Racecards
14:55 Chester
Bet Direct On Channel 4 Teletext Page 613 Rated Stakes (Class A Showcase Handicap) (Class A)
- 11 Runners
- Distance: 1m 5f 89y
- Going: Good
- Form 30-0022
- Age 4
- Weight 9-9
- Trainer J L Dunlop
- Jockey Willie Supple
prominent, pushed along over 4f out, weakened quickly over 3f out, soon behind, eased 2f out
- Form 1336-6
- Age 4
- Weight 8-10
towards rear, headway over 3f out, kept on same pzace final 2f, never able to challenge
Flossy
9- Form 054000
- Age 5
- Weight 8-7
- Trainer C Thornton
- Jockey R Winston
in touch, headway over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on well
- Form 345005
- Age 5
- Weight 8-7
towards rear, ridden and headway 4f out, weakened over 2f out
- Form 0000-10
- Age 5
- Weight 8-7
- Trainer Mrs A Perrett
- Jockey W Ryan
tracked leaders, lost place after 5f, headway and effort over 2f out, one pace final furlong
- Form 22-0504
- Age 4
- Weight 8-7
- Trainer P & O Cole
- Jockey R Mullen
mid-division, pushed along over 4f out, hampered over 2f out, soon weakened
- Form 020-244
- Age 5
- Weight 8-7
- Trainer Rune Haugen
- Jockey Fernando Diaz
led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened final furlong
- Form 3101
- Age 3
- Weight 8-1
- Trainer C & M Johnston
- Jockey J Fanning
behind, soon pushed along, headway under pressure over 1f out, kept on same pace
- Form 141011
- Age 3
- Weight 7-12
- Trainer S Woods
- Jockey G Duffield
tracked leaders, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed over 1f out, one pace
Discerning
28- Form 5103
- Age 3
- Weight 7-11
- Trainer J R Fanshawe
- Jockey J Mackay
mid-division, pushed along over 4f out, no impression 2f out
In depth
Formwatch
Samsaam (IRE) The class horse in the race; beaten 1l by Marienbard in May and looks the one to be on.
Shamaiel (IRE) Has been in sparkling form this season but has an awful draw to contend with here.
Garden Society (IRE) Looks to have it all to do and the draw certainly won't make the job any easier.
Flossy Still probably a bit too early in the season to be backing her with any conviction although recent rain will suit.
Rada's Daughter Will probably find one or two of these too good for her here.
Hirapour (IRE) Was a good third to Royal Rebel last year but has been in and out this season.
Windsor Boy (IRE) Has looked desperately out of form this season.
Charles Spencelayh (IRE) Didn't look to be too spectacular on his old runs in British races.
Darasim (IRE) Recent import from John Oxx's yard in Ireland; still looks unexposed.
Jalousie (IRE) In rude health this season but this is the furthest he's ever tackled in public.
Discerning Strictly held on the book by Jalousie.