Racecards
15:20 Chester
Warwick International Handicap (Class 2)
- 12 Runners
- Distance: 7f 122y
- Going: Good
- Surface: Turf
- £21,000 added
- Form 100-080
- Age 7
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 99
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon outpaced
- Form 57-7906
- Age 5
- Weight 9-2
- Official Rating 98
- Trainer R F Fisher
- Jockey E Ahern
mid-division, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, soon ridden, headed well inside final furlong, held towards finish
- Form 619-207
- Age 5
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 94
- Trainer J S Goldie
- Jockey D Tudhope
held up, headway 2f out, edged left and led well inside final furlong, ran on
- Form 1/3000-1
- Age 4
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 92
- Trainer B W Hills
- Jockey Michael Hills
chased leaders, not clear run over 1f out, swished tail but kept on inside final furlong, not pace to challenge
- Form 10434-5
- Age 4
- Weight 8-8
- Official Rating 90
- Trainer R Hannon
- Jockey Richard Hughes
led 1f, tracked leader after, led again briefly well over 1f out, soon ridden, not quicken towards finish
- Form 5-57310
- Age 4
- Weight 8-6
- Official Rating 88
hung right most of way, led over 6f out, headed well over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
- Form 006-490
- Age 4
- Weight 8-5
- Official Rating 87
- Trainer Jane Chapple-Hyam
- Jockey J F Egan
prominent on outside, ridden and lost place over 4f out, soon behind, eased when no chance over 2f out, tailed off
- Form 541546-
- Age 5
- Weight 8-4
- Official Rating 85
- Trainer D Nicholls
- Jockey Adele Rothery
held up, headway on inside over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, one pace inside furlong
- Form 14560-3
- Age 4
- Weight 8-4
- Official Rating 85
- Trainer R J Hodges
- Jockey F Norton
pushed along early, mid-division, ridden and weakened well over 1f out
- Form 40300-0
- Age 7
- Weight 8-4
- Official Rating 85
in rear, behind when hung left well over 1f out
- Form 38-8998
- Age 6
- Weight 8-4
- Official Rating 83
- Trainer I W McInnes
- Jockey Liam Jones
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
- Form 57460-0
- Age 5
- Weight 8-4
- Official Rating 80
started slowly, soon outpaced and always behind
In depth
Verdict
Giganticus won well last time out and can score again here at the main expense of Red Somerset and Song Of Passion. Barry Hills' son of Giants Causeway bounced back with a bang last month, having obviously wintered very well. His trainer does so well at the track and whilst he may prefer a more galloping track, if he handles these tight bends, he could be hard to beat from his plum draw. Song Of Passion should be fitter for her recent spin on the all-weather and deserves plenty of respect having won at this meeting last year. Dhaular Dhar has won around here before and loves tight left-handed tracks. Don't rule him out. Glenbuck needs to bounce back after a lacklustre recent effort. Red Somerset was a good third last time out and has claims, but this looks like a good opportunity for Giganticus to follow up.
Formwatch
The Kiddykid (IRE) 40-1 (9-6) Raced stands side, chased leaders, outpaced over 2f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, 11th of 29, 3l behind Beaver Patrol (8-10) at Newmarket 6f hcap (2) gf.
Beckermet (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden along over 2f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 9, 2 1/2l behind Tax Free (9-10) at Thirsk 6f stk (3) frm in Apr.
Dhaular Dhar (IRE) 8-1 (9-7) Slowly into stride, soon outpaced, 10th of 13, 5l behind Cape Royal (8-11) at Epsom 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Apr.
Giganticus (USA) 4-1fav (8-6) Prominent, driven over 1f out, ran on to lead approaching final furlong, kept on, won at Newcastle 7f hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Apr beating Dhaular Dhar (8-13) by 1l, 13 ran.
Song of Passion (IRE) 9-1 (8-7) Tracked winner, ridden and lost 2nd over 1f out, soon weakened, 5th of 6, 7l behind Levera (8-12) at Lingfield 7f stk (4) pol in Apr.
Glenbuck (IRE) 28-1 (8-8) Raced stands side, chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 13th of 29, 3 1/2l behind Beaver Patrol (8-10) at Newmarket 6f hcap (2) gf.
Chief Commander (FR) 16-1 (9-1) Mid-division, weakened over 2f out, 13th of 14, 36l behind Robustian (8-5) at Pontefract 1m hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Apr.
Joseph Henry 33-1 (8-7) Raced centre, held up, headway approaching final furlong, stayed on under pressure, nearest finish, 6th of 20, 2 1/2l behind Rain Stops Play (8-7) at Newmarket 1m hcp 0-100 (2) gs in Oct.
Red Somerset (USA) 13-2 (8-8) In touch, driven and stayed in inside final furlong to dead heat for 3rd post, 3rd of 8, 7l behind Capable Guest (8-7) at Sandown 1m hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Apr.
Mine Behind 33-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, always towards rear on stands' side, 17th of 24, 6l behind Fantasy Believer (9-2) at Goodwood 6f hcp 0-95 (2) gf in Aug.
Commando Scott (IRE) 9-1 (8-13) Held up, ridden over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 8th of 16, 10l behind Kostar (9-5) at Pontefract 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gf in Apr.
Campo Bueno (FR) 28-1 (9-2) Pushed along in touch, ridden and weakened over 2f out, eased final furlong, 11th of 12, 17l behind Stoic Leader (8-10) at Musselburgh 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Apr.