Racecards
16:40 Fontwell Park
Weatherbys Printing Handicap Chase (Class 4)
- 8 Runners
- Distance: 2m 4f
- Going: Good to Firm
- Surface: Turf
- £7,000 added
- Form 4671-P3
- Age 14
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 101
- Trainer G Wareham
- Jockey M A Fitzgerald
held up towards rear, soon tailed off, pulled up after 8th
- Form 1-21322
- Age 8
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 101
- Trainer C L Tizzard
- Jockey J Tizzard
prominent, chased leader 9th, ridden 4 out, switched right and challenged 2 out, joined leader approaching last, soon led, all out flat
- Form 47P244
- Age 9
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 94
- Trainer L Wadham
- Jockey L P Aspell
held up last, ridden 8th, mistake 9th, soon tailed off, pulled up before last
- Form 477-325
- Age 8
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 92
- Trainer P Hobbs & J White
- Jockey R Johnson
prominent, mistake 3rd, ridden behind leaders 4 out, kept on one pace
- Form 313252
- Age 10
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 90
- Trainer T D McCarthy
- Jockey Mr P York
held up in mid-division, ridden 9th, soon weakened
- Form 14-1211
- Age 6
- Weight 10-5
- Official Rating 73
- Trainer Evan Williams
- Jockey Paul Moloney
chased leaders, blundered 2nd, disputed lead 4th, led 8th to 9th, ridden and weakened approaching 2 out
- Form 573-612
- Age 11
- Weight 10-1
- Official Rating 76
- Trainer K Bishop
- Jockey P J Brennan
led, disputed lead 4th, mistake 5th, headed 8th, weakened approaching 3 out
- Form 3332P-5
- Age 9
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 62
- Trainer Miss Z C Davison
- Jockey O Nelmes
held up towards rear, led 9th, ridden 4 out, headed last, no extra flat
In depth
Verdict
Classi Maureen is nominated ahead of Mollycarrsbreakfast and Eljay's Boy. Classi Maureen has been busy in the pointing sphere and as a consequence, her absence from the track meant that the handicapper had no chance of assessing her. Backed off the boards on Sunday, it would be no surprise to see those punters getting involved again on Thursday. Mollycarrsbreakfast won under an enterprising ride at Market Rasen. He holds his form well but would not wish to see any overnight rain. Eljay's Boy has let down favourite backers on each of his last three starts. A hold up performer, backers can expect to see him making headway inside the final mile. The Newsman is an old favourite around here and while his recent form scarcely inspires, he can never be ruled out. Saby looks to have been on the downgrade since some eyecatching performances as a novice. River Bailiff has place opportunities if truly staying today's trip. A competitive affair but Claasi Maureen is potentially ahead of the assessor and we seek not to oppose.
Formwatch
The Newsman (IRE) 9-1 (11-4) Prominent until 10th, gradually lost touch, went moderate 3rd close home, 3rd of 7, well behind Balladeer (11-5) at Fontwell 2m 6f hcp chs 0-110 (4) gf.
Eljay's Boy 11-4fav (11-0) Held up, went 3rd 6th, chased winner after 8th, no impression, 2nd of 10, 9l behind Cheeky Lad (9-11) at Stratford 2m 1f hcp chs 0-115 (4) gf.
Resplendent Star (IRE) 5-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, mistake and lost place 4th, mistake 7th, soon beaten, 4th of 8, 10l behind Call Me Edward (11-6) at Huntingdon 2m hcp chs 0-100 (4) gf in Aug.
Saby (FR) 2-1fav (11-12) Held up last, hit 6th, ridden and effort 10th, weakened approaching 3 out, 5th of 8, 7l behind River Quoile (10-1) at N Abbot 2m 5f hcp chs 0-95 (5) gf in Aug.
River Bailiff (IRE) 15-2 (10-3) Held up, headway 11th, led after 13th, ridden approaching 2 out, headed last, no extra, 2nd of 7, 6l behind Balladeer (11-5) at Fontwell 2m 6f hcp chs 0-110 (4) gf.
Classi Maureen 10-11fav (10-3) Mostly jumped well, led, left well clear at 10th, heavily eased flat, won at Plumpton 2m 4f nov hcp chs 0-105 (4) gf beating Twentytwosilver (11-9) by 14l, 8 ran.
Mollycarrsbrekfast 9-2fav (10-12) Led 2nd, headed next, led again 5th, ridden and hit 3 out, headed 2 out, fading when hit last, 2nd of 17, 6l behind Sam Adamson (9-11) at Worcester 2m 7f hcp chs 0-90 (5) gd.
Spider Boy 10-1 (9-9) Held up, ridden approaching 14th, soon lost touch, 5th of 6, 46l behind Waynesworld (11-9) at Fontwell 3m 2f hcp chs 0-100 (4) gf in Aug.