Racecards
14:25 Chester
MBNA Nursery (Class 4)
- 10 Runners
- Distance: 7f 1y
- Going: Good (Good to Soft in places)
- Surface: Turf
- £11,447 added
- Winner: £6,081
- 2nd: £1,810
- 3rd: £904
- 4th: £500
- Form 413192
- Age 2
- Weight 9-12
- Official Rating 86
- Trainer Tom Dascombe
- Jockey R Kingscote
led, ridden when challenged over 1f out, headed well inside final furlong, kept on
- Form 631
- Age 2
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 81
- Trainer H Palmer
- Jockey B A Curtis
chased leaders, not clear run over 1f out, soon switched left to challenge on inside, led closing stages, ran on
- Form 332
- Age 2
- Weight 9-6
- Official Rating 80
- Trainer R A Fahey
- Jockey T Hamilton
held up in rear, never dangerous
- Form 12085
- Age 2
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 78
- Trainer Tom Dascombe
- Jockey Jane Elliott
slowly into stride, behind, hampered 5f out, soon pushed along, never dangerous
- Form 3710
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 74
tracked leader, hampered over 1f out, every chance entering final furlong, no extra closing stages
- Form 734252
- Age 2
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 70
tracked leaders, under pressure 2f out, soon one pace
- Form 571340
- Age 2
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 70
- Trainer I Furtado
- Jockey Jason Hart
mid-division, outpaced over 2f out, never dangerous
- Form 740422
- Age 2
- Weight 8-8
- Official Rating 68
- Trainer Tom Dascombe
- Jockey F Norton
mid-division, driven halfway, no impression
- Form 583393
- Age 2
- Weight 8-2
- Official Rating 62
- Trainer T D Easterby
- Jockey J P Sullivan
behind, headway over 1f out, stayed on into 4th, never nearer
- Form 659420
- Age 2
- Weight 8-1
- Official Rating 61
- Trainer A Berry
- Jockey Cam Hardie
held up, switched left 5f out, never a factor
Alix James
15- Form 2226
- Age 2
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 78
- Trainer I Jardine
- Jockey Non Runner
NonRunner
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
A competitive nursery but stalls positions play a big part in races around here and Newmarket winner Powertrain has the plum draw for his handicap debut. KNOW NO LIMITS is more exposed but is also well drawn in stall three. Tom Dascombe’s filly has won twice and been second once in three runs around here with her latest effort behind Al Rasmah being the best form on offer, though she does have to shoulder a big weight. Embolden has been knocking on the door and is now visored and Richard Fahey also runs Redcar second Lexi The One. Fantasy Believer should be capable of better stepping out of novice company.
Formwatch
Know No Limits (IRE) 5-4fav (8-12) Led over 1f, with leader, led 2f out, ridden 1f out, headed well inside final furlong, 2nd of 6, 1l behind Al Rasmah (8-9) at Chester 6f fll stks (2) gd in Aug.
Powertrain (IRE) 7-2 (9-5) Tracked leader, ridden to challenge over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, stayed on strongly to lead post, won at Newmarket 6f stks (4) gd in Aug beating Premier Power (9-5) by hd, 7 ran.
Embolden (IRE) 5-1 (9-5) Chased winner until over 4f out, not much room over 2f out, not clear run inside final furlong, went 2nd final 100 yards, no impression on winner, 2nd of 11, 2 1/2l behind Cognac (9-5) at Musselburgh 7f mdn stks (4) gs in Aug.
Iva Reflection (IRE) 14-1 (9-4) Chased leaders far side of group, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened towards finish, 5th of 8, 1 1/2l behind Troubador (9-7) at York 6f (4) gf in Jul.
Mischief Star 4-1 (9-7) Raced keenly, led and edged left most of way, ridden and headed over 1f out, lost 2nd inside final furlong, weakened quickly and eased soon after, last of 10, 8 1/4l behind Ralphy Boy Two (9-1) at Carlisle 7f (5) gf in Aug.
Lexi The One (IRE) 9-2 (9-0) Chased leaders, slightly outpaced 3f out, stayed on and went 2nd inside final furlong, closed but unable to get on terms with winner, 2nd of 7, 3/4l behind Nirodha (9-7) at Redcar 7f fll stks (5) gf in Aug.
Ambyfaeirvine (IRE) 8-1 (9-7) Prominent, lost place over 2f out, 14th of 15, 22 3/4l behind Diva Rock (9-5) at Leicester 7f (5) gd in Aug.
We Owen A Dragon 5-2fav (8-8) Raced keenly, chased leader, hung left to wide outside over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed and no extra towards finish, 2nd of 10, 3/4l behind Ralphy Boy Two (9-1) at Carlisle 7f (5) gf in Aug.
Little Ted 7-1 (8-7) Chased leaders on inside, ridden and went 2nd inside final furlong, every chance until winner quickened on towards finish, 3rd of 10, 3/4l behind Ralphy Boy Two (9-1) at Carlisle 7f (5) gf in Aug.
Bob's Oss (IRE) 25-1 (8-5) Chased leaders over 3f, last of 11, 11 1/2l behind Dutch Decoy (9-7) at Hamilton 6f (5) gs in Aug.
Alix James 11-2 (9-5) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakening when hampered well inside final furlong, 6th of 13, 4 3/4l behind Lampang (9-5) at Carlisle 6f stks (4) gf in Aug.
Fantasy Believer (IRE) 11-2 (9-0) Held up in touch, ridden well over 1f out, kept on towards finish, 4th of 8, 2 1/4l behind Stoweman (9-0) at Chepstow 7f stks (4) gd in Aug.