 out, every chance last, kept on one pace
- Form P0025-6
- Age 9
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer A Whillans
- Jockey F King
held up towards rear, headway 5 out, ridden and effort approaching 3 out, went 2nd briefly approaching 2 out, no extra approaching last
- Form 4-P42PP
- Age 9
- Weight 11-0
mid-division, dropped rear halfway, tailed off when pulled up after 5 out
- Form 443542
- Age 8
- Weight 10-13
- Trainer W Coltherd
- Jockey A Dempsey
mid-division, headway halfway, led 3 out, ridden out
- Form P4F635
- Age 6
- Weight 10-9
tracked leaders, pushed along 11th, ridden and weakened approaching 4 out, tailed off when pulled up before last
- Form 0-15444
- Age 6
- Weight 10-0
- Trainer M D Hammond
- Jockey Jim Crowley
led, jumped left throughout, ridden and headed 3 out, no extra
Shogoon (FR)
39- Form 2-000F1
- Age 5
- Weight 10-0
- Trainer M D Hammond
- Jockey B P Harding
held up towards rear, fell 9th
- Form 44305P
- Age 10
- Weight 10-0
- Trainer J C Haynes
- Jockey F Keniry
in touch, dropped rear halfway, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
- Form P00044
- Age 7
- Weight 10-0
- Trainer R D E Woodhouse
- Jockey D Harold
towards rear, blundered badly and unseated rider
In depth
Verdict
Winter Garden has been knocking at the door lately and can gain a deserved victory over Red Brae, Supreme Breeze and Smudge. The selection was a beaten favourite at Kelso a fortnight ago, when a combination of the trip and the fact that he failed to settle contributed to his defeat. He also found one too good at Ayr prior to that when found wanting over the minimum trip. Today's two and a half mile journey appears to be his optimum trip, and with a claimer taking off seven pounds, he has a first rate chance. Red Brae appreciated the stiff finish when scoring at Towcester and will appreciate this course more than Huntingdon where he never looked like following up. The handicapper has done him no favours though and he is passed over. Supreme Breeze is an out-and-out stayer who has yet to win over the bigger obstacles, but trainer Sue Smith has a good record here, while Smudge, although not well treated, has been on the upgrade and may sneak a place. It is by no means a strong affair though, and Winter Garden should go close.