Racecards
13:30 Hereford
Bbc Hereford & Worcester 'Christmas Canter' Novices' Chase (Class E) (Class E)
- 5 Runners
- Distance: 2m
- Going: Good to Soft, Soft in places
- Form 0151-12
- Age 5
- Weight 11-5
- Trainer P Hobbs & J White
- Jockey P J Brennan
held up in touch, led approaching 2 out, soon clear easily
- Form 4133-00
- Age 8
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer Ian Williams
- Jockey D R Dennis
tracked leader 2 out, led briefly after 4 out, soon no chance with winner
Moor Hall Hopper
514- Form 0/00-
- Age 7
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer M Sheppard
- Jockey S Stronge
keen, tracked leaders to 6th, behind when fell 9th
- Form 2311P-F
- Age 7
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer S A Brookshaw
- Jockey Timmy Murphy
led until after 4 out, weakened quickly
Priory Wood
32- Form 100/P-P
- Age 7
- Weight 10-7
- Trainer M Sheppard
- Jockey L P Aspell
always behind, no chance from 8th
In depth
Verdict
Kalca Mome can get the better of Bonus Bridge in an interesting novice chase. The selection was second to Bonus Bridge in a similar event last time, beaten two-and-a-half lengths, but is now seven pounds better off and can gain his revenge. Valleymore should win chases but fell on his fencing debut. This race should restore his confidence, being run as it is over a trip short of his best. Brooklyn's Gold is a respectable hurdler but, on his chasing debut, might have to settle for place money. Once again, then, the selection is Kalca Mome.