Racecards
13:30 Folkestone
Folkestone Racecourse Mares' Only Beginners' Chase (Class E)
- 5 Runners
- Distance: 3m 1f
- Going: Good to Soft, Soft in places
Cullian
26- Form 1P01-03
- Age 6
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer Mrs N Smith
- Jockey L P Aspell
tracked winner to after 8th, stayed chasing leading pair until weakened 3 out, tailed off and blundered next, pulled up before last
- Form P-P
- Age 6
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer P Butler
- Jockey R Lucey-Butler
in touch, mistake and lost touch 7th, tailed off when blundered and fell 9th
- Form 0P0
- Age 6
- Weight 11-0
tracked leaders, mistake 7th, driven along from 9th, jumped slowly and lost touch 11th, pulled up before 12th
- Form 2160-F2
- Age 6
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer T R George
- Jockey J M Maguire
winner, held up in touch, went 2nd after 8th, led approaching 2 out, soon cleared, eased flat
Noisetine (FR)
233- Form 063062-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer Miss V Williams
- Jockey A P McCoy
jumped left, made most until headed unbeaten approaching 2 out
In depth
Verdict
This could develop into a straight match between Madge Carroll and Noisetine - with the former just preferred today. The selection met a progressive rival when finishing best of supporting cast behind Water Sports at Uttoxeter last time but still acquitted herself well in staying on at the finish. And it is her proven stamina that gives Madge Carroll the edge over Noisette. Cullian comes into the race with an improving profile and could give both the principles plenty to think about. However, she her connections have been experimenting with her best trip and she too might find Madge Carroll outstaying her at the finish.