Racecards
15:35 Folkestone
National Westminster Bank Plc Novices' Chase (Class E) (Class E)
- 8 Runners
- Distance: 3m 2f
- Going: Chase - Good, Good to Firm in Places, Hurdles - Good
- Form P110/PP-
- Age 7
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer R H Alner
- Jockey A Thornton
in touch until outpaced from 15th
- Form 2P5225-
- Age 7
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer A Ennis
- Jockey L P Aspell
headway 11th, outpaced 4 out, driven approaching 2 out, held when blundered last
- Form 01P/PP4-
- Age 9
- Weight 11-0
In touch, hard driven from 4 out, stayed on from 2 out, stayed on
- Form 2P/P440-
- Age 7
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer John R Upson
- Jockey B Grattan
led, not fluent 14th, headed next, close 3rd when blundered badly 4 out, soon pulled up (rider lost iron)
Seef
30- Form 002352-
- Age 8
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer J King
- Jockey N D Fehily
tracked leader, led 15th, clear when jumped left 2 out and last, driven out
- Form 2RPP2-2
- Age 9
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer B Johnson
- Jockey Mr G Gallagher
took keen hold, mistake 10th and lost place, went 3rd 13th, soon ridden and outpaced from 15th
- Form PP/0P-
- Age 8
- Weight 11-0
behind, headway 4 out, driven and lost 2nd 2 out, weakened quickly
Cedar Chief
41- Form 0PF026-
- Age 5
- Weight 10-7
- Trainer R O'Sullivan
- Jockey R Greene
behind, struggling from 12th, tailed off from 15th
In depth
Verdict
Seef put in a fair effort last time and should appreciate a similar trip here. But any softening in the ground would be a concern and leave him vulnerable to a strong finisher. Suez Tornado could fit the bill and exploit any weakness if Seef is not up to scratch today. Lanmire Leader could also give him something to think about if he handles the step up in trip.