Racecards
15:10 Exeter
Williamhillcasino.Com Novices' Chase (Class D)
- 9 Runners
- Distance: 2m 3f 110y
- Going: Good to Soft, Good in places
Bow Strada
14- Form 1F01-22
- Age 5
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer P Hobbs & J White
- Jockey S Durack
tracked leaders and keen, led 12th, headed 3 out, soon ridden, kept on same pace
Farmer Jack
237- Form 511420-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer J Mullins
- Jockey M Bradburne
held up, tracked leaders approaching 12th, ridden approaching 4 out, one pace
Lodestar (IRE)
199- Form 0-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer Ian Williams
- Jockey D R Dennis
behind when pulled up before 3 out
Montreal (FR)
215- Form 611035-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-0
held up in touch, headway after 12th, led approaching 3 out, stayed on well, ridden out flat (no time taken due to poor visibility)
- Form 10212-F
- Age 6
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer P F Nicholls
- Jockey Ruby Walsh
chased leaders until ridden and weakened after 12th
Shareef (FR)
155- Form P44-P3U
- Age 5
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer A King
- Jockey R Thornton
behind, chased leaders 12th, soon ridden, stayed on
- Form 00/F25P
- Age 10
- Weight 11-0
led to 3rd, behind and pulled up before 3 out
- Form 212-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer Miss H Knight
- Jockey J Culloty
led 4th, headed 12th, ridden and weakened approaching 3 out
Uncle Mick (IRE)
194- Form UF2033-
- Age 7
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer C L Tizzard
- Jockey A Thornton
prominent until fell 6th
In depth
Verdict
Bow Strada made a useful chase reappearance at this course recently and is taken as the TEAMtalk selection to have the edge over his rivals here. An accomplished hurdler he will be suited by this ground and the distance should be no problem. Farmer Jack was also a useful hurdler who will have been well schooled for his chase debut however he may just need this run as he did last season. Ruby Gale was travelling well when falling behind the selection at Exeter and his trainer thinks highly of him. He need to show improvement on his hurdle form but he is not without a chance. Shareef has been brought along steadily for a chase campaign by his shrewd trainer and any market moves for this gelding would be significant. Supreme Catch runs from a stable who knows how to produce decent chasers. Market support would augur well for this National Hunt-bred gelding with Jim Cullotty booked.