Racecards
13:25 Haydock Park
Malbern Windows & Conservatories Novices' Handicap Chase (Class D)
- 8 Runners
- Distance: 3m
- Going: Good to Soft
- Form 24-2122
- Age 7
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer J Parkinson & S Smith
- Jockey D Elsworth
chased leader, pushed along and outpaced 4 out, ridden approaching 2 out, left in lead last, ridden out
- Form 16645-3
- Age 6
- Weight 11-9
- Trainer H D Daly
- Jockey M Bradburne
held up in touch, headway approaching 5 out, every chance last, not quickened flat
- Form U21222
- Age 6
- Weight 11-8
held up in touch and keen, pushed along 11th, ridden and weakened after 4 out, pulled up before 2 out
- Form 52566-6
- Age 8
- Weight 11-3
- Trainer C W Fairhurst
- Jockey N Hannity
always behind, mistake 1st, weakened from 5 out, blundered and left remote 4th 2 out
Iron Express
107- Form P22P3P
- Age 7
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer G & J Moore
- Jockey J P McNamara
prominent, lost place 12th, ridden approaching 4 out, staying on and about 4 lengths down in 4th when fell 2 out
- Form 005013
- Age 6
- Weight 10-10
- Trainer J & A O'Neill
- Jockey T Siddall
held up, hit 9th, led after 4 out, headed next, soon ridden, weakened after 2 out
- Form 000U-2C
- Age 6
- Weight 10-3
- Trainer G H Yardley
- Jockey L Vickers
led, headed after 4 out, led again next, under pressure when fell last
In depth
Verdict
King Bee, Dream On Willie and Monbonami look the principals in this cracking novices chase and the tentative vote goes to Kin Bee. The six year old was a fair third in a handicap behind Lucky Leader last time and a reproduction of that effort would make him hard to beat. Dream On Willie rates the main danger he is a bold jumping front runner who was a good second behind Hunters Tweed last time and that horse has since ran well under a penalty so he will not be far away. Monbonami is also worthy of respect he was third behind Tyndarius last time but his best form to date has come on fast ground so for that reason he is opposed. Of the remainder Tipsy Mouse was second over course and distance behind Bear On Board last time and at least he has seen these demanding fences before however in a tricky affair we are happy to side with King Bee.