Racecards
13:25 Chepstow
Ladbrokes.com Handicap Hurdle (Class C )
- 10 Runners
- Distance: 3m
- Going: Soft, Good to Soft in places
- Form 10/121P-
- Age 8
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 128
- Trainer J & A O'Neill
- Jockey T J Phelan
held up in mid-division, behind from 8th
Sunray
301- Form 42P160-
- Age 4
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 125
- Trainer Evan Williams
- Jockey L P Aspell
mid-division, mistake 4th, never nearer
- Form 1331-21
- Age 6
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 125
held up towards rear, ridden 6th, headway after 8th, soon weakened
- Form 4-11322
- Age 10
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 124
- Trainer Ferdy Murphy
- Jockey K Mercer
held up in rear, headway approaching 4 out, led after 2 out, clear approaching last, easily
- Form 11-3F
- Age 4
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 124
- Trainer P F Nicholls
- Jockey P J Brennan
prominent, chased leader 4 out, ridden 3 out, weakened 2 out
- Form 421U12
- Age 6
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 118
- Trainer J & A O'Neill
- Jockey A P McCoy
held up in rear, effort 7th, ridden and weakened approaching 4 out
Fabrezan (FR)
267- Form 321110-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 116
- Trainer B J Llewellyn
- Jockey L Stephens
mid-division, ridden and weakened 6th, soon behind, tailed off when pulled up
- Form 11226-0
- Age 6
- Weight 10-8
- Official Rating 110
- Trainer Miss V Williams
- Jockey S Thomas
led 1st, with leader until leading again 7th, ridden 3 out, headed after 2 out, soon one pace
Ice Crystal
10- Form 60-0222
- Age 7
- Weight 10-8
- Official Rating 110
- Trainer W K Goldsworthy
- Jockey C Llewellyn
led after 1st to 7th, ridden and weakened quickly 4 out
Sword Lady
30- Form 23310-F
- Age 6
- Weight 10-7
- Official Rating 109
- Trainer Mrs S D Williams
- Jockey J Tizzard
prominent, ridden 7th, soon weakened
In depth
Verdict
Not many can be ruled out here, but a chance is taken that the step up in trip prove to be ideal for Mylo, who is selected in preference to the in-form Native Ivy and Carlys Quest, who are just a couple that can go close today. World Wide Web, a stablemate of the selection is also worth noting, as he races in the same illustrious colours as our hope and it will be interesting to see how the market speaks about him. However, Tony McCoy gives him the swerve this afternoon and he may just be better for the run. Native Ivy is a burly individual that will benefit if they go off at a good clip. He is a dour stayer in the making and will exploit any weaknesses should they arise. However, like Carlys Quest, he has to give a fair bit of weight to Mylo and, we agree with the champion jockey in that this may be the undoing of them and rest of their rivals as well.