Racecards
15:30 Fontwell Park
I.k. Cup (A Novices' Chase ) (Class C) (Class C)
- 6 Runners
- Distance: 2m 6f
- Going: Good to Firm
1
9/4
- Form 412120
- Age 6
- Weight 11-10
held up last, hard ridden and some headway 4 out, no chance when left moderate 3rd 2 out
2
6/1
- Form 12P23P
- Age 10
- Weight 11-5
- Trainer J Mullins
- Jockey A Thornton
held up behind leading pair, not fluent 6th, mistake 4 out, ridden and held when left 2nd 2 out
4
25/1
- Form 04P234
- Age 7
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer C L Tizzard
- Jockey S Stronge
chased leaders to 11th, weakened and lost touch from next, soon tailed off
5
Red Guard
15
2/1
- Form 22234F
- Age 8
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer J Gifford
- Jockey L P Aspell
went 2nd 11th, going strongly and narrow lead when left clear 2 out, eased flat
6
15/2
- Form 524202
- Age 9
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer Mrs A Hamilton-Fairley
- Jockey F Keniry
always behind, lost touch 11th, blundered 4 out, well beaten when slightly hampered after 2 out
7
5/1
- Form 1-03555
- Age 7
- Weight 10-9
- Trainer J Best
- Jockey R Forristal
led, ridden and narrowly headed when blundered and fell 2 out
In depth
Verdict
Family Business has a stiff task giving weight away, and preference is for the enigmatic Red Guard. This step up in trip should suit and he may have too much foot for his rivals.