Racecards
15:10 Hereford
Hereford Toyota Novices' Chase (Class E)
- 5 Runners
- Distance: 2m
- Going: Good, Good to Soft in places
Impek (FR)
161- Form 24423-1
- Age 6
- Weight 11-10
- Trainer Miss H Knight
- Jockey J Culloty
close up, going well when left in lead 2 out, easily
Bronzesmith
366- Form 062/13-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-3
- Trainer B Ryall
- Jockey Timmy Murphy
tracking leaders until outpaced 4 out, left poor 3rd 3 out
- Form 102321-
- Age 8
- Weight 11-3
- Trainer N G Richards
- Jockey A Dobbin
in rear, ridden and beaten approaching 4 out
- Form 30125-1
- Age 4
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer P F Nicholls
- Jockey A P McCoy
led, quickened approaching 7th, ridden and beaten when fell 2 out
Palarshan (FR)
204- Form 131-
- Age 4
- Weight 10-5
- Trainer H D Daly
- Jockey M Bradburne
tracking leaders, ridden to dispute lead 3 out, left 2nd 2 out, no chance with winner
In depth
Verdict
Impek was a very good hurdler and created a good impression on his chase debut when easily defeating La Landiere he jumped well on that occasion and will be hard to beat but he will find the concession of 12 pounds to Vol Solitaire who won the Welsh Champion Hurdle last year very difficult. The four-year-old also made a pleasing debut over fences when defeating Sir Storm by nine lengths and he is just preferred with the weight advantage in his favour. Palarshan also showed ability over hurdles but not up to the grade of Impek and Vol Solitaire and his best form is on fast ground. Indian Venture also has plenty of ability but again does not look as good as the principals. Bronzesmith looks out of his depth.