Racecards
14:10 Chepstow
Weatherbys Bank Novices' Handicap Chase (Class D)
- 4 Runners
- Distance: 2m 110y
- Going: Soft, Heavy in places
- Form 1P6/2F2
- Age 9
- Weight 11-12
led, headed 5 out, ridden 2 out, weakened flat
- Form 64104-F
- Age 7
- Weight 11-5
- Trainer T R George
- Jockey J M Maguire
held up, headway after 7th, disputing close 2nd when stumbled 2 out, not recover
- Form 200-0F3
- Age 6
- Weight 10-6
- Trainer Evan Williams
- Jockey Mr L Stephens
tracked leader, slow jump 2nd, mistake and lost position, rallied approaching 5 out, 3 lengths down when 4th and fell 4 out, remounted
- Form F0P/121
- Age 7
- Weight 10-0
- Trainer M Scudamore
- Jockey T Scudamore
tracked leader from 2nd, led approaching 5 out, reminders approaching last, shaken up, soon clear
In depth
Verdict
Four to chose from here but it would be fair to say that Dhaudeloup will prove difficult to beat. Although he is yet to win over fences he has been twice successful over hurdles and has been knocking on the door over the bigger obstacles lately to suggest that his next win is only round the corner. Of his rivals Amadeus has has been in blinding form of late with wins at Plumpton over hurdles and Hexham over fences. He remains in form but on his hurdles rating has much to find with the selection. She's Our Native and Flower Of Pitcur would have to improve on their level of form to reach the winners enclosure. So for the winner we return to Dhaudeloup.