Racecards
15:50 Chepstow
'Now I Really Am A Pensioner' Birthday Novices' Chase (Class D)
- 9 Runners
- Distance: 3m
- Going: Good, Good to Soft in places
Bassano (USA)
545- Form 3322P5/
- Age 8
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer P Rodford
- Jockey S Burrough
in touch to 7th, no danger soon after
- Form 050-211
- Age 7
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer P Hobbs & J White
- Jockey A P McCoy
always in touch, disputed lead 8th, went clear 12th, ridden 4 out, challenged 2 out, headed and no extra flat
- Form B13UP6/
- Age 9
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer D Brace
- Jockey Christian Williams
in touch to 8th, weakened 12th, behind when pulled up before next
Haut Cercy (FR)
186- Form 2/3325F-
- Age 7
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer H D Daly
- Jockey M Bradburne
went prominent 5 out, chased leaders 3 out, disputed lead 2 out, led flat, kept on well
- Form 1/4P-F
- Age 6
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer P F Nicholls
- Jockey Ruby Walsh
disputed lead to 8th, ridden 12th, kept on same pace
Kingston-Banker
196- Form 260/332-
- Age 6
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer R H Alner
- Jockey A Thornton
disputed lead until ridden and weakened from 12th, one pace from 4 out
Orient Bay (IRE)
151- Form 423-2U4
- Age 7
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer M Sheppard
- Jockey R Wakley
tracked leaders, weakened 6th, tailed off when pulled up before 13th
- Form 6214F5-
- Age 6
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer J & A O'Neill
- Jockey L Cooper
mistake 7th, some late headway 2 out, never dangerous
Lorgnette
17- Form 13514-4
- Age 8
- Weight 10-7
- Trainer R H Alner
- Jockey R Thornton
in touch to 7th, ridden and beaten from 10th
In depth
Verdict
Brockton Mist has been most progressive over hurdles so it is a surprise to see him try fences so soon. Connections obviously think he is up to the task and is consequently the TEAMtalk selection. The ground and distance should both suit. Haut Cercy was well regarded but slightly disappointing last season but still has the best chase form on show here. The going should suit and he will be the one to take advantage of any jumping flaws in the selection. Lorgnette showed admirable consistency over hurdles last season and has had a recent run out over hurdles. He should win races this year but perhaps not today.