Racecards
14:15 Fontwell Park
Sds Catering Salmon Spray Handicap Hurdle (Class C)
- 8 Runners
- Distance: 2m 2f 110y
- Going: Good
- Form U12-13U
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer G & J Moore
- Jockey James Davies
chased leaders, tracked winner after 3 out, ridden after 2 out, kept on but no impression flat
Cool Roxy
15- Form 15-0F26
- Age 7
- Weight 11-6
- Trainer A Blackmore
- Jockey C Honour
led to 2nd, chased leader, led 3 out, ridden clear approaching 2 out, ran on well
- Form 153F2U
- Age 5
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer P F Nicholls
- Jockey C Sharkey
held up, headway after 3 out, soon ridden, not fluent and rider lost irons next, weakened
- Form 421115
- Age 8
- Weight 11-0
chased leaders to 4th, outpaced approaching 6th, no chance after
Qabas (USA)
41- Form 060-11
- Age 4
- Weight 10-9
- Trainer P & M Bowen
- Jockey L Stephens
held up in touch, headway after 4th, ridden and weakened approaching 2 out
Mexican Pete
24- Form 14-0
- Age 4
- Weight 10-5
held up, headway and not much room on bend after 3 out, soon ridden, weakened
- Form 4U/1101-
- Age 7
- Weight 10-4
- Trainer R Rowe
- Jockey L P Aspell
prominent, led 2nd until 3 out, soon ridden, one pace
- Form 5663P-6
- Age 6
- Weight 10-2
- Trainer P Winkworth
- Jockey P Hide
in touch, ridden after 3 out, hit next, one pace after
Nick's Choice
321- Form 01/5163-
- Age 8
- Weight 10-10
- Trainer D Burchell
- Jockey Mr L Stephens
Nonrunner
In depth
Verdict
Peter Bowen has brought out marked improvement in Qabas, who is selected to take this contest from Premier Estate and Palouse. Qabas stated the new campaign with a smooth victory in a weak event at Market Rasen. He defied a nine pound rise in better company next time and looks one to follow in this sort of mood. Premier Estate hasn't raced since January when comfortably landing a similar event, if he is fit following his long holiday he should figure in the finish. Palouse reverts to hurdles following an excellent spell over fences and should make his presence felt. Island Storm hails from a top yard and also warrants respect, but Qabas is the most progressive in the field and is fully expected to land the hat-trick.