Racecards
16:35 Cartmel
Persimmon Homes Novices' Chase (Class E)
- 5 Runners
- Distance: 3m 2f
- Going: Good (Good to Soft in downhill area after 2nd flight)
- Form P-21211
- Age 8
- Weight 11-12
behind, in touch from halfway, reminders 11th, weakened from 13th, behind and pulled up before 4 out
Iron Express
22- Form 3PP22P
- Age 7
- Weight 11-5
- Trainer G & J Moore
- Jockey R Garritty
in touch, reminders after 12th, ridden and weakened from 4 out
- Form P04531
- Age 5
- Weight 11-1
- Trainer A Sadik
- Jockey J M Maguire
made all, hit 8th, eased close home
- Form 006033
- Age 12
- Weight 10-12
tracked leaders, lost place 7th, behind and ridden next, blundered 10th and 14th, soon tailed off
In depth
Verdict
Iron Express is pretty consistent, has run well here in the past, and receiving weight from Tierkely, can score here. The step up in trip is likely to suit Tierkely and he will make a bold bid to land the three-timer, although the sharp track might not be his first choice. Green Go won here on Saturday so is clearly in good heart, but that was not a strong event. Carew showed promise on his chasing debut here two runs ago, but he is stepping into unknown territory trip-wise. Jumbo's Dream is now 12 and last won a race in 1999.