Racecards
17:40 Chepstow
Betfair Apprentice Training Series Handicap (Class 6)
- 12 Runners
- Distance: 7f 16y
- Going: Good to Soft, Soft in places
- Surface: Turf
- £3,800 added
- Form 574201
- Age 4
- Weight 9-11
- Official Rating 54
- Trainer B R Millman
- Jockey Simon Pearce
prominent, ridden and every chance when edged left well over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, lost 2nd last strides
- Form 99-0026
- Age 5
- Weight 9-9
- Official Rating 58
- Trainer J G Portman
- Jockey Rosie Jessop
held up in rear, headway over 2f out, edged left over 1f out, not troubled leaders
- Form 627225
- Age 10
- Weight 9-9
- Official Rating 58
- Trainer S Curran
- Jockey A Heffernan
held up towards rear, never on terms
- Form 596931
- Age 5
- Weight 9-8
- Official Rating 51
- Trainer A W Carroll
- Jockey Jake Payne
prominent, led after 1f, clear well inside final furlong, comfortably
Dicey Affair
43- Form 74-0747
- Age 3
- Weight 9-6
- Official Rating 59
- Trainer G & J Moore
- Jockey Byron Moorcroft
chased leaders 4f
- Form 709428
- Age 4
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 53
- Trainer K M Prendergast
- Jockey J P Sullivan
prominent, raced freely, lost place over 3f out, soon weakened
- Form 096004
- Age 6
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 52
held up in rear, headway 3f out, not much room briefly inside final furlong, stayed on to take 2nd last strides, no impression on winner
- Form 4572-56
- Age 6
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 52
- Trainer G d Blake
- Jockey J Hamblett
chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
- Form 908197
- Age 6
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 52
- Trainer Mat Salaman
- Jockey Mr L Newnes
led early, prominent, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
- Form 235224
- Age 3
- Weight 8-13
- Official Rating 52
- Trainer J M Bradley
- Jockey J Bruning
mid-division, headway over 3f out, every chance 2f out, hung left over 1f out, stayed on one pace inside final furlong
- Form 736009
- Age 4
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 45
- Trainer A G Newcombe
- Jockey David Kenny
prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
- Form 9380-5
- Age 6
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 45
- Trainer J M Bradley
- Jockey Billy Cray
raced keenly, soon led, headed after 1f out, remained handy until weakened over 2f out
- Form 427719
- Age 4
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 56
- Trainer Dr J R J Naylor
- Jockey Matt Cosham
Nonrunner
In depth
Verdict
MANCHESTERMAVERICK is selected ahead of Lordship and Cheap Street. A high draw could be the place to be this afternoon and all credit to Travis Block last time out for winning despite a bad draw at Brighton. Matthew Cosham is yet to ride a winner under rules but that is factored into his ability to claim 7lbs so we will take him on trust. Jake Payne did win aboard Lordship at Ayr. The pair obliged in a similar event at Ayr and off the same terms, it would be no surprise to see the punters promoting him to favouritism. Cheap Street is not devoid of ability. His recent run behind Cadeaux Fax was disappointing not least as he had performed so well off a 2lb higher mark at Salisbury. The City Kid was entitled to need his first run back so watch the market to see what is anticipated from this seven furlong specialist. Mocha Java is much better on the artificial surfaces than the turf though Matthew Salaman has gone to the trouble of booking one of the more experienced apprentices. S P Ryan is able to claim 6lb in this contest and Ron Harris has booked him aboard Charlie Delta. Northern Desert is a regular in plating company though would have made considerably more appeal were this race on an artificial surface. Manchestermaverick is selected.
Formwatch
Cadeaux Fax 9-1 (8-12) Prominent, led over 2f out, ridden and edged left final furlong, held on well under pressure, won at Chepstow 7f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Aug beating Stanley Goodspeed (9-11) by 3/4l, 15 ran.
Cheap Street 7-1 (9-5) Held up in touch, outpaced over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 6th of 15, 3l behind Cadeaux Fax (8-12) at Chepstow 7f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Aug.
Northern Desert (IRE) 11-1 (9-7) In touch, ridden and effort 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 16, 6l behind Landucci (9-8) at Chepstow 1m app hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Aug.
Lordship (IRE) 13-2 (8-6) Close up, led over 2f out, kept on well, won at Ayr 1m app hcp 0-60 (6) sft in Aug beating Ulysees (8-0) by 3 1/2l, 13 ran.
Dicey Affair 4-1 (9-3) Close up on rail, chased winner halfway until 2f out, soon weakened, 7th of 9, 23l behind Bea Menace (9-7) at Folkestone 7f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Jul.
Just Jimmy (IRE) 3-1fav (8-13) Held up towards rear, not clear run just over just over 3f out, soon hung left, ran on inside final furlong, never troubled leaders, 8th of 15, 4l behind Onebidkintymill (9-8) at Chepstow 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Jul.
Charlie Delta 25-1 (8-13) Held up towards rear, pulled hard, headway under pressure over 1f out nearest finish, 4th of 15, 2l behind Cadeaux Fax (8-12) at Chepstow 7f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Aug.
The City Kid (IRE) 22-1 (9-2) Mid-division, headway and switched right entering final furlong, never troubled leaders, 6th of 13, 6l behind Bertie Southstreet (9-7) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Aug.
Mocha Java 15-2 (9-4) Towards rear, headway over 3f out, hampered over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 14, 9l behind Ugenius (9-5) at Southwell 7f hcp (0-65) (6) fbs in Jul.
Dancing Welcome 4-1 (8-5) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, unbalanced over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 9, 1 3/4l behind Equinity (8-3) at Folkestone 6f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Aug.
Isabella's Fancy 33-1 (9-0) Mid-division, weakened over 2f out, 9th of 11, 32l behind Hypnotic (9-7) at Brighton 1m hcp 0-55 (6) gf in Jun.
Bluebird Chariot 20-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, pushed along halfway, weakened 2f out, 5th of 7, 9l behind Dynamo Dave (9-0) at Folkestone 6f sell stks (6) gf in Jul.
Many Welcomes 8-1 (9-1) Always behind, 11th of 16, 8l behind Rock Anthem (9-5) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Aug.
Manchestermaverick (USA) 6-1 (8-8) Soon tracking leader, hard driven halfway, lost place over 3f out, last of 9, 40l behind Golden Prospect (8-9) at Brighton 1m app hcp 0-60 (6) fm.
Django Reinhardt 20-1 (9-3) Mid-division, effort to chase leaders halfway, weakened approaching 2f out, last of 15, 35l behind Aegean Shadow (8-5) at Leicester 6f mdn stks (5) gs in Jul.
Colombard (IRE) 14-1 (8-10) Mid-division, ridden to chase leaders 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, no impression, 6th of 15, 6l behind Averoo (9-3) at Redcar 6f hcp 0-55 (6) gf in Aug.