Racecards
14:35 Chepstow
Dean Close Foundation Chase (Novices' Limited Handicap) (Class 4)
- 2 Runners
- Distance: 2m 7f 131y
- Going: Good (Good to Firm in places)
- Surface: Turf
- £8,511 added
- Winner: £4,614
- 2nd: £1,355
- 3rd: £677
- 4th: £350
- Form P-2435P
- Age 8
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 117
- Trainer P & M Bowen
- Jockey James Bowen
jumped slowly at times, chased sole rival, ridden after 8th, struggling after, well behind after 14th
- Form 74-F21P
- Age 8
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 111
- Trainer Mrs S Leech
- Jockey Jonjo O'Neill Jr.
jumped well, made all from sole rival, well clear from 14th, unchallenged
- Form 6-77082
- Age 7
- Weight 10-7
- Official Rating 102
- Trainer Mrs S Leech
- Jockey James Bowen
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In depth
Verdict
Old Harry Rocks was only beaten a head on his chasing bow at Newton Abbot on Saturday and races off the same mark. He has obvious claims if this doesn’t come too soon but stable companion General Bux has already won over the larger obstacles. TRAFALGAR ROCK has won over hurdles and on the Flat and also raced in points. He hinted at ability over fences last summer and will have needed a recent spin over timber.
Formwatch
Trafalgar Rock 22-1 (11-2) at Ffos Las 3m hcp (3) sft in Apr.
General Bux 4-1 (11-10) at Huntingdon 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in Feb.
Old Harry Rocks (IRE) 14-1 (12-2) 2nd of 8, hd behind Iniesta (11-12) at Newton Abbot 2m 5f hcp (5) gd in Apr.