Racecards
16:40 Haydock Park
Walrus Hunters' Chase (Class H)
- 8 Runners
- Distance: 3m
- Going: Heavy, Soft in places
- Form 113121
- Age 12
- Weight 12-7
- Trainer Mrs B Thomson
- Jockey Miss P Robson
behind and soon ridden, stayed on well from 2 out
- Form F111-F3
- Age 9
- Weight 12-7
- Trainer Mrs Caroline Bailey
- Jockey Mr R Cope
held up, smooth headway 4 out, led 2 out, clear flat, eased close home
- Form 11201-1
- Age 10
- Weight 12-7
- Trainer Mrs J Hollands
- Jockey Mr D Da Silva
chased leaders until ridden and weakened 11th, pulled up before 4 out
Pats Cross (IRE)
133- Form 3-U21P3
- Age 12
- Weight 12-7
- Trainer James Byrne
- Jockey Mr A Evans
led, jumped well, headed after 3 out, one-paced afterwards
- Form 2/3046-1
- Age 11
- Weight 12-7
- Trainer M Harris
- Jockey Mr Jamie Alexander
prominent, ridden 14th, beaten when fell 3 out
Varykinov (IRE)
652- Form 2210FB/
- Age 12
- Weight 12-7
- Trainer Mark G Rimell
- Jockey Mr M Rimell
mid-division, ridden approaching 3 out, gradually weakened
Ardstown
310- Form 213122-
- Age 10
- Weight 12-2
- Trainer Mrs R Knipe
- Jockey Mr F Windsor Clive
held up, headway 4 out, chased winner from 2 out, no chance with winner
- Form 0F442-5
- Age 9
- Weight 12-0
- Trainer S Flook
- Jockey Mr M Trott
held up, good headway 12th, ridden and weakened from 3 out
In depth
Formwatch
Balisteros (FR) The most prolific hunter and pointer from last term who confirmed his wellbeing when successful in a ladies' open recently
Gunner Welburn Loves heavy ground and ran well on his-point-to-point return to suggest that he can feature
Manhattan Rainbow (IRE) Beat Balisteros last April and should have no problem with the ground
Pats Cross (IRE) An old boy now who has plenty to prove at this level
Stormy Session Formerly traiined by Paul Nicholls, this fellow confirmed his wellbeing when successful in a Cottenham point last month
Varykinov (IRE) Successful in this corresponding event in 1999 and could be the surprise package
Ardstown Tough and consistent hunter who could once again fill the frame
Epsilo de La Ronce (FR) Successful over fences in the French provinces two years ago but has plenty to prove at this level
Fardross Pulled up at Bangor yesterday and clearly one to avoid at all costs