Racecards
18:20 Fakenham
Wensum Valley Handicap Chase (Class F) (Class F)
- 9 Runners
- Distance: 2m 5f 110y
- Going: Good, Good to Firm in places
- Form 356000-
- Age 11
- Weight 11-10
- Trainer B Rothwell
- Jockey Mr Nicky Tinkler
always towards rear, tailed off when pulled up 4 out
- Form 136P52-
- Age 11
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer Mrs L Williamson
- Jockey W A Worthington
held up in touch, went 2nd 5th, led 10th, ridden and headed 3 out, weakened when stumbled last
- Form P44PP2-
- Age 9
- Weight 11-1
- Trainer P Dalton
- Jockey Mr R Armson
held up, mistake 6th, headway after 9th, hit 10th, soon struggling, pulled up 3 out
Smart Guy
51- Form 210P5P-
- Age 10
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer Mrs L Jewell
- Jockey Jimmy McCarthy
led, headed 10th, ridden along, soon behind, pulled up 3 out
- Form 23/P6P3-
- Age 13
- Weight 10-10
- Trainer J R Cornwall
- Jockey R Thornton
held up, mistake 7th, headway 11th, hard ridden 4 out, kept on same pace
- Form 235045-
- Age 6
- Weight 10-9
prominent, ridden approaching 12th, weakened from 3 out
- Form F2/P06-2
- Age 10
- Weight 10-7
- Trainer Ferdy Murphy
- Jockey J M Maguire
tracked leaders, progress to lead approaching 3 out, clear approaching last, pushed out
In depth
Verdict
Harem Scarem, could well find this surface to fast and a similar comment also applies to Westwinds, However one who will have no problems with the faster ground is Kildrummy Castle. He will be far happier over this shorter trip, having found three miles too far last time.