Racecards
13:10 Hereford
Fotocolo Novices' Handicap Chase (Class F)
- 11 Runners
- Distance: 2m
- Going: Good to Soft, Soft in places
- Form 00D-613
- Age 7
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer J White
- Jockey D R Dennis
held up, close order 6th, ridden to chase clear leaders 3 out, led 2 out, challenged and pecked last, ran on
- Form 411511
- Age 8
- Weight 11-10
- Trainer Mrs H Dalton
- Jockey R Thornton
led, challenged lead and hit 4 out, headed and weakened approaching 2 out
Borehill Joker
215- Form 0P030-3
- Age 7
- Weight 11-8
- Trainer E Haddock
- Jockey A Thornton
behind from 6th
Topol (IRE)
282- Form 0/000-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-6
- Trainer Miss H Knight
- Jockey J Culloty
tracked leader, challenged 4 out, ridden 3 out, hung right and every chance approaching last, soon held
- Form 64PP-FP
- Age 9
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer K Bailey & M Nicholls
- Jockey J P McNamara
tracked leaders, reminders 6th, ridden 8th, weakened 4 out
Kaid (IRE)
108- Form 160-534
- Age 8
- Weight 10-13
held up towards rear, soon pushed along, weakened 4 out
Cash 'n' Credit
113- Form 534-145
- Age 5
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer R Dickin
- Jockey B Hitchcott
in touch, reminders 4th, ridden 7th, weakened soon after 4 out
- Form 0-05PF5
- Age 5
- Weight 10-9
- Trainer M Scudamore
- Jockey T Scudamore
held up rear, some headway 9th, no impression on clear leaders
- Form 53-6464
- Age 8
- Weight 10-0
tracked leaders, lost place from 4th, lost touch and tailed off from 8th
In depth
Verdict
A tough contest to call here for punters with some disappointing types in opposition, however the principles look to be Lord of the Hill, Stocks and Shares and Kaid, and we will side with Stocks and Shares. The 7-year-old was a fair third over this course and distance behind Lord of the Hill last time. However, he is 12lbs better off at the weights with that rival today, so he is taken to get his revenge. Lord of the Hill is still worthy of respect as he won with a shade in hand last time, but all his best form has been on fast ground, and if the rain arrives, he would be readily opposed. Kaid has dropped to a handy mark and although his best form is over further, he would be a danger to all if it turned into a stamina test. Of the rest, Cash 'n' Credit and Twice As Good are from yards in form and are worth noting in the market, but we will stick with Stocks And Shares.