Racecards
16:30 Chepstow
John Smith's Extra Cold Handicap (Class 5)
- 15 Runners
- Distance: 1m 14y
- Going: Soft
- Surface: Turf
- Form 121111
- Age 5
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 65
- Trainer B Palling
- Jockey F P Ferris
prominent, ridden 2f out, faded final furlong
- Form 751580
- Age 7
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 70
- Trainer K McAuliffe
- Jockey James Doyle
towards rear, ridden and switched left over 2f out, headway chased leaders final furlong, no further impression
- Form 29-8658
- Age 7
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 69
slowly into stride, in rear, ridden over 2f, some late progress
- Form 0093-00
- Age 8
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 64
led, ridden over 2f out, soon headed and weakened
- Form 8/2689-4
- Age 4
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 64
- Trainer R A Farrant
- Jockey Dane O'Neill
in touch, led on bit over 2f out, hung left 1f out, ran on well
- Form 08/3800-
- Age 4
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 64
always behind
- Form 43247-5
- Age 5
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 63
- Trainer Mrs A J Bowlby
- Jockey C Catlin
mid-division, weakened over 2f out
- Form 490-505
- Age 5
- Weight 8-6
- Official Rating 58
- Trainer R Hollinshead
- Jockey L P Keniry
dwelt, soon in touch, headway over 2f out, chased winner over 1f out but held
- Form 46U057
- Age 4
- Weight 8-6
- Official Rating 58
- Trainer D Haydn Jones
- Jockey J F McDonald
slowly into stride, never a factor
Sand Iron (IRE)
149- Form 09188-0
- Age 4
- Weight 8-4
- Official Rating 56
- Trainer John Allen
- Jockey Natalia Gemelova
always in the rear
- Form 008003
- Age 8
- Weight 8-4
- Official Rating 55
- Trainer M S Saunders
- Jockey E Creighton
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, faded final furlong
- Form 2-14014
- Age 4
- Weight 8-4
- Official Rating 54
- Trainer A W Carroll
- Jockey Dean Williams
tracked leaders, weakened over 3f out, soon hung left
- Form 20-0027
- Age 5
- Weight 8-4
- Official Rating 54
- Trainer D Burchell
- Jockey R Thomas
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, kept on
- Form 994551
- Age 7
- Weight 8-4
- Official Rating 46
- Trainer S A Brookshaw
- Jockey N Chalmers
always towards the rear
- Form 486-757
- Age 7
- Weight 8-4
- Official Rating 45
prominent and keen, weakened over 2f out
In depth
Verdict
Indian Edge goes from strength to strength and should go close to landing a five-timer, however we will take a chance with Lockstock, Welsh Whisper also has to be considered a live danger. The selection had been a bit in the doldrums before putting in an excellent effort last time out. He finished just over three lengths behind Indian Ridge in that Bath contest and is four pounds better off this afternoon. He has shown very goos form here in the past and taking that into account we think he can reverse the running with the likely favourite. Welsh whisper comes here in winning form having beaten Dexilios in a banded contest at Wolverhampton. He ran really well when last seen on the turf on similar ground to today's and he should be capable of reaching the frame. Threezedzz and Golden Square are two others worthy of a mention, but Lockstock looks to be on his way back to his best and he gets the vote.
Formwatch
Indian Edge 4-1 (9-1) Made all, kept on well, won at Bath 1m hcap (5) sft beating Merrymadcap (9-4) by 1/2l, 13 ran.
Full Victory (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 4th of 13, 3l behind Indian Edge (8-9) at Bath 1m hcap (5) gs.
Smoothly Does It 7-1 (8-6) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, kept on, 5th of 13, 5l behind Indian Edge (9-1) at Bath 1m hcap (5) sft.
Foolish Groom 9-1 (9-4) Towards rear, headway on inner over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 5th of 14, 16l behind Trouble Mountain (9-3) at Nottingham 1m 2f hcap (6) sft.
Lockstock (IRE) 9-1 (8-4) Tracked leaders throughout, ridden over 2f out, kept on, 3rd of 13, 3 1/2l behind Indian Edge (9-1) at Bath 1m hcap (5) sft.
Golden Square 13-2 (9-1) In touch, led well over 1f out, soon ridden and hung left, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 4th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Bollin Edward (9-12) at Thirsk 7f hcap (6) gd.
Welsh Whisper 13-2 (8-12) Slowly into stride, detached in rear, smooth headway on inside 2f out, shaken up approaching final furlong, led close home, won at W'hampton 1m 1f banded stk (7) pol in Apr beating Dexileos (8-12) by a nk, 13 ran.
Zafarshah (IRE) 8-1 (8-7) Held up, ridden and no impression final 2f, 7th of 13, 4l behind Mon Petite Amour (8-0) at Brighton 7f sll (6) frm.