Racecards
15:25 Chepstow
Winning Post Bookmakers Bristol Nursery Handicap (Class E)
- 13 Runners
- Distance: 5f 16y
- Going: Good to Firm
- Form 243141
- Age 2
- Weight 9-13
- Trainer R M Beckett
- Jockey T Eaves
tracked leaders, ridden and every chance approaching final furlong, soon weakened
- Form 506324
- Age 2
- Weight 9-6
- Trainer M R Channon
- Jockey S J Drowne
always prominent, ridden to lead inside final furlong, held on well close home
- Form 305010
- Age 2
- Weight 9-6
in touch 2f, soon ridden and weakened
Zafine
7- Form 230463
- Age 2
- Weight 9-1
- Trainer J S Moore
- Jockey Dane O'Neill
slowly into stride, always about mid-division
- Form 4310
- Age 2
- Weight 8-13
prominent until ridden approaching final furlong, always held
- Form 650154
- Age 2
- Weight 8-8
towards rear and outpaced, never a factor
- Form 00003
- Age 2
- Weight 8-8
- Trainer B J Meehan
- Jockey B Doyle
soon led, ridden and headed inside final furlong, rallied close home
- Form 323100
- Age 2
- Weight 8-7
in touch until ridden 2f out, kept on final furlong
- Form 050002
- Age 2
- Weight 8-5
in touch, ridden 2f out, kept on final furlong
Areeb (IRE)
13- Form 060
- Age 2
- Weight 8-3
prominent tracking leader until ridden and weakened 2f out
- Form 006450
- Age 2
- Weight 7-13
- Trainer M R Channon
- Jockey Adrian Nicholls
mid-division to 3f out, soon ridden and weakened
- Form 000
- Age 2
- Weight 7-12
slowly into stride, always towards rear
In depth
Verdict
With the stalls on the stand side, high numbers look to have the advantage. Little Malvern had been the bookies friend, having attracted plenty of money on her first three starts, and although running well, the money was lost. She finally came good at Catterick, where she again went off favourite and since she has got her head in front, she hasn't looked back. The latest win was when beating a large field at Nottingham, incuring a penalty for this. This stiff five-furlongs should prove ideal and she is taken to continue her winning run. She may have most to fear from Valiant Romeo, who has found some improvement since being fitted with a visor. Zafine and Blues Princess may fight out the minor honours.